REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES

AND REGULATIONS OF RA 9514

KNOWN AS THE FIRE CODE OF
THE PHILLIPINES OF 2008
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RULE 1 RULE 2 RULE 3

Interpretation Coverage Definition of Terms

RULE 4 RULE 5 RULE 6 RULE 7

Fire Brigades, Fire Volunteer
Authority of the Chief, Fire Code Technical Staff Organizations and Fire Safety
Assistance and Support
Bureau of Fire Protection Practitioners to the BFP
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RULE 8 RULE 9 RULE 10

Fire Safety Enforcers Enforcement And Fire Safety Measures
Administration

RULE 11 RULE 12 RULE 13 RULE 14

Prohibited Acts Fire Codes Taxes, Administrative Courses Miscellaneous Provisions
Fees/Charges And Fines of Action
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“An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Fire

Code of the Philippines, Repealing
Presidential Decree No. 1185, and for Other
Purposes”
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Rule 9
ENFORCEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF
FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
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DIVISION 2. 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
with RA 9514 and its RIRR shall be done by C/MFM having jurisdiction.
B. Fire safety inspection shall be conducted as a prerequisite to grants of permits and/or licenses by
local governments or other government agencies. No Certificate of Occupancy, Business Permit
or Permit to Operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)
from the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
C. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall review, evaluate and assess plans, design calculations and
specifications, and issue the necessary building Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) as a
prerequisite for the issuance of Building Permit by the Office of the Building Official, upon
determination that design and specification is in accordance with RA 9514 and its RIRR.
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DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

Building plan review, inspection during and after construction, and business routine
inspection shall be in accordance with the Citizen’s Charter.

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

A. 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. The evaluated plans and the corresponding Fire Safety
Checklist shall then be submitted to the Chief, FSES/U for review and recommendation to
the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
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B. The C/MFM having jurisdiction upon evaluation of the recommendation will either issue
FSEC or Notice of Disapproval (NOD), as the case may be, and upon payment by the
owner/authorized representative of Fire Code Construction Tax and other appropriate Fire
Code Fees.

C. No building plan shall be evaluated without the submission of Fire Safety Compliance
Report (FSCR) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule and the pertinent documents
required under the BFP Citizen’s Charter.

D. The procedure for securing FSEC shall be in accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
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Section 9.0.2.1 Building Plan Review (for Building Permit application)

Plan Evaluator ( Initial

Review of Building Plans City/Municipal Fire
with Fire Safety Chief, FSES/U Marshal
Compliance Report) (Review and (Issue FSEC or NOD
*Fire Safety Checklist- Recommendation) upon payment of Fire
used to facilitate the Code Fees)
checking of the plans
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SECTION 9.0.2.2 INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

During construction, renovation, modification or alteration, the C/MFM having

jurisdiction, on the basis of issued FSEC, shall inspect the premises to determine
whether the plans, and specifications are being followed and fire safety precautions
are being observed. He/ She shall cause the correction of any defects/deficiencies
noted, when necessary.
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SECTION 9.0.2.3 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

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

Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official, the C/MFM having jurisdiction shall
designate a Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) who shall inspect the building, structure or facility.
The FSI shall recommend in his/her After Inspection Report (AIR) the issuance of necessary
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) upon determination that the required fire safety
construction is in place, and fire protective and/or warning systems are properly installed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
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B. The C, FSES/U shall review the findings of the FSI and recommend to the C/MFM having
jurisdiction the issuance of FSIC for Occupancy or NOD. The C/MFM having jurisdiction will
either issue the FSIC or NOD, as the case may be, upon payment of appropriate Fire Code
Fees. However, if it appears during inspection that the subject establishment is already
occupied or operating, a Notice to Comply (NTC) shall be issued to the owner/administrator/
occupant and the procedure under Rule 13 of this Code shall be observed.
C. Testing and commissioning of fire protective and warning system of the building shall be
conducted by the installer/contractor during inspection to be witnessed by the FSI. No FSIC
for Occupancy shall be issued without submission of Fire Safety Compliance and
Commissioning Report (FSCCR) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule and other
pertinent documents required under the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
D. The procedure for securing FSIC for Occupancy shall be in accordance with the BFP Citizen’s
Charter.
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Section 9.0.2.3 Inspection After Completion of Construction
(for Occupancy Permit)

C/MFM: Issue
Fire Safety
Fire Safety FSIC or NOD
Inspector:
Inspector: (Upon Payment
Inspect and C, FSES/U:
prepare the of Fire Code
C/MFM: witness testing review report of
After Inspection Fees and
Designate Fire and FSI and
report (AIR) submission of
Safety Inspector commissioning recommend to
and recommend Fire Safety
of fire protective the C/MFM
issuance of FSIC Compliance and
and warning
Commissioning
system
Report)
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SECTION 9.0.2.4 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE/ANNUAL INSPECTION

A. Inspection for the purpose of Business/Mayor’s Permit and other Permits or Licenses
Application

1. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall cause the inspection of premises of any industrial,
commercial or business operations, and issue the necessary FSIC, as a prerequisite for the
grant of Business/Mayor’s Permit or Certificate of Annual Inspection from Philippine
Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), upon determination that fire safety measures for use,
handling, or storage of explosives or combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous
materials, as well as hazardous operations or processes, have been complied, andupon
payment of appropriate Fire Code Fees.
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SECTION 9.0.2.4 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE/ANNUAL INSPECTION

A. Inspection for the purpose of Business/Mayor’s Permit and other Permits or Licenses
Application

1. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall cause the inspection of premises of any industrial,
commercial or business operations, and issue the necessary FSIC, as a prerequisite for the
grant of Business/Mayor’s Permit or Certificate of Annual Inspection from Philippine
Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), upon determination that fire safety measures for use,
handling, or storage of explosives or combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous
materials, as well as hazardous operations or processes, have been complied, andupon
payment of appropriate Fire Code Fees.
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2. The designated FSI shall conduct final inspection in the establishment; prepare an After
Inspection Report (AIR) using the prescribed format; and recommend the issuance of
either FSIC or appropriate Notice in accordance with Rule 13. The Chief, FSES/U reviews
the findings and recommends to the C/MFM having jurisdiction for approval or
disapproval. The C/MFM having jurisdiction will either issue FSIC or NTC in accordance
with Rule 13 of this Code.

3. No FSIC shall be issued without the submission of Fire Safety and Maintenance Report
(FSMR), if applicable, in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule and payment of
appropriate Fire Code Fees.

4. The procedure for securing FSIC shall be in accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
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B. Routine/Annual Fire Safety Inspection on Existing Buildings, Structures and Facilities other
than for Business/Mayor’s Permit and other Permits or Licenses Application

1. The C/MFM having jurisdiction, shall cause the conduct of routine or periodic fire safety
inspection, re-inspection, or inspection arising from complaint, of any building, structure,
facility or premises not falling under para “A” of this Section, for the purpose of
determining compliance with RA 9514 and its RIRR. For this purpose, Inspection Order
(IO) shall be issued by the C/MFM having jurisdiction. The building owner or
administrator shall make available to the FSI, if necessary, 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,
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inspection and FSMR, if applicable, in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule. The FSI
shall prepare an AIR and recommend to the C/MFM having jurisdiction appropriate
administrative courses of action provided under Rule 13 of this Code in case of any
violation of RA 9514 and its RIRR.

2. Inspection procedure shall be in accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.

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Section 9.0.2.4 Business and Routine/Annual Inspection

a. Business/Mayor’s Permit and other Permits or Licenses

Fire Safety C/MFM: Issue

Inspector: FSIC or NTC
C, FSES/U:
Inspect, prepare (Upon Payment of
C/MFM: review report of
the After Fire Code Fees
Designate Fire FSI and
Inspection report and submission of
Safety Inspector recommend to the
(AIR) and Fire Safety and
C/MFM
recommend Maintenance
issuance of FSIC Report)
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DIVISION 3. FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT (FSCR), FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND
COMMISSIONING REPORT (FSCCR), AND FIRE SAFETY MAINTENANCE REPORT (FSMR)

SECTION 9.0.3.1 APPLICABILITY

A. All private and public buildings, facilities and structures to be constructed, altered or
modified, which by reason of their use, size and height are required to install any or
combination of the following: 1) wet standpipe system; 2) automatic fire suppression
system; and 3) automatic fire detection and alarm system, pursuant to RA 9514 and its
RIRR, shall be required to submit FSCR for application of FSEC for Building Permit
and Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report (FSCCR) for application of
FSIC for Occupancy.
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B. All existing private and public buildings, facilities or structures covered by para “A”
hereof, shall be required to submit Fire Safety Maintenance Report (FSMR) annually to
the C/MFM having jurisdiction when securing FSIC for business permit, Certificate of
Annual Inspection for PEZA registered enterprises, DOH License to Operate and other
permits and licenses where FSIC is a prerequisite.
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SECTION 9.0.3.2 FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT (FSCR)

A. One (1) set of FSCR shall be submitted to the C/MFM having jurisdiction by the
building owner duly signed by the Engineer/Architect-of-Record and his/her Fire
Safety Practitioner duly accredited by the BFP. It shall contain a detailed design
analysis of all fire safety features to be installed in the proposed building together
with three (3) sets of plans and specifications. The FSCR is a prerequisite in granting
FSEC.

B. The Engineer/Architect-of-Record and Fire Safety Practitioner shall ensure and

certify that the design, criteria and specifications of all fire safety features are
appropriate to the proposed project and compliant with the provisions of RA 9514 and
its RIRR and other applicable laws.
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SECTION 9.0.3.3 FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND COMMISSIONINGREPORT (FSCCR)

A. Prior to the beneficial occupancy of the newly constructed, altered, or modified

buildings, one (1) set of FSCCR together with Certificate of Completion of
Construction duly signed by the Contractor/Construction Manager and his/her Fire
Safety Practitioner shall be submitted to the C/MFM having jurisdiction by the
building owner. The FSCCR shall contain a certification that the plans and
specifications prescribed in the FSCR for Building Permit was duly implemented. For
modifications made, a detailed compilation of plans, specifications and design
analysis of the implemented changes shall be reflected in the “as-built” plans. The
FSCCR is a prerequisite for granting of FSIC for Occupancy.
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B. The contractor, construction manager or person in charge of the construction and his/her
fire safety practitioner shall certify that all fire protection and life safety features
indicated in FSCR for Building Permit, including amendments thereto which must be
approved by concerned authorities, have been properly installed and implemented. They
shall also certify that the building complies with the fire safety requirements of RA
9514 and its RIRR.
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SECTION 9.0.3.4 FIRE SAFETY MAINTENANCE REPORT (FSMR)

A. The building owner shall submit to the C/MFM having jurisdiction, one (1) set of FSMR duly
signed by the Building Administrator and his/her Fire Safety Practitioner during the regular
annual fire safety inspection. FSMR is a prerequisite for the issuance of FSIC for Business or
Mayor’s Permit renewal, Certificate of Annual Inspection, Permit to Operate, PHILHEALTH
Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH License to Operate and other permits or licenses being
issued by other government agencies. The FSMR shall contain among others:

1.The detailed report on conducted annual maintenance of all installed fire safety and
protection systems duly certified by the building fire safety practitioner/safety officer or a
third party consultant specializing in said installation.
2. Fire safety lectures, drills and preparedness activities conducted within the year.
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B. The building owner or his/her authorized representative, registered business owner (tenant)
or his/her authorized representative, or their building administrator and his/her fire safety
practitioner shall certify that all fire safety issues are addressed and that all required fire
safety systems are installed and maintained as prescribed in RA 9514 and its RIRR and other
applicable laws. They shall also keep an updated record of regular inspection, scheduled
testing and/or regular preventive maintenance to ensure proper operational condition.
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Report Pre-requisite of Content No. of Set for Attachment
Submission
Fire Safety Compliance FSEC detailed design analysis of all fire safety One (1) three (3) sets of
Report (FSCR) features to be installed in the proposed plans and
building together with three (3) sets of specifications.
plans
Fire Safety Compliance FSIC for Occupancy a.Certification that the plans/specification One (1) Certificate of
& Commissioning Permit prescribed in the FSCR for Building Permit Completion of
Report (FSCCR) was duly implemented Construction
b.For modifications made- a detailed
compilation of plans, specification and
design analysis of the implemented
changes- reflected in the as-built in plans.

Fire Safety FSIC for business a. detailed report on conducted annual One (1) updated record of
Maintenance Report permit, Certificate maintenance of all installed fire safety and regular
(FSMR)- of Annual protection systems duly certified inspection,
Inspection, DOH b. Fire Safety Lectures, drills and scheduled testing
License to Operate preparedness activities conducted within and/or regular
and other permits the year. preventive
and licenses maintenance.
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SECTION 9.0.3.5 FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS

Only Fire Safety Practitioners issued with Certificate of Competency (COC)

shall be allowed to prepare, sign and certify the FSCR, FSCCR and FSMR.
The issuance of COC shall be pursuant to the duly issued guidelines.
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What is a FSCR,FSCCR and FSMR ?

A vital document to be submitted to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal

Expedite the processing of the Building Permit,

Fire Safety Inspection Certificate and Certificate
of Occupancy.
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FSCR,FSCCR and FSMR - OBJECTIVES

 To meet the three (3)-day plan review time requirement of the of RA11032.
 To ensure effective compliance on the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
 To ensure high reliability of the active and passive fire protection appurtenances
 To help BFP personnel better appreciate and understand the fire protection and life
safety measures adopted on every building.
 To be able to conduct more efficient regular annual inspection by the BFP personnel,
which will result in an increase in the number of buildings inspected by the same
number of fire safety inspectors.
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FORMAT OF
PREPARATION

FSCR,FSCCR and FSMR

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FSCR
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
It shall contain a detailed design analysis of all fire safety features to be installed in the
proposed building. The FSCR is a prerequisite in granting FSEC.

The FSCR shall contain among others the following:

1. Short Project Description

2. Statement of the Codes and Standards used in the design
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3. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues
a. Building Classification and Construction Materials Used
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
e. Exit and Egress Description
1) Basis of design
2) Number of exits
3) Travel distances
4) Exit calculations (may be included in appendices)
5) Time-exit analysis
f. Fire Suppression Description
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g. Design Criteria Used for Sprinkler System/Standpipe
1) Other suppression systems
2) Water supplies, fire pumps, capacities
3) Portable extinguishers
4) Hydraulic and other calculations (may be placed in appendices)
5) Riser diagrams (may be placed in appendices)
h. Fire Detection, Alarm, Communication and Evacuation Systems
1) Description of each system including features and controls
2) Sound pressure calculations (for equivalencies and variances)
i. Smoke Control Management (if applicable)
1) Description of smoke control strategies
2) Design criteria used
3) Calculations (may be included in appendices)
4) Equipment capacities and description
j
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j. Exit Light and Emergency Lighting Systems
1) Description
2) Typical location of exit lights and emergency lighting systems
3) Design criteria
4) Calculations (equivalencies and variances)
k. Emergency Power Supply
1) Description
2) Capacities
3) Calculations (may be included in appendices)
l. Fire Department Access
Description and location of street hydrant and BFP station
m. Other issues not discussed above including elevator recall and use of elevators for
evacuation
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FSCCR
POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
The FSCCR shall contain a certification that the plans and specifications prescribed in the
FSCR for Building Permit was duly implemented. For modifications made, a detailed
compilation of plans, specifications and design analysis of the implemented changes shall be
reflected in the “as-built” plans. The FSCCR is a prerequisite for granting of FSIC for
Occupancy
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The FSCCR shall contain among others the following:

1. Short Description of the Project

2. Statement and Description of the Changes made in the design, plans and
specifications (if applicable).
3. Standards Used for Authorized Changes
4. Certification that fire safety features included in FSCR for Building Permit have
been implemented, including approved amendments thereto and that the completed
building complies with RA 9514 and its RIRR.
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5. Testing and Commissioning Certificates for all systems.

6. Close-out documents (shall be signed by Installing Contractor Professional Engineer
or Architect)
a. “As-built” Plan
b. Calculations
c. Specifications
d. Test Report
e. Product Data Sheet and Material Test Certificate
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FSMR
POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
The building owner or his/her authorized representative, registered business owner
(tenant) or his/her authorized representative, or their building administrator and his/her
fire safety practitioner shall certify that all fire safety issues are addressed and that all
required fire safety systems are installed and maintained as prescribed in RA 9514 and its
RIRR and other applicable laws. They shall also keep an updated record of regular
inspection, scheduled testing and/or regular preventive maintenance to ensure proper
operational condition.
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The FSMR shall contain among others the following:

1. Short Description of Building or Facilities

2. Statement of Testing and Maintenance Standards Used
3. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues
a. Exit and Egress
1) Number of active exits
2) Maintenance records done on egress component such as doors and
enclosed stairways
b. Fire Suppression
1) Maintenance and testing records done on fire pumps, sprinkler system,
portable extinguishers, standpipes and other fire suppression systems
2) Results of annual fire pump flow tests, annual main drain tests, and water
flow tests for standpipe; submit other test results as appropriate
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c. Fire Detection, Alarm Communication and Evaluation System
Testing and maintenance records done on the components of the detection and
alarm system including the fire alarm control panel.
d. Smoke Control Management (if applicable)
Maintenance and testing records of the various component of the smoke
management system. Include test records for pressurization fans for flows and
fan controls.
e. Emergency Power Supply
Maintenance and testing records of the system components of the emergency
power supply.
f. Other testing and maintenance records, including test results of the elevator
recall system.
g. Other applicable systems
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SECTION 9.0.3.5 FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS

Only Fire Safety Practitioners issued with Certificate of Competency (COC)

shall be allowed to prepare, sign and certify the FSCR, FSCCR and FSMR.
The issuance of COC shall be pursuant to the duly issued guidelines.
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DIVISION 4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

SECTION 9.0.4.1 FSIC AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT/LICENSE

Upon compliance of the fire safety requirements under Rule 10 of this RIRR, a Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC) shall be issued by the C/MFM having jurisdiction as a prerequisite
for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, Business Permits or Permit to Operate, licenses and
other permits issued by the following:

A. Local Government Units (LGUs);

B. Office of The Building Official (OBO);
C. PhilHealth Accreditation for Hospitals;
D. Department of Health (DOH);
E. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other similar entities; and
F. Other government agencies
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SECTION 9.0.4.2 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The documents required for the processing of FSEC, FSIC and other clearances being
issued by the BFP shall be in accordance with its Citizen’s Charter.

DIVISION 5. FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

Fire Safety Clearance (FSC) for stand-alone applications shall be required for the storage,
handling and transportation of hazardous materials, and hazardous operations and
processes, as may be prescribed in other provisions of this RIRR.

Likewise, installation clearance shall be required for the installation of fire safety and
warning systems and building services equipment. All issued FSC, except installation
clearance, to business establishments shall be renewed before the issuance of FSIC for
Business Permit.
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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 C/MFM 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
 RA 11032
Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government
Service Delivery Act of 2018
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• May 28, 2018 - Republic Act (RA) No. 11032 or the Ease of
Doing Business (EDB) Act was passed. The EDB Act amended
the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 to encourage competitiveness
and improve the overall business environment.
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Sec. 12. Streamlined Procedures for Securing Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC),
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), and Certification of Fire Incidents for Fire
Insurance.- For the issuance of FSEC, FSIC, and certification of fire incidents, the
following shall be adopted to make business permitting more efficient:

(a) Issuance of FSEC and FSIC shall in no case be longer than seven (7) working
days;

(b) For new business permit application, the FSIC already issued during the
occupancy permit stage shall be sufficient as basis for the issuance of the FSIC for a
business entity as a requirement for the business permit;
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(c) For renewal of business permit, the BFP shall, within three (3) working days
from application, present the FSIC to the city/municipality, either thru the copy of the
FSIC or the negative/positive list: Provided, That the business entity shall inform the
BFP and submit the necessary documentary requirements if renovations, modifications
or any form of alterations are made to the original building structure thirty (30)
working days before the expiration of the business permit;

(d) If the BFP fails to furnish the city/municipality with an FSIC or to inform the
same through the negative/positive list within three (3) working days from the
application of business renewal, the business entity shall be deemed to have a
temporary valid FSIC and, therefore, shall serve as the basis for the automatic renewal
of the business permit;
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(e) Issuance of the certification of fire incident for fire insurance purposes shall in
no case be longer than twenty (20) working days, and may be extended only once for
another twenty (20) working days;

(f) The BFP or any of its officials or employees shall not sell, offer to sell, or
recommend specific brands of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment to any
applicant or requesting party or business entity. Any violation thereof shall be
punishable by imprisonment of one (1) year to six (6) years and a penalty of not less
than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), but not more than Two million pesos
(P2,000,000.00);
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(g) The BFP shall collocate with the BOSS or in an appropriate area designated by
the city/municipality within its premises to assess and collect the fire safety inspection
fees;
(h) The BFP may enter into agreements with cities/municipalities, allowing the
latter to be deputized as assessors and/or collecting agents for the fire safety
inspection fees; and
(i) The BFP shall develop and adopt an online or electronic mechanism in assessing
fees, collecting/accepting payments and sharing/exchange of other relevant data on
business permit processing.

The pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 9514, otherwise known as the
"Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008", are herby amended accordingly."
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Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards. – Anthony Robbins

Presented by:
ENGR RHODA T. RODULFA-ESPADERO
Chief, Fire Safety Management Section
Fire Safety and Enforcement Division
Office of the Regional Director -NCR

Prepared by:
FCTS-TWG
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

VERSION 1: FCTS-TWG SECT WITH NOTES

OCTOBER 2019