ISSUES AND CONCERNS

u Issuance by the Local Sanggunians of an Ordinance/

Resolution of a special land use permit/social
acceptability permit/tower permit to authorize the
construction of a tower
u Tower fees imposed by LGUs are too high it ranges from
Php 200,000.00 to Php 250,000.00 annually.
u Permitting process is exasperating. It typically takes almost
nine (9) months to secure the 26 necessary requirements
to construct/put up a cell site tower.
There is a need for a Rationalization of
(issuance of Building) Permit and here are
some action agenda
• For the DILG to draft an EO standardizing the requirements, steps and timelines in securing
permits/clearances to construct telecom sites/towers. Telecommunications Companies should
make a list of the minimum requirements;

• Take into consideration the pertinent provisions of the Anti-Red Tape Act and monitor pending
applications particularly on timelines, for future reference;

• Develop advocacy materials. Telecommunications Companies or DILG is tasked to document

LGU success and champions for possible showcase;

• Industry Alignment. Telecommunications Companies must come up with a standard menu of

offers; and

• Telecommunications Companies should coordinate with concerned agencies/offices

regarding the possible co-location agreement.
Proposed Actions from the DILG:
u Streamline the processes in applying Construction/Building Permit

ü Policy Guidelines thru Joint Memorandum Circular between DILG and DPWH
ü Encourage co-location/connectivity of concerned NGAs within the
designated area for Building Permit Application
- NGAs such as BFP for FSEC and FSIC
- LRA to connect to the Office of the Building Official for real-time database
of owners and geospatial information for all land plots

u Automate /computerize the streamlined process

Convergence
u In our Department, the DILG has a Project
called: Public-Private Partnership For The People
Initiative For Local Governments(LGU P4)

u Private Telecommunications Companies may

engaged in the LGU-P4 arrangement in their
investment at the LGUs nationwide
INDICATOR DETAILS
Time  to   Associated  
No. Procedure Complete Costs
Obtain  certified  true  copy  of  the  land  title  from  the  Register  of  Deeds  
1 4  days PHP  209
(RD)
* 2 Obtain  lot  plan  with  site  map  from  the  geodetic  engineer 3  days PHP  1,250
* 3 Obtain  barangay  clearance 1  day PHP  500
Apply  for  the  locational  clearance  at  the  City  Planning  and  
4 1  day no  charge
Development  Office  (CPDO)
5 Receive  inspection  for  the  locational  clearance  from  the  CPDO 1  day no  charge
6 Obtain  the  locational  clearance  from  the  CPDO 5  days PHP  1,996
Apply  and  obtain  fire  safety  evaluation  clearance  (FSEC)  from  the  
7 7  days PHP  11,055
local  Fire  Marshall  at  the  Bureau  of  Fire  Protection  (BFP)
Apply  and  obtain  the  building  permit  and  ancillary  permits  at  the  
8 21  days PHP  43,043
Office  of  the  Building  Official  (OBO)
9 Receive  inspection  from  the  BFP  during  construction 1  day no  charge
10 Apply  for  the  fire  safety  inspection  certificate  (FSIC)  at  the  BFP 1  day PHP  4,304
11 Receive  final  inspection  for  the  FSIC  from  the  BFP 1  day no  charge
12 Obtain  the  FSIC  from  the  BFP 5  days no  charge
INDICATOR DETAILS
Time  to   Associated  
No. Procedure Complete Costs
Apply  for  the  certificate  of  final  electrical  inspection  (CFEI)  at  the  
* 13 1  day no  charge
OBO
14 Receive  final  inspection  for  the  CFEI  from  the  OBO 1  day no  charge
15 Obtain  the  CFEI  from  the  OBO 3  days no  charge
16 Apply  for  the  certificate  of  occupancy  at  the  OBO 1  day no  charge
Receive  final  inspection  for  the  certificate  of  occupancy  from  the  
17 1  day no  charge
OBO
18 Obtain  the  certificate  of  occupancy  from  the  OBO 18  days PHP  17,688
19 Apply  for  water  and  sewage  connection 1  day no  charge
20 Receive  inspection  for  water  and  sewage  connection 1  day no  charge
21 Obtain  water  and  sewage  connection 21  days PHP  6,855
Apply  for  the  tax  declaration  of  improvement  at  the  City  Assessor's  
* 22 1  day no  charge
Office  (CAO)
23 Receive  inspection  from  the  appraiser  of  CAO 1  day no  charge
24 Obtain  the  tax  declaration  of  improvement  from  the  CAO 3  days no  charge
*  Takes  place  simultaneously  with  another  procedure.
DEALING WITH CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
OLD
 PROCEDURES
 (24
 Steps,
 98
 Days)
1. Obtain CTC of Land Title from
Registry of Deeds (LRA-RD) 4
days
2. Obtain Lot plan with Site map
from Geodetic Engineer 3 days
3. Obtain Barangay Clearance 1day
4. Apply for Locational Clearance
(CPDO) 1 day
5. Receive Inspection for
Locational Clearance(CPDO) 1
day
6. Obtain Locational Clearance
(CPDO) 5 day
7. Apply and Obtain FSEC form
BFP Fire Mashall (BFP) 7 days
8. Apply and obtain Building
permit and ancillary permits
from OBO 21 days
9. Receive inspection from BFP
during Construction 1 day
10. Apply for FSIC at the BFP
1 day
11. Receive final inspection for
the FSIC from the BFP 1 day
12. Obtain the FSIC from the
BFP 5 days
13. Apply for the Certificate of
Final Electrical Inspection
(CFEI) at the OBO 1 day
14. Receive final inspection for
the CFEI from the OBO 1 day
15. Obtain the CFEI from the
OBO 3 days
16. Apply for the certificate of
occupancy at the OBO 1 day
17. Receive final inspection for the
certificate of occupancy from the
OBO 1 day
18. Obtain the certificate of
occupancy from the OBO 18 days
19.Apply for water and sewage
connection. Manila Water 1 day
20. Receive inspection for water and
sewage connection. Manila Water 1
day
21. Obtain water and sewage
connection from Manila Water 21 days
22. Apply for the tax declaration of
improvement at CAO 1 day
23. Receive inspection from the
appraiser of CAO 1 day
24. Obtain tax declaration of
improvement from the CAO 3 days
DEALING WITH CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
NEW
 
 PROCEDURES
 (16
 Steps,
 61
 Days)

1. Obtain CTC of Land 6. Submit pre-approved 9 Receive the following 12. Receive inspection
Title from Registry of and complete inspections: for water and sewage
Deeds (LRA-RD) 4 days documentary - Final inspection for the connection. Manila
requirements for the FSIC from the BFP Water 1 day
Building Permit and - Final inspection for the
2. Obtain Lot plan with
Ancillary Permits at the CFEI from the OBO
Site map from Geodetic
OBO - Final inspection for the
Engineer 3 days 13. Obtain water and
certificate of occupancy
sewage connection from
from the OBO
3. Obtain Barangay 7. Obtain the following Manila Water 21 days
Clearance 1day clearance and permits
at the OBO 10. Obtain the
4. Apply for the following - Fire Safety Evaluation following certificates 14. Apply for the tax
at the City Planning and Clearance - at the OBO declaration of
Locational Clearance - Fire Safety Inspection improvement at CAO 1
Development Office - Building Permit and Certificate FSIC day
(CPDO) Ancillary Permits - Certificate of Final
- Locational Clearance Electrical Inspection 15. Receive inspection
- Fire Safety Evaluation CFEI from the appraiser of CAO
Clearance 8. Apply for the
- Certificate of 1 day
- Pre-approval of following at the OBO:
Occupancy
Architectural plans - Fire Safety Inspection
Certificate 16. Obtain tax declaration
- Certificate of Final
11.Apply for water and
sewage connection. of improvement from the
5. Get the Pre-approved Electrical Inspection
documents from the CPDO - Certificate of Occupancy Manila Water 1 day CAO 3 days
DEALING WITH CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
REFORMS

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Geodetic  Engineer Barangay

Land  Registration  Authority  

4,5 6 , 7 , 8, 9 &
CPDO 10 OBO BFP
City  Planning  and   Office  of  the  Building  Official
Development  Office   Bureau  of  Fire  Protection

11, 12 & 13 14, 15 & 16

CAO
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City  Assessor’s  Office  
Water  Utility