What is “registration by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism” under the Warehousing Business Law?

Logistics is indispensable to our daily lives. And an indispensable part of the logistics industry is a commercial warehouse. Did you know that you need to register your warehouse to operate a warehousing business?

Article 3 of the “Warehousing Business Law” set forth by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism states the following Article 3 Any person who intends to operate a warehousing business shall obtain a registration conducted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.”

There are several standards established by law regarding commercial warehouses, and only by complying with these regulations can a warehousing business be registered. Many people may be aware of this registration, but may not understand exactly what it entails.

In this article, we will organize the registration of commercial warehouses in an easy-to-understand manner and explain the particular points and cautions that you need to know so that you can resolve any questions you may have about logistics and warehousing-related issues. Please also refer to the “Tent Warehouse” as an advantageous solution in sales warehousing and registration.

Table of Contents
1 What is a sales warehouse?
2 What is the Warehousing Law?
3 Key Points for Registration at Operating Warehouses
3-1 Application for Building Permit
3-2 Complete Fire Fighting Equipment in accordance with the Fire Service Law
3-3 Other performance standards for exterior walls and floors
4 Best warehouse for sales warehouse
4-1 What is a Tent Warehouse?
4-2 For consultation on tent warehouses, contact Taiyo Kogyo, a one-stop shop.
5 Conclusion

What is a sales warehouse?

To begin with, let us explain how an “operating warehouse” is defined. There are two main types of warehouses

• Warehouse for private use
• Sales Warehouse

A private warehouse literally means “a warehouse where the owner of the warehouse stores his or her own cargo and other goods. A commercial warehouse, on the other hand, is defined as “a warehouse for the purpose of storing the cargo of others. The Warehousing Business Law sets forth various rules for commercial warehouses.

What is the Warehousing Business Law?

The Warehousing Business Law was established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to “protect the interests of shippers who use warehousing companies. The Warehousing Business Law defines warehousing as “the business of storing goods in warehouses. In other words, the Warehousing Business Law is a law that reduces risk to the user by placing a certain level of responsibility on the operator through the establishment of various rules for the act of taking custody of the customer’s valuable goods.

Only those warehouses that meet these criteria are granted a business license under the registration system.

Key Points for Registration at Operating Warehouses

By now, you have probably realized that registration is required for commercial warehouses. The registration criteria for warehousing include rules regarding commercial warehouses, and only warehouses registered with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism can be used for warehousing operations. The registration criteria for warehousing include a variety of items, but this article will focus specifically on the criteria for the warehouses themselves. The important points to consider when registering a commercial warehouse are as follows

• Application for building permit
• Fully equipped with firefighting equipment in accordance with the Fire Service Law
• Other performance standards for exterior walls and floors

Application for building permit

The Building Standard Law stipulates that when a building with an area of 10 m2 or more is to be constructed, an application is to be filed with the specified administrative agency or a private building permit inspection agency to confirm that the building “meets the standards. It is important to understand that an application for a building permit is basically required for a commercial warehouse as well.

Fully equipped with firefighting equipment in accordance with the Fire Service Law

When constructing a business warehouse above a certain size, fire extinguishing equipment must also be provided in accordance with the Fire Service Law. The standards are as follows

• Less than 500 m2 = Fire extinguisher
• 500 m2 or more = fire extinguisher, fire alarm
• 700 m2 or more = fire extinguisher, fire alarm, indoor fire hydrant

Other performance standards for exterior walls and floors

Compared to ordinary buildings based on the Building Standards Law and Fire Defense Law, the Warehousing Business Law sets stricter standards for performance aspects of warehouse facilities and equipment, such as the strength of exterior walls and floors, and fire resistance and fireproofing. The warehouse must also take all possible measures to prevent accidents such as fire, water damage, and insect infestation.

Ideal warehouse for sales warehouse

The following questions and concerns may arise when looking at the key points of registration in a sales warehouse.

What kind of warehouse would meet the criteria…?”
How do I apply for registration?”

There is a solution to all these questions at once. That is the “Tent Warehouse. Why is a tent warehouse a solution? Let us explain in detail.

(Image of a tent warehouse. (Image of a tented warehouse, with the word “tent”, but it is not temporary and is very durable.)

What is a Tent Warehouse?

Tent warehouses are, as the name implies, tent-like warehouses constructed with a “membrane structure” consisting of a metal framework covered with a membrane material (fabric).

I was wondering, “If it’s called a tent, doesn’t that mean it’s not temporary? Are there any problems with strength, etc.?”

You may be concerned that this is not the case. Rather, it offers many advantages over traditional warehouses.
The following features and characteristics are reasons why we recommend this tent warehouse.

• Excellent in terms of functionality
• Low cost and short construction period
• Relaxation measures for building permits are available.

I will explain one by one.

Excellent in terms of functionality

Tent warehouses are extremely functional due to the properties of the membrane material and other factors. Specifically, the following features make it suitable for a variety of warehousing applications.

• High lighting performance brightens the warehouse and saves electricity for lighting.
• Less heat retention than metal roofs, etc.
• No rust on walls and roofs (membrane materials)
• Easy maintenance
• Available in a variety of sizes for various applications
• Flexible and earthquake resistant, minimizing damage in the event of a fall
• The “Dual Membrane System” can also function as a temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Some specifications are designed to withstand cold-weather snowfall.
• Nonflammable membrane material can be used for fire and disaster prevention

Low cost and short construction period

• Rational Structure
• Lightweight material composition
• Reduction of foundation construction volume

Another feature of tent warehouses is that these factors can reduce the cost of construction. Compared to conventional construction methods, construction costs can be expected to be significantly reduced by 40%. Another major advantage is that its structure and specifications also shorten the construction period, enabling a 66% reduction in construction time.

Relaxation measures for building permits are available.

In some cases, building permit exemptions are available for the construction of fixed or telescopic (bellows) tent warehouses, provided that the conditions stipulated in “Notification No. 667 of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism” are met. The four main conditions are as follows

1. The building must be a membrane structure with a total floor area of 1000 m2 or less.
2. It must have a roof (gable, single-flow, or circular arc) and walls, and only one story.
3. The height of the eaves from the ground to the eaves must be less than 5 m.
4. Membrane materials shall be anchored to the steel framing at intervals of not more than 3.0 m in the direction of the dead end.

If this 667 applies, the following mitigation measures are available

• Design wind speed reduction provisions are available. (0.8 times the base wind speed or 28m/second, whichever is greater)
• A conformity determination (peer check) regarding the validity of the structural calculations is no longer required.

With such mitigation measures, even warehouses above a certain size can be installed with less burden, further reducing costs and construction time. To determine whether a tent warehouse qualifies for the mitigation measures, there are strictly other detailed checks in addition to the above four points. Since specialized research is required for these checks, it is generally advisable to request a business operator with a proven track record and knowledge of the subject.

For consultation on tent warehouses, contact Taiyo Kogyo, your one-stop shop.

Even tent warehouses, of course, need to apply for registration just like conventional warehouses.

Taiyo Kogyo Corporation is a professional tent manufacturer that has been in business for about 100 years, and can handle applications for building permits for tent warehouses and other highly specialized legal procedures on your behalf. We are a one-stop shop for the entire process of design, manufacturing, construction, and inspection, so we can handle all kinds of highly specialized applications without omission.

In addition, we have sales offices throughout Japan, and can dispatch a representative to conduct on-site surveys and meetings regardless of the region, and we also provide full support, even consistently responding to government regulations. If you are considering a sales warehouse, please feel free to contact Taiyo Kogyo first.

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