Japanese Real Estate Glossary
Zoning & Building Rules

建築確認

kenchiku kakuninけんちくかくにん

Building confirmation

The pre-construction check that plans comply with the Building Standards Act, required before almost any new build or major extension. The confirmation certificate (確認済証) is the paper trail proving a building started life legally — ask for it on any house young enough to have one.

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