Fire service law compliance notification issued
Updated: July 2025, 10
As the number of tourists from overseas increases, the lack of accommodation facilities has become a social problem.
Therefore, "minpaku" is attracting attention.
This is a service that provides foreign passengers with a place to stay, using a part of your home or a vacant room in an apartment.
However, not everyone is free to start a private lodging business.
If you allow unlimited access, there is a risk of trouble and a sense of unfairness will arise between you and hotels and inns that have strict regulations.
In order to legally develop a private lodging business, you must obtain permission under the Inns and Hotels Business Act or use the special zone private lodging system.
In particular, private lodging businesses in National Strategic Special Zones must meet the conditions set by the ordinances of each local government, but they are unique in that they are not subject to the Hotel Business Act.
Previously, the minimum length of stay was 6 nights and 7 days as a requirement for private lodging.Can be shortened to at least 2 nights and 3 days.
In the future, there is a possibility that the system will be revised to encourage the spread of private lodging in order to deal with the shortage of accommodation facilities.
Common issues include:In order to receive private lodging certification, it is necessary to confirm that the property complies with the standards under the Fire Service Act, and to receive a Fire Service Act Compliance Notice..
What is a fire service law compliance notification?
This document is required by local governments to receive private lodging certification.
In addition, it is also required when obtaining a business license (simple lodging, etc.) under the Inns and Hotels Act.
In the fire service law compliance notification,The key is to meet real estate requirements, including not only firefighting equipment but also building standards.Therefore, not all properties can receive a notice.
In other words, if you rent or purchase a property and it is determined that it is not suitable, you will not be certified as a minpaku and will suffer a huge loss.
*The Fire Department Compliance Notice is just one of the examination items, so even if a notice is issued, it does not necessarily mean that you will receive private lodging certification or a business license under the Inns and Hotels Business Act.
At our company, we support those who want to start a private lodging business with their application for a fire safety law compliance notice, from the property selection stage to the application agency.
The first consultation is free.
Leave it to us!
We recommend support for applying for the issuance of a notification of compliance with fire regulations for the following people:
<For real estate companies/real estate owners>
Check whether the real estate owned by your company is subject to a compliance notice and apply to the local government for a compliance notice.
*Note: In order to issue a notification of compliance with fire regulations, it is necessary that the facilities required by the lodging industry are in place.
By obtaining a certificate of compliance in advance, customers who are considering a private lodging business can feel secure in selling or leasing properties for which a compliance letter has been issued.
Why not consider obtaining certification to appeal to customers and differentiate yourself from other companies?
Our company has offices in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, and can support applications for notification of compliance with fire regulations in each region.
In addition, we can quickly respond to large numbers of applications with multiple staff.
<For those who want to purchase a property from now on>
If you want to purchase or rent a property for the private lodging business or inn business, you will incur a big loss if you do not choose a property that is suitable.
We support you from the stage of property selection, application for fire compliance notice, private lodging certification, and inn business license.
Requirements for private lodging certification in National Strategic Special Zones
General requirements are listed below.
・The floor area of a room is 25 m2 or more and can be locked.
・Bedding, tables, chairs, storage furniture, cooking utensils, and cleaning equipment are provided.
・There is information in foreign languages.
・The length of stay is 7 nights and 6 days or more (2 nights and 3 days in Osaka Prefecture)
・According to the Building Standards Act, "hotels and inns" are permitted to be built in the zone.
*Requirements vary by local government, so please contact each local government for details.
Flow of application for issuance of fire service law compliance notice
As an example, we will introduce the flow of application for issuance of a notification of compliance with fire regulations in Osaka City.
(Some aspects, such as the review period, are uncertain.)
Prior consultation
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Application for issuance of compliance notice
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Document screening
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On-site inspection in the presence of
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Decision to issue notification of conformity
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Conformity notification issued
We support the smooth issuance of notices through preliminary consultations, document preparation, and on-site inspections.
Fire service law compliance notification application support fee
Please contact us individually
We respond to applications for fire safety law compliance notifications nationwide.
