Fire Lane.

The portion of a roadway or public way that should be kept open and unobstructed
at all times for the expedient conduct of fire fighting operations. (Page 9 of The Fire Code of
the Philippines and its IRR)

RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP (Page 29 of The Fire Code of the Philippines
and its IRR)
DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
SECTION 7.0.1.1 FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Upon request, the Philippine National Police (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. Installation 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 in 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
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.

DIVISION 7. URBAN AND RURAL PRE-FIRE PLANNING (Page 417-418 of The Fire
Code of the Philippines and its IRR)
SECTION 10.5.7.1 HYDRANT
A. Project developers or owners of housing projects shall provide a hydrant
system and develop the source of water used for the purpose of providing adequate
water supply for fire suppression use on both economic and socialized housing in
connection with this Code.

B. Local Government Units (LGUs) in coordination with the BFP shall provide
each community with fire hydrants and cisterns or elevated tanks that will suffice the
requirement pertaining to provision of water for fire fighting operation.

C. All reservoir or water tanks must provide twenty percent (20%) fire reserve
over and above the Average Daily Demand Supply (ADDS).

D. In communities where no public water supply is available, a water well or any

other devices with water impounding capability shall be provided.
 SECTION 10.5.7.2 FIRE LANE
The BFP is authorized to direct installation of fire lanes, signages or other
approved notices for emergency use in coordination with concerned government
agencies.
A. Requirements
1. Curb top and side shall be painted red and the words "FIRE LANE" shall be
stenciled on the top and side of all red curbs at a maximum interval of 50 feet. Letters
shall be three inches (3") in height with a minimum 3/4-inch in stroke.
2. Outlining or painting the fire lane area in red with the words "FIRE LANE" in
white, at intervals of not more than 50 feet or as otherwise directed by the BFP. Size of
lettering shall not be less than 24 inches (24”) in height and three inches (3") in stroke.
B. Enforcement
The enforcement of fire lanes shall be the responsibility of the BFP in
coordination with the LGU and other concerned government agencies.

RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS (Page 419 of The Fire Code of the Philippines and
its IRR)

SECTION 11.0.0.1 PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMISSIONS

The following are declared as prohibited acts and omissions:
A. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to buildings clearly marked for
fire safety purposes, such as but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of
stairways, hallways, corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to a stairway or
exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing said violations;
B. Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building components and
yards, and temporary or permanent structures on public ways, which obstruct the
orderly and easy passage of fire fighting vehicles and equipment;
C. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the fire service, or
of duly organized and authorized fire brigades;
D. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants;

E. Overcrowding or admission of persons beyond the authorized capacity in

movie houses, theaters, coliseums, auditoriums or other public assembly buildings,
except in other assembly areas on the ground floor with open sides or open doors
sufficient to provide safe exits;
F. Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building;
G. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke
partitions or dampers;
H. Use of fire protective or fire fighting equipment of the fire service other than
for fire fighting except in other emergencies where their use are justified;
I. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;
J. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by fire service, or throwing
of cigars, cigarettes, burning objects in places which may start or cause fire;
K. Abandoning or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner
without appropriate safety measures;
L. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal,
sign or tag posted or required by the fire service for fire safety in any building, structure
or processing equipment; and
M. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the
electrical system beyond its designated capacity or such other practices that would tend
to undermine the fire safety features of the electrical system.
 4. Failure to observe the following declared prohibited acts and omissions as
required under Section 8 of Republic Act No. 9514. (Page 434 - 435 of The Fire Code of
the Philippines and its IRR)
a. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to buildings clearly marked for
fire safety purposes, such as but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of the
stairways, corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to a stairway or exit of any
kind or tolerating or allowing said violations
PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

b. Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building components and

yards, and temporary or permanent structures on public ways, which obstruct the
orderly and easy passage of firefighting vehicles and equipment
PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

c. Prevention, interference and obstruction of any operation of the BFP or of duly

organized and authorized fire brigades
PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

d. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants

PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

e. Overcrowding or admission of alarms beyond the authorized capacity in movie

houses, theaters, coliseum, auditorium or other public assembly buildings, except in
other assembly areas on the ground floor with open sides or open doors sufficient to
provide safe exits
PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

f. Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building
PhP 37,500.00 to PhP 50,000.00

g. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke

partition or dampers
PhP 12,500.00 to PhP 25,000.00

h. Use of fire protective or fire fighting equipment of the BFP other than for fire
fighting except in other emergencies where their use are justified
PhP 4,000,00 to PhP 12,500.00

i. Giving false or malicious fire alarms PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00

j. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by the BFP, or throwing of

cigars, cigarettes, burning objects in places which may start or cause fire
PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00

k. Abandoning or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner

without appropriate safety measures
PHP 4,000.00 to PHP 20,000.00

l. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal,

sign or tag posted or required by the BFP for fire safety in any building, structure or
processing equipment
PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00
 m. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the
electrical system beyond its designed capacity or such other practices that would tend
to undermine the fire safety features of the electrical system
PhP 25,000.00 to PhP 37,500.00

n. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy within the prescribed time limit
PhP 4,000.00 to PhP 12,500.00

5. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not
included in this listing, shall likewise be penalized with the same amount.

SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS (Page 445 of The Fire
Code of the Philippines and its IRR)
A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours
1. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or access to building clearly marked for
fire safety purposes, such as, but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of
stairways, hallways, corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to a stairway or
exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing said violations;
2. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the BFP, or of duly
organized and authorized fire brigades.
3. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrant.
4. Overcrowding or admission of person beyond the authorized capacity in movie
houses, theaters, coliseums, auditorium or other public assembly buildings except in
other assembly areas on the ground floor with open sides or open doors sufficient to
provide exits;
5. Locking fire exits during periods when people are inside the building;
6. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke
partitions or dampers;
7. Use of fire protective or fire fighting equipment of the Fire Service other than
for fire fighting except in other emergencies where their use are justified.
8. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;
9. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by the Fire Service, or
throwing cigars, cigarettes, or burning objects in places which may start or cause fires;
10. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal
sign, or tag posted or required by the Fire Service for fire safety in any building,
structure or processing equipment;
11. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the
electrical system beyond its designed capacity or such other practices that tend to
undermine the fire safety features of the electrical system;
12. Failure to observe fire safety precaution for the following: a. Hot ashes, live
coals and embers; b. Flammable paints, varnishes, stains and organic coatings; c.
Flammable and combustible liquids or gases of any classification; d. Metallic magnesium
in any form; e. Blasting agents, explosives and special industrial, explosive materials,
blasting caps, black powder, dynamic, nitrocellulose, fulminates of any kind, and plastic
explosives containing ammonium salt or chlorate; f. Liquid nitroglycerine and liquid
trinitrotoluoene; g. Firework materials of any kind or form; h. Explosive dusts and
vapors; i. Welding or soldering; j. Industrial/commercial baking and drying; k. Smelting
and forging; or l. Refilling, distillation and solvent extraction of flammable/combustible
liquids; and
13. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not
included in this listing, shall likewise be allocated the same period.