IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

OF CHAPTER XX

"POLLUTION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT"
OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES

These rules and regulations are hereby formulated for implementation and strict
BY XENNIA DORMIDO
compliance of all concerned.
 OVERVIEW
Section 1 to Section 16

SCOPE DEFINITION OF TERMS EHAR

SANITARY PERMIT SANITARY REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS EVALUATION & INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ORDER

REGIONAL HEALTH DIRECTOR LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER

PENAL PROVISION SEPARABILITY CLAUSE REPEALING CLAUSE

EFFECTIVITY
SECTION 1:
SCOPE
These regulations apply to establishments, premises, and facilities dealing
with substances like fertilizers, pesticides, chemicals, pollutants, and
more, which could harm public health. They also cover projects and
activities across various industries that may produce pollutants affecting
public health.
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
CONSTRUCTION
Any or all activity necessary or incidental to the
alteration, demolition, installation, assembling, or
equipping of buildings, highways, roads, premises,
parks, excavation, and filling.
ENVIRONMENT
All that which is external to the individual human
host. It includes the physical, biological, chemical,
social, or economic factors that can influence human
health.
DISINFECTION
A process of reduction or elimination of the number
of potentially infectious microorganisms on an item
or surface of safe levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
CERTIFICATE
The document issued by the DENR secretary or Regional Executive
Director RED, the proposed project undertaking will not cause a
significant negative environmental impact, and the proponent has
complied with all the requirements of the EIS system.
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ASSESSMENT REPORT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
(EHAR) (EHIA)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL

RISK ASSESSMENT (EHRA) IMPACTS

ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
IMPACTS STATEMENT
STATEMENT (EIS)
SYSTEM
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
EXPOSURE FERTILIZER
Any contact between a potentially harmful agent An organic or inorganic material is added to soil to
present in an environmental medium like air, water, supply elements essential to plant growth.
soil, and any surface of the human body like the skin
or the lining of the digestive tract or respiratory tract.

HAZARD HEALTH SENSTIVE PROJECT

A source of danger, a qualitative term expressing the Heavy industries
potential that an agent or condition can cause harm. Resource Extractive Industries
Power Generation Operations
Infrastructure Projects
Golf Course Projects
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
HEALTH SENSITIVE HEAVY METAL
PROJECT LOCATION Metallic elements with high molecular weight,
generally toxic to plant and animal life.
Health-sensitive project location defined by the
presence of endemic diseases in the areas
National parks, wildlife preserves, watersheds, and INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
aquifers
Indigenous cultural communities or tribes EXAMINATION (IEE)
Agricultural lands, bodies of water, mangrove areas,
coral, reefs
Frequently visited or hard-hit by natural calamities like INITIAL HEALTH
volcanic activities, earthquakes, floods, etc.
EXAMINATION (IHE)
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY NUISANCE

LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER OBJECTIONABLE ODOR

MULTIPARTITE MONITORING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

TEAM EQUIPMENT

NOISE PESTICIDE
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
POLLUTANT RISK

POLLUTION SAFETY

PROPONENT SANITARY ENGINEER

REGIONAL HEALTH SANITARY PERMIT

DIRECTOR
SECTION 2:
DEFENITION OF TERMS
SANITATION INSPECTOR
A government officer employed by the national, UNDERSECRETARY
provincial, city, and municipal government, who
enforces sanitary rules, laws, and regulations and
implements environmental sanitation activities.
VERMIN
SCOPING
The stage on the EIS System where information and
VERMIN ABATEMENT
assessment requirements are established to provide
the proponent with the scope of work for EIS. PPROGRAM
 SECTION 3:
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ASSESSMENT REPORT (EHAR)
COVERAGE CONTENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
The EHAR shall cover Health Sensitive Projects and Health Sensitive
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and projects being proposed for expansion in terms of operations or area
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or modification of the process.
Baseline Health and Sanitation Information
Environmental Health Impact and Risk Assessment Component
Control and Mitigating Measures

PROCEDURE
Health Sensitive Projects
NON-COVERAGE
Health Sensitive Project Location
The Philippine National Framework and Guidelines for Projects that do not meet the definition of HSP or HSPL shall
Environmental health impact Assessment submit a HSMP to the concerned DOH or DENR Regional Offices.
SECTION 3
APPROVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
EHAR HEALTH ADVISORY
The DOH shall issue the EHAR upon COMMITTEE
compliance with the documents required
and after the evaluation of the health The Secretary of Health, as
impacts. Chairperson of the IACEH, may at any
The basis for the non-issuance of the EHAR time refer matters to member agencies
The EHAR for Health Sensitive Project shall or groups of experts who have
be signed bit the DOH Reviewers, approved
authority on such fields in relation to
by the Director of Environmental Health
Service, noted by the Undersecretary, and the implementation of the EHIA
shall be transmitted directly to the DENR EIA process.
Review Committee. Visitorial power
The EHAR for health Sensitive Project Coordination with other Agencies
Location shall be signed by the DOH RHO
Reviewers and approved by the Regional
health Director and shall be transmitted
directly to the DENR Regional Office.
 SECTION 4:
SANITARY PERMIT
4.1 No person or entity shall operate any establishment, premises, or facility without a
Sanitary Permit issued by the local health officer.
4.2 Any extension or additional construction alteration in an establishment shall require a
new sanitary permit before it can operate.
4.3 Application or Renewal of Sanitary Permit
A sanitary permit shall be filled with the city or Fees
municipal health office having jurisdiction Noting of Permit
over the establishment utilizing the prescribed Validity
EHS Form. Revocation or Suspension
It is issued only upon compliance with at least Posting of Permit
a satisfactory rating utilizing appropriate EHS Record of Permit
standard forms for the type of establishment
that is being inspected.
SECTION 5:
SANITARY
REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Site Requirements
The establishments shall be located only in areas or zones
designated by existing laws or ordinates for that type of
establishment.
Having warning devices to alert the personnel in case of
the liberation of dangerous quantities of such substances.
5.2 Water Supply
The water shall be adequate and potable whether from a
public or private water supply system. The quality of
drinking water used shall be in accordance with the
Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water.
The source, delivery, and protective measures for drinking
water supply shall be in accordance with Chapter II "Water
Supply" of the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D.
856).
5.3 Food and Drinks
Dispensing of food and drinks within the establishments
covered by these rules and regulations shall be in
accordance with the provision of Chapter III "Food
Establishments" of the Code of Sanitation of the
Philippines (P.D 856) and its implementing rules and
regulations.
5.4 Sewage Collection and Disposal
All sewage discharged from any establishment shall be
disposed of in a public sewage system or comply with
the provision of Chapter XVII "Sewage Collection and
Disposal, Excreta Disposal and Drainage" of the Code on
Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856).
5.5 Solid Waste Management
Refuse segregation/ separation, storage, transportation,
and disposal shall be in accordance with the provision of
Chapter XVII "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on the
Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856).
5.6 Vermin Control
Chapter XVI "Vermin Control" of the Code on the
Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856).
SECTION 5:
SANITARY
REQUIREMENTS
5.7 Handwashing Facilities
Wash-hand basins shall be installed in convenient places and
as near as practicable to each person
Wash-hand basins shall be installed as near the toilet
facilities as possible. It is in accordance with the provision of
the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
Wash-hand basins shall be maintained properly.
5.8 Toilet Facilities
The operator shall provide adequate and clean toilet facilities
for males, females, and differently-abled workers and clients.
Toiles should be accessible to all.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed, properly lighted,
and provide with adequate ventilation.
The number of water closets, urinals, wash-hand basins, and
showers shall depend on the general category of
establishment.
5.9 Lighting and Ventilation
The general illumination and ventilation requirements of
specific implementing rules and regulations of P.D. 856 are
hereby adopted and made an integral part of these
implementing rules and regulations.
5.10 Sound and Vibration
Sound absorbing materials shall be installed in all areas
where sound is produced to decrease reverberation.
Anti-vibration mounting shall be utilized for sound or
vibration-producing equipment.
The total enclosure of the establishment or facility or area
where sounds are produced shall be required to prevent the
escape of noise.
Employees working in areas where sound levels exceed 75
dB shall be provided with hearing protection equipment.
5.11 Change Rooms
Establishments shall be provided with change rooms for
workers in accordance with specific implementing rules
and regulations of P.D. 856.
Change rooms shall be provided for each gender and shall
be located adjacent to the bathroom.
Shall be provided with individual lockers, chairs, and
lounges.
 SECTION 6:
REQUIREMENTS FOR
PERSONNEL
No worker shall be allowed to work in the
establishment without an up-to-date health
certificate issued by the city or municipal health
officer of the locality where the establishment is
situated.
Health certificates shall be issued after the
personnel has undergone physical and medical
examinations and immunizations. All certificates
are non-transferable and shall be renewed at least
once a year.
The worker shall wear the health while at work.
No worker suffering from communicable disease
shall be allowed to work in the establishment.
Workers shall wear clean working garments and
shall observe good personal hygiene and practices
while working, Smoking and drinking alcoholic
beverages are not allowed at work. The use of
prohibited drugs is likewise prohibited.
Workers shall be required to wear personal
protective equipment while working in areas
exposed to pollutants and other hazards.
They shall be trained in procedures to prevent and
control the liberation of hazardous substances,
eliminate pollution, and evacuate from the affected
area in an orderly manner.

SPECIFIC PROVISION
PESTICIDE AND FERTILIZER
ESTABLISHMENTS
Every employer shall provide the workers
with personal protective equipment,
protective shields, and barriers whenever
necessary.
All PPE employers shall be of the
approved design and construction
appropriate for the exposure or the work
to be performed.
Agricultural chemicals shall be handled
and used only by trained professionals.
Pesticides used in public health shall be
handled only by accredited urban pest
control applicators.
P.D. 856, P.D. 1151, P.D. 114, R.A 6969
SECTION 7:
STEEL AND METAL
INDUSTRIES
Steel and metal plants shall be located
only in areas designated by local zoning
laws and ordinances.
Wastewater other and other discharges
coming from steel and metal plants shall
be treated prior to its final disposal and
shall conform to the DENR standards for
effluents
Air emissions coming from steel and
metal plants shall conform to the DENR
standards
Workers shall wear PPE at work
Local health office shall monitor the
environment health effects to the
communities within the impact zones
ELECTRIC AND ELECTORNIC
INDUSTIRES
High-tension transmission lines shall
never pass overhead or underground in
residential areas
Manufacturers of electrical or electronic
products and other products emitting
radiation that adversely affect the health
and safety of the people.
The provisions of P.D. 480 and the rules
and regulations of the Radiation Health
Services of the Department of Health
shall be applied enforced.

SPECIFIC PROVISION
TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES
All drivers, conductors, and inspectors of
public vehicles shall be required to secure
up-to-date health certificates from the
local health office.
No residential area shall be established
along the path of sonic booms from
airplanes and aircraft.
No airport shall be established in a place
designated by zoning laws and
ordinances as a residential area.
Land motor transport vehicles, particularly
public utility vehicles, and tricycles, shall
not produce noses above 70 dB from
sources sich as engines, muffler, or radio.
SECTION 7:
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRIES
No vertical, horizontal, or underground
construction activities shall be allowed to
discharge or emit pollutants.
Harmful dust, gases, and fumes present
in an excavation shall be rendered
harmless by the installation of ventilators.
Explosives
Vertical construction works shall be
shielded or screened
Lend developments projects
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
The handling, storage, collection, and
disposal of solid and liquid wastes,
particularly infectious and hazardous
wastes from healthcare facilities.
Conform to the pertinent provision of
Chapters XVII and XVI of the Code on
Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D.856)
The owner or operator of the
establishment shall provide personnel of
health care facilities handling biomedical
wastes with appropriate PPE.
SECTION 7:
SPECIFIC PROVISION
SHOPS AND COTTAGE BIOMASS FUEL

SANITARY LANDFILLS AND OTHER

GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREAS
OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS,
FIRECRACKERS, EXPLOSIVES PREMISES, AND
AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES FACILITIES
RICE MILLS AND
LUMBERYARDS
SECTION 8:
EVALUATION AND INSEPECTION
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER RECORDING OF INSPECTION

SANITATION INSPECTION FEE SANITATION STANDARD

MISSION ORDER REPORT OF INSPECTION

FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION RE-INSPECTION

SECTION 8:
EVALUATION AND INSEPECTION
SERVICE NOTICE

POWER OF ENTRY
REVOCATION OF PERMIT

SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF
PERMIT HEARINGS

APPEALS
 RESPOSIBILITY
Secure sanitary permit from the local health office before operating the
establishments, premises, or faculty
Post the Sanitary Permit and Sanitation Standard Rating Stickers (SSRS) in

OPERATOR
a conspicuous part of the establishments
SECTION 9:

Renew the sanitary permit as prescribed

OF THE
Prevent the escape of pollutants from the establishment, premises, or
facility by instilling pollution control devices
Employ only workers with an up-to-date health certificate
Assists the local health office in the evaluation and inspection of the
establishment
Submit regular reports to the local health authority through the local health
officer
For proposed development projects or projects for expansion classified
under health sensitive projects and the health sensitive project location,
secure the necessary clearances/permits from appropriate national
agencies
comply with the provisions of these implementing rules and regulations
 HEALTH DIRECTOR
OF THE REGIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY
SECTION 10:

Assign technical staff or reviewers who shall assess the Initial health
Examination component of the IEE for projects classified under health-
sensitive project location
Approve the EHAR for projects in health-sensitive locations
Transmittal of the EHAR or the request for additional information from the
project proponent to the DENR Regional Office
Coordinate with the DENR regional Office and other regional offices and
national government agencies in relation to the implementation of the
EHIA process and its integration with the EIS System at the regional level
Review and approve the Health and Safety Management Plan submitted or
projects not covered by the EHIA process
SECTION 11: SECTION 12:
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
LOCAL HEALTH LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER
AUTHORITIES Inspect or cause the inspection and evaluation of
establishments to ascertain their compliance with these
Initiate and enforce the local zoning ordinance implementing rules and regulations
Certify the passing of the ordinance consistent with Act on complaints against establishments emitting or
these rules and regulations and strengthen its discharging pollutants and institute necessary measures
enforcement to prevent the spread of diseases from such pollutants
Suspend or stop the operation of establishments Monitor accidents and sickness of workers in
establishments
violating the provisions of these implementing rules
Issue the sanitary permit for establishments and the
and regulations
health of workers
Provide necessary supplies, materials and
Require the posting of the sanitary permit in a
equipment, and other logistic support to the local conspicuous place at the establishment
health office for use in the conduct of evaluation, Implement the posting of the SSRS for the guidance of the
inspection, and monitoring of establishments general public
covered by these implementing rules and regulations Recommend to the local health authority the temporary or
Enforce the provisions of these implementing rules permanent closure for the establishment
and regulations Assist the DOH in the implementation of EHIA
Enforce the provisions of these implementing rules and
regulations
SECTION 13:
PENAL PROVISIONS
Any person who shall violate, disobey, refuse, omit or
neglect to comply with any of the provisions of these
rules and regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment
for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not
exceeding Php 1,000.00 or both depending on the
discretion of the court.
Any person who shall interfere with or hinder, or oppose
any officer, agent or member of the Department of
Health or of the bureaus and offices under it, provincial,
city or municipal health officers, sanitary engineers and
sanitation inspectors in the performance of his duty as
provided for under these rules and regulations, or shall
tear down, mutilate, deface or alter any placard or notice
affixed to the premises in the enforcement of these rules
and regulations shall be guilty of misdemeanor and
punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a
period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not
exceeding Php 1,000.00 or both depending on the
discretion of the court.
SECTION 14:
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
In the event that any rule, section, paragraph, sentence,
clause or word of these implementing rules and
regulations is declared invalid for any reason, the other
provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 15:
REPEALING CLAUSE
All rules and regulations that are inconsistent with the
provisions of these implementing rules and regulations
are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 16:
EFFECTIVITY
These rules and regulations shall take effect after
fifteen (15) days from the date of publication in the
official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
 THANK YOU!
Sanitation is crucial for public health as it prevents disease transmission by managing
waste and maintaining clean water sources. It protects water quality, the environment, and
ecosystems by preventing pollution. Adequate sanitation positively impacts economies by
reducing healthcare costs and boosting productivity. It upholds human dignity and quality
of life, especially for vulnerable groups, and supports education by providing hygienic
facilities. Sanitation is vital during disasters, and it fosters community well-being and social
cohesion. In essence, sanitation safeguards health, environment, economy, and overall well-
being.

BY XENNIA DORMIDO CHAPTER XX "Pollution on the Environment"