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Ministerial Ordinance for the Technical Standards for Port and Harbor Facilities - Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism No. 15 of March 26, 2007

Ministerial Ordinance for the Technical Standards for Port and Harbor Facilities

(Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism No.
15 of March 26, 2007)
Under the provisions of paragraph (1) of Article 56-2-2 of the Port and Harbor Act (Act No. 218 of 1950), this Ordinance amends all provisions of the Ordinance for the Technical Standards for Port and Harbor Facilities (Ministry of Transport Ordinance No. 30 of 1974):
Table of Contents
Chapter I General Provisions (Articles 1 to 7) Chapter II Waterways and Basins (Articles 8 to 12)
Chapter III Protective Facilities for Harbors (Articles 13 to 24)
Chapter IV Mooring Facilities (Articles 25 to 34)
Chapter V Port Transport Facilities (Articles 35 to 40)
Chapter VI Cargo Handling Facilities (Articles 41 to 44) Chapter VII Storage Facilities (Articles 45 and 46)
Chapter VIII Facilities for Ship Services (Articles 47 and 48) Chapter IX Other Port Facilities (Articles 49 to 53)
Supplementary Provisions
Chapter I General Provisions
(Definitions of Terms)
Article 1 The terms used in this ordinance shall follow the definitions in the Port and Harbor Act (Act No. 218 of 1950). The terms listed below shall have the
meanings defined in the respective items:
(i) "Performance requirements" means the performance required for port facilities subject to the technical standards.
(ii) "Variable waves" means waves having a high possibility of occurrence among those expected to occur at places where port facilities subject to the technical standards are installed during the design working life (the period during which the facilities concerned continue to satisfy its performance
requirements. The same applies below) of the facilities concerned.
(iii) "Accidental waves" means waves having a very low possibility of
occurrence among those expected to occur at places where port facilities
subject to the technical standards are installed during the design working life of the facilities concerned, but having a large influence on the facilities
concerned when they occur.
(iv) "Level 1 earthquake ground motions" means earthquake ground motions having a high possibility of occurrence, among those expected to occur at places where port facilities subject to the technical standards are installed,
judging from the relationship between the recurrence intervals of earthquake ground motions and the design working life of the facilities concerned.
(v) "Level 2 earthquake ground motions" means earthquake ground motions having an intensity of the maximum scale among those expected to occur at places where the port facilities subject to the technical standards are
installed.
(vi) "High earthquake-resistance facilities" means port facilities subject to the technical standards designated as the countermeasure facilities against
large-scale earthquakes as specified in Article 16 of the Ministerial
Ordinance for Setting Fundamental Matters on Port and Harbor Planning
(Ordinance of the Ministry of Transport No. 35 of 1974), or the port facilities subject to the technical standards required to have an equivalent function
when large-scale earthquakes occur.
(Design of Port Facilities subject to the Technical Standards)
Article 2 (1) The port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be
properly designed to satisfy their performance requirements and to avoid adverse effects on their structural stability during construction while
considering environmental conditions, usage conditions, and other conditions to which the facilities concerned are subjected.
(2) The design of port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be made by properly setting their design working life.
(3) The requirements other than those specified in the preceding two paragraphs
for designing the port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be provided by the Public Notice.
(Construction of Port Facilities Subject to the Technical Standards)
Article 3 The port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be properly constructed based on the construction standards provided by the Public Notice to satisfy their performance requirements, while considering environmental conditions, usage conditions, and other conditions to which the facilities
concerned are subjected.
(Maintenance of Port Facilities subject to the Technical Standards)
Article 4 (1) The port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be
properly maintained according to their maintenance programs to satisfy their performance requirements through their working life.
(2) The maintenance of the port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be carried out while considering environmental conditions, usage conditions,
and other conditions to which the facilities concerned are subjected.
(3) For the maintenance of port facilities subject to the technical standards, necessary maintenance work and other activities shall be executed
appropriately upon a comprehensive evaluation based on the results of
inspection and diagnosis of the damage, degradation, and other changes in the state of the facilities concerned in its entirety.
(4) For maintenance of port facilities subject to the technical standards,
appropriate safety countermeasures shall be undertaken which include those such as establishing well-defined operational manuals and other methods of
hazard prevention to ensure the safe usage of the facilities concerned and other
facilities surrounding them.
(5) Requirements other than those specified in the preceding paragraphs for the maintenance of port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be
provided by the Public Notice.
(Environmental Consideration)
Article 5 (1) The design, construction, and maintenance of port facilities subject to the technical standards shall endeavor to preserve the natural environments around a port, to form good landscapes, and to ensure the security of the port
area by considering the environmental conditions, usage conditions, and other
conditions to which the facilities concerned are subjected.
(2) Installation of facilities to be utilized by an unspecified large number of people and subject to the Technical Standards shall consider the safe and smooth usage of the facilities by seniors, handicapped persons, and others whose daily or social lives are restricted due to physical disabilities while
considering environmental conditions, usage conditions, and other conditions
to which the facilities concerned are subjected.
(Requirements for the Setting of Environmental and Other Conditions)
Article 6 In designing, constructing, and maintaining the port facilities subject to the technical standards, required items for the setting of the environmental conditions, usage conditions, and other conditions for the facilities concerned
shall be provided by the Public Notice.
(Performance Requirements for Structural Members Comprising the Port
Facilities subject to the Technical Standards)
Article 7 (1) The performance requirements for structural members comprising the port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be such that the
functions of the facilities concerned are not impaired and the continuous use of
them is not affected by damage due to the actions of self weight, earth pressure, water pressure, variable waves, water currents, Level 1 earthquake ground
motions, collision with floating objects, and/or other actions in light of the conditions of the facilities concerned during construction and in service.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance requirements for the structural members comprising the facilities of which
there is a risk that damage may seriously affect human lives, property, and/or socioeconomic activity following a disaster shall be as specified in the
subsequent items:
(i) In the event that the functions of the facilities concerned are impaired by damage due to tsunamis, accidental waves, Level 2 earthquake ground
motions, and other actions, the structural stability of the facilities concerned
shall not be affected significantly. Provided, however, that in the
performance requirements for the structural members comprising the
facilities in which further improvement of performance is necessary due to environmental conditions, social circumstances and other reasons to which the facilities concerned are subjected, the damage due to said actions shall not affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the facilities.
(ii) In the performance requirements for structural members comprising facilities which are required to protect the landward side of the facilities concerned from tsunamis, the damage due to tsunamis, Level 2 earthquake
ground motions, and/or other actions shall not affect rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the facilities concerned.
(3) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph (1), the performance requirements for the structural members comprising high earthquake-
resistance facilities shall be such that the damage due to Level 2 earthquake
ground motions or other actions do not affect rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions required of the facilities concerned in the
aftermath of the occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions. Provided,
however, that the structural members comprising the facilities in which higher earthquake-resistant performance is required due to environmental conditions and social circumstances surrounding the facilities concerned shall maintain
the functions required of the facilities concerned in the aftermath of the
occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions for the continuous use of the facilities without impairing their functions.
(4) In addition to the provisions of the preceding three paragraphs, necessary
matters concerning the performance requirements for the structural members comprising port facilities subject to the technical standards shall be provided
by the Public Notice.
Chapter II Waterways and Basins
(General Provisions)
Article 8 (1) Waterways and basins shall be provided in appropriate locations in light of geotechnical characteristics, meteorological characteristics, sea states and other environmental conditions, as well as navigation and other usage
conditions of the water area around the facilities concerned.
(2) In the waterways and basins where it is necessary to maintain the calmness of the water area, measures shall be taken to mitigate the impact of waves,
water currents, winds, and/or other actions.
(3) In waterways and basins in which there is risk of siltation by sediments, measures shall be taken to prevent the occurrence thereof.
(Performance Requirements for Waterways)
Article 9 The performance requirements for waterways shall be such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are satisfied in light of geotechnical characteristics, waves, water
currents, and wind conditions along with the usage conditions of the
surrounding water areas, for securing the safe and smooth use by ships.
(Performance Requirements for Basins)
Article 10 The performance requirements for basins shall be such that the
requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism are satisfied in light of geotechnical characteristics, waves, water currents, and wind conditions along with the usage conditions of the
surrounding water areas, for securing the safe and smooth use by ships.
(Performance Requirements for Small Craft Basins)
Article 11 The performance requirements for small craft basins shall be such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism are satisfied in light of geotechnical characteristics,
waves, water currents, and wind conditions along with the usage conditions of the surrounding water areas, for securing the safe and smooth use by small
crafts.
(Necessary Items concerning Waterways and Basins)
Article 12 The necessary matters for the enforcement of the performance
requirements for waterways and basins as specified in this Chapter by the
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be provided by the Public Notice.
Chapter III Protective Facilities for Harbors
(General Provisions)
Article 13 Protective facilities for harbors shall be installed at appropriate
locations in light of geotechnical characteristics, meteorological characteristics, sea states, and other environmental conditions, as well as navigation and other usage conditions of the water areas around the facilities concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Breakwaters)
Article 14 (1) The performance requirements for breakwaters shall be as specified in the subsequent items depending on the structure type for the
purpose of securing safe navigation, anchorage and mooring of ships, ensuring
smooth cargo handling, and preventing damage to buildings, structures, and other facilities in the port by maintaining the calmness in the harbor water
area.
(i) Breakwaters shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of
Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable reduction of the height of waves intruding into the harbor.
(ii) Damage to a breakwater due to self weight, variable waves, Level 1 earthquake ground motions, and/or other actions shall not impair the
functions of the breakwater concerned and shall not adversely affect its
continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance requirements for breakwaters mentioned in the following are specified in the respective items.
(i) The performance requirements for a breakwater which is required to protect the hinterland of the breakwater concerned from storm surges or tsunamis shall be such that the breakwater satisfies the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable appropriate reduction of the rise in water level and flow velocity due to storm surges or tsunamis in the harbor.
(ii) The performance requirements for a breakwater which is provided for use by an unspecified large number of people shall be such that the breakwater satisfies the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to ensure the safety of the users of the
breakwater.
(iii) The performance requirements for a breakwater in the place where there is a risk of serious impact on human lives, property, or socioeconomic activity,
in consideration of its structure type, shall be such that the damage from
tsunamis, accidental waves, Level 2 earthquake ground motions and/or other actions do not have a serious impact on the structural stability of the
breakwater concerned with respect to the breakwater types even though the damage may impair the functions of the breakwater concerned. Provided,
however, that as for the performance requirements for the breakwater which is required to protect the hinterland of the breakwater concerned from
tsunamis, the damage due to tsunamis, Level 2 earthquake ground motions and/or other actions shall not adversely affect rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the breakwater concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Sediment Control Groins)
Article 15 (1) The performance requirements for sediment control groins shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism for the mitigation of siltation in waterways and basins
caused by littoral drift through effective control of sediment transport.
(2) The provisions of the item (ii) of the paragraph (1) of the preceding Article
shall be applied correspondingly to the performance requirements for sediment control groins.
(Performance Requirements for Seawalls)
Article 16 (1) The performance requirements for seawalls shall be as specified in the subsequent items for the purpose of protecting the land area behind the
seawall in consideration of its structure type:
(i) Seawalls shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable protection of the land area behind the seawall concerned from waves and storm surges.
(ii) Damage due to self weight, earth pressure, variable waves, and Level 1 earthquake ground motions, and/or other actions shall not impair the
functions of the seawall concerned and shall not adversely affect its
continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance
requirements for seawalls in the place where there is a risk of serious impact on human lives, property, and/or socioeconomic activity by the damage to the seawall concerned shall include the subsequent items, in consideration of the type of seawall.
(i) The performance requirements for a seawall which is required to protect the
land area behind the seawall concerned from tsunamis or accidental waves shall be such that the seawall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable
protection of the land area behind the seawall concerned from tsunamis or accidental waves.
(ii) Damage due to tsunamis, accidental waves, Level 2 earthquake ground motions, and/or other actions shall not have a serious impact on the
structural stability of the seawall concerned, even in cases where the
functions of the seawall concerned are impaired. Provided, however, that for the performance requirements for a seawall which requires further
improvement of its performance due to environmental, social and/or other conditions to which the seawall concerned is subjected, the damage due to said actions shall not adversely affect the rehabilitation through minor repair work of the functions of the seawall concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Training Jetties)
Article 17 (1) The performance requirements for training jetties shall be such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism are satisfied for the prevention of closure of a river
mouth by littoral drift through effective control of sediment transport.
(2) The provisions of item (ii) of paragraph (1) of Article 14 shall be applied correspondingly to the performance requirements for training jetties.
(Performance Requirements for Sluices)
Article 18 (1) The performance requirements for sluices shall be as specified in
the subsequent items for the purpose of protecting the hinterland of the sluice from inundation and of draining unnecessary inland water:
(i) Sluices shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for prevention of overflow due to storm surges.
(ii) Sluices shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for protection of the hinterland from inundation and for drainage of unnecessary inland water.
(iii) Damage due to self weight, water pressure, variable waves, Level 1
earthquake ground motions, or other actions shall not impair the functions of the sluice concerned and not affect its continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance
requirements for sluices which have a risk of having a serious impact on human lives, property, and/or socioeconomic activity by the damage to the
sluice concerned shall include the subsequent items in consideration of the
type of sluice:
(i) In the performance requirements for a sluice which is required to protect
the hinterland of the sluice concerned from tsunamis or accidental waves, the sluice shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable protection of the
hinterland of the sluice concerned from overflows by tsunamis or accidental waves.
(ii) The damage due to tsunamis, accidental waves, Level 2 earthquake ground
motions, or other actions shall not have a serious impact on the structural stability of the sluice concerned, even in cases where the functions of the sluice concerned are impaired. Provided, however, that as for the
performance requirements for sluices which require further improvement in the performance due to environmental, social, or other conditions to which
the sluices concerned are subjected, the damage due to said actions shall not
affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the sluice concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Locks)
Article 19 (1) The performance requirements for locks shall be as specified by
the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the purpose of enabling the safe and smooth navigation of ships between the water areas
having different water levels.
(2) The provisions of items (i) and (iii) of paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) of the preceding Article shall be applied correspondingly to the performance
requirements for locks.
(Performance Requirements for Revetments)
Article 20 (1) The provisions of Article 16 shall be applied correspondingly to the performance requirements for revetments.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance
requirements for revetments to be utilized by an unspecified large number of people shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to secure the safety of the users of the revetment concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Dikes)
Article 21 The provisions of Article 16 shall be applied correspondingly to the performance requirements for dikes.
(Performance Requirements for Groins)
Article 22 (1) The performance requirements for groins shall be as specified by
the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the purpose of mitigating the influence of littoral drift through effective control of sediment
transport.
(2) The provisions of item (ii) of paragraph (1) of Article 14 shall be applied correspondingly to the performance requirements for groins.
(Performance Requirements for Parapets)
Article 23 The provisions of Article 16 shall be applied correspondingly to the
performance requirements for parapets.
(Necessary Items concerning Protective Facilities for Harbor)
Article 24 The matters necessary for the performance requirements of protective facilities for harbor as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be
provided by the Public Notice.
Chapter IV Mooring Facilities
(General Provisions)
Article 25 Mooring facilities shall be installed in appropriate locations in light of geotechnical characteristics, meteorological characteristics, sea states, and
other environmental conditions, as well as navigation and other usage
conditions of the water area around the facilities concerned for the purpose of securing the safe and smooth usage by ships.
(Performance Requirements for Wharves)
Article 26 (1) The performance requirements for wharves shall be as specified in the subsequent items in consideration of its structural type:
(i) The performance requirements shall be such that the requirements specified
by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are satisfied so as to enable the safe and smooth mooring of ships, boarding of people, and handling of cargo.
(ii) Damage to the wharf due to self weight, earth pressure, Level 1 earthquake
ground motions, berthing and traction by ships, imposed load or other actions shall not impair the functions of the wharf concerned and not
adversely affect its continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance requirements for wharves which are classified as high earthquake-resistance facilities shall be such that the damage due to the action of Level 2 earthquake ground motions and other actions do not affect the rehabilitation through
minor repair works of the functions required for the wharf concerned in the
aftermath of the occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions. Provided, however, that for the performance requirements for the wharf which requires further improvement in earthquake-resistant performance due to
environmental conditions, social conditions or other conditions to which the
wharf concerned is subjected, the damage due to said actions shall not affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the wharf
concerned and its continued use.
(Performance Requirements for Mooring Buoys)
Article 27 (1) The performance requirements for mooring buoys shall be as specified in the subsequent items:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied to enable the safe mooring of ships. (ii) Damage due to variable waves, water flows, traction by ships, or other
damage shall not impair the function of mooring buoys nor affect their continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance
requirement of mooring buoys in the place where there is a risk of having a serious impact on human lives, property, and/or socioeconomic activity by the damage to the mooring buoys concerned shall be such that the structural
stability of the mooring buoy is not seriously affected even in cases when the
function of the mooring buoys concerned is impaired by tsunamis, accidental waves, and/or other actions.
(Performance Requirements for Mooring Piles)
Article 28 The performance requirements for mooring piles shall be as specified in the subsequent items:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied so as to enable the safe mooring of ships.
(ii) The damage due to berthing, traction by ships, and/or other actions shall not impair the function of the mooring piles nor affect their continued use.
(Performance Requirements for Piled Piers)
Article 29 (1) The performance requirements for piled piers shall be as specified in the subsequent items in consideration of the structure types:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied so as to enable the safe and smooth berthing of ships, boarding of people, and handling of cargo.
(ii) Damage to the piled pier due to self weight, earth pressure, Level 1
earthquake ground motions, berthing and traction by ships, imposed load and/or other actions shall not impair the functions of the pier concerned and not adversely affect its continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance
requirements for piled piers which are classified as high earthquake-resistance facilities shall be such that the damage due to Level 2 earthquake ground
motions and other actions do not affect the rehabilitation of the functions
required of the piers concerned in the aftermath of the occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions. Provided, however, that as for the performance
requirements for the piled pier which requires further improvement in
earthquake-resistant performance due to environmental conditions, social or other conditions to which the pier concerned is subjected, the damage due to
said actions shall not adversely affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the pier concerned and its continued use.
(Performance Requirements for Floating Piers)
Article 30 (1) The performance requirements for floating piers shall be as specified in the subsequent items in consideration of its structure type. (i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied so as to enable the safe and smooth mooring of ships, boarding of people, and handling of cargo.
(ii) The damage due to self weight, variable waves, Level 1 earthquake ground motions, ship berthing and traction by ships, and/or other actions shall not
impair the function of the floating pier nor affect its continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance requirement of the floating piers in the place where there is a risk of having serious impact on human lives, property, and/or socioeconomic activity by the damage to the mooring buoys concerned shall be such that the structural
stability of the floating pier is not seriously affected even in cases when the function of the mooring buoys concerned is impaired by tsunamis, accidental waves, and/or other actions.
(Performance Requirements for Shallow Draft Wharves)
Article 31 The provisions of Article 26 or Article 29 shall be applied
correspondingly to the performance requirements for shallow draft wharves.
(Performance Requirements for Boat Lift Yards)
Article 32 The performance requirements for boat lift yards shall be as specified in the subsequent items in consideration of its structure type:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied so as to enable the safe and smooth lifting and launching of boats.
(ii) Damage due to self weight, earth pressure, water pressure, variable waves, berthing and traction of boats, Level 1 earthquake ground motions, imposed
loads, and/or other actions shall not impair the function of the boat lift yards
nor affect their continued use.
(Performance Requirements for Ancillary Facilities of Mooring Facilities)
Article 33 (1) The performance requirements for ancillary facilities of mooring facilities shall be as specified in the subsequent items in consideration of the
type of facilities:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied so as to facilitate the safe and smooth use of mooring facilities.
(ii) The damage due to self weight, earth pressures, Level 1 earthquake ground motions, berthing and traction of ship, imposed loads, collision with vehicles, and/or other damage shall not impair the function of the ancillary facilities
nor affect their continued use.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance requirements for the ancillary facilities for mooring facilities which are
classified as high earthquake-resistance facilities shall be such that the
damage due to Level 2 earthquake ground motions and other actions do not
affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions required
of the piers concerned in the aftermath of the occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions. Provided, however, that as for the performance requirements
for the ancillary facilities of the mooring facilities which require further
improvement in earthquake-resistant performance due to the environmental conditions, social or other conditions to which the pier concerned is subjected, the damage due to said actions shall not adversely affect the rehabilitation
through minor repair works of the functions of the facilities concerned and their continued use.
(Necessary Items concerning Mooring Facilities)
Article 34 The items necessary for the performance requirements of mooring facilities as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be provided by the Public
Notice.
Chapter V Port Transport Facilities
(General Provisions)
Article 35 (1) The performance requirements for port transport facilities shall be such that the port transport facilities satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable the safe and smooth usage of vehicles and ships in consideration of its facility type in light of geotechnical characteristics, meteorological characteristics, sea states and/or other environmental conditions, as well as the traffic conditions
in the port and its hinterland.
(2) The performance requirements for port transport facilities shall be such that port transport facilities have structural stability against self weight, earth
pressure, water pressure, waves, water currents, earthquake ground motions,
imposed loads, winds, flames and heat from fires, collision with ships and/or other actions.
(Performance Requirements for Roads)
Article 36 (1) The performance requirements for roads shall be as specified in the subsequent items:
(i) Roads shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to ensure the safe and smooth flow of traffic within the port and between the port and the hinterland in consideration of the traffic characteristics in the port.
(ii) Damage due to imposed loads shall not adversely affect the continued use of the relevant roads without impairing their functions.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance requirements for roads having tunnel sections shall be as specified in the
subsequent items:
(i) Damage due to self weight, earth pressure, water pressure, and Level 1
earthquake ground motions, and/or other actions shall not adversely affect the continued use of the relevant roads and not impair their functions.
(ii) Damage due to Level 2 earthquake ground motions, flames and heat from fires, and/or other actions shall not affect rehabilitation through minor
repair works of the functions required for the roads concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Parking Lots)
Article 37 The performance requirements for parking lots shall be as specified in the subsequent items:
(i) Parking lots shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the safe parking of vehicles
without hindering port utilization and the safe and smooth flow of traffic. (ii) Damage due to imposed load shall not adversely affect the function and
continued use of parking lots.
(Performance Requirements for Bridges)
Article 38 (1) The performance requirements for bridges shall be as specified in the subsequent items:
(i) Bridges shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to ensure the safe and smooth flow of traffic within the port and between the port and the hinterland in consideration of the characteristics of traffic in the port.
(ii) Damage due to self weight, variable waves, Level 1 earthquake ground
motions, imposed load, winds, and ship collisions, and/or other actions shall not adversely affect the continued use of said bridge without impairing its
function.
(iii) Even in cases that the functions of bridges are impaired by damage due to
Level 2 earthquake ground motions, such damage shall not have a serious
effect on the structural safety of the bridges. Provided, however, that as for the performance requirements for bridges which requires further
improvement in earthquake-resistant performance due to environmental,
social conditions and/or other conditions to which the bridges concerned are subjected, the damage shall not adversely affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the bridges concerned.
(2) In addition to the requirements provided in items (i) and (ii) of the preceding
paragraph, the performance requirements for the bridge constituting a part of
a road which is connected to high earthquake-resistance facilities shall be such that the damage due to Level 2 earthquake ground motions and other actions
do not affect rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions
required of the bridge concerned in the aftermath of the occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions. Provided, however, that as for the performance requirements for the bridge which requires further improvement in
earthquake-resistant performance due to environmental, social conditions
and/or other conditions to which the bridge concerned is subjected, damage due to said actions shall not affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the bridge concerned and its continued use.
(Performance Requirements for Canals)
Article 39 The performance requirements for canals shall be such that the
requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism are satisfied for the sake of securing the safe and smooth navigation of ships in harbors by taking into consideration the traffic characteristics in
the port including navigating ships and others.
(Necessary Items concerning Port Transport Facilities)
Article 40 The items necessary for the performance requirements of port
transport facilities as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be provided by the Public Notice.
Chapter VI Cargo Handling Facilities
(General Provisions)
Article 41 (1) The performance requirement for cargo handling facilities shall be such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism are satisfied in light of geotechnical characteristics,
meteorological characteristics, sea states and/or other environmental conditions, as well as the conditions of cargo handling.
(2) The performance requirement for cargo handling facilities shall be such that the facilities have stability against self weight, waves, earthquake ground motions, imposed load, winds, and/or other actions.
(Performance Requirements for Cargo Handling Equipment)
Article 42 (1) The performance requirements for stationary cargo handling
equipment and rail-mounted cargo handling equipment (hereinafter referred to as "cargo handling equipment") shall be such that the requirements specified
by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are satisfied so as to ensure the safe and smooth handling of cargo and to keep them from
interfering with the mooring of ships or berthing and unberthing of ships.
(2) In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the performance
requirements of the cargo handling equipment cited in the following shall be as specified in the respective items:
(i) The performance requirements for oil handling equipment shall be such that the damage due to self weight, Level 1 earthquake ground motions, winds, oil weight and pressure, and other actions do not adversely affect the continued use of the oil handling equipment concerned without impairing its function.
(ii) The performance requirements for cargo handling equipment installed at
high earthquake-resistance facilities shall be such that the damage due to
Level 2 earthquake ground motions and other actions do not affect
rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the equipment concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Cargo Handling Areas)
Article 43 (1) The performance requirements for cargo handling areas for the safe and smooth handling of cargo shall be as specified in the subsequent
items:
(i) Cargo handling areas shall satisfy the requirements specified by the
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to ensure the safe and smooth handling of cargo.
(ii) Damage due to imposed load and other actions shall not adversely affect
the continued use of the cargo handling areas and not impair their functions. (2) In addition to the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph, the
performance requirements for cargo handling areas which need to function in an integrated manner with high earthquake-resistance facilities during
disasters shall be such that the damage due to Level 2 earthquake ground
motions and other actions do not affect rehabilitation through minor repair
works of the functions required of the areas concerned in the aftermath of the
occurrence of Level 2 earthquake ground motions. Provided, however, that as for the performance requirements for cargo handling areas which require
further improvement in earthquake-resistant performance due to
environmental, social and/or other conditions to which the cargo handling
areas concerned are subjected, the damage due to said actions shall not affect the rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions of the cargo
handling areas concerned and their continued use.
(Necessary Items concerning Cargo Handling Facilities)
Article 44 The items necessary for the performance requirements of cargo handling areas as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be
provided by the Public Notice.
Chapter VII Storage Facilities
(Performance Requirements for Storage Facilities)
Article 45 The performance requirements for storage facilities shall be such that
the storage facilities satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so as to enable the safe and appropriate
storage of cargo in consideration of geotechnical characteristics, meteorological
characteristics, sea states and/or other environmental conditions, as well as the conditions of cargo handling.
(Necessary Items concerning Storage Facilities)
Article 46 The items necessary for the performance requirements of storage
facilities as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and others shall be provided by the Public Notice.
Chapter VIII Facilities for Ship Services
(Performance Requirements for Facilities for Ship Service)
Article 47 (1) The performance requirements for facilities for ship services shall
be such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are satisfied for the provision of safe and smooth
services to ships in light of geotechnical characteristics, meteorological
characteristics, sea states and/or other environmental conditions, as well as the conditions of ship entry.
(2) The performance requirements of water supply facilities for ships shall be
such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are satisfied for the supply of clean water to ships.
(3) The performance requirements for ship storage facilities shall be as specified in the subsequent items:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism are satisfied so as to enable the safe bringing-in and bringing-out of ships.
(ii) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism are satisfied so as to enable the proper fixing of ships.
(Necessary Items concerning Facilities for Ship Service)
Article 48 The items necessary for enforcement of the performance requirements for facilities for ship services as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of
Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be
provided by the Public Notice.
Chapter IX Other Port Facilities
(Performance Requirements for Fixed and Mobile Passenger Boarding
Facilities)
Article 49 The performance requirement of the fixed and mobile passenger
boarding facilities shall be as specified in the subsequent items for the safe and smooth boarding of passengers in consideration of its structure type:
(i) The requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism shall be satisfied so as to enable the safe and smooth boarding of passengers.
(ii) Damage due to self weight, Level 1 earthquake ground motions, imposed
load, winds, and/or other actions shall not adversely affect the continued use of the fixed or mobile passenger boarding facilities and not impair their
functions.
(Performance Requirements for Dikes for Waste Disposal Areas)
Article 50 (1) The performance requirements of dikes for waste disposal areas shall be such that the requirements specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are satisfied so as to appropriately
dispose wastes and protect disposal areas.
(2) The provisions of Article 16 shall be applied correspondingly to the performance requirements for dikes for waste disposal areas.
(Performance Requirements for Beaches)
Article 51 (1) The performance requirements for the beaches shall be as specified in the subsequent items to facilitate the maintenance of the port and harbor
environment:
(i) Beaches shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so that they will contribute to the development of the port and harbor environments.
(ii) Beaches shall be capable of maintaining a stable state over a long term against variable waves and water flows.
(2) In addition to the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph, the
beaches which are utilized by an unspecified large number of people shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism so as to ensure the safety of the users of the beaches
concerned.
(Performance Requirements for Green Areas and Open Spaces)
Article 52 The performance requirements for the green areas and open spaces shall be as specified in the subsequent items to facilitate development of port environments as well as the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the port and its surrounding areas:
(i) The green areas and open spaces shall satisfy the requirements specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so that they
contribute to the development of good port environments and to ensure the safety of the users of the green areas and open spaces.
(ii) The green areas and open spaces shall satisfy the requirements specified by
the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so that they can be utilized as a base for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the port and
its surrounding areas in the aftermath of the occurrence of Level 2
earthquake ground motions.
(iii) The damage due to Level 2 earthquake ground motions and other actions shall not affect rehabilitation through minor repair works of the functions
required of green areas and open spaces in the aftermath of the occurrence of
Level 2 earthquake ground motions.
(Necessary Items concerning Other Port Facilities)
Article 53 The items necessary for the performance requirements for fixed and mobile passenger boarding facilities, dikes for waste disposal areas, beaches, and green areas and open spaces as specified in this Chapter by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other requirements shall be
provided by the Public Notice.
Supplementary Provisions
(Effective Date)
(1) This Ordinance shall be put into force starting April 1, 2007.
(Transitional Measures)
(2) If, at the time of the effective date of this Ministerial Ordinance, existing port facilities subject to the technical standards (including those under
construction) are not in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance
(excluding Article 4), the provisions concerned shall not apply to those facilities, except where their improvement work starts after the enforcement date. If un-
amended provisions corresponding to the provisions concerned exist in the preceding cases, they shall remain applicable.