What is building official? Give 5 examples.

A building Official is a construction code enforcement person who works as an inspector, plan
reviewer, or is actively involved in administering and enforcing adopted building, electrical,
mechanical, or plumbing codes, or any combination of these codes. It is also responsible for
enforcing municipal zoning regulations concerning the usage and construction of structures and
buildings under its authority. Because zoning and building construction are interconnected, it
becomes reasonable to designate the Building Official in this role to avoid delays.
The Building Official either gives or denies the permit. They also inspect new and existing
structures and complaints about safety issues in the built environment. However, any
construction project is not designed, redesigned, or overseen by the Building Official. If
appointed as the Local Zoning Official, he or she is in charge of enforcing and investigating
zoning complaints bylaw infractions.
Usual qualifications in becoming a Building Officials have a bachelor's degree in
Administration, Engineering, or Architecture, or Building Surveying or Construction
Management, with an extensive building construction background. In some instances, licensed as
a Professional Engineer, Architect, Building Surveyors, or Building Certifiers can be certified
Building Officials by meeting these requirements.
What is erect? Give 5 examples.

Erection is a sequence of equipment and facility construction or installation. Typically,

construction erection work begins with:
1. Subsurface works.
2. Tall and heavy equipment erection.
3. Middle of plant area activities.
4. Longest duration activities.
5. The delivery timeline for equipment and materials
The construction erection sequence must consider the transfer for scheduled equipment and
materials, the engineering document and drawing release schedule, the availability of
construction equipment, accessibility, and workable spaces.
Different erection equipment for Positioning or installation and fixing the frame of a
structure.
 Cableways – is a system for hoisting and hauling bulk materials, consisting of a cable or
pair of cables suspended between two towers, on which travels a carriage from which a
bucket is suspended.
 Stiffleg Derricks - is a lifting device that consists of a boom with a mast and two sills set
apart usually by 90 degrees and two diagonal “stiff legs” that go from top of mast down
to far end of sills.
 Incremental Launching - is a method in civil engineering of building a complete bridge
deck from one abutment of the bridge only, manufacturing the superstructure of the
bridge by sections to the other side.
 Derricks and Cranes - Crane is a fixed or mobile are driven manually or by power. A
Derrick is an apparatus consisting of a mast or equivalent member held at the head
 by guys or braces, with or without a boom, for use with a hoisting mechanism and
operating ropes. OSHA often refers to these two lifting machines together.
 Erection Gantries - is a structure that crosses over an area and can be used to display,
support or suspend objects.
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What is certificate of occupancy? Give 5 examples.
An Occupancy Permit, also known as a Certificate of Occupancy, must be provided and
approved by the appropriate Office of the Building Official before the structure can be used,
according to the Philippine National Building Code. The goal of acquiring the aforementioned
permission is to ensure that the house or building is in livable condition, based on the code's
regulations and the submitted designs and specifications.

However, a process should be conducted first before having an Occupancy Permit. Necessary
inspections, clearances, and documents are done and should also be submitted to the Office of
the Building Official.

Here's a list of the usual requirements for Occupancy Permit application and also a copy of the
said certificate:
1. Approved Plans
2. As-Built plans and specifications – These documents should be signed and sealed by an
in-charged architect or engineer also the property owner.
3. Photocopies of Permits
a. Building Permit
b. Electrical Permit
c. Sanitary/Plumbing Permit
d. Mechanical Permit
4. Duly Accomplished Certificate of Completion – These certificates should be signed and
sealed by the in-charged architect, engineer, contractor, and owner. View each certificate
to see how it looks like.
 Certificate of Completion for Building
 Certificate of Completion for Electrical
 Certificate of Completion for Sanitary/Plumbing
 Certificate of Completion for Mechanical

However, these documents can be obtained in your respective city and municipal halls.

5. Construction Logbook – The document should be signed and sealed by an in-charged

architect and civil engineer.