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environment poses threat or danger.
By virtue of Presidential
Proclamation No. 115-A, the month
of March was declared as Fire
Prevention Month because of the
alarming increase of fire
incidents happening across the
country during this particular
period.
The President call upon all segments of
society, including all industrial,
commercial, and agricultural sectors;
public and private schools; government
agencies; labor management and civic
organizations; to give full support,
undertake maximum participation and
initiative to make every Year as above-
described meaningful and productive of
desired results. (PD 115-A Nov. 17, 1966)
Also according to Presidential
Proclamation No. 360 of 1989, by
then President Corazon C. Aquino,
declaring March of every year as
“Burn Prevention Month”.
March is one of the hottest months
of the year when incidence of
disasters related fire seems to rise.
The Great
Chicago Fire was
a conflagration
that burned in the
American city of
Chicago during
October 8–10,
1871. That killed
approximately In 1922, the National
300 people, &
destroyed roughly Fire Protection
3.3 square miles
of the city
Association (NFPA)
including
17,000
over named the second
structures, and week of October as
left more than
100,000 residents Fire Prevention Week
homeless. Having
a fire damage to
in commemoration of
$222
(1871
million
USD);
the Great Chicago
(approx. $4.7 Fire in 1871.
billion in 2020)
In the Philippines BFP commemorates every 14th
day of December for the heroism of the three fallen
firefighters during the Rockwell Fire, where
residents of Bel-Air 1 and 3, Palm Village and
Barangay Poblacion awoke at about 5:30 am to a
loud explosion.
Firefighters while controlling the blaze, another
loud explosion was heard, followed by a horrible
scene of fireballs jetting up into the air as the file of
bunker fuel inside the power plant exploded.
The pandemonium in the area intensified after it
was learned that three brave firefighters:
• Lt. Jose Fabicon,
• Fireman Domingo Viray, &
• Fireman Fructuoso Planas who were inside the
burning structure that never came out alive.
March came to be the Fire
Prevention Month since that
time of the year showed the
highest record of fire incidents
in the country according to data
released by the National
Statistical Coordination Board.
The proclamation was then
created to propagate “safety
consciousness among our
people every day of the year as
a positive preventive approach
to a problem that can be solved
by more caution, vigilance,
sobriety, exercise of common
sense and respect for the law.”
The goal of Fire Prevention
Month is to raise fire safety
awareness, and help ensure
that the public in general
including our home, family,
and businesses are
protected from fire.
Presidential Decree No. 1185
Signed on August 26, 1977
• While, death and injury to persons

and loss and damage to property by
fire have reached alarming proportion
that the economic and social gains of
the society are being continually
undermined;
• That in order to effect a meaningful
reduction of the alarming fire losses,
there is a need to develop national
consciousness and involvement of all
persons in the prevention and
suppression of fires;
Presidential Decree No. 1185
Signed on August 26, 1977
Thus, there is an urgent need for an agency
primarily responsible for the implementation
and coordination of the activities of all sectors
of society on fire safety, prevention and
suppression;
Further, in order to effectively implement all
efforts to minimize the occurrence of fires and
their destructive effects, full financial,
equipment and personnel support by the
government and the private sector is
necessary;
After 31 years
Basic Law RA 9514 was enacted

repealing PD 1185
Approved: DEC 19, 2008
(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

President of the Philippines
After 31 years
IRR RA 9514 was promulgated by

the BFP on November 18, 2009
Recommend Approval:
Approved by:
& After 10 years IRR of RA 9514 was
REVISED
Recommend Approved by:

Approval:
REVISED
REVISED
“BAKIT HINDI NATIN GAYAHIN ANG
BATIS IISA LANG ANG DALOY NG
TUBIG”
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INTRODUCTION
The amendment of the
Implementing Rules and
Regulations of RA 9514 of
2008 spurted from the
alleged violations of the
Petronas Energy Philippines,
Inc on the Fire Code to which
DILG gave a directive to the
Chief, BFP to revisit the
LPG Provisions,
subsequently revisiting all
provisions of the IRR.
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Pryce Gases Inc. (PGI) filed a
case in September 2013
against Petronas for violation
of RA 9514 and its
implementing rules.
It alleged that the Petronas
facility failed to follow the
safety distance required by
law for LPG tanks with
capacity of over 378,000
liters.
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THE chief of the BFP ruled that the
Petronas Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Terminal in the City of Naga, Cebu has
violated fire safety standards.
In a ruling dated July 15, 2014, BFP
acting head Chief Supt. Carlito Romero
said that Petronas’s facility in barangay
Langtad which has a capacity of over 4.5
million liters has to follow the safety
distance requirements provided for by the
Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514).
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He ordered the Fire Marshall of the

City of Naga to do a re-inspection of
the plant to determine if they have
complied with the 91 meter safety
distance requirement between the
LPG tanks and adjoining properties.
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A Nov 26, 2013 Inspection Report of
BFP-7 signed by Hadjula had
indicated that the Petronas tanks are
65.5 meters away from adjoining
properties.
She however justified the non-
compliance saying that a fire safety
analysis on the plant indicates that it
is not a fire hazard.
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In reversing an earlier ruling of the
BFP-7 Regional Dir. Ma. Luisa
Hadjula, the Chief Supt. Romero said
that the minimum safety distance set
forth by the Fire Code, specifically
on the distance of LPG container
with respect to building or line of
adjoining property that can be built
upon “cannot be reduced by mere
submission of fire safety analysis.”
The cover dubbed “The Fire Code Into Modernity”
depicts the vision of the new IRR to be more
responsive and adoptive to current trends in fire
safety and building design as it to usher in a new
era for the BFP.
 It contains in the design, icons representing the
significant new provisions of the RIRR such as
that for fixed guideways/railways, airports, solar
power installations, conveyance, wind turbines
and historical structures among others.
 The map of the globe with the Philippines at the
center depicts the vision for the Fire Code to be
an internationally recognized safety standard at
par with its referral codes such as the NFPA.
 The bands of red and orange ribbon symbolizes
the stringent enforcement policies of the BFP as
the sole law enforcing agency of the RA 9514 or
the Fire Code of the Philippines.
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your life and the country’s gains,
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Section 7 RA
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Inspections,
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Fire Safety,
Constructions,
and Protective
and/or Warning
Systems.
Section 7 RA 9514
a. Inspection
Requirement - for the:
Use or occupancy of
buildings, structures,
facilities or their
premises including the
installation or fire
protection and fire
safety equipment, and
electrical system in any
building structure or
facility; and
Section 7 RA 9514
a. Inspection Requirement - for the:
 Storage, handling and/or use of
explosives or of combustible,
flammable, toxic and other
hazardous materials;
IDENTIFICATION OF
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IMPROPER STORAGE
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IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL
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IMPROPER ELECTRICAL WIRING
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IMPROPER USE OF ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
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• Overcrowding or admission of persons beyond the authorized
capacity in movie houses, theaters, coliseums, auditoriums or
other public assembly buildings, except in other assembly areas
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LOW HAZARD
Class A combustible materials, including furnishings,
decorations, minor quantity in occupancies such as:
• offices, classrooms, churches, assembly halls,

• guest room areas of hotels/motels,
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MODERATE HAZARD
Class I Commodities (NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage)
Alcohol beverage not exceeding 20% alcohol, Appliances,
electrical, inert materials, cement bags, dairy products, dry
insecticides, glycol, & the like:
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MODERATE HAZARD
Class II Commodities (NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage)
Food in combustible containers, incandescent or fluorescent

light bulbs in cartons, thinly coated tine wire on reels or in
cartons, & the like:
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MODERATE HAZARD
Class III Commodities (NFPA 231, Standard for General
Storage)
Wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, plastics
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MODERATE HAZARD
Class IV Commodities (NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage)
Alcohol beverage not exceeding 80% alcohol in cans, bottles, or

carton
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HIGH HAZARD
Extra hazard occupancies total amount
of Class A combustibles and Class B
flammables present, in storages
HIGH HAZARD
. These occupancies could consist of
woodworking, vehicle repair, aircraft and
boat servicing, cooking areas, individual
product display showrooms, product
convention center displays, and
HIGH HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
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FLAMMABLE SOLID
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IMPROPER HANDLING OF CONFINED
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HAZARDOUS
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A.Automobile Wrecking Yards
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DIVISION 3. BOWLING ALLEYS RESURFACING
AND REFINISHING
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DIVISION 3. BOWLING ALLEYS RESURFACING AND REFINISHING
SECTION 10.4.3.1 GENERAL
SECTION 10.4.3.2 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

The operator/owner of a bowling establishment shall secure an FSC
from the C/MFM having jurisdiction, before performing any refinishing and alley
resurfacing operations involving the use of flammable liquids or materials on the
premises.
SECTION 10.4.3.3 CONSTRUCTION

Pin finishes involving the application of flammable or combustible
finishes, sanding or buffing operations, if done within a building, shall be done
only in a room having a fire resistance rating of two (2) hours, provided with
vacuum cleaner or a fixed-pipe suction system with remotely located exhauster
and dust collector installed.
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DIVISION 4. DUST PRODUCING MACHINES
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DIVISION 4. DUST PRODUCING MACHINES
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DIVISION 5.
EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION AND
BLASTING AGENTS
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DIVISION 6. FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS
SECTION 10.4.6.1 APPLICATION
This Section shall apply to the manufacture, transportation, and storage of
fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, and any component(s) thereof containing
pyrotechnic or explosive compositions, distribution and retail sales of consumer
fireworks and use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience.
SECTION 10.4.6.2 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
CERTIFICATE (FSIC) REQUIRED
No person shall manufacture, store, handle and/or use any fireworks and
pyrotechnic materials of any kind or form without securing a FSIC from the
C/MFM having jurisdiction, which is a prerequisite for the granting of permit
issued by the PNP in accordance with RA 7183, An Act Regulating the Sale,
Manufacture, Distribution and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic
Devices, as amended.
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DIVISION 7. SPRAYING, DIPPING, COATING USING
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND
LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.4.7.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE
An FSC from the C/MFM having jurisdiction shall be issued for spraying
and dipping operations utilizing flammable liquid, and powders included
within the scope of this RIRR.
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DIVISION 8. RIPENING PROCESSES
SECTION 10.4.8.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC)
REQUIRED
An FSIC shall be issued by the C/MFM having jurisdiction as required for
any fruit and crop ripening processes using combustible or flammable gas, such as
ethylene, acetylene and the like.
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DIVISION 9. FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
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DIVISION 10. REPAIR GARAGES
SECTION 10.4.10.1 CONSTRUCTION
A. Repair garages shall be built in accordance with the latest edition of NBCP, and the
provisions of this Section.
B. A repair garage shall not be located within or attached to a building or structure used for
any purpose other than a repair garage unless separated by walls and floor or floor-ceiling
assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than two (2) hours.
C. Any single area occupied for sales rooms, showrooms, offices, or similar spaces shall be
separated from vehicle repair or parking areas by walls and floor or floor-ceiling
assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than two (2) hours.
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DIVISION 11. LUMBER YARDS, WOOD PROCESSING AND
WOODWORKING FACILITIES
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DIVISION 12.
MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
B. Applicability
1. Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than
100 kg of Group A1 or 13.6 kg of any other group refrigerant shall be in accordance with the
hereunder provisions and the latest edition of PMEC.
2. When approved, temporary and portable installations shall be exempt from the requirements of
hereunder provisions.
C. Fire Safety Clearance
An FSC shall be secured from C/MFM having jurisdiction.
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DIVISION 13. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION
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DIVISION 14.
OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
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DIVISION 14.
OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
SECTION 10.4.14.1 APPLICATION
A. The provisions of this Division shall apply to the
following:
1. Installation of stationary liquid fuel-burning
appliances, including but not limited to industrial,
commercial, and residential -type steam, hot water,
or warm air heating appliances; domestic-type
range burners; space heaters; and portable liquid
fuel burning equipment.
2. All accessories and control systems, whether electric,
thermostatic, or mechanical, and all electrical
wiring connected to liquid fuel-burning appliances.
3. Installation of liquid fuel storage and supply systems
connected to liquid fuel–burning appliances.
4. Multi-fueled appliances in which a liquid fuel is one
of the standard or optional fuels.
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DIVISION 15. MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC
COATINGS
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DIVISION 16. INDUSTRIAL OVENS AND
FURNACES
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DIVISION 17. WELDING, CUTTING, AND OTHER HOT
WORK OPERATIONS
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DIVISION 17. WELDING, CUTTING, AND OTHER HOT
WORK OPERATIONS
SECTION 10.4.17.1 GENERAL
A. Applicability
1. Welding, cutting and other hot work shall comply with NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire
Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, and this Division.
2. This Division shall apply to the following welding, cutting and other hot work
processes:
a. Welding and allied processes;
b. Heat treating;
c. Grinding;
d. Thawing pipe;
e. Powder-driven fasteners;
f. Hot riveting;
g.Torch-applied roofing systems installation in conjunction with Chapter 9 of
NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and
Demolition Operations; and
h. Similar applications producing or using a spark, flame, or heat.
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d. Thawing pipe; e. Powder-driven fasteners
g. Torch-applied roofing installation

systems
f. Hot riveting;
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DIVISION 18. SAFEGUARDING BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND
DEMOLITION OPERATIONS
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CHAPTER 5.
MISCELLANEOUS
SAFETY MEASURES
CHAPTER 5. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY
MEASURES
DIVISION 1. WATER AND WASTE WATER
TREATMENT PLANTS
SECTION 10.5.1.1 SCOPE
 shall cover the fire safety measures and
explosion prevention at water and waste water
treatment units, plants or facilities, including but
not limited to their unit processes and operations,
such as collection and pumping, liquid and solid
treatment systems, and related appurtenances,
service areas and premises.
DIVISION 2. SMOKING
DIVISION 3. MANUFACTURE AND SALE

OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
DIVISION 4. OPEN BURNING
DIVISION 5. INCINERATOR
DIVISION 6. USE OF EQUIPMENT,

APPLIANCES, DEVICES
AND VACANT BUILDINGS
DIVISION 7. URBAN AND RURAL PRE-

FIRE PLANNING
SECTION 10.5.7.1 HYDRANT
SECTION 10.5.7.2 FIRE LANE

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PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
C. Standing room or waiting space: (0.28) m2/per
2. Educational
 Include all building or portions
thereof used for the gathering
of group of 6 or more persons
for purposes of instruction.
Examples:
1. Schools
2. Universities
3. Colleges
4. Academies
5. Nursery Schools
6. Kindergartens
7. Other occupancies
associated with educational
institutions
3. Day Care
a. Day care occupancies include
buildings, or portions thereof, in
which four (4) or more clients
receive care, maintenance, and
supervision, by other than their
relatives or legal guardians, for
less than twenty-four (24) hours
per day.
b. Day care occupancies include
adult day care centers, except
where part of health care
occupancies; child day care
centers; day care homes;
kindergarten classes that are
incidental to a child day care
4. Health Care
 used for purpose of medical
or other treatment or care of
persons where such
occupants are mostly
incapable of self preservation
because of age, physical or
mental disability, or because
of security measures not
under the occupants’ control.
Examples:
1. hospitals;
2. nursing homes; and
3. birth centers;
5. Residential Board and Care Care
a. Residential board and care buildings are those
used for lodging and boarding of four (4) or
more residents, not related by blood or
marriage to the owners or operators, for the
purpose of providing personal care services.
b. Residential Board and Care include:
1) Group housing arrangement for physically or
mentally handicapped persons who normally
attend school in the community, attend
worship in the community, or otherwise use
community facilities.
2) Group housing arrangement for physically or

mentally handicapped persons who are
undergoing training in preparation for
independent living, for paid employment, or
for other normal community activities.
5. Residential Board and Care Care
b. Residential Board and Care include:
3) Group housing arrangement for the elderly

that provides personal care services but
that does not provide nursing care.
4) Facilities for social rehabilitation,

alcoholism, drug abuse, or mental health
problems that contain a group housing
arrangement and that provide personal care
services but do not provide acute care.
5) Assisted living facilities.

6) Other group housing arrangements that
provide personal care services but not
nursing care.
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Examples:
1. factories of all kinds; 7. gas plants;
2. laboratories; 8. refineries;
3. dry cleaning plants; 9. sawmills,
4. power plants; 10. laundries;
5. pumping stations; 11. Creameries
6. smokehouses;
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 includes all buildings or structures utilized primarily for the
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vehicles, or animals.
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premises, hazardous operations, storage facilities
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Materials
and b.Wastes, Hazardous
6 (3) complete sets Operations and
of Building Plans
Processesincluding
and Fire Protection Plan/s
Miscellaneous such as
Hazardous
but not limited to AFSS, FDAS, KHSS,
Premises and
and/or conditions, that
Centralized LPG Plan;
by its very
c. 1 Set of Bill of Materials and Labor
SECTION 9.0.2.1
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
A. The Plan Evaluator
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 shall undertake the necessary evaluation
and review of the plans xxx;
 Fire Safety Checklist (FSC) shall be used
Structures and Facilities,
to facilitate Hazardous
the checking Materials
of building plan;
 Evaluated plans and the corresponding
Fire Safety Checklist shall then be
Premisessubmitted
and/or conditions,
to the Chief,that by its
FSES/U very
for review
nature and
or relation to life, toproperty
recommendation and
the C/MFM
having
environment jurisdiction.
poses threat or danger.
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Building Plan Evaluation – is an
activity by the Bureau of Fire
Protection
Covers the Firewherein
Safety aMeasure
buildingfor
plan is
Buildings,
reviewed by its Building Plan
Structures and Facilities,
Evaluators Hazardous
to determine whether Materials
the
and same
Wastes, Hazardous
complies Operations and
with the requirements
Processes and andMiscellaneous
of RA 9514 its IRR. Hazardous
Before Construction
Review of
Building Plans
FSEC/NOD
Checklist #: __________________
Plan Evaluator: ______________________________________________________________________________
Date Received: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date Released: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Name of Owner/Establishment: _________________________________________________________________
P r o je c t T itle : _________________________________________________________________________________
L o c a tio n o f C o n s t r u c tio n : _______________________________________________________________________
No. of Storey/s: _______________
NOTE: CHECKED ITEMS ARE THE REQUIREMENTS NOT FOUND IN THE SUBMITTED BUILDING PLANS AND SHALL BE
COMPLIED OR CORRECTED BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION CLEARANCE (FSEC).
Vertical distance between stairway landings are limited to 3.69 m (12 ft) in assembly
MEANS OF EGRESS 29
occupancies, distance is 2.43 m (8 ft)
1 Building exits must about a public street or approved alley.
2 Provide at least two (2) means of egress for each floor, room.
Provide secondary stairs/exits as far/remote from main stair, to serve

3
.
Enclose all stairways and ire escapes with walls having hours of
4
fire resistance with access thru self-closing fire doors.
There shall be no enclosed usable space under the stairs in an exit enclosure nor shall
5 Provide two (2) doors as exit ways from all rooms. 32 the open space under such stairs be used for any purpose.
Non-combustible outside stairs are required to have 2.03 m (6 ft, 8 in)

Interconnect stairs and fire escapes with fire resistive passageways on
6 33 minimum headroom clearance for stairways which should be indicated on plans.
corridors at least meters wide.
Enclose walls, doors, stairs ramps, escalators and other components of

7 34 Ramp slopes should have be roughened or with nonslip surface.
exits systems.
8 Provide protected/enclosed horizontal exits with self-closing fire doors. 35 Ramp slopes should not exceed 30.3 cm. (1 ft) in 3.03 m (10 ft.).
Travel distance to an exit shall not be more than

9
meters.
10 Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel.
Revolving doors shall not be used as means of egress except

11 37 Exit illumination and directional EXIT signs shall be provided.
_________________.
Exit door/s should be openable from the inside without the use of keys, Panic hardware is required on exit doors. In lieu of this, doors shall have no locks or
12 38
special knowledge or effort flush bolts or surface bolts are prohibited. latches.
Exit door should have a minimum width of 71 cm and a maximum width

13
122 cm and shall not restrict the opening.
COMPARTMENTATION
14 A floor or landing is required not less than the width of exit door. 39 Provide fire break up to the roof for ceiling areas.
Provide monitored and curtained roof of sheet metal or non-combustible material of

Door should be not project into the required corridor width when fully
15 40 a minimum of 1.82m (6 ft) high spaced not more than 76 m (250 ft) & curtained area
opened so as not to reduce the corridor width to less than 76.17 cm. 2 2
limited to a minimum of 4, 630 m (50,000 ft ).
Exit doors should provide immediate access to an approved means of 2 2

Provide smoke partition at enclosed areas of 2, 083 m (22, 500 ft ) or less with the
16 egress. Exiting through a bathroom, bedroom or other room subject to 41
length of 45.7m (150 ft) or less, with self-closing fire doors.
locking does not comply.
Provide smoke partition of two (2) hour fire resistance from floor to underside
17 Corridors should have a minimum width of _________ meters. 42
of floor above.
Provide interior finish as follows; Exit; Class Access to

Required corridors in occupancies shall have
18 43 Exit; Class ___________
2.43 meters (8 ft) minimum width.
Other Spaces; Class
19 Dead-end corridors and exit balconies is limited to 6.08 m (20 ft). 44 Provide fire stopping for all concealed spaces.
20 Aisles in auditorium shall be minimum of meters in width. WALLS

W alls and ceilings of corridors should be fire resistive construction Provide standard fire wall with at least 100 cm (39.38 in) high parapets on all portion
21 45
materials. of the building on the property line.
Interior openings into corridor should be protected as set forth in

22 46 Extend exterior masonry walls to form parapets or wings.
____________________________.
Main stairways should have a minimum width of 112 cm. Trims and
Provide protection of all exterior walls. All exterior walls facing approved alleys
F/Insp Jan Garry D Lunas, RME, Ph.D.

23 handrails should not project more than 8.90 cm (3 1/2 in) into the 47
which are dead-ended must have a fire resistance of hours.
required width.
Landings on stairways should have a minimum dimension of 112 cm
24 48 Provide automatic fire dampers on wall openings.
(44 in) in the direction of travel.
(Passive Fire Protection
Appliances)
Passive
CHAPTER protection - includes elements of
1. COVERAGE
the building construction such as
Covers the Fire
structural Safety Measure
protection, for Buildings,&
compartmentation
Structures
Smoke and Facilities, Hazardous
management Materials
system through fire
andresistance
Wastes, smoke
Hazardous
extractOperations
ducts so asandto
Processes and smoke,
contain fire, Miscellaneous
& heat, toHazardous
provide a
Premises and/or conditions, that by
safe environment for escape and rescue. its very
Appliances)
Doors
CHAPTER (Sec. 10.2.5.3)
1. COVERAGE
 Stairs (Sec. 10.2.5.4)

Covers theOutside Stairs (Sec.10.2.5.5)
Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,
 Horizontal Exits (Sec.10.2.5.6)
 Ramps (Section 10.2.5.7)
and  Wastes, Hazardous Operations and
Exit Passageways (Sec.10.2.5.9)
Processes
 and Miscellaneous
Escalators & Moving Walks Hazardous
(Sec.10.2.5.9)
nature or Fire
relation
EscapetoStairs,
life, Ladders
property and
environment&poses threat(Sec.10.2.5.10)
Slides or danger.
BUILDING
RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY PLAN REVIEW
MEASURES
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Appliances)
 Illumination
Covers of Means
the Fire Safety Measure of for
Egress
Buildings,
Structures(Sec.
and10.2.5.11)
Facilities, Hazardous Materials
and  Wastes, Hazardous
Exit Marking Operations and
(Sec. 10.2.5.12)
Processes and Miscellaneous
 Emergency EvacuationHazardousPlan
Premises (Sec.10.2.5.13)
and/or conditions, that by its very
CHAPTER 2. FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
RULE 10. FIRE DIVISION

SAFETY1.MEASURES
SCOPE
A. Deals with life safety from fire and like emergencies
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in buildings, structures and facilities. It covers
construction, protection and occupancy features to
Covers
minimize the Fire
danger Safety
to life Measure
from for Buildings,
fire, smoke, vapor and
Structures
fumes and Facilities,
before buildings Hazardous Materials
are vacated.
B. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit
a better type of design, building construction, more
exits, or otherwise safer conditions than the
requirements specified.
CHAPTER 2. FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
C. RULE
Nothing 10. in
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Rule isMEASURES
intended to prevent the use
ofCHAPTER
new methods or devices,
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provided sufficient technical
dataCovers
are the submitted
Fire Safety to Measure for Buildings,
demonstrate
Structuresthatand the new Hazardous Materials
Facilities,
method or
and Wastes, device is
equivalent
Processes inand quality,Miscellaneous Hazardous
strength,
Premisesfireand/orresistance,
conditions, that by its very
effectiveness,
nature ordurability,
relation andto life, property and
safety to that prescribed
environment by or danger.
poses threat
this Rule.
Means of Egress
A continuous and
unobstructed route
of exit from one
point in a building,
structure or facility
to a public way
consisting of three
(3) distinct parts:
exit access, exit
itself, and exit
discharge.
Permissible Exit (Staircase)
Permissible Exit (Stairwell)
MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 5.
E. Measurement of Means of Egress
1. The width of means of egress shall be measured by clear width
starting from the narrowest point of the egress component
under consideration, unless otherwise provided in para 2
hereof.
2. Projections of not more than one hundred fourteen millimeters
(114 mm) at a maximum height of nine hundred sixty-five
millimeters (965 mm) within the means of egress on each
side shall be permitted.
F. Minimum Width
The width of any means of egress shall not be less than nine
hundred fifteen millimeters (915 mm) except when specifically
provided under Division 8 through 20 of this Chapter.
Measurement of Means of Egress
Not more than Not more than

114 mm 965 mm
MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 5.
SECTION 10.2.5.4 STAIRS
A. General
1. Stairs used as a component in the means of egress shall
conform to the general requirements of Section 10.2.5.2
of this RIRR and to the special requirements of this
Section.
2. All stairways designated as a means of egress shall be
continuous from the uppermost floor level down to the
ground floor
Stairs
Table 4: NEW STAIR WIDTH
Total Cumulative Occupant Width

Load Assigned to the Stair mm in
<2000 persons 1120 44
>2000 persons 1420 56
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Guards and Handrails
Stairs
Smokeproof enclosures may be by any of the
following means:
 Natural Ventilation
 Mechanical Ventilation
 Stairway Pressurization
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
SMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURES: (Section 10.2.5.4, para. I 7, R. A. 9514)
NATURAL VENTILATION:
Open to outside Open to

Min. 16 ft.² outside
Min. 6 ft. (1.5 m²) Min. 6 ft. min. 16 ft.²
(1830 mm) (1830 mm) (1.5 m²)
Note: Min. 1.5 m² opening in an exterior wall facing an

exterior court, yard or public space ≤ 6 m in width.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION: Exhaust

≤ 112 cm. (44¼ in.)
2-hr. wall
Min. 6 ft.
(1830 mm)
Supply
* Vestibule shall be provided with not less than 1 air change per minute, &
exhaust shall be 150% of the supply.
* Stair shall be provided with a dampered relief opening with sufficient air to
discharge at least 70.8 m3/min (2500 ft³/min) while maintaining a positive pressure
of not less than 25 N/m2 (0.10 in. water column) in the stair.
STAIR PRESSURIZATION:
* Design pressure difference across the barrier ≤ 12.5 N/m² (0.05 in. water column) in
sprinklered buildings, or ≤ 25 N/m² (0.10 in. water colunm) in nonsprinklered buildings.
The smokeproof door force to open ≥ 133 N (30 lbf).
SECTION 10.2.7.3 SMOKE CONTROL
SYSTEMS
4. Underground structures and

windowless xxx. In addition,
every windowless storey or
basement shall have at least a
Smoke Venting Facility xxx. In
cases where windowless storey
or basement is in the high-rise or
building with smoke refuge area
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
DIVISION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
B. Every
RULEbuilding
10. FIREorSAFETY
structureMEASURES
shall be designed,
constructed, equipped,
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maintained and operated.
Permissible Exit (Door)
MEANS
SECTION OF
10.2.5.3 EGRESS
DOORS
DIVISION 5.
DOORS: (Section 10.2.5.3, R. A. 9514)
A door assembly, including the doorway, frame, door, and necessary

hardware, may be used as a component in a means of egress.
Self-closing device
Leaf
Frame
Fire Exit Hardware

DOORS: (Section 10.2.5.3, R. A. 9514)
SWING AND FORCE TO OPEN : (Section 10.2.5.3, para B, R. A. 9514)
Any door in a means of egress

shall be of the side-hinged or
pivoted-swinging type.
shall swing in the direction of

egress travel where serving a
room or area with an occupant
load of 50 or more persons;
exit enclosure; and serving a
high hazard contents area.
DOORS: (Section 10.2.5.3, R. A. 9514)
SWING AND FORCE TO OPEN : (Section 10.2.5.3, para B, R. A. 9514)
Door swing considerations
O.L.< 50 persons
& no high hazard
contents
O.L.≥ 50
persons
Doors are related to the encroachment-related provision

Doors
* min width – 71 cm clear width
* max width – 122 cm
* provision for re-entry mechanism for four
(4) or more storeys in height (every 4
storey)
* NO RE – ENTRY
PROCEED TO _______ FLOOR
AND ________ FLOOR
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Permissible Exit (Ramp)
Permissible Exit
Permissible Exit
Permissible Exit
Permissible Exit
D. Every
RULE exit of buildings
10. FIRE SAFETYorMEASURES
structures shall be arranged
and maintained.
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E. Every
RULEexit shall SAFETY
10. FIRE be clearlyMEASURES
visible.
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F. All means
RULE 10.ofFIRE
egress shall beMEASURES
SAFETY
provided with adequate and
reliable
CHAPTER illumination.
1. COVERAGE

Illumination and Marking of Means of
Egress
* Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to

maintain the specified degree of illumination in
the event of failure of the normal lighting for a
period of at least one and one half (1½) hour.
* All emergency lighting systems installed in
accordance with this section shall be properly
maintained.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Egress
 The floors of means of egress shall be illuminated at

all points including angles and intersections of
corridors and passageways, landings of stairs, and exit
doors to values of not less than ten and seven tenths
(10.7) lux.
 Any required illumination shall be so arranged that
the failure of any lighting unit, such as the burning out
of an electric bulb, will not leave any area in darkness.
Egress
The lux (symbol: lx) is the SI derived unit of illuminance,
measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen
 LUX per square ...
G. RULE
Fire alarm
10. FIRE systems
SAFETYorMEASURES
devices shall be provided in
every building1.or
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H. Every
RULEbuilding
10. FIREorSAFETY
structure, section, or area
MEASURES
thereof of such size, occupancy and
arrangement,
CHAPTER 1. shall have at least two means of
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egress remote from each other.
I. Every
RULEvertical
10. FIREway of exitMEASURES
SAFETY
and other vertical openings
between
CHAPTER floors
1. of a building
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shall be suitably enclosed or
protected.
EXIT MARKINGS (Section 10.2.5.12, R. A. 9514)
SIZE OF SIGNS
Every exit shall have the word "EXIT" in plainly legible letters not less
than fifteen centimeters (15 cm) [6 in.] high with the principal strokes
of letters not less than nineteen millimeters (19 mm) [¾ in.] wide,
except that in existing building externally illuminated exit signs
therein having the word "EXIT" in plainly visible letters not less than
eleven and one half centimeters (11.5 cm) [4½] high, other than in
places of assembly, may be continued in use.
≤ ¾ in.
≤ 6 in. ≤ ¾ in.
≤ ¾ in. ≤ ¾ in.
SECTION 10.2.5.12 EXIT MARKING
Directional Sign Requirements

 The sign shall have a height of 300 mm to 600 mm from the
floor to the line of vision and
 shall have a narrow width of 76 mm painted on the wall by a
photo-luminescent paint or any equivalent material with photo-
luminescent characteristic pointing to the direction of the exit.
SECTION 10.2.5.12 EXIT MARKING
 Any door, passage, or stairway, which is neither an exit nor a
way of exit access and which is so located or arranged as likely
to be mistaken for an exit, shall be identified by a sign reading
“NOT AN EXIT” and shall be identified by a sign indicating
its actual character, such as “TO BASEMENT”,
“STOREROOM”, “LINENCLOSET”, or the likes..
 A sign reading “EXIT” with an arrow indicating the direction
shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel
to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
A. An emergency evacuation plan shall be posted on
strategic and conspicuous locations in the building
containing
RULE the following
10. FIRE SAFETY basic information:
MEASURES
1. “You Are Here/ room number/ building” Marking
2. Fire1.Exits
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3. Primary Route to Exit (Nearest to the viewer)
4. Secondary Route to Exit (Second nearest to the
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Structures and pull
5. Fire alarm Facilities,
stations andHazardous
annunciatorsMaterials
and 6. Fire extinguishers/
Wastes, hose cabinets
7. Emergency Light
Processes
8. First Aidand Miscellaneous
Kits locations (if applicable) Hazardous
Premises and/orCallconditions,
9. Emergency that by its very
stations (if applicable)
nature or ofrelation
10. Areas safe refugeto life, property
(for high-rise building) and
11. Assembly
environment areasthreat
poses instructions
or danger.
12. “In Case of Emergency” instructions
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C. Every
RULEbuilding
10. FIREorSAFETY
structureMEASURES
shall be provided with exits
ofCHAPTER
kind, number, location
1. COVERAGE
and capacity.
MEANS OF EGRESS DIVISION 5
Capacity of Means of Egress
1. The egress capacity for approved components of

means of egress shall be based on the capacity
factors shown in Table 1A, Capacity Factors.
Capacity of Means of Egress
Level Components
Stairways
and Ramps
Area (width per person)
(width per person)
mm in mm in
Board and Care 10 0.4 5 0.2
Health Care, Sprinklered 7.6 0.3 5 0.2
Health Care, Non Sprinklered 15 0.6 13 0.5
High Hazards 18 0.7 10 0.4
All Others 7.6 0.3 5 0.4

Problem:
A FSI conducted an inspection to determine the total

exit capacity for a new four-storey apartment building.
There are two exits from each floor, and the stairways
have a clear unobstructed width of 1120 mm access
thru a self-closing fire door having a clear width of 915
mm via 1120 mm clear width corridor and the
stairways exit discharge door leading to public way is
measured 915 mm.
SOLUTION:
1. Determine the numerical factor that should be used for a stairway, door,
and corridor based on Table 1- Factor Capacity.
2. Determine the capacity of means of egress.
Stairway capacity = 1120 mm / 7.6 = 147.36 persons then 147 persons

Corridor capacity = 1120 mm / 5 = 224 persons
Door capacity = 915 mm / 5 = 183 persons
Door capacity to public = 915 mm /5 = 183 persons
3. To determine the total exit capacity will be based on most restrictive

component of means of egress:
Total Exit Capacity = 147 persons + 147 persons = 294 persons.

Occupant Load
“Shall be determined by dividing the

floor area by the occupant load
factor assigned to that use”
GFA
______
OL =
OLF
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Means of Egress
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD
FACTOR
(square meters per person)
1. Assembly
a. concentrated use without fixed seats 0.65
b. less concentrated use 1.4
c. standing room or waiting space 0.28
2. Educational
a. net classroom area 1.9
b. net area of shops, laboratories and similar
vocational rooms 4.6
3. Day Care Occupancies 3.3

3. Health Care
a. sleeping departments 11.1
b. inpatient treatment departments 22.3
Means of Egress
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR

(square meters per person)
4. Detention and Correctional 11.1
5. Residential 18.6
6. Mercantile
a. Street floor 2.8
b. Upper floors 5.6
7. Business 9.3
8. Industrial 9.3
9. Storage Maximum probable population
Sample Problem
For purposes of determining the capacity of
the means of egress, determine the Occupant
Load of a four storey educational building
described as follows:
4th Floor – Multi-purpose Room – 750 sq.m.

3rd Floor – Classrooms - 750 sq.m.
2nd Floor – Classrooms - 750 sq.m.
1st Floor – Offices - 320 sq.m.
Classrooms - 430
sq.m.
G. NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS:
1. The number of means of egress from any balcony, mezzanine,
storey, or portion thereof shall not be less than two (2), except
when specifically permitted in Division 8 through 20 of this
Chapter
1. Occupant load < 500 = 2 exits

2. Occupant load ≥ 500 ≥ 1000 = 3 exits
3. Occupant load > 1000 = 4 exits
ARRANGEMENT OF EXIT: (Section 10.2.5.2, para. H, R.A., 9514)
Remoteness shall be determined as follows:
a. When more than one exit is required from a building or portion

thereof, such exits shall be remotely located from each other and shall
be arranged and constructed to minimize the possibility that more than
one exit has the potential to be blocked by any fire or other emergency
condition.
b. No Sprinkler- one-half (1/2) of the length of the maximum over-all

diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between the nearest edge
of the exit doors or exit access doors.
c. With Sprinkler- one-third (1/3) the length of the maximum over- all
diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served.
Remoteness :
Diagonal Rule for Exit Remoteness Exit Separation and Diagonal Measurement
Remoteness :
Diagonal Rule for Exit and Exit Access Diagonal Rule for Exit and Exit Access
Door Remoteness Remoteness
Remoteness :
d. Where exit enclosures are

and are interconnected by
not less than 1-hour fire
resistance-rated corridor,
exit separation shall be
measured along the line of
travel within the corridor.
Exit Separation Measured Along Corridor

Remoteness :
e. Where more than two

exits or exit access doors
are required, at least two
(2) of the required exits or
exit access doors shall be
arranged to comply with
the minimum separation
distance requirement.
Remoteness :
Interlocking or scissor
stairs shall be
considered only as a
single exit for new
buildings.
Scissors Stairs
Remoteness :
Scissors stairs contrasted with conventional exit stairs

ARRANGEMENT OF EXIT: (Section 10.2.5.2, para. I, R.A., 9514)
Means of egress shall be so arranged that there are no dead-end pockets,
hallways, corridors, passage ways or courts whose depth exceeds the
limits specified in individual occupancies by Divisions 8 through 17.
DEAD-END CORRIDOR: An end of passage from which no exit is possible
Dead-end corridor
Common types of dead-end corridor

ARRANGEMENT OF EXIT: (Section 10.2.5.2, para. I, R.A., 9514)
DEAD-END CORRIDOR:
Dead-end corridor
Common types of dead-end corridor

COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL:
The portion of exit access that must be traversed before two separate
and distinct paths of travel to two exits available. (NFPA 101)
Common path of travel

MEASUREMENT OF TRAVEL DISTANCE OF EXITS:
(Section 10.2.5.2, para. J, R.A., 9514)
1. measured on the floor or other walking surface

along the center line of the natural path of travel;
2. starting from the most remote point subject to
occupancy;
3. curving around any corner or construction with a
30 cm clearance therefrom; and
4. Ending at the center of the doorway or other
point which the exit begins.
* Where measurement includes stairs, it shall be
taken in the place of the tread nosing.
TRAVEL DISTANCE:
6 Ending where the exit begins.

Headroom
“FIRE SAFETY Minimum headroom shall not be

less than 2 meters.
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Ramps
Table 5: DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR NEW RAMPS
Dimensional
Feature Criteria
mm in
Minimum width clear of all 1120 44
obstructions, except projections
not more than 4½ in. (114 mm) at
or below handrail height on each side
Maximum slope 1 in 12
Maximum cross slope 1 in 48

Maximum rise for a single ramp run 760 30
Fire Escape Stairs
PARTICULARS DIMENSIONS
Minimum widths 60 cm clear between rails
Minimum horizontal dimension any landing
60 cm
of platform
Maximum rise 23 cm
Minimum tread, exclusive of nosing 23 cm
Tread construction Solid, 13 mm diameter perforation permitted
Risers None
Maximum height between landings 3.66 m
Headroom, minimum 2.00 m
Door or casement windows 61 cm by 1.98 m or double hung
Access to escape
windows 76.20 cm by 91.44 cm clear
Level of access opening Not over 30.50 cm above floor; steps if higher
Discharge to ground Swinging stair section permitted
45 per unit* access by door; 20 if access by climbing over
Capacity number of persons
window rail
Ladders
* No ladder shall be used as a fire
escape except in single and two family
dwellings and residential apartments of
not more than 3 storey provided that the
height shall not exceed 9 m.
* For purposes of this subsection,

mezzanine floors shall be counted as
ordinary floor.
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IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
BUILDING
RULE 10. FIRE PLAN REVIEW
SAFETY MEASURES
(Active Fire Protection Appliances)
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Active systems are those which operate only on
the detection of fire, heat or smoke such as but
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not limited Measure
Automatic for Suppression
Fire Buildings,
Structures
System and Facilities,
(AFSS), HazardousAlarm,
Fire Detection, Materials
and
andCommunication
Wastes, Hazardous Operations
System (FDAS), and
Kitchenhood
Processes
SuppressionandSystem
Miscellaneous
(KHSS), and Hazardous
Centralized
Premises
LPG Planand/or conditions, that by its very
FIRE DETECTION and ALARM SYSTEM
A system that consists of components and
circuits arranged to monitor and
annunciate the status of fire alarm or
supervisory signal initiating devices and to
initiate the appropriate response
References: R.A. 9514 & NFPA 72-National Fire Alarm &

Signaling Code, 2016.
NON- ADDRESSABLE
ADDRESSABLE
B. Signal Initiation Fire Safety
is our
Main
1. Means of initiation: Concern
a. Manual initiation.
b. Automatic detection.
c. Extinguishing system operation.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be used only for fire protective
signalling purposes.
3. Manual fire alarm box shall be provided in the natural path
of escape from fire near each exit.
4. Additional fire alarm boxes shall be so located that from any
part of the building not more than 30 m horizontal distance.
5. For fire alarm systems using automatic fire
detection or water flow detection devices, at least
one manual fire alarm box shall be provided.
6. Where a sprinkler system provides automatic
detection and alarm initiation it shall be provided
with an alarm initiation.
7. Where a complete smoke detection system is
required by another section of this Code,
automatic detection of smoke shall be provided in
all occupiable areas.
Fire Safety
is our
Main
Concern
C. Smoke Alarms
Required by Division 8 through 20 of this Chapter.
D. Occupant Notification
1. Signal notification to alert occupants of fire or
other emergencies.
2. Pre-signal system may be permitted where fire
alarm signal is automatically transmitted.
3. Positive alarm sequence may be permitted,
provided that it is in accordance with NFPA 72.
4. Signals for occupants to evacuate shall be by
audible and visible.
5. General evacuation alarm signal shall operate
Fire Safety
throughout the entire building. is our
Main
Concern
E. Emergency Forces Notification
1. Shall be provided to alert the nearest fire
station and fire brigade.
2. Fire alarm system shall be arranged to
transmit the alarm automatically.
3. Automatic fire department notification through
central station shall be mandatory.
F. Emergency Control
1. Fire alarm and control system shall be
activate automatically the control functions.
2. Activated by the complete fire alarm system:
Fire Safety
is our
Main
Concern
3. Automatic fire department notification through
central station accredited by the BFP shall be
mandatory to the following types of occupancy:
a. All high rise buildings;
b. All hospitals;
c. All educational institutions, hotels
and apartment buildings condominium) of at
least four (4) storey in height;
d. All highly hazardous occupancies; and
e. All mall buildings.
Fire Safety
is our
Main
Concern
F. Emergency Control
1. Fire alarm and control system shall be activate
automatically the control functions.
2. Activated by the complete fire alarm system:
a. release of hold-open devices for doors or other
opening protectives;
b. stairwell or elevator shaft pressurization;
c. smoke management or smoke control systems; and
d. unlocking of doors
G. Location of Controls
Operator controls, alarm indicators, and manual
communications capability shall be installed in a
control center at a convenient location acceptable
to the C/MFM.
H. Annunciation
1. Where alarm annunciation is required by another Section of this
RIRR, it shall comply with the requirements of para 2 through
para 7 below.
2. Alarm annunciation at the control center shall be by means of
audible and visible indicators.
3. Alarm annunciation, each floor of the building, other than floors of
existing buildings, shall be considered as not less than one zone,
unless otherwise permitted by another Section of this Code.
4. Unless otherwise permitted by another Section of this Code, if a
floor area exceeds 1,860 m , additional zoning shall be provided,
2
and the length of any single zone shall not exceed 91 m in any
direction.
CHAPTER 1. COVERAGE

Source: Automatic Sprinkler Systems Handbook, 10th Edition
SPRINKLER PROTECTION
AREA OF COVERAGE

AREA OF COVERAGE
 The area of sprinkler coverage depends
on the physical characteristics of the
sprinkler head and the water flow and
pressure available to the head.
 The maximum allowable protection area
of coverage for any sprinkler shall not
exceed 400 ft2 (36 m2).

ACCORDING TO ORIENTATION
(Based on the Geometry of Installation)

AREA OF COVERAGE
S = spacing between sprinklers

L = spacing between branch lines

TYPE OF SPRINKLER PROTECTION
HAZARD AREA OF COVERAGE
Light
120-225 ft2 (11.1-20.9 m2)
Hazard
Ordinary
130 ft2 (12.1 m2)
Hazard
Extra
90-130 ft2 (8.4-20.9 m2)
Hazard
High-Piled
100-130 ft2 (9.3-20.9 m2)
Storage
* Maximum Allowable Areas of Coverage varies
depending on the obstructions present

SPRINKLER DISTANCES

DISTANCE BETWEEN SPRINKLERS

DISTANCE BETWEEN SPRINKLERS
 Maximum spacing between sprinklers is
15 ft (4.6 m) for light and ordinary
hazards but not less than 6 ft (1.8 m)
 Minimum distance between sprinklers
shall be maintained to prevent operating
sprinkler from wetting adjacent sprinkler
and to prevent skipping of sprinklers.

SPRINKLER SPACING
 From a wall shall not exceed ½ of the allowable maximum distance
between sprinklers.
 Shall be measured perpendicular to the wall.
 Branch line shall not exceed eight (8) sprinklers on either side of the of a
cross main.
 Max. Operating Pressure = 7 psi (light/ordinary hazard)
= 175 psi (extra hazard)
 Number of sprinklers on branch line
= 1.2√A
S
Where: A= design Area
S=dist. Bet. Sprinkler on branch line

S
L Branch Line
S = spacing between sprinklers

L = spacing between branch lines

Example:
Walter Mart, a mercantile type of occupancy
with an aggregate sprinklered area of 52,000
square feet. The distance of a head to a wall is
3 ft and 15 ft measured from the center line
along the branch line between the heads and
7.5 ft from the adjacent wall and 12 ft
between the branch line. Determine the
a)area of coverage of a specific sprinkler head,
b)total number of heads installed and
c)number of sprinkler head on a branch line?

Solution:
Given:
A = 52,000 square feet
S = 15 ft
L = 15 ft
a) Ac = 15x15 =225 ft2,
b) TNSH = A/Ac = 52000 ft2/225 ft2 = 231 pcs
c) NSH/BL = 1.2√A
S
= 1.2√52000
15
= 18 pcs

HYDRAULIC COMPUTATIONS
Project : Installation of Automatic Fire Sprinkler System @
RA 9514 otherwise known as the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations specifically
provides particularly SECTION 10.2.6.7 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND
OTHER EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT
A. General
1. Automatic sprinklers if required by Division 8 through 20 of this
chapter shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, STANDARD FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM
2. Rule 10 Chapter 2 Division 3 RIIR RA 9514: CLASSIFICATION OF
OCCUPANCY
3. Classification of Occupancy Mercantile
 Includes stores, markets, and other rooms, buildings, or structures for

the display and/or sale of merchandise.
Examples:
1. Malls;
2. Supermarkets;
3. Department stores;
4. Shopping centers;
5. Flea markets;
6. Restaurants of less than 50 persons capacity;
7. Public/private dry and wet markets;
8. Water refilling stations;
9. Drugstores;
10. Hardware/construction supplies;
11. Auction rooms and
12. Showrooms.
4. Occupancy qualifications for this standard shall relate to
sprinkler design, installation, and water supply
requirements only
5. Occupancy classifications shall be intended to be a general
classification of occupancy hazards
6. Ordinary hazard occupancies - total amount of Class A
combustibles and Class B flammables are present in greater
amounts than includes: dining areas, mercantile shops, and
allied storage; light manufacturing, research operations,
auto showrooms, parking garages, workshop or support service
areas of light (low) hazard occupancies; and warehouses
containing Class I or Class II commodities as defined by NFPA
231, Standard for General Storage.
ORDINARY HAZARD
Sprinkler spacing 15’ (4.6 meters)
Spacing of branch line 15’ (4.6 meters)
Sprinkler coverage (15’)(15’) = 225 sq. ft
Water density .10 GPM per sq. ft (table)
Water req. per sprinkler min.
(.10 GPM x 225 sq. ft) = 22.5 GPM
*Water req. for room/min
(22.5 GPM x 1 sprinkler) = 22.5 GPM
Section 7 RA 9514
Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire
Safety, Constructions, and
Protective and/or Warning
Systems.
Actual Computation
Q= Flow Rate
Given: As per NFPA 13 for Remote Area
= 139.40 m sq. (constant)
= 139.4 m sq. (3.28 ft) sq/m sq.
= 1500 ft. sq
Density = 0.10 gpm/ft. sq.
Q= Total Flow Rate
Q1= Flow for sprinkler covered at remote area
Q2= Allowances for hose streams
Q = Q1 +Q2
Q1 = 1500 ft. sq X 0.10 gpm/ft. sq
= 150 gpm
Q2= 100 gpm (table)
Q= 150 gpm + 100 gpm
Q= 250 gpm
GIVEN: Q =250gpm
H= 25m x 3.28ft/1m
H= 82 ft
Total Dynamic Head (H) = (82) (2.31)
2.31 conversion psi to feet

Total Dynamic Head (H) = 189.42 ft.
Specific Gravity of Water (s) = 1
USING: Water HP = GPM x H x s

3960
= (250) (189.42) (1)

3960
= 11.95 HP
BRAKE HP = Water HP
Pump Efficiency (75%)
= 11.95/ 0.75
= 15.94 HP, say: 15 HP

Q = 10% of Fire pump (250 GPM x 10%) = 25 GPM
USING: Water HP = GPM x H x s
3960
= 25 (189.42) (1)
3960
= 1.29 HP
Break HP = Water HP
Efficiency
= 1.19
0.75
= 1.59 HP say 3 HP
USE: Fire Pump Motor:
15HP, 3Phase, 230V
Jockey Pump Motor:
3 HP, 3 phase, 230 volts
Water Capacity = 250 gpm (30 min.)(1.5)
= 250(30)(1.5)
= 11,250 gallons
SECTION 10.2.6.8
Standpipes
Class 1 System
Section 10.2.6.6. Standpipes

The design, installation and maintenance
of Standpipe Systems shall be in
accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for
the Installation of Standpipe, Private
Hydrant and Hose Systems.

CLASSES OF
STANDPIPE SYSTEM

Class 1 System
This system is provided with 64 mm (2½ in.)
hose connections for full-scale firefighting at the
following designated building locations:
 At each intermediate landing between floor levels in
every required exit stairway;
 On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit openings
of horizontal exits;
 In each exit passageway at the entrance from the
building areas into the passageway;
 In covered mall buildings, at the entrance to each exit
passageway or exit corridor, and at exterior public
entrances to the mall;
Class 1 System
 At the highest landing of stairways with stairway
access to a roof and on the roof where stairways do
not access the roof.
An additional 64 mm (2½ in) hose connection shall be
provided at the hydraulically most remote riser to
facilitate testing of the system;

Class 1 System
 Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered
floor or storey is located in excess of 40 meters of
travel distance from a required exit containing or
adjacent to a hose connection, or the most remote
portion of a sprinklered floor or storey is located in
excess of 61 meters of travel distance from a required
exit containing or adjacent to a hose connection,
additional hose connections shall be provided, in
approved locations, where required by the BFP.

Class 2 System
This a hose connection provided with 38 mm
(1½ in) hose or within 37 m of a hose
connection system shall be provided with 38 mm
(1½ in) hose connections for first aid fire
fighting, so that all portions of each floor level
of the building are within 40 m of provided with
less 38 mm (1½ in) hose.
Distances shall be measured along a path of
travel originating at the hose connection.

Class 3 System
This system shall be provided with hose
connections as required for both Class I and
Class II systems.

WET STANDPIPES

WET STANDPIPES

WET STANDPIPE

Wet standpipe system extending from the cellar
or basement into the topmost storey shall be
required in the following:
 Assembly occupancies with an occupant load
exceeding 1,000;
 Educational, healthcare and detention and
correctional, business and mercantile,
industrial, and hotels and apartments
occupancies, 4 or more storeys in height;
 Hazardous storage and business and
mercantile occupancies having a floor area
exceeding 1,860 m2 per floor.
Wet standpipes shall be located so that all
portions of the buildings are within 6 m of a
nozzle attached to 22 m of hose.
In theaters, auditoriums and other assembly
occupancies where the occupant load is more
than 1,000, outlets shall be located on each side
of any stage, on each side of the rear of the
auditorium and on each side of the balcony.

Detailed Requirements
 Construction
Wet standpipes shall be installed and tested
as required for water distribution system
within the building.
 Size
The size of the standpipes shall not be less
than 64 mm (2 ½ in.) in diameter.

 Outlets
All interior wet standpipes shall be equipped
with 38 mm valve in each storey, including
the basement or cell roof of the building and
located not less than 91 cm nor more than
182 cm above the floor.

 Outlets

 Water Supply
The wet standpipe shall deliver not less than
132 liters of water per minute at not less than 1.8 kg
per cm2 residual pressures from each of any two
outlets flowing simultaneously for 30 mins.
When more than one interior wet standpipe is
required in the building, such standpipes may be
connected at their bases or highest points by pipes of
equal size.
Where combination standpipes are installed, the
38 mm outlet system may be supplied from the
combination system with 51 mm connecting line.
 Pressure and Gravity Tanks
Pressure or gravity tanks shall have a capacity
sufficient to furnish at least 265 liters of water per
minute for 30 mins.
Other such tanks shall be located so as to provide not
less than 1.8 kg per cm2 residual pressure from each
of 2 outlets flowing simultaneously for 30 mins.
Discharge pipes from pressure tanks shall extend
5 cm from and into the bottom of such tanks. All
tanks shall be equipped with a manhole, ladder and
platform, drainpipe, water pressure gauges, and a
pressure relief valve. pump.
 Pressure and Gravity Tanks
Each pressure tank shall be tested in place after
installation and proved tight at a hydrostatic pressure
required, but not less than 10 kg per cm2.
Where such tanks are used also for domestic
purposes, the supply take off for such purposes shall
be located above the required capacity of such tanks.
Supply tanks shall be supported on non-combustible
construction with not less than 91 cm clearances over
the top and under the bottom of an adjacent
construction.
Approved pressure gauges shall be provided at
pressure tanks and the fire pump.
 Hose and Hose Reels
Each wet standpipe outlet shall be supplied
with a hose not less than 38 mm in diameter.
Such hose shall be equipped with an approved
variable for nozzle.
An approved hose reel rack or cabinet shall
be provided and shall be located so as to
make the hose accessible.
The hose reel rack or cabinet shall be
recessed in the wall or protected by suitable
cabinet.
 Connection to Fire Sprinkler System
Wet standpipe system may be supplied from a
sprinkler system only when in compliance
with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler System.

 Signs
Signs shall be provided.
If automatic sprinklers are also supplied by
the fire service connection, the sign or
combination of signs shall indicate both
designated services.
The sign shall read “STANDPIPE AND
AUTOSPKR” or “AUTOSPKR AND STANDPIPE”.

 Pressure Reduction
Where the static pressure at any standpipe
outlet exceeds 7 kgs per cm2, an approved
pressure reduction device shall be
permanently installed at the outlet to reduce
the water flow so that the nozzle pressure
does not exceed 5.6 kg per cm2 in accordance
with following table.

 Pressure Reduction

COMBINATION STANDPIPES

COMBINATION
STANDPIPES

 Construction
Combination standpipe system shall be
installed and tested as required for dry
standpipe system.
 Size
Combination standpipe system shall not be
less than 150 mm in diameter.

 Fire Service Connections
All combination standpipe systems shall be
equipped with a four-way fire service
connection.
Combination standpipe system with 3 or more
standpipes shall be provided with not less
than 2 four-way service inlet connections.

 Fire Service Connections
All fire service connections shall be located
on a street front not less than 46 cm nor more
than 122 cm above grade and shall be
equipped with an approved straight-way
check valve and substantial plugs or caps.
All fire service connections shall be protected
against mechanical injury and shall be visible
and accessible.

 Outlets
Every standpipe shall be equipped with a
64 mm outlet of not less than 61 cm nor more
than 122 cm above the floor level at each
storey.
All standpipes shall be equipped with three-way
64 mm outlet above the roof line when the roof
has a slope of less than 34%.
Roof outlets are not required for roofs with a
greater than 34%.

 Outlets
Such outlets shall be identified with a sign
having 76 mm high letters reading; “BFP USE
ONLY”.
The hose and nozzle shall be installed in an
approved hose cabinet.
An approved drip cock or drain connection shall
be located between the standpipes outlet and
the hose.
Roof outlets need not be provided with hoses.
 Riser Shut-off Valve and Drain
Each individual riser must be equipped with an
OS and Y valve at its base and an approved valve
for draining.
 Signs
An approved durable sign with raised letter at
least 25mm high shall be permanently attached
to all fire service street connections and test
connection, and such sign shall read
“COMBINATION STANDPIPE AND TEST
CONNECTION”.
BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 During the construction of the building and
until the permanent fire-extinguishing system
has been installed and is in service, fire
protection shall be provided.

 Every building, 6 storeys or more in height, shall
be provided with not less than one standpipe for
fire service use during construction.
Such standpipes shall be installed when the
progress of construction is not more than 15 m
in height above grade.
Such standpipe shall be provided with fire
service inlet connecting at accessible locations
adjacent to usable stairs.
Such standpipe system shall be extended as
construction progresses to within one floor of
the highest point of construction having secured
decking or flooring.
 In each floor there shall be provided 64 mm
valve outlet for fire service use.
When construction height requires installation
of a combination standpipe, fire pumps and
water main connection shall be provided to
serve the standpipe.

 Temporary standpipes may be provided in
place of permanent system if they are
designed to furnish 284 liters of water per
minute at 3.5 kg per cm2 pressure with a
standpipe of not less than 10 cm.
All outlets shall not be less 64 mm.
 Standpipe system for building under
construction shall be installed as required for
permanent standpipe system.

BASEMENT PIPE INLETS

 Basement pipe inlets shall be installed in the
first floor of every storey, warehouse, or
factory having cellar or basement.
 The location of basement/pipe inlet shall be as
required by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
 All basement pipe inlets shall be of cast iron,
steel, brass, or bronze with lids of cast
bronze.

HOSE THREAD AND
PRESSURE REGULATION

Standpipe hose threads and pressure
regulation device settings shall be
compatible with the threads, hose
and nozzles used by the BFP.

SECTION 10.2.6.9
PORTABLE
SECTIONAND WHEELED
10.2.6.6
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Standpipes
Section 10.2.6.9 Automatic Sprinklers and Other Extinguishing Equipment
SECTION 10.2.6.7 PORTABLE AND WHEELED FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
A. C/MFM shall designate the type and number of fire extinguishers
to be installed and maintained in all buildings, structures and
facilities, but shall not be less than the minimum requirements as
outlined in this Section.
B. All buildings, structures and facilities shall be installed with

portable fire extinguishers that are designed, installed and
maintained in accordance
with this Section.
C. Classification of Hazards
1. Low Hazard. Light hazard occupancies are locations where the

total amount of Class A combustible
Section 10.2.6.9. Portable and wheeled fire extinguishers
D. Classification, Ratings, and Performance of Fire
Extinguishers
1. Portable fire extinguishers are classified for use on certain

classes of fires and rated for relative extinguishing
effectiveness as determined by the Bureau of Product
Standard, DTI.
2. The classification are as follows
a. Class A: fires involving ordinary combustible solid
materials
b. Class B : fires in flammable and combustible liquid and
gas
c. Class C: fires involving energized electrical equipment
d. Class D: fires involving combustible metal fires
Section 10.2.6.9. Portable and wheeled fire extinguishers
F. Selection of Fire Extinguishers
 Shall be determined by the character of the fires
anticipated, the construction and occupancy of the
individual property, the hazard to be protected, ambient-
temperature conditions, and other factors.
G. Distribution of Fire Extinguishers

a. Class A Hazards
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLASS A HAZARDS
MAX. TRAVEL
MIN. MAX. AREA (OPEN AREA)
TYPE OF DISTANCE TO
EXTINGUISHER PER EXTINGUISHER
HAZARD EXTINGUISHER
RATING (m2)
(m)
Low 2-A 15 200

Moderate 3-A* 12 100
High 4-A* 10 75
b. Class B Hazards
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLASS B HAZARDS
MAX. TRAVEL MAX. AREA
TYPE OF MINIMUM DISTANCE TO (OPEN AREA) PER
HAZARD EXTINGUISHER EXTINGUISHER EXTINGUISHER
RATING (m) (m2)
Low 5-B 10 200

Moderate 10-B 10 100
High 40-B 10 75
c. Class B Hazards in Flammable Liquids of Appreciable

Depth (greater than 0.6 cm).
i. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be installed as the
sole protection for flammable liquid hazards
ii. For flammable liquid hazards of appreciable depth, a
Class B fire extinguisher shall be provided
iii. Travel distances for portable fire extinguishers shall
not exceed ten meters (10 m).
SECTION 10.5.3.3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
• Preventive maintenance audit of fire extinguisher shall be
conducted periodically by the building owners or persons
responsible in accordance with the PNS No 27:1984, at
least once (1) every twelve (12) months.
• If after inspection it shows that servicing is necessary, it
shall be performed by the legitimate supplier/manufacturer
duly licensed by DTI.
UL Extinguisher Ratings
• Class A ratings:
– The number preceding the “A” indicates an approximate number
of 1-1/4 gallon containers of water or foam that the extinguisher
is equivalent to in fire fighting capacity.
» 2-A 2.5 gallons of water
• Class B ratings:
– The number preceding the “B” is the approximate minimum area
of a flammable liquid fire that the extinguisher can extinguish.
» 2-B 2 to 5 sq. feet of flammable liquid fire
See video 268

RULE 12
CHAPTER 1. COVERAGE
FIRE CODE
ASSESSMENT
Structures &Materials
and Facilities, Hazardous
COLLECTION
Rule 12 FIRE CODES TAXES, Fees /
CHARGES AND FINES
Sec. 12.0.0.1 - Sources of Income
Sec. 12.0.0.2 - Fire Code Revenues
Sec. 12.0.0.3 - Assessment
Sec. 12.0.0.4 - Schedule of Fees and Fines
Sec. 12.0.0.5 - Manner of Collection
Sec. 12.0.0.6 - Designation of Collecting Officer
Sec. 12.0.0.7 - Utilization
Sec. 12.0.0.8 - Monitoring
Sec. 12.0.0.9 - Local Taxes, Fees and Fines
CHARGES AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.2 FIRE CODE REVENUES
A. The classification of Fire Code revenues and rates are prescribed in the following
schedule:
1. Fire Code Construction Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (B) of this RIRR.
2. Fire Code Realty Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (C) of this RIRR.
3. Fire Code Premium Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (D) of this RIRR.
4. Fire Code Sales Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (E) of this RIRR.
5. Fire Code Proceeds Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (F) of this RIRR.
CHARGES AND FINES
6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee. Fee charged for the conduct of Fire Safety
Inspection equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) of all fees charged by the
Local Government Unit or Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA),
but in no case shall be lower than Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00).
7. Storage Clearance Fee. Fee derived from storage of flammable and

combustible materials.
8. Conveyance Clearance Fee. Fee derived from transporting flammable and

combustible materials.
CHARGES AND FINES
9. Installation Clearance Fee. Fee derived from installation of tanks, pipes of

flammable and combustible substances, building installations, and other fire
protection system and warning system.
10. Fire Code Fines. Fees derived from imposition of administrative fines and
penalties.
11. Other Fees. Fees derived from fireworks display, fumigation/fogging, fire
drill, hot works, filing fees for FSEC, protest and appeal fee, and other
clearances as provided under this RIRR.
CHARGES AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.3 ASSESSMENT
A. The assessment of Fire Code taxes, fees/charges and fines as revenue is vested
upon the BFP. However, the BFP may enter into agreement with the LGUs
allowing the latter to be deputized as assessors. The Chief, BFP shall prescribe
the procedural rules for such purpose, subject to the approval of the Secretary,
DILG.
D. The result of the assessment shall be the basis for issuance of Order of
Payment Slip (OPS) by the C/MFM having jurisdiction for purposes of
collection and deposit.
E. In cases where there is apparent misdeclaration of any of the sources of

income enumerated under Section 12.0.0.1 of this RIRR, nothing prohibits
the BFP from reviewing the submitted documents.
CHARGES AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.4 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES
A. Fees – The following are the schedule of fees:
1. FSIC shall be issued upon payment of a fee as prescribed hereunder:

a. FSIC for Certificate of Occupancy- Fifteen percent (15%) of all fees
charged by the Office of the Building Official of the Local Government Unit
(LGU) or Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), but in no case shall be
lower than Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00).
b. FSIC for Business Permit - Fifteen percent (15%) of all fees charged by the
Local Government Unit, but in no case shall be lower than Five Hundred Pesos
(PhP500.00).
c. FSIC for annual inspection certificate - Fifteen percent (15%) of all fees
charged by the PEZA, but in no case shall be lower than Five Hundred
Pesos (PhP500.00).
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
(FSIC) FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
Karagdagang dokumento FALAR 2 Fire Safety Compliance and

para sa pagkuha ng FSIC (Hindi nirerequire base sa Commissioning Report (FSCCR)
(Certificate of Occupancy) Memorandum Circular No. 2010-67 na
pinirmahan ni Secretary Jesse M. (Section 9.0.2.3 and Section 9.0.3.1 of
Robredo, SILG) RIRR)
Fire Safety Inspection Fee 10% of all fees charged by the building 15% of all fees charged by
para sa FSIC (Certificate of official, or by the Local Government or the Office of the Building Official of
Occupancy) by other government the Local Government Unit (LGU) or
agencies concerned in the granting of Philippine Economic Zone Authority
pertinent permits or licenses (PEZA), but in no case shall be lower
than PhP500.00
(Section 12.0.0.2 of IRR) (Section 12.0.0.2 of RIRR)
Multa para sa hindi Walang Multa Multang PhP37,500.00 hanggang

pagtupad o pagcomply sa PhP 50, 000.00
Affidavit of Undertaking sa
loob ng panahong nakasaad (Section 12.0.0.4 of RIRR)
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC)
FOR BUSINESS PERMIT or PERMIT TO OPERATE, LICENSES &
OTHER PERMITS ISSUED BY LGU’s, OBO, DOH, PEZA , &
OTHER Govt. AGENCIES
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
Karagdagang dokumento para FALAR 3 Fire Safety Maintenance Report(FSMR)
sa pagkuha ng FSIC (Business (Hindi nirerequire base sa Memorandum (Section 9.0.2.4 and Section 9.0.3.1 of
Permit) Circular No. 2010-67 na pinirmahan ni RIRR)
Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, SILG)
Fire Safety Inspection Fee 10% of all fees charged by the building 15% of all fees charged by the Local
para sa FSIC (Business official, or by the Local Government or by Government Unit or PEZA, but in no case
Permit/Certificate of Annual other government agencies concerned in shall be lower than PhP 500.00
Inspection) the granting of pertinent permits or
licenses
(Section 12.0.0.2 of IRR) (Section 12.0.0.2 of RIRR)
Multa sa hindi pag renew sa Walang Multa • 50% of the total amount to be paid
FSIC (Business Permit) by the Applicant (for less than a
year)
• 100% of the total amount to be paid
by the applicant for each year of
default (for a year or more)
(Section 12.0.0.4 of RIRR)

2. STORAGE CLEARANCE FEE
(Section 12.0.0.4)
A. Flammable/Combustible Solid
1. CALCIUM CARBIDE
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
(Storage Capacity in Kg) (Annual Fees in Php) (Annual Fees in Php)
From 40 to 80 14.00 49.00

Over 80 to 200 18.00 63.00
Over 200 to 2,000 36.00 126.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 54.00 189.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 72.00 252.00
Over 20,000 to 40,000 90.00 315.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 135.00 472.00
Over 200,000 180.00 630.00
STORAGE CLEARANCE FEE
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Flammable Combustible Solid (PYROXILIN)
2. PYROXILIN
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 40 to 200 12.00 42.00
Over 200 to 800 24.00 84.00
Over 800 to 2,000 48.00 168.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 90.00 315.00
Over 4,000 to 12,000 180.00 630.00
Over 12,000 to 40,000 300.00 1049.00
Over 40,000 600.00 2097.00

(Section 12.0.0.4)
A. Flammable/Combustible
3. MATCHES
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 100 to 400 12.00 42.00

Over 400 to 2,000 60.00 210.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 120.00 420.00
Over 4,000 to
240.00 839.00
20.,000
Over 20,000 480.00 1,678.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
4. NITRATE, PHOSPOROUS, BROMINE, SODIUM, PICRIC ACID AND OTHER

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS OF SIMILAR FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE, OXIDIZING
OR LACRYMATORY PROPERTIES
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 20 to 100 12.00 42.00
Over 100 to 400 18.00 63.00
Over 400 to 2,000 45.00 158.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 90.00 315.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 134.00 460.00
Over 20,000 180.00 630.00

(Section 12.0.0.4)
5. SHREDDED COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS WOOD SHAVING/EXCELSIOR

(KUSOT), SAWDUST, KAPOK, STRAW AND HAY; COMBUSTIBLE LOOSE FIBERS: COTTON
WASTE (ESTOPA), SISAL, OAKUM; AND OTHER SIMILAR COMBUSTIBLE SHAVINGS AND
FINE MATERIALS
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
Over 0.25 to 3 12.00 42.00

Over 3 to 14 32.00 112.00
Over 14 to 28 54.00 189.00
Over 28 to 70 90.00 315.00
Over 70 139.00 486.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
6. TAR, RESIN WAXES COPRA RUBBER, CORK, BITUMINOUS COAL AND SIMILAR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 200 to 400 14.00 49.00
Over 400 to 4,000 28.00 98.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 54.00 189.00
Over 20,000 90.00 315.00

(Section 12.0.0.4) 2. STORAGE CLEARANCE FEE
B. Flammable/Combustible Liquids
1. FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HAVING FLASHPOINT OF – 6.67 DEGREE CENTIGRADE OR BELOW , SUCH AS
GASOLINE, ETHER, CARBON BISOLPHIDE, NAPTHA, BENZOL (BENZENE), COLLODION, AFLODIN AND ACETONE
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
(Storage Capacity in Liters) (Annual Fees in Php) (Annual Fees in Php)
From 20 to 100 10.00 35.00
Over 100 to 200 12.00 42.00
Over 200 to 400 24.00 84.00
Over 400 to 2,000 48.00 168.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 72.00 252.00
Over 4,000 to 6,000 100.00 350.00
Over 6,000 to 8,000 120.00 420.00
Over 8,000 to 10,000 144.00 504.00
Over 10,000 to 12,000 192.00 672.00
Over 12,000 to 14,000 240.00 839.00
Over 14,000 to 16,000 288.00 1,007.00
Over 16,000 to 32,000 360.00 1259.00
Over 32,000 to 40,000 480.00 1678.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 720.00 2517.00
Over 200,000 to 800,000 1080.00 3775.00
Over 800,000 to 2,000,000 1440.00 5033.00
Over 2,000,000 to 6,000,000 1920.00 6711.00
Over 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 2400.00 8388.00
In excess of 8,000,000 2400 + 1.0/400 liter 4.00/400 Liters
(Section 12.0.0.4)
2. FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HAVING FLASHPOINT OF ABOVE –6.67 DEGREE
CENTIGRADE OR BELOW 22.8 DEGREE CENTIGRADE SUCH AS ALCOHOL, AMYL,
TOLUOL, ETHYL, ACETATE AND LIKE
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 20 to 100 9.00 32.00
Over 100 to 200 12.00 42.00
Over 200 to 400 18.00 63.00
Over 400 to 2,000 30.00 105.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 48.00 168.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 100.00 350.00
Over 20,000 to 100,000 240 839.00
Over 100,000 to 200,000 480 1,678.00
Over 200,000 600.00 2,097.00

(Section 12.0.0.4)
3. FOR LIQUIDS HAVING FLASHPOINT OF 22.8 DEGREE CENTIGRADE TO 93.3 DEGREE

CENTIGRADE SUCH AS KEROSENE, TURPENTINE, THINNER, PREPARED PAINTS,
VARNISH, DIESEL OIL, FUEL OIL, KEROSENE, CLEANSING SOLVENT, POLISHING
LIQUIDS AND SIMILAR
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 20 to 100 5.00 18.00

Over 100 to 200 8.00 28.00
Over 200 to 400 12.00 42.00
Over 400 to 4,000 30.00 105.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 90.00 315.00
Over 20,000 to 40,000 120.00 420.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 180.00 630.00
Over 200,000 to 400,000 300.00 1,049.00
Over 400,000 to 2,000,000 480.00 1,678.00
Over 2,000,000 to 3,600,000 500.00 1,748.00
Over 3,600,000 600.00 2,098.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
4. FOR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS HAVING FLASH POINT GREATER THAN 93.3 DEGREE
CENTIGRADE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SPONTANEOUS IGNITION OR IS ARTIFICIALLY
HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE EQUAL TO OR HIGHER THAN ITS FLASH POINT, SUCH AS
CRUDE OIL, PETROLEUM OIL AND OTHERS
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 20 to 100 5.00 18.00

Over 100 to 200 8.00 28.00
Over 200 to 400 12.00 42.00
Over 400 to 2,000 24.00 84.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 30.00 105.00
Over 4,000 to 80,000 90.00 315.00
Over 80,000 180.00 630.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
C. Flammable Gases
1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in liter water capacity

a) For bulk storage
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
200 and below 20.00 70.00

Over 200 to 2,000 40.00 140.00
Over 2,000 to 8,000 80.00 280.00
Over 8,000 to 20,000 200.00 699.00
Over 20,000 to 200,000 400.00 1,398.00
Over 200,000 to 400,000 1600.00 5,592.00
For every additional 4,000 liters 10.00 35.00
or fraction thereof, in excess of
400,000
(Section 12.0.0.4)
C. Flammable Gases
1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in liter water capacity
b) for other bulk storage
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
60 and below 1.50

6.00
Over 60 to 100 2.00
7.00
Over 100 to 200 3.00
11.00
Over 200 to 400 4.00
14.00
Over 400 to 800 8.00
28.00
Over 800 to 1,200 12.00
42.00
Over 1,200 to 2,000 16.00
56.00
For every additional 400 liters 1.00
4.00
water capacity in excess of 2,000
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Flammable Gases
2) other flammable gases in liter water capacity
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
From 20 to 100 6.00 21.00

Over 100 to 400 12.00 42.00
Over 400 to 2,000 36.00 126.00
Over 2,000 to 8,000 72.00 252.00
Over 8,000 to 40,000 180.00 630.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 360.00 1,259.00
Over 200,000 to 400,000 540.00 1,888.00
Over 400,000 900.00 3,146.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Example Calculation of Annual Fee
Example A: Flammable / Combustible solid Example B : Flammable / Combustible liquids -6.67 ° C
• Calcium Carbide = 100 kg • Acetone = 150 liter

• Annual fee = 63 Php ( from 80 to 200 kg) • Annual fee = 42Php ( over 100 to 200 liters)
Thus: Thus:
• Annual Fee = 63 Php • Annual Fee = 42 Php
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Example C : Flammable Gases

• LPG = 405,000 liter water capacity
• Annual fee = 5,592 Php ( over 200,000 to 400,000 liters)
• Annual fee = 35 Php (for every additional 4,000 liters or
fraction thereof, in excess of 400,000)
Thus:
• Fee for 400,000 = 5,592 Php

• Compute for the excess vol. = 405,000 – 400,000 = 5000 lts
• Fee for the excess vol. = 5000 * 35/4000 = 43.75 Php
• Total annual fee = 5,592 + 43.75 = 5,635.75 Php
The annual fees for storage clearance, whether it is by

weight (kg) or volume (liter), can be easily determined
since the appropriate fee has already been identified
and laid out for the applicable range.
SECTION 12.0.0.4 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES
3. Conveyance Clearance Fee – Conveyance Clearance shall

be issued to vehicles transporting any explosives, flammable
liquids and combustible materials over streets, water, or
through pipelines, to load and unload such explosives,
flammable liquids or combustible materials in or from any
vessel, boat, craft, or railway upon payment of fee based on
their capacity by the owner of vehicles transporting
flammable or combustible materials during his/her
application for FSIC for business operation at his/her
principal place of business, on the rate prescribed below:
3. CONVEYANCE CLEARANCE
(Section 12.0.0.4)
a. FOR EACH CARGO TRUCK, MOTOR VEHICLE, TANK TRUCK, TANK TRAILER, AND TANK
SEMI-TRAILER CARRYING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS:
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
(Fees in Php) (Fees in Php)
1) For first 2,000 500.00 1,748.00

liters
2) For every 20.00 70.00
additional 400 liters
or fraction thereof
(Section 12.0.0.4)
b. FOR EACH CARGO TRUCK, OR MOTOR VEHICLE, TANK TRUCK, TANK TRAILER,
AND TANK SEMI-TRAILER CARRYING EXPLOSIVES AND/OR COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, INCLUDING HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND GASES:
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
1) For the first 500 300.00 1,049.00

kilograms
2) For every 20.00 70.00
additional 100
kilograms or fraction
thereof
(Section 12.0.0.4)
c. FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING TO OR FROM A BOAT, VESSEL, CRAFT, OR RAILWAY
TANK CARS AND THE TRANSFER OF PACKAGES OF CONTAINERS OF EXPLOSIVES,
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, INCLUDING HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS AND GASES AT TERMINALS OR PIERS:
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
1) For the first 2,000 liters or

kilograms
200.00 700.00
2) For every additional 400
liters or 100 kilograms or
fraction thereof not exceeding
100.00 350.00
40,000 liters or 10,000 kilograms
3) For every additional 4,000

liters or 1,000 kilograms or
fraction thereof in excess of
10.00 35.00
40,000 liters or 10,000 kilograms
(Section 12.0.0.4)
d. FOR TRANSFER OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS TO SHORE TANKS AT
TERMINAL, INCLUDING THE DISCHARGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE CARGO
TO BULK LIGHTERS UNDERTAKEN AT BAY, AND ITS SUBSEQUENT TRANSPORTATION BY
WATER TO PETROLEUM WHARVES, OR TRANSFER BY BULK LIGHTERS FROM SAID
TERMINALS TO VESSEL AT BAY:
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
1) For the first 2,000 liters 200.00 700.00

2) For every additional
400 liters or fraction thereof 50.00 175.00
not exceeding 400,000 liters
3) For every additional

4,000 liters or fraction
thereof in excess of 400,000
20.00 70.00
liters
(Section 12.0.0.4)
e. FOR TRANSFER OR CONVEYANCE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS OR

GAS IN BULK DONE BY LIGHTERS OR THROUGH PIPELINES:
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
1) For first 2,000

200.00 700.00
liters
2) For every
additional 400 liters
20.00 70.00
or fraction thereof in
excess of 2,000 liters
CONVEYANCE CLEARANCE
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Example 1: LPG
• Volume in water capacity = 2,800 liters
• Annual fee for 2,000 liter = 1,748 Php
• Compute for the excess volume = 2,800 -2,000 = 800 liters
Thus:
• Annual fee for 800 liters * 70/400 = 140 Php

Volume in water capacity = 2,800 liters
• Total annual fee = 1,748 + 140 = 1,888 Php
CONVEYANCE CLEARANCE
Thru pipeline (Section 12.0.0.4)
Given: (LPG)
1) Dia. = 300mm = 0.30m
2) Pipe length from Point of origin “A” to Point B = 15,000m
Solution:
(d)
Length
Compute the volume of pipe:
Diameter (d)
Pt. B
V = [3.1416 (0.30)² /4]*15,000m Pt. A
V = 1,060.29 m³
Guide only
Convert the volume to liter water capacity CNG 1m³ 0.714 kg 0.18 L/ kg
V = 1,060.29 m³ * 3.70 Liters / m³ = 3,923.073 liters LNG 1 m³ - 264,000 L/m³
Annual fee for 2000 liters = 700 Php 1 kg 0.41 kg/L to 0.5 kg/L
Compute for the excess vol. = 3,923.073 – 2,000 = 1, 923.073 liters

LPG 1 m³ - 3.70 L/m³
Annual fee for 1,923.07 liters * 70Php / 400 liters = 336.54 Php
1 kg 1.96 L/kg
Total annual fee = 700 + 336.54 = 1,036.54 Php
4. INSTALLATION CLEARANCE FEE
(Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
(Fees in Php) ( Fees in Php)
a. Gases (LPG, CNG and

other compressed gases
exceeding 454 liters water
80.00 280.00
capacity
- For every additional 100
liters water capacity or
fraction thereof in excess
20.00 70.00
of 454 liters
b. Flammable and combustible

liquids in aboveground and 300.00 1,049.00
underground tanks
c. Equipment, utilities and facilities mentioned in Section 10.2.7.1 to Section 10.2.7.5 of this RIRR
and fire protection and warning system– one-tenth of one per centum (0.10%) of the verified
estimated value of the equipment, utilities, facilities to be installed.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCE FEE
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Example Calculation
LPG Vol.
900 liters
Example 1: LPG Thus:
• Volume in water capacity = 900 liters • Installation for fee for 446 liters * 70/100 = 312.2 Php
• Installation fee for 454 liter = 280 Php • Total installation fee = 280 + 312.2 = 592.2 Php
• Compute for the excess volume = 900 -454 = 446 liters

(Section 12.0.0.4)
Example Calculation AKHFSS
Example 1:AKHFSS
Thus:
• Material Cost = 450,000 Php
• Installation Clearance = 0.1% of Verified Estimated Amount
• Labor Cost= 200,000 Php
• Fee = (0.1/100)*650,000 = 650 Php
• Total Estimated Amount = 650,000 Php
5. OTHER FEES – for the issuance of clearances relative to the
conduct of the following activities and or authentication of
documents (Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
a. Appeal Fee mentioned under Rule - 1,000.00
14 of this RIRR
b. Certified true copy of Fire Safety 350.00
Inspection Certificate, Building Fire
100.00
Safety Clearance and Fire
Clearance
c. Electrical Installation
1) 5KVA or less 100.00
2) Over 5KVA to 50KVA - 100.00 + 10.00/KVA
3) Over 50KVA to 300KVA 550.00 + 5.00/KVA
4) Over 300KVA to 1,500KVA 1,800.00 + 5.00/KVA
5) Over 1,500KVA to 6,000KVA 4,800.00 + 2.50/KVA
6) Over 6,000KVA 8,425.00 + 1.25/KVA
d. Filling Fee for Fire Safety
- 200.00
Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
e. Fire Drill 200.00 1,000.00
f. Fire Incident Clearance 100.00 350.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
Example Calculation
Example 1: Diesel Generator
• Apparent power = 580 KVA
• Installation fee for over 300KVA to 1,500KVA = 1,800 Php

+ 5.00 Php / KVA
Thus:
• Installation for fee for 300 KVA = 1,800 Php
• Compute for excess KVA = 580 – 300 = 280
• Install fee for excess KVA = 280 KVA*5 Php/KVA = 1,400 Php
• Total Installation Fee = 1,800 + 1,400 = 3,200 Php
Diesel Generator
Apparent power = 580 KVA
5. OTHER FEES – for the issuance of clearances relative to the
conduct of the following activities and orauthentication of
documents (Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
g. Fire Prevention and Safety Seminar 2,000.00
h. Fireworks Display 300.00 1,049.00
i. Fumigation/Fogging 100.00 350.00
j. Open Flame - 525.00
k. Protest Fee mentioned under Rule 14 of
this RIRR
- 500.00
l. Soundstage and Approved Production
Facilities and Locations (mentioned in para
“B” of Section 10.2.19.6 and para “C” of - 2,000.00
Section 10.2.19.6 of this RIRR
l. Welding, Cutting and Other Hot works -
1) 1-5 welding/oxy-acetylene 500.00

2) 6-10 welding/cutting machine 1,000.00
3) more than 10 welding/cutting
machine
1,500.00
SECTION 10.4.17.1 WELDING,CUTTING,AND OTHER HOTWORK
OPERATION
B. Fire Safety Clearance
An FSC shall be secured from the C/MFM having jurisdiction concerned

prior to any welding, cutting and other welding, cutting and other hot work
operation, according to the following schedules:
1. Annual – for business establishments requiring almost daily repair or

maintenance due to its nature of business or operations.
2. Per Project Duration – for new construction or renovation. For project

duration exceeding one (1) year, a new FSC valid for one (1) year or a
fraction thereof shall be secured.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
(Section 12.0.0.4)
1. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, STORAGE,
HANDLING, DISPLAY AND/OR USE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
REQUIRED IN SECTION 7, PARAGRAPH (b) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
a. Cellulose nitrate plastic of any PhP 400.00/kg or less, but not PhP 2,843.20/kg or less, but not
kind exceeding PhP 1,250.00 exceeding PhP 8,885.00
b. Combustible fibers PhP 400.00/m3 or less, but not PhP 2,843.20/m3 or less, but not
exceeding PhP 4,000.00 exceeding PhP 28,432.00
c. Cellular materials such as foam PhP 400.00/m3 or less, but not PhP 2,843.20/m3 or less, but not
rubber, sponge rubber and plastic exceeding PhP 4,000.00 exceeding PhP 28,432.00
foam
d. Flammable and combustible PhP 400.00/liter or less, but not PhP 2,843.20/liter or less, but not
liquids or gases of any classification exceeding PhP 12,500.00 exceeding PhP 50,000.00
e. Flammable paints, varnishes, PhP 400.00/liter or less, but not PhP 2,843.20/liter or less, but not
stains and organic coatings exceeding PhP 2,500.00 exceeding PhP 17,770.00
f. High piled or widely spread PhP 80.00/m3 or less, but not PhP 568.64/m3 or less, but not
combustible stock exceeding PhP 12,500.00 exceeding PhP 50,000.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
REQUIRED IN SECTION 7, PARAGRAPH (B) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
g. Metallic magnesium in any form PhP 400.00/kilo or less, but PhP 2,843.20/kilo or less,
not exceeding PhP 12,500.00 but not exceeding PhP
50,000.00
h. Corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, organic PhP 400.00 per PhP 2,843.20 per
peroxide, nitromethane, ammonium nitrate or any kilogram/liter or less, but not kilogram/liter or less, but
amount of highly toxic pyrophoric, hypergolic or exceeding not exceeding PhP
cryogenic materials or poisonous gases as well as PhP 12,500.00 50,000.00
material compounds which when exposed to heat or
flame become a fire conductor or generate excessive
smoke or toxic gases
i. Blasting agents, explosives and special industrial PhP 2,000.00 per PhP 14,216.00 per
explosive materials, blasting caps, black powder, liquid kilogram/liter or less, but not kilogram/liter or less, but
nitro-glycerin, dynamite, nitro-cellulose, fulminates of exceeding PhP not exceeding PhP
any kind and plastic explosives containing ammonium 12,500.00 50,000.00
salt or chlorate
(Section 12.0.0.4)
1. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, HANDLING,
DISPLAY AND/OR USE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REQUIRED IN SECTION 7,
PARAGRAPH (B) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
j. Liquid nitro-glycerine and PhP 4,000.00/liter or less, but not PhP 28,432.00/liter or less, but not
liquid trinitrotoluene exceeding PhP 12,500.00 exceeding PhP 50,000.00
k. Firework materials of any kind PhP 2,000.00 per kilogram or PhP 14,216.00 per kilogram or
or form less, but not exceeding PhP less, but not exceeding PhP
12,500.00 50,000.00
l. Matches in commercial PhP 400.00 per matchman gross, PhP 2,843.20 per matchman gross,
quantities but not exceeding PhP 12,500.00 but not exceeding PhP 50,000.00
m. Hot ashes, live coals and PhP 200.00/m3, but not PhP 1,421.60/m3, but not
embers exceeding PhP 4,000.00 exceeding PhP 28,432.00
n. Mineral, vegetable or animal PhP 40.00 per liter in excess of PhP 284.30 per liter in excess of
oils and other derivative/by- twenty-five (25) liters, but not twenty-five (25) liters, but not
products exceeding PhP 4,000.00 exceeding PhP 28,432.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
o. Recycling, reuse and resale of PhP 40.00 /m3, but not PhP 284.30 /m3, but not
combustible and flammable exceeding PhP 4,000.00 exceeding PhP 28,432.00
liquids and other combustible
waste materials for recycling or
resale
p. Explosive dusts and vapors PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00 PhP 28,432.00 to PhP
per violation 50,000.00 per violation
q. Agriculture, forest, marine or PhP 400.00/m3 or less, but not PhP 2,843.20/m3 or less, but
mineral products which may exceeding PhP 4,000.00 not exceeding PhP 28,432.00
undergo spontaneous combustion
(Section 12.0.0.4)
HANDLING, DISPLAY AND/O R USE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
r. Any other substance with Similar nature shall be Similar nature shall be
potential to cause harm to penalized accordingly penalized accordingly
persons, property or
environment because of one
(1) or more of the following:
1) The chemical properties of the substance;

2) The physical properties of the substance;
3) The biological properties of the substance. Without limiting the definition of
hazardous material, all dangerous goods, combustible liquids and chemicals are
hazardous materials.
(Section 12.0.0.4)
2. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS
OPERATIONS OR PROCESSES AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 7, PARA “C” OF RA 9514
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
a. Welding, cutting and other PhP 400.00 to PhP 2,843.20 to

hotworks operation PhP 4,000.00 PhP 28,432.00
b. Industrial baking and drying PhP 4,00.00 to PhP 28,432.00 to
PhP 8,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
c. Waste Disposal PhP 4,00.00 to PhP 28,432.00 to
PhP 8,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
d. Pressurized/forced-draft PhP 4,00.00 to PhP 28,432.00 to
burning equipment PhP 8,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
e. Smelting and forging PhP 8,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
PhP 12,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
f. Motion picture projection using PhP 400.00 to PhP 2,843.20 to
electrical arc lamp PhP 4,000.00 PhP28,432.00
g. Refining, distillation and PhP 8,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
solvent extraction PhP 12,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
3. Failure to provide safety -
measures for other
hazardous operations or PhP 37,500.00 to
processes not included in the PhP 50,000.00
preceding enumeration but
mentioned in Chapter 4 of
Rule 10 of this RIRR
(Section 12.0.0.4)
4. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONSTRUCTION, AND PROTECTIVE AND
WARNING SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 7, PARAGRAPH (d) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
a. Fire protection features such as sprinkler alarms, PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
hose boxes, hose reels, standpipe alarms and other PhP 37,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
firefighting equipment
b. Fire alarm systems PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
PhP 37,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
c. Fire walls to separate adjoining property and storage PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
areas from other occupancies in the same building PhP 37,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
d. Provisions for confining the fire at its source such as PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
fire resistive floors and walls extending up to the next PhP 25,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
floor slab or roof, curtain boards and other fire
containing or stopping components
e. Termination of all exits in an area affording safe PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
passage to a public way or safe dispersal area PhP 50,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
f. Stairways, vertical shafts, horizontal exits and other PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
means of egress sealed from smoke and heat PhP 50,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
4. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONSTRUCTION, AND PROTECTIVE AND
WARNING SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 7, PARAGRAPH (D) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
g. A fire exit plan for each floor of the building, PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
showing the routes from each room to appropriate PhP 25,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
exits, displayed prominently on the door of each
room
h. Self-closing fire resistive doors leading to PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
corridors PhP 50,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
i. Fire dampers in centralized air- conditioning PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
ducts PhP 50,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
j. Roof vents for use of firefighters PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
PhP 50,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
k. Properly marked and lighted exits with PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
provision for emergency lights to adequately PhP 25,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
illuminate exit ways in case of power failure
(Section 12.0.0.4)
5. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING DECLARED PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMISSIONS AS
REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
a. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
buildings clearly marked for fire safety purposes, such PhP 25,000.00
PhP 50,000.00
as but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of
the stairways, corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges
leading to a stairway or exit of any kind or tolerating or
allowing said violations
b. Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to

building components and yards, and temporary or PhP 25,000.00
PhP 50,000.00
permanent structures on public ways, which obstruct
the orderly and easy passage of firefighting vehicles and
equipment
c. Prevention, interference and obstruction of any PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to

operation of the BFP or of duly organized and PhP 25,000.00
PhP 50,000.00
authorized fire brigades
(Section 12.0.0.4)
5. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING DECLARED PROHIBITED ACTS AND
OMISSIONS AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
d. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
hydrants PhP 25,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
e. Overcrowding or admission of alarms beyond the PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
authorized capacity in movie houses, theaters, coliseum, PhP 37,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
auditorium or other public assembly buildings, except in
other assembly areas on the ground floor with open
sides or open doors sufficient to provide safe exits
f. Locking fire exits during period when people are PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
inside the building PhP 50,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
g. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
fire doors or smoke partition or dampers PhP 25,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
h. Use of fire protective or firefighting equipment of the PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
BFP other than for firefighting except in other PhP 12,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
emergencies where their use are justified
(Section 12.0.0.4)
5. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING DECLARED PROHIBITED ACTS AND
OMISSIONS AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514.
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
i. Giving false or malicious fire alarms PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to

PhP 12,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
j. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by the PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
BFP, or throwing of cigars, cigarettes, burning objects in PhP 12,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
places which may start or cause fire
k. Properly marked and lighted exits with provision for PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
emergency lights to adequately illuminate exit ways in PhP 20,000.00 PhP 50,000.00
case of power failure
l. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
authorized mark, seal, sign or tag posted or required by the PhP 37,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
BFP for fire safety in any building, structure or processing
equipment
m. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00 to
overloading the electrical system beyond its designed PhP 37,500.00 PhP 50,000.00
capacity or such other practices that would tend to
undermine the fire safety features of the electrical system
(Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
6. Failure to post or inadequate posting - PhP 12,500.00 to

of required signage's PhP 27,500.00
7. Failure to provide or inadequate - Php 37,500.00 to
means of egress PhP 50,000.00
(Section 12.0.0.4)
8. FAILURE TO SECURE AND SUBMIT DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
a. A copy of fire insurance policy submitted within the PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00 to
prescribed time limit PhP 12,500.00 PhP 27,500.00
b. FSIC for the year of default;
1. Failure to renew FSIC for less than a year - 50% of the total amount
to be paid by the
applicant
2. Failure to renew FSIC for a year or more 100% of the total amount
to be paid by the
applicant for each year
of default
c. FSEC not secured prior to the construction of the - PhP 37,500.00 to
building PhP 50,000.00
d. Storage, Conveyance, Installation and other - PhP 37,500.00 to
clearances (e.g., fireworks display, fumigation/fogging, PhP 50,000.00
fire drill, welding, cutting and other hotworks)
(Section 12.0.0.4)
DESCRIPTION FROM TO
9. Failure to comply within the period - PhP 37,500.00 to

specified in the affidavit of undertaking PhP 50,000.00
10. Use of open flame lighting devices in - PhP 37,500.00 to
places of assembly except those enumerated PhP 50,000.00
as exceptions in para “B” of Section
10.2.21.2 of the RIRR
11. Obstruction in the conduct of fire safety - PhP 37,500.00 to
inspection, fire arson investigation and fire PhP 50,000.00
operations.
12. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not
included in this listing, shall likewise be fined with the same amount .
SECTION 12.0.0.5 MANNER OF COLLECTION
The BFP shall collect the prescribed Fire Code revenues thru any of the
following options:
A. Direct deposit with Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB);
B. Collection by BFP or deputized collecting officers;
C. Electronic mode of payment; and
D. Other options that the Chief, BFP may later prescribe, subject to
the existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
SECTION 12.0.0.7 UTILIZATION
B. The eighty percent (80%) of all revenues collected by the BFP shall be used
for its modernization as herein prescribed. The Chief, BFP is authorized, x
x x x x x for the procurement and improvement of fire protection, fire
investigation, rescue, and paramedics equipment, facilities, supplies and
materials; related technical services necessary for BFP; x x x x x x . The
remaining twenty percent (20%) shall be allocated by the BFP to the Local
Government Units (LGUs) in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in
a Memorandum Circular issued by the DILG Secretary or a Joint Circular
with other concerned government agencies through the issuance of funding
checks subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
The twenty percent (20%) Local Government Unit (LGU) share shall be
appropriated exclusively for the use of the operation and maintenance of
it’s local fire station, including but not limited to the construction and
repair of the fire station.
END OF PRESENTATION
THANK YOU
F/Insp Jan Garry D Lunas, RME, Ph.D.

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FIRE SAFETY

RULE 10. FIREINSPECTION

• While, death and injury to persons

Basic Law RA 9514 was enacted

Approved: DEC 19, 2008

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

IRR RA 9514 was promulgated by

Recommend Approved by:

He ordered the Fire Marshall of the

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

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Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

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• offices, classrooms, churches, assembly halls,

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

Food in combustible containers, incandescent or fluorescent

Wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, plastics

Alcohol beverage not exceeding 80% alcohol in cans, bottles, or

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

SECTION 10.4.3.2 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

SECTION 10.4.3.3 CONSTRUCTION

g. Torch-applied roofing installation

DIVISION 3. MANUFACTURE AND SALE

DIVISION 4. OPEN BURNING

DIVISION 6. USE OF EQUIPMENT,

DIVISION 7. URBAN AND RURAL PRE-

SECTION 10.5.7.1 HYDRANT

SECTION 10.5.7.2 FIRE LANE

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

2) Group housing arrangement for physically or

3) Group housing arrangement for the elderly

4) Facilities for social rehabilitation,

5) Assisted living facilities.

Covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings,

A. Inspection of all buildings, structures, facilities and

Plan Evaluator: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date Received: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date Released: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Name of Owner/Establishment: _________________________________________________________________

L o c a tio n o f C o n s t r u c tio n : _______________________________________________________________________

No. of Storey/s: _______________

1 Building exits must about a public street or approved alley.

Provide secondary stairs/exits as far/remote from main stair, to serve

Non-combustible outside stairs are required to have 2.03 m (6 ft, 8 in)

Enclose walls, doors, stairs ramps, escalators and other components of

Travel distance to an exit shall not be more than

10 Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel.