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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MANILA

, AUG 2 0 zaa2
DEPARTMENT ORDER) SUBJECT: Building Permits for Public Building
) Projects

Pursuant to Section 301 of the National Building Code (NBC) of the Philippines,
all public buildings to be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, converted or
demolished must have the necessary Building Permits issued by the concerned Local
Building Officials prior to project implementation.

The concerned DPWH implementing office (centraVregionaVdistrict/project

management office) - not the contractor - shall file the application for the Building
Permit with the Office of the Local Building Official.

All heads of Regional/District/Project Management Offices of the DPWH are

enjoined to review, and fully familiarize themselves with, the requirements of and
procedures for application for Building Permits pursuant to Rules I and II of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the NBC, such as conformity to local land use
plan and zoning, ownership of the building site, etc.

Furthermore, to ensure smooth project implementation, as-staked survey plans

indicating the actual location of the proposed building lines, property lines and affected
existing structures shall be prepared and approved by the DPWH implementing office
before the actual construction ofthe building and demolition of existing structures.

This Order shall amend other previous issuances inconsistent herewith and shall
take effect immediately.

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CHAPTER 3

PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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!;,;sEciION301. Building Permits

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:. ;~o:;person, firm.or corporation,includi.ng any agency or instrumentality of the
rnrrierit'sl1allerect,constn.ict,alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or
Ctu'i'e:orrcau'se the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefor
J'th~>BuildingOfficial assigned in the place where the subject building is located or ~.
bOi/dingworkistobe done .. ' ' .
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'.,SECTION302.Applicationfor permits
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i~;in,ord.erto obtain a.building permit, the applicant 'shall file an application therefor
.Siti~g~,an.d on the prescribed form with the Office of the Building Official. Every
nca~ionshall provide at)eastthe following information: " ..
"rn1V:Adescription of the work to be covered by'the permit applied for;
},:,(2IDescription and ownership of the lot on which the proposed work is to be
."".ope{asevidenced byTCT and/or copy' of the contract of lease over the lot if applicant
f1')'~{,the 'registered, owner;, . !
{;{'(3It.The 'use oroccupancyfor which the proposed work is intended;
,,(4):' Estimated cost of. the proposed work.
'iTo be:'submitted together 'with' such application are at least five sets of correspond-
"plans~and.specificationsprepared,signed and sealed bya duly licensed architect or
'l~engineer~~,incaSe
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ineer.in case of'mechanical plans, by a registered electrical engineer in case of electri-
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"~p'lans.,>and'bY licensed sanitary engineer or master plumber in case of plumbing
. 'DitarY'i~staliation plans except In those cases exempted or not required by the
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;;SECTION303 ..Proc~sing of Building Permits

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<:,J;heprocessing of building permits shall be under the overall administrative control
9peryision:of the Building Official and hisJ.echnical staff of qualified professionals.
A:,~!:,.processi.ngan application f9r abuilding permit, the Building Official shall see to
hat".the:applicant '.'satisfies and. conforms with approved standard requirements on
in9;: and.land use" lines and grades, structural design~ sanitary 'and sewerage,
ironmentalhealth, electrical and,mechanical. safety as well as with other rules and
~tio~spromulgated, in accordance with the provisions Of this Code.
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}'{SE,CTION 304.' Issuance of Building Permits
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'2V.whe'n'satisfied that the work. described in an application for building permit and
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submitted therewith, conform ,to the requirements of this
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, O~}and.()ther pertinent rules and regulations, the Building Official shall, within fifteen
.a~~:f.ro~.i payment - of the, required .fees by the applicant, issue the building permit,
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i The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of only a part or
portion of a building or structure whenever the plans and specifications submitted
together with the application do not cover the entire building or structure., ,
Approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or i;lltered
without the approval of the Building Official and the work shall be done strictly in
accordance thereto.

i SECTION 305. Validity of Building Permits

i The issuance of a building permit shall not be construed as an approval or
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1 authorization to the permittee to disregard or violate any of the provisions' of this Code.
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I Whenever the issuance' of a permit is based on approved plans and specifications
1 which are subsequently found defective, the Building Official is not precluded from
1 requiring permittee to effect the necessary cohections'in said plans and specifications or
from preventing or ordering the stoppage of any or all building operations being carried

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J on thereunder which are in violation of this Code.
A building permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall 'expire and,become
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null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced within' a
t period of one year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work so authorized
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is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for period of 120
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SECTION 306. Non-Issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permits
The Building Official may order or cause the non-issuance, suspension or
revocation of building permits on any or all of the following reasons or grounds:
(a) Errors found in the plans and specifications;
(b) Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied;
(c) Non-compliance with the provisions of this Code or of any rule or
regulation.
Notice of non-issuance, suspension or revocation of building permits shall always
be made in writing, stating the reason or grounds therefor.

SECTION 307. Appeal

Within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of advice of the non-issuance,
suspension or revocation of permits, the applicant/permittee may file an appeal with the
." Secretary who shall render his decision within fifteen days from date of receipt of notice
of appeal. The decision of the Secretary shall be final subject only to review by the office
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SECTION 308. Inspection and Supervision of Work

The owner of the Building who is issued or granted a building permit under this'
Code shall engage the services of a duly licensed architect or civil engineer to undertake
the full time inspection and supervision of the construction work. '
Such architect or civil engineer mayor may not be the same architect or civil '
engineer ,who is responsible for the design of the building. ,i,
. It IS understood however that in either case, the designing architect or civil engineer ,II,,','
IS not precluded from conducting inspection of the construction work to check and
determine compliance with the plans and specifications of the building as submitted.
There shall be kept at the jobsite at all times a logbook wherein the actual progress

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...luding.tests conducted, weather conditions and other pertinent data

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of ,the 'construction" the' said licensed architect or civil engineer
.. ' ii/sUbmit ,the' I~ook; 'duly signed and sealed, to the Building Official. He shall also
'\".pre""psre\and':slibinit'.Certificate 'o1.'Completion of the project stating that the
;;f~~nstruCtionof building conforms to the provisions of this Code as well as with the
~!:approvedplans and specifications. '
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, ffr::}::rNo b;uilding or,structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing use
, i:C~ccupancY' classification of a building or~structure or portion thereof shall be made
"ntil;\',the:.Buildin~r Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor, as provided in
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Occupancy shall be iss~ed by the Building Official within thirty
:roHdaVsifafterfinal inspection and submittal ofa Certificate of Completion referred to
'~the'~'pi"ec8dingsection, it is found that the building or structure complies with the "
trOvlslons:ofthis Code. " , . ,
: j~R:q:he:.Certificate of OcCupancy'shall'be posted or displayed in a conspicuous place
:;~,! ';thepremlses and shall not be removed except upon order of the Building Official.
~:, .'0~':J~e, non-issuance, suspension and. revocation of Certificates of OCcupancy and the
,~':ir:l"prOCedur8'for'appeal therefrom shall be governed in so far as applicable, by the provisions
'1?l,otS8Ctlon306 and 307 of this Code. ", .
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RULE I - BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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f" For purposes of this and other Rules the following definitions shaH apply:
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i 1.1- BUILDING PERMIT - A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant
I '." allowing him to proceed with the construction of a specific project after plans, specifications
; , .: and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the National Building
i' .' Code (pO 1096) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, It includes any or all of the Permits
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enumerated under Section 1 of Rule Ill.
11:2 'CONSTRUCTION - All onsite work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation,
I, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structures.
I 1.3, ERECTION - Installation in place of components of a building/structure.
! lA ADDITION - Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/
/.".. structures. \
1'1.5 ALTERATION - Construction in a building/structure involving changes in the materials used,
I partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does
I not increase the overall area thereof. "
I1.6 RENOVATION - Any Physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility
I and/or to improve its aesthetic quality.
I 1.7 CONVERSION - A change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any portion/s
i thereof which has different requirements.
11.8 REPAIR - Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure to
I. restore its original condition.
I 1.9 MOVING - The transfer of any building/structure or portion/s thereof from its original location or
',:' ; position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.
"1.10 DEMOLITION - The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in
part .
.1.11',ANCILLARY BUILDING/STRUCTURE - A secondary building/structure located within the same
.. premises the use of which is incidental to that of the main building/structure.
" Building Permits:

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No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall
erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or struct ure or cause the same to be
done withdut first obtaining a building permit therefor from the Building Official assigned in the place
where the subject building is located or the building work is to be done.
However, a building permit shall not be required for the following constructions and repairs;
. provided that said constructions or repairs shall not violate any provisions of the Code and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations:
a) Minor Constructions:
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1. Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children's playhouses, aviaries, poultry houses and the like,
not exeecding 6 sq.m. in floor area, providelio-they are completely detached from any other
building and are intended only for the private use of the owner.
2. Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding 20 sq.m. in
floor area, exclusively for the private use of the owner.
3. Installation of window grilles.
4. Garden pools for the cultivation of water plants and/or aquarium fishes not exceeding 500
niillimeters in depth.
5. Erection of garden walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.80 meters in height, cementing
of footpaths, garden walks and/or driveways.
b) Repairs:
I. Repair works not affecting or involving any structural member, such as replacement of
deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gu(ters, downspouts, fascias, ceilings and/or sidings.

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',". 2 .. Repair of non load-bearing partition walls. ' , <;i2';:/'il":lf?f,~~

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3. RepailS of any interior portion of a house not involving addition orialteration. " .!:'.,:.",,;!;,,:~
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~: ~~~:~ ~~J/~;~:;f:c~e;~~:~1 :~~:'rY or plumb~g fixtures, such~t~~~t:~~:~~.~::~g:~~~z~i
unn~s and bldettes, pipes,. faucets, valve~, water ~u~ps ~.d/ or tan.ks.li?~l~xlJ'-fr;:~;;'f;~Y"r:it:~}l:t;~~
8. RepaIr or replacement of faulty.qr detenorated wmng deVlces, fixt~res andsafety,~~\,'.1(.~s,'i;{;"~i
provided that no alteration shall be made on the.service entrance' and the mainswitcl1'or.break
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3. Requirements:, " ,,-i:,;;:~~i.~/Ef.~~:~\~1~D:i.

. Any person desiring to obtain a !Juilding p~lmit shall file an application t;~~~efo~!1})VCitmg:'~(o~jfi
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3.1 Toget~er .with the. accom;l~hedapplicati~n

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a) In case the applicant is the registered owner o~the, lot:
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1. Certified true copy 0 '_.\TCT,__, :,' ~.;:u;"; ;:i,,:~:'1i",""
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2. Tax DeclaratIOn, and . ' q,';;:;-h";;"'\~;"
3. Current Real Property Tax Receipt. i . ,'::';;.:);<\;';:\,1'
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b) 'In case the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot: . ':':::;;t~~f.xr;r\
1. Duly notarized copy'ofthe Contractof~ase,or'! '" ., __i' ;.a:':~~
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2. Duly notarized copy of the l;)e.edof Absolute Sale; or:::':~:\(jjJit, '.... 'ftt~~~\~~):
3. Duly notarized copy of the Contract of Sale;: - ,.. ::[!lit;.':;\: ." 1("""

3.2 Five(~) sets of plans ~~aweCific~tion~ ~re~~fe~~"S!g~ed.an~S?t!~4,;,,:.;.;~~~~j~E~;~

a) . by a duly ~censed' arc~tect or ~ivil engineer; incase of aI:chitectural!a;94:~t.r.u,R(~r,~'~R!,.
b) by a duly hcenseu samtary englOeer ormaster.plumb~r,in.case'
of plumbing;
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installation plans; ' ; >;;"':;"!:!:"":':;:,i'\'K::f4-

c) by a duly licensed prof~ssional electrical engineer, incase. ol elect~ic!l;i,p,l~l;'
d) by a duly licensed professi6J:tal mechanical,'engineer, in C~SILl?f;me~.~p~ I
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NOTE: Plans and specifications: shall not ber~qui.r~d for .. ' .:.:,. ":&:;'!.~~>jt.(~:/
a) traditional indigenous family dwellings which are intended' for th.~j~S~~lU1s!
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of the family of the, owneIonly an~'construct~d of native~a~~rtcH~~~Sh;~~::Ba.-Fb~::nip
logs or lumber, the total cost of which does not'exceed fifteenthousand!~S9s (F.l '
b) singledetach~d dwellings upt020sq.m.'in f1oorarea:':;},'rtr{~i,{ .. ~~~
F,o~~ny of.tlle~bovc,,~/si~PI.e,~ketc~.'~hh~~ens~~~;,,~cc~i~~~g;~l~i~ .,~~~n'and1;
vIClruty map , Willsuffice
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a) Location plan within a' two-kilometer radius forcomf!1ecial, i~d~~t~,ial~~';J~li!~~i9~!8gm'
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'1 plex, .and with.in a half-kilometer rad~us.for.residenti.~rbuilding~';'~(~I.lY.:~~~X~V!~?U~~i(~k:
:'1 S~owlOgprorrunent:landmllrks :or major-thoroughfares' for. easy,re.f,~r;eJ1.~~;~~~!~\~f~fM~~t:
Site development and/or 10 catton plan at scale'pf'l :200 M'stall~:hlr,d:o(a~Y{~9.r,\~eP.Jenti.~f,il!e f.
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'large-scale development showing 'posi~ionof buildingin relationto)9t:(~~~~~~$,,~lIJl,~io~~:~itl
in and adjoining the lot shall be hatched; and distancesbet~ee~f.I,}~~::Pf~pose ;an~[~~~ti ,i
buildings shall be indicated ' ,; ;~~j'.;:;.::\\(i.~~!W~;:::I' .
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'::.i d) Elevation (at least four) at scale of not less than I: 100 M. ,;;;J':::Ht'~~; .. ;'l't:

e) Sections (at least two rat scale of I : 100 M, ii .. ,j;; '. ,i,::,;J\;:,i:i'J1:;;~~1.;(;t(~~~~<:~/~"::.W1,~i;W-i
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o Foundation Plan at'scale of not less than.'I:l 00 M .. ';--i-:'A:~;~l\:~f;:~::\}:i t~'iq:;iS;:' .;

'. g) . Floor.fra,ming plan at sc;tl~,ofnot less th~n 1: ~00 M .. ;,:..-' '. \~g.f;-i\"."'::~

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a) Design analysis shall be required for all buildings or structures exceptIor theJollow4ng:.;
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I. Traditional indigenous family dwellings as dermed in Section 2~ of the NBC:-,:,:'0:'
2. Single detached residential buildings with a total floor area up to 20.00,sq:rn:,\i":;Y
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" b) Boring and Plate Load Tests , ,,' ',;,>_:':;'"i~
Pursuant to Section 7 .03 (S~il Classification) of the NationalStru~t~al Co'qe.fo~:}';,n:W
. Building~, it is the responsibility of the designer to order adequat~ soilexploratio~':>\:;;;0';
, (including test borings) for any building or structure of anyheight, if in ~~ j~4gment:;it
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1 such is necessary. However, as" rule , test borings or plate l~d testS'Shall b,er~q~~~;.;~
I for buildings or a structures of four (4) stories and higher.: ,:, -.,:":>:.' :;,:},';,::'>'.t\'#~'
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Pursuant to Section 2.01 (Earthquake Forces) of the National Structural Code for:~,',':;!t';,"
I BuHdings, every buildil1gor structure and every portion therepf, except Category: l'of~~#.
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,I Group A Occupancies which are less than 7.5 meters in height, shall be,designed and\:~Y'
, " '. - -. '. \ ,- "'j~
constructed to resist stresses produced by lateral forces. , ",'" i';~~r:T';'_V/iI',,.':,.i},
'A~ 3.2.2.2 Sanitary/Plumbing:"
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I a) For new sanitary installation with more than t~enty (20) units, of plllmbii1g il1Sta,lJ!':j.i'):,J:
! tions, water supply, storm drainage, water purification and sewage;treatllleJ1t':plant;:;g:\;m '
i applications shall be accompanied by sanitary pl3ns and specificationS'sig~ed'-and'_ ..,;:.~~~
!
sealed by a duly licensed Sanitary Engineer containing the folJowing:f~"":e,~:,,::;!-,'i;':'>Wli
. "'.' ..... ",. /;' - . :.~~~:..t :');)::~1:~~~';;;,,1'~::,:J';"::\~l~;':',:~"1;:
1. Sarutary plan, lay-outs and detaIls. ,;_ " .',Ii; :.': ~": ;'<L'''{ ::t",:~':fP;
2. Isometric drawings of roughing-ins of sanitary drainage, ve~~i1~tionlin~.h9t~~1
cold distribution/supplies to plumbing fixtures and equipmeJ1t.Y-' )'/: ;'~~}~;'r:{'~u~{:
3. Detail drawings of Imhoff tanks/septic .tanks in the absence' 9f disposal,to':the',iL"~i:f''
street sanitary sewer, sewage treatment plant. " : "'-';':::., i>:":,:>;,>
4. Riser diagram of drainage includ.ing details or-miscellaneous appurtenancesisuch as;
manholes, junction boxes, catch basins, water/sewer/storm drainageconnections:~'
5. Design analysis, technical specifications. '" ; "/."'j ,;':> }c'.;:' ';~:;:i\i,'?:)~~:
6.
, 7.
Estimate of cost (for statistical purposes only).,:, ,<,,::(,\:<::::,!.:
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Detail drawings of deep well water source and wat~r treatm,ent'device,4t,:thellb~lIa
'of municipal water system . c," ,< ~;,'i:'i!';~\i,,),~,,;<'i,":1:>';k;:Ftt,:
b) For additional and/or alteration of existing sanitary'instalJat~oninvoIYing'm~re!th,~~"
twenty (20) units of plumbing installations, water supply, stor/lldrainage'Wllt~r;~H;;
purification and sewage treatment plant, applicati!)nshall bea(;companied by sa~t~;'~,"
pl~~s and specific~tions signed and sealed by a duly li~nsedS~ni~,~ry.:~~gi~~e.r.,',,~8~i;}!:~1
talrung the followmg:' " ",...' I,,:, ":;':',-j'::";,:\,,,{.~!,;
I. Design analysis and plans of the original installation.", ',' , ,,' /c},};;<~tf*$j .
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2. Plans and detail drawings or additional installation.; ;:',: ,,'I::,':,;;:(,:>'i~'\
3. Estima ted cost of additional/a! tered installation (f orstatisticat' purposes only:
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c) For new sanitary installation with more than twenty (20) unitsoC:plumbing';:' 1,;,:S\
installations and water supply, the Engineering Documents sign~dilnd ~ealed:by la') "i(,
duly licensed.Master Plumber who is also a registered Engineer or a'Master Plumber~'~;'
who has been issued a Certificate of Recognition as a Designer by the Board of ,'"
Plumbers shall include the fol1o~ng:' , ' " '\' f" ',\

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.j~L,:<i:Sanitaryplan,layouts and details. , '.' .
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Isometric d(awingsof roughing-ins of ventilation lines, hot and/or cold distribution/
q~:
::>:.' :'supplies to plumbing fIXtures and. equipment.
';;'::\3.:,',,Designanalysis, technical specifications., .'
,..></;4;'(,) Estimate.of cost (for statistical purposes only).
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d)I:;i For additional and/or alteration of existing sanitary installation involving more than twenty
;}':: : (20)units of plumbing installations and water supply, the Engineering Documents signed and
,t1.1i;g;~i;!'seale~:bY
a duly licensed Master Ph.tmber, who has.been issued a Ce~ificate of Recognition as
.f~i\BY:.: a ,Designer by the Board of Master Plumbers, shall mclude the followmg:
f$t;~:!t"~;'.',:,,;" ,'," "
";:i!<.',~ U.. Design analysis and plans of the original installation.
:\>.} , 2~ ..Plans and detail drawings of additional installation.
';t~~I:}.
, .Est~~e,dc?st of additional/altered instaJlation (for statistical purposes only).
J.ej\(For~~w';addition;U or altered plumbing installation not exceeding twenty (20) units, the
'I" ':t,.;:;.:\:.:.:,.,: ,Engin.e.e~.g.DocumentsSign. ed and sealed by ,a duly licensed Master Plumber shall include the ,
"'!i>,,:,~,;t ....folIowmg. ,. " "
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,'~%:"','. 1. Plumbing Plan and Layout. '
r:~<l;,' 2 .. ,Isometricdrawing .. "
<.;~;!"3." Guide specifications and Bill of Materials.
:~i~;';?1J/!"!Estimateof Cost (for statistical purposse only).
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; ,3::,. MechaRic8I:
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The corresponding plans and specifications for 50HP or more, signed and sealed by a duly
. licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer shall contain the following:
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'. cencrallayout plan for each floor, to a scale of not less than 1: 100 M; indicating the
equipment in heavier lines than the building outline.
Names of machinery and corresponding brake horsepower shall be indicated .
.Longitudinal and. transverse action drawn to scale of at least I: 100 M showing inter-
floor relations and defining the manner of support of machinery (whether through
building structure, by separate staging, or by foundations resting on the ground) .
.Isometric dtawingofpiping system showing:
assembly of pipes on racks and supports .
. complete individ ual piping system .indicating terminal to terminal valves. fittings,
.. ,. '. sizes and color coding ..
;; 4. ptanindicating location of store rooms, fuel tanks, fire extinguishing system, fire doors,
... ,.,.fire escapes ladders and other similar fire protective facilities ..
:{;",:'SI~:.I..;,Plans of all duct work installations, indicating dampers, controls, flIters. fireproofing.
:~.'.' .".........acoustical and thermal insulation. '
';"/ .. 6:'':':. 'Detailed plans of machinery foundations and supports drawn to scale of at least 1.50 M.
:<~~?,:;;::"LDe'ta~ed:plarisof boilers and pressure vessels with a working pressure of above 10 psig
\':tr\":~'~~;;regardlessofHP rating drawn to scale of at least PSO M..
:~"':;:4"Co~putation and detailed plans of elavators, escalators and the like, drawn to scale
".. of at least 1:50 M..
9." Complete machinery list, showing: ..
Name and type of machinery
. Make and catalog number, size, model. serial number, capacity
c.,: Revolution per minute (RPM) and drive (direct, Vbelt or flat-belt. gear reducer,
",' hydraulic, magnetic, chain or line shafting)
, Motor or Prime Mover, showing
'.1. ' . ICE (lnterl)ational Combustion ~ngine):
", a. Horsepower (HP) rating
b. RPM (Revolution per minute)
c. Total Horsepower
d. Fuel
. e. Use'

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Electric Motor: ..
a. Horsepower (HP) rating
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b. RPM (Revolution per minute) ) ,r >~.~r\~~~;
. c. Voltage .
d. Chase .'
e. Cycle
f. Current
g. . Kilowatt (KW)
h. Use
10. Flow Sheets
For Processmg Plant, Manufacturmg Plant for Assl!mblyPlant .. :.l\t;,~::f;'.)":';ii
b) For au
installations,additions or alterations involving machine1)'ofat least 20 Hl',Jhe"";;I\:",'
signature of the applicant shall be sufficient.. '.' . '.. "!'\;',~<,:U~::";~))~("
c) Estimate of cost of installation and e~ipment shall be submitted. "::':;:';!;'i-':i/;.:}:'6:.f~\',',.

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3.2.2.4 Electrical: " ...

a) For new electrical installation with more than twenty (20) outlets or.a capacity,of.ll1Ore tllin'a
.4 Kw, of any voltage, application shall be accompanied by.electricalplansandspec;tlcatio.!1s k:
signed and sealed by a duly licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, containing JheJQPowi.ng:
1.. ' Genen!1 electri~al'layout with legends /~:i\"/;~p:l,,:::;:~:::;.;-i ...
;:' . ~~~ed~~:r:~gram:, ..,~i~';;
..,;~;;\;t:::;lL)~2,
4 Schedule of loads .:;':;':""/.:; uj;.,'
5: Design analysis .. ';;>."';""1::~~::;:;:':.
6.< Estimate of Cost (for statistical pu;p~ses only)
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b). . For addition and/or alteration of existing electrical installation inv()lving more than'200utlets'
or .l11oret\1,an4 KW of any voltage applications shall be accompaniedby,el~c~ri~~pl~n$:and~:0 .
.specifications signed and sealed.by a duly licensed Professional Electrical J3~g;ne~r(;ontaining~;i
the following: ', .. , ..... :)';/,'.:::;,';::' "iU:'/;:\:,:'r\
I. Design analysis of original service entrance equipment, main feederl branch'toge.ther~with

2. ~~e~d:ii:~~~: ~~s~~~~~ln;nd additional installation .. ',,""~;'::,{<~.:',:

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3 .. ~chedule of load ofnewinstallation.J.i.I ....'\ ":.:'
4. General electrical layout with legends .. f' . /J~ .
5. Estimated cost of new installation and cost of modification (forstatistica1 PUr~se$'only),
l: " f ', . ".' '. '" .~' . :,",;. ~""",',-._:' ':,1;- :\', <~::l'r\';::,.,<i~::t;~~,~::;'>.r.
c) For new, additional or altered elect,ri~annsta1lation notexceedjng'~wenty{20},011t!e,t$or:Il:i:.;;ii
capacity of a 4 KW up to 600 volts, application shall be accPplpanied:by,(bi11of'materials"and'
a sketch signed by at least a duly Hcensed Master Electriciancontairling~the\Jonow,ing:;~':'/:~~:1{'"
j I," Single line diagram ofeJectricalinstallations .. ' " '" .... "..:.',;:,;.\:,;:\t;;:';~.;ir-kl;,'
2." General electrical layout 'with legends .'.' ..'\:': ::",'~'. "::3~"":\~'s~i,:);" .

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3 ... Bill.of materials
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Estimate of Cos~ (for statistical purposes only)
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3.3 Logbook and standa~d drawing sheets .. ,.; '. ,;~,!;::',"~;,;>:);'/:f,!,;-(~~;~;::'~,{~f~};it':;f;'
1 3.4 Whenever necessary ,written certifications/clearances shall be obtained from the 'various government
.1
j authorities exercising regulatory functions affecting buildings and otherrelated"str!,lct~res,such'~~'the
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'.1 Human Settlements Regulatory Commissiori'{HSRC), for zoningandla-na;us~t~~A:;,;:i'i;!iJl,i::!{"
.01 National Housing Authority (NHA), for subdivisions and residentialco'ndoinini,urris:/;:'\P'2';\J::;:;:f ...
National Pollution ('ontrol Commission (NPCC), for pollution abatement and co~trol ';:"~;::.':
'.1
measures. i',.~;. )i;y: ... ,
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Ministry of Tourism (MOT), for touri~m oriented projects; .' :::~;~. ';!':,\!i"
Civil Aeronautics Administration (,AA), for height clearance forconstn,lctiQnS nearairw,rls;
1 Philippine Ports Authority (PPA); for constructions in port zones, etc.f.;;,:.I;ii~:~)!;:~k;iY:~;' :~1;:,':,
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ULE n~,PROCESSING OF APPUCATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS
\: i', ~{:\'ANDCERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
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. , ftoSections303 to 306, and 309 of the National Building Code (PO 1096) the fonowing pro-
o .sh.a1Ibe followed i~ the processing of appliClltions for and issuance of Building Pennits and Certi-
eSo( Occupancy.
~V.~;, .' ~
~;UdingPermits
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'.'t~!J:~
Icrlfica:tion.of Land Use and Zoning Compatibility: .
';'i';;l'heBuildingOfficial shall fll'St verify conf~rmity of the proposed building/s or structure/s with
'\ ..the)an(use plan and zoning regulations of the city/municipality. In the absence of an official
\:LandJJsePlan or.Zoning Regulations the Interim Guidelines provided in Section
!ofthis.RuIe shall be followed ..
~Fili~g'~fA;plicati~n: \.' .
';:'L2.1;},Whensatisfied that all documents, plans and specifications accompanying an application
"i,."i>::are in order, the Building Official gives due course to the application .
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1.2.Z/ppon receipt of application the Building'Official refers one (1) set of plans and specifi-
"
" ,'-: 'catIons to the Chief of the Local Fire Service (CLFS) for his evaluation, review and/or.
)ic\: ,'.'(recommendation with respect to frre safety and control requirements. The CLFS is given
':" ~ five days to act and submit his report to the Building Official. (Memorandum of Agree-
./) ~;'.':., "ment between the Ministry of National Defense (MONO) and the Ministry of Public Works,
:;:;::.' .. .' (MPW). ' ..
.'.~:.::.Une.and'Grade Verification
if'", .
. ID~:;~>.1.3.1tBuilding
official establishes and/or verifies lot as reflected in the torrens title or TCT and
,lit:"",:.
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its:relation to the proposed building/s.
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;i~}~~''t:j.~2.~:Buildingofficial establishes setbacks and determines grades in relation to road lots, property
: '3~X:~:;.):lines;'streetsor highways whether existing or proposed, as reflected in the landuse, zoning
tt;j':~;,.' .('or'developmentplan of the city/municipality including road widening and construction of
~tt(''::'various public utilities and other infrastructure projects.
t~~{;;Pr6'Q~~n~~iAp;lications: ' ...
~1;~j_,--C;rr~spondi~g.technic;U
staff evaluates building documents as to technical requirements for:
;~?':'i'.4:1ArcWtectural
j:i:: .,' .. 1.4.1 . Types of construction (Chapter 4 of the N .B.C.)
;~~;~:'
i ~; ~:,' ;":J'.4:Z .'Requirements of Fire Zones (Chapter 5 of the NBC).
~0;:.1;:., ;;j1.4.3:~_ Light and ventilation (Chapter 8 of the N .B.C.; Rule XVI; NBC Memorandum Order 77 .5).
:t;:'f~i.i',. :'.>.1.4.4 .. Building projections over public streets (Chapter 10 of the N .B.C.)
fi;7f.:,~";, ...:1.4.5' .. General design and construction requirements (Chapter 12 of the N .B.C.)
:0':Ct :. 1.4.6 Classification and general requirements by use or occupancy (Chapter 7 of the N .B.C.)
/,).r . "'~' . 1.4.7 Signs (Chapter 20 of the N .B.C ; Rule V of the implementing Rules and Regulations)
,'I~':'~{':; .. :;.. ~
'i~;i '1.4.2 . Structural
~;j,\,.:,', ., 1.4.2.1 Structural design requirements (National Structural Code for Buildings).
,;f!-:.'; '.- 1.4.2.2 Fire resistive requirements in construction (Chapter 6 of the N .B.C.).
j~S;;:~ . ,1.4.2.3 Excavations, foundations and retaining walls (Section 1202, Chapter 12 of the N .B.C.) .
.~'ll,~~::-i".'; .:' ,1.4,2.4 The use of computers (Chapter 19 of the N .B.C.).
'\lU:)'i;;;
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1.4.2.5 "'Pre-fabricated
.. construction (Chapter IS of the N.B.C.) .
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.Sanitary/Plumbing
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Sanitation (Chapter 9 of the N.B.C.)
~:'{!':;.' 1'.4.4 . Electrical.
)~i;:.;~r.;:'.1.:4,4.1.;~ie~~ocal~egulations (Chapter 13 of theN.B.C.; Rule IX, NBC Memorandum Order 774)
i';-':i~4:5,.' Mechanical .' '.

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 PROCESSING OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
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RECORDS O.R. f
RECORDS O. R.
PAYMENT OF FINAL FEES

ADVANCE UNEAND GRADE

UNE & GRADE
PAYMENT OF I~
/ 5O'l(, PERMIT
I FEE
SUBMISSON OF PREUMINARY PlANS OR INQUIRY

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Designing Architect / Civil Engineer

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Structural Engineer 0 I
Sanitary Engineer I
Prof. Electrical Engineer 1
Prof. Mechanical Engineer I
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SECTIONAL PER,Mll FLOW

(FOR SANITARY, ELECTRICAL &
MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS)

RECORDS O.R.
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PAYMENT OF FEES

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& ZONING

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INSTALLATION I ANNIJAL PERMIT

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H~;i:;S.I,''t~BUndiOgOfficial'stcchnical staff prepares assessment of corresponding fees, including

E:~:';;"i'i~:':i)heO.l
% Fire, F:und Fee (in accordance with the Memorandwn of Agreement between the
,t:;'!f';:;J\' :~MqND,andthe MPW, dated August 1.,1978.) ,
C:f::l'.s:2; Buildfug Official reviews technical evaluation and assessment of fees, including the Fire
;::t~>.
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Fund Fee .. ' ' '
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:6::,'ISsuance'of Building Permit:.

f ~~_';,~ii";,;"y::.,:~.".",,, ""_"" .,'".)" "', .
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..l.,When satisfied that the work described in an application for building permit and the plans
i~l1r<;,A;::l,\,.>;andspectfications submitted herewith, conform to the requirements of the Code as well as
t,~li ~~i,::;,.:, of. the se Rules, the Building Official shall, within fifteen days from payment of the required
" ;:t};~i;::;".~feesbythe,applicant, issue the building permit applied for. '
~~ti.6~2';"The Building Official may issu~ a pemlit for the construction of only a part or portion of a
. ':~?,',hbui1dingor;strUcture whenever the plans and specifications submitted together with the appli-
}.!id:(~,;'<':'\,cationdo:not cover the entire building or structure~ .
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t~fL6.3'?The' Building Official may issue a permit to excavate for foundation and basement even while
'~J~.,:;:::.;>.\:theapplicationis still being processed, and shall charge corresponding fees therefor in accordance "
,d{1/)"y,;t;with pertinent provisions of Rule Ill. The fee so collected shall be deducted from the total
;~tr':''';;i',bui1ding permit fees ...
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.A\Non-Issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permits:
.,f'i'' .,", '. , ., ...
"{\;fL7.l:':'The Building Official may order or cause the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of
~~;~':;,;c.:i ,building permits on any or all of the following reasons or grounds:
~!)<a';"'Errorsfuundin the plans and specifications;
;':-:';b.~.:'.hlCorrector inaccUrate data or information supp'lied; .
'.c; ..',~N6n-comi>liance with the pertinent provisions of the Code or of any rule or regulation
',:,.: issued thereunder~
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;;1~7.2~:';Notice. of non-issuance, suspension or revocation of building permits shall always be made in
~;;,:.,::".\\::,;,,~ting, stating the reasons or grounds therefor.
t~)er~ a~d Conditio~.of Permits:
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,,1('1:8:1 :\:ApProved 'plans and specifications upon which the issuance of the permit has been based shall
;;($.(~,',;.:.-:':' not be changed, modified or altered without the approval of the Building Official and the
dti~'>;\;\",('wOrk Shall be done strictly in accOrdance thereto ..
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.c;':1.8:2',;Th~issuance of a building permit shall not be construed as an approval or authorization to

<h>S I:, ',':/'c'the permittee to disregard or violate any of the provisions of the Code.
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':(:~1.8.3 '(,Whenever the issuance of a permit is based on approved plans and specifications which are'
"lL':.:/:subsequently found defective, the Building Official is not precluded from requiring permittee
Lt;\ '/toeffect the necessary corrections in the said plans and specifications or from preventing or
\l;:,}; .. ,~,'ordering the stoppage of any or all building operations being carried on thereunder which are
'j(:'\',<Lnot in accordance with the Code and/or this Rule ..
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,:A:tl :8~4;, In'the actWu 'execution ~f the project, the IU;chitect or civil engineer in charge of the cons-
:f':':';':i: :,truction\york may hire the services of one or more project inspector/s to assist in the full
,;.1;1':;\ :,;time inspection and supervision of all aspects of the construction. Said project inspector/s
~t... ,,<;::> must.be professiona1/s.who is/are duly registered aichitect/s, engineer/s, master electrician/s,
'.~: ... ' master plumber/s, etc., qualified in their respective disciplines.
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tJ.::l.8S'.:: The owner shall put up a sign complying with the prescribed dimensions and required in
.'c' >. formation as shown on the illustration on the following page. Such sign shall remain posted
'on the construction site for the duration of the construction.
/,>. ValiditY of a Building Permit:
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:~(>A building permit issued under the provisions of the Code shall expire and become null and void if
't,
the_building or .work authorized therein is not commenced within a period of one year from the date
fiofsuch 'permit, or if the building or work so authorized is suspended or abandoned' at any time after
,;: l,.it' has been commenced for a period of 120 days.
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 2. 'CERUFICATE &"&CUPANCY, FOR BUlL~INGS/STRUcruR.1~' CONSTR~crED AFTER
THE PROMULGATION OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE (PO 1096)

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Pursuant to Section 309 of the National Building Code (PD 1096), no building or structure shiill,:,'.i;,;:
be used or occupied and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or .. "
struct ure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building. Official has issued a Certificate of Occupanct!
therefor " {.it
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2.1 To secure a certificate of occupancy, the following procedure shall be followed: . '::';i~/
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2.1.1. The owner/applicant shall submit to the Building OfficW the following d?cuments:.;,~l;.
a. Certificate of Completion together with the logbook and the Building Inspection. ::;h~:
Sheet .duly accomplished by the contractor (if the construction is undertakeri.,by:,:;;:~1
con tract) and signed and sealed by the architect or civil engineer in-charge of.' ': '::,.'~;;1i
the construction work. Said architect of civil engineer may hire th,eservices of Qpe;~:i1~t
or more project inspector/s to assist in the full time inspection and supervision Qf a1l'~~1
aspects by the construction. Saidprojectinspector/s must be qualified'professional/s;\~~
who is/are duly registered architect/$'l'lmaster electrician/s, masterplumber/s;;et'c;":':'ifJ~
, . " . ' ," .. ~~.':....~-'!':~>--~~.,y;.~
b. Asbuilt plans and specifications jointly signed and sealed by thedesigningarc,hi!e~t~t$;:
or civil engineer and the architect or civil engineer in-chargeofthe constructionsand}lI~~ ,.
I: signed by the contractor (if the construction is undertaken by contract) and corifu' ..
by the owner. Said plans and specifications shall reflect faithfully all changes, ";'?r
modifications and alterations made on the originally approved plans and specificati
which are the basis of the issuance of t~e original building permit. ,... : ....
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NOTE:
Pursuant to Section 304 of the National Building Code, all such changes,modif1catil:!nJ,~
and alterations shall likewise beap'proved by the Building Official an~.the subsequel\ti~
amandatory permit therefor issued before auy w.ork on said changes, mqdifications';:1~;1
and alterations shall be started,. The as-builfplans and sPecifications. may bejust'{anfq\
orderly and comprehensive compilation of all the documents which include t~e ori ',,,.
approved plans and specification and all amendments thereto as actually built ortheyr~
may b~ an enti~ely new ~t.of plans and spe~ifications accurat:ly d~Scribingan~(or;j};,}~
reflectmg therem the buildIng as actually built. , , , ,<~~'~\
2.1.2. The Office of the Building Official shall undertake the final inspe~tion, verifi~tiol1and/or,]:"
review of the building based on the Certificate of Completion, logbook, plans; as built-plana
the case may be, and specifications on the prescribed sta,ndard form (see,MPW Form N:o;;;';
77-004-B), according to the following: '
2.1.2.1. 'Land Use
a. ConformitY,withapproved Land, Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance:,
2.1.2.2. Arcmtectural
a. Types of Construction (Chapter 4 'ofthe N.B.C.) "., ....
b. Requirements of fIre zones (Chapter 5 of the:N.B:t.)':' .. , ... "
c. Light and ventilation (Chapter 8 of the N .B.C.; Rule XVI; NBC Mem0la!l4
Order 77 .5) . , ." .: , .," ;'. "'~',.\ t:;". \tl;;.i"",,!i:~
d. Building projection. over public stre~ts (Chapter 10 oftheN~B.C.) ';.;<':';~t.
, e. General design and construction requirements (Chapter 12oftheN.J).C.)::' .
f. Classification and general requirements by use of occupancy (Chapter 7,.;;.l;'
, of the N .B.C.) " .' ..... ,.' ,;',:' '.~:':~;~?,;'f3'
g. Signs (Chapter 20 of the N .B.C., Rule v of the Implemen$g Rules.and'i,.~
Rc.'gulations) . " .. ;. U .':
:!.1.~.J. ~j~li.cJ~n.&~~E8..
a. Cl1/1lpliance with established line and grade.

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 "', structural and Civil Engineering'
'Struct~31de~ign (N~tional Struc~ral Code for Bllildings). ,
Fire-reSistive requirements in construction (Chapter 6 of the N .B.C.)
'Excavation, foundation and retaining walls (Section 1202 of the N .B.C.)
',d., 'Prefabricated construction (Chapter 15 of~he N .B.C.)
,'saOitary Engineering and Plumbing
a. Sanitation (Chapter 9 of the N .B.C.)
Electrical Engineering
a. Electrical regulations (Chapter 1'3 of the N .B.C.; Rule IX;NBC
Memorandum Order 77-4) ,
Mechanical Engineering'
, Fire~Extinguishings~stem(Section 1212, Chapter 12 of the N .B.C.)
to the Memorandum of Agreement signed on August 1, 1978 between the MOND
MPW, the, Building Official shall notify the Chief of the Local Fire Service to conduct
final insPection and require him to subnlit his Fire Safety Inspection Certificate within
,five (5) working days from receipt of notification. In case of non-issuance, suspension or
,revocation of said Certificate by the CLFS, he shall so state in writing the reasons or grounds "
therefor .

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Said certificate shall be issued by the Chief of the Local Fire Service (CLFS) not later
than five (5) working days from referral. ,I f, after the prescribed period, no action
istaken by the CLFS, the Building Official, may iss'ue the Certificate of Occupancy with
the condition that the fire safety requirements, shall be complied, with the prescribed
';, :'period set forth in the Fire Code of the Philippines.
In 2ase ofIndustrial building/s structures a certificate from the National Pollution (ontrol
, (N~CC)shall also be required.

,4", ,:Building Official's technical staff prepares assessment of fees.

,,';Building Official reviews technical evaluatiun and assessment of fees and
payment for the full amount offees.
Bu~ld:ingOfficialissues the Certificate of OccuPanc,' in-the form prescribel~ therefor (MPW
, Form 77-006-B) ,
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,,2.1.6.1: A partial Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for the use or occupancy
, " ",',' of a portion or portions of a building or struct ures prior to the complet ion of the
,'.,;..:.'.. , entire building or structures.
',:.t.:,~:};":',:',,:;~</:- 2.1.6.2~ Pursuant to Section 702 and 703 of the National Building Code, a building for
,i>, ;;".".,;. ' which a Certificate of Occupa IICYhas been issued may further be issued other

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fire- risk than.' theoriginal
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use or type .'of occupancy. .
?tCERTIFtCATES OF OCCUPANCY FOR BUltDINGS/STRUCfUltES COMPLETED PRIOR TO TilE
:-;.EFf,ECT.IYITYOFTHENATIONAL BUILDING CODE (P.O. 1096). '
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;':1':;?~:':}\fo~:~St~tiStical,structuralandnre' ~afetyand zoning purposes, aU buildings or structures constructed

~~~~occ,u.pie~,,.priortoPD 1096, without Certificate of Occupancy shall be required to secure said Certificate.
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<3.:1";;'.0 order'toobtain a Certificate of Occupancy for J building/struct'ure constructed and occupied prior
<:;".>:'" <t~;:the pr~mulgation of PD 1096, the following procedure shall be followed:
,",'.:,:; 3;f.'I, '. The',owner/applicant shall subMit to the Building Official MPW Form No. 77-005B, duly
-','" " ,"', acc~mplished under oath together with the following attachments;
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3.1.1.1. TCT, tax declaration with current tax reuivt, deed of sale, lease 'contract to' .-: ',": /:
purchase, as the case may be, of the lot and/or house. '.' ,.' ',: I , ..
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3.1.1.2. In the case of indigenous fanuly dwellings and houses of mixed materil~ls ha~g \;ti'\.-.
an area not exceeding forty (40) square meters: :, '" ':~:" /~/';::~h;}.\'.,
a.' A simple sketch, signed by the owner or his authorized repr"sentative/V', , ':~'i;J1:;\'"
showing the floor plans and elevations of the house, indica~ing thereon~the ~:.::(,:/:','
dimensions in meters and materials used. For elevations photographS:miy ';(~,;::,?
suffice in place of a sketch .. ',
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b. Site plan showing the building in relations to the lot indicating,tJi~reonSi.'~"."~'\T+":

the location and dimensions of courts
.' . and yards as well as the fuewa1ls~'
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if any}~/:':
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c. Vicinity map showing the street, street intersection and/or eaSuy~c~~le;:-~/

-landmarks .. ,- . " .. ' .. : " ' ':::',',.','~,:\;i;';?':';;'
d. A sketch of the plumbing andelel(trical systems indicating the n\UDber~d'.; ':";;';'
location of outlets, swit~s and ,nain circuit breaker ...
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3.1.1.3. In the case of single-detached or duplex family dwellings/living uni~ .fl?rthe ,. "r';r,':,
exclusive use of owner/applicant and his family, above forty (40) square meter.j !r<.':, "
in area: . '., __ -' " ":f,:.~;?,;;;;\"}'~":
a. As-built plans (Location and Site Plan, Architectural, Electrical; and ' ':,' '1
Sanitary/Plumbing Plans) signed by a duly licensed Architect orqvil " .'
Engineer in case.of architectural and structural plans, bya duly licensed
Professional Electrical Engineer in case of electrical plans, byaduly' , _ .,
licensed Sanitary Engineer,in case of sanitary' or plunlbing'i~taUatiQns:" \' ;'~"";,"
of more than 20 units or Master Plumber in case ofsanitary'or:plUmbing ;:.~>~,)\
installation not exceeding 20 units, by a Sanitary EngineerJor,~t8rY:t:;{:';,:;
installation of more than 20 units or MasterPlumbedor Sanitary.,\;;";<:-'<}.~':,":.,.
installation not exceeding 20 units that the sanitary facilities are itl or4e[: y\.:,
and by a Professional Electrical Engineer that the,' electric31 iIut3nati9Jl: J~\"'~:{.
are safe and in accordance, with the basic requirements, ofthe.NBC ...~,:':::/f.:''t{ifi'.,:
b. A Ccrtifiga~ from a duly licensed Civil Engineer or ArchitecttblittheL(,:., .'
..,:i~;,':;;\::;}
structure is safe, and the rue safety provisions are in ~r,de~,,:,.";;i.~:t,;,.:i'!i
3.1.1.4. In t~e ~se ~f Cat~~orr II ~nd II~ Buil~gs/ S.tru~~~s (C?mmercia1~:~d~i::z",.~tt:ji

apa mens. oenu ones, 0 e lsan d e

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andrtUlStlttutJdnai~tuil~hSlnt cl ud1Dthmul1ik~.famil)
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livm~ U1UtssU,f~;~"~~~')J~~~~ ;:":()'~,~,
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a. TCT, tax declaration with current tax receipts, deed of sale,leasecontra~:>>,.<~

or contract to purchase as th~ case may be, of thelot'an4/orb,uil~ng/;,: ~;.:... :;:i
:;~
structure. I ' "":;:! ,_,
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b. As-built plans (Location and Site Plan,Architectural,'Structural"Electric~r):>
Mechanical and Sanitary/Plumbing Plans), signed and' sealefbY'a du1Y"':;:"Y:~',;:':(t
licensed Architect or Civil Engineer in case of architecturalandstructura1":::~'~':'
plaDs. by a duly licensed Professional ElectriCal E;ngine~r:in case ,of'i:~.;; ',,:;,,~:,,::
electrical plans, by a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engine~rin.;' ,\'.f,}:\j'"
case of mechanical.plans, by a duly licensed Sanitary:Engineer'in:Case;of.~');':'~" ,.
sanitary or plumbing installation of more than 20 units of Ma$tefPlumber ~);,;,:
in ~se o~ sanitary or plum~mg installa~ons, not excc:e?ing~0,unt,ts:'t::.\~V:;;,t~~;1(-r
c. CertificatIOns from a duly licensed architect:and/or C1vil~ngmeer,.electrica1'.;,,/,
engineer, mechanical engineer and sanitary engineer or "master:pl~ml>~~V,k,::i./i:~'.
'that the building/structure is architecturally andstructura1ly'sound~':andl-~I"':~,~.:'::'
that the electrical,mechanical (if any) and Sanitary/p~umb.ing)rtsta1latioDS'?'(:': .
are in order (Refer to prescribedfonns therefor).'."., ',<,""
d. Fire Safety' Inspection Certificate issued by the CLFS. '

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3.1~2:,.Btilldings;or houses belonging to Category I (single detached residential and duplex) for the
,;:'~,:,:::,exclusiveuse of that owner/applicant shall be exempted from payment of fees, provided
,;;~,',: that the application therefor is rued within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Rule .
. ,');'{.' '. Failure of house owners to avail of the two (2) yean grace period above set forth shall
, ';'j!, ", bea ground for the impositio'n of a fme of Pl.OO per square meter of floor area. For
':.', ' buildings/structures belonging to Categories II and Ill, the fme shall be above. (This 2 years
.grace period expires on October 23, J 980).

ANNEX'~A.3" - PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR

AS~ENDED BUILDING COMPLETED PRIOR TO TIlE EFFECTIVITY OF THE NATIONAL
",' BUILDING CODE (p.D. 1096).
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:,',;,Allbuildings under Categories II and III in cities and municipalities with building ordinances prior
to the, promulgation of P.D. 1096, shall be required to secure certificates of occupancy if same are
,requir~d under the said ordinances.

~"The followingproc.edures shall befollowed:

J. The' owner/applicant shall submit to the Building Official MPW Form No. 77-005B, duly accom- "
, plished under oath together with the following attaclunents:
, 1.1 TCT 'or Real Property Tax Declaration or Deed of Absolute Sale and Tax Receipt for the
" current year if the lot is owned by the applicant/owner of the building .
.
.~
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1.2 Contract of lease or written consent of the owner/administrator or contract to purchase or
'; " ~ertificate of award, (in ~ase of government lots) if the applicant is not the owner of the lot.

, 1.3, As-built plans (location and site plan, Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical and
Sanitary/Plumbing Plans), signed and sealed by a duly licensed Architect or Civil Engineer
," ;incase of architectural and structural plans, by a duly licensed Professional Electrical Engi-
'neer in case of electrical plans, by a duly, Professional Mechanical Engineer in case ofmecha-
, nicaLplans, by a duly licensed Sanitary Engineer in case of sanitary or plumbing installation
of more than 20 units or Master Plumber in case of sanitary or plumbing installations not
.' ,exceeding 20 units.
If the building/structure is found to be non-conforming with the approved zoning
map, the pertinent provisions of the zoning ordinance of the locality shall be ap-
plied .
. 1.4 Certifications from a duly licensed Civil Engineer. Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engi-
neer, Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber, that the building/structure is structurally safe
andtheelectrical-mechan1cal and sanitary installation are in order.

0.'1 OS Fire Safety Inspection Certificate issued by the Chief of Local Fire Service, INP.
1.6 NPCC Certificate in the case of Industrial Buildings.
,TheB~ilding Official may inspect the buildingt~ confirm the contents of the documents. If
..the, Building Official is satisfied that all requirements have been complied with, he shall issue the
\' Certificate.of Occupancy.
3.; At the .i~stance of the owner or with his written consent or authorization in each case, buildings
, . und'er Categories II and III constructed prior to the promulgation of P.O. 1096 in all other
,;':Cities' and Municipalities without building ordinances or requirements for Certificates of Gccu-
;'pancy,' may be issued a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official following the same
:"fprocedures enumerated above and after payment of the corresponding fees therefor .
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,,4 ...Building under Category I in all Cities and Municipalities whether or not with an existing build-
, ing ordinances prior to P.D. 1096, may be issued Certificates of Occupancy by the Building
Official. at the -.instance of the owner or upon his written request or authorization provided
. 'that the same procedures (1 to 2) above are followed and after payment of the corresponding
fees therefor.

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 FEES:

4.1 CategOlY I (For Metro-Manila and 1st Class Cities)

a) Buildings with area not exceeding 100 sq. m ,' r 50.00'

b) Buildings with area above 100 sq. m. to 200 sq. m 75.00"
c) Buildings with area above 200 sq. m. t0300 sq. m " 100.00,'
d) Buildings with area above 300 sq. m. to 500 sq. m 200.00,
e) Buildings with area above 500 sq. m 400.00

4.2 For all other Cities and Municipalities, the fees shall be 50% ~f the above rat~~,"

4.3 Category II (For Metro-Manila and 1st Class Cities)

a) Buildings with area up to 5,000 sq. m . 50.00

b) Buildings with area above 5,000 sq. m. up to . 100.00
10,000 sq. m. '"
c) Buildings with area above 10,000 sq. m. up to . 200.00
20,000 sq. m.
d) Buildings with area above 20,000 sq. m. up to " ..... 400.00
30,000 sq. m. ,,".,,:
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e) Buildings with area above 30,000 sq. m ' . 800.00 . '
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4.4 For all other Cities and Municipalities the Fees shall be 50% of the above rates, .
4.5 Category 1lI (For Metro-Manila and 1st Class Cities)

a) Buildings with area up to 5,000 sq. m '.. ; .. 30.00

b) Buildings with area above 5,000 sq. m. up to . 100 .00
.. 10,000 sq. m ..
c) Buildings with area above 10,000 sq. m. up to . 200.00'
. 20,000 sq. m.
d) Buildings with area above 20,000 sq. m. up to. " . " . 300.00
, 30,000 sq. m.

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4. INTERIM GUIDEUNES ON LAND DEVELOPMENT ':':\~'li

10the::~:::~~~a~:~:~:;~~:~:ll::~~:delm ..,hallbeobserved:.'
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4.1 .' The Buildi~g Official shall detcrmin~ the major land use pattern In his respeCtive':~~e~;'od~~i~-:\~;i;~)~~1
diction in consultation with Ule Human Settlements Regulatory Commission(HSRC)ort,he 'i ),,~:,
local planning and/or development body. ,Allnew ~uHdingconstructions sha,Ufonr~rM t,qi~hl~U',
major use pattern .. " ',\'. i:,":i)i;.;'1~.;~:~,';~K;j
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4.2 Any form of land development such as site grading, construcllon of curbs and gutters', fon'Cing;;5~
etc., shall not be allowed unless adequate provisions for environmental 'protection' are "mado to~;~~
safeguard the areas adjacent to the proposed development from tlooding,polluUo~and<~t,,~e{.::;~\
physical ill effect .. ' .' " >;'L,~,:~,t,;,'(',::1 .
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4.3 In cases of large-scaleland development covering an area of 2,500 square meters ormore;l,~e--:~~~t:i
consent of the homeowners and/or barangay association and adjacent property owners slutUfirstkt
be obtained before any permit is issued. ',; ." . ':' ,,:, ".>i,',\;.; ~;':~t~'T:F:\(},::
, ',' . " .' ",. , '. '_ '." i:',,/-. .',,\1.?,.;,:
4.4 AUland development projilcts covering housing subdivision and residential condomilliums,;s1ulU{f~}
, conform to the rules and resulaUonspromulgated underPD953 and 957 by the Na:tlonatHQusin.
Authority (NHA). (NOTE: Under Executive Order No. 648 issued by'PresidenfMaic~s'~nt~!;\~~:.
Feb. 8,1978, the NHA regulatory functions were tmnsferred to theHSRC;);';;;i';';~t~':~'-il.W'l{J:V

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