Dangerous goods

Among the various chemical substances that greatly contribute to improving social life, there are some that are also called hazardous substances.
These chemical substances have chemical properties that are harmful to the human body and pose a high risk of fire, and if handled incorrectly, there is a potential danger of developing into a major disaster.
The Inagi City Fire Prevention Division regulates the storage and handling of hazardous materials from the standpoint of fire prevention.

The Fire Service Act regulates items with a high risk of fire as hazardous materials. Specifically, hazardous materials are liquids or solids that have any of the following properties.

1. It is flammable.
2. Has the property of igniting or exploding.
3. Difficult to extinguish if burned.
4. Helps other substances burn or explode.
5. Reacts with air or water to ignite or generate flammable gas.

To give an example of dangerous substances that are around us, gasoline and kerosene, which are used as fuel for cars and heating equipment, fall under the category of dangerous substances as defined by the Fire Service Act. Also, depending on the ingredients, thinner, paint, pesticides, etc. may be classified as hazardous materials.

The Fire Service Act generally prohibits the storage or handling of hazardous materials in excess of the specified quantity, and when storing or handling hazardous substances in excess of the specified quantity, it must be carried out at a facility licensed by the fire department headquarters. This must be done in accordance with established technical standards.
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In addition, even if the quantity of hazardous materials is less than the designated quantity, if one-fifth or more of the designated quantity is stored or handled, a notification to the fire department is required as a small quantity hazardous materials storage and handling facility. ( Click here for application forms related to hazardous materials.)

If you plan to store or handle hazardous materials, please consult the fire department in advance.