To those who will set up stalls, and to those who will host large outdoor events

To those who will set up stalls, and to those who will host large outdoor events

As of April 2015, part of the Inagi City Fire Prevention Ordinance has been amended, and the following contents have become mandatory.

In August 2013, based on the accident at the Fukuchiyama Fireworks Festival in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, which resulted in 3 deaths and 56 injuries, amendments were made to the Inagi City Fire Prevention Ordinance to strengthen fire prevention measures at festivals, fairs, fireworks displays, and other events that gather large crowds. The following provisions have been made mandatory.

1. Installation of Fire Extinguishers When Using Fire-Related Equipment
2. If you plan to set up a stall using fire-related equipment, you must submit a notification.

1 Let's install fire extinguishers

In the event of a fire at an event where many people gather, prompt initial firefighting is very important.
It has been decided that when using fire-related equipment such as cooking utensils and generators, fire extinguishers must be installed.
(Note) Multiple stalls can jointly install fire extinguishers. For details, please contact the fire department.

2. If you plan to open a stall, please make a notification.

If you use fire-related equipment at stalls, you must notify the fire department at least three days before opening.
In principle, those who open stalls using fire-related equipment must submit a notification.
In addition, if multiple stalls are set up at one event, the event organizer or the person overseeing the stalls can submit a collective notification.

What is an event where many people gather?

This applies to events such as festivals, temple fairs, fireworks displays, and exhibitions that have a certain level of social outreach.
For this reason, barbecues held by relatives and events organized by Parents or Guardians at kindergartens and elementary schools, as well as gatherings of acquaintances, are excluded.

What are fire-related appliances?

This refers to devices that use liquid fuels, gas fuels, solid fuels, or devices that use electricity as a heat source.
Specifically, this refers to generators, stoves, heaters, etc.

Types of Fire Extinguishers

Aerosol-type simple fire extinguishers and residential fire extinguishers cannot be installed.
Please install a type 10 powder fire extinguisher.

3. When holding large-scale events outdoors, it is required to notify the fire department and designate a fire safety officer.

If an outdoor event is expected to attract more than 100,000 people per day, and the number of stalls approved by the organizer exceeds 100, or if it is an event of a similar scale that the fire chief deems requires fire prevention measures, notification to the fire department is required 14 days prior to the event date.

1. Announcement on the Fire Department and City Website
2. Implementation of Fire Prevention Measures

Organizers of large outdoor events are required to implement fire prevention measures.
(Note) If a plan regarding necessary operations for fire prevention is not submitted, penalties (fines of up to 300,000 yen) will be applied.

The details of the plan related to necessary operations for fire prevention are as follows.

1. Ensuring the implementation system for fire prevention operations.
2. Understanding the use of fire-related equipment and the handling of hazardous materials.
3. Matters concerning the safe arrangement of outdoor stalls that use fire-related equipment or handle hazardous materials for fire prevention in customer seating areas.
4. Matters related to fire extinguishing preparations for the use of fire-related equipment.
5. Matters related to firefighting activities, reporting and communication, and evacuation guidance in the event of a fire.
6. Matters necessary for understanding actions that may hinder firefighting activities.
7. In addition to items 1 to 6 above, matters related to necessary operations for fire prevention.