Publication in English

The Building Standard Law of Japan on CD-ROM (May 2009)

This is an English translated building code of Japan. It includes all of the amendments enforced through June 1, 2008.

This latest version is on CD-ROM. The data is in PDF format. Software for reading PDF files, such as Adobe® Reader® or other reader-programs must be installed on your computer.

◆Outline of the Building Standard Law of Japan (May 2009)
CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh)
Date of publication: 2009.5.28
PDF file (Print Size: A4)
Pages: 1,120
Price: ¥10,000 (consumption tax (¥500) will be added in case of purchase in Japan)
Contents;
・The Building Standard Law
・The Building Standard Law Enforcement Order
・The Building Standard Law Enforcement Regulation (except Annexed Forms)
・The Ministerial Order Concerning Designated Qualifying Examination Body and
  Others Based on The Building Standard Law (except Annexed Forms)
・Notifications of MLIT (67)
・Glossary

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Guide to Exporting Building Materials to Japan; FOAM CORE PANELS
Guide to Exporting Building Materials to Japan; WINDOWS

These booklets have been prepared for those of you who are considering exporting foam core panels, also known as structural insulated panels (SIP) and windows, as building materials to Japan. Each booklet provides an explanation of building code requirements for using foam core panels or windows in residential construction and the compliance procedures.
The rules in the Building Standard Law and other regulations in Japan are sometimes difficult to understand for foreigners; These booklets represent our efforts to describe such rules and regulations in a clear and comprehensive manner.
These booklets were compiled in cooperation with the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, from January 2003 through March 2004.
We hope that through our booklets you will have an accurate understanding of Japanese building codes/standards, evaluation systems and the various procedures based thereon.

<Outline of Guide to Exporting Building Materials to Japan>
The booklet is divided into four chapters:
Chapter 1 Overview of the Japanese housing industry and major trends in residential construction
Chapter 2 Description of related laws and regulations to provide a better understanding of the regulatory framework of building control in Japan
Chapter 3 Specific codes/standards that foam core panels and windows must meet within the ministry-regulated framework; overview of the evaluation system and information on the requirements
Chapter 4 Description of the necessary procedures for evaluation under such codes/standards

The Housing Quality Assurance Act and Japan Housing Performance Indication Standards(2004)

This is an English-Japanese translated act and standards on housing quality in Japan. The Act was established in 2000 and revised in 2004 in order to take measures for “sick house” problem and for existing houses. Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport aims at diffusing the housing performance indication system to improve housing conditions and sustainability of the built-environment. This booklet provides the outline of the Act and its system for the sake of easy understanding.

<Outline of The Housing Quality Assurance Act and Japan Housing Performance Indication Standards(2004)>
Size: A4
Pages: 135
Price:¥3,100 (tax included)
Contents:
*Outline of Housing Quality Assurance Act
*Housing Quality Assurance Act
*Housing Quality Assurance Act Enforcement Order
*Japan Housing Performance Indication Standards

The Japanese Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy and The Notifications on Judgment Criteria related to Building and Housing (2005)

This is an English-Japanese translated Act and notifications concerning the Rational Use of Energy in Japan. The Act was amended in 2005 in order enforce energy saving measures in factories etc. Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport aims at promoting energy conservation in housing and building to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of the built-environment. This booklet provides the outline of the Act and its system for the sake of easy understanding.

<Outline of The Japanese Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy and The Notifications on Judgment Criteria related to Building and Housing(2005)>
Size: A4
Pages: 138
Price:¥3,100 (tax included)
Contents:
*Outline of Outline of The Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy
*Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy
*Enforcement Order for the Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy
*Enforcement Regulations for the Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy
*Judgment Criteria of the building Owner concerning the Rational Use of Energy related to Buildings
*Judgment Criteria of the building Owner concerning the Rational Use of Energy related to Houses
*Guidelines on Design and Construction concerning the Rational Use of Energy related to Houses

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