Fire Code of the

Philippines 2008
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amado . arvisu . benjamin . docto . edralin . sevilla . tiotuico
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Rule 1-5 : mama mary

6-8: sabedra
9-10: kemara
11-14: stepelk
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008”

Pursuant to the provision of Section 14 in relation to Section 5 of Republic Act

No. 9514, entitled “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF
THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1185, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES”, the following Rules and Regulations are hereby adopted in
order to carry out the provisions of this Code.
RULE 1. INTERPRETATION
RULE 1. INTERPRETATION

This IRR shall be interpreted in the light of the Declaration of Policy found in
Section 2 of the Code:

“It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic
development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds, of destructive
fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession.
Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure
adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote
accountability in the fire protection and prevention service.”
RULE 2. COVERAGE
RULE 2. COVERAGE

This IRR shall cover the following:

A. All persons;

B. All private or public buildings, facilities or structures and their premises

erected or constructed before and after the effectivity hereof;

C. Design and installation of mechanical, electronics and electrical systems

relative to fire protection;
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D. Manufacturing, storage, handling and/or use, and transportation of

explosives and/or combustible, flammable liquids and gases, toxic and other
hazardous materials and operations, and their wastes;

E. Fire safety planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, rehabilitation

and demolition;

F. Fire protective and warning equipment or systems; 2

G. All land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships or vessels docked at

piers or wharves or anchored in seaports; and H. Petroleum industry
installations.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

For purposes of this IRR, the following terms, or words or phrases shall mean or be
understood as follows:

Abatement. Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.

Building Administrator. Any person who acts as agent of the owner and manages
the use of a building for the latter.

Aerodrome. An airport, a defined area on land or water (including any building,

installation and equipment) intended to be used wholly or in part for the arrival,
departure and surface movement of aircrafts.
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Air Carrier or Operator. A person who undertakes, whether directly or indirectly, by

lease or any other arrangements, to engage in air transportation services or air
commerce.

Aircraft Engine. Any engine used, or intended to be used, for the propulsion of an
aircraft and includes all parts, appurtenances, and accessories thereof other than
propellers.

Aircraft Operation Area (AOA). Any area used or intended for use for the parking,
taxiing, takeoff, landing or other ground-based aircraft activity.
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Aircraft. Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions
of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface.

Aircrafts Service Station. That portion of an airport where flammable liquids are
stored or dispensed and shall include all facilities essential thereto, such as but not
limited to, underground tanks from which aircraft fuel and lubricants may be drawn
through dispensing devices.

Airport. Any area of land or water designed, equipped, set apart or commonly used
for affording facilities for the landing and departure of aircraft and includes any area
or space, whether on the ground, on the roof of a building or elsewhere, which is
designed, equipped or set apart for affording facilities for the landing and departure
of aircrafts capable of descending or climbing vertically.
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Anesthetics Gas. A medical gas used as anesthetic agents for surgical procedures
that could either be flammable or non-flammable. Examples of flammable
anesthetics are cyclopropane and ethylene. Examples of nonflammable anesthetic
gases are nitrous oxides and halothane.

Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

Arena stage. A stage or platform that opens on at least three (3) sides to audience
seating. It may be with or without overhead scene handling facilities.
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Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB) or Authorized Government

Servicing Bank (AGSB). Government servicing banks such as Land Bank of the
Philippines (LBP), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), United Coconut
Planters Bank (UCPB), and Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), wherein fire code
revenues are deposited for subsequent remittance to the Bureau of Treasury (BOT)

Automatic Fire Suppression System. An integrated system of underground or

overhead piping or both connected to a source of extinguishing agent or medium and
designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards which, when
actuated by its automatic detecting device, suppresses fires within the area
protected.
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Automotive Service Station. That portion of property where liquids used as motor
fuels are stored and dispensed from fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor
vehicles and shall include any facilities available for the sale and service of tires,
batteries and accessories, and for minor automotive maintenance work.

Baffle. A non liquid-tight transverse partition in a cargo tank.

Bale. A large bundle or package of hay or a raw material such as cotton, tightly
bound with string or wire to keep it in shape during transportation or storage.
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Below Ground Container. A storage installation in which the maximum liquid level in
the container below the surrounding grade or below a backfill berm, which is at least
two hundred fifty centimeters (250 cm) wide at the top, and then slopes away from
the container at natural angle of repose or is retained two hundred fifty centimeters
(250 cm) from the container by a retaining wall, and constructed of earth, concrete,
solid masonry or other suitable material designed to prevent the escape of liquid.

Berm. In open-pit mining, a berm refers to rocks piled alongside a haulage road or
along the edge of a dump point intended as a safety measure. They are commonly
required by government organizations to be at least one-half as tall as the wheel of
the largest mining machine on-site.
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Blasting Agent. Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set
off explosives.

Blowout. A sudden release of oil and gas from a well.

Boiling point. The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the
surrounding atmospheric pressure. Where an accurate boiling point is unavailable for
the material in question, or for mixture which do not have a constant boiling point, for
purposes of this classification the ten percent (10%) point of distillation performed in
accordance with the Standard Method of Test for Distillation of Petroleum Products
ASTM D-86-62, may be used as the boiling point of the liquid.
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Boil-over. The expulsion of crude oil (or certain other liquids) from a burning tank in
which the light fractions of the crude oil burn off producing a heat wave in the
residue, which on reaching a water strata may result in the explosion of the portion of
the contents of the tank in the form of a froth.

Brine. Any liquid cooled by the refrigerant and used for the transmission of heat
without a change in its state, having no flash point or a flash point above sixty five
and six-tenths Celsius (65.6°C) as determined by the American Society of Testing
Materials Method D93.

Brush. Land covered with a dense undergrowth of small trees and brushes.
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Bulk Oxygen System. An assembly of equipment, such as oxygen storage

containers, pressure regulators, safety devices, vaporizers, manifolds, and
interconnecting piping, that has a storage capacity of more than five hundred sixty
six cubic meters (566 m3) of oxygen including unconnected reserves on hand at the
site.

Bulk Plant. That portion of a property where liquids are received by tank vessel,
pipelines, tank cars, or tank vehicle, and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose
of distributing such liquids by tank vessels, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, portable
tank or container. Bulkhead. A liquid-tight closure between compartments of a cargo
tank.
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Bulkhead. A liquid-tight closure between compartments of a cargo tank.

Cargo Tank. Any tank having a liquid capacity more than four hundred fifty liters
(450ℓ) used for carrying flammable and combustible liquids and mounted
permanently or otherwise upon a tank vehicle. The term “cargo tank” does not apply
to any container used solely for the purpose of supplying fuel for the propulsion of
the tank vehicle upon which it is mounted.

Cellulose Nitrate or Nitro Cellulose. A highly combustible and explosive compound

produced by the reaction of nitric acid with a cellulose material.
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Cellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin). Any plastic substance, materials or compound

having cellulose nitrate (nitro cellulose) as base.

City/Municipal Fire Marshal. The duly designated head of the City or Municipal Fire
Station including those designated as “Officer-in-Charge” or in an “Acting” capacity.
This shall also apply to highly urbanized Cities and Stations where by its approved
organization the head is the District Fire Marshal or Station Commander as the case
maybe.

Chemical Plant. A large integrated plant or that portion of such plant other than a
refinery or distillery where flammable or combustible liquids are produced by
chemical reactions or used in chemical reactions.
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Class A Fires. Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth,
rubber and plastics.

Class B Fires. Fires involving flammable liquids and gases.

Class C Fires. Fires involving energized electrical equipment.

Class D Fire. Fires involving combustible materials, such as sodium, magnesium,

potassium, and other similar materials.

Class K Fires. Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media
(vegetable or animal oils and fats).
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Closed Container. Any container so sealed by means of a lid or other device that
neither liquid nor vapor will escape from it at ordinary temperatures.

Collecting Officer. An accountable officer, who shall be responsible in the collection,

deposit and remittance of fire code revenues from all fire code taxes, fees/charges
and fines with AGDB or AGSB.

Combination Standpipe. A pipeline system filled with water and connected to a

constant water supply for the use of the BFP and the occupants of the buildings
solely for fire suppression purposes.
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Combustible Fiber Loose House. An enclosed and isolated structure where loose
fibers are worked upon, and used as storage for such fibers.

Combustible Fibers. Any readily ignitable and free-burning fibers, such as but not
limited, to cocoa fiber, cotton, excelsior, hay, hemp, henequen, istle, jute, kapok,
oakrum, rags, sisal, Spanish moss, straw, tow, waste cloth, waste paper, certain
synthetic fibers commonly used in commerce, or any material in a fibrous or
shredded form that will readily ignite when heat sources are present
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Combustible Liquid. Any liquid having a flash point at or above thirty seven and eight
tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C), and classified as follows:

Class II Liquid. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above thirty seven and eight
tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C) and below sixty degrees Celsius (60°C).

Class IIIA Liquid. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above sixty degrees Celsius
(60°C), but below ninety three degrees Celsius (93°C).

Class IIIB Liquid. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above ninety three degrees
Celsius (93°C).
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Combustible Waste. Also known as loose waste material, are those generated by an
establishment or process and, being salvageable, are retained for scrap or
reprocessing on the premises where generated. These include, but not limited to, all
combustible fibers, hay, straw, hair, feathers, down, wood shavings, turnings,
styropor, all types of plastics, all types of paper products, soiled cloth trimmings and
cuttings, rubber trimmings and buffings, metal fines, used oil and any mixture of the
above items, or any other salvageable combustible waste material.

Community/Barangay Fire Brigade. A group of firefighters performing fire

suppression activities within a specified jurisdiction.
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Compressed Gas. One that exists solely in the gaseous state under pressure in the
range of two hundred seventy three kilopascal (273 KPa) to twenty four thousand
nine hundred twenty three kilopascal (24,923 KPa) at all normal atmospheric
temperature ranging from twenty degrees Celsius (20°C) to thirty seven and eight
tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C) inside its container.

Compressed Gas Container. A pressure container designed to hold compressed

gases at pressures greater than one atmosphere at twenty degrees Celsius (20°C).

Compressed Gas Mixture. A mixture of two or more compressed gases contained in

a single packaging, the hazard properties of which are represented by the properties
of the mixture as a whole.
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Compressed Gas System. An assembly of components, such as containers, reactors,

pumps, compressors and connecting piping and tubing, designed to contain,
distribute or transport compressed gases.

Container. Any vessel of less than two hundred twenty seven liters (227ℓ) capacity
used for transporting or storing liquids.

Corrosive Liquid. Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter
or with certain chemicals.

Crude Oil. Any naturally-occurring, unrefined petroleum liquid.

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Cryogenic. Is descriptive of any material which, by its nature or as a result of its

reaction with other elements, produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate
surroundings.

Cryogenic Container. A pressure or low-pressure or atmospheric container of any

size designed or used for the transportation, handling or storage of a cryogenic fluid,
and which utilizes venting, insulation, refrigeration or a combination thereof to
maintain the pressure within the design parameters for such container and to keep
the contents in a liquid state.

Cryogenic Fluids. Fluids produced or stored at very low temperatures and that have
normal boiling point below negative fifty five degrees Celsius (- 55°C).
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Cryogenic Inground Container. A container in which the maximum liquid level is

below the normal surrounding grade and is constructed of natural materials, such as
earth and rock and pendent upon the freezing of watersaturated earth materials for
its tightness or impervious nature.

Curtain Board. A vertical panel of non-combustible or fire resistive materials

attached to and extending below the bottom chord of the roof trusses to divide the
underside of the roof into separate compartments so that heat and smoke will be
directed upwards to a roof vent.

Customer Relations Officer (CRO). is an organic member of the Bureau of Fire

Protection who is tasked to attend to the immediate needs and concerns of the
customer, applicants or any taxpayer transacting business in a unit/station/office.
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Damper. A normally open device installed inside air duct systems which
automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire.

Derrick. A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of
boring or lowering pipes.

Detearing. A process for rapidly removing excess wet coating material from a dipped
or coated object or material by passing it through an electrostatic field.

Dip Tank. A tank, vat or container of flammable or combustible liquid in which

articles or materials are immersed for purposes of coating, finishing, treating, or
similar processes.
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Dispensing Device. Equipment used to deliver petroleum products such as gasoline,

diesel and kerosene: installed in a fore court/curve area within the retail outlet.
Dispensing device can either be a self-contained or with a remote/submersible
pump.

Distillation. The process of first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile
from the less volatile parts and then cooling and condensing the resulting vapor so
as to produce a nearly purified substance.

Distillery. A plant or that portion where liquids produced by fermentation and

distillation are concentrated, and where the concentrated products may also be
mixed, stored, or packaged.
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Drum. A container which has a total capacity of two hundred twenty seven liters
(227ℓ) used in storing liquid.

Dry Standpipe. A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are normally not filled
with water. Water is introduced into the system thru fire service connections when
needed.
Duct System. A continuous passageway for the transmission of air.

Dust. Any finely divided solid, four millimeters (4 mm) or less in diameter (that is,
material capable of passing through a U.S. No. 40 standard sieve) which, if mixed
with air in the proper proportion, becomes explosive and may be ignited by a flame or
spark or other source of ignition.
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Electrical Arc. An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an

electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals.

Electrostatic Fluidized Bed. A container holding powder coating material that is

aerated from below so as to form an air-supported expanded cloud of such material
that is electrically charged with a charge opposite to that of the object to be coated.
Such object is transported through a container immediately above the charged and
aerated materials in order to be coated.

Ember. A hot piece or lump that remains after a material has partially burned, and is
still oxidizing without the manifestation of flames.
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Enclosed Platform. A partially enclosed portion of an assembly room the ceiling of

which is not more than one hundred fifty five centimeters (155 cm) above the
proscenium opening that is designed or used for the presentation of plays,
demonstrations, or other entertainment wherein scenery, drops, decorations or other
effects may be installed or used.

Explosive Magazines. Buildings, structures, or facilities used for the storage of

explosive, shells, projectiles and ammunitions.

Explosive. Includes any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is

commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion.
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Finishes. Materials used as final coating of a surface for ornamental or protective

purposes.

Fire Alarm. Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the
occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire.

Fire Alerting System. A fire alarm system activated by the presence of fire, where the
signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm.

Fire Brigade. A collective term that is used to refer to a group of firefighters, primarily
performing fire suppression activities in areas such as, but not limited to,
community/barangay, company, and other government and nongovernment
establishments.
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Fire Code Fees/Charges. Charges for regulation, inspection and other fire service
activities in the enforcement of the Fire Code and its IRR.

Fire Code Fines. Amount imposed for violators of the Fire Code and its IRR.

Fire Code Revenues or Revenues. Collective income derived from the collection of
fire code taxes, fees/charges and fines.

Fire Code Taxes. Taxes prescribed in Section 12, b.2 to b.6 of the Fire Code.
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Fire Door. A fire resistive door prescribed for openings in fire separation walls or
partitions.

Fire Exit Drill. A practice drill for the orderly and safe evacuation of occupants in the
buildings.

Fire Hazard. Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the
probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere
with fire fighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property.

Fire Lane. The portion of a roadway or public way that should be kept opened and
unobstructed at all times for the expedient conduct of fire fighting operations.
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Fire Protective and Fire Safety Device. Any device intended for the protection of
buildings or persons to include, but not limited to, built-in protection system such as
sprinklers and other automatic extinguishing system, detectors for heat, smoke and
combustion products and other warning system components, personal protective
equipment such as fire blankets, helmets, fire suits, gloves and other garments that
may be put on or worn by persons to protect themselves during fire.

Fire Protective Assembly. An assembly incorporated in the structure designed to

prevent the spread of fire, such as dampers, curtain boards, fire stoppers and the
like.

Fire Resistance Rating. The time duration that a material or construction can
withstand the effect of a standard fire test.
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Fire Safety Constructions. Refers to the design and installation of walls, barriers,
doors, windows, vents, means of egress and other elements integral to and
incorporated into a building or structure in order to minimize danger to life from fire,
smoke, fumes or panic before the building is evacuated. These features are also
designed to achieve, among others, safe and rapid evacuation of people and
properties through means of egress on construction which are sealed from smoke or
fire, the confinement of fire or smoke in the room or floor of origin and delay their
spread to other parts of the building by means of smoke sealed and fire resistant
doors, walls and floors. It shall also mean to include the treatment of building
components or contents with flame retardant chemicals.
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Fire Trap. A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it
lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.

Fire Volunteer Organization (FVO). An organized group of private firefighters

recognized by the BFP, who have voluntarily formed themselves to perform
fire-related activities.

Fire Volunteer. A person who voluntarily enters into firefighting service through a
Fire Volunteer Organization (FVO) and undergoes the same discipline as that of BFP
firefighters.
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Fire Wall. A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating
of not less than four (4) hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing
even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions.

Fire. The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of
combustion.

Flame Retardant. Any compound or mixture which when applied properly improves
the resistivity or fire resistance quality of fabrics and other materials.

Flame Spread Rating. The time in which flame will spread over the surface of a
burning material.
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Flammability. The characteristic of a material on how easily it will burn or ignite,

causing fire or combustion.

Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Are cryogenic fluids which are flammable in their
vapor state.

Flammable Finishes. Are material coatings in which the material being applied is a
flammable liquid, combustible liquid, combustible powder or flammable or
combustible gel coating.
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Flammable Liquids. Are liquids having flash points below thirty seven and eight
tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C) except any mixture having components 11
with flash points of seven and eight tenths degrees Celsius(37.8°C) or higher,
the total of which make up ninety nine percent (99%) or more of the total
volume of the mixture. Flammable liquids are classified as follows:
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Class I-A Liquids include those liquids having flash points below twenty two and
eight tenths degrees Celsius (22.8°C), and having a boiling point below thirty seven
and eight tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C).

Class I-B Liquids include those liquids having flash points below twenty two and
eight tenths degrees Celsius (22.8°C), and having a boiling point at or above thirty
seven and eight tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C).

Class I-C Liquids include those liquids having flash points at or above twenty two
and eight tenths degrees Celsius (22.8°C), and below thirty seven and eight tenths
degrees Celsius (37.8°C).
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Flammable Vapor Area. An area in which the concentration of flammable

constituents (vapor, gas, fume, mist or dust) in air exceeds twenty five percent (25%)
of their lower flammable limit (LFL) because of the flammable finish processes
operation. It shall include: (1) the interior of spray booths; (2) the interior of ducts
exhausting from spraying processes; (3) any area in the direct path or any area
containing dangerous quantities of air-suspended powder, combustible residue, dust,
deposits, vapor or mists as a result of spraying operations; and (4) the area in the
vicinity of dip tanks, drain boards or associated drying, conveying or other equipment
during operation or shutdown periods.
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Flash Point of a Liquid. The lowest temperature a liquid at which sufficient vapor is
given off to form an ignitable mixture with air, near the surface of the liquid or within
the vessel used, as determined by appropriate laboratory test, as follows:
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● The flash point of liquids having a flash point at or below seventy nine degrees
Celsius (79°C), except for fuel oils and certain viscous materials shall be
determined in accordance with the Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by
the Tag Closed Tester, ASTM D 56-61.
● The flash point of liquids having a flash point above seventy nine degrees
Celsius (79°C), except for fuel oils, shall be determined in accordance with the
Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by the Cleveland open Cup Tester,
ASTM D 92-57.
● The flash point of fuel oil, and certain viscous materials having a flash point at or
below seventy nine degrees Celsius (79°C), shall be determined in accordance
with the Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by the Pensky-Martens Closed
Tester, ASTM 93-62.
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Fogging. The creation of a cloud of ultra-fine droplets, which are airborne and readily
picked up by the insect as it flies through the swathe of insecticide, fog or mist.

Forging. A process where a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shape or
dimensions.

Fluidized Bed. A container holding powder coating material that is aerated from
below so as to form an air-supported expanded cloud of such material through which
the preheated object to be coated is immersed and transported.

Fulminate. A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion.

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Fumigant. Any substance which, by itself or in combination with any other substance,
emits or liberates a gas, fume or vapor used for the destruction or control of insects,
fungi, vermin, germs, rats, or other pests, and shall be distinguished from insecticides
and disinfectants which are essentially effective in the solid or liquid phases.
Examples are methyl bromide, ethylene dibromide, hydrogen cyanide, carbon
disulphide and sulfuryl fluoride.

Fumigation. The utilization within an enclosed space of a fumigant in concentrations

that is hazardous or acutely toxic to humans.

Fumigators. Persons or establishments engaged in fumigation and thermal

insecticidal fogging
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Government Fire Brigade. A group of firefighters rendering firefighting activities in

the premises of a public office.

Hangar. A large building in which aircrafts are kept or repaired.

Hazard Evaluation. Identification of potential hazards which includes risk evaluation

that takes into account the likelihood of the hazard resulting in a fire or explosion.

Hazardous Fire Area. Any area covered with dry grass, cogon, reeds, brush, and other
highly combustible growth or any area used for stockpiling of used or waste
materials that, by virtue of exposure to environment, may cause its deterioration,
decomposition or other conditions that fires are likely to occur therein and hard to
suppress.
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Hazardous Operation/Process. Any act of manufacturing, fabrication, conversion, or

other similar operations that use or produce materials which are likely to cause fires
or explosions.

Heavy Casting. Castings greater than eleven and three tenths kilograms (11.3 kg)
with walls of large cross-sectional weights six and four tenths millimeters(6.4 mm).
Castings less than eleven and three tenths kilograms (11.3 kg) are considered light.

Heliport. An area of land or water or a structural surface that is used, or intended for
use, for the landing and taking off of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which
are used, or intended for use, for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities.
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Helistop. Same as “heliport,” except that fueling, defueling, maintenance, repairs or

storage of helicopters is not permitted.

High Piled Storage. Include combustible materials on pallets or in racks more than
four meters (4 m) high. For highly combustible materials such as rubber goods and
certain plastics, the critical height of piling may be as low as two hundred forty
centimeters (240 cm). Buildings shall be deemed to be used for the storage of high
piled combustible stock when the floor area used for such purpose exceeds either
one-tenths (0.10) of the total floor area, or at least two hundred thirty two square
meters (232 m2).
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High Rise Buildings. Buildings, structures or facilities fifteen (15) meters or more in
height.

Horizontal Channel. Any uninterrupted space between horizontal layers of stored

commodities. Such channels may be formed by pallets, shelves, racks or other
storage arrangements.

Horizontal Exit. A passageway from one building to another, or through or around a

wall in approximately the same floor level.

Hose Box. A box or cabinet where fire hoses, valves and other equipment are stored
and arranged for fire fighting.

Hose Reel. A cylindrical device turning on an axis around which a fire hose is wound
and connected.
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Hypergolic Fuel. A rocket or liquid propellant which consists of combinations of

fuels and oxidizers which ignite spontaneously on contact with each other.

Impact Barriers. Are structures installed for the protection of dispensing devices
against possible collision damage/s.

Industrial Baking and Drying. Is the industrial process of subjecting materials to heat
for the purpose of removing solvents or moisture from the same, and/or to fuse
certain chemical salts to form a uniform glazing on the surface of materials being
treated.

Jumper. Any piece of metal or an electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device
in an electrical system.
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Limited Spraying Space. An area in which operations for touch-up or spot painting of
a surface area not exceeding of one square meter (1 m2) or less are conducted.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Any flammable gas liquefied through pressure. The
liquid vaporizes under normal atmospheric pressure.

Loose Fibers. Fibers that are not bundled or packaged in suitable bales.

Loose House. A separate detached building in which unbaled combustible fibers are
stored.

Machinery Room. A specific room which is permanently installed and used for the
operation of machineries. Closets solely contained within and opening only into a
room shall be considered a part of such room.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Magnesium. A highly flammable metal which burns to over two thousand nine
hundred eighty degree Celsius (2,980 °C). It is used as a principal element of
aluminum alloy for the manufacture of mobile phones, laptop computers, cameras,
and other electronic components, beverage cans, flashlight photography, flares,
pyrotechnics, fireworks sparklers, automotive and truck components.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Is a form that contains data and information
regarding the properties of a particular substance.

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP). Is the maximum pressure

permissible at the top of a container in its operating position for a designated
temperature, as established by the container manufacturer.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Means of Egress. Is a continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a
building, structure or facility to a public way.

Medical Air. A type of air product produced through the blending of compressed
nitrogen and oxygen and used in variety of patients’ application. It is also used during
anesthesia as a substitute for nitrous oxide to reduce the high concentration of
oxygen exposure.

Medical Gas. A type of gas used in medical and similar facilities, including oxygen,
nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, medical air and mixtures of these
gases.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Nesting. A method of securing flat-bottomed compressed gas containers upright in a

tight mass using a contiguous three-point contact system whereby all containers
within a group have a minimum of three points of contact with other containers,
walls or bracing.

Occupancy. The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is used or intended
to be used.

Occupant Load. The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a
particular building, structure, or facility, or portions hereof.

Occupant. Any person actually occupying and using a building or portions thereof by
virtue of a lease contract with the owner or administrator or by permission or
sufferance of the latter.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Oil Burning Equipment. An oil burner of any type together with its tank, piping, wiring
controls, blower, and related devices, and shall include all oil-fired units, heating and
cooking appliances.

Organic Coating. A liquid mixture of binders such as alkyd, nitrocellulose, acrylic, or

oil, and flammable and combustible solvents such as hydrocarbon, ester, ketene or
alcohol, which when spread on a surface becomes a durable protective and
decorative finish.

Organic Peroxide. A strong oxidizing organic compound which releases oxygen

readily. It causes fire when in contact with combustible materials especially under
conditions of high temperature.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Overloading. The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or
consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical
system.

Owner. The person who holds the legal right of possession or title to a building or
real property.

Oxidizing Material. A material that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to

stimulate or support combustion.

Ozone Depleting Refrigerant/Substance. Any group of halogenated hydrocarbon

chemicals which photochemically reacts in the stratosphere in a way which destroys
the ozone layer.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Panic Hardware. A mechanical device consisting of linkages and horizontal bars

across a door, which when pushed from the inside will cause the door to open and
facilitates exit from the building, structure or facility.

Picking Rooms. Rooms where baled, bundled or piled materials are segregated into
desired sizes or groups.
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Plastics. Group A Plastics. Plastic materials having heat of combustion much higher
than that of ordinary combustibles and burning rate higher than that of Group B
plastics. Examples of Group A plastics include, but are not limited to, the following:
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

● ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer)

● Acetal (polyformaldehyde)
● Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate)
● Butyl rubber
● EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber)
● FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester)
● Natural rubber (expanded)
● Nitrile rubber (acrylonitrile butadiene rubber)

● PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)

RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

● Polybutadiene
● Polycarbonate

● Polyester elastomer
● Polyethylene
● Polypropylene
● Polystyrene (expanded and unexpanded)
● Polyurethane (expanded and unexpanded)
● PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than fifteen (15%) percent plasticized, e.g.,
coated fabric unsupported film)
● SAN (styrene acrylonitrile)
● SBRr (styrene butadiene rubber)
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Group B Plastics. Plastic materials having heat of combustion and burning rate
higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as those of Group A
plastics. Examples of Group B plastics include, but are not limited to, the following:
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

● Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) •

● Chloroprene rubber
● Fluoroplastics (ECTFE, ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer; ETFE,
ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer; FEP, fluorinated ethylenepropylene
copolymer) Natural rubber (nonexpanded)
● Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6)
● PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5-percent, but not exceeding fifteen
(15)-percent plasticized)
● Silicone rubber
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Group C Plastics. Plastic materials having heat of combustion and burning rate
similar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics include, but
are not limited to, the following:
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

● Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, Polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE,

polytetrafluoroethylene)
● Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)
● Phenol
● PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than five percent (5%), e.g., pipe,
pipe fittings)
● PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride)
● PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
● PVF (polyvinyl fluoride)
● Urea (urea formaldehyde)
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities shall be used to

determine the quantity of Group A plastics allowed that can be stored in a package
or carton, or on a pallet without increasing the commodity classification.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Plenum. An air compartment or chamber to which one or more ducts are connected
and which form part of an air distribution system.

Portable Tank. Any closed vessel having a liquid capacity over two hundred twenty
seven liters (227ℓ) and not intended for fixed installation.

Fire Safety Practitioner. Any qualified person, recognized by the BFP, engaged in, but
not limited to, the design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance,
assessment, and rehabilitation of fire safety construction, suppression and control
systems, protective and warning systems and life safety related services, or
employed as a safety officer of public and private establishments/companies.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Pressurized or Forced Draft Burning Equipment. Any type of burner where the fuel is
subjected to pressure prior to discharge into the combustion chamber and/or which
includes fans or other provisions for the introduction of air at above normal
atmospheric pressure into the same combustion chamber.

Propeller. An inclusive term for all parts, appurtenances, and accessories of a

propeller.

Proscenium wall. A fire resistive wall which separates a stage or enclosed platform
from the public or spectators' area of an auditorium or theater.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Public Way. Any street, alley or other strip of land unobstructed from the ground to
the sky, deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated for public use.

Pyrophoric. Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed

to air.

Recapping. A process of restoring used tire to a usable condition by bonding new

rubber onto the worn thread and lateral surface.

Refining. A process where impurities and/or deleterious materials are removed from
a mixture in order to produce a pure element or compound. It shall also refer to
partial distillation and electrolysis.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Refrigerating System. An assembly of four (4) major components, namely the

compressor, condenser, expansion valve, the evaporator, through which a very low
boiling point substance (refrigerant) flow in cycle, and absorbs heat from the
immediate surroundings, thereby producing the cooling effect (also known as the
refrigerating effect).

Roll Coating. A process of coating, spreading and impregnating fabrics, paper or

other materials as they are passed directly through a tank or trough containing
flammable or combustible liquids, or over the surface of a roller revolving partially
submerged in a flammable or combustible liquid.

Safety Can. An approved container, of not more than eighteen and nine tenths liter
(18.9ℓ)-capacity having a spring-closing lid and spout cover and so designed that it
will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Safety Factor. Is the ratio of the design burst pressure to the maximum working
pressure and shall not be less than four (4).

Salvage Yards or Shops. An inclusive term that refers to wrecking yards, junk yards
or waste material handling plants/shops, which can be used interchangeably.

Self-Closing Doors. Automatic closing doors that are designed to confine smoke
and heat and delay the spread of fire.

Smelting. Refers to the process of melting or fusing metallic ores or compounds so

as to separate impurities from pure metals.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Smoke Developed Rating. Refers to the rating of a combustible materials based on

the density and volume of smoke developed within a certain period of time when its
surfaces are ignited.

Smoking Area. A designated area where smoking is permitted within premises

where smoking is otherwise generally prohibited.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Solvents or Liquid Classifications. A method of classifying solvents or liquids

according to the following:

Class I Solvents. Liquids having a flash point below thirty seven and eight tenths
degrees Celsius (37.8°C).

Class II Solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above thirty seven and eight
tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C) and below sixty degrees Celsius (60°C).

Class IIIA Solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above sixty degrees Celsius
(60°C) and below ninety three and three-tenths degrees Celsius (93.3°C).
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Class IIIB Solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above ninety three and
three-tenths degrees Celsius (93.3°C).

Class IV Solvents. Liquids classified as non-flammable.

RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Source of Ignition. A source of energy sufficient to ignite a flammable atmosphere

and includes open flames, smoking, incandescent material, electrical welding arcs,
and electrical or mechanical equipment not suitable for use in a particular hazard
zone.

Special Bank Receipt (SBR). An accountable form transferred to the AGDB or AGSB
thru a Memorandum Receipt (MR) which shall be issued as a proof of payment in the
collection of the fees and charges imposed in pursuit of the statutory and regulation
functions of the BFP.

Spray Booth. A mechanically ventilated appliance of varying dimensions and

construction provided to enclose or accommodate a spraying operation and to
confine and limit the escape of spray vapor and residue and to exhaust it safely.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Spraying Area. Any area in which dangerous quantities of flammable vapors or

mists, or combustible residues, dusts or deposits are present due to the operation of
spraying processes.

Sprinkler System. An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping system

installed in a building, structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern
which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion
products from a fire.

Stage. A partially enclosed portion of an assembly building which is designed or

used for the presentation of plays, demonstrations, or other entertainment activities
wherein scenery, drops or other effects may be installed or used, and where the
distance between the top of the proscenium opening and the ceiling above the stage
in more than one hundred fifty two centimeters (152 cm).
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Standpipe System. A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be
attached on each floor, including a system by which water is made available to water
outlets as needed.

Sump Pit. The lowest part of a mine, vault, tank or a hole in the ground used to
collect water, waste water and sludge for purposes of draining through a
submersible pump.

Tank Truck. Any single self-propelled motor vehicle equipped with a cargo tank
mounted thereon and used for the transportation of flammable and combustible
liquids.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Tank Vehicle. Any vehicle carrying or towing a cargo tank used for transporting
flammable fluids or hazardous chemicals.

Tank, Full-Trailer. Any vehicle with or without auxiliary motive power, equipped with
a cargo tank mounted thereon or built as an integral part thereof, used for the
transportation of flammable and combustible liquids, and so constructed that
practically all of its weight and load rests on its own wheels.

Tank, Semi-Trailer. Any vehicle with or without auxiliary motive power, equipped with
a cargo tank mounted thereon or build as an integral part thereof, used for the
transportation of flammable and combustible liquids, and so constructed that, when
drawn by a tractor by means of a fifth wheel connection, some part of its load and
weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Thermal Insecticidal Fogging Liquid. Any insecticidal liquid specifically designed for
emission from a thermal fog-generating unit in the form of an aerosol fog which is
lethal to pest organisms and insects. Examples of thermal insecticidal fogging
liquids are permethrin, deltamethrin, cyfluthrin, malathion, pirimiphos methyl and
fenithrothion.

Thermal Insecticidal Fogging. The utilization of any insecticidal liquids passed

through thermal fog-generating units where, by means of heat, pressure and
turbulence, such liquids are transformed and discharged in the form of fog or mist
blown into an area to be treated.

Thrust Stage. The portion of a stage which projects into the audience on the
audience side of a proscenium wall or opening.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Tote Box. A box constructed for use in the handling of stocks in process or finished
stocks while in tote box store rooms.

Toxicity. The degree to which a substance is able to damage an exposed organism.

Used Water. Liquid waste generated by treatment plants, housekeeping, operation

and maintenance, and laboratory activities, including but not limited to washing,
flushing, and cleaning activities. It also includes the cleaning, flushing and draining
water that bear dirt and sludge from sedimentation basin, settling tank, and other
treatment processes and unit operation facilities, and backwash water generated in
the backwashing, cleaning and flushing of filter media or beds.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Ventilation. The process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical

means to or from any space. Such air may or may not have been conditioned.

Vertical Shaft. An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to
floor, as well as from the base to the top of a building.

Vestibule. A passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior
parts of a house or building.

Ventilation. Refers to the copious flushing of an area with fresh air for the mitigation
of explosion and other fire hazards.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Water Treatment Plants. Single or compact or multi-stage units and/or combination

of unit processes and operation systems, including but not limited to their facilities,
appurtenances, service areas and premises, for the purification or treatment of raw
water or water from a source that requires the removal and/or reduction of impurities
or improvement of its quality to comply with water quality standards as prescribed by
the concerned government agency, intended for public use or for specific industrial
applications.

Waste Water. Liquid waste generated by human activities that use water and/or
those water that come from residential, commercial, institutional, recreational,
industrial, agricultural and other facilities, similar occupancies and related activities.
RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Waste Water Treatment Plants. Single or compact or multi-stage units and/or

combination of unit processes and operation systems, including but not limited to
their facilities, appurtenances, service areas and premises, for the treatment of used
water or waste water generated by residential, recreational, institutional, commercial
and industrial and other similar occupancies and related activities that required the
removal and/or reduction of contaminants and/or pollutants or improvement of its
quality to comply with effluent water quality standards of receiving body of water or
environment as prescribed by the concerned government agency
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE
CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE
PROTECTION
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 4.0.0.1 GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE RA 9514

AND ITS IRR The Administration and Enforcement of the Fire Code and this IRR

shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Chief, BFP, through the
hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975, the
DILG Reorganization Act of 1990 as amended by Republic Act No. 9263, the Bureau
of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
Professionalization Act of 2004.
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 4.0.0.2 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SILG

The Chief, BFP, with the approval of the Secretary, DILG, is hereby authorized to:

A. Issue implementing rules and regulations, and prescribe standards, schedules of

fees/fire service charges and administrative penalties therefore as provided in the
pertinent provisions of the Fire Code;

B. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate;

RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

C. Enter into long term agreement, either through public biddings or negotiations in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, for the acquisition of fire prevention,
fire protection and fire fighting investigation, rescue, paramedics, hazardous material
handling equipment, supplies, materials and related technical services necessary for
the fire service;

D. Enter into Memoranda of Agreement with other departments, bureaus, agencies,

offices and corporations of the government, as well as private institutions, in order to
define areas of cooperation and coordination and delineate responsibility on fire
prevention education, fire safety, fire prevention, fire suppression and other matters
of common concern;
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 4.0.0.3 SPECIFIC AUTHORITY OF CHIEF, BFP

A. Further, the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative, is hereby specifically
authorized to:

1. Support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners and fire volunteer organizations in
the country that shall undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue,
emergency medical services and related emergency response trainings and
competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP. In the case of the fire
practitioners, they shall undergo mandatory continuous professional education and
competency evaluation of their expertise, knowledge and skills in the area of fire
science, engineering and technology to be conducted by the BFP;
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

2. Enter into external party agreements for the conduct of trainings, education and
evaluation of fire volunteers, practitioners and fire volunteer organizations, which
shall be under the full control and supervision of the BFP: Provided, however, that
during firefighting operations, fire volunteer organizations shall be under the direct
operational control of the fire ground commanders of the BFP;

3. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies, and local government
assistance to render necessary assistance in the enforcement of the Fire Code and
this IRR;
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) through his/her duly authorized

representative, who shall conduct inspections of every building or structure within
his/her area of responsibility at least once a year and every time the owner,
administrator or occupant shall renew his/her business permit or permit to operate;

5. Issue Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-requisite to the grants of

permits and/or licenses by the local governments and other government agencies
concerned;
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

6. Inspect at reasonable time, any building, structure, installation or premises for

dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials as set forth in the Fire Code and this
IRR, provided that in case of single family dwelling, an inspection must be upon the
consent of the occupant or upon lawful order from the proper court. The Chief, BFP
or his/her duly authorized representative shall order the owner/occupant to remove
hazardous materials and/or stop hazardous operations/processes in accordance
with the standards set by the Fire Code and this IRR or other pertinent laws;
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

7. Order the owner/occupant of any building or structure to summarily abate

conditions that are deemed hazardous to life and property;

8. Require the building owner/occupant to submit plans and specifications, and other
pertinent documents of said building to ensure compliance with applicable codes
and standards; and

9. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or contractor to stop work on any portion
of any work due to the absence, or in violation of, approved plans and specifications,
permits and/or clearances or certifications as approved by the Chief, BFP or his/her
duly authorized representative. The notice shall state the nature of the violation and
no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation had been corrected.
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

B. However, the authority granted under this section should not in anyway diminish
the power of the SILG to change, alter, modify, revise or amend the actions of the
Chief, BFP.
RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION
AND PROFESSIONALIZATION
RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

DIVISION 1. REORGANIZATION SECTION

5.0.1.1 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP TO RECOMMEND REORGANIZATION

To ensure the proper implementation of the Fire Code and this IRR, the Chief, BFP
shall, as may be necessary, recommend the reorganization of the BFP.
RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

DIVISION 2. TECHNICAL STAFF SECTION

5.0.2.1 CONSTITUTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Chief, BFP, shall constitute a technical staff of highly qualified persons who are
knowledgeable on fire prevention, fire safety, and fire suppression.
RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

SECTION 5.0.2.2 SOURCES

The Technical staff may be drawn from the following:

A. Organic members of the BFP;

B. Other government offices and agencies; and

C. Other sources. In the case of paragraph “B” and/or “C” above, members may either
be appointed into the service or hired as consultants in accordance with existing
laws, rules and regulations.
RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

SECTION 5.0.2.3 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

The Technical Staff shall:

A. Study, review and evaluate latest developments and standards on fire safety,
prevention and suppression;

B. Prepare plans/programs on fire safety, prevention and suppression and evaluate

implementation thereof;

C. Develop programs on the professionalization of the fire service;

RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

D. Coordinate with appropriate government and private institutions for the offering of
college courses on fire technology and fire protection engineering;

E. Propose amendments to the Fire Code and this IRR;

F. Advise the Chief, BFP on any matter brought to his attention; and

G. Perform such other functions as directed by the Chief, BFP.

RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

SECTION 5.0.2.4 REMUNERATION

Remuneration for the members of the Technical Staff shall be prescribed by the
Chief, BFP in accordance with existing government accounting and auditing rules
and regulations.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 1. SCOPE

This Rule shall govern the organization, equipage, operation, and proficiency training
of company and community fire brigades as well as continuous training and
competency evaluation of fire volunteers and fire volunteer organizations in the
country who shall undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue,
emergency medical services and other related emergency response training
programs and competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP. This also
prescribes the continuous professional education, competency evaluation and
recognition of Fire Safety Practitioners, to be conducted by the BFP. For this purpose,
the term “company” shall include government and/or private offices and buildings.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. All business establishments employing at least fifty (50) persons shall, in

addition to the requirements set forth under Section 7 of RA 9514 for the grant of
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), establish an organization of fire brigade to
deal with fire and other related emergencies. The head of the company, through its
duly designated safety officer shall evaluate the potential magnitude of a fire
emergency within the company, and the availability of firefighting assistance from
the BFP to determine the nature of the organization to be established.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.1 REQUIREMENTS

B. For buildings having various occupancies, the Building Administrator and/or

owner shall initiate the organization of a fire brigade in the premises irrespective of
the number of occupants.

C. In cases where a fire brigade is already established for a building, said fire
brigade shall be sufficient to comply with the requirements of para “A” of this
Section.

D. All barangays shall likewise endeavor to organize their own Fire Brigades.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.3 COMPONENTS

The equipment that must be put into service at a fire or other related emergencies
will determine the number of men required for each operating unit or company into
which the brigade is organized, and the total number may be composed of two or
more individuals to operate a specific item of equipment or a larger group to perform
more complicated operations. Each fire brigade shall have a Leader or a Chief. In his
absence, an Assistant Chief shall be appointed.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF

A. He/She shall be responsible for the development of fire prevention programs

and plans of action for the company or organization to address possible fire
situation in the plant or community, subject to the approval of the company or
establishment heador fire prevention officer;

B. He/She shall initiate the procurement of necessary firefighting equipment and

supplies for use of the brigades;
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF

C. He/She shall conduct periodic evaluation of all equipment available for

firefighting and be responsible for setting in motion necessary procedures for
replacing missing equipment or correction of inoperative equipment;

D. He/She shall also bring to the immediate attention of the company or

establishment head, or his fire prevention officer, any situation that would likely
reduce the effectiveness of firefighting operations;
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF

E. He/She shall ensure that the brigades are suitably staffed, conduct periodic
review of the fire brigade roster and prepare recommendations on the need for
additional members to be selected, appointed and made available to beef up the
team;

F. He/She shall prepare training programs for the members of the fire brigade and
supervise its implementation; and

G. In his/her absence, the Deputy Fire Brigade Chief shall assume and perform the
duties and responsibilities of the Fire Brigade Chief.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.5 QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMPANY FIRE
BRIGADE

Members of the fire brigade shall consist of persons who have met qualifications
appropriate for the fire brigade work. For establishments, members must be taken
from the roster of its own workforce. The head of the company shall identify the
persons who are fit to perform fire operation activities and further assign them to
specific fire suppression positions.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.6 AVAILABILITY OF PERSONNEL

To qualify as a member of a fire brigade, individuals must be available to respond to

fire alarms and attend required training programs. A pre-arranged schedule for
availability must be established to prevent conflict of duties and to cover absences
such as regular off-duty periods, vacations and sickness.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND

FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 6.0.3.1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

A. Certificate of Competency shall be issued to fire volunteers, members of fire

brigades and fire safety practitioners after completion of the mandatory training and
competency evaluations conducted by the BFP and upon submission of the following
documentary requirements:

1.Certificate of completion of the fire suppression training;

2.Personal profile;

3.Certificate of employment, in the case of fire safety practitioners; and

4.Other documents the BFP may require.

RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND

FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 6.0.3.2 TRAINING DESIGN

A training design shall be developed by the BFP for fire brigades, fire safety
practitioners and fire volunteer organizations. Members shall be required to
complete the specified program of instruction.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND

FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 6.0.3.3 SCOPE OF TRAINING

A. All members of the fire brigade shall undergo training on fire suppression,
rescue, emergency medical services and related emergency response. They shall be
instructed on the handling of available fire rescue apparatus, equipment, devices and
tools. The training program shall be adapted to suit the purpose of the particular
brigade. It shall include fire suppression strategies, tactics, techniques and the use of
portable fire extinguishers and other equipment, devices and tools.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND

FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 6.0.3.3 SCOPE OF TRAINING

B. In the case of fire safety practitioners, they shall undergo mandatory continuous
professional education and competency evaluation of their expertise, knowledge and
skills in the areas of fire science, engineering and technology to be conducted by the
BFP.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND

FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 6.0.3.5 IDENTIFICATION

Members of the volunteer fire brigade organization shall wear proper identification
cards duly signed by the head of their organization and authenticated by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction over the area.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE DRILLS

SECTION 6.0.4.1 PRACTICE DRILLS

Practice drills shall be held to check the ability of members to perform the operations
they are expected to carry out. Drills shall be occasionally held under adverse
weather conditions to work on special procedures needed under such
circumstances.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE DRILLS

SECTION 6.0.4.2 OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

In practice drills, all available equipment, devices and tools for fire suppression and
medical and rescue operation must be operated.

SECTION 6.0.4.3 REACTIVATION OF EQUIPMENT

At the conclusion of a practice drill, equipment shall be made readily available to

respond to a fire call.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE DRILLS

SECTION 6.0.4.4 INSPECTION AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK

Inspection and maintenance of fire equipment, both fixed and portable, may be
assigned to individual members of the fire brigade. However, the Fire Brigade Chief
must establish the necessary schedules for such work, and assign these duties to
specific personnel and ensure that these inspection and maintenance operations are
carried out and reported.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE DRILLS

SECTION 6.0.4.4 COMMAND AT FIRE SCENE

During firefighting operations, the fire brigades and fire volunteer organizations shall
be under the direct operational control of the fire ground commanders of the BFP.
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND
SUPPORT TO THE BFP
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.1 FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

Upon request, the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall render necessary assistance
to the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative on the following actions:

A. During actual fire fighting operations and fire scene investigations;

B. Business closure and summary abatement proceedings;

C. Installation of signs that the building/structure is a fire hazard and/or fire trap;
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.1 FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (cont.)

Upon request, the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall render necessary assistance
to the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative on the following actions:

D. Obstruction of designated fire lanes and fire hydrants;

E. Apprehension of violators/persons removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating

warning signs and similar abatement appurtenances; and

F. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would essentially require police
assistance.
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DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.2 FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

Local Government Units (LGU) and other government agencies shall render
necessary assistance on the following duties of the BFP:

A. Strict observance of the requirement of fire safety measures for the issuance of
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a prerequisite in the grant of and renewal
of business, occupancy and other related permits/licenses. For this purpose, the LGU
and/or other government agencies concerned shall refrain from issuing such
licenses and/or permits without the applicant first securing an FSIC from the BFP;
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.2 FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (cont.)

Local Government Units (LGU) and other government agencies shall render
necessary assistance on the following duties of the BFP:

B. Organization and training of fire brigades in all barangays in partnership with BFP
to serve as first responders;

C. In summary abatements, closure and/or stoppage of operation of

buildings/structures or portions thereof; and

D. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would essentially require their
assistance.
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.3 FROM OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Other Law Enforcement Agencies, such as but not limited to, National Bureau of
Investigation and Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory shall, upon request,
accommodate and render necessary assistance on the following functions of the
BFP:

A. Laboratory/physical examinations of the pieces of evidence gathered in the fire

scene and submit the result thereof to the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized
representative, as the case may be;
B. In the investigation and prosecution of arson cases, appear as expert witness
thereof;
C. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which require their expertise.
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

To institutionalize the areas of cooperation and coordination of the BFP with other
departments, bureaus, agencies, offices and corporations of the government, as well
as private institutions, the BFP may enter into Memorandum of Agreement with, but
not limited to, the following:

A. National and Local Waterworks, for providing sufficient source of water, especially
in times of fire or conflagration and for the establishment of fire hydrants in strategic
areas;
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES (cont.)

B. Electric Companies and Cooperatives, on the immediate cut-off of electric main

lines/power lines during fires or conflagration to avoid the danger of the people
being electrocuted;

C. Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), on fire safety

measures on all ports and land transportation vehicle, traffic flow during fire
operation and establishment of effective communication system for the BFP;

D. Department of Education (DepED), on institutionalizing the kiddie and junior fire

marshal program in all pre-school, elementary and secondary education levels;
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES (cont.)

E. Commission on Higher Education (CHED), on coordinating with state academic

institutions to develop and promote fire safety engineering courses and
postgraduate studies on fire science and technology and development of fire testing
laboratories;

F. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), on instituting continuing development and

enhancement of standards on fire protection and related fire and life safety facilities,
equipage and systems;

G. Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA), on providing and

enhancing technical skills and know-how of BFP personnel and fire volunteer
organizations as well as their subsequent accreditation/certification.
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES (cont.)

H. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), on providing pertinent

information in the field of hazardous materials and hazardous waste management
as well as collaboration on forest fire and life safety programs.

I. Such other government agencies, instrumentalities and subdivisions and

non-government institutions, with respect to future concerns as may be deemed
necessary by the BFP in furtherance of the enforcement of the Fire Code and this
IRR.
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY
ENFORCERS
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

CHAPTER 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BFP personnel duly designated as Fire Safety Enforcers shall possess minimum
required qualification standard stated herein.
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.1.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

A. UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

1. Licensed Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary and Electronic

and Communication); or Architect with at least one (1) year in the BFP service; or
Graduate of any baccalaureate degree course with at least three (3) years in the BFP
service;

2. Shall have completed Fire Arson Investigation and Inspection Course (FAIIC); or
have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant seminars/workshops on the Fire
Code of the Philippines of 2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops;

3. Non-licensed and non-engineering graduate must pass the written fire safety
inspection examination conducted by the BFP.
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.1.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

B. NON- UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

1. Appointed as Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary and

Electronics and Communication ); or Appointed as Electrical/Building Inspectors; and

2. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant seminars/workshops on

the Fire Code of the Philippines and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.

3. Electrical/building inspectors must pass the written examination conducted by the

BFP, otherwise they can only conduct inspection relative to their appointments’
duties and functions.
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.1.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

A. Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer; and

B. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant training on the Fire Code
of the Philippines of 2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.

C. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or architect in a specific jurisdiction,

a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with FAIIC training shall be designated as
plan evaluator.
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

CHAPTER 2. FUNCTIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety Inspectors:

A. Inspect any building, structure or facility and/or any part thereof, hazardous
operations, storage facilities and transportation vehicles of hazardous materials to
ensure compliance of the Fire Code of the Philippines, this IRR and other related
laws, regulations, standards and ordinances within the area of responsibility;
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety Inspectors:

B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and recommend
corrective actions for violations/defects and deficiencies and inform the
owner/building administrator/occupants of such actions to comply with the
provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines, this IRR and other related laws,
regulations, standards and ordinances;

C. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters relating to the
Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR, and/or the performance of his/her duties
related thereto, when needed;
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety Inspectors:

D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and

E. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.

RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.2.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Plan Evaluators:

A. Review and evaluate building plans and specifications including fire protection
system to determine compliance to the requirement of the Fire Code, this IRR,
Building Code of the Philippines and other Life and Safety Standard; and

B. Conduct site verification and inspection on building under construction to

determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE
SAFETY MEASURES
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

A. Inspection of all buildings, structures, facilities and premises, hazardous

operations, storage facilities and transportation vehicles of hazardous materials
and the determination of compliance of provisions of the Fire Code of the
Philippines and this IRR shall be done by City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

B. Fire safety inspections shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grants of

permits and/or licenses by local governments or other government agencies. No
occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction.

C. In coordination with the Building Official, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction shall review, evaluate and assess plans, design calculations and
specifications, and issue the necessary building Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
(FSEC) upon determination that design and specification is in accordance with the
provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

A. Upon receipt by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction of six (6) sets
of the building plans from the Building Official (BO), the Customer Relation Officer or
the designated staff shall check compliance of documentary requirements, assess
the Fire Code Fees (FCF) and issue Order of Payment (OP) to be paid at the Cashier’s
Office or the Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB) or Authorized
Government Servicing Bank (AGSB) by the BFP.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

A. After payment of FCF, the owner or his duly authorized representative shall
submit copy of the Official Receipt (OR). The Customer Relation Officer shall record
the application for Building Plan Review including the date and time the plans were
received and the OR No., acknowledge and assign a control number and endorse the
same without delay to the Plan Evaluator.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

B. The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessary evaluation and review of the
plans indicating whether or not such plans conform to the fire safety and life safety
requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR. For this purpose, a Fire
Safety Checklist (FSC) shall be used to facilitate checking of the building plan. The
evaluated plans and the corresponding FSC shall then be submitted to the Chief, Fire
Safety Enforcement Section (FSES).
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

C. The Chief, FSES shall consolidate and review the findings of the Plan Evaluator
and shall submit, without delay, the evaluation report and/or recommendations to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

D. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction will either approve or

disapprove the evaluated plans together with FSC. The approved/disapproved
application for FSEC will then be transmitted to the Customer Relation Officer for its
release.
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DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

E. No building plan shall be evaluated without the submission of Fire and Life Safety
Assessment Report 1 (FALAR 1) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule.

F. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, through the Customer Relation
Officer shall endorse back five (5) copies of the approved Building Plans, together
with the FSEC and FSC to the Building Official.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

During construction, renovation, modification or alteration, the City/Municipal Fire

Marshal having jurisdiction, on the basis of issued FSC, shall inspect the premises to
determine whether the plans, and specifications are being followed and fire safety
precautions are being observed. He shall cause the correction of any
defects/deficiencies noted, when necessary.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

A. After construction/ renovation/ modification or alteration and prior to the issuance

of the occupancy permit by the Building Official, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction shall inspect the premises and issue the necessary Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC) upon determination that the required fire safety
construction are in place, and fire protective and/or warning system are properly
installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

B. Inspection procedure shall be as follows:

1. The process starts with the endorsement by the Building Official (BO) of the
application for Occupancy Permit accompanied by a Certificate of Completion. The
Customer Relation Officer or designated staff shall assess the Fire Code Fees and
issue Order of Payment to be paid at the Cashier’s Office or the AGDB or AGSB of the
BFP. After payment, the owner shall submit a copy of the Official Receipt to the
Customer Relation Officer. The Customer Relation Officer shall then assign an
application control number on the endorsement/application and prepare an
Inspection Order.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

B. Inspection procedure shall be as follows:

2. The prepared Inspection Order will be forwarded to Chief, FSES for signing and
recommendation.

3. The Chief, FSES will endorse the said Inspection Order including the name of
assigned FSI to the City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction for approval and
signature. The Inspection Order will then be given back to the Record Section for the
assignment of a control number and dispatch to assigned FSI.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

B. Inspection procedure shall be as follows:

4. The FSI shall conduct final inspection in the establishment applying for Occupancy
Permit then shall prepare an After Inspection Report (AIR) using the Classified
Standard Checklist.

5. The FSI will prepare a report of recommendation (FSIC or Notice of Disapproval

(NOD)), which shall be submitted to the Chief, FSES. The FSI will prepare the FSIC, to
be signed by Chief, FSES if said establishment has substantially complied with the
provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines. Otherwise, the FSI shall prepare NOD.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

B. Inspection procedure shall be as follows:

6. The Chief, FSES will evaluate and recommend final action, which is subject to the
approval of the City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction.

7. No FSIC shall be issued without the submission of Fire and Life Safety
Assessment Report 2 (FALAR 2) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION

A. Existing Building, Structure or Facility

The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall inspect all buildings,
structures or facilities to determine the presence of any fire hazard, the types of
occupancy, the prohibited acts being committed as provided in Section 7 of Republic
Act 9514, and to check or test the required fire protective and/or warning systems.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION

A. Existing Building, Structure or Facility

For this purpose, the building owner or administrator shall make available to the FSI
copies of all plans, design calculations and specifications of the building as it was
actually built/ constructed, or in the absence of the same, copies of all plans, design
calculations and specifications of the building as it is at the time of the inspection.
The provisions of Section 9.0.2.2 apply when the building, structure or facility will be
repaired, renovated or modified as a consequence of the inspection.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION

B. Industrial, Commercial or Business Operation

The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall cause the inspection of
premises of any industrial, commercial or business operations and issue the
necessary FSIC upon determination that fire safety measures for storage, handling,
and/or use of explosives or combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous
materials, as well as, for hazardous operations or processes, have been complied.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION

C. Periodic Inspection by Fire Safety Inspectors

The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall cause the conduct of
periodic fire safety inspection of any building, structure, facility or premises for the
purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of the Fire Code and this IRR.
For this purpose, Inspection Order shall be issued by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction. Before leaving the place inspected, report shall be prepared.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION

C. Periodic Inspection by Fire Safety Inspectors

Such inspection Order and After Inspection Report shall conform to the herein
prescribed format, prepared in three sets and distributed as indicated. Format of the
After Inspection Report shall follow the approved fire safety standard inspection
checklist.

D. No FSIC shall be issued without the submission of Fire and Life Safety
Assessment Report 3 (FALAR 3) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.1 APPLICABILITY

A. All private and public buildings, facilities and structures to be constructed or being
constructed upon the effectivity of this IRR shall be required to submit FALAR 1 and
2, among other documents, to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction as
one of the requirements for securing FSEC or FSIC for the issuance of Building
Permit and Occupancy Permit.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.1 APPLICABILITY

B. All existing private and public buildings, facilities or structures with occupancy of
at least fifty (50) persons shall be required to submit FALAR 3 annually to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction when securing FSIC.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.2 PROCEDURES

A. Three (3) sets of FALAR 1 shall be submitted to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction by the building owner duly signed by the Architect and Fire Safety
Practitioner duly accredited by the BFP, together with six (6) sets of plans and
specifications. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall not issue a
FSEC for the issuance of Building Permit without the submission of FALAR 1.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.2 PROCEDURES

B. Prior to beneficial occupancy, together with the Certificate of Completion of

Construction, three (3) sets of FALAR 2 shall be submitted to the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction by the building owner, duly signed by the Construction
Manager and Contractor. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall
not issue a FSIC as a requirement for the issuance of Occupancy Permit without the
submission of FALAR 2.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.2 PROCEDURES

C. The building owner shall make available for submission to the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction, three (3) sets of FALAR 3, duly signed by the Building
Administrator during the regular annual fire safety inspection. The City/Municipal
Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall not issue a FSIC as a requirement for the
issuance of Business Permit without the submission of FALAR 3.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

(Consisting of a written report prepared by the Architect and his Fire Protection
Consultant. This is a compilation of the plans/specification and design analysis
normally submitted by the Architect and Engineers. )
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FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

1. Objectives
2. Short Project Description
3. Statement of who is the enforcing authority for the National Building Code and the
Fire Code of the Philippines.
4. Statement of the Codes and Standards used in the design.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

a. Building Classification and Construction;
b. Hazards of contents and combustible loading including fire scenarios
adopted if design is performance based;
c. Occupancy Classification;
d. Structural Requirements/Separation of Building Spaces;
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

e. Exit and egress description
i. Basis of design;
ii. Number of exits;
iii. Travel distances;
iv. Exit calculations (may be included in appendices); and
v. Timed-exit analysis (for equivalencies and variances);
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

f. Fire Suppression Description
i. Design criteria used for sprinkler system/standpipe;
ii. Other suppression systems;
iii. Water supplies, and fire pumps, capacities;
iv. Portable extinguishers;
v. Hydraulic and other calculations (may be placed in appendices);
vi. Riser diagrams (may be placed in appendices);
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DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

g. Fire detection, alarm, communication and evacuation systems
i. Description of each system including features and controls; and
ii. Sound pressure calculations (for equivalencies and variances);
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

h. Smoke Control Management
i. Description of smoke control strategies;
ii. Design criteria used;
iii. Calculations (may be included in appendices); and
iv. Equipment capacities and description
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

i. Exit light and emergency lighting systems
i. Description;
ii. Typical location of exit lights and emergency lighting systems;
iii. Design criteria; and
iv. Calculations (equivalencies and variances).
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

j. Emergency Power Supply
i. Description;
ii. Capacities; and
iii. Calculations (may be included in appendices)
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR 1 - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

k. Fire Department Access
i. Description and location of street hydrant and BFP station;

l. Other issues not discussed above including elevator recall and use
of elevators for evacuation
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

(Documents will be a compilation report of all approved submittals, test and

acceptance forms of all fire protection and life safety features and shall form part of
the as-built documents turned over by the contractor to the building owner.)
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

a. Building classification and construction - a statement saying
there is no deviation from FALAR 1.
b. Hazards of content and combustible loadings - description of
authorized changes from FALAR 1. If none, a statement saying
none.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

c. Occupant characterization- description of any changes from
FALAR 1. If none, a statement saying none.
d. Structural requirements and separation of building spaces and
description of authorized changes from FALAR 1.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

e. Exit and Egress
i. Calculations (for changes and variances)
ii. Description of authorized major changes to FALAR 1.
iii. Egress calculation for variances from code requirements.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

f. Fire Suppression Systems
i. Description of authorized major changes to FALAR 1.
ii. Calculations for major changes (may be included in appendices)
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

g. Fire detection, alarm, communication and evacuation systems
i. Description of authorized major changes.
ii. Calculation for major changes.
iii. Testing, commissioning and acceptance data of the fire
alarm and detection system.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

g. Fire detection, alarm, communication and evacuation systems
iv. Testing, commissioning and acceptance data including fire
and jockey pumps
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

h. Smoke Control Management
i. Description of Authorized Changes
ii. Calculation for major changes
iii. Testing, commissioning and acceptance data for smoke exhaust
and pressurization blowers
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

i. Emergency Power Supply
i. Description of authorized changes
ii. Calculation for major changes
iii. Testing, commissioning and acceptance data of the
generator set.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

B. FALAR 2 - Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the

Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the
FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

j. Other issues including testing and commissioning of the elevator
recall system.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

(It consists of a written report prepared by the building owner, his fire safety
officer or his authorized representative. This is a compilation of the maintenance and
testing records kept by the buildings engineering and maintenance departments. )
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

1. Objectives
2. Short Description of Building or Facilities.
3. Statement on who is the enforcing authority for the National Building
Code and the Fire Code of the Philippines.
4. Statement of Testing and Maintenance Standards Used.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

5. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

a. Building Classification and Construction.
b. Hazards of Content and Combustible Loadings.
c. Occupancy Classifications.
d. Separation of Building Spaces.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

5. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

e. Exit and Egress
i. Number of active exits; and
ii. Maintenance records done on egress component such as
doors and enclosed stairways.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

5. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

f. Fire Suppression
i. Maintenance and testing records done on fire pumps,
sprinkler system, portable extinguishers, standpipes and other
fire suppression systems; and
ii. Submit results of annual fire pump flow tests, annual main
drain tests, and water flow tests for standpipe; submit other
test results as appropriate.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

5. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

g. Fire detection, alarm communication and evaluation system
i. Testing and maintenance records done on the components of
the detection and alarm system including the fire alarm control panel.
h. Smoke Control Management
i. Maintenance and testing records of the various component of
the smoke management system. Include test records for pressurization
fans for flows and fan controls.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep

of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

5. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

i. Emergency Power Supply
i. Maintenance and testing records of the system components
of the emergency power supply.

j. Other testing and maintenance records, including test results of the

elevator recall system.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

SECTION 9.0.4.1 FSIC AS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT/LICENSE

Upon compliance of the fire safety requirements under Rule 10 of this IRR, a Fire
Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) shall be issued by the BFP as a pre – requisite for
the issuance of Business or Mayor’s Permit, Permit to Operate, Occupancy Permit,
PHILHEALTH Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH License to Operate and other permits
or licenses being issued by other government agencies.
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DIVISION 4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

SECTION 9.0.4.2 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

A. FSIC for Occupancy Permit

1. Endorsement from the Building Official (BO);
2. Photocopy of Building Permit and Assessment of Occupancy
Permit Fee;
3. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any;
4. Copy of Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate immediately
preceding this application, if any; and
5. Three (3) sets of FALAR 2.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

SECTION 9.0.4.2 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

B. FSIC for Business Permit

1. Endorsement from the Business Permit Licensing Office (BPLO);
2. Photocopy of Building Permit and Assessment of Business
Permit Fee/Tax Bill for Business Permit;
3. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any;
4. Copy of Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate immediately
preceding this application, if any; and
5. Three (3) sets of FALAR 3.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 5. FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

Fire Safety Clearance shall be required for the storage, handling, installation and
transportation of hazardous materials, operations and processes as may be
prescribed in other provisions of this IRR.
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 6. FIRE INSURANCE DATA REQUIRED

All persons having fire insurance coverage on their properties and/or business shall
submit a certified true copy of all coverages currently in effect, including subsequent
and/or additional policies to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction not
later than ten (10) days after receipt of the document from any insurance company.
Exempted from this requirement are owners of detached, single- or two-family
dwellings actually being used for residential occupancy.
RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS
RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS

SECTION 11.0.0.1 PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMISSIONS

The following are declared as prohibited acts and omissions:

A. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to buildings clearly marked for fire
safety purposes, such as but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of
stairways, hallways, 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 building components and yards,

and temporary or permanent structures on public ways, which obstruct the orderly
and easy passage of fire fighting vehicles and equipment;

C. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the fire service, or of

duly organized and authorized fire brigades;
RULE 11 PROHIBITED ACTS

D. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants;

E. 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 on the ground
floor with open sides or open doors sufficient to provide safe exits;

F. Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building;

I. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;

J. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by fire service, or throwing of cigars, cigarettes,
burning objects in places which may start or cause fire;
RULE 11 PROHIBITED ACTS

K. Abandoning or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner without appropriate safety
measures;

L. Removing. destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal, sign or tag posted or required
by the fire service for fire safety in any building, structure or processing equipment; and

M. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the electrical system beyond its
designated capacity or such other practices that would tend to undermine the fire safety features of the
electrical system.
RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES,
FEES/CHARGES AND FINES
RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

SECTION 12.0.0.1 SOURCES OF INCOME

Pursuant to Section 12, in relation to Section 13 of RA 9514, the following shall be

the sources of income of the BFP:

A. Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates, permits and licenses as

provided for in Section 7 of RA 9514;

B. One-tenth of one per centum (0.10%) of the verified estimated value of buildings or
structures to be erected, from the owner thereof, but not to exceed fifty thousand
(PhP 50,000.00) pesos, at least fifty per centum (50%) to be paid prior to the
issuance of the building permit, and the balance, after final inspection and prior to
the issuance of the use and occupancy permit;
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

C. One-hundredth of one per centum (0.01%) of the assessed value of buildings or structures annually
payable upon payment of the real estate tax, except on structures used as single family dwellings;

D. Two per centum (2%) of all premiums, excluding reinsurance premiums for the sale of fire, earthquake
and explosion hazard insurance collected by companies, persons or agents licensed to sell such insurances
in the Philippines;

E. Two per centum (2%) of gross sales of companies, persons or agents selling fire fighting equipment,
appliances or devices, including hazard detection and warning systems; and

F. Two per centum (2%) of the service fees received from fire, earthquake, and explosion hazard
reinsurance surveys and post loss service of insurance adjustment companies doing business in the
Philippines directly through agents.
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/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 IRR.

2. Fire Code Realty Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1(C) of this IRR.

3. Fire Code Premium Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (D) of this IRR.

4. Fire Code Sales Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (E) of this IRR.

5. Fire Code Proceeds Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (F) of this IRR.
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee. Fee charged for the conduct of Fire Safety Inspection equivalent to ten per
centum (10%) of all fees charged by the building official, or by the Local Government or by other
government agencies concerned in the granting of pertinent permits or licenses.

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.

9. Installation Clearance Fee. Fee derived from installation of tanks and pipes of flammable and
combustible substances and other fire protection system.
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

10. Other Clearance Fees. Fees derived from fireworks display, fumigation/fogging, fire drill, hotworks, and
other clearances as provided under this IRR.

11. Fire Code Fines – are fees derived from imposition of administrative fines and penalties.

B. The account codes of the above classified taxes, fees/charges and fines shall be prescribed by the
Commission on Audit (COA).
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/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. The
Chief, BFP shall prescribe the procedural rules for such purpose, subject to the approval of the Secretary,
DILG.

B. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall assess the prescribed Fire Code revenues within
his area of jurisdiction.

C. The Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative shall exercise the general power to assess the
prescribed fire code taxes, fees/charges and fines for installations, structures, facilities and operations not
within the jurisdiction of any Fire Marshal or in any other conditions as the need thereto arises.

D. The result of the assessment shall be the basis for issuance of Order of Payment Slip (OPS) by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction for purposes of collection and deposit.
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

SECTION 12.0.0.4 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES

A. The following are the schedule of fees.

1. Storage Clearance Fee - storage clearance shall be issued upon payment of a fee based on the storage
capacity as indicated:

a. Flammable/combustible solids
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms) (in PhP)
i. Calcium carbide
From 40 to 80 14.00
Over 80 to 200 18.00
Over 200 to 2,000 36.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 54.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 72.00
Over 20,000 to 40,000 90.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 135.00
Over 200,000 180.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms) (in PhP)
ii. Pyroxylin
From 40 to 200 12.00
Over 200 to 800 24.00
Over 800 to 2,000 48.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 90.00
Over 4,000 to 12,000 180.00
Over 12,000 to 40,000 300.00
Over 40,000 600.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms) (in PhP)

From 100 to 400 12.00

Over 400 to 2,000 60.00
iii. Matches
Over 2,000 to 4,000 120.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 240.00
Over 20,000 480.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms) (in PhP)
iv. Nitrate, phosphorous, bromine, sodium, picric acid and other hazardous chemicals of similar flammable,
From
explosive, 20 to 100
oxidizing or lacrymatory properties: 12.00
Over 100 to 400 18.00
Over 400 to 2,000 45.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 90.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 134.00
Over 20,000 180.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms)
v. Shredded combustible (in PhP)excelsior (kusot), sawdust, kapok, straw, hay,
materials such as wood shaving,
combustible loose fibers: cotton waste, (estopa) sisal, oakum and other similar combustible shavings and
From 0.25 to 3 12.00
fine materials:
Over 3 to 14 32.00
Over 14 to 28 54.00
ver 28 to 70 90.00
Over 70 139.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms) (in PhP)

From 200 to 400 14.00

Over 400 to 4,000 28.00
vi. Tar, resin,
Overwaxes, copra,
4,000 to rubber, cork, bituminous54.00
20,000 coal and similar combustible materials:
Over 20,000 90.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

b. Flammable/Combustible Liquids

i. For flammable liquids having flashpoint of -6.67oC or below. Such as gasoline, ether, carbon
STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES
bisolphide, naptha, benzol (benzene), collodion, aflodin and acetone.
(in liters) (in PhP)

From 20 to 100 10.00

Over 100 to 200 12.00
Over 200 to 400 24.00
Over 400 to 2,000 48.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 72.00
Over 4,000 to 6,000 100.00
Over 6,000 to 8,000 120.00
Over 8,000 to 10,000 144.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

Over 10,000 to 12,000 192.00

Over 12,000 to 14,000 240.00
Over 14,000 to 16,000 288.00
Over 16,000 to 32,000 360.00
Over 32,000 to 40,000 480.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 720.00
Over 200,000 to 800,000 1,080.00
Over 800,000 to 2,000,000 1,440.00
Over 2,000,000 to 6,000,000 1,920.00
Over 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 2,400.00In excess of 8,000,000 2,400 + 1.00/400 liters
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in liters) (in PhP)

From 20 to 100 9.00

ii. For flammable liquids having flashpoint of above -6.67oC and below 22.8oC such as alcohol, amyl,
Over 100 to 200 12.00
tulouol, ethyl, acetate and
Over 200 to 400 like. 18.00
Over 400 to 2,000 30.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 48.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 100.00
Over 20,000 to 100,000 240.00
Over 100,000 to 200,000 480.00
Over 200,000 600.00
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in liters) (in PhP)
iii. For liquids
Fromhaving flashpoint of 22.8oC and below5.00
20 to 100 93.3oC, such as kerosene, turpentine, thinner,
preparedOverpaints,
100varnish,
to 200 diesel oil, fuel oil, kerosene,8.00
cleansing solvent, polishing liquids and similar
Over 200 to 400 12.00
Over 400 to 4,000 30.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 90.00
Over 20,000 to 40,000 120.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 180.00
Over 200,000 to 400,000 300.00
Over 400,000 to 2,000,000 480.00
Over 2,000,000 to 3,600,000 500.00
Over 3,600,000 600.00
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STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

iv. For combustible liquids
(in liters) having flash point greater
(inthan
PhP)93.3oC 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.From 20 to 100 5.00
Over 100 to 200 8.00
Over 200 to 400 12.00
Over 400 to 2,000 24.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 30.00
Over 4,000 to 80,000 90.00
Over 80,000 180.00
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c. Flammable gases
STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES
(in liters) (in PhP)
i. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in liter water capacity
200 and below 20.00
i.a. For bulk
Overstorage:
200 to 2,000 40.00
Over 2,000 to 8,000 80.00
Over 8,000 to 20,000 200.00
Over 20,000 to 200,000 400.00
Over 200,000 to 400,000 1,600.00
For every additional 4,000
liters or fraction thereof in
excess of 400,000 10.00
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STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in liters) (in PhP)

60 and below 1.50

Over 60 to 100 2.00
Overthan
i.b. For other 100bulk
to 200
storage: 3.00
Over 200 to 400 4.00
Over 400 to 800 8.00
Over 800 to 1,200 12.00
Over 1,200 to 2,000 16.00
For every additional 400 liters
water capacity in excess of 2,000 1.00
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STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in liters) (in PhP)

From 20 to 100 6.00

Over 100 to 400 12.00
Over 400 to
ii. Other flammable 2,000in liter water capacity
gases 36.00
Over 2,000 to 8,000 72.00
Over 8,000 to 40,000 180.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 360.00
Over 200,000 to 400,000 540.00
Over 400,000 900.00
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2. Conveyance Clearance Fee – Conveyance Clearance shall be issued to vehicles transporting any
explosives, inflammable liquids and combustible materials over the street of, or through pipelines, or to
load ora.unload suchconveyance
For every explosives, inflammable liquidson
clearance issued or combustible
cargo trucksmaterials
or motorinvehicles
or from with
any vessel,
a load boat or
craft, or railway not
capacity uponexceeding
payment of fee based
2,000 oninflammable
liters of their capacityliquid
as indicated:
with a flash point of 93.3oC payable
annually …………………………………..…. PhP 500.00

i. For every additional 400 liters or fraction thereof…… 20.00

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b. For every conveyance clearance issued on cargo trucks or motor vehicles with a load capacity of not
exceeding 500 kilograms of explosives and/or combustible materials, including hazardous chemicals and
gases payable annually……………………………...….. PhP 300.00

i. For every additional 100 kilos or fraction thereof …….. 20.00

c. For every conveyance clearance issued on tank trucks, tank trailers, and tank semi-trailers carrying
inflammable liquids described in sub-paragraph “a” hereof with 2,000 liters capacity tanks which shall be
good for period of one (1) year ……………………………………………………… PhP 500.00

i. For every additional 400 liters capacity or fraction here of………………………………… 50.00
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d. For every conveyance clearance issued to cover the transfer of inflammable liquids described in
subparagraph a., to shore tanks at terminal, including the discharge of inflammable cargo to bulk lighters
undertakeni. For the first
at bay, 2,000
and its liters……………………………………….
subsequent PhP 200.00
transportation by water to petroleum wharves, or transfer by bulk
lighters from said terminals to vessel at bay:
ii. For every additional 400 liters or fraction thereof not exceeding 400,000
liters…………………………………… 50.00

iii. For every additional 4,000 liters or fraction thereof in excess of 400,000
liters……………………………………… 20.00
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i. For the first 2,000 liters………………………………………. 50.00

ii. For every additional 400 liters or fraction thereof not exceeding 400,000
liters……………………………………
f. For every additional 4,000 liters or fraction 20.00
thereof in excess of 400,000
e. Provided, that for discharge of flammable liquids with flash points of not less than 65.5oC, clearance
liters…………………………………............. 20.00
fees shall be as follows:

i. If the transfer or conveyance of liquids in bulk done by lighters or through pipelines

from refineries, the following fees shall be imposed to wit:

ii. For flammable liquids having a flash point of less than 65.5oC for the first 2,000
liters…………….………… PhP 200.00 437

iii. For every additional 4,000 liters or fraction thereof in excess of 2,000 liters
………………………………………... 20.00
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i. For the first 2,000 liters……………………………………… 20.00

ii. For every additional 4,000 liters or fraction thereof in excess of 2,000 liters
………………………………………. 20.00
h. For every clearance issued covering the whole operations of loading and unloading to or from a boat,
vessel, craft, or railway tanks cars and the transfer of packages of containers of explosives, flammable
g. liquids or combustible
For flammable materials,
liquids having including
flash point of hazardous chemicals and gases at terminals or piers:
65.5 to 93.3oC

i. For the first 2,000 liters or kilograms ……………………… PhP 200.00

ii. For every additional 400 liters or 100 kilos or fraction thereof not exceeding 40,000
liters or 10,000 kilograms…………………………………………………….. 100.00

iii. For every additional 4,000 liters or 1,000 kilos or fraction thereof in excess of 40,000
liters or 10,000 kilograms…………………………………………………….. 10.00
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a. Gases
3. Installation (LPG,Fee
Clearance CNG andinstalling
– For other compressed gases)
gas and liquid exceeding
systems 454 at
other than liters
bulkwater capacity
premises, an
PhP
Installation 80.00 shall be issued upon payment of the installer of the amount as prescribed below:
Clearance
For every additional 100 liters water capacity or fraction thereof in excess of 454 liters
20.00 438

b. Flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground and underground tanks 300.00

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a. Fireworks display PhP 300.00

b. Fumigation/Fogging 100.00
4. Other Clearance Fee – Hereunder is the schedule of fees for issuance of a clearance relative to the
c. Fire Drill 200.00
conduct of the following activities and/or authentication of documents:
d. Hotworks 150.00
e. Fire Incident Clearance 100.00
f. Certified true copy of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate 100.00
g. Certified true copy of Building Fire Safety Clearance 100.00
h. Certified true copy of Fire Clearance 100.00
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1. Failure to provide safety measures for the manufacture, storage, handling, display
and/or use of the following hazardous material required in Section 7, paragraph (b) of
Republic Act No. 9514.

B. Administrative Fines - The following are the schedule of Fire Code Administrative Fines:
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

a. Cellulose nitrate plastic of any kind PhP 400.00/kg

or less but not exceeding

b. Combustible fibers PhP 400.00/m3 or less but not

exceeding PhP 4,000.00
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

c. Cellular materials such as foam PhP 400.00/m3 or less but not exceeding
rubber, sponge rubber and plastic foam PhP 4,000.00

d. Flammable and combustible liquids or PhP 400.00/liter or less but not

gases of any classification exceeding PhP 12,500.00

e. Flammable paints, varnishes, stains PhP 400.00/liter or less but not

and organic coatings exceeding PhP 2,500.00

f. High piled or widely spread PhP 80.00/m3 or less but not exceeding
combustible stock PhP 12,500.00

g. Metallic magnesium in any form PhP 400.00/kilo or less but not

exceeding PhP 12,500.00
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

h. Corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, PhP 400.00 per kilogram/liter or less but
organic peroxide, nitromethane, not exceeding PhP 12,500.00
ammonium nitrate or any amount of highly
toxic pyrophoric, hypergolic or cryogenic
materials or poisonous gases as well as
material compounds which when exposed
to heat [of] OR flame become a fire
conductor or generate excessive smoke or
toxic gases

i. Blasting agents, explosives and special PhP 2,000.00 per kilogram/liter or less
industrial explosive materials, blasting but not exceeding PhP 12,500.00
caps, black powder, liquid nitro-glycerin,
dynamite, nitro-cellulose, fulminates of any
kind and plastic explosives containing
ammonium salt or chlorate
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

j. Liquid Nitroglycerine and liquid PhP 4,000.00/liter or less but not

Trinitrotoluene exceeding PhP 12,500.00

PhP 2,000.00 per kilogram or less but

k. Firework materials of any kind or form not exceeding PhP 12,500.00

l. Matches in commercial quantities PhP 400.00 per matchman gross but not
exceeding PhP 12,500.00

m. Hot ashes, live coals and embers PhP 200.00/m3 but not exceeding PhP
4,000.00

n. Mineral, vegetable or animal oils and PhP 40.00 per liter in excess of twenty
other derivative/by-products five (25) liters but not exceeding PhP
4,000.00
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

o. Recycling, reuse and resale of PhP 40.00/m3 but not exceeding PhP
combustible and flammable liquids and 4,000.00
other waste materials] combustible waste
materials for recycling or resale

p. Explosives dusts and vapors PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00 per

violation

q. Agriculture, forest, marine or mineral PhP 400.00/m3 or less but not exceeding
products which may undergo spontaneous PhP 4,000.00
combustion
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

r. Any other substance with potential to Similar nature shall be penalized
cause harm to persons, property or accordingly
environment because of one or more of the
following:

i. The chemical properties of the

substance;

ii. The physical properties of the

substance; 441

iii. The biological properties of the

substance. Without limiting the definition of
hazardous material, all dangerous goods,
combustible liquids and chemicals are
hazardous materials.
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2. Failure to provide safety measures for the following hazardous operations or processes
as required in Section 7, paragraph (c) of the Republic Act No. 9514.
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES
a. Welding or soldering PhP 400.00 to PhP 4,000.00

b. Industrial baking and drying PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 8,000.00

c. Waste Disposal PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 8,000.00

d. Pressurized/forced-draft burning PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 8,000.00

equipment

e. Smelting and forging PhP 8,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00

f. Motion picture projection using electrical PhP 400.00 to PhP 4,000.00

arc lamp

g. Refining, distillation and solvent PhP 8,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00

extraction
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3. Failure to provide the following safety construction protective and warning systems as
required in Section 7, paragraph (d) of Republic Act No. 9514.

DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

a. Fire protection features such as sprinkler PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

alarms hose boxes, hose reels or
standpipe alarms and other firefighting
equipment

b. Fire alarm systems PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

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3. Failure to provide the following safety construction protective and warning systems as
required in Section 7, paragraph (d) of Republic Act No. 9514.

DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

a. Fire protection features such as sprinkler PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

alarms hose boxes, hose reels or
standpipe alarms and other firefighting
equipment

b. Fire alarm systems PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

c. Fire walls to separate adjoining alarms PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

fee, or alarms fees and storage areas from
other occupancies in the same building

d. Provisions for confining the fire at its PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00
source such as fire resistive floors and
walls extending up to the next floor slab or
roof, curtain boards and other fire
containing of stopping components

e. Termination of all exits in an area PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00

affording safe passage to a public way or
safe dispersal area
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

f. Stairways, vertical shafts, horizontal exits PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00

and other means of egress sealed from
smoke and heat.

g. A fire exit plan for each floor of the PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00
building, showing the routes from each
room to appropriate exits, displayed
prominently on the door of each room.

h. Self-closing fire resistive doors leading PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00

to corridors.
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

i. Fire dampers in centralized air- PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00

conditioning ducts.

j. Roof vents for use of firefighters. PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00

k. Properly marked and lighted exits with PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00
provision for emergency lights to
adequately illuminate exit ways in case of
power failure.
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4. Failure to observe the following declared prohibited acts and omissions as required
under Section 8 of Republic Act No. 9514.

DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

a. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

across to buildings clearly marked for fire
safety purposes, such 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.
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

b. Constructing gates, entrances and PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

walkways to building components and
yards, and temporary or permanent
structures on public ways, which obstruct
the orderly and easy passage of firefighting
vehicles and equipment.

c. Prevention, interference and obstruction PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

of any operation of the BFP or of duly
organized and authorized fire brigades.

d. Obstructing designated fire lanes or PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

access to fire hydrants.
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

e. Overcrowding or admission of alarms PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

beyond the authorized capacity in movie
houses, theaters, coliseum, 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.
PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00
f. Locking fire exits during period when
people are inside the building.

g. Prevention or obstruction of the PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

automatic closure of fire doors or smoke
partition or dampers.
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

h. Use of fire protective or fire fighting PhP 4,000,00 to PhP 12,500.00

equipment of the BFP other than for fire
fighting except in other emergencies where
their use are justified.
PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00
i. Giving false or malicious fire alarms.

j. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00

determined by the BFP, or throwing of
cigars, cigarettes, burning objects in places
which may start or cause fire.

k. Abandoning or leaving a building or PHP 4,000.00 to PHP 20,000.00

structure by the occupant or owner without
appropriate safety measures.
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DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE OF FINES

l. Removing, destroying, tampering or PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

obliterating any authorized mark, seal, sign
or tag posted or required by the BFP for
fire safety in any building, structure or
processing equipment.
PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00
m. Use of jumpers or tampering with
electrical wiring or overloading the
electrical system beyond its designed
capacity or such other practices that would
tend to undermine the fire safety features
of the electrical system.
PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00
n. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance
policy within the prescribed time limit.
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5. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not
included in this listing, shall likewise be penalized with the same amount.

C. Indigent Fire Victims are exempted from paying the Fire Incident Clearance fee upon
submission of a certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD).

D. Public Schools, Local Government Units and other government agencies are exempted
from paying fire drill fee.

E. The foregoing schedule of fees and fines may be changed, altered or amended by the
Chief, BFP subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
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SECTION 12.0.0.5 MANNER OF COLLECTION

A. The BFP shall collect the prescribed fire code revenues thru any of the following
options:

1. Direct payment thru Authorized Government Servicing Bank (AGSB) or Authorized

Government Depository Bank (AGDB);
2. Collection by collecting officers; and
3. Other options that the Chief, BFP may later prescribe, subject to the existing
accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
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B. In cases where direct payments using prescribed Special Bank Receipt (SBR) or other
options are not yet adopted, all revenue collections shall have corresponding Official
Receipt (OR) issued by the BFP. The collections shall be deposited to the AGSB or AGDB
unless otherwise later prescribed.

C. The twenty percent (20%) of all revenues collected set aside and retained for use of the
local government concerned and collected by the BFP, shall be remitted to the escrow
account of the City/Municipal government concerned.
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D. The eighty percent (80%) of all revenues collected by the BFP shall be remitted to the
National Treasury under a trust account prescribed by the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM).

E. All Fire Code taxes, fees, charges and fines collected by the City/Municipal Treasurer
upon effectivity of RA 9514 and prior to the effectivity of its IRR shall be remitted to the
Bureau of Treasury (BOT) within six (6) months from effectivity of IRR of RA 9514 to the
Special Trust Fund Account of the BFP.
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SECTION 12.0.0.6 DESIGNATION OF COLLECTING OFFICER

The Chief, BFP or the Regional Director concerned shall designate a Collecting Officer in
every City and Municipal BFP office upon recommendation of their respective Fire
Marshals.

SECTION 12.0.0.7 UTILIZATION

A. The twenty percent (20%) set aside and retained for use of the local government
concerned, for the purpose as herein prescribed, shall be utilized in accordance with the
guidelines as set forth in a Memorandum Circular to be issued by the DILG Secretary.
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

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, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior
and Local Government, to use the income generated under the fire code for procurement of fire protection
and fire investigation supplies and equipment, rescue, paramedics, supplies and materials, and related
technical services necessary for the fire service and the improvement of facilities of the Bureau of Fire
Protection and abatement of fire hazards.

C. The BFP shall prepare progressive modernization plans for its capability building and resource
allocation at the national, regional, provincial and city/municipal levels as well as determine among others
the optimal number of equipment, including, but not limited to firetrucks and fire hydrants, required by
every local government unit for the proper delivery of fire protection services in its jurisdiction.
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D. Standards shall be established and regularly updated to serve as guide in the

procurement of the firefighting and investigation supplies and materials, the Bureau of
Product Standards (BPS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall evaluate,
determine and certify if the supply so procured conforms to the product standards fixed
by the BFP. For this purpose, the BFP shall submit to the BPS a detailed set of product
standards that must be complied with in the procurement of firefighting and investigation
supplies and materials within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act.
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SECTION 12.0.0.8 MONITORING

The Chief, BFP shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this IRR, submit to the
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government for his/her approval, a management tool
mechanism that would ensure effective monitoring of the enforcement of the fire code to
include the amount of fire code fees collected.

A. Every Fire Marshal shall keep a secured permanent recording system for efficient and effective
accounting and monitoring of all collected taxes, fire code fees, fines and other charges.

B. Detailed procedures in assessment, collection, monitoring/reporting shall be embodied in a manual of

procedures to be approved by the Secretary, DILG.
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SECTION 12.0.0.9 LOCAL TAXES, FEES AND FINES

The collection and assessment of taxes, fees and fines as prescribed in the Local
Government Code, except those contained in this Code, shall be the function of the

concerned Local Government Units (LGU).

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COURSES OF ACTION
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SECTION 13.0.0.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

A. Fines Before a fine is imposed, the violator shall first be informed of his violation/s
and ordered to correct the same immediately, if feasible, or within a reasonable
period of time as prescribed in Section 13.0.0.6 of this IRR. At the expiration of the
period to comply the deficiency/deficiencies, a reinspection shall be conducted to
determine compliance. If compliance was not effected or if compliance does not
conform to the required standards, the first violation is committed and the violator
shall be fined and further ordered to effect the correction. Repeated failure on the
part of the violator to effect corrections will constitute subsequent violations.
Administrative fines shall be imposed for every violation.
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SECTION 13.0.0.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

B. Abatement

A. All fire hazards shall be abated immediately. Abatement is any act that would
remove or neutralize a fire hazard. Such acts are specified in the Notice to Comply.

B. Abatement includes, among others, any one or combination or all of the following:

a. Removal of the source of ignition;

b. Rearranging or adjusting articles within the minimum clearances or dimensions;
448
c. Reduction in the amount/quantity of flammable, combustible and/ or hazardous
materials.
d. Changes in procedure in the conduct of hazardous operation;
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SECTION 13.0.0.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

B. Abatement (cont.)

e. Constructions to limit and control the spread of fire and smoke;

f. Installation of fire protective and/or warning systems; and
g. Remodeling, repairing, strengthening, reconstructing, removal and demolition,
either partial or total, of the building or structure. h. Where there is inaction on the
part of the violator, abatement may be made summarily by the BFP if this is the only
recourse to remove the imminent danger to life and property and achieve fire safety.
In this case, the provisions of Sections 9, 10 and 11 of RA 9514 applies.
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SECTION 13.0.0.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

C. Stoppage of Operations/Closure

1. Stoppage of operation/Closure of the building shall be resorted to by the BFP

when the offender fails to comply with the abatement order.

2. Recourse to closure and/or stoppage of operations may likewise be resorted to

when the deficiency constitutes a clear and imminent danger to life and property
such that evacuation of the building or establishment and stoppage of operations
therein are extremely necessary.
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SECTION 13.0.0.2 FIXING OF FINES

A. Administrative fines shall be determined as follows:

1. When the violation carries an administrative fine which has a rate per unit volume, weight or unit, the fine
shall be computed by multiplying the weight/volume/unit by the rate.

2. Where the violation carries a fine within a certain range (for example, PhP 25,000.00 – PhP 37,500.00), the
fine increases with the number of times a violation of the same provision is committed:

a. First violation – the fine shall be the minimum amount in the range.
b. Second violation – the fine shall be the maximum amount in the range.
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SECTION 13.0.0.2 FIXING OF FINES

A. Administrative fines shall be determined as follows:

3. When two or more offenses are committed, the same procedures in para “A” 1 and 2 above shall be
followed, but the fine shall be sum of all administrative fines; Provided, that the total fines shall not exceed
fifty thousand pesos (PhP 50,000.00). 449

B. Failure to Pay Fine. – Failure on the part of the violator to pay the administrative fine within the period
fixed in the Notice shall constitute a ground for the issuance of an Order for Stoppage of Operation of the
building or the portion thereof or stoppage of the hazardous operation in such building.
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SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTION

A. Fines

1. Fines up to thirty thousand pesos (PhP 30,000.00) shall be imposed by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction.

2. Fines exceeding thirty thousand pesos but not more than forty thousand pesos (PhP 40,000.00) shall be
imposed by the Provincial/District Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

3. Fines exceeding forty thousand pesos up to fifty thousand pesos (PhP 50,000.00) shall be imposed by the
Regional Director having jurisdiction.
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SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTION

B. Stoppage of Operation/Closure of Buildings

This penalty shall be imposed by the Regional Director upon the recommendation of the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction thru channel. The implementation of this order may be delegated to the
Provincial/District Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

C. Declaration of Public Nuisance

The declaration of a building, structure or facility as a public nuisance pursuant to Section 9 of RA 9514 shall
be made by the Chief, BFP upon the recommendation of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction
thru channel.
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SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTION

D. Abatement

1. Orders for simple abatement such as removal of fire hazardous materials, removal of obstruction to exit
ways or means of egress or similar actions that do not entail financial expenditures on the part of violator,
shall be issued by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction concerned.

2. Orders for abatement involving alteration, modification or repair of equipment, machinery, protective
systems, buildings, structures, or facilities shall be issued by the Provincial/District Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction.
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SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTION

D. Abatement

3. Orders for abatement involving condemnation and/or removal of defective machinery, equipment or
protective system, or demolition, either partial or total, of buildings, structures or facilities shall be issued by
the Regional Director having jurisdiction.

4. Orders for the summary abatement of a building, structure, or facility declared as a public nuisance shall be
issued by the Chief, BFP.

5. The expenses incurred by the government for such summary abatement shall be borne by the owner,
administrator or occupant. These expenses shall constitute a prior lien upon such property.
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SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTION

D. Abatement

6. If the owner, administrator or occupant fails to reimburse the government of the expenses incurred in the
summary abatement within ninety (90) days from the completion of such abatement, the building or structure
shall be forfeited in favor of the government and sold at public auction in accordance with existing laws and
rules. No property subject of lien under Section 9 of RA 9514, may be sold at a price lower than the
abatement expenses incurred by the government. The property shall be forfeited in favor of the government if
the highest bid is not at least equal to the abatement expenses.

E. The decisions of the foregoing authorities are executory, subject to exception provided in Section 13.0.0.1.
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SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES

A. When the Inspection Report submitted by the Fire Safety Inspector indicates violation of the Fire Code or
its IRR, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall immediately issue notice to comply within
which compliance shall be effected within the period provided for under Section 13.0.0.6. Such Notice shall
include, among others, a citation of the specific provision/s of the Fire Code and its IRR violated and the
specific actions/corrections that should be complied for period of not exceeding fifteen (15) days. The
original copy of such Notice shall be served upon the person responsible for the violation within five (5) days
from submission of the Report.
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SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES

B. After the lapse of the prescribed period to comply, a re-inspection shall be conducted. When the after
re-inspection report submitted by the FSI indicates non-compliance of the Notice, the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction shall impose the following:

1. Put up a sign in front of the building or structure that it is a fire hazard. Specifically, the notice shall bear
the words "WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS A FIRE HAZARD", which shall remain posted until such
time that the owner, administrator, occupant or other persons responsible for the condition of the building,
structure and their 451 premises or facilities correct the same, but such period shall not exceed fifteen (15)
days from the lapse of the initial period given in the notice/order to comply;
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SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES

(cont.)

2. Impose the corresponding administrative fines; and

3. Issue the notice to correct violation. The said notice shall include, among others, a citation of the specific
provision/s of the Fire Code and its IRR violated and the specific actions/corrections that should be complied
for a period of not exceeding fifteen (15) days.
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SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES

D. After the lapse of the prescribed period to comply provided for under the abatement order, a re-inspection
shall be conducted. When the reinspection report submitted by the FSI indicates non-compliance of the
abatement order, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall:

1. Effect the continuous posting of the sign in front of the building or structure that it is a fire hazard.
Specifically, the notice shall bear the words "WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS A FIRE HAZARD",
which shall remain posted until such time that the owner, administrator, occupant or other persons
responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities abate the same.

2. Recommend, through channel, to the Regional Director for the issuance of an order for stoppage of
operations and closure order;
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SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES

E. During re-inspection under para “B” to “D” of this Section, initial compliance was effected by the owner, the
said notice to correct violations/abatement order may not be issued. In lieu thereof, the owner 452 shall
execute an affidavit of undertaking specifically thereof among others the period of completion of work. For
this purpose, the owner shall attach in his affidavit the contract of works, if any.

F. An Order to Pay Fine shall be issued immediately without need of issuing a Notice to Comply/Correct
Violation for the violations which shall be corrected immediately or within 24 hours as provided in Section
13.0.0.6.
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SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE

Any building or structure assessed and declared by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction as a
fire trap on account of the gravity or palpability of the violation or is causing clear and present imminent
danger, in accordance with para “A” of this Section, to adjoining establishments and habitations shall be
recommended for declaration as public nuisance to the Chief, BFP.

A. Imminent Danger

1. An establishment shall be declared an imminent danger when a secondary exit is not present;
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SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE

2. A residential, healthcare and assembly establishment shall be declared imminent danger if at least two (2)
of the following violations are committed:
a. Insufficient exit width
b. Absence of fire-resistive enclosure for main and secondary exit
c. Swing of exit door against the flow of travel
d. Obstructed/padlocked fire exit
e. Absence/defective fire alarm and smoke detection system
f. Absence/inadequate automatic battery-operated emergency light or illuminated exit signs
g. Absence of standpipe system
h. Absence of automatic fire suppression system

3. A business, mercantile and educational establishments shall be declared imminent danger if at least three
(3) of the violations cited in Section 13.0.0.5 para “A” (2) (a) through (h) are committed.
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SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE

B. Procedures

1. A notice of declaration as a public nuisance shall be issued by the Chief, BFP to the owner, administrator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their 453 premises or
facilities. The notice shall contain the grounds relied upon in declaring the same as public nuisance
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SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE

B. Procedures

2. Upon receipt of the notice, the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition
of the building, structure and their premises or facilities shall cause the immediate abatement of the hazard
therein specified within the following periods:
a. If the assessed value of the nuisance or the amount to be spent in abating the same is not more than one
hundred thousand pesos (PhP100,000.00), the owner, administrator or occupant thereof shall abate the
hazard within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the order declaring said building or structure a public nuisance;
or
b. If the assessed value is more than one hundred thousand pesos (PhP 100,000.00), the owner,
administrator or occupant thereof shall abate the hazard within thirty (30) days from receipt of the order
declaring said building or structure a public nuisance;
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SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE

B. Procedures

3. Failure to comply within five (5) days from the receipt of the notice shall cause the Chief, BFP to put up a
sign in front of the building or structure, at or near the entrance of such premises, notifying the public that
such building or structure is a "FIRETRAP", which shall remain posted until the owner, administrator, occupant
or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities abate
the same within the specified period.

4. Failure of the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building,
structure and their premises or facilities to abate the same, shall constrain the BFP to employ all corrective
measures undertaken to abate hazards which shall include but not limited to remodeling, repairing,
strengthening, reconstructing, removal and demolition, either partial or total, of the building or structure.
RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION

SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

1. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or access to building clearly marked for fire safety purposes, such as,
but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of stairways, hallways, corridors, vestibules, balconies or
bridges leading to a stairway or exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing said violations;

2. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the BFP, or of duly organized and authorized fire
brigades.

3. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrant.

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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

4. Overcrowding or admission of person beyond the authorized capacity in movie houses, theaters,
coliseums, auditorium or other public assembly buildings except in other assembly areas on the ground floor
with open sides or open doors sufficient to provide exits;

5. Locking fire exits during periods when people are inside the building;

6. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers;

7. Use of fire protective or fire fighting equipment of the Fire Service other than for fire fighting except in other
emergencies where their use are justified.
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

8. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;

9. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by the Fire Service, or throwing cigars, cigarettes, or
burning objects in places which may start or cause fires;

10. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal sign, or tag posted or required
by the Fire Service for fire safety in any building, structure or processing equipment;

11. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the electrical system beyond its
designed capacity or such other practices that tend to undermine the fire safety features of the electrical
system
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

12. Failure to observe fire safety precaution for the following:

a. Hot ashes, live coals and embers;

b. Flammable paints, varnishes, stains and organic coatings;
c. Flammable and combustible liquids or gases of any classification;
d. Metallic magnesium in any form;
e. Blasting agents, explosives and special industrial, explosive materials, blasting caps, black powder,
dynamic, nitrocellulose, fulminates of any kind, and plastic explosives containing ammonium salt or chlorate;
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

12. Failure to observe fire safety precaution for the following:

f. Liquid nitroglycerin and liquid trinitrotoluene;

g. Firework materials of any kind of form;
h. Explosive dusts and vapors;
i. Welding or soldering;
j. Industrial/commercial baking and drying;
k. Smelting and forging; or
l. Refilling, distillation and solvent extraction of flammable/combustible liquids;
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

13. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall
likewise be allocated the same period.
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

B. Within three (3) days

1. Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building components and yards which obstruct the orderly
and easy passage of fire fighting vehicles and equipment;

2. Abandonment or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner without appropriate safety
measures;

3. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy within the prescribed time limit;
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

B. Within three (3) days

4. Failure to observe fire safety precaution for the following:

a. High piled or widely spread combustible stock;

b. Corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, organic peroxide, nitromethane, ammonium nitrate or any amount of
highly toxic pyrophoric, hypergolic or cryogenic materials or poisonous gases as well as materials
compounds which when exposed to heat or flame become a lire conductor or generate excessive smoke or
toxic gases;
c. Matches in commercial quantities (more than 60 watchman's gross);
d. Combustible waste materials for recycling or resale;
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

B. Within three (3) days

4. Failure to observe fire safety precaution for the following:

e. Agricultural, forest, marine or mineral products which may undergo spontaneous combustion;
f. Waste disposal of combustible materials;
g. Pressurized/forced-draft burning equipment; or
h. Motion picture projection using electrical lamp; and

5. Other violations similar to or the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall
likewise be allocated the same period.
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

C. Within seven (7) days

1. For failure to provide the fire safety precautions for the following:

a. Combustible fibers;
b. Cellular materials such as foam rubber, sponge rubber and plastic foam;
c. Mineral, vegetable or animal oils and other derivative by-products.

2. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall
likewise be allocated the same period.
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

D. Within ten (10) days

1. Failure to provide fire walls to separate adjoining building, or warehouse and storage areas from other
occupancies in the same building; and

2. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall
likewise be allocated the same period.
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

E. Within fifteen (15) days

1. Failure to provide, install and maintain the following:

a. Fire alarm system;

b. Provision for confining the fire at its source such as fire resistive floor slab or roof, curtain boards and
other fire containing or stopping components;
c. A fire exit plan or diagram for each floor of the building showing the routes from each room to appropriate
exits, displayed prominently on the door of each room;
d. Properly marked and lighted exits with provisions for emergency lights to adequately exit ways in case of
power failure;
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SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS

E. Within fifteen (15) days

2. Failure to develop and implement a fire safety and education programs.

3. Failure to provide on effect the following:

a. Fire protection features such as sprinkler systems, hose boxes, hose reels or standpipe system and other
fire fighting equipment;
b. Termination of all exits in area affording sale passage to a public way or safe dispersal area;
c. Stairways, vertical shafts, horizontal exits and other means of egress sealed from smoke and heat;
d. Self-closing fire resistive door leading to corridors;
e. Fire dampers in centralized air-conditioning ducts; or
f. Roof vents for use by fire fighters; and

4. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall
likewise be allocated the same period
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

A. Against Private Person

1. Administrative Penalties

a. The owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure
and their premises or facilities who violates any provision of the Fire Code or any of its implementing rules
and regulations shall be penalized by:

i. Administrative fine of not exceeding Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00); or

ii. Stoppage of operations or by closure of such buildings, structures and their premises or facilities which do
not comply with the requirements; or

iii. Both such administrative fine and closure/stoppage of operation to be imposed by the proper authorities.
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

A. Against Private Person

1. Administrative Penalties

Provided that, payment of the fine, stoppage of operations and/or closure of such buildings, structures, and
their premises or facilities shall not absolve the violator from correcting the deficiency or abating the fire
hazard.

2. Punitive Penalties
a. In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as provided in the preceding
subsection, the violator shall, upon conviction, be punished by:

i. Imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or

ii. By a fine of not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or

iii. Both such fine and imprisonment

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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

A. Against Private Person

2. Punitive Penalties

Provided, however, that in the case of a corporation, firm, partnership or association, the fine and/or
imprisonment shall be imposed upon its officials responsible for such violation, and in case the guilty party is
an alien, in addition to the penalties herein prescribed, he shall immediately be deported: Provided, finally, that
where the violation is attended by injury, loss of life and/or damage to property, the violator shall be
proceeded against under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code.

b. Any person who, without authority, maliciously removes the sign that a building or structure is a fire
hazard/firetrap placed by the authorized person in this Code shall be liable for imprisonment for thirty (30)
days or a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or both in the discretion of the
court.
c. Any person, who disobeys the lawful order of the fire ground commander during a firefighting operation,
shall be penalized with imprisonment of one (1) day to thirty (30) days and a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,
000.00).
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

A. Against Private Person

3. In all cases mentioned above, regardless of whether the violation is categorized as administrative or
punitive, the City or Municipal Fire shall have the authority to determine whether a criminal charge is going to
be instituted and shall initiate the filing thereof.
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

B. Against Public Officer

1. Administrative

The following acts or omissions shall render the public officer/employee in charge of the enforcement of the
Fire Code, its implementing rules and regulation and other pertinent laws, administratively liable and shall be
punished by reprimand, suspension or removal at the discretion of the disciplining authority, depending on
the gravity of the offense:

a. Unjustified failure of the public officer/employee to conduct inspection of buildings or structures at least
once a year;

b. Deliberate failure to put up a sign in front of the building or structure within his/her area of responsibility
found to be violating this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent laws, that the same
is a "FIRE HAZARD" or a "FIRETRAP";
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

B. Against Public Officer

1. Administrative

c. Endorsing to the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative for the certification, or submitting a
report that the building or structure complies with the standards set by this Code, its implementing rules or
regulations or other pertinent laws when the same is contrary to fact;

d. Issuance or renewal of occupancy or business permit without the fire safety inspection certificate issued
by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative;

e. Failure to cancel the occupancy or business permit after the owner, administrator, occupant or other
person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and other premises failed to comply with the
notice/order for compliance with the standards set by this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and
other pertinent laws, within the specified period;
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

B. Against Public Officer

1. Administrative

f. Failure to abate a public nuisance within fifteen (15) days after the owner, administrator, occupant or other
responsible person failed to abate the same within the period contained in the notice to abate;

g. Abusing his/her authority in the performance of his/her duty through acts of corruption and other unethical
practices; or

h. Other willful impropriety or gross negligence in the performance of his/her duty as provided in this act or its
implementing rules and regulations.
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SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

B. Against Public Officer

2. Punitive

In case of willful violation involving the abovementioned acts or omissions enumerated under Section 11
subparagraph 2(A), the public official shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment of not less than six
(6) months nor more than six (6) years, or by a fine of not more than One hundred thousand pesos
(PhP100,000.00) or both such fine and imprisonment: Provided, That where the violation is attended by injury,
loss of life and/or property, the violator shall be proceeded against under the applicable provisions of the
Revised Penal Code.
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PROVISIONS
RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 14.0.0.1 APPEAL

A. All administrative actions under the Fire Code and its IRR, by an Officer pursuant to Rule 13 of this IRR shall
be appealable to the next higher authority within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the pertinent order or notice.
For this purpose, next higher authority refers to: District Fire Marshal/Provincial Fire Marshal if the decision
was made by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction; the Regional Director, for the decisions of
District Fire Marshal/Provincial Fire Marshal having jurisdiction; the Chief BFP, for the decisions of the
Regional Director; and lastly the Secretary, DILG for decisions of the Chief, BFP.

B. The decisions of the said appellate authorities are final and executory except in cases of stoppage of
operation and closure of buildings where appeal may be elevated up to the Secretary, DILG. Decisions of the
Secretary, DILG shall be final and executory.
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SECTION14.0.0.2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

A. Cooperation with BFP

The Fire Code and its IRR are designed to achieve fire safety in the community. To this end, inspections are to
be conducted by elements of the BFP. All inspections of premises shall be done by duly designated and
authorized BFP personnel in distinctive uniform, with proper identification cards and mission orders. Citizens
can assist in achieving the goals of public fire safety by cooperating with such duly authorized inspectors and
affording them the opportunity to accomplish their mission.
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SECTION14.0.0.2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

B. Individual and Group Initiative

All persons are encouraged to inspect their own premises and to abate any fire hazard therein, as well as take
the necessary fire safety precautions. They shall strive to organize themselves into effective fire safety and
fire prevention organizations in their community and places of work in order for them to take the necessary
contingent actions during fire emergencies and eventually avoid unnecessary loss of life and property.
RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 14.0.0.3 IMPLEMENTING DETAILS

The Chief, BFP shall have the authority to issue such further implementing details as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of RA 9514 and these Rules and Regulations, with the approval of the Secretary, DILG.
RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 14.0.0.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF, BFP

A. It is the duty of the Chief, BFP to ensure strict implementation of the Fire Code and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations.

B. However, in cases of existing buildings which when forced to comply will compromise the structural
stability/integrity, the Chief, BFP may accept adequate alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures in lieu
of the fire safety requirements of this IRR upon application by the owner/occupant/building administrator of
the building or structure.

C. For this purpose, a Technical Committee shall be created to assist the Chief, BFP in determining the
adequacy of the said alternative measures.

D. The basis for the evaluation of the Technical Committee shall be in accordance with an implementing
guidelines approved by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
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SECTION 14.0.0.5 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If any provision of this IRR or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is declared
unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the other sections and provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force.
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SECTION 14.0.0.6 REPEALING AND AMENDING CLAUSE

All administrative orders, rules and regulations, memoranda, circulars and other issuances inconsistent
herewith or contrary to the provisions of these rules and regulations are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 14.0.0.7 EFFECTIVITY

These Implementing Rules and Regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of the last
installment in a newspaper of general circulation.
Done in Quezon City, this 24th day of June 2009.