• COURSE CODE : CPS 323

• COURSE TITLE : Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

(R.A. 9514), Rule 1-14
• NUMBER OF HOURS : 72
SUBJECT OUTLINE:
• RULE 1. INTERPRETATION.
• RULE 2. COVERAGE.
• RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
• RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE
PROTECTION.
• RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND
PROFESSIONALIZATION
• RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER
ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY
PRACTITIONERS.
• RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP.
• RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS.
• RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF
FIRE SAFETY MEASURES.
• RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
• RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS
• RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES
• RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION
• RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
• Interpret the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fire
Code of the Philippines of 2008
• State the Coverage or the Applicability of the provisions of the
Fire Code
• Learn important terms used in the Fire Service
• Relate the extent of Authority of the Chief, BFP
• Know the Authority of the Chief, BFP to recommend
Reorganization and Professionalization of the BFP service
• Understand the rules that shall govern the Fire Brigades, Fire
Volunteer Organizations and Fire Safety Practitioners
• Recognize the Assistance and Support to the BFP by the
different agencies of the government
• List the Qualifications of Fire Safety Enforcers
• Explain the Enforcement and Administration of Fire Safety
Measures
• Discuss the fire safety measures for buildings, structures and
facilities, hazardous materials and wastes, hazardous
operations and processes
• Know the prohibited acts and omissions
• Learn how to collect Fire Code Taxes, Fees/Charges and Fines
• Explain the Administrative Courses of Action against Fire
Code violators
• Understand the Miscellaneous Provisions of the Fire Code of
the Philippines
LEARNING AIDS:
• Multi-Media Projector
• Projector Screen
• Laptop
• Laser Pointer

REFERENCE/TOOLS:
• The Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 (R.A. 9514)

LESSON EXAMINATION:
• Test items are aligned with learning objectives.
 The Fire Code of the Philippines and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations
RA 9514
August 26, 1977
• President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued PD No. 1185 otherwise known as the
Fire Code of the Philippines.
December 19, 2008
• President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approves R.A. No. 9514 otherwise
known as the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.
January 20, 2009
• Effectivity of R.A. 9514
November 17, 2009
• Effectivity of its IRR
 OVERVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS,
R.A. 9514
CONTENTS:
• RULE 1. INTERPRETATION.
• RULE 2. COVERAGE.
• RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
• RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION.
• RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION
• RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND
FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS.
• RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP.
• RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS.
• RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES.
• RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
• RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS
• RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND
FINES
• RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION
• RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1185
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. This Act shall be known as the “Revised Fire Code of

the Philippines of 2008”.
• Section 2. Policy of the State.
• Section 3. Definition of Terms.
• Section 4. Applicability of the Code.
• Section 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code.
• Section 6. Technical Staff
• Section 7. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety Constructions,
and Protective and/or Warning Systems.
• Section 8. Prohibited Acts.
Section 9. Violations, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazards.
Section 10. Enforcement of the Lien.
Section 11. Penalties.
Section 12. Appropriation and Sources of Income.
Section 13. Collection of Taxes, Fees and Fines.
Section 14. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act,
the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
shall issue rules and regulations for its effective
implementation.
Section 15. Presidential Decree 1185 is hereby repealed. All laws,
presidential decrees, letters of instructions, executive
orders, rules and regulations insofar as they are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended as the case may be.
Section 16. In case any provision of this Act or any portion thereof
is declared unconstitutional by a competent court,
other provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Section 17. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved:

(SGD.) PROSPERO G. NOGRALES (SGD.) MANNY VILLAR

Speaker of the House of Representative President of the Senate
 This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2553 and
House Bill No. 4115 was finally passed by the Senate and the
House of Representatives on October 6, 2008 and October 8,
2008, respectively.

(SGD.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP (SGD.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES

Secretary General Secretary of the Senate
House of Representative

Approved: December 19, 2008

(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

President of the Philippines
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR)
OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514 OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008”
• are hereby adopted in order to carry out the
provisions of this Code.
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 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 the standard fire
prevention and fire safety measures, and promote
accountability in the fire protection and prevention service.”
Rule VIII, Section 50 of DILG Act of 1990 (RA 6975)
defines the power and functions of the BFP, as
follows:
 
LEGAL MANDATE

1. Be responsible for the prevention and suppression of all

destructive fires on:
• Buildings, houses and other structures;
• Forest
• Land Transportation vehicles and equipment;
• Ships or vessels docked at piers or wharves anchored in
major sea ports;
• Petroleum industry installations
• Plane crashes ; and
• Other similar incidents.
RULE 2. COVERAGE
This IRR shall cover the following:
1. All persons;
2. All private or public buildings, facilities, or structures and
their premises, erected or constructed before and after
the effectivity hereof;
3. Design and installation of mechanical, electronics, and
electrical systems relative to fire protection.
4. Manufacturing, storage, handling and/or use, transportation
of explosives, and/or combustible, flammable liquids and
gases, toxic and other hazardous materials and operations,
and their wastes;
5. Fire safety planning, design, construction, repair,
maintenance, rehabilitation, and demolition;
6. Fire protective and warning equipment or systems;
7. All land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships or
vessels docked at piers or wharves or anchored at
seaports; and
8. Petroleum industry installations.
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP

Section 4.0.0.1 – General Authority to Administer and

Enforce R.A. 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 the organization as
provided for in Chapter VI, R.A. 6975, as amended by R.A.
9263.
 Section 4.0.0.2 – Authority of the Chief, BFP Subject to
the Approval of the Secretary, DILG. (IREE)

The Chief, BFP, with the approval of the S, 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;

C. Enter into a long term agreement, either through

public biddings or negotiations in accordance with the
provisions of RA-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; and
D. Enter into a Memorandum 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
delineate responsibility on fire prevention education,
fire safety, fire prevention, fire suppression and other
matters of common concern.
Section 4.0.0.3 – Specific Authority of Chief, Bureau of Fire
Protection.

Further, the Chief, BFP or his/her 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,
and competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP.

In 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;
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 fire fighting operations, the

fire volunteer organizations shall be under the direct
operational control of the Fire 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;

4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors through his/her

duly authorized representative, who shall conduct
inspections of every building or structure within his/her
area of responsibility 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 local governments and other government agencies
concerned;
 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;
7. Order the occupant/owner 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 other 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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;
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;
G. Perform such other functions as directed by the Chief, BFP.
SECTION 5.0.2.4 REMUNERATION
Remuneration for the members of the Technical
Staff shall be prescribed be 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
 DIVISION 1. SCOPE
This rule shall govern the organization, equipage,
operations, 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.
 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.
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 endeavour to organize
their own Fire Brigades.
SECTION 6.0.2.2 COMPOSITION
The organization of company fire brigades shall consist of
the Fire Brigade Chief, which shall be designated by the head
of the company, and shall be assisted by selected personnel.
In companies where more persons are available, they must
be organized into teams to function as a fire brigade
established according to its needs.
The organization shall be such that a fire brigade is on duty
or on call at all times.
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.
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 head or fire prevention officer;

B. He/She shall initiate the procurement of necessary

firefighting equipment and supplies for use of the brigade;
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;
E. He/She shall ensure that the brigade is 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.
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.
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.
 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.
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 specific program
of instruction.
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.
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.
SECTION 6.0.3.4
ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS.
The BFP shall assist in setting up a training program for
the fire brigade and fire volunteer organization.
Members of the fire brigade and fire volunteer
organization shall be afforded opportunities to improve their
knowledge on fire prevention and suppression through
attendance in seminars and special training classes.
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.
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.
SECTION 6.0.4.2 OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
In practice drills, all available equipment, devices and
tools for fire suppression and medical and rescue operations
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.
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 operation are carried out and reported.
SECTION 6.0.4.5 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
DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.1 FROM PNP

Upon request, the 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. Installations of signs that the building/structure is a fire
hazard and/or fire trap;
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.
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 pre-requisite to 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;
 B. Organization and training of fire brigades in all barangays
in partnership with the 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.
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 PNP
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 authorized
representative, as the case maybe;
B. In the investigation and prosecution of arson cases,
appear as expert witness thereof; and
C. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which
require their expertise.
 DIVISION 2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT
SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER
AGENCIES.
To institutionalize the areas of cooperation and
coordination with the BFP with other departments,
bureaus, agencies, offices and corporations of the
government, as well as private institutions, the BFP may
enter into Memoranda 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;
B. Electric Companies and Cooperatives, on the immediate
cut-off of electric main lines/power lines during fires or
conflagration to avoid danger of people being
electrocuted;
C. Department of Transportation and Communication, on
fire safety measures on all parts and land transportation
vehicles, traffic flow during fire operation and
establishment of effective communication system for the
BFP;
D. Department of Education, on institutionalizing the kiddie
and junior fire marshal program in all pre-school, elementary
and secondary school levels;
E. Commission on Higher Education, on coordinating with state
academic institutions to develop and promote fire safety
engineering courses and post graduate studies on fire science
and technology and development of fire testing laboratories;
F. Department of Trade and Industry, 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;
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;
and
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
CHAPTER 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
DIVISION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
BFP personnel duly designated as Fire Safety Enforcers
shall possess minimum required qualification standards
stated herein.
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 a 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 and other relevant fire safety
seminars/workshops; and
3. Non-licensed and non-engineering graduate must pass
the written fire safety examination conducted by the BFP.
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 inspections to their appointment’s duties and
functions.
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.
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;
B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements,
identify and recommend corrective actions for
violations/defects and deficiencies and inform the
owner/building administrator of such actions to comply with
the provisions of the Fire Code, 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 duties related thereto,
when needed;
D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshops and
drills; and
E. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or
records.
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 systems, to determine compliance to
the requirements of the Fire Code, this IRR, Building Code of
the Philippines and other life and safety standards; and
B. Conduct site verification and inspection on building
construction to determine compliance with approved plans
and specifications.
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 the provisions of the
Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR shall be done
by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
B. Fire safety inspections shall be conducted as a pre-
requisite to the 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 Certificate (FSEC) upon determination that the
design and specification is in accordance with the provisions
of the Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR.
 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, the Customer Relation Officer or the
designated staff shall check compliance of the 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 (AGSB) or
Authorized Government Servicing Bank (AGSB) by the BFP.
 After payment of the FCF, the owner or his duly
authorized representative shall submit a copy of the Official
Receipt (OR) to the Customer Relation Officer.
The Customer Relation Officer shall record the
application for Building Plan Review, including the date and
time the plans were received and the OR number,
acknowledge and assign a control number and endorse the
same without delay to the Plan Evaluator.
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 issued
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).
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 or disapproved application for FSEC will
then be transmitted to the Customer Relation Officer for
release.
E. 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.
SECTION 9.0.2.2 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 defect/deficiency
noted, when necessary.
SECTION 9.0.2.3 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 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
approved plans and specifications.
B. Inspection procedure shall be as follows:
1. The process starts with the endorsement of the Building
Official 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 Cashier’s Office or the AGDB or AGSB of the BFP.

After payment, the owner shall submit a copy of the OR 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.
2. The prepared Inspection Order will be forwarded to the
Chief, FSES for signing and recommendation.

3. The Chief, FSES will endorse the said Inspection Order,

including the name of the assigned FSI to the City/Municipal
Fire Marshal 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
dispatched to assigned FSI.
4. The FSI shall conduct final inspection in the establishment
applying for Occupancy Permit, then 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
the Chief, FSES if said establishment has substantially
complied with the provisions of the Fire Code. Otherwise,
the FSI shall prepare a NOD.
6. The Chief, FSES will evaluate and recommend final action,
which is subject to the approval of the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction.
8. Upon approval or disapproval, the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction shall issue FSIC or NOD, as the case
maybe, and endorse the same to the Building Official and
owner, retaining one (1) copy for filing and properly
maintained for future reference.
SECTION 9.0.2.4 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 RA 9514, and to check or test the
required fire protective and/or warning systems.
 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 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.
 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.
 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 on 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, a report shall be
prepared.
 Such Inspection Order and After Inspection Report shall
conform to the herein prescribed format, prepared in three
(3) sets and distributed as indicated.
The format of the After Inspection Report shall follow the
approved fire safety standard checklist.
 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 inspection
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.
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.
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.
 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.
 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 coverage 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.