Seismic Resistance of Wooden Houses

In Japan, where we live, the risk of natural disasters is high, and the country is particularly affected by earthquakes, with major earthquake damage occurring repeatedly across the nation.

Damage has occurred not only to buildings constructed under the old seismic standards but also to some wooden buildings built under the new seismic standards before 2000, as seen in the Kumamoto Earthquake in April 2016 and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January 2024. According to the National Disaster Prevention Council, the occurrence of Tokai, Tonankai, Nankai earthquakes, and a metropolitan area earthquake is imminent, making it urgent to improve the seismic resistance of buildings with low earthquake resistance.

Under these circumstances, Inagi City supports the promotion of seismic retrofitting for wooden houses through subsidies for seismic diagnosis and repairs. Please consider seismic retrofitting to protect your valuable life and property.

To improve the earthquake resistance of wooden houses, steps such as seismic diagnosis and repairs are necessary.
For more details, please check the link below.

• About Earthquake Resistance of Wooden Houses (Tokyo Earthquake Portal Site)(External Link)

About the WEB Course for Business Operators on Seismic Renovation of Wooden Houses for Fiscal Year 6

Since fiscal year 2018, the "Wooden House Seismic Retrofit Business Operators Training Course," co-hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Inagi City, and related wards, cities, and towns, has been made available on-demand through the Tokyo Seismic Portal Site. Business Operators who have completed the course and wished to be listed are included in the "List of Business Operators Who Completed the Wooden House Seismic Retrofit Training Course."

• 5. Publication of the List of Business Operators Who Attended the Wooden House Seismic Retrofit Business Operators Training Course(External Link)

Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis for Everyone

This is a diagnostic method for residents living in wooden houses to check seismic resistance on their own. By conducting this seismic diagnosis, you can understand the condition of your residence and acquire basic knowledge about seismic resistance, so please make use of it.

• Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis for Everyone at Our Home (General Incorporated Foundation Japan Architectural Disaster Prevention Association Earthquake Resistance Support Portal Site)(External Link)

About the Subsidy for Seismic Diagnosis of Wooden Houses in Inagi City

If you are considering a seismic diagnosis for wooden houses, please check the page below.

• Wooden House Seismic Diagnosis Subsidy

Subsidy for Seismic Renovation of Wooden Houses in Inagi City

If you are considering seismic retrofitting or demolition (seismic removal) of wooden houses, please check the page below.

• Subsidy for Seismic Renovation of Wooden Houses