Pre-Renovation & Demolition Guide

Complete your mandatory compliance checklist before starting any renovation or demolition work in Japan

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Mandatory Compliance Checklist

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01Conduct mandatory pre-demolition asbestos survey

02Hire qualified surveyor (建築物石綿含有建材調査者)

03Obtain laboratory analysis from EFA Laboratories

04Submit notification to local Labor Standards Inspection Office (if Level 1/2 asbestos found)

05Submit notification to local Environmental Bureau (Air Pollution Control Act)

06Submit to national reporting system (Gbiz) if applicable

07Hire qualified asbestos removal contractor (THN Japan)

08Obtain post-removal clearance certificate

09Maintain records for required period

Estimated lead time based on project scope:

Asbestos Survey1–2 weeks

Laboratory Testing1–2 weeks

Regulatory Notification14 days minimum

Asbestos Removal1–4 weeks (scope dependent)

Clearance Testing3–5 days

Total Lead Time6–10 weeks minimum

Asbestos Survey: ¥50,000–¥200,000

Laboratory Testing: ¥15,000–¥50,000 per sample

Asbestos Removal: ¥100,000–¥2,000,000+ (scope dependent)

Costs are estimates only. Contact THN Japan and EFA Laboratories for accurate quotes.

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