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To everyone who operates a restaurant

Notice of revision of laws and regulations

Last Updated April 2, 2024

In response to a large-scale fire that occurred in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture on December 22, 2016, the establishment of fire extinguisher is mandatory from October 1, 2019 for restaurants with a total area of less than 150 square meters, which had not been required to set up fire extinguisher under the Fire Service Law.

About restaurants that require a new fire extinguisher

fire extinguisher must be established in accordance with Article 10 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Fire Services Act.

  1. The total area of the building is less than 150 square meters
  2. In order to provide food and drink as a business, equipment or appliances that use fire such as stoves are provided.
  • If the total area of the building is 150 square meters or more, installation is required before.
  • There is no need to install fire extinguisher if effective fire prevention measures (such as cooking oil heating prevention equipment) are taken on equipment or appliances that use fire such as stoves.

About inspection, result report of fire-fighting equipment

As a result of the revision of the Fire Services Act, the newly established fire extinguisher is required to inspect every six months in accordance with Article 17-3-3 of the Fire Services Act and report it to the fire department once a year.

  • Equipment inspection: Once every six months
  • Inspection report: Once a year (addressed to the nearest fire chief)

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For inquiries to this page

Fire Bureau Prevention Department Guidance Division

Phone: 045-334-6408

Phone: 045-334-6408

Fax: 045-334-6610

Email address: sy-shidou@city.yokohama.jp

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