Securing a Building Permit

About Us

By virtue of Department Order Number 110, Series of 1993 (DO 110, S.1993) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the function for the administration and enforcement of PD 1096, otherwise known as National Building Code (NBC) of the Philippines, was devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs). With this devolved function, theOffice of the City Building Official(OCBO) implements regulations and requirements for the construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy and demolition of buildings pursuant to Section 301 of PD 1906, as well as enforcement of related orders and decisions.

SECURING A BUILDING PERMIT

ABOUT THE SERVICE

A BUILDING PERMIT is required prior to the construction, erection, alteration, major repair, or renovation or conversion of any building/structure owned by government of private entities.

The permit becomes null and void if work does not commence within one year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of 120 days.

The Office of the City Building Official regulates and/or issues the following:

Building Permit
Occupancy Permit
Electrical Permit
Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI)
Mechanical Permit
Sanitary / Plumbing Permit
Miscellaneous/ Ancillary Permits (Fence, Demolition, Temporay Service Connection, Excavation, & Ground Preparation, Sidewalk Construction , Scaffolding,)
Sign Permit (Billboard, Signboard, Temporary Business Signs)
Cerificate of Annual Inspection
Certificate of Exemption

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

General public, firm or corporations, agencies or instrumentalities of the government.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS

See BUILDING PERMIT checklist of requirements

FEES

Please refer to the revised National Building Code.

SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE

Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - NO NOON BREAK

PROCESSING TIME

2 To 3 days

BUILDING PERMIT

Checklist of Requirements

Five (5) Sets of Building plans - prepared, signed and sealed
By a duly licensed Architect or Civil Engineer, in case of Architectural and Structural plans;
By a duly licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber, in case of plumbing, sanitary installation plans;
By a duly licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of Electrical plans;
By a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of Mechanical plans;
Duly accomplished Building permit application form signed & sealed by Architect / Civil Engineer, in case of full time inspector & supervisor of construction works (Box 2 & Box 5) & Box 3 applicant and or authorize representative;
Duly accomplished Electrical permit application form signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer who designed electrical plan and a registered electrical practitioner for person-in-charge in case of Electrical permit;
Duly accomplished Sanitary permit application form signed and sealed by a Sanitary Engineer in case of Sanitary permit;
Duly accomplished Mechanical permit application form signed and sealed by a ProfessionalMechanical Engineer in case of Mechanical permit;
Photocopy of PRC ID and PTR of the Architect / Engineers who signed & sealed the plans.

Three (3) sets Sketch/Lot Plan with Vicinity Map (signed & sealed by a licensed Geodetic Engineer)
Three (3) copies of Certified True Copy of Land Title(TCT),
Three (3) copies of Tax Declaration
Three (3) copies of Tax Receipt for the current year
If property is not registered under the name of the applicant:

Submit Three (3) copies of the following:

Duly Notarized Copy of Deed of Absolute Sale, or Lease Contract or Contract to Sell or
Association’s Board Resolution
Applicant’s Certificate of Membership
Authorization Letter
Duly notarized copy of Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
Secretary’s Certificate
Duly notarized copy of Affidavit of Consent of the Lot Owner for the construction of building/house or Authority to Construct (whichever is applicable)

Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Barangay Clearance
Fire Code Clearance
DOLE Clearance (Construction Safety and Health Program)
DPWH Clearance (if Project is along National Road)
Five (5) copies of Bill of Materials & Cost Estimates(signed & sealed by Architect/Civil Engineer)
Five (5) copies of Technical Specifications(signed & sealed by Architect/Civil Engineer)
Five (5) copies of Structural Design Analysis /Structural Computation (signed & sealed by Civil / Structural Engineers)
Five (5) copies of Seismic Analysis (except for Residential Buildings with Height less than 7.5 meters) (signed & sealed by Civil / Structural Engineers)
Boring and Plate Load Tests (for Structures THREE (3) Stories and above)
Two (2) copies of Certification regarding structural stability of existing foundation in case of addition
Previous approved plan or permit in case of addition, alteration, and renovation
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) Clearance
Department Of Health (DOH) Clearance
Air Traffic Clearance (ATO)
National Telecommunication Company Clearance (NTC)
Sanitary Treatment Plant(STP) w/ DOLE Clearance
Standard Construction Signboard
Construction Logbook

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS / IT WILL TAKE YOU / PLEASE APPROACH
1. Secure and accomplish Building Permit Application Forms
Secure and accomplish building permit application. Submit forms with the list of requirements / 5 minutes / Receiving Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
2. Initial review of requirements
Present the plans and the required supporting documents to any member of the Building Official Staff for initial verification of the requirements. / 10 minutes / Receiving Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
3. Line and Grade Verification
Technical staff in-charge conducts site inspection to establish and determine setbacks and grades in relation to road lots, property lines, streets or highways whether existing or proposed, including road widening and construction of various public utilities and other infrastructure projects. / 30 minutes / Geodetic Engineer / Building Site Inspectors
Engr. Cesar Gaela
William Sangcap
Jewel Nivadura
Luigi Libiran
MedardoLetargo, Jr.
Roderick Sares
Rex Suarez
4. Evaluation and Assessment
Evaluation and assessment done by:
 Civil Engineer – Line and Grade, Structural Plans and related documents
 Architect – architectural plans and related documents
 Sanitary Engineer/Master Plumber – plumbing/sanitary plans and related documents
 ProfessionalMechanical Engineer – mechanical plans and related documents
ProfessionalElectrical Engineer – electrical plans and related documents. / 1 hr / Building Official Technical Staff
Engr. Cesar Gaela
Engr. Lydia Faller
Ar. Warren Quiambao
Engr. Leticia Emradora
Engr. EstelitoEbreo
Engr. Romeo Maano,Jr.
5. Inquiry on the Status of Application
Inquire about the results of evaluation and assessment after 2 days from submission of requirements.
If there are no deficiencies, proceed to
step 9. / 2 days from receipt of documents / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
6. Returned Plans and Documents
Get the plans and documents that need correction. You will also be informed about lacking documents, if any. / 30 minutes / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
7. Submit Lacking Documents/Corrected Plans
Submit the lacking documents/corrected plans to any member of the Building Staff for review. / Based on applicant’s actions / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
8. Review of Corrected Plans/Documents
The technical staff reviews the corrected plans and checks completeness of documents. / 30 minutes / Building Official Technical Staff
Engr. Cesar Gaela
Engr. Lydia Faller
Ar. Warren Quiambao
Engr. Leticia Emradora
Engr. EstelitoEbreo
Engr. Romeo Maano,Jr.
9. Processing of Permits
Building Staff processes the plans and pertinent documents and prepares the Order of Payment for final approval of the Building Official. / 2 days / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
10. Endorsement to Building Official for Final Evaluation Issuance of Order of Payment
If the documents are in order, the applicant receives an Order of Payment stating the fees to be paid. / 10 minutes / Building Official
Ar.Warren Quiambao, Chief Processing & Evaluation Division
Engr. Leonardo Salonga, Assistant City Engineer
11. Payment of Fees
Proceed to the City Treasurer’s Office and pay the requisite fees.
You will be issued an Official Receipt / 10 minutes / Cashier, City Treasurer’s Office
12. Submit Official Receipt
Go back to the Office of the City Building Official and submit your Official Receipt. / 10 minutes / Building Official Staff
William Cusi
13. Approval of Permit
City Building Official approves the permit. / 10 minutes / Building Official
Engr. RhodencioTolentino,OIC-City Engineer
14. Endorsement to Mayor’s Office for Final Release of Building Permit
Proceed to Mayor’s Office / 15 minutes / Building Official Staff
William Cusi
Luigi Libiran
15.Release of Building Permit
The Building Permit is issued after endorsementfrom the Office of the Building Official. / 15 minutes / Releasing Staff
Mayor’s Office Staff

APPLYING FOR AN OCCUPANCY PERMIT

ABOUT THE SERVICE

An Occupancy Permit is required before any building/structure is used or occupied. It is usually secured after the completion of a 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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certificate of Completion from the Building Official
Certificate of Completion-Mechanical, Electrical and Sanitary/Plumbing
Logbook of building construction and Building Inspection Sheet duly accomplished by the contractor (if undertaken by contract) and signed and sealed by the Architect or Civil Engineer in charge of construction
Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection
Final Fire Safety Inspection Report by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
Zoning Conformance issued by the Zoning Administrator
As built plans (for any deviations from the approved plans)

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

General public, firm or corporations, agencies or instrumentalities of the government.

FEE(S)

Please refer to the revised National Building Code.

SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE

Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - NO NOON BREAK

PROCESSING TIME

3 to 5 days

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS / IT WILL TAKE YOU / PLEASE APPROACH
1. Secure and accomplish Certificate of Completion Forms
Ask for completion forms from any member of the Building Staff. / 5 minutes / Receiving staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
2.Submit accomplished forms together with the requirements to the Receiving Staff. / 5 minutes
3. Review/Evaluation
Technical staff reviews the forms and the construction activity entries in the construction logbook. Upon review, if found to be completed, Technical Staff will schedule the conduction of final inspection / 30 minutes / Building Official Technical Staff
Engr. Ronan Muzares
Engr. EstelitoEbreo
4. Building Inspection
Building inspectors/members of technical staff conduct actual inspection of the completed building/structure; and check if the same is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. / 1 hour / Building Official Technical Staff
Engr. Norberto Querubin
Ar. Judy David-Verayin
Engr. Ronan Muzares
Engr. Estelito Ramos, Jr.
Engr. EstelitoEbreo
Engr. Isaias Villaruel, Jr.
5. Preparation of Inspection Report(
Building inspectors will give detailed inspection report indicating lists of corrections & documents to be submitted / 1-day / Building Official Technical Staff
Engr. Norberto Querubin
Ar. Judy David-Verayin
Engr. Ronan Muzares
Engr. Estelito Ramos, Jr.
Engr. EstelitoEbreo
Engr. Isaias Villaruel, Jr.
6. Perform Corrections/Submit additional Documents
Make the necessary corrections/submit additional documents listed in the inspection report.
Inform the building inspectors when these are completed. / Subject to client’s actions / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
7. Processing of Permits
Building Staff processes the plans and pertinent documents and prepares the Order of Payment for final approval of the Building Official. / 20 minutes / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
8.Endorsement to Building Official for Final Evaluation Issuance of Order of Payment
If the documents are in order, the applicant receives an Order of Payment stating the fees to be paid. / 1 hour / Building Official
Engr. Ronan Muzares,
Chief, Inspection & Enforcement
Engr. Leonardo Salonga
Asst. City Engineer
9.Payment of Fees
Proceed to the City Treasurer’s Office and pay the requisite fees.
You will be issued an Official Receipt / 10 minutes
(subject to client’s action) / Cashier,
City Treasurer’s Office
10.Submit Official Receipt
Go back to the office of the Building Official and submit your Official Receipt.
Submission of Certificate of Final Inspection from City Zoning Office w/ Official Receipt
Submission of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) w/ Official Receipt / 5 minutes
(subject to client’s action) / Building Official Staff
PetulaBuno
Engr. Leticia Emradora
William Cusi
11. Signatories for Permit
Building Official Technical Staff signs Certificate of Occupancy / 1 hour / Building Official Technical Staff
Engr. Norberto Querubin
Ar. Judy David-Verayin
Engr. Ronan Muzares
Engr. Estelito Ramos, Jr.
Engr. EstelitoEbreo
Engr. Isaias Villaruel, Jr.
Ar. Warren Quiambao
12. Approval of Permit
Building Official approves the Certificate of Occupancy / 15 minutes / Building Official
Engr. Rhodencio Tolentino,
OIC, City Engineer
13. Release of Permit
The Certificate of Occupancy is issued after approval of the City Building Official / 5 minutes / Releasing Staff
William Cusi

SECURING OTHER BUILDING-RELATED PERMITS

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Aside from a building permit, the Office of the City Building Official/City Engineer’s Office issues other permits that are required before the renovation, construction or demolition of any structure.

TYPES OF PERMITS AND REQUIREMENT(S)

APPLYING FOR ELECTRICAL PERMIT

Electrical Permit is a required document before putting up new or additional, or altering electrical installations involving at least 20 outlets or a capacity of 4 Kw.

REQUIREMENTS:

Electrical Permit Application Form signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer
Electrical Planssigned & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer
Electrical Specificationssigned & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer
Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates.

FOR NEW CONNECTION OR SEPARATION OF KWHR METER:

REQUIREMENTS:

Notarized consent of lot owner ( if the applicant is not the owner)
Certification from Urban Poor Association Office (if considered for Depressed Area Electrification Program)
Certification from the Office of the City Mayor (if lot is government property) Photocopy of any valid I.D. of the applicant)
Electrical Plan/Sketch (signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer)
Location/Sketch
Notarized Authorization Letter for representative of the applicant

FOR RECONNECTION / REMODEL OF SERVICE FACILITIES:

REQUIREMENTS:

Monthly Bill of Utility Company (Meralco)
Photocopy of any valid I.D. of the applicant
Electrical Plan/Sketch (signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer)
Location/Sketch
Notarized Authorization Letter for representative of the applicant

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS / IT WILL TAKE YOU / PLEASE APPROACH

Submit Electrical permit application and required documents

Submit accomplished Electrical permit form and the required documents for evaluation / 5 minutes / Receiving Staff
Sherwin Digma
2. Inspection of the bldg. for feasibility of issuance of Electrical permit
Building Inspector inspect the bldg. to assess if feasible for issuance of Electrical Permit / 2 hours / Building Inspectors
3. Assessment of Fees
Evaluator will assess the required payment for Electrical Permit / 5min. / Any of the Electrical Evaluator
(Dominic Ariles; JoselitoGinga; Christian Lacerna)
4. Payment of Electrical Permit Fee
Proceed to City Treasurer’s Office for payment of Electrical permit Fee / 15 min. / Office of the City Treasurer
5. Claim approved Electrical Permit
Present the receipt to Electrical Division to claim approved Electrical Permit / 5 min. / Sherwin Digma

APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION (CFEI)

Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection or CFEI is required document for the operation of the electrical facilities of the building. It is also requirement to the power utility company (Meralco) for their energization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Approved Electrical Permit
Duly accomplished CFEI form signed and sealed by a registered electrical practitioner, person-in-charge of electrical works
Notarized Authorization Letter for representative of the applicant

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS / IT WILL TAKE YOU / PLEASE APPROACH
1. Submit duly Certificate of Electrical Inspection form
Submit duly accomplished Certificate of Electrical inspection form signed by the applicant & by registered electrical practitioner, person-in-charge of electrical works / 5 minutes / Receiving Staff
Sherwin Digma
2. Inspection
The Inspector inspect the applied building in scheduled date of the inspection (Comply all necessary corrections as per advice of the inspector and proceed for another inspection if corrections are made / 2 hours / Any of the Electrical Evaluator
(Dominic Ariles; JoselitoGinga; Christian Lacerna)
3. Claim approved Certificate of Final Electrical InspectionProceed to Electrical Division for claimingof approved Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection / 5 min. / Sherwin Digma

APPLYING FOR MECHANICAL PERMIT

This is required before the installation of new or additional, removal or alteration of equipment and machinery. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

REQUIREMENTS:

Mechanical Permit Application Form (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)
Mechanical Plans (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)
Mechanical Specifications (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)
Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)

APPLYING FOR SANITARY/PLUMBING PERMIT

This document is required before the construction of new or additional, or altering existing plumbing installations, water supply, storm drainage, water purification and sewerage treatment plants. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

REQUIREMENTS:

Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Application Form (signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)
Sanitary/Plumbing Plans ((signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)
Sanitary/Plumbing Specifications (signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)
Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)

APPLYING FOR MISCELLANEOUS/ANCILLARY PERMITS

FENCING PERMIT