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Building Permit
Building Permit
A Building Permit is a document issued by the Building Official to an owner/applicant to proceed with
the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or
other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof, upon the approval of the
accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized
application, which will be found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building
Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. (PD 1096)
Under Chapter 3, Sec. 301 of PD 1096, No person, firm or corporation, including any agency of the
government is allowed to construct, alter, repair, convert, use, occupy, move, demolish and add any
building/structure or any portion thereof or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a building
permit from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building/structure is located or
to be erected.
The permit shall expire and becomes null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not
commenced within a period of 1 year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work so
authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for a period of 120 days.
Purpose | Note: Required before erection, construction, major repair or renovation, conversion or
demolition of any building or structure. The permit becomes null and void if work does not commence
within 1 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.
[Standard Requirement]
(C) For applicants who are not registered owners of the lot,
(C1) 5 copies of Lease Contract, Deed of Sale or Contract to Sell
(D) 2 copies of Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(E) 2 copies of Fire Clearance
(F) 2 copies of Environmental Clearance
(G) 2 copies of DOLE Clearance for industrial buildings
(H) 1 copy of Construction Logbook
(I) Building Documents
[Architectural and Structural Engineering Documents]
(1) Building Permit Application Form signed by the Designing Architect or Civil Engineer
(A) 8 copies of Lot Plan with a certification from a Geodetic Engineer or Junior Geodetic Engineer that
the proposed building does not encroach on adjoing properties; 12 copies if the building is industrial
(B) 8 copies of Site Development Plan indicating the setback distances at the front, sides and rear, with
Perspective; 12 copies if the building is industrial
(C) 7 sets of Building Plans; 11 sets if the building is industrial
(D) 5 sets of the Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
(E) 5 sets of Building Specifications
(F) 2 copies of Structural Design Computations with Seismic Analysis
(G) 2 copies of Plate Load Test Analysis, for 3-storey buildings and higher, or 2-storey buildings with
roof decks
(H) 2 copies of Soil Boring Test Results, for 4-storey buildings and higher, or 3-storey buildings with roof
decks
[Additional Requirements]
(A) During construction, the CEO should approve any modifications in the plans and specifications
before the changes are implemented*. The following documents are required:
(1) 5 sets of modified Plans
(2) 5 sets of modified Specifications
(3) 5 copies of new Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
*Failure to secure approval is the usual cause of difficulty in securing the Occupancy Permit. As-built
plans and specifications that reflect all changes and alterations made on the originally-approved plans
may be submitted after work completion and during the application for a permit to occupy. The building
official, however, may not necessarily approve these. This leads to the owner being required to modify or
demolish certain parts of the completed construction, or refusal of the building official to issue an
Occupancy Permit.
(B) Inspection by the building official should be requested after the building lines have been laid-out and
before excavation begins.
(C) A sign showing the approved Building Permit number, date of issuance and the name of the architect
or engineer in charge of construction must be posted on a visible location within the project site.
Steps Requirements Fees Person-In-Charge
a. Duly accomplished DPWH Form No. 77-001B, No.77-01S, No. 77-001(Building, Sanitary/
Plumbing Electrical, Mechanical) - 5 copies Please refer to P.D. 1096 (National Building Code of
the Phil.) or Tax Ordinance No. 1 Series of 1993
b. Transfer of Certificate of Title (TCT) or Real Property Tax Declaration or Deed of Absolute Sale
and Tax Receipt for the current year it the lot is owned by the applicant/owner of the building. - 5
Copies
e. Five sets of corresponding plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed by a duly licensed
Architect or Civil Engineer in case of Architectural Structural Plans by Registered Mechanical
Engineer in case of Mechanical Plans and by Registered Electrical Engineer in case of Electrical
Plans by a Licensed Sanitary Engineer or Plumber in case of Plumbing or Sanitary installation
plans in those exempted or not required by the Building Official.
f. Structural Design Analysis – 5 sets For three (3) stories and above, Boring tests and if necessary,
Load tests shall be required in accordance with the applicable latest provisions of the National
Structural Code of the Phil.(NSCP)
a. Present the plans and the required supporting documents (except clearance from other regulatory
agencies) to any member of the Building Staff for initial verification of the requirements.
b. Then, an endorsement to other offices/ agencies (Bureau of Fire Protection, DENR, DOLE, etc.)
will be given to you so that you can start securing other required clearances.
After securing clearances from other regulatory agencies, submit all plans and documents to the
receiving section.
Inquire about the result of evaluation and assessment after 1 day. b. If there are no deficiencies,
proceed to Step 8.
Get the plans and documents that need correction. You will be also informed about lacking
documents, if any.
b. The technical staff reviews the corrected plans and checks completeness of documents
9. Processing of Permits
a. Go back to the office of the City Building Official; and submit your Official Receipt.
b. Building staff processes the plans and pertinent documents for final approval of the City Building
Official.
Request for the relevant permit forms from any member of the Building Staff.
This document is required prior to putting up new or additional, or altering electrical installations
involving less than 20 outlets or a capacity of 4 kW. For new buildings, this forms part of the
requirements for a Building Permit application.
2. Submit requirements
Submit the duly accomplished application form and other documents to the staff in-charge of
receiving.
MECHANICAL PERMIT
This is required prior to the installation of new or additional, removal or alteration of machinery of at
least 20 HP. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.
a. Mechanical Permit Application Form duly signed & sealed by a professional Mechanical
Engineer. - 5 Copies
b. Mechanical Plans and Specifications - 5 Copies
c. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates - 5 Copies
3. Evaluation and Assessment
The technical staff evaluates and assesses the submitted plans and pertinent documents for
compliance with the requirements of the building code, referral codes, laws and ordinances. If the
documents are in order; the technical staff assesses the requisite fees.
SANITARY/PLUMBING PERMIT
This document is required prior to the construction of new or additional, or altering existing plumbing
installations, water supply, storm drainage, and water purification and sewerage treatment plants. For
new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.
a. Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Application Form duly signed and sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or
Master Plumber. - 5 Copies
b. Sanitary/Plumbing Plans and Specifications - 5 Copies
c. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates. - 5 Copies
4. Payment of Fees
Proceed to the City Treasurer's Office and pay the requisite fees. FENCING PERMIT
This is secured before the actual construction of a fence
5. Processing of Permits
Go back to the office of the City Building Official; and submit your Official Receipt. Building Staff
processes the plans and pertinent documents for final approval of the City Building Official.
SIGN PERMIT
This is secured before the installation, erection, attachment, painting of any form of signages.
7. Release of Permit
This permit is secured prior to actual ground preparation and excavation after the building line is
established. It shall also be a requirement for a Water Connection.