Republicof the Philippines

Department of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

June 9, 2021

A DEPART MENY CIRCULAR

No. 2021 - (40
FOR : ALL UNDERSECRETARIES, ASSISTANT SECRETARIES,
DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS, REGIONAL OFFICES AND SERVICES;
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SPECIALTY HOSPITALS; CHIEFS OF
MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS; LOCAL GOVERNMET UNIT;
OTHER REGULATORY AGENCY AND OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT : Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter XVII —

“Sewage Collection and Disposal, Excreta Disposal and Drainage” of the
Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856)

Attached for your information and guidance is

a copy of the Revised Implementing Rules and
Regulations of Chapter XVII - “Sewage Collection and Disposal, Excreta Disposal and Drainage” of
the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856), signed last May 27, 2021.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

By Authority of the Secretary of Health:

MARIA ROSARIO S. VERGEIRE, MD, MPH, CESO IV

OIC Undersecretary of Health
Public Health Services Team

CC: MYRNA C CABOTAJE, MD, MPH, CESO IV

Undersecretary of Health, FICT — NCR & Luzon

ROGER P. TONG-AN, MD, MAN, RN

Undersecretary of Health, FICT — Central and South Luzon

ABDULLAH B. DUMAMA, JR, MD, CESO 11

Undersecretary of Health, FICT — Visayas and Mindanao

Building # 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, 1003 Manila * Trunkline: 6517800 local 1108, 1113, 1135
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 REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER XVII - LIST OF ANNEXES
“SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, EXCRETA DISPOSAL AND
DRAINAGE” OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 856) Amnex A House/Building Sewer Installation Ts \ _

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AnnexB Leaching
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Amnex C Evaluation Criteria for Sanitery Landfill as Disposal Site for Domestic Sludge
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Section 1
Scope of Application 1

AnnexD Outline Template of Project Description for Stationary Service Providers

Section 2 Definition of Terms i
Annex E Outline Template of Project Description for Mobile Service Providers
Section 3 Onsite Sanitation 3
Amnex F Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP)
Section 4 Offsite Sanitation 7
Annex G Engineer's Report
Section 5 Drainage 13

Section 6 Special Establishments 14

Section 7 Health Care Establishments 16

LIST OF FORMS

Section 8 Reuse and Disposal 17 Form 1 Environmental Sanitation Clearance (ESC)

Section 9 Occupational Health and Safety Plans and Programs "19 Form 2 Non-Coverage for Environmental Sanitation Clearance (NESC)

Section 10 Permits and Clearances 19 Form 3 Sanitation Technology Verification Clearance

Section 11 Roles and Responsibilities 23 Form 4 Application for Clearance to Construct/Install Sewage/Septage Disposal System
with Areas of Distinct Concern
Section 12 Inspection and Evaluation
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Form 5 Application Form for Environmental Sanitation Clearance (ESC)/Non-ESC (NESC)
Section 13 Penal Provision 3 Coverage
Section 14 Separability Clause 32 Form 6 Manifest Form for Fecal Sludge and Septage
Section 15 Repealing Clause 32 Form 7 EHS Form 103-B (ST) Inspection Form
Section 16 Effectivity 32 Form 8 Inspection Form Special Features

Form 9 EHS Form 107-Sanitary Order

Form 10 EHS Form 108-Compliance to Sanitary Order Issued

Form 11 EHS Form 112-Mission Order

Form 12 EHS Form 118-Notice of Hearing

 REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER XVII -
“SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, EXCRETA DISPOSAL AND
LIST OF FIGURES
DRAINAGE” OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 856)

Figure 1
Typical Sewerage Treatment Plant Flowchart
To carry out the provisions of Chapter XVII — “Sewage Collection and Disposal, Excreta

Figure 2 Flowchart for Securing an Environmental Sanitation Disposal and Drainage”, these rules and rules are hereby formulated for implementation and
Clearance/NESC strict compliance of all concerned.

Figure 3 Flowchart for Securing a Sanitation Technology Verification SECTION 1: SCOPE OF APPLICATION
Clearance

Manifest System Flowchart This Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (RIRR) shall apply to all individuals,
Figure 4
households, firms, establishments, industries, institutions, facilities, utilities; public and
Figure 5 Flowchart for the Issuance of ESC/NESC private operators, owners/administrators, and other entities engaged in the sewage,
wastewater, and excreta collection and disposal system. This also applies to those engaged in
desludging, collection, handling and transport, treatment, reuse, and disposal of fecal sludge
LIST OF TABLES
from cesspools, communal septic tanks, Imhoff tanks, sewage treatment plants/facilities, and
septage from household septic tanks. Further, the scope of this IRR applies to all local
Table 1 Quantitics of Sewage Flow
government units for the provision and maintenance of drainage system.

SECTION 2: DEFINITION OF TERMS

As used in this RIRR, the following terms shall mean:

2.1 Biodegradability Index — the ratio of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) to determine the capability of the sewage to be
degraded biologically.
22 Biosolids/Treated Sludge — the dewatered, primarily nutrient-rich organic material
generated as a by-product of biological wastewater treatment processes that can be
recycled (such as for use as a soil amendment).
23 Combined Sewer — a system designed to collect both sewage and stormwater runoff
in a single-pipe system to convey to a sewage or wastewater treatment plant.
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Desludger also known as excavator or service provider engaged in the collection or
removal of accumulated septage or fecal sludge from a septic tank and other sewage
treatment facility for treatment and reuse or disposal.
2.5 Desludging — the process of removing the accumulated sludge or septage from a
septic tank and other sewage treatment facility by pumping out or vacuuming and
transporting it to a treatment facility.
2.6 Drainage — a system that deals with surface runoff resulting from rain and conveying
it to water bodies.
2.7 Dry Weather Flow — the flow of wastewater in a combined sewer system during dry
weather. No storm water is included.
2.8 Engineer — a Sanitary Engineer.
29 Environmental Sanitation Clearance — the clearance issued by the Secretary of
Health or the duly authorized representative allowing the collection, handling,
transport, treatment, and disposal of sewage, fecal sludge, or septage.
2.10 Fecal Sludge the slurry that contains both solid and liquid wastes that accumulates
in an onsite sanitation system. It is a raw or partially digested slurry that results from
the collection, storage, or treatment of a combination of excreta and blackwater with
or without greywater.
2.11 Greywater — the wastewater from the kitchen, bath and/or laundry.
2.12 Interceptor — a component of a combined sewer network that helps to control the
flow coming from the sanitary sewer and/or from stormwater runoff directing it to
the wastewater treatment plant,
2.13 Land Application — the spreading, spraying, injection, or incorporation of sewage,
sludge, septage, (including material derived from sewage sludge, e.g., compost and
pelletized biosolids) into or below the surface of the land to obtain the soil-enhancing
quality of the material.
2.14 Local Health Authority — an official or employee responsible for the application of
a prescribed health measure in a local political subdivision. The Local Health
Authority at the provincial level is the Governor; the Mayor, for the city or
municipality, as the case may be,
2.15 Mobile Sanitary Facilities — refer to air, land, and sea vessels with toilet facilities,
such as portalets and chemical toilets,
2.16 Offsite Sanitation — a system of sanitation that is contained outside the lot occupied
by the dwelling and its immediate surroundings through sewer line or mobile
transport.
2.17 Onsite Sanitation a system of sanitation that is contained within the lot boundaries
— 2.2%
occupied by a dwelling. It also includes communal facilities which are self-contained
within the site in contrast to sewerage and dry latrines where excreta is removed from
the site.
2.18 Pre-Treatment — any component or combination of components that provides
treatment of wastewater prior to conveyance to a primary treatment; often, this
treatment is designed to mest primary, secondary, tertiary, and/or disinfection
treatment standards.
2.19 Primary Treatment — the physical treatment processes involving removal of
particles, typically by settling and flotation with or without the use of coagulants
(e.g, a grease interceptor or a septic tank provides primary treatment).
2.20 Safe Distance — an acceptable distance that should be maintained between the
sources of water supply and potential sources of contamination.
2.21 Sanitary Engineer — a person in government or private office duly registered with
the Board of Examiners for Sanitary Engineers (R.A. 1364).
2.22 Service Providers — thosc cngaged in desludging, collection, handling and transport,
treatment, reuse, and disposal of fecal sludge/septage/sewage from containment and
treatment facilities.
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2.23 Sanitation — the provision of services and facilities for hygiene promotion,
prevention of all environmental hazards from human contact, and improvement and
control of the environment and factors therein for the protection of health and welfare
of the public. For this RIRR, sanitation means management of human excreta, -
sewage and wastewater, septage and sludge from households, commercial, and other
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similar establishments from generation to disposal in order to protect human health.
2.24 Sanitation Inspector — a government official or personnel employed by the national,
provincial, city or municipal government, who enforces sanitary rules, laws, and
regulations and implements environmental sanitation activities under the supervision
of the provincial/city/municipal health officer/sanitary engineer.
2,25 Secondary Treatment — the biological and chemical treatment processes designed to
further remove organic matter.
2.26 Septage — the liquid, solid, and semisolid material that results from wastewater pre-
treatment in a septic tank, which must be pumped, hauled, treated, and disposed of
properly.
2.27 Septic Tank — a watertight rectangular receptacle designed and constructed to
receive and partially treat raw wastewater. The tank separates and retains settleable
and floatable solids suspended in the raw wastewater. Settleable solids settle to the
bottom to form a sludge layer.
2.28 Sewage — a wastewater generated from residential/domestic, commercial, industrial,
and institutional sources, including special establishments and health care facilities. It
is a combination of greywater, blackwater and/or used liquid wastes containing
substances generated from any sources that make the water unfit for intended or
beneficial uses; used interchangeably with wastewater.
Tertiary Treatment — also known as purification process which is used to further
reduce or remove contaminants to conform to national standards.
SECTION 3: ONSITE SANITATION
Where a public sewerage system is not available, sewage/wastewater from residences and
other establishments shall be discharged into a septic tank or sewage treatment system to be
constructed in accordance with the provisions under this Section.
31 HOUSE/BUILDING SEWER
Sewage from households and other establishments shall be conveyed through the
house/building sewer into the containment facility, i.e., septic tank, sedimentation
tank for primary treatment, or to any point of discharge. The following criteria shall
be considered in the installation of the house/building sewer:
3.1.1 The size of any house sewer shall be determined on the basis of the total
number of fixture units and/or water consumption and volume of wastewater
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100 mm. (4 in.) in diameter.
3.1.2 Any pipe materials approved by the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) of
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
3.1.3 Installation of house or building sewer shall be in accordance with the
procedures stated in Annex A (House/Building Sewer Installation).
3.2 SANITARY PRIVIES
Sanitary privy is a structure for the reception, disposition, and storage of excreta or
fecal sludge or sewage from households and other establishments. It shall consist of
super, mid, and substructure facilities and shall conform to the following minimum
requirements:
3.2.1 For non-water carriage or a toilet facility that requires no amount of water
necessary to wash the waste into receiving space (i.e., Ventilated Improved
Pit or VIP latrine)
a. It shall be located within a safe distance from any source of water supply
and should not be located in any area with high groundwater table as
certified by the local health office.
b. Tt shall consist of an
earthen pit, a floor covering the pit, and a toilet bowl.
It shall be so constructed in order that fecal matter and urine will be
deposited into the earthen pit which shall be completely flyproof. The
earthen pit described here pertains to compact soil in order to prevent
possible cave-in or erosion. Otherwise, shoring or a necessary similar
structure is required.
c. The pit shall be at least one-meter square with a minimum depth of 1.5
meters from the ground surface,
d. The floor should cover the pit tightly to prevent the entry of flies. It shall
be constructed with concrete or other impervious material.
e. The superstructure shall be constructed to provide comfort and privacy for
the users of the privy.
3.2.2 For water carriage or a toilet facility that requires water to wash or flush the
waste into the receiving space, i.e., pour-flush toilet, water-sealed toilet, and
flush-type toilet
a. The water-sealed bowl shall be installed on the floor to form a water-tight
and insect-proof joint.
b. The substructure in the form of a septic tank or any approved sewage
containment and treatment system from the cxisting guidelines of the
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Department of Health (DOH) shall be constructed to contain sewage or
blackwater.
c. No toilet facility shall be constructed without the appropriate sewage
containment, such as septic tank or any sewage treatment system,
approved by the DOH.
3.2.3 For other types of toilet facilities from air, land, and sea vessels used for
special events or emergencies and other purposes (e.g, chemical toilet,
portalet, or container toilet).
a. For temporary facilities used for special events or emergencies, an
Environmental Sanitation Clearance (ESC) that is valid for not more than
six (6) months or for the duration of the event shall be required.
b. For toilet facilities from air, land, and sea vessels, excreta shall be
managed in accordance with Section 4 (Offsite Sanitation of this RIRR).
c. In difficult areas (i.e., coastal, etc.) where containment facilities similar to
portalet or chemical toilet are used, this will be allowed provided that the
following conditions are satisfactory complied with:
i. Containment facilities are installed within the service area of the
or
service provider treatment facility.
il. Excreta and waste are collected, treated, and disposed of in
accordance with this RIRR.
33 SEPTIC TANK
Septic tank is a sewage containment and treatment structure constructed or installed
in individual households/single dwellings, a cluster of houscholds, or any
establishments specified in Section | of this RIRR and shall be constructed in
accordance with the following minimum requirements:
3.3.1 It shall be generally rectangular in shape and must have a minimum of two
compartments. The first compartment shall have a capacity of two-thirds of
the total volume of the tank.
3.3.2 It shall be watertight and built of concrete, whether precast or poured in
place. Concrete blocks may be used provided that water proofing is applied,
such as plastering, as stipulated in the National Structural Code of the
Philippines (NSCP).
3.3.3 It shall not be constructed under any building and shall be within safe
distance from any source of water supply identified or determined by a
Registered Sanitary Engineer of the Local Health Office.
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enter the septic tank or any part of the sewage treatment system.
3.3.5 Other requirements for the installation/construction of the septic tank, such as
septic tank capacity, inlet and outlet, tank proportions, inspection manholes,
construction methodology and plans, locations, operation, and maintenance
are stipulated in the DOH AO No. 2019-0047 (National Standard on the
Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Septic Tanks) and its
Operating Procedures.
The size and volume of the septic tank can be designed based on the volume
3.3.6
of sewage generated and can be modified to increase the treatment efficiency.
The following are types of septic tanks:
a. Individual/Single Dwelling Septic Tank. This facility can accommodate
a maximum of 10 persons or 1.89 m® of sewage per day.
b. Communal Septic Tank. This is a central sewage disposal system which
can accommodate a minimum of 11 persons and a maximum of 100
persons or 18.92 m® of sewage per day. This is technically preferable for
reasons of site limitations, facilitating construction, maintenance, or future
connection to public sewers or sewerage system.
¢. Modified Septic Tank. This is an alternative onsite sanitation technology
whose parts, materials, and components are modified by adding or
adjusting features to increase the sewage treatment efficiency.
The design of other sewage containment structures in terms of size, shape, or
materials shall be in accordance with Section 3.4 (Emerging Sewage
Treatment Technology).
34 EMERGING SEWAGE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
The emerging sewage treatment technologies are those facilities whose design
parameters, operating data, treatment efficiency performance, and experience are not
well established. Therefore, the expected performance of any new onsite sewage
treatment/disposal system shall be based upon experience at similar full-scale
installations or thoroughly documented prototype testing with the particular
wastewater. Critical parameters for these units are dependent upon the
manufacturers’ designs, materials, configuration, control systems, and associated
appurtenances.
Proposals on the emerging sewage treatment technologies shall be reviewed and
approved by the DOH. Performance data from similar treatment technologies may be
utilized in the case of new systems. However, a thorough investigation that is
adequately documented shall be provided to the reviewing authority to establish the
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reliability and applicability of such data. The review, assessment, and evaluation
procedures are described in Section 10.4 (Sanitation Technology Verification -
Clearance). :
SECTION 4: OFFSITE SANITATION
4.1 SEWAGE, SEPTAGE, AND FECAL SLUDGE
The proper management of sewage, septage, and fecal sludge is
vital to public health
and the environment. Sewage, septage, and fecal sludge must be collected and
transported to sewage and/or scptage trcatment facilities before these can be
discharged to water bodies or land, or reused.
41.1 SEWAGE/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
a. Sewage/Sewerage Lines. These refer to a network of sewer pipelines
designed to convey sewage and wastewater to a treatment facility. It shall
be watertight and free of cracks and faulty seals to avoid large amount of
infiltration and inflows.
i. All houses, buildings, and other establishments within 100 meter-
radius shall be connected to the sewer in areas where the sewerage
system is available.
it. For other establishments that generate wastewater as described in
Section 6 (Special Establishments), provision of pre-treatment system
in accordance with Section 6.3 (Pre-Treatment and Treatment) shall
apply.’
iii. Outfalls discharging effluent from a treatment plant shall be carried to
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the channel of stream where the outlet is discharged. This shall be
done in a manner that will not affect the quality of the water body or
will conform to the classification of the receiving water body. In cases
of deep sea water disposal, the dispersion model may be used in
determining the influence of movement or transport of pollutant,
iv. Sewerage lines must be leakfree and shall be maintained in a sanitary
and serviceable condition.
b. Sewage Treatment, Sewage treatment generally involves the following
stages of treatment—preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary
treatment. The treatment process can involve physical, chemical, or
biological processes or a combination of these processes depending on the
required effluent standards. A generalized layout of a sewage treatment
plant is shown in Figure 1 (Typical Sewage Treatment Plant Flowchart).
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 It shall be designed and constructed according, but not limited, to the
following requirements:
The location of the sewage treatment shall be consistent with the
Approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the local government unit
(LGU).
ii. The facility shall not be constructed within known active faults and
shall be evaluated for the presence of geologic hazards, foundation
stability, and hydrogeclogic character.
iil. The sewage treatment facility shall be located at a distance of at least
100 meters away from the nearest downwind community and shall be
equipped with odor control measures/devices.
iv. The design, plan, and construction shall be approved and supervised
by a Registered Sanitary Engineer.
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The facility must have an in-house water (effluent) quality monitoring
system based on the established treatment plant operational
parameters.
vi.= Laboratory facilities for control tests and other examinations for the
operation of facility must be provided.
4.1.2 SEPTAGE AND FECAL SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
Septage and fecal sludge management is integral to safe sanitation practices
and must be done to protect public health and the environment. Collection
and treatment of the accumulated septage, fecal sludge, or excreta shall be
disposed of in a manner approved by the DOH.
a. Collection and Transport. Septage, fecal sludge, and excreta collected
from any mobile or stationary toilet and sewage treatment facilities shall
be collected and transported in a manner that will prevent public nuisance.
An emergency response plan must be provided during the collection and
transport. The following conditions shall be strictly observed:
The collection vehicle used for the transport of septage, fecal sludge,
and excreta should be enclosed with leak-proof body and lock to
secure the septage and sludge and should withstand an impact with
another vehicle, especially under urban motoring conditions,
In case of accidental spillage, the sewage, sludge, or scum shall be
promptly removed or otherwise abated to prevent public nuisance
and health hazard.
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iii. All vehicles used to transport the material shall be maintained in a
clean exterior condition at all times. No defective or leaking
equipment shall be used in cleaning operations.
iv. All vehicles or equipment shall be kept in a clean condition when
not in use. Water used for rinsing such vehicles or equipment shall
be considered sewage and shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
approved by the Local Health Authority.
v. Raw sludge (untreated sludge) can be transported by land to a
stationary treatment facility. In case of inter-island transport, a pre-
treatment and proper containment of sludge is required.
vi. Collection vehicles should be in good running condition in
accordance with the safety standards on roadworthiness of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO).
vii. The vehicle should be properly marked with the following
information:
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Company name and contact number
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Body number
Markings or signages indicating its content
viii. During the operation, the desludger should carry a manifest form, an
ESC, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and other related
documents.
ix. The transfer of septage and sludge from the original vehicle to
another collection vehicle during transport is prohibited. However,
when such transfer is unavoidable, transfer techniques, such as
loading and unloading, shall be included in the operational process
and must be submitted to the DOH-Center for Health and
Development (CHD) to ensure the protection of public health and the
environment.
b. Septage and Fecal Sludge Transfer Station. Transfer stations or
underground holding tanks act as intermediate dumping points for fecal
sludge when it cannot be casily transported to a treatment facility. A
vacuum truck is required to empty transfer stations when these are full.
Transfer stations shall be designed and constructed, but not limited to the
following requirements:
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 i. Transfer stations should consist of a parking place for vacuum trucks
or sludge carts, a connection point for discharge hoses, and a storage
tank,
ii. The dumping point should be built low enough to minimize spills
when laborers manually empty their sludge carts.
ili. Transfer stations should include a vent, a trash screen to remove
large debris (garbage), and a washing facility for vehicles.
iv. The holding tank must be well-constructed to prevent leaching
and/or surface water infiltration.
v. For variations, such as a sewer discharge station (SDS), which is
similar to a transfer station but is directly connected to a
conventional gravity sewer main, sludge may be emptied and
released into the sewer main, either directly or at timed intervals
(e.g., by pumping), to optimize the performance of the sewer and the
wastewater treatment plant and to reduce peak loads.
vi. Transfer stations shall be equipped with recording systems to track
operation-specific information, such as quantity, input type, and
origin, to enable the service provider to plan and adapt to differing
loads more accurately.
. Manifest System. The transport of scptage and fecal sludge shall be 4.2 SANITATION
accompanied by a manifest. A manifest shall contain information such as SITE
point of origin, date and time of collection, type of sludge, volume,
destination, etc. as indicated in Form 6 (Sludge and Septage Manifest The owner/operator shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of basic
Form). This manifest shall be accomplished in four (4) copies by the sanitation facilities within the treatment and/or disposal site.
desludger and submitted to the following:
4.2.1 Minimum sanitation requirements shall apply to the following facilities:
i. Household or special and health care establishment
ii. Excavator/Transporter/Desludger
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iii. Disposal/Treatment Facility Operator
iv. Local Chief Executive or the duly authorized representative and/or
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Investment Promotion Areas (e.g, Special Economic Zone,
Philippine Economic Zone Authority or PEZA, Tourism
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Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority or TIEZA, Bases
Conversion and Development Authority or BCDA, etc.)
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. Septage and Fecal Sludge Processing and Treatment, It is mandatory
that septage and fecal sludge shall be processed and treated prior to
disposal. In processing and treating domestic sludge and septage, the
service provider shall apply the best applicable and cost-effective
techniques as approved by the DOH, but not limited to the following:
i. Thickening. This is the physical process of increasing the solids
concentration of the sludge to reduce its water content and volume to
facilitate the subsequent sludge treatment stages.
ii. Stabilization. This refers to the process of treating septage or
sludge through digestion of the biodegradable fraction of the organic
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matter present to decrease the risk of putrefaction, as well as reduce
the concentration of pathogens.
ili. Conditioning. This is the process of adding chemicals, such as
coagulants and polyelectrolytes, to increase sludge dewatering
capability and improve the capture of solids in the sludge dewatering
system.
iv. Disinfection. This is the process of deactivating or destructing
pathogenic microorganisms in sludge.
v. Dewatering. This is the removal of water and further reduction of its
volume through natural or mechanical processes.
vi. Thermal Treatment. This waste treatment technology uses heat to
either remove the water from the sludge (e.g., heat drying) or reduce
the sludge volume by both evaporation of water and destruction of
organic matter (e.g., incineration, pyrolysis, or gasification).
REQUIREMENTS AT TREATMENT AND/OR DISPOSAL
Hand washing facility (1)
Water closet (1)
Bathroom (1)
Drinking fountain (1)
Utility sink (1)
Ventilation and lighting
Flooring and walls shall be made of impervious materials.
All appurtenant plumbing fixtures shall be in accordance with the
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
There shall be provision for soap, mirror, and any approved hand-drying
material.
There shall be adequate and separate change rooms for both male and
female users with individual lockers for clothes and personal belongings.
The change room shall have a space requirement of at least 1.9 m2/user.
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4.2.2 Water supply facilities shall be in accordance with the IRR and Supplemental
IRR of Chapter II “Water Supply” of the Code on the Sanitation of the
Philippines (PD 856) as to quantity and quality.
4.23 There shall be good practice for Solid Waste Management and this shall
conform to the provisions of Chapter XVII “Refuse Disposal” and Republic
Act 9003 known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2001 and its
IRR.
424 The owner/operator shall establish an approved vermin abatement program fo
control the infestation of insects and rodents. It shall be in accordance with
the IRR of Chapter XVI “Vermin Control” of the Code on Sanitation of the
Philippines (PD 856).
4.2.5 The owner/operator shall provide and institute measures to control odor and
other nuisance that may be objectionable and offensive to personnel and the
community in accordance with the IRR of Chapter XIX “Nuisances and
Offensive Trades and Occupations” of thc Code on Sanitation of the
Philippines (PD 856).
43 ABANDONMENT
4.3.1 Every abandoned building or house sewer or part thereof shall be plugged or
capped within 1.5 meters of the property line.
4.3.2 Every cesspool, septic tank, seepage pit, or any sewage disposal system
which has been abandoned or has been discontinued otherwise from further
use or to which no waste or soil pipe from a plumbing fixture is connected,
shall have the sewage removed therefrom and be completely filled with earth,
gravel, concrete, or other approved material.
Every top cover of the cesspool, septic tank, seepage pit, or any sewage
disposal system shall be removed before filling and the filling shall not
extend above the top of the vertical portions of the sidewalls or above the
level of any outlet pipe until inspection has been called. After an inspection
by the Local Health Office, the cesspool, septic tank, or seepage pit shall be
filled to the level of the top of the ground.
4,34 It is unlawful for a person owning or controlling any cesspool, septic tank,
secpage pit, or any sewage disposal system on his'her premises, or in that
portion of any public street, alley, or other public property abutting such
premises to refuse or neglect to comply with the provisions of this Section or
upon receipt of notice from the local health authority.
4.3.5 Where disposal facilities are abandoned consequent to connecting any
premises with the public sewer, the person making the connection shall
conduct remediation measures prior to filling all abandoned facilities within
30 days from the time of connecting to the public sewer.
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4.3.6 The proponent must strictly follow the Environmental Compliance Certificate
(ECC) requirement on abandonment or submit an abandonment plan to be
approved and monitored by the LGU.
SECTION 5: DRAINAGE
It shall be the responsibility of every LGU to provide and maintain in a sanitary state and in
good repair, a satisfactory system of drainage in all inhabited areas where the treated
wastewater from buildings and premises could be emptied without causing nuisance to the
community and jeopardizing public health.
5.1 MUNICTPAL/CITY DRAINAGE
5.1.1 Every LGU, upon the effectivity/approval of this RIRR, shall conduct an
inventory of all onsite treatment and drainage system facilities.
5.1.2 Every LGU must regularly update the status of connection or interconnection
of all establishments and facilities per barangay/locality within their
jurisdiction.
All buildings, including special and health care establishments, discharging to
the existing drainage system shall conform to pre-treatment effluent standard
set by the accepting wastewater treatment facility.
5.1.4 Every LGU shall develop their Approved City/Municipal Drainage Master
Plan.
5.2 COMBINED SEWER/DRAINAGE AND SEPARATE SEWER
5.2.1 Storm Drainage
a No person shall dump or discharge any non-stormwater or pollutant into
the municipal stormwater drainage system.
b. Construction, use, maintenance, or continuance of any connection to the
municipal storm water drainage system from indoor drains, toilets or
which allows discharge of wastewater shall not be allowed.
¢. Adequate provisions shall be made to drain rainwater from low areas in
buildings and their premises.
d. Obstruction or interference with the normal flow of stormwater into or out
of the municipal drain system, unless approved by the City/Municipal
Engineer, shall not be allowed.
e. The drainage pipe installation and sewerage system of any premises
and/or connection with any public disposal system shall conform to the
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
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to guard against fouling, deposits of solids, or clogging and shall be with
adequate cleanouts in order that the pipes may be readily cleaned.
5.2.2 Sanitary Sewer
a. All liquid wastes, including greywater, must be discharged to the sanitary
sewer system.
b. Rainwater/runoff shall not be discharged or allowed to enter the sanitary
sewer system.
52.3 Combined Sewer
a. Combined sewer shall only be allowed in highly urbanized areas where
the carrying capacity of the receiving body of water is still attainable.
Under wet weather conditions, the bypass or overflow is allowed when
large amount ofstormwater would enter the system.
b. Dry weather flow/interceptor shall be installed before the outfalls.
SECTION 6: SPECIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Establishments, such as market and abattoirs, slaughter houses, dairies, poultries, piggeries,
and other facilities generating wastewater, as enumerated in the Department of Agriculture
(DA) AO No. 08. series of 1999, including industrial, laundry, mining, hospitals, clinics,
funeral parlors, laboratories, schools, hotels, resorts, apartments, condominiums,
subdivisions, malls, food and other similar establishments, as identified by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) AO 2016-08, that require discharge permit shalt
obtain an ESC and other necessary permits and clearances in accordance with this RIRR.
In areas where sewerage system is not available, all special establishments shall install an
onsite treatment facility and the effluent quality must conform to the standards set by the
DENR.
6.1 CRITERIA
As defined in these Orders, special establishments are waste generators that produce
wastewater which possesses a biodegradability index of values ranging from 0.1 to 1.
The wastewater is classified based on the establishment’s generated wastewater such
as domestic wastewater, commercial wastewater, and industrial wastewater.
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6.1.1 Domestic Wastewater. Wastewater generated as a result of the ordinary
daily use of domestic premises which can be derived from, but not limited
to, dwellings, business buildings, institutions, and the like.
6.1.2 Commercial Wastewater. Wastewater generated from commercial _
establishments that is similar in composition to domestic wastewater, but
which may have one or more of its constituents exceed typical domestic
ranges. This can be derived from, but not limited to, restaurants, shopping
malls, markets, resorts, beauty salons, and other similar establishments.
6.1.3 Industrial Wastewater. Wastewater generated from any industrial process
resulting from industry, manufacture, trade, automotive repair, vehicle wash,
business or medical, activity, or any other similar operations that may
contain toxic or hazardous constituents.
6.2 CATEGORIES OF WASTE BASED ON BIODEGRADIBILITY
The determination of whether liquid waste can be treated by biological process or not
is crucial in choosing the appropriate treatment design for an establishment or
facility. In this regard, the ratio of BODS to COD or Biodegradable Index can be
used to determine its biodegradable capacity.
6.2.1 BOD/COD > 0.6 — This means that the wastewater is fairly biodegradable
and can be effectively treated biologically.
6.2.2 0.3 <BOD/COD < 0.6 — Seeding is necessary to treat it biologically as the
process is slow and so is the acclimation of the microorganisms that will help
in the degradation process.
6.2.3 BOD/COD < 0.3 — Wastewater cannot be treated biologically. This is due to
the fact that the wastewater generated from these establishments inhibits the
activity of microorganisms due to toxicity.
6.3 PRE-TREATMENT AND TREATMENT
Establishments are required to provide pre-treatment and treatment systems in order
to reduce the pollution loading of wastewater as defined in this Order and to comply
with the effluent and biosolids standards of the DENR and DOH.
6.3.1 Special establishments that engage in food preparation or any activity in
which grease is a by-product of production shall provide or install a suitable
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Philippines.
6.3.2 Special establishments in areas where sewerage system is available shall
employ pre-treatmentto lower the wastewater strength before discharging to
the treatment facility using the wastewater acceptance criteria.
SECTION 7: HEALTH CARE ESTABLISHMENTS
Hazardous health care wastes such as pharmaceuticals, toxic chemicals, hormone disruptors,
anti-microbial resistant residue, and other infectious materials shall be treated prior to release
into the environment. The following conditions shall be strictly observed:
7.1 Chemical wastes, especially photochemical, aldehydes (formaldehyde and
glutaraldehyde), colorants, and pharmaceuticals, shall be collected and treated in
accordance with the provisions of the DENR-DOH Joint Administrative Order 2005-
02.
7.2 A grease trap shall be installed to remove grease, oil, and other floating materials
from the kitchen wastewater. Collected grease must be removed every 2-4 weeks and
must be properly stored and disposed of according to the provisions of Republic Act
9003.
7.3 Blood, collected body fluids, and rinsing liquids from the operating room, clinical
laboratory, and the intensive care unit (ICU) shall be treated prior to discharge to the
sewer system in reference to the DOH Health Care Waste Management Manual.
7.4 Wastewater from the dental department should be pre-treated by installing amalgam
separator or any equivalent pre-treatment devices at the patient treatment chairs.
7.5 Health care facilities may connect to the municipal wastewater treatment provided
that pre-treatment has been done for hazardous liquid waste and its
characteristics are
acceptable to the receiving treatment facility.
7.6 Health care facilities that are not connected to any municipal treatment plant shall
operate their own wastewater treatment plants.
7.7 Biosolids or treated sludge generated from an onsite treatment of health care facility
sewage that contains high helminths and fecal coliforms shall be treated and shall
conform to DOH standards prior to disposal.
7.8 Patients given high doses of radioactive isotope for therapy should use toilet (and
septic tank/vault) facilities separate from those used by "non-radioactive" patients.
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to flush it at least 3 times after use. Disposal shall be referred to the guidelines of the
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
7.10 A Health Safety and Management Plan (HSMP) shall be prepared as a guide for risk
management for all types of wastes in health care facilities.
SECTION 8: REUSE AND DISPOSAL
8.1 ONSITE SANITATION
8.1.1 Every new household or other establishment to be constructed shall be
provided with a plan and specifications for cxcreta or sewage disposal system
approved by the Local Health Office prior to construction. The city or
municipal Building Official shall refer all applications for Sanitary/Plumbing
Permit to the Local Health Office for the review of Sanitary Plans and
checking of sanitary facilities. The reuse or disposal of excreta, sewage, and
septage in an onsite system should conform to the following minimum
requirements:
a.The dried fecal sludge or humus of a fully utilized ventilated pit latrine
shall be reused or disposed in accordance with the existing national
guidelines on safe use and application.
b. The effluent of septic tanks and other onsite sewage disposal system
shall be discharged into a subsurface soil or absorption field, where
applicable, or shall be treated further with some type of a purification
device/process.
c. The treated effluent may be discharged into a sewer/drainage leading to a
stream or body of water if it conforms to the effluent quality standards
prescribed by the DENR in DAO 2016-08.
d. The design, construction, and location of leaching tile fields and leaching
beds are set forth in Annex B (Leaching Tile System).
e. Oils, greases, industrial/commercial liquid wastes, toxic chemicals, and
wastewater shall not be discharged to a (leaching field) subsurface
sewage disposal system,
f. For onsite sanitation facility that requires septage treatment and disposal,
refer to Section 4 (Offsite Sanitation).
g. Other alternative sewage disposal system that utilizes a method of
treatment other than a subsurface sewage disposal system (e.g., sand
filtration, chlorination, disinfection, effluent filter, etc.) or those
classified as arcas of distinct concern must be approved by the DOH.
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The effluent from sewage/septage treatment plant may be discharged into a stream or
body of water or reuse provided that it conforms to effluent quality standards
prescribed by the DENR. For treated sludge or biosolids, the quality must conform to
the standard set by the national government, such as the DA, DOH, DENR, and
other agencies.
The specific reuse or application of effluent and biosolids shall be subject to the
guidelines to be developed for agricultural and aquaculture purposes, public parks
and landscaping, golf courses, domestic (household) landscaping, sanitary landfill
cover, firefighting, and sanitation products, such as bricks, which human beings
come in close contact with.
8.2.1 TREATED SEWAGE
a. Disinfection of the effluent shall be provided as applicable based on
national standards. The design shall consider meeting both the bacterial
standards and the disinfectant residual limit in the effluent.
b. Dechlorination process shall apply to the use or disposal of effluent that
underwent chlorine disinfection to reduce the toxicity due to chlorine
residuals.
c. The proper disposal of treated sewage shall conform to the provisions of
this RIRR.
d. The DOH, in coordination with other government agencies, shall develop
guidelines on the disposal and use of treated sewage.
e. All effluent discharge must comply with the DENR General Effluent
Standard (GES).
8.2.2 TREATED/PROCESSED DOMESTIC SEPTAGE AND FECAL
SLUDGE
The treated/processed domestic sludge shall be reused and disposed of
through the following options:
a. Landfilling. This process involves co-disposal of domestic sludge with
solid waste in a sanitary landfill. For cvaluation criteria for sanitary
landfill as disposal site for domestic sludge, refer to Annex C.
b. Land Application. This is the process of spreading sludge on or just
below the soil subsurface. The sludge may be applied to agricultural land
or forest land to facilitate nutrient transport and increase water retention.
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i. The application of processed sludge as fertilizer, soil enhancer, and
conditioner shall be in accordance with the standards and guidelines
set by the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) of the
DA.
ii. The application and disposal of treated sludge or biosolids that arc _
not within the scope of the DA should conform to the minimum
requirements set by the DOH (i.e., landscaping, backfilling, soil
covering materials, etc.).
ili. The treated sludge can be used as fuel for heat and energy recovery.
c. Other methods for reuse and disposal accepted by the DOH
SECTION 9: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS/PROGRAMS
9.1 The service provider/operators shall have an Occupational Safety and Health
Plan/Program for their personnel in consonance with the Occupational Safety and
Health Standards Act of 2017 (RA 11058) and in accordance with the integrated
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)}-DOH Occupational Safety and
Health Standards.
9.2 The operators shall include in their manual of operations the proper and safe
operation and maintenance of treatment and disposal facilities for sewage, septage,
and domestic sludge.
9.3 The plant operators shall observe and require their personnel to wear the appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times during the operation,
9.4 The personnel involved in the operation shall undergo the appropriate training
regarding sewage, sludge and septage collection, handling, treatment, disposal, and
maintenance of facilities and cquipment, including emergency response. The training
service provider shall secure approval from the Health Human Resource
Development Bureau (HHRDB) of the DOH.
9.5 The operator and personnel shall secure a health certificate from the City/Municipal
Health Office (CHO/MHO).
SECTION 10: PERMITS AND CLEARANCES
This section presents the different environmental and sanitation permits and clearances that
project proponents must secure prior to construction of sanitation facilities. Regulatory
approvals from the DOH and the local health offices shall be obtained for these permits and
clearances.
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SEPTAGE, AND FECAL SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
10.1.1 The ESC is a prerequisite to the issuance of the Sanitary Permit. It shall
remain valid unless suspended or revoked by the CHD for violation of any
provisions of this RIRR. The following shall secure an ESC:
a. Any individual, firm, or service provider/operator in govemment or
private office, who will be engaged or is currently engaged in the
collection/destudging, handling, transport, treatment, and disposal of
sewage, sludge, and septage is required to sccure an ESC (Form 1) prior
to operation from the Secretary of Health or the Director of the concerned
Center for Health Development (CHD) as the duly authorized
representative
Special and health care establishments
Operators or firms engaged in the operation of disposal site for treated
sludge or biosolids
. Operators or firms providing sanitation services as described in Section
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10.1.2 The minimum requirements for an ESC application are as follows;
a. Project Description (PD). This document discusses and provides
information on the operational processes, environmental sanitation, site
information, (i.e., the topography, geological conditions, and hydrology),
health and safety management plan, and other relevant requirements as
prescribed in Annexes D (Outline Template of PD for Stationary Service
Providers) and E (Outline Template of PD for Mobile Service Providers).
Attached to the project description is a sworn statement of accountability
by the service providet/proponcnt.
Plans and Designs. Any person, government or private entity, firm and/or
agency, corporation, institution or local government unit which intends to
construct a public sewerage system or sewage treatment plant shall be
required to submit plans, designs, and the necessary data and
specifications. In case there is an existing one, the as-built plan and
specifications shall be submitted. The designs shall be reviewed and
approved by a Registered Sanitary Engineer of a local health office. All
projects, including those of the government, shall be sighed and sealed by
a Registered Sanitary Engineer.
Health and Safety Management Plan. This shall be submitted to ensure
that health, sanitation, and safety concerns are integrated in the
implementation of project activities and processes (Annex F).
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d. Engineer’s Report. This report shall be submitted for project proposals
that do not need ESCs (Annex G). This is only applicable for onsite -
treatment facilities with treatment capacity of less than 60 cubic meters.
In this regard, a Non-ESC Coverage shall be secured (Form 2).
e. Any individual or firm engaged solely in the collection or desludging
operation shall also secure an ESC with the following attached
documents:
i. Memorandum of Agreement between the stationary
(sewage/septage treatment and disposal facility) and desludger
(mobile) service provider
ii. An authenticated copy of the ESC issued to the sewage/septage
treatment and disposal facility
iii. Map of the Service Coverage Area
10.1.3 The following procedures shall be observed in applying for an ESC:
a. The notarized ESC application (Form 5) with the Project Description and
relevant attachments shall be filed in the City/Municipal Health Office
that has jurisdiction over the operational service area. The application,
together with the findings and recornmendation of the City/Municipal
Health Office, shall then be forwarded to the CHD for the issuance of the
ESC upon compliance with the requirements.
b. if the
ESC applications shall be submitted to the Provincial Health Office
service coverage area is more than two LGUs. If the coverage area is
confined within a single LGU, ESC applications shall be submitted to
the City/Municipal Health Office. For the National Capital Region
(NCR), applications shall be submitted directly to the DOH NCR.
c. In cascs where the service coverage area for collection and desludging,
treatment and disposal involves two or more regions, the service
provider shall secure an ESC from the concerned CHDs.
SANITARY/PLUMBING PERMIT
10.2.1 The city or municipal Building Official shall refer all applications for
Sanitary/Plumbing Permit to the Local Health Office for checking of
sanitary facilities prior to the issuance of the building permit. The
construction and installation of sanitation facilities shall be in accordance
with the standard design and specifications and shall be signed by the
Registered Sanitary Engineer before the issuance of the Occupancy Permit.
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 10.2.2 The owner/operator or the authorized representative agent shall file an consider the physical environment, the institutional structure, and
application for a Sanitary/Plumbing Permit to the Local Health Office for supporting infrastructure.
construction, installation, alteration or extension of an individual excreta and
sewage disposal, a sewage treatment, subsurface absorption system, or other 10.4.2 The DOH, in coordination with other national government agencies, shail
treatment device prior to start of work. develop guidelines and protocol on sanitation technology verification and _

evaluation of new emerging sewage treatment technology.

103 OPERATIONAL PERMIT 10.4.3 The mechanism on the sanitation technology verification shall be issued
through a manual of operations.
10.3.1 No person shall discharge or permit or cause to discharge the effluent from
an individual sewage disposal system or other putrescible or offensive 10.5 CLEARANCE TO CONSTRUCT/INSTALL SEWAGE/SEPTAGE DISPOSAL
wastes from his/her premises unless an application for an operational permit SYSTEM WITH AREAS OF DISTINCT CONCERN
has been approved by the Local Health Office.
10.3.2 Only a person or dwelling owner who complies with the requirements of this A disposal system with areas of distinct concern shall be investigated to prevent and
RIRR shall be issued an operational permit. contro! the spread of contamination that may pose public health problems. Clearance
10.3.3 The Local Health Office, at any reasonable time, may inspect the sewage shall be secured prior to construction or installation on the following ground
disposal system, sample the effluent, or take any other step which the office conditions:
deems necessary to ensure compliance with this RIRR. The loca! health
authority may utilize inspection reports submitted by the local health officer, 10.5.1 A minimum soil percolation rate faster than one inch per minute or slower
sanitary engineer, sanitation inspector, or other qualified national or local than one inch in 30 minutes
government personnel to determine operational compliance. 10.5.2 Groundwater level less than 4.5 meter below ground surface
10.5.3 Ledge rock/bedrock less than 2 meter below ground surface
104 SANITATION TECHNOLOGY VERIFICATION CLEARANCE 10.5.4 Soils with slopes exceeding 25 percent
10.5.5 Located within the drawdown area of an existing public water supply
10.4.1 New emerging sewage and septage treatment technology shall secure well/source with a withdrawal rate in excess of 1 m® per minute.
approval from the DOH and shall be subjected to the following assessment
and evaluation procedures: SECTION 11: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

111 DOH Central Office — Disease Prevention and Control Bureau — Environmental
a. Desk Review. In this process, the sanitation technology can be evaluated
and Occupational Health
during conceptual or prototype stages. This will identify the fundamental
flaws in the process design before the expensive laboratory and field
11.1.1 Update and/or formulate guidelines and design standards on the collection,
assessments are undertaken.
b. Functionality Assessment. This will require process performance, treatment, and disposal of sewage, including guidelines for the building
design, construction, use, and maintenance of sewage/wastewater and
laboratory tests, and analysis to assess thc ability of the sanitation
technology to perform the intended purpose.
sludge/septage treatment systems in accordance with the Code on a regular
basis.
c. Site Performance Assessment. This will assess the manner in which
the sanitation technology performs in the field. Following the desk
11.1.2 Issue and promulgatc additional rules and regulations in the form of
review and functionality assessment, this assessment evaluates whether
Administrative Orders or Memorandum Circulars to implement the
the performance of the technology is aligned with the process description
and claims made. provisions of the Code and ensure compliance with policies, plans, standards
and guidelines. Issue office guidelines or Memorandum Circulars to guide the
d. Context Evaluation. This considers a range of criteria to evaluate the
CHD, Local Health Office and Provincial/City/Municipal Sanitary Engineer
applicability of the sanitation technology in a specific context. This will
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11.1.3 Evaluate, review, approve and/or take final action on amendments to existing
RIRR as well as on the incorporation of other provisions, which are not yet
explicitly made supplementary to the Code and
its IRR.
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11.2.1 Validate applications for and issue ESCs.
11.2.2 Review and approve the HSMPs.
11.23 In cases when discrepancies are found in the operation of the establishment
after due process, revoke or suspend the ESC of the service provider/operator
upon the recommendation of the Provincial/City/Municipal Health Office.
11.24 Monitor and evaluate compliance of service providers to the ESC and HSMP,
11.25 Provide technical assistance to and facilitate training of service
provider/operators, personnel, and LGUs.
11.3 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs)
11.3.1 Review and endorse ESC applications to CHD.
11.3.2 Monitor compliance of service providers to the ESCs and HSMPs within the
IPAs’ administrative jurisdiction and submit reports to CHD.
11.3.3 Formulate and legislate ordinances related to sewage, sludge, and septage
collection, handling, transport, treatment, and disposal.
11.3.4 Appoint a Sanitary Engineer, scparatc and distinct from the Provincial/City
Engineering Office.
11.3.5 Secure their own ESCs from the CHD in the event that IPAs will
provide/operate their own treatment facilities.
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11.4.1 Local Health Authority
a. Develop a sewerage and drainage master plan.
b. Formulate ordinances on the mandatory connection to sewerage system.
In areas without a sewerage system, all households and establishments are
required to install/construct their individual sewage containment facility.
c. Development Local Sustainable Sanitation Plan which includes sewage
and septage management program.
d. Provide necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and other logistics
support to the City/Municipal Health Office in the conduct of monitoring,
evaluation, and inspection of establishments covered by this RIRR.
e. Direct the local health officer in the enforcement of this RIRR.
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f. Create a plantilla position for Sanitary Engineer for provincial, city and
municipal health office.
g- Orient barangay captains or duly authorized representatives on the use of
the Manifest Form and the provisions of this RIRR.
11.4.2 Provincial Health Office (PHO)
a. Review, evaluate, and endorse ESC applications to CHD.
b. Monitor compliance of service providers to ESC conditions (i.e., EMP,
EMoP, and HSMP) within the PHO’s administrative jurisdiction, and
submit quarterly reports to CHD.
¢. Formulate and legislate ordinances related to sewage, sludge and septage
collection, handling, transport, treatment, and disposal to ensure efficient
and effective implementation of the program,
d. Appoint a Sanitary Engineer for the PHO.
e. Prioritize activities in support of the overall sanitation program through
the provision of appropriate budget.
f. Assist in the implementation of policies and programs involving health
services for this RIRR.
g- Provide necessary supplies, equipment, and other logistics support to the
City/Municipal Health Office in the conduct of monitoring, evaluation,
and inspection of establishments covered by this RIRR.
114.3 City/Municipal Health Office (C/MHO)
a. Appoint a Sanitary Engineer for the C/MHO,
b. Adopt and implement national rules and regulations and provincial
ordinances related to sewage, sludge and septage collection, handling,
transport, treatment, and disposal.
¢. Receive and review notarized ESC applications, conduct site inspection,
and recommend appropriate actions.
d. Implement the provisions of this RIRR through quarterly inspection or as
the need arises.
¢. Issue Health Certificates, Sanitary Permits, and other relevant permits,
f. Provide necessary supplies, equipment, and other logistics support to the
C/MHO in the conduct of monitoring, evaluation, and inspection of
establishments covered by this RIRR.
g. Implement the posting of the Sanitation Standard Rating Sticker for
public guidance.
h. In cases when discrepancies are found in the operation of the
establishment after due process, revoke the Sanitary Permit of the service
provider/operator upon the recommendation of the C/MHO.
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sanitation and public health. (LLDA).
Prioritize activities in support of the overall sanitation program through 11.5.11 The PCO shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
provision of appropriate budget.
. Enforce the provisions of this RIRR. a. Supervise the sewage and sludge treatment and disposal facility and
submit quarterly reports to the EMB Regional Office/LLDA, copy
11.4.4 Provincial/City/Municipal Sanitary Engineer furnish the host LGU and its local health office on the operations of the
facility.
a. Evaluate detailed engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and b. Perform other responsibilities and functions stipulated in the DAO No.
engineering reports and documents for sanitation facilities as to 2014-02 known as Revised Guidelines for Pollution Control Officer
compliance to technical requirements under the Building Code and Accreditation (existing duties and responsibilities of Pollution Control
Sanitation Code. officer) as mandated by the DENR.
Lead the enforcement of the provisions of this RIRR as well as of the
operating procedures issued therefore, including inspection and 11.5.12 Comply with the provisions of this RIRR.
coordination.
When any work is found to be contrary to the provisions of this RIRR, 11.6 OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES
recommend the discontinuance of the habitation or use of the facility and
prescribe the terms and conditions of work resumption. 11.6.1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental
The Provincial Sanitary Engineer reviews the completeness of documents Management Bureau (DENR-EMB)
of applicants, endorses approved documents to CHD, and returns
documents to applicants when disapproved. a. Implement the accreditation of the PCO as per DENR A.O. #02 s. 2014.
b. Ensure that all establishments and facilities as described in this RIRR
11.5 MOBILE/STATIONARY SERVICE PROVIDER/OPERATOR have secured ESCs prior to
issuance of the ECC and Discharge Permit.
c. Monitor the environmental compliance of the establishments and facilities
11.5.1 Secure an ESC prior to operation, within the scope of this RIRR.
11.5.2 Develop and seek approval of the HSMP. d. Notify the DOH of non-compliance or notice of violation issued to all
11.53 Comply strictly with operational policies and regulations. establishments and facilities covered by RIRR. this
11.54 Be knowledgeable/trained on desludging, collection and transport, and
treatment of septage or sludge and clean-up activities during spillage. 11.6.2 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
11.5.5 Issue a certificate of desludging upon the request of clients.
11.5.6 Submit to DOH Regional Offices a list of households, establishments, or a. Promulgate provisions of this RIRR through Memorandum Circulars to
facilities that have undergone desludging on a quarterly basis. LGUs.
11.5.7 Ensure compliance with the effluent standard and report monitoring results b. Conduct compliance monitoring of LGUs on this RIRR.

to DENR as part of Self-Monitoring Report (SMR). Copy furnish the Local c. Establish a system of coordination and cooperation among the citizenry,

Health Office or the IPA, as the case may be, on the environmental local executives, and DILG to ensure effective and efficient delivery of
sanitation services to the public.
compliance and monitoring report (i.e, CMR).
11.5.8 Maintain the sanitary state and preserve a clean and healthy environment in 11.6.3 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
the establishment or facility as provided for in this RIRR.
11.5.9 Assist health authorities in the conduct of inspection.
a. Provide guidance to the City and Municipal Building Officials in the
11.5.10 Employ a full-time in-house Pollution Control Officer (PCO) duly
accredited by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the DENR
performance of their duties and responsibilities pertinent to
the Building
Codes of the
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construction and infrastructure and facilities development in the form of
Memorandum Circulars or guidelines to implement and ensure
compliance with the provisions of this RIRR.
¢. Promote septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems
through the National Sewerage and Septage Management Program.
d. Coordinate with water service providers and LGUs in the preparation of a
compliance plan.
11.6.4 Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
a. Issue a Memorandum Circular for concessionaires on the adoption of this
RIRR.
b. Conduct audit and compliance monitoring of its
concessionaires.
c. Submit an Audit Report to the DOH on a semi-annual basis on the
compliance of the concessionaires.
11.6.5 Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)
a. Issue a Memorandum Circular to promulgate the provisions of this IRR.
b. Direct the local water districts and Rural Waterworks and Sanitation
Association (RWSA) to develop and implement sewage and septage
management in accordance with this policy.
c. Extend technical assistance to local water districts and RWSAs on the
development and implementation of sewage and septage management.
d. Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of water
districts and RWSAs on sewage and septage management.
e. Submit performance and compliance report of water districts and RWSAs
to the DOH on a semi-annual basis.
11.6.6 Department of Agriculture (DA)
Lead the development of standards and guidelines for the safe use of trated
wastewater, sludge/biosolids for agriculture and aquaculture application in
coordination with DOH and other government agencies
SECTION 12: INSPECTION AND EVALUATION
It shall be the duty of the city and municipal health officer to cause the inspection, monitoring
and evaluation of every onsite and offsite sewage, wastewater, septage treatment, and
pam
disposal facility at least once every three (3) months and to cause additional inspection, re-
inspection, and evaluation as deemed necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this
RIRR.
The Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation Inspector shall be equipped with portable
environmental quality testing equipment to
validate environmental reports.
12.1 REPORT OF INSPECTION
12.1.1 The Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation Inspector who conducted the
inspection shall complete the sanitary inspection report, and whenever form
issued indicates non-compliance to any item, the inspector shall notify the
holder of the sanitary permit of the corrections to be made and indicate a
reasonable compliance period.
a. The recommended corrective measures shall be made specific to facilitate
understanding of the owner or manager of the establishment.
b. Reasonable compliance period or grace period shall be inclusive of
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
12.1.2 The Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation Inspector who conducted the
inspection shall likewise prepare a sanitary order (EHS Form No. 107) for
approval by the city or municipal health officer or chief of the sanitation
division/section/unit, as the case may be.
12.1.3 Within 48 hours of the inspection or evaluation, the original copy of the
inspection report (Form 7-EHS Form No. 103-B) and the sanitary order shall
be furnished to and acknowledged by the holder of the sanitary permit or the
owner/service provider/operator of the establishment/facility. The inspection
report shall be personally delivered or shall be sent through electronic mail or
postal service registered with return card.
12.2 SANITATION INSPECTION FEE
The fees payable for every inspection shall be of such amount as prescribed by the
local ordinance.
123 MISSION ORDER
12.3.1 The city or municipal health officer or the chief of the sanitation
division/section/unit of the Local Health Office, as the case may be, shall
issue a Mission Order (Form 11-EHS Form No. 112) for every sanitation
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 inspection that will be conducted by the Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation
Inspector.
12.3.2 The mission order must contain the date, mission order number and series,
the name of the inspector and the 1D. number, the business name and
addresses, categories establishments or facilities, and the scheduled date of
of
inspection. This must be shown to the owner/service provider/operator of the
establishment before any inspection is conducted. The immediate supervisor
of the inspector shall monitor the enforcement of the mission order.
12.3.3 Sanitary inspection conducted without mission order is prohibited.
a. Provided, that in cases of extreme urgency or exigency of service, or
where the sanitation issue is apparent and readily perceptible, and where
public health or safety is in danger, a Mission Order may be dispensed
with.
b. Provided further, that all the reportorial requirements after the inspection
shall be complied with by the inspector.
12.3.4 The owner/service provider/operator of the establishment or facility shall
report to the local health officer or chicf of sanitation division/section/unit
any unauthorized inspection that was executed.
12.4 RE-INSPECTION
12.4.1 If upon re-inspection of the establishment/facility after the deadline, the
Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation Inspector finds that correction has not
been effected, this shall be reported to the local health officer who shall
recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit.
12.4.2 A copy of the inspection form and any notice served shall in all cases be filed
and kept by the Local Health Office and be available for inspection by
authorized officials.
12.5 SERVICE OF NOTICE
12.5.1 Whenever an
inspection and evaluation form indicates non-complying items,
the local health officer shall serve to the holder of the permit or the
owner/service provider/operator a sanitary order requiring him/her, within the
time (grace period) stated in the order, to take remedial action as may be
specified therein.
12.5.2 In case of non-compliance with the terms of the first sanitary order, the health
officer may cause the issuance of a second notice to the holder of the permit
or the owner/service provider/operator.
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a. Ifthe owner of the establishment needs additional time to comply with the
first sanitary order, he or she shall request the local health officer in
the
writing, prior to the expiration of said sanitary order, for an extension
of the grace period. The local health officer, upon the recommendation of
i;
the Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation Inspector who conducted the
inspection, will act on such request.
b. The city or municipal health officer shall call the holder of the sanitary
permit to show cause, at a time and place stated in the notice, why the
permit issued to the establishment/facility shall not be revoked (Form 12-
Notice of Hearing-EHS Form No. 118).
12.6 REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT
12.6.1 After prior notices and hearing as provided above, the local health officer, if
certain that the terms of the two notices have not been complied with or that
failure to comply therewith is not excusable, shall recommend to the local
health authority the revocation of the said permit.
12.6.2 After the second sanitary order on an extended grace period, a re-inspection
was conducted and still the owner/service provider/operator fails with such
order as reported by the Sanitary Engineer and/or Sanitation Inspector, the
local health officer shall recommend the revocation of the sanitary permit
without delay and shall inform other related agencics of the city or
municipality of such revocation.
12.6.3 The local health officer shall recommend to the local health authority the
lifting of suspension of permit whenever the owner/service provider/operator
of the establishment/facility complies with notices.
12.6.4 The owner/service provider/operator of the establishment/facility may file a
motion for reconsideration to the local health authority if he/she is not
satisfied with the action of the local health officer.
12.6.5 The local health authority may file court proceedings against any
establishment continuously operating after the revocation of its permit.
SECTION 13: PENAL PROVISION
131 Unless otherwise provided in any Chapter or Section in this Code, any person who
shall violate, disobey, refuse, omit, or neglect to comply with any of rules and
regulations promulgated under this Code shall be guilty of misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6)
months or by a fine not exceeding one thousand pesos (P1,000) or both, upon the
discretion of the court.
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 ANNEX A: HOUSE/BUILDING SEWER INSTALLATION
13.2 Any person who shall interfere, hinder, or oppose any officer, agent, or member of
.

the DOH or of the bureaus and offices under it in the performance of his/her duty as 1. The house/building sewer shall be laid in good alignment and at a uniform slope of not
such under this Code, or shall tear down, mutilate, deface or alter any placard or
notice affixed to the premises in the enforcement of the Code shall be guilty of
less than 1:50 (2%) toward the point of disposal; provided that, where it is impracticable,

misdemeanor and punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not due to the depth of the street sewer or to the structural features or to the arrangement of
exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding one thousand pesos (P1,000) or any building or structure, to obtain a slope of 1:50 (2%), any such pipe or piping with 100
both, depending on the discretion of the court. mm diameter or larger may have a slope of not less than 1:100 (1%).

SECTION 14: SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

2.
In the event that any rule, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or words of this RIRR is
declared invalid for any reason, the other provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 15: REPEALING CLAUSE
Whenever the house sewer is located within 25 meters of a well or spring or any drinking
water source, the house sewer shall meet the ten (10) foot head of water test for fifteen
minutes. When water is not available or when there is a danger of freezing, the air or
smoke test may be used.

If any clause, sentence or provision of this Order shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, 3. House or building sewer piping shall be laid on a firm bed throughout its entire length,
the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and effective, and any such piping laid in ground shail be laid on a bed of approved materials and shail

be adequately supported.
SECTION 16; EFFECTIVITY

4. House sewer of other drainage piping or part thereof, which is made of materials other
This RIRR shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation and upon filing three (3) certified copies to the University of the than those approved for use under or within a building, shall not be installed under or
Philippines Law Center. within 0.60 m. (2 ft.) of any building, or structure or parts thereof, nor less than 0.30 m. (1

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ft.) below the surface of the ground. The provisions of this paragraph include structures
Approved on this dayof twothousand twenty one.
such as porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered, roof patios, carports, covered

walls, covered driveways, and similar structures or appurtenances.

5. Non-metallic house sewer piping shall not be run or laid in the same trench with water
service pipes or any underground water pipes unless both of the following requirements

are met:
a. The bottom of the water piping at all points shall be at least 30 cm. (1 ft.) above the

top of the sewer pipeline.

b. The water piping shall rest on a solid shelf at one side of the common trench.

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ANNEX B: LEACHING TILE SYSTEM 2. CONSTRUCTION

1. DESIGN
a. Drain lines shall be constructed of materials not subject to excessive deterioration and -

shall be laid with open joints, except that perforated clay tile, perforated bituminous -
. A leaching tile system utilizing trenches 0.45 m. - 0.90 m. wide is considered to be a
fiber pipe, or other approved materials may be used, provided that sufficient openings-
leaching tile field.
are available for distribution of the effluent into the trench areas. (Total area of
A leaching tile system utilizing trenches more than 0.90 meter (36 inches) wide is
the cross-sectional
.

perforations shall be at least 150% of area of the pipe.)

considered to be a leaching bed.
. The drain lines shall have a minimum diameter of 100mm. (4 in.) and shall have a
. Leaching tile fields and leaching beds, based on percolation tests, shall have a
relative level grade, but in no instance shall have a fall greater than 1
cm. in 60
minimum absorption area equivalent to that required for a small dwelling unit having
minutes.
sewage flow of 50 gal/cap/day. Only the trench bottom area is to be calculated as the
. In leaching tile ficlds the minimum distance between centerline of trenches shall be at
absorption area.
least 1.80 m. (6 R.).
- Absorption area requirements for residences shall conform to the following;
. In leaching beds, lines for distributing effluent shall be spaced 0.90 m. (3 ft.) from side

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Average time required for
water to fall 2.54 cm. (1?)
to side of trench walls.
Suitability Square meters of trench
Final grading shall be completed prior to installing a leaching field or leaching bed.
of leaching soil bottom of leach bed base .

is indicated by percolation required f. The leaching tile field or leaching bed shall have a minimum depth of 30.0 cm. (12
test
1 minute
in.) of clean gravel, stone or slag fill, extending at least 5.0 cm. (2 in) above and 15
or less good
:

6.5 (70 ft.2)

cm. (6 in) below the drain lines. The filter material shall be 2 cm. to 6.5 cm. (0.80 to
5 minutes good 11.61 (125 £.2)
2.5 in.) in size.
10 minutes good 15.33 (165 1.2)
The absorption trenches shall have a minimum depth of 45 cm. (18 in.) but not more
15 minutes fair 17.65 (190 1.2)
.

30 minutes
than 75 cm. (30 in.)
fair 23.22 (250 11.2)
45 minutes . Before placing filter material and drain lines in a prepared excavation, all smeared or
poor 27.87 (300 ft.2)
60 minutes 30.66 (3301.2) compacted surfaces shall be removed from trenches by raking to a depth of 2.5 cm.
poor
and the loose material is removed. Clean stone, gravel, slag or similar filter material

varying in size from 2.0 cm. to 6.5 cm. shall be placed in the trench to the depth and
. Leaching tile field or leaching bed or leaching well or chamber shall not be installed in
grade required by this section. Drain pipe shall be placed on filter material in an
any of the following:
approved manner. The drain lines shall then be covered with pervious material to the
minimum depth of 5 cm. as required by this section, and this covered with untreated
i. In swampy area or where ponding or flooding
is likely to occur. building paper, straw or similar porous material to prevent closure of voids with earth
ii. Where the percolation rate exceeds 60 mins. per 2.5 cm. (1 in.) of water fall
backfill.
iii. Where the depth to normal ground water or rock strata is less than 1.2 m(4 ft.)
Where two or more drain lines are installed, an approved distribution box of sufficient
below the bottom of the device.
size to receive lateral lines shall be constructed at the head of each disposal field. The
inverts of all outlets shall be level and the invert of the inlet shall be at least 2.5 cm.
above the outlets. Suitable baffles shall be provided to insure equal flow. Distribution
boxes shall be built on a level concrete slab installed in natural or compacted soil.
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 j- All laterals from an approved distribution box to the disposal field where the grade ANNEX C: EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SANITARY LANDFILL AS
exceeds 1:2000 (0.0005%) shall be bell and spigot vitrified clay or other approved DISPOSAL SITE FOR DOSMETIC SLUDGE

pipe with water tight joints. Multiple disposal ficld laterals, whenever practicable,
shall be of uniform length. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL
k. Connections between a septic tank and a distribution box, or between a distribution
The base of landfill should be above high groundwater table and there should be no
box and drainfield, shall be laid with approved watertight joints on natural ground or contact with groundwater.
compacted fll. b. A certification from the NWRB on the depth of the water table must be secured.
© Sole-source aquifer and arcas of groundwater recharge must be avoided.
1.
Heavy equipment shall not be used over the tile field or bed alter the tile and gravel
It should be located in such a way that will minimize fugitive emissions and odor
are in place.
impacts unless otherwise provide approved buffer,
m. Disposal fields shall be constructed as follows: Wetlands and habitat areas, which are important to propagation of rare and
endangered species, should be avoided.
I
Avoid populated areas of conflicting land use such as parks and scenic areas in site
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Minimum number of drain lines per field 1
Avoid arcas of unique archaeological, historical and paleontological interests to
Maximum length of each line 300m preserve cultural resources.
Social acceptability of the project must be given consideration within affected
Minimum bottom width of trench 0.45m
communities.
Minimum spacing side wall to side wall 0.90 m

plus 0.6 m for the additional 0.3 m of depth 2. ENGINEERING

Minimum depth of earth cover over lines 0.30 m
The physical site should be large enough to accommodate waste for the operational
Maximum grade of lines 0.5% life of the facility.
Minimum grade of lines 0.25% . Location of the area should be as close as possible to the production facility to reduce
Minimum filter matcrial over drain linc 5.0 cm. handling and transport cost. But it must be located in such a way that will not
contaminate the water source.
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The access road should be all weather, have adequate width and load capacity, with
minimum traffic congestion.
3. LOCATION . Earth moving should be minimized; instead natural earth movements should be taken
advantage of. Natural depression and valleys where water contamination is likely to
occur must be avoided.
The leaching tile field or leaching bed shall be located not less than twenty-five (25) Avoid areas with earthquakes, slides, and favits, underlying mines, sinkholes and
meters (80 ft.) from any well, spring, cistern, or other source of drinking water supply; not solution cavities.
The landfill should have natural clay linet or clay available for liner, and final cover
less than 3 m. (10 fi.) from an occupied building; and not-less than 1.5 m. (5 fi.) from any
material be made available.
lot line. Other requirement shall refer to guidelines of NSWMC.
ANNEX D: OUTLINE TEMPLATE OF PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR ANNEXE: OUTLINE TEMPLATE OF PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR MOBILE
STATIONARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SERVICE PROVIDERS

1. Basic Project Information Service Provider/Proponent Information and Contact Details

Site Information Scope of Activities
hw

Project Rationale/Objective Area/s Covered (Map delineating the service area)

sw

Project Type and Area Covered Method of Collection

Operational Processes Type of Vehicles and Equipment
Plans and Specifications NA
Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP)
NAN

Project Component Manpower Capability

PR
Description of Existing Environment Mitigating/Control Measures
We

a. Topography Maintenance Schedule

b. Hydrology 10. Operational Cost
¢. Geological condition 11. Disposal Site and Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) No.
9. Environmental Sanitation Measures

10. Brief Discussion on Environmental and Health Impacts

11. Brief Discussion on Mitigating/Coatrol Measures
12. Health and Safety Management Plan
13. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
14. Site Suitability/Compatibility
15. Secure Barangay/Municipal Resolution
ANNEX F: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNEX G: ENGINEER’S REPORT
"The Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP) shall be prepared as part of the Project
SEPTAGE/SEWAGE/WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Description and Engineer's Report. This document is required to cnsure that health,
sanitation, and safety concerns are integrated in the implementation of project activities and
Introduction
processes. The HSMP will include the following components:

This section presents the name, address, and other information about the company/plant,
1. Listing of health and safety hazards present in the work site as well as those with
potential impact to the health of the community such as nature of business, processes involved in the operation of the plant, raw materials
used, and product description (types, volume, etc.), including the estimated volume of
2. Name of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee/Officers wastewater generated from its operation.

3. Statement of proposed strategies to prevent and control health and safety hazards IL Project Objectives:
identified, including recovery and emergency health and safety measures in case of
accidents and injuries This section describes the objectives of establishing septage/sewage/wastewater
treatment facility.
Preventive and control strategies may include the following:
a. Workplace health and safety policy
og Enginccring controls
i. The Septage/Sewage/Wastewater Treatment Process/es

Administrative controls This section discusses the treatment processes of the facility using a flowchart. The
oo Use of personal protective equipment
functional component is presented showing its efficiency as well as the reduction of
Workplace medical emergency plans organic pollutions.
th Community emergency response plans

4. Proposal for the proper management, evaluation, monitoring, and audit of the HSMP 1v. Final Treated Water Quality

This section presents the comparison of the established data against the general effluent
standard (DENR DAO 2016-08)

. Health and Safety Management Plan

. Annexes

Plans, photos, treatment process flow diagram, PCO accreditation, ECC, etc.
FORM 1: ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE (ESC) FORM 2: NON-ESC (NESC) COVERAGE

SERT CHD LOGQ CONTROL INSERT CHD LOGQ CONTROL

NO. NO.

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines

Department of Health Department of Health -

Nes.
CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT

Nos,
CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
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Telephone Telephone
Email: Email:
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE NON-COVERAGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE
(Domestic Sewage)

Issued to:
(Name of Owner/Service Provider/Operator) Issued to:
(Name of Owner/Service Provider/Operator or Community Leader/Organization)
Principal Business Address:
{No., Street, City/Municipality, Province) Address of the Facility
{No., Street, City/Municipality, Province)
Type of Waste: 0 Sewage a Fecal sludge o Septage

Source: © Domestic © Special Establishment a Health Care Establishment 0 Volume of sewage generated/capacity: m’/day (less than 30 m%day)
Temporary Facility

Operational Service Coverage Area (see attached map) Operational Service Coverage
Area (see attached map)

Operational Service Type (Check appropriate box):

0 Mobile (collection and transport) Recommending Approval:
og Stationary (co Treatment © Disposal) Regional Sanitary Engineer

Treatment/Disposal Facility Address:

Approved:
Recommending Approval: Director IV
Regional Sanitary Engineer
ESC No.:
Date issued:
Official Receipt No.
Approved: Date Issued:
Director IV

ESC No.:
Date issued:
Official Receipt No.
Date Issued:
Validity Date (for temporary facilities only}:

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 FORM 3: SANITATION TECHNOLOGY VERIFICATION CLEARANCE FORM 4: APPLICATION FOR CLEARANCE TO CONSTRUCT/INSTALL
~ SEWAGE/SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM WITH AREAS OF DISTINCT
CONCERN
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU Application Form No.

To the Provincial Governor of; Date:

Application is hereby made for an approval to construct an onsite sewage disposal system for a:
SANITATION TECHNOLOGY VERIFICATION CLEARANCE
(STVC) (Residential Building, Restaurant, Retail Building, etc.)

Located at:
(Street Address, Lot Number, Subdivision Name, Map, Block, Lot, etc.)

0 New System Addition o Repair 0 Other

SANITATION TECHNOLOGY NAME:
Owner Address Tel. No.
APPLICATION:
COMPANY/DISTRIBUTOR: Installer Address

In accordance with detailed information stated below:

Tel.
No.
Disclaimer:
This STVC is the result of an impartial, consensus-based approach in evaluating Application fee paid

__
Signed
sanitation technology in accordance with the DOH Standards and STVC Technical (Owner or duly authorized representative)
Protocol. The data presented are believed to be accurate and the analysis credible.
The
statements made and the conclusions drawn regarding the product evaluated do GENERAL INFORMATION
not, however, amount to an endorsement or approval of the product in general or for Soil Tests Conducted (Date): Lot size sq.m,
any particular application nor warranty to the performance of the sanitation Area of Distinct Concern (Y/N):
technology that it will always operate as verified. Ifyes,Reason(s):

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Basis of Design: (Refer to Table I: Quantities of Sewage Flow of Chapter XVII of PD 856)
This STVC is based on the desk review, site functionality, and performance
assessment activity supported by the DOH-ERDD, the Panel of Experts, and the
<Name of Company>.
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Typeof Establishment

Name of
ScwageFlowRate
Engineer: LieenseNo.
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Design Plan Approved (Y/N): Date of Approved Plan: Revision Date:
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Type of Water Supply
Well Driller’s Name:
If well, has location been approved
Address:
(Y/N):
Authorized Signature OFFICE USE ONLY

Date: Approval to Construct is hereby

Signature:
issuedby: ~~
~~~ Date:
(Print Name)

Title:

Note: Approval to Construct shall be issued by the Local Health Office or Professional Sanitary Engineer

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FORM 5: APPLICATION FORM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION FORM 6: MANIFEST FORM FOR FECAL SLUDGE AND SEPTAGE
CLEARANCE (ESC)/NON-ESC COVERAGE
CONTROL NO.___
Application Form No.
FECAL SLUDGE/SEPTAGE ORIGIN

Date: NAME (HH/Establishment/Facility Owner):

ADDRESS:
The Governor/Mayor Date & Time of Collection: Contact No.:
SOURCE OF FECAL SLUDGE/SEPTAGE VOLUME (®)
Attention: Provincial/City/Municipal Health Officer Residential
ooon
Commercial
Dear Sir/Madam: Industrial/Institutional
Treatment Facility
I have the homor to apply for the issuance of Environmental Sanitation
Clearance/Non-ESC Coverage with the following pertinent information to support my EXCAVATOR/TRANSPORTER/DESLUDGER/FECAL SLUDGE COLLECTOR
application. Operator/Company
Address
Approved Business Name: Type of Vehicle ____
Plate No.
Owner/Manager:

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Name and Signature of Driver
Address:
Driver's License
Description of Business:
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency Measures:
Spills
Accidents:
Breakdown hauling Equipment:
1
hereby certify that the statements made in this application and the attachments Person to Contact in Case of Emergency:
hereof are given/submitted under pain of PERJURY/FALSIFICATION OF OFFICIAL Name & Address:
DOCUMENTS against the affiant if warranted. Contact Number:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand this day of in Signed by:

Name and Signature of Barangay Captain or Authorized Representative

Affiant/Applicant TREATMENT/DISPOSAL FACILITY DESTINATION

ee
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

_issued at on
tobeforemein
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this day of
, 20___, Affiant exhibiting to me histher Community Tax Certificate No.
.
Name & Address of Treatment/Disposal Facility:

Type of Treatment /Disposal:

Date & Time Received:
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL the same date and place above stated.

~ Notary Public Name & Signature of Treatment/Disposal Facility Owner or Authorized Representative

1* copy — HH/Establishment/Facility, 2* copy ~ Desludger, 3 copy ~ Treatment/Disposal Facility, 4* copy — Local Health
Office/IPA

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FORM 7: EHS FORM 163-B (ST) FORM 8: INSPECTION FORM SPECIAL FEATURES

EHS FORM NO. 103-B (ST)

- Office of the City/Municipal Health Officer SEWAGE/SEPTAGE TREATMENT FACILITY YES | NO NA ©

SANITARY INSPECTION FORM !

Is there excessive scum, scum buildup, grease, foam, or floating

Sewage/Septage Treatment Facility: Capacity: m’/day sludge in any of the treatment units?
Owner/Manager: Address:
No.of Personnel: No. with Health Certificate: Sanitary Permit No.: Is there any noxious odor leaving site?

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the

Pollution Control Officer: Accreditation No.:

Are there any breaks or leaks in any chemical feed lines or other
DEMERIT RECOMMENDED piping?
ITEMS
(X) CORRECTIVE MEASURES
1
Is there any evidence of potential spills or unpermitted flows either

£3
2
from the sewage/septage treatment facility or the collection system
3 a
that can contribute pollutants to the groundwater or surface water?
= 5
gd 6 Are all treatment units operational?
“a
7
8. Other Observations Are there any unsafe conditions (e.g, severe corrosion in any
9. Quantity
52
FE 10. Quality
piping or equipment, slicks, faulty guardrails, missing grating, etc.)
Za 11. Drinking Facilities in the facility?

[
12. No. of Comfort Rooms
Toilet HW.R aces.

w Laboratory’ H.W. Facilities

.
Are there any observed floating solids, oil sheen, color or foam in
14. Toilet Accessories
the final effluent?
15. Adequate No. of Refuse Recepiacles
Solid Waste

a17.Segregation of Refuse
. . Are there any other deficiencies observed?
Approved Disposal Method
18. Vermin-Proofing of Establishment
3 B 19. Maintenance of Vermin/Abatement Program
££ 20. Supervision and Protection of Client/Personnel
During Disinfection/Derating

TOTAL DEMERITS:
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NOTE: Non-complying items arc indicatedwithan (x). Every such item is weighted a demerit of 5. The rating

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ofthe establishment/facility is therefore 100 — (number of demand x 5). The result is expressed as a percentage
(%) rating. A demerit of at least 1 item is automatically subjected to the issuance of a Sanitary Order.

omic
PERCENTAGERATING SANITATION STANDARD PERCENTAGE RATING
(100% Less Demerit Score) EXCELLENT
VERY
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SATISFACTORY
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—cemmem
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00-00%
cee 70-89%
SATISFACTORY ree m—rermrmem re meme emma 50-60%

Received by: Inspected by:

Owner/Operator/Manager TT Sanitary Engineer/Sanitation Inspector

TT Dae TTT pate

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FORM 9: EHS FORM 107-SANITARY ORDER FORM 10: EHS FORM 108-COMPLIANCE TO SANITARY ORDER ISSUED

EHS FORM NO. 107 EHS FORM NO. 108 -

Office of the City/Municipal Health Officer Office of the City/Municipal Health Officer

SANITARY ORDER
Date:
Date:
COMPLIANCE
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Name:
TO SANITARY ORDER ISSUED
Name of Establishment:
Address of Establishment: Name:
Name of Establishment:
Dear Sir/Madam: Address of Establishment:

An inspection of your premises! establishment/ facility was made on Dear Sir/Madam:

Be
20 and the defects listed on the left column below arc observed. Please correct defects
within the time stated hereunder. Corresponding correction for each defect/violation is listed A re-inspection of your premises/establishment/facility was conducted last
in the right column. .»20___ and defects noted by this Office's Sanitation Inspector Engr./Mr.Ms,
dated ,20__ have been corrected and have satisfied
Sanitary Defect/Violation Recommended Correction/Action the DOH sanitation rules and regulations.

In view of the above, Sanitary Order

No, ,20 is hereby rescinded.

Please call our Office for whatever assistance we could extend to your management.
We are to serve and help you.

Please use additional sheets when necessary.

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Thank you for your cooperation,
TIME GIVENFORCORRECTION_ DEADLINE _
Respectfully,
A re-inspection of your premises/establishment/facility shall be made after the lapse
of the time given for correction in order to determine compliance with this notice. Non-

~~5s.
compliance would be a violation of P.D. 522 Implementing Rules and Regulations/P.D. 856
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CHO/MHO
and City/Municipal Ordinance No. ,
and render you liable for
prosecution.

Respectfully,

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FORM 11: EHS FORM 112-MISSION ORDER FORM 12: EHS FORM 118-NOTICE OF HEARING

EHS FORM NO. 112 EHS FORM NO. 118

Office of the City/Municipal Health Officer Office of the City/Municipal Health Officer

Date: Date: B

MISSION ORDER
NO. .S. RE: SANITARY
ORDERNO. ,S.
Bearer of this Order,
Department of Health, with ID.
No. is of the
authorized by the undersigned to

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conduct an inspection and evaluation of business cstablishment/facility in his/her assigned
area and to enforce P.D. 522 implementing rules and regulations/P.D. 856 and
No.
Dear Sir/Madam:
City/Municipal Ordinance

last
A second Sanitary Order No. dated , 20 was
The following business establishments/facilities are scheduled to be sent and acknowledged by yow'your representative (or thru postal service)
inspected/evaluated on the dates indicated hereunder, 20 giving you an additional days to cotrect the defects noted by Engr./Mr./Ms.
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. Sanitary Engineer/Sanitation Inspector. This City/Municipality,
however,in the re-inspection conducted afier the lapse of the grace period, found the sanitary

at
ESTABLISHMENT/FACILITY ADDRESS CATEGORY DATE defects still not corrected.
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2. In view of the above, you are hereby requested to come to this office
3 am/pm.on___,20_
establishment shall not be revoked.
to show cause why the Sanitary Permit issued to your
4.
5.
6. Respectfully,
7.
8,
9.
10.
CHO/MHO

CHO/MHO/Chief
Env, San. Div./Sec./Unit

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FIGURE I: TYPICAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FLOWCHART FIGURE 2: FLOWCHART FOR SECURING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
SANITATION CLEARANCE (ESC)/NON-ESC COVERAGE

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Sewerage Network Service Provider

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Sludge Liquors Return

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ESC APPLICATION NESC APPLICATION

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Stormwater Overflow
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Project Engineer's Report
Description Submit Project Profile
Submit notarized indicating number of
application & required households served and
Sludge Treatment/ documents to PHO volume of sewage
andfor CHO/MHO generated to CHO/MHO
Storage
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{PP/SP) (PP/SP)
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Biological Treatment
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Clarification
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{PP/SP)
Review and Evaluation
Review of Documents, Issuance of NESC
Site Inspectian, and (DOH-CHD)
Recommendation
{PHO and CHQ/MHO)
Disinfection
wee Reuse of treated effluent Sludge Reuse/Disposal
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Validation
Review of Documents,
Site Inspection, and
Recommendation
Final Effluent

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(PHO and CHO/MHO}

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Receiving Water
Issuance of ESC Denied
{DOH-CHD)
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Issuance of ESC
(DOH-cHD)
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Implementation/

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Sludge Project Expansion/
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Regular Submission
Sewage Modification of Reports
(PP/SP)
(PP/SP)

Monitoring and Evaluation/Audit

PP/SP: Project Proponent/Service Provider {DOH-CHD)

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PHO: Provincial Health Office
CHO: City Health Office
MHO: Municipal Health Office

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and Development
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“ VERIFICATION CLEARANCE

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Technology
Supplier
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MANIFEST
FORMS

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FIGURE 5: FLOWCHART FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ESC/NESC TABLE 1: QUANTITIES OF SEWAGE FLOW

. Gal./ Liter/
Type of Establishment
Day/Person Capita/Dg;
Small dwellings and cottages 50 189.5
Large dwellings with numerous fixtures 75-100 284.25-379
Multiple family residence 50 189.5
Type of Wastewater Generated Rooming houses 40 1516 =

Boarding houses 50 189.5

Hotels and motels 50 189.5
Restaurants (toilct and kitchen wastes per meal per person) 7-10 26.53-37.9
| Restaurants (kitchen wastes per meal served) 2%-3 9.475-11.37
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¥ Kitchen wastes at hotels, camps, boarding houses, etc., serving 3 26.53-37.9
Domestic Special Establishments Healthcare meals/day
7-10
Establishments Tourist camps or trailer parks 35-50 132.65-189.5
Resort camps (night and day) with limited plumbing 50 189.5
Luxury camps 75-100 284.25-379
Work or construction camps (semi-permanent) 50 189.5
y Day school without cafeterias, gvinnasium or showers* 8 30.32
Volume of WW ESC Required ESC Required Day school with cafeterias but no gyms or showers* (Quantity estimated
from no. of meals served or 80% of enrolment)
12 45.48
:

Day school with cafeterias but no gyms and showers (Quantity estimated
20 75.8
from maximum no. expected to use gyms and showers in onc day) :

Boarding schools 75-100 284.25-379

Day workers at schools and offices 15 56.85
Hospitals* (Gallons per bed) 150-250 568.5-947.5
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Public institutions other than hospitals 75-125
wi
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> 30M*/day < 30M%/day
Factories (Gal./person/shift, exclusive of industrial wastes) 15-35 56.85-132.65
Public picnic parks (toilet wastes only)
Picnic parks, with bathhouse, showers and flush toilets 510
1895
37.8
Swimming pools and bathing places* 10 37.9
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Luxury residences and estates 100-150 379-568.5

Required
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ESC NESC Required Country clubs per resident members* 25-50 94.75-189.5
Country clubs per member present* 25.50 94.75-189.5

*Subsurface drain fields not recommended for secondary treatment

NOTE:

This applies to small community sewage treatment system.

30 m*/ day refers to the wastewater generation rate or equivalent to at least
160 capita per day.
Septage Treatment Operator or Desludger is not exempted from securing an
ESC.

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