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Precautions for storing large amounts of medical gloves etc. as a countermeasure against COVID-19 infection
When storing a large amount of medical gloves made of synthetic resin 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 for fire prevention. You need to observe necessary items.
Last Updated February 8, 2024
What are synthetic resins?
Synthetic resins are non-combustible or non-flammable solid synthetic resin products, semi-finished synthetic resins, raw synthetic resins and synthetic resin waste (including non-combustible or non-flammable rubber products, rubber semi-finished products, raw rubber products, raw rubber and rubber waste). Excludes synthetic resin fibers, cloths, paper and threads, and these rags and wastes.
Synthetic resins are one of the designated combustibles, and in the event of a fire, it is said that their expansion will be promptly made or fire fighting will be extremely difficult.
How much does it need to be reported?
A notification is required to store 3,000 kg or more.
What are the necessary items for fire prevention?
- Don't use the fire.
- To install fire extinguisher
- Classify one accumulation unit so that it is 500m2 or less, and a distance of 1m to 3m or more between the accumulation units.
You will need to do it.
For more information, please contact your local fire department.
Contact information (18 fire departments in the city) (PDF: 219KB)
This is a list of fire departments that serve as reference for storage and handling of designated combustibles.
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For inquiries to this page
Fire Bureau Prevention Department Security Division
Phone: 045-334-6407
Phone: 045-334-6407
Fax: 045-334-6610
Email address: sy-hoan@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 599-810-371
