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Authorization under the Barrier-Free Law

Last Updated January 18, 2024

Authorization under the provisions of Article 17 of the Act on Promotion of Smooth Movement of Elderly and Disabled Persons (Barrier-Free Law)

About certification system based on the barrier-free law

Ensure sufficient width of corridors that wheelchair users can pass each other, install toilets and elevators in consideration of the use of the elderly and the physically handicapped, etc. Building owners of buildings that meet the facilitation guidance standards such as building movement, such as laying guidance blocks in route, can receive authorization of jurisdiction administrative agency. In that case, you can receive the following support measures.

Special provisions for labeling system/floor area ratio

Procedure for certification under the Barrier-Free Law

Procedure Flow chart

※1 <When to change the plan>
If there is a change in the plan during the construction of a certified specific building, please report it promptly as discussions will be required on the details of the change.

※2 <Inspection of specific buildings certified by the Barrier-Free Law>
When construction of a certified specific building is completed, we inspect the suitability of the certification standards of the Barrier-Free Law. Please consult with us about the timing of the test.

※3 <About the case where a certification application and a building confirmation application are applied both>
In accordance with the provisions of Article 17, Paragraph 4 of the Act, if you apply for certification and a building confirmation application are made together, the date of confirmation and confirmation number will be indicated on the certification notice. In addition, when applying for confirmation to the designated confirmation inspection organization, you cannot apply together with the certification application.

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≪At the time of prior consultation≫
It is necessary to submit the following documents.

Pre-consultation book for barrier-free law (word: 15KB)

…Fill out the required items and submit it.

Building movement facilitation guidance standard check table (word: 29KB)

…Please fill in the remarks column with required items (use, area, effective width of stairs, corridor, etc., step, etc.) in the remarks column.

Certification application (word: 24KB) (No. 3 style prescribed in Rule 8)

…Please submit a temporary entry form at the time of prior consultation. Please fill in the contents confirmed at the time of this application.

Application book checklist (word: 18KB)

…Check the matters to be specified in the books (various drawings) prescribed in Article 8 of the Regulations, and submit them at the time of prior consultation and this application.

●Books of A3 reduced version layout, floor plan of each floor stipulated in Article 8 of the Regulations

…For each drawing, please.
(1)The books stipulated in Article 8 of the Regulations are neighborhood sketches / layout drawing / floor plan of each floor (about 1/200 scale) / vertical section (stairs or steps, slopes) / detailed structural drawings (elevators, toilets, bathrooms) Etc.).
(2)In these various drawings, please specify the items listed in the application book checklist (word: 18KB).
(3)Please make an A3 reduction version that color-coded for each building specific facility, and submit it.

≪At the time of application for certification≫
After the prior consultation is over, please submit a set of revised books.

≪At the time of plan change certification≫
When we change plan during construction of authorized specific building, we talk about change contents at any time. And before the construction is completed, please collect them together and apply for a plan change certification.

Plan change authorization application (word: 17KB)

…(1)From the second to tenth side (word: 23KB) of the certification application (third style) prescribed in Article 8 of the Regulations
(2)Authorization notice (copy) before change
(3)Application book checklist (word: 18KB)
(4)Building movement facilitation guidance standard check table (word: 29KB)
(5)Books of A3 reduced version layout, floor plan of each floor stipulated in Article 8 of the Regulations

Please submit it together with the plan change certification application form.

≪Others≫●
Minor Change Notification (word: 16KB)

…Among the changes in the implementation time of the project, if the change is made within three months of the scheduled start or completion of the project, it will be considered a minor change. For other changes, a plan change certification application is required.

Name change notification (word: 17KB)

…If you intend to change the name of a certified building owner before the construction is completed, submit these two copies of registration form with a financial plan and a certification letter (copy) pursuant to the provisions of Article 17, Paragraph 2, Item 4 of the Act. please.

Notification of withdrawal (word: 17KB)

…If you wish to withdraw your application, please submit these two copies of registration form.

Notice of Discontinuation (word: 17KB)

…Please submit a certification letter of advice (if you receive a plan change authorization, plan change authorization letter of advice).

Report (word: 17KB) about construction of authorized specific building or maintenance conservation

…Please submit this report if you are requested to submit a report pursuant to Article 53, Paragraph 4 of the Act.

Construction Completion Report (word: 17KB)

…When you complete construction of authorized specific building, please submit immediately.

For inquiries to this page

Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Guidance Department Urban Architecture Division

Phone: 045-671-4510

Phone: 045-671-4510

Fax: 045-681-2438

Email address: kc-shigaichi@city.yokohama.jp

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