The Mandatory Inspection system consists of model approval and lot Mandatory Inspection.

Model approval

When the construction, materials, ingredients and performance of fire prevention equipment conform to the technical standards established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry approves the model. JFEII is in charge of model testing to confirm whether or not fire prevention equipment conforms to these standards.

Mandatory model conformity inspections

JFEII conducts inspections at the manufacturer's facility to determine whether or not individual units of fire prevention equipment meet the construction, material, ingredient and performance standards approved for the model. Items that pass inspection are stamped with a mark of approval.

Application for model testing

When someone wants to receive an mandatory inspection, they must first apply to JFEII for a model test. Attached to the test application form are a number of samples with a file including design drawings, product specifications, outline of the manufacturing facility and test results conducted by the applicant which are submitted to JFEII.

Application for model approval

Upon receiving the results of model testing that has been notified, applicants must include the results and submit an application for model approval to the Minister of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications. If approved, a model number is provided. With this, the applicant can begin manufacturing the approved model product.

Application for Mandatory model conformity inspections

Applicants submit an application for mandatory model conformity inspections for products manufactured with the Minister’s approval.

Among compulsory inspection items, there is fire prevention equipment that due to new technology does not conform to technical standards established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, but nevertheless has superior performance and other outstanding characteristics.
If these products can be evaluated as having equal or superior performance when compared to these standards, they can receive inspection based on special standards established by the Ministry.
The evaluation is carried out by the Technical Appraisal Board of experts who then submit their opinion to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Fire Alarm System Divion

This Division is in charge of model approval and mandatory model conformity inspections of Fire alarm system.

Detection System Section
TEL: +81-422-44-7206 / E-mail : keiho✭jfeii.or.jp*

Alarming System Section
TEL: +81-422-44-7475 / E-mail : keiho✭jfeii.or.jp*

Fire Extinguishing & Protection System Division

This Division is in charge of model approval and mandatory model conformity inspections of Fire extinguishing system, Evacuating system, and Mechanical escape equipment.

Extinguishing System Section
TEL: +81-422-44-7222 / E-mail : shokashobo✭jfeii.or.jp*

Evacuating System Section
TEL: +81-422-44-7274 / E-mail : shokashobo✭jfeii.or.jp*

*In order to avoid spam mail,@ is written as ✭.

Type approval list

1) Fire extinguishers
2) Closed-type sprinkler heads
3) Detectors