OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL

(OBO)
Bacolod City

The Office of the Building Official takes charge of the implementation of Presidential
Decree 1096, or the National Building Code, in the issuance of building permits as well
as the inspection of all buildings. It is responsible in the enforcement of the provision of
the National Building Code as well as its implementing rules and regulations and related
ordinances.

Location: 2nd floor, North Wing, Bacolod City Government Center,

Circumferential Road, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City

Phone number: (034)

I. ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT

ABOUT THE SERVICE: A building permit is required prior to the construction,

erection, alternation, repair, conversion, use,
occupancy, moving or demolition of any building or
structure by private persons, firms or corporation
including agency or instrumentalities of the
government (P.D. 1096 or the National Building Code)
The permit becomes null and void if work is not
commenced within 1 year from the date of issuance
or if the building work is suspended or abandoned at
anytime after it has been commenced for period of
120 days.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Building Permit application form (5 sets)

 Electrical Permit application form (5sets)
 Sanitary/Plumbing Permit application form (5 sets)
 Mechanical Permit application form (5 sets)
 Electronics Permit application form (5 sets if needed)
 Sets of Plans (5 sets)
 Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (5 sets)
 Specifications (5 sets)
 Land Title or TCT (Certified by Register of Deeds)
 Latest Tax Receipt
 Tax Declaration
 Lot plan certified by Geodetic Engineer
 Deed of Sale/Contract of Lease if application name is not registered
TCT name
  Structural analysis for 1 storey building in excess of 20sq.m. and all
building 2 storey and above with seismic analysis
 Certification of structural engineer in case of additional floor (structural
stability)
 Plate load test analysis - for 3 storeys and above -2 copies
 Soil Boring Test Result- for 3 stoerys and above - 2 copies
 Clearance from the government agencies exercising regulatory function-
2 copies, such regulatory agencies are:

o City Planning and Development Office - for Zoning Clearance

o Bureau of Fire Protection- for Fire Department Clearance
o Environmental Management Bureau Certificate (EMB), ECC or
CNC
for commercial, institution, industrial buildings and cellsites
o Air Transportation Office - for buildings/structures exceeding 45
meters in heights and near airports.
o Philippine Tourism Authority- for tourist oriented projects
o DRRMO and Barangay Resolution for project near or above
waterways, creeks and rivers.
o Department of Labor and Employment-for construction safety and
health program.

To facilitate processing, please take note of the following before submitting the
application to the OBO

 Requirements of the National Building Code

 Requirements of the Referral Code/Architectural Code, Philippine Electrical
Code (PEC),Revised Plumbing Code, National Structural Code (NSCP)
Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code (PMEC), Philippine Electronics and
Communication Code (PECC)
 Laws and City Ordinances effecting the design/project
o ECC Ordinance (city ordinance no. 308 series of 2002)
o Cellular Tower Ordinance (city ordinance no. 364 series of 2004)
o City Ordinance No. 335 Series of 2003 as amended

 Compliance with BP 344 should be indicated in detail on plans for

commercial, institutional and public buildings.
 Provision of Parking area for new buildings (institutional and commercial).
 If set backs and side yard requirement are not met, firewall (strictly with no
opening) must be provided which shall not extend beyond 1 meter from roof
level.
 A special power of attorney shall be provided if owner is not the signatory in
all applications.

 Forms and letter, plans specification, bill of materials and cost estimates and
other pertinent documents must be signed and sealed by the designer
complete with latest PTR and PRC ID. Note: All these documents must be
signed by the owner.
 FEES/CHARGES: All Fees prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D. 1096
or the National Building Code

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

Time
STEPS Person/s In Charge
Frame
Engr. Cary Memoria
Engineer III

Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.

Engineer II/

1. Secure Building Permit Application form with the Philippe Andrew Soliguen
list of requirements, including routing slip. 15 minutes
Crafts and Trade Helper
Note: Secure clearances from other agencies

Flureen Juness Lomillo

Clerk III

Michael Lim
Records Officer II
Philippe Andrew Soliguen
Crafts and Trade Helper

2. Submit duly accomplished application form Flureen Juness Lomillo

including building requirements with complete 15 minutes
Clerk III
clearances for verification and proper evaluation

Michael Lim
Records Officer II
 Engr. Cary Memoria
Engineer III(structural)

Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.

Engineer II(Lines and Grades)
3. Plans, and specifications are to be evaluated if it
conforms to the technical requirements of the Engr. Glenda Pajes
National building code and other applicable laws Engineer II(Plumbing/Sanitary)
1 hour
and ordinances, secure computation of overall
amount of regulatory fees and submit to OBO Archt. Sharon Gayanelo
Chief Architect III(Architectural & BP344)

Engr. Orlando Dalipe, Jr.

Engr. IV(Electrical/Electronics)

Engr. J. Antonio Guinanao

Engineer III(Mechanical)

Engr. Cary Memoria

Engineer III(structural)

Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.

4. If the application and supporting documents are
Engineer II(Lines and Grades)
found to be in order and has complied with all the
requirements,
a. Computation sheet/plan will be routed to Engr. Glenda Pajes
the technical sections for signature and Engineer II(Plumbing/Sanitary)
assessment. 1.5 hours
b. Note: If found not compliant at any Archt. Sharon Gayanelo
technical section, the whole batch is Architect III(Architectural & BP344)
returned to client for compliance with
deficiencies, and his eventual Engr. Orlando Dalipe, Jr.
resubmission.
Engr. IV(Electrical/Electronics)

Engr. J. Antonio Guinanao

Engineer III(Mechanical)

Engr. Reinhard Sayson

Building Inspector
5. Order of payment will be prepared 15 minutes
Engr. Julio Castro
Building Inspector
 Engr. Cary Memoria
6. Reviewed and recommended for payment 10 minutes
Engineer III

Engr. Nestor Velez

7. Approval of the Building Official on the Order of 10 minutes Acting Department Head
payment
OBO

8. Proceed to City Treasurer’s Office, present the

order of payment, pay prescribed fees/s and Client
receive official receipt (O.R.) and return to OBO

Philippe Andrew Soliguen

9. Original Official receipt to be attached and Crafts and Trade Helper
recorded in the application form Gene Ortega
Casual

Engr. Nestor Velez

10. Approval of Building Permit including ancillary 10 minutes Acting Department Head
permits
OBO
Philippe Andrew Soliguen
11. Release of Building permit including ancillary Crafts and Trade Helper
permits(Electrical, Sanitary and Mechanical 15 minutes
permits) Gene Ortega
Casual

II. ISSUANCE OF OCCUPANCY PERMIT

ABOUT THE SERVICE: An Occupancy Permit is required before any building

or structure is used or occupied. It is secured after the
completion of the structure.

It is also required if there is any change in the existing

use or occupancy classification of a building structure
or any portion thereof.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Approved Building Permit (1copy)

 Approved Electrical Permit (1copy)
 Approved Plumbing Permit (1 copy)
 Approved Mechanical Permit (1 copy)
 Approved Set of Plans (1 copy)
 Certificate of Completion duly signed by Engr/Arch In charge of
Construction as follows:
o Civil/Structural
o Plumbing/Sanitary
 o Electrical
o Mechanical
 Electronic (if needed)
 Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
 Logbook duly accomplished
 Picture showing posting of Building Permit number and date issued on
site

FEES/CHARGES: All Fees prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D. 1096

or the National Building Code

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

Time
STEPS Person/s In Charge
Frame
Engr. Cary Memoria
Engineer III/

Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.

Engineer II/
1. Submit occupancy application with complete
supporting documents. Philippe Andrew Soliguen
Upon receipt, documents submitted are 15 minutes
Crafts and Trade Helper
verified. If incomplete, application is returned
to client right away for completion or correction.
Flureen Juness Lomillo
Clerk III

Michael Lim
Records Officer II

2. Secure Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from (to other agencies)

Bureau of Fire Department.

Engr. Cary Memoria

3. Once application forms submitted and verified is Engineer III
complete. A schedule for a group on-site 15 minutes
inspection is set. Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.
Engineer II
 Inspection Team:

Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr

Line & Grade Section

Engr. Cary Memoria,

Structural Section

Arch. Sharon Gayanelo,

Architectural Section
4. Group on-site inspection is conducted by technical
section heads of the Permits Processing & Engr. Orlando Dalipe, Jr./
Enforcement Division. Division Head for Permits 1/2 day
Alexander Manual, Electrical
Processing & Enforcement may tag along for big
projects. Section

Engr. J. Antonio Guinanao,

Mechanical Section

Engr. Glenda Pajes

Plumbing/Sanitary Section

Engr. Nestor Velez

Acting Department Head
OBO

Should there be violations as per the Permits and Enforcements inspection findings, comply with the
evaluation and assessment requirements for the following:

For Line and Grade 1 hour Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr

For Structural 1 hour Engr. Cary Memoria

For Architectural 1 hour Arch. Sharon Gayanelo

Engr. Orlando Dalipe, Jr./

For Electrical/Electronic 1 hour
Alexander Manual

For Mechanical 1 hour Engr. J. Antonio Guinanao

For Sanitary/Plumbing 1 hour Engr. Glenda Pajes

Note: If the building inspectors find that the completed project had deviated from the approved plans, the
permit is withheld pending submission of needed requirements

5. If all requirements had been complied, an order of Engr. Cary Memoria

15 minutes
payment must be prepared Engineer III

6. Reviewed and recommended for payment & Engr. Cary Memoria

10 minutes
recommended for issuance of occupancy permit Engineer III

Engr. Nestor Velez

7. Approval of Order of Payment 10 minutes Acting Department Head
OBO
8. Proceed to the City Treasurer Office @ the
ground floor of New Government Center. 10 minutes Client
Received official receipt (O.R.) and return to OBO

9. Submit OR for attachment to Occupancy Permit to 10 minutes Philippe Andrew Soliguen

OBO Chief Crafts and Trade Helper

Engr. Nestor Velez

10. Approval of the Occupancy Permit 10 minutes Acting Department Head
OBO

Gene Ortega
11. Release of certificate of occupancy 30 minutes
Casual

12. Electrical permit, Certificate of Electrical

Inspection together with the approved Mark Anthony Aligarbes
30 minutes
Electrical plans will be officially transmitted to Clerk III
CENECO

III. ISSUANCE OF FENCING PERMIT

ABOUT THE SERVICE: This permit shall be secured prior to construction if a

fence.

REQUIREMENTS:
 Fencing Permit Application Forms (5 sets)
 Fencing Plan (5 copies)
 Bill of Materials and Cost Estimate (5 copies)
 Specifications
 Lot plan signed by Geodetic Engineer
 Transfer Certificate of Title certified by Register of Deeds
 Deed of Sale/Contract to sell of TCT is not in the name of applicant
 Latest Tax Declaration
 Latest Tax Receipt
  If the structure is near creek, river or esteros (C.O. 335) secure:
o Barangay Resolution
o Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution

FEES/CHARGES: All fees are prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D.

1096 or the National Building Code.

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

Time
STEPS Person/s In Charge
Frame

Philippe Andrew Soliguen

Crafts and Trade Helper
1. Secure application form and complete all Flureen Juness Lomillo
15 minutes
requirements. Clerk III
Michael Lim
Records Officer II

Engr. Cary Memoria

2. Submit the duly accomplished application form Engineer III
20 minutes
with the complete requirements. Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.
Engineer II

Engr. Cary Memoria

Engineer III
3. Plans & specifications are to be evaluated if it is Archt. Sharon Gayanelo
conforms to the technical requirements of the 1 hour
Architect III
National Building Code and other applicable laws.
Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.
Engineer II

Julio Castro
Building Inspector
4. Order of payment prepared 15 minutes
Reinhard Sayson
Building Inspector

Engr. Cary Memoria

5. Reviewed & recommendation for payment 10 minutes
Engineer III

Engr. Nestor Velez

6. Approval of Order of Payment 10 minutes Acting Department Head
OBO
7. Bring order of payment and pay to the City
Treasurer’s Office, receive official receipt and Client
return to OBO
Philippe Andrew Soliguen
8. Submit OR for attachment to permit and forward to 15 minutes Crafts and Trade Helper
OBO Chief Gene Ortega
Casual
Engr. Nestor Velez
9. Approval of fencing permit 10 minutes Acting Department Head
OBO
Philippe Andrew Soliguen
Crafts and Trade Helper
10. Release of fencing permit 30 minutes
Gene Ortega
Casual

IV. ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT

ABOUT THE SERVICE: This permit second prior to dismantling/removal of the

structure.

REQUIREMENTS:
 Demolition Permit forms( 5 copies)
 Sketch plan/lot plan showing the area to be demolished
 Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) showing that the applicant is the
owner of the building to be demolished
 Latest Tax Declaration
 Latest Tax Receipt
 Site verification if all provisions are complied

FEES/CHARGES: All fees are prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D.

1096 or the National Building Code.

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

Time
STEPS Person/s In Charge
Frame
Philippe Andrew Soliguen
Crafts and Trade Helper

1. Secure application form and complete all Flureen Juness Lomillo

15 minutes
requirements. Clerk III

Michael Lim
Records Officer II
 Engr. Cary Memoria
Engineer III
2. Submit the duly accomplished application form 20 minutes
with the complete requirements.
Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.
Engineer II

Engr. Cary Memoria

Engineer III

3. Plans & specifications are to be evaluated if it is Archt. Sharon Gayanelo

conforms to the technical requirements of the 1 hour
Architect III
National Building Code and other applicable laws.

Engr. Isaac Tipsay, Jr.

Engineer II

Julio Castro
Building Inspector
4. Order of payment prepared 15 minutes
Reinhard Sayson
Building Inspector

Engr. Cary Memoria

5. Reviewed & recommendation for payment 10 minutes
Engineer III

Engr. Nestor Velez

6. Approval of Order of Payment 10 minutes Acting Department Head
OBO

7. Bring order of payment and pay to the City

Treasurer’s Office, receive official receipt and Client
return to OBO
 Philippe Andrew Soliguen
Crafts and Trade Helper
8. Submit OR for attachment to permit and forward to 15 minutes
OBO Chief
Gene Ortega
Casual

Engr. Nestor Velez

9. Approval of demolition permit 10 minutes Acting Department Head
OBO

Philippe Andrew Soliguen

Crafts and Trade Helper
10. Release of demolition permit 30 minutes
Gene Ortega
Casual

V. ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF ANNUAL INSPECTION

ABOUT THE SERVICE: All buildings except residential buildings are subject to
annual inspection after 1 year of occupancy to
determine their architectural presentation, structural
stability, electrical safety, mechanical safety, sanitary
requirements and compliance to BP 344/RA 7277.

The issuance of Annual Safety Inspection certificate is

required before a building is granted occupancy for
renewal of business permit.

REQUIREMENTS:
 Granted previously occupancy permit
 Existence of business
 Business Permit
 Sketch of location

FEES/CHARGES: All fees are prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D.

1096 or the National Building Code.

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

 Time
STEPS Person/s In Charge
Frame

Client Briefing:

Orlando Dalipe, Jr.

Division Head
1. Secure Notice of Inspection, proceed to the Office
Edwin Anas
of the Building Official and fill-up the request form
and submit the same to the Inspector for Adeline Magno
15 minutes Jennifer Talento
inspection of business establishments and provide
other information such as sketch of location. Arnel Sobrevilla
Take note of the inspection schedule Aaron Raphael Ang

Jude Petros Tan

Edwin Arimas
Antonio Y. Villaflor III
 Technical Section Heads:

Jerome Mariveles
Architectural Presentability/ BP344

Mariles Nicolasora
Structural Stability

Glenda Pajes
Sanitary/Plumbing

Edwin Anas
2. Group on-site inspection (at Central, North and Electrical Safety
South Areas) is conducted by technical section
heads assisted by Building Inspectors. Division Jose dela Cruz
½ day
Head for Annual Inspection may tag along for big Mechanical Safety
projects, as needed.
Client must be present during inspection. Building Inspectors:

Julio Castro
Building Inspector

Reinhard Sayson
Building Inspector

Jose Maria Makilan

Building Inspector

Isidro Sun, Jr.

Engineer II

3. If deficiencies are noted, client should comply and

submit necessary documents to the Office of the Client
Building Official.

4. If no deficiencies are noted, client is asked to

choose whether he would prefer to pick up his
billing by a specific date of his choice or will the 20 minutes Inspectors:
same be delivered to him within the next 3 working
days.

5. Preparation of Notice of Billing and Order of 20 minutes Inspectors:

Payment
6. Notice of Billing and Order of Payment are Orlando Dalipe, Jr.
reviewed by Division Head prior to routing for 10 minutes Engineer IV
approval of Head Office. Division Head
Engr. Nestor Velez
7. Approval of Notice of Billing and Order of Acting Department Head
Payment.
OBO
8. Secure and bring Notice of Billing and Order of
Payment to City Treasurer’s Office, New 15 minutes Client
Government Center and receive official receipt and
return to OBO

9. Client submits OR to clerk for the preparation of Adeline Magno/

Certificate of Annual Inspection necessary for the ½ day
Jennifer Talento
signing of the business permit application

Adeline Magno/
10. Releasing 30 minutes
Jennifer Talento

VI. ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND PERMIT FOR

TEMPORARY SERVICE CONNECTION

ABOUT THE SERVICE: Installation/Reconnection of temporary lighting

facilities such as perimeter and construction lightings,
residential structures(such as shanties, and
traditional family dwellings) and other temporary
structures are subject to the issuance of
corresponding electrical permit in order for CENECO
to provide the electrical connection.

REQUIREMENTS:
 Authority from the land owner if the structure is on a private lot
 Photocopy of Transfer Certificate of Title
 Certification from the barangay captain that the structure is on a public
property and not located on a danger zone
 Sketch of location
 A duly accomplished electrical permit application duly signed by a
registered Master electrician/Electrical Engineer
 Photocopy of the approved building permit for applications involving
perimeter and construction lightings

FEES/CHARGES: All fees are prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D.

1096 or the National Building Code.
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:
Time
STEPS Person/s In Charge
Frame

Rhomar Villarosa
Staff
Mark Anthony Aligarbes
1. Secure an application for Temporary Electrical Clerk III
Permit and Permit for Temporary Service 15 minutes
Alexander Manual
Connection
Electrical Inspector
Engr. Edwin Anas
Engineer I

2. Accomplish all the requirements before returning Client

the application to the office

Engr Orlando Dalipe, Jr.

Engineer IV
Engr. Jeffrey Bravo
Engineer III
3. Evaluation and verification of the documents 15 minutes Engr. Edwin Anas
submitted
Engineer I
Mr. Alexander Manual
Electrical Inspector
Reggie Celis

Engr. Edwin Anas

Engineer I
4. Site inspection if the documents complies with all Mr. Alexander Manual
the requirements, if the application and site Electrical Inspector
½ day
complies to the provisions of existing Philippine Julio Castro
Electrical Code, an order of payment will be issued Building Inspector
Reinhard Sayson
Building Inspector
 Engr. Jeffrey Bravo
Engineer III

Engr Orlando Dalipe, Jr.

5. Review and issuance of order of payment. 15 minutes Engineer IV

Engr. Nestor Velez

Acting Department Head
OBO
6. Get the issued order of payment and proceed to
the City Treasurer’s Office for payment and return
to OBO for issuance of Temporary Electrical Client
Permit and Permit for Temporary Service
Connection
Reggie Celis

Mr. Alexander Manual

Electrical Inspector

Engr. Edwin Anas

Engineer I

7. Approval of Temporary Electrical Permit and 1 hour Engr. Jeffrey Bravo

Permit for Temporary Service Connection
Engineer III

Engr Orlando Dalipe, Jr.

Engineer IV

Engr. Nestor Velez

Acting Department Head
OBO

8. Approved Temporary Electrical Permit and Permit Mark Anthony Aligarbes

for Temporary Service Connection to be officially ½ day
Clerk III
forwarded to CENECO