Which of the following is the correct procedure for obtaining a building permit in Japan

Which of the following is the correct procedure for obtaining a building permit in Japan

Which of the following is the correct procedure for obtaining a building permit in Japan?

A. Submit building plans to the local government → Obtain fire safety approval → Start construction

B. Start construction → Submit building plans to the local government → Obtain approval

C. Obtain urban planning approval → Submit building plans → Obtain building permit → Start construction

D. Submit building plans → Obtain building permit → Obtain urban planning approval → Start construction

E. Obtain environmental impact assessment → Submit building plans → Start construction

Answer: C

Explanation: The process for obtaining a building permit in Japan is: first, obtain urban planning approval (to confirm compliance with zoning regulations), then submit detailed building plans to the local government, obtain the building permit (confirming compliance with the Building Standards Act), and finally start construction—this is a mandatory procedure tested in the exam.