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NBC Rule XII and PD 9514: A Comparison

Due Date: 11 May 2023

NBC RULE XII RA 9514

GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
REQUIREMENTS

DATE ESTABLISHED: 1977 DATE ESTABLISHED: 2008

PURPOSE: to guarantee that structures are built
and maintained with sufficient fire safety measures
to stop fires from starting or spreading and to
safeguard occupants' lives and property in the event
of a fire.
PURPOSE: to guarantee that all structures, buildings,
and facilities in the Philippines are created, built, and
maintained with sufficient fire safety measures to stop
fires from starting or spreading and to safeguard
inhabitants' lives and property in the event of a fire. By
offering a thorough and updated fire code that is in line
with global standards and best practices, RA 9514 aims
to accomplish this.

DIFFERENCES

Compliance Period: Existing buildings must Compliance Period: RA 9514 mandates compliance
comply with NBC Rule XII's requirements within five for existing structures within three years of its 2009
years of the Revised IRR's 2005 effective date. effective date.

Building Permit: Before a building permit can be Building Permit: RA 9514 mandates that the BFP
issued, the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection must approve the fire safety inspection certificate
(BFP) must approve the fire protection plan and before an occupancy permit may be issued.
specifications in accordance with NBC Rule XII.

Fire Safety Inspection: Buildings must go through Fire Safety Inspection: Buildings must have a routine
an annual fire safety inspection, which is carried out fire safety inspection performed by the BFP or other
by the BFP, according NBC Rule XII. authorized private fire safety practitioners at least once
a year.
Penalties: If NBC Rule XII's requirements are not Penalties: Infractions are punishable by fines,
followed, there are fines and jail sentences that may imprisonment, and the loss of permits or licenses.
be imposed.

Fire Protection Equipment and Systems: The Fire Protection Equipment and Systems: More
mandatory fire prevention systems, including their precise guidelines for the upkeep and testing of fire
design and installation, are covered in more depth in protection systems and equipment are provided in RA
NBC Rule XII. 9514.

SIMILARITIES

 Fire Safety Features: Buildings must have fire safety measures, such as fire alarm systems, fire
extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems, according to NBC Rule XII and
RA 9514.

 Emergency Lighting: To guarantee that exits and evacuation routes remain visible during a power loss,
both NBC Rule XII and RA 9514 require buildings to have emergency lighting that is connected to an
emergency power supply.

 Fire Drills: Regular fire drills must be held in accordance with NBC Rule XII and RA 9514 to make sure
that building occupants are familiar with evacuation protocols and can do so safely in the event of a fire.
 Fire Safety Employees: According to both NBC Rule XII and RA 9514, there must be trained fire safety
staff on site, such as fire wardens, marshals, and safety officers, who are in charge of putting fire safety
measures into action and helping people evacuate during emergencies.

 Signage: Buildings must have clearly visible and readable signage that points out the locations of fire
escapes, fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, and other fire safety supplies, according to NBC Rule XII
and RA 9514.