and

 POLICY: Rule 9 of the IRR of RA 9514 mandates the conduct

of building plan evaluation and the issuance of Fire Safety
Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) as a pre-requisite for the grant
of Building Permit by the Office of the Building Official (OBO)
having jurisdiction

 PURPOSE: Ensure that designs, plans, and specification of all

buildings to be constructed are Fire Code compliant and
that the FSEC is issued in accordance with the Fire Code
and BFP Citizen’s Charter
 BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: Before a
building is constructed, its design must be compliant with
the fire safety requirements of RA 9514.
 Construction of new buildings, structures or facilities or
modification/renovation/alteration thereof requires FSEC.

 SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the issuance of Fire

Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) as a pre-requisite for
the grant of Building Permit by the Office of the Building
Official (OBO) having jurisdiction
RESPONSIBILITIES
 The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) – receives application
 Assessor – assesses the required fire code fees
 Collecting Officer – receives payment and issues Official
Receipts (OR)
 Building Plan Evaluator – evaluates the submitted building plan
 Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) – assigns building
plan evaluator; reviews findings and recommends to the City
Fire Marshal
 City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) – issues the Fire Safety
Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)/ Notice of Disapproval (NOD)
DEFINITIONS:

 BUILDING PLAN EVALUATION – is an activity by the

Bureau of Fire Protection wherein a building plan is reviewed
by its Building Plan Evaluators to determine whether the
same complies with the requirements of RA 9514 and its IRR.
This likewise covers the issuance of Building Permit by the
Building Official
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
PRE/BEFORE
1. The applicant secures and accomplishes the application form and
submits the same to the Customer Relations Officer (CRO) together
with the following documentary requirements:
a. Endorsement from the Building Official
b. 6 complete sets of Building Plans including Fire Protection Plan/s
such as but not limited to Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS),
Fire Detection, Alarm, and Communication System (FDAS),
Kitchenhood Suppression System (KHSS), and Centralized LPG Plan
c. 1 Set Bill of Materials and Labor
 PRE/BEFORE cont.
02. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) checks the
completeness of the abovementioned documentary
requirements and forwards the same to the assessor for
the assessment of the fire code construction tax.
03. The assessor computes the fees and issues the Order of
Payment Slip (OPS) to the applicant.
04. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee/s to the
BFP Collecting Officer.
 PRE/BEFORE cont.
05. The Collecting Officer issues the corresponding Official
Receipt (OR) to the applicant
06. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for issuance of
claim stub.
07. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application form
together with all the submitted documents.
08. The Chief, FSES immediately assigns a Building Plan
Evaluator to conduct evaluation and review.
 ACTUAL/DURING
09. The plan evaluator evaluates the submitted plans and
specifications, accomplishes the standard Fire Safety Checklist
(FSC) on Building Plans, and prepares either the FSEC or Notice of
Disapproval.
10. The Chief, FSES reviews the findings of the plan evaluator and
recommends to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal the proper
disposition of the application.
11. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) either approves or
disapproves the evaluated plans with the FSC and issues either
FSEC, in case of approval or NOD in case of disapproval; and
returns back to the CRO for its release.
 POST/AFTER

12. The CRO records the FSEC Control Number and its
date of issuance.
13. The CRO releases to the applicant the evaluated plan
together with the FSC, and the FSEC or NOD upon
presentation of the claim stub.
 POLICY: Rule 9 of the IRR of RA 9514 provides the procedure
in the conduct of an on-site inspection during pre-
construction phase prior to the issuance of Fire Safety
Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)

 PURPOSE: Ensure that fire safety features indicated in the

plans submitted can be implemented in the building to be
constructed.
 BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: This
covers the procedure in the conduct of an on-site
inspection during pre-construction phase prior to
the issuance of Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
(FSEC) by the local fire stations nationwide.
 SCOPE: The following are instances where an on-site
inspection is required prior to the issuance of FSEC:

1. In existing buildings, where there is a need to verify

whether the existing means of egress or other fire safety
components of a building will be affected by the
application for renovation, alteration, modification, or
repair.
 SCOPE: The following are instances where an on-site
inspection is required prior to the issuance of FSEC:
2. For new buildings, where there is a need to determine the
orientation of the building, facilities or structure and their
premises to be erected whether the proposed means of
egress terminates directly to a public way, location of the
nearest hydrants, positioning and maneuvering of firetrucks
within the six-meter radius, conspicuous location of fire
department connection, wet and dry standpipes, and
other fire protection equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Building Plan Evaluator – conducts an on-site inspection.

DEFINITIONS:
 Pre-construction Phase – refers to the stage where a
proposed building to be constructed is applying for a
building permit and construction is yet to start.
 POLICY: Rule 9 of the IRR of RA 9514 mandates the conduct
of fire safety inspection during construction, renovation,
modification, or alteration of buildings, structures or facilities.
 PURPOSE:
1. Ensure implementation of Fire Code compliant building
plans and specifications during construction, modification,
renovation, alteration of the building, facility and structure.
2. Ensure that fire safety measures are in place during
construction/modification/renovation/alteration of the
building, facility and structure.
 BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS:
Construction, renovation, modification, or alteration
of buildings, structures or facilities shall conform to
the approved plans and specifications and the
required fire safety construction are in place.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION (CONSTRUCTION PHASE)

SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the

conduct of on-site inspection during
construction phase of buildings, structures
or facilities to be observed by local fire
stations.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION (CONSTRUCTION PHASE)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) – approves and issues
Inspection Order (IO)
 Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) – recommends the
issuance of IO
 Building Plan Evaluator/Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) – conducts an
ocular inspection during the construction phase.

DEFINITIONS:
 Construction Phase – refers to the stage where a building is
being erected or constructed.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
AND ISSUANCE OF FSIC
FOR OCCUPANCY
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY

 POLICY
Sections 5 and 7 of RA 9514 mandate that no
occupancy permit, business or permit to operate
shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC). Likewise, Rule 9 of
the IRR of RA 9514 mandates the conduct of fire
safety inspection after the completion of
construction.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..

 PURPOSE

Ensure that newly constructed/ modified/

renovated/altered building, structures or
facilities are fully compliant with the Fire
code before issuance of FSIC for
Occupancy within the prescribed period in
the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..

 BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS:

Newly constructed building, structures or

facilities shall be fully compliant to the fire
safety requirements of RA 9514.
 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
 SCOPE:
This covers the procedure in the issuance of Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC) for Occupancy as a pre-
requisite for the grant of Occupancy Permit by the
Office of the Building Official (OBO) having jurisdiction.
Construction of new buildings, structures or facilities or
modification/renovation/alteration thereof requires
FSIC before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the
Building Official.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
DEFINITIONS:

 POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE – refers to the stage

where a building under construction has been
completed and is ready for occupancy.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
RESPONSIBILITIES
 The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) – receives application
 Assessor – assesses the required fire code fees
 Collecting Officer – receives payment and issues Official
Receipts (OR)
 Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) – assigns Fire Safety
Inspector (FSI), reviews and evaluates After Inspection Report
(AIR), and recommends findings to the City Fire Marshal
 Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) – conducts ocular inspection
 City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) – issues the Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC) for Occupancy/Notice of
Disapproval
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
PRE/BEFORE
1. The applicant secures and accomplishes the application form and
submits the same to the Customer Relations Officer (CRO) together
with the following documentary requirements:
a. Photocopy of Building Permit
b. Assessment of Occupancy Permit Fee
c. Copy of the approved Building Plan
d. Copy of the Fire Safety Checklist
e. Copy of the Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
 PRE/BEFORE cont.
02. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) checks the
completeness of the abovementioned documentary
requirements and forwards the same to the assessor for
the assessment of the balance amount in the fire code
construction tax, if any, fire safety inspection fee and
other applicable fees.
03. The assessor then issues the Order of Payment Slip
(OPS) to the applicant.
04. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee/s to the
BFP Collecting Officer.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
 PRE/BEFORE cont.
05. The Collecting Officer issues the corresponding Official
Receipt (OR) to the applicant
06. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for issuance of
claim stub.
07. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application form
together with all the submitted documents.
08. The Chief, FSES assigns a designated Fire Safety Inspector
and immediately prepares an Inspection Order (IO) and
countersigns the same.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..

 PRE/BEFORE cont.
09. The prepared IO together with all the supporting documents
shall be forwarded to the Office of the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal for its approval and signature.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..
 ACTUAL/DURING
10. The FSI proceeds to the establishment and requests
acknowledgement of the IO from any responsible person
in the building, structure or facility.
11. The FSI proceeds with the fire safety inspection and
immediately prepares an After Inspection Report (AIR), a
copy of which is given to the establishment/ building
owner, occupant, or any duly authorized representative
before leaving the premises.
12. The FSI submits a copy of the AIR to the Chief, FSES within
three (3) days upon receipt of the IO.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..

 ACTUAL/DURING
13. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and prepares
either the FSIC or NOD
14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NOD and
forwards the same to the C/MFM for proper disposition
and final action on the application.
15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NOD and forwards
the same to the CRO or releasing clerk.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION and
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY cont..

 POST/AFTER

16. The CRO records the FSIC Control Number and its date of
issuance and releases the same to the applicant upon
presentation of the claim stub. In case of disapproval, a
copy of the NOD is furnished to the Office of the Building
Official.
Thank You!