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Precautions when storing a large amount of medical gloves as a countermeasure against COVID-19 infection

When storing a large amount of plastic medical gloves, etc. that correspond to designated combustible materials (synthetic resins) prescribed in the Yokohama City Fire Prevention Ordinance, it is necessary to notify the fire department and prevent fire. It is necessary to observe the necessary items.

Last Updated February 8, 2024

What is synthetic resins?

Plastics are non-combustible or non-flammable solid synthetic resin products, semi-synthetic products, raw material synthetic resins and synthetic resin waste (rubber products that are not non-flammable or non-flammable, rubber semi-finished products, raw material rubber and rubber waste). Excludes synthetic resin fibers, cloths, paper and threads, and these rags and waste.
Plastics are one of the designated combustible materials, and in the unlikely event of a fire, their spread will be promptly or firefighting activities will be extremely difficult.

What is the amount required to be notified?

Notification is required when storing more than 3,000 kg.

What are the necessary items for fire prevention?

  • Don't use fire unnecessarily.
  • To set up a fire extinguisher.
  • Classify one accumulation unit so that it is 500m2 or less, and maintain a distance of 1m to 3m or more between the accumulation units.

You will need it.

For more information, please contact the nearest fire department.

It is a list of fire departments that serve as references for storage and handling of designated combustible materials.

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Telephone: 045-334-6407

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Email address: sy-hoan@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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