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    This document outlines the qualifications and responsibilities for fire safety enforcers in the Philippines. It states that the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) oversees the administration and enforcement of fire codes and regulations. Minimum requirements are provided for different fire safety roles, including fire safety inspectors, plan evaluators, and fire safety enforcement section chiefs. It also describes the building plan review process and fire safety requirements for buildings and structures.

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    This document outlines the qualifications and responsibilities for fire safety enforcers in the Philippines. It states that the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) oversees the administration and enforcement of fire codes and regulations. Minimum requirements are provided for different fire safety roles, including fire safety inspectors, plan evaluators, and fire safety enforcement section chiefs. It also describes the building plan review process and fire safety requirements for buildings and structures.

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    CE 5-1

    THE FIRE CODE


    INTERPRETATION
    “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.”
    GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE RA
    9514 AND ITS RIRR
    The Administration and Enforcement of the RA 9514
    and its RIRR 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.
    QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE
    SAFETY ENFORCERS
    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS
    A. Uniformed Personnel
    1. Shall be licensed Engineer (Civil, Electrical,
    Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary and Electronics) with at
    least one (1) year in the BFP service; or
    2. Shall be architect with at least one (1) year in the BFP
    service; or
    3. Shall be graduate of any baccalaureate degree course
    with at least three (3) years in
    the BFP service.
    B. Non-Uniformed Personnel
    • Appointed as Engineers with at least one (1) year in
    the BFP service.
    • Must have undergone and completed prescribed
    training on fire safety enforcement and other
    relevant fire safety training.
    QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE
    SAFETY ENFORCERS
    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    FOR PLAN EVALUATORS
    A. Must be licensed Architect or Engineer; and
    B. Shall have undergone and completed prescribed
    training on fire safety enforcement and other relevant
    fire safety training.
    C. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or
    architect in a specific jurisdiction, a graduate of any
    baccalaureate degree with relevant fire safety and
    building plan evaluation training shall be designated as
    plan evaluator.
    QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE
    SAFETY ENFORCERS
    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    FOR CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY
    ENFORCEMENT SECTION/UNIT
    1. With the rank commensurate to the position
    prescribed by the organizational structure and
    qualification standard of the BFP;
    2. Must be a licensed engineer or architect with at least
    three (3) years in the BFP service; and
    3. Must have undergone and completed prescribed
    training on fire safety enforcement and other relevant
    fire safety training.
    BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
    • The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessary
    evaluation and review of the plans in accordance
    with the guidelines issued by the Chief, BFP for this
    purpose, indicating whether or not such plans
    conform to the fire safety and life safety
    requirements of RA 9514 and its RIRR. For this
    purpose, a Fire Safety Checklist shall be used to
    facilitate the checking of building plan.
    FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND
    FACILITIES
    Every building or structure, new or old,
    designed for human occupancy shall be
    provided with:
    • Means of Egress(Exit Passageways, Doors,
    Fire Escape Stairs, Signs, Ramps, and etc.)
    • Features of Fire Protection(Fire
    Extinguisher,Sprinkler,Alarm System,Fire
    Hose Cabinet,Standpipes,Siamese Twin
    and etc.)

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