40 Hrs Training Guide

RA 9514 KNOWN AS FIRE
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

2008
ENGR ARIEL TAN MIRANDA, DFSE
CHIEF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, NHQ
Technical Consultant on High Rise Building
Fire Safety Evaluator
Plan Reviewer/Evaluator
Member:
Technical Working Group on Preparation of IRR (RA 9514-Fire Code)
Mobile Training Team Leader of RA 9514 and RA 9548
Technical Committee of Revision of Fire Safety Correction Sheets
Head Secretariat Fire Code Technical Committee
Vice-Chairperson Fire Safety Technical Committee
Task Force Validation and Verification
AWARDED: Five (5) MEDALYA NG KASANAYAN
FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS
TRAINING COURSE
MODULE 1
RA 9514 KNOWN AS FIRE CODE OF THE

PHILIPPINES 2008
1. RA 9514 ( BASIC LAW )

2. IMPLEMENTING RULES REGULATIONS
OF RA 9514,STANDARD AND
COMPLIANCE
UNDERSTANDING
THE FIRE CODE OF
THE PHILIPPINES
OF 2008
Republic Act 9514
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
I. Significant Features of RA 9514
II. IRR
RULE 1 INTERPRETATION
RULE 2 COVERAGE
RULE 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
RULE 4 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP
RULE 5 BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION
RULE 6 FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE
SAFETY PRACTITIONERS
RULE 7 ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP
RULE 8 FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
Qualifications
Functions
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY
MEASURES
RULE 10 FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
RULE 11 PROHIBITED ACTS
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES
RULE 13 ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION
RULE 14 MISCELLANEOUS
ANNEXES (ALL FORMS)
LIST OF TABLES
Significant Features:
Assist and support fire volunteers,
practitioners and fire volunteer
organizations, provided that during
firefighting operations, fire volunteer
organizations shall be under the direct
operational control of the fire ground
commanders of the BFP. (Section 5 para c.)
FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONER
Call on the police,

other law
enforcement
agencies, and local
government units to
render necessary
assistance in the
enforcement of this
Code. (Section 5 para f.)
Mandatory inspection of every building or
structure at least once a year. (Section 5 para g)
F/Insp Jan Garry D Lunas, RME, Ph.D.

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
 Require the building

owner/occupant to
submit plans and
specifications, and other
pertinent documents of
said building to ensure
compliance with
applicable codes and
standards. (Section 5
para j)
Issue a written notice to the owner and/or
contractor to stop work on portion of any
work due to absence, or in violation of
approved plans and specifications, permit
and/or clearance or certification as approved
by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized
representative. (Section 5 para k)

10 to 15 days period for compliance
for violations of the Code (Section 9).

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
The BFP may put up a sign in front of the
building or structure declared as fire
hazard. The notice shall bear the words
“WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE
IS A FIRE HAZARD”. (Section 9)
Authority of the
BFP to close any
building, structure
or facility
notwithstanding
any permit,
clearance or
certificate earlier
issued by local
authorities .
(Section 9)

Six (6) months to six (6) years

imprisonment or a fine of not more
than P 100,000.00 for both the private
individual and public officer/employee
for violations of the Code. (Section 11)

Administrative fine of maximum amount of P
50,000.00. (Section 11)
Collection by the BFP of all fees, fines and
taxes imposed by the Code. (Section 13)
The assessment of fire code taxes, fees and
fines is vested upon the BFP. (Section 13-A)

use the income generated under the Fire Code for
procurement of fire protection and fire fighting
investigation, rescue, paramedics, supplies and
materials and related technical services necessary
for the fire service and the improvement of facilities
of the BFP. (Section 13-C)

Implementing Rules and Regulations
of RA 9514
“Fire Code of the Philippines
of 2008”
RULE 1 General Provision
OLD IRR OF PD 1185
RULE 19 Dust Explotion,
RULE 2 General Precautions Against Fire
Prevention Of
RULE 3 Fire Safety in Buildings , Structures
RULE 20 Explosive,
and Facilities
Ammunition and Blasting
RULE 4 Maintenance of Exit Ways
Agents
RULE 5 Places of Assembly
RULE 21 Fireworks
RULE 6 Fire Protection Appliances
RULE 22 Application of Flammables
RULE 7 Suppression Control of Hazardous
Finishes
Fire Areas
RULE 23 Flammables and
RULE 8 Smoking
Combustible Liquids
RULE 9 Company and Community
RULE 24 Fruit Ripening Processess
Volunteer Fire Brigades
RULE 25 Fumigation
RULE 10 Airports, Heliports and Helistops
RULE 26 Garage and Automobile
RULE 11 Automobile Tire Rebuilding Plants
Repair Shop
RULE 12 Automobile Wrecking Yards, Junk
RULE 27 Hazardous Material
Yards or Waste Material handling
RULE 28 Liquified Petroleum Gases
Plants
RULE 29 Lumberyards,
RULE 13 Bowling Alleys
Woodworking Plants
RULE 14 Cellulose Nitrate Plastics
RULE 30 Magnesium
RULE 15 Combustible Fibers Storage and
RULE 31 Matches
Handling
RULE 32 Mechanical Refrigeration
RULE 16 High Filed Combustible Stock
RULE 33 Motion Picture projection
RULE 17 Compressed Gases
RULE 34 Oil Burning Equipment
RULE 18 Cryogenic Fluids
OUTLINE OF THE NEW IRR
RULE 1 INTERPRETATION
RULE 2 COVERAGE
RULE 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
RULE 4 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP
RULE 5 BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION
RULE 6 FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE
SAFETY PRACTITIONERS
RULE 7 ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP
RULE 8 FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
Qualifications
Functions
RULE 9 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY
MEASURES
RULE 10 FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
RULE 11 PROHIBITED ACTS
RULE 12 FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES
RULE 13 ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION
RULE 14 MISCELLANEOUS
ANNEXES (ALL FORMS)
LIST OF TABLES
Rule 3. Definition of Terms
Rule 4. Authority of the Chief, Bureau of Fire Protection
1. The Administration and Enforcement of the Fire

Code and it’s IRR shall be under the direct supervision and
control of the Chief, BFP, through the hierarchy of
organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act
No. 6975, the DILG Reorganization Act of 1990 as
amended by Republic Act No. 9263, the Bureau of Fire
Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology (BJMP) Professionalization Act of 2004;
2. The Authority of the Chief, BFP subject to
approval of SILG includes the following:
A. Issue implementing rules and regulations;
B. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and

appropriate;
C. Enter into long term agreement;
D. Enter into Memorandum of Agreement.

3. The Specific Authority of the Chief, BFP, includes:
A. To support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners and fire

volunteer organizations in the country;
B. Enter into external party agreements for the conduct of

trainings, education and evaluation of fire volunteers, practitioners and fire
volunteer organizations;
C. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies;
D. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) through his/her duly

authorized representative:
E. Issue Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-requisite

to the grants of permits and/or licences by the local government and other
governments and other government agencies concerned;
F. Inspect at reasonable time, any building, structure,
installation or premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or
materials as set forth in the Fire Code and this IRR, provided that in
case of single family dwelling, an inspection must be upon the
consent of the occupant or upon lawful order from the proper court.
The Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative shall order
the owner/occupant to remove hazardous operations/processes in
accordance with the standards set by the Fire Code and this IRR or
other pertinent laws;
G. Order the owner/occupant of any building or structure to

summarily abate conditions that are deemed hazardous to life and
property;
H. Require the building owner/occupant to submit
plans and specifications, and other pertinent documents
of said building to ensure compliance with applicable
codes and standards; and
I. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or

contractor to stop work on any portion of any work due to
the absence, or in violation of, approved plans and
specifications, permits and/or clearances or certifications
as approved by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized
representative. The notices shall state the nature of the
violation and no work shall be continued on that portion
until the violation has been corrected.
Rule 5. BFP Reorganization and Professionalization
This Rules speaks of the authority of the Chief, BFP, to
reorganize the BFP and the establishment of the BFP technical staff
of highly qualified persons who are knowledgeable on the fire
prevention, fire safety and fire suppression. This Technical Staff may
be drawn from the following:
A. Organic members of the BFP;
B. Other government offices and agencies; and
C. Other sources.
In case of paragraph “B” and/or “C” above, members may

either be appointed into the service or hire as consultants in
accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations.
Rule 6 of the IRR provides for the provisions on Fire
Brigades, Fire Volunteer Organizations and Fire Safety
Practitioners. What us new here is the provision which
provides that during fire operations, the fire volunteer is
under the direct control and supervision of he Fire Ground
Commander of the BFP.
Rule 7 is a new provision of the Fire Code which

provides for the authority of the BFP to call on the Police
and Other Law Enforcement Agency to render assistance;
For the PNP:
A. During actual fire fighting operations and fire scene

investigations;
B. Business closure and summary abatement proceedings;
C. Installation of signs that the building/structure is a fire hazard

and or/fire trap
D. Obstruction of designated fire lanes and fire hydrants;
E. Apprehension of violators/persons removing, destroying,

tampering or obliterating warning signs and similar abatement
appurtenances; and
F. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would

essentially require police assistance.
For the LGU:
A. Strict observance of the requirement of fire safety measures for

the issuance of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-requisite in
the grant of the renewal of business, occupancy and other related
permits/licenses. For this purpose, the LGU and/or other government
agencies concerned shall refrain from issuing such licenses and/or permits
without the applicant first securing an FSIC from the BFP.
B. Organization and training of fire bridges in all barangays in

partnership with BFP to serve as first responders;
C. In summary abatements, closure and/or stoppage of operation

of buildings/structures or portions thereof; and
D. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would

essentially require their assistance.
Other Law Enforcement Agencies:
Such as but not limited to, National Bureau of Investigation

and Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory shall, upon request,
accommodate and render necessary assistance on the following
function of the BFP:
A. Laboratory /physical examinations of the pieces of

evidence gathered in the fire scene and submit the result thereof to
the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative, as the case
maybe;
B. In the Investigation, and prosecution of arson cases,

appear as expert witness thereof;
C. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which require

their expertise.
Rule 8 of the IRR is a new provision which aim
to professionalized and institutionalized and
conduct of the fire safety inspection. For that
purpose, the rule now provide that BFP personnel
duly designated as Fire Safety Enforcers shall
posses minimum required qualification standard
stated herein.
For Fire Safety Enforcers:
A. Uniformed Personnel
1. Licensed engineer (Civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical,

sanitary and electronic and communication); or Architect with
atleast one (1) year in the BFP service; or graduate of any
baccalaureate degree course with atleast three (3) years in the BFP;
2. Shall have completed Fire Arson Investigation and

Inspection Course (FAIIC); or have undergone at least forty (40)
hours of relevant seminars/workshops on the Fire Code of the
Philippines and other relevant Fire Safety seminars/workshops;and
3. Non-licensed and non-engineering graduate must pass the

written fire safety inspection examination conducted by the BFP
For Fire Safety Enforcers:
B. Non-Uniformed Personnel
1. Appointed as engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,

Chemical, Sanitary and Electronics and Communication); or
Appointed as Electrical/Building Inspectors; and
2. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant

seminars/workshops.
3. Electrical /Building inspectors must pass the written

examination conducted by the BFP, otherwise they can only conduct
inspection relative to their appointment’s duties and functions.
For Plan Evaluators:
A. Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer, and
B. Shall have undergone atleast forty (40) hours of

revelant training on the Fire Code of the Philippines of
2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/wokshops.
C. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or

architect in a specific jurisdiction, a graduate of any
baccalaureate degree with FAIIC training shall be
designated as plan evaluator.
The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety
Inspectors:
A. Inspect any building, structure of facility and/or any part thereof,

hazardous materials to ensure compliance of the Fire Code of the Philippines, this
IRR and other related laws, regulations, standards and ordinances within the area
of responsibility;
B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and

recommend corrective actions for violations/defects and deficiencies and inform
the owner/building administrator/occupants of such actions to comply with the
provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines , this IRR and other related laws,
regulations, standards or ordinance.
C. Testifying any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters

relating to the Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR, and/or the performance
of his/her duties related thereto, when needed;
D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and
E. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities
of Plan Evaluators:
A. Review and evaluate building plans specifications including

fire protection system to determine compliance to the requirement
of the Fire Code, this IRR, Building code of the Philippines and other
Life and Safety Standards; and
B. Conduct site verification and inspection on building under

construction to determine compliance with the approved plans and
specifications.
ENFORCEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF
FIRE SAFETY
MEASURES
(Implementing Rules and Regulation of R.A. 9514
Known as Fire Code of the Philippines 2008)
DIVISION 2
FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION
SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
A. Upon receipt by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction of six (6) sets of the building plans from the
Building Official (BO), the receiving clerk or the designated
staff shall check compliance of documentary requirements,
assess the Fire Code Fees (FCF) and issue Order of Payment
(OP) to be paid at the Cashier’s Office or the Authorized
Government Depository Bank (AGDB) or the Authorized
Government Servicing Bank (AGSB) by the BFP, After payment
of FCF, the owner or his duly authorized representative shall
submit copy of the Official Receipt (OR).
The receiving clerk shall record the application for Building

Plan Review including the date and time the plans were
received and the OR No., acknowledge and assign a control
number and encode the same without delay to the Plan
Evaluator.
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B. The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessary evaluation
and review of the plans indicating whether or not such plans
conform to the fire safety and life safety requirements of the
Fire Code of the Philippines and his IRR. For this purpose, a Fire
Safety Checklist shall be used to facilitate checking of the
building plan. The evaluated plans and the corresponding Fire
Safety Checklist shall then be submitted to the Chief, Fire Safety
Enforcement Section (FSES).
C. The Chief, FSES shall consolidate and review the findings of

the Plan Evaluator and shall submit without delay, the
evaluation report and/or recommendation to the City/Municipal
Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
D. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction will

either approve or disapproved the evaluated plans together
with Fire Safety Checklist. The approved/disapproved Fire
Safety Checklist will then be transmitted to the Receiving
Clerk for its release.
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E. No building plan shall be evaluated without the submission
of Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report (FALAR 1) in
accordance with Division 3 of this IRR
F. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, through
the Receiving shall endorse back five (5) copies of the
approved Building Plans, together with the Fire Safety
Evaluation Clearance and Fire Safety Checklist to the Building
Official.
SECTION 9.0.2.2
INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION
During construction, renovation, modification or
alteration, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction,
on the basis of issued Fire Safety Checklist, shall inspect the
premises to determine whether the plans, and specifications
are being followed and fire safety precautions are being
observed. He shall cause the correction of any
defects/deficiencies noted, when necessary.
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SECTION 9.0.2.3
INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION
A. After construction/ renovation/ modification or
alteration and prior to the issuance of the
occupancy permit by the Building Official, the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction
shall inspect the premises and issue the
necessary Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
(FSIC) upon determination that the required fire
safety construction are in placed, and fire
protective and/or warning system are properly
installed in accordance with the approved plans
and specifications.
7. No FSIC shall be issued without the submission of

Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report 2 (FALAR
2) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule.
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SECTION 9.0.2.4
BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION
A. Existing Building, Structure or Facility
For this purpose, the building owner or administrator shall make

available to the Fire Safety Inspector copies of all plans, design
calculations and specifications of the building as it was actually built/
constructed, or in the absence of the same, copies of all plans,
design calculations and specifications of the building as it is at the
time of the inspection.
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C. Periodic Inspection by Fire Safety Inspectors
Before leaving the place inspected, report shall be prepared.

Such inspection order and inspection report shall conform to the
herein prescribed format, prepared in three sets and distributed
as indicated. Format of the Inspection Report shall follow the
approved fire safety standard inspection checklist.
No FSIC shall be issued without the submission of Fire and Life

Safety Assessment Report 3 (FALAR 3) in accordance with
Division 3 of this Rule.
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STANDARD FORMS
USE IN RA 9514
IN RELATION TO
RA 9485
SPECIFICALLY
SECTION 6
CITIZENS CHARTER
of RA 9514
“Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008”
RULE 10 – FIRE SAFETY

MEASURES
DIVISION 1 – SCOPE
DIVISION 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 3 – CLASSIFICATION OF
OCCUPANCY
DIVISION 4 – HAZARDS OF BUILDINGS
DIVISION 5 – MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 6 – FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION
DIVISION 7 – BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 8 – ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 9 – EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 10 – HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 11 – DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL
OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 12 – RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 13 – MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 14 – BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 15 – INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 16 – STORAGE OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 17 – MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
DIVISION 18 – OPERATING FEATURES
DIVISION 19 – SPECIAL PROVISION FOR
HIGHRISE BUILDINGS
DIVISION 20 – AERODOME FACILITIES
Division 1 - Scope
Division 2 - Fire Safety Clearance
Division 3 - General Requirements
Division 4 - Specific Requirements
 STORAGE AND HANDLING

 FIRE PROTECTION
 FIRE CLEARANCE
Division 1 - Scope
Sec. 10.3.4.1 - SOLID
Sec. 10.3.4.1.1 - Cellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin)
Sec. 10.3.4.1.2 - Combustible Fibers
Sec. 10.3.4.1.3 - Combustible Commodities
Sec. 10.3.4.1.4 - Matches
Sec. 10.3.4.1.5 - Magnesium
Division 1 - Scope
Sec. 10.3.4.2 - LIQUID
Sec. 10.3.4.2.1 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Sec. 10.3.4.3 - GAS
Sec. 10.3.4.3.1 - Cryogenic Fluids
Sec. 10.3.4.3.2 - Medical & Related Compressed Gases
Sec. 10.3.4.3.3 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Sec. 10.3.4.3.4 - Compressed Natural Gases as Vehicle Fuel
Division 1 - Scope
Sec. 10.3.4.4 - OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS &
CHEMICALS
Sec. 10.3.4.4.1 - Scope
Sec. 10.3.4.4.2 - Oxiding Materials
Sec. 10.3.4.4.3 - Radioactive Materials
Sec. 10.3.4.4.4 - Potentially Explosive Materials
Sec. 10.3.4.4.5 - Organic Peroxides
Sec. 10.3.4.4.6 - Nitromethane
Sec. 10.3.4.4.7 - Ammonium Nitrate
Sec. 10.3.4.4.8 - Highly Toxic Materials
Sec. 10.3.4.4.9 - Poisonouos Gases
Sec. 10.3.4.4.10 - Corrosive Liquids
SECTION 10.3.1.2
FIRE SAFETY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND

CHEMICALS
DIV 2. A. In addition for the issuance of FSIC,

a Fire Safety Clearance shall be issued of
appropriate permits and licenses from the
local governments and other government
agencies concerned, for the installation,
handlinng and storage;
Division 1 – Scope
Division 2 – Salvage Yards
Division 3 – Bowling Alleys Resurfacing and
Refinishing
Division 4 – Dust Producing Machines
Division 5 – Explosives, Ammunition and Blasting
Agents
Division 6 – Fireworks
Division 7 – Application of Flammable Finishes
Division 1 – Scope
Division 2 – Salvage Yards
Division 3 – Bowling Alleys Resurfacing and
Refinishing
Division 4 – Dust Producing Machines
Division 5 – Explosives, Ammunition and Blasting
Agents
Division 6 – Fireworks
Division 7 – Application of Flammable Finishes
Division 8 – Ripening Processes
Division 9 – Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal
Fogging
Division 10 – Repair Garages
Division 11 – Lumber Yards and Wood Working
Facilities
Division 12 – Mechanical Refrigeration
Division 13 – Motion Picture Projection
Division 14 – Oil-Burning Equipment
Division 15 - Organic Coatings
Division 16 - Industrial Ovens
Division 17 - Hotworks Operations
Division 18 - Safeguarding Building Construction,
Demolition and Alteration Operations
* Construction
* Operation
* Protection And Maintenance
FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS
OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.2.2
Fire Safety Clearance Required for Hotwork Operations
No welding and cutting operations in salvage yards shall

be conducted without a fire safety clearance issued by
the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.3.2
Fire Safety Clearance Required for bowling alleys
resurfacing and refinishing
The operator/owner of a bowling establishment shall

secure a fire safety clearance from the City/Municipal
Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, before performing any
refinishing and alley resurfacing operations involving
them use of flammable liquids or materials on the
premises.
OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.4.1
Fire Safety Clearance Required for dust producing
machines
No person shall operate any grain elevator , flour starch

or feed mill, saw mill, or plant pulverizing aluminum,
coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices, or other material
producing dust without a fire safety clearance from the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.6.6
Fire Safety Clearance Required for Fire Works Exhibition
No person shall allowed to conduct firework exhibition

without first securing a clearance from City/Municipal
OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.9.1
Fire Safety Clearance Required for Fumigation and
Insecticidal Fogging
No person shall engaged in fumigation or thermal

insecticidal fogging without a fire safety clearance from
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
Division 1 – Water and Waste Water
Treatment Plants
Division 2 – Smoking
Division 3 – Manufacture and Sale Of Fire
Extinguishers
Division 4 – Open Burning
Division 5 – Incinerators
Division 6 – Use of Equipment, Appliances,
Devices and Vacant Buildings
Division 7 – Urban And Rural Pre-fire Planning
I - Classification of Occupancy
1. Assembly
Assembly occupancies include all
buildings or portions of buildings used
for gathering together of fifty (50) or
more persons for such purposes as
deliberation, worship, entertainment,
eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting
transportation, or similar uses.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Assembly Occupancy
Examples: 9. classrooms of 50
persons and over
1. theaters; capacity;
2. assembly halls; 10. libraries;
3. auditorium; 11. internet shops of
4. exhibition halls; over 50 persons
5. museum; capacity;
6. restaurants; 12. dance halls;
7. drinking 13. club rooms;
establishments; 14. skating rinks;
8. places of worship; 15. gymnasiums;
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Assembly Occupancy
16. cockpit arenas; 21. Recreational
17. bowling facilities; facilities;
18. pool rooms; 22. piers;
19. armories; 23.court-rooms;
20. passenger stations 24.conference rooms;
and terminals of air, and
surface, 25. mortuary chapels or
underground, and funeral homes.
marine public
transportation
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
facilities;
CONCERN”
Assembly Occupancy
* Restaurants and drinking establishments with an
occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be
classified as mercantile occupancies.
* Occupancy of any room or space for assembly

purposes by less than fifty (50) persons in a
building of other occupancy and incidental to
such other occupancy shall be classified as part of
the other occupancy and subject to the provisions
applicable thereto.
SECTION 10.2.8.9
C. SPECIAL PROVISION FOR FOOD SERVICE

ESTABLISHMENT
2. Cooking equipment shall be protected by

automatic kitchen hood fire suppression
in accordance with NFA 96, Standard for
Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations
2. Educational
Educational occupancies include all
buildings or portions thereof used for the
gathering of group of six (6) or more persons
for purposes of instruction.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Educational Occupancy
Examples:
1. Schools;
2. Universities;
3. Colleges;
4. Academies;
5. Nursery schools;
6. Kindergartens; and
7. Child Day Care facilities.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
SECTION 10.2.9.5
G. COOKING EQUIPMENT

3. Health Care
Health care facilities are those used for
purposes of medical or other treatment or
care of persons where such occupants are
mostly incapable of self preservation
because of age, physical or mental
disability, or because of security measures
not under the occupants’ control.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
4. Detention and Correctional
Detention and correctional buildings are
those used to house one or more persons
under varied degrees of restraint or security
where such occupants are mostly incapable
of self-preservation because of security
measures not under the occupants’ control.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Health Care Occupancy
Examples:
1. hospitals;
2. nursing homes;
3. birth centers; and
4. residential custodial care centers such as
nurseries, homes for the aged and the like.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Detention and Correctional Occupancy
Examples
1. correctional institutions,
2. detention facilities,
3. community residential centers,
4. training schools,
5. work camps, and
6. substance abuse centers where
occupants are confined or housed under
some degree of restraint or security.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
5. Residential
Residential occupancies are those
occupancies in which sleeping
accommodations are provided for normal
residential purposes and include all
buildings designed to provide sleeping
accommodations.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Residential Occupancy
Examples
1. hotels;
2. motels;
3. apartelles;
4. pension houses;
5. inns;
6. apartments;
7. condominiums;
8. dormitories;
9. lodging or rooming houses;
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN 10. and one- and two-family dwellings
CONCERN”
SECTION 10.2.19.5
A. FIRE COMMAND CENTER
1. For building ten (10) storey’s or more, a

fire command center shall be provided in a
location approved by the City/Municipal
6. Mercantile
Mercantile occupancies include stores,

markets, and other rooms, buildings, or
structures for the display and/or sale of
merchandise.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Mercantile Occupancy
Examples:
1. malls;
2. supermarkets;
3. department stores;
4. shopping centers;
5. flea markets;
6. restaurants of less than 50 persons capacity;
7. public/private dry and wet markets;
8. water refilling stations;
9. drugstores;
10. hardwares/construction supplies;
“FIRE SAFETY
11. showrooms; and
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
12. auction rooms.
7. Business
Business buildings are those used for the

transaction of business other than that
covered under Mercantile, for the keeping of
accounts and records and similar purposes.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Business Occupancy
Examples:
1. offices for lawyers; doctors; dentists and
other professionals;
2. general offices;
3. City/Municipal halls;
4. internet shops;
5. massage parlors,
6. beauty parlors,
7. barbershops of less than 50 occupants;
and
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
8. court houses;
CONCERN”
SECTION 10.2.14.3
D5. COOKING EQUIPMENT

8. Industrial
Industrial occupancies include factories
that make products of all kinds and
properties which shall include but not
limited to product processing, assembling
and disassembling, mixing, packaging,
finishing or decorating, repairing and
material recovery
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Industrial Occupancy
Examples:
1. factories of all kinds;
2. laboratories;
3. dry cleaning plants;
4. power plants;
5. pumping stations;
6. smokehouses;
7. gas plants;
8. refineries;
9. sawmills,
10. laundries; and
“FIRE SAFETY
11. Creameries.
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
9. Storage
Storage occupancy includes all buildings or

structures utilized primarily for the storage or
sheltering of goods, merchandise, products,
vehicles, or animals.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Storage Occupancy
Examples:
1. warehouses;
2. cold storages;
3. freight terminals;
4. truck and marine terminals;
5. bulk oil storage;
6. LPG storage;
7. parking garages;
8. hangars;
9. grain elevators;
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
10. barns; and
CONCERN” 11. Stables.
10. Mixed Occupancies
Refers to two or more classes of occupancies

occurring/ located/ situated/ existing in the same
building and/or structures so intermingled that
separate safeguards are impracticable.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
11. Miscellaneous
This class of occupancy includes buildings
or structure which cannot be properly
classified in any of the preceding occupancy
groups.
Examples:
Towers, Windowless and Underground
Buildings, Piers and Water-Surrounded
Structures and Immobilized Vehicles and
Vessels.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Mixed Occupancy
The means of egress shall be sufficient to
meet exit requirements for the occupants of
each individual room or section, and for the
maximum occupant load of the entire
building. Fire safety construction,
protective and warning systems and other
safeguards shall met requirements of the
most hazardous occupancy.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
In case of conflict as to the type or

classification of occupancy, the same shall be
determined by the Chief, BFP or his duly
authorized representative.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
of RA 9514
“Fire Code of the Philippines
of 2008”
A continuous
and
unobstructed
route of exit
from one point
in a building to
a public way
1. the exit
access
2. the exit; and
3. the exit
discharge.
Exit
Discharge
That portion of a means of egress that is
separated from all other spaces of a building
or structure by construction or equipment as
required to provide a protected way of travel
to the exit discharge.
That portion of a means of egress that leads
to an exit.
That portion of a means of egress between the
termination of an exit and a public way.
Exit
Discharge
Section 10.2.5.2
General Provisions
1. Doors
2. Stairs
3. Outside
Stairs
4. Horizontal Exits
5. Ramps
6. Exit passageways
7. Fire
escape
stairs
8. Ladders
Protective Enclosures
Protective Enclosures
* three storeys or less – one (1) hour
* four or more storeys – two (2) hours
* any opening shall be protected by an

approved self-closing fire resistive door
* no exit enclosure shall be used for

other purposes
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Capacity of Means of Egress
Level Components
Stairways
and Ramps
Area (width per person)
(width per person)
mm in mm in
Board and Care 10 0.4 5 0.2
Health Care, Sprinklered 7.6 0.3 5 0.2
Health Care, Non 15 0.6 13 0.5

Sprinklered
High Hazards 18 0.7 10 0.4
All Others 7.6 0.3 5 0.4

The door leading to the Stairway No. 1 of
FNTI Hostel is 900 mm. The clear width of the
stairway is 1200 mm and the door to the level
of exit discharge is measured 1000 mm. What
is the capacity of the exit?
Occupant Load
“Shall be determined by dividing the

floor area by the occupant load
factor assigned to that use”
GFA
______
OL =
OLF
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
2. Where the exits serve
more than one floor,
only the occupant load
of each floor considered
individually need be
used in computing the
capacity of the exits of
that floor.
When means of egress of
from the floor above and
below converge at an
intermediate floor, the
capacity of the means of
egress from the point of
convergence shall not be
less than the sum of the
two.
Where any required egress capacity from a balcony or
mezzanine passes through the room below, the required
capacity shall be added to the required capacity of the
room below.
2. The required
capacity of a corridor
shall be the occupant
load that utilizes the
corridor for exit access
divided by the required
number of exits to
which the corridor
connects, but the
corridor capacity shall
not be less than the
required capacity of
the exit to which the
corridor leads.
Means of Egress
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD

FACTOR
(square meters per
person)
1. Assembly
a. concentrated use without fixed seats 0.65
b. less concentrated use 1.4
c. standing room or waiting space 0.28
2. Educational
a. net classroom area 1.9
b. net area of shops, laboratories and
similar vocational rooms 4.6
3. Health Care
a. sleeping departments 11.1
b. inpatient treatment departments 22.3
Means of Egress
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR

(square meters per person)
4. Detention and Correctional 11.1
5. Residential 18.6
6. Mercantile
a. Street floor 2.8
b. Upper floors 5.6
7. Business 9.3
8. Industrial 9.3
9. Storage Maximum probable
population
For purposes of determining the capacity of
the means of egress, determine the
Occupant Load of a four storey
educational building described as follows:
4th Floor – Multi-purpose Room – 750 sq.m.

3rd Floor – Classrooms - 750 sq.m.
2nd Floor – Classrooms - 750 sq.m.
1st Floor – Offices - 320 sq.m.
Classrooms - 430 sq.m.
Not more than Not more than
114 mm 965 mm
Minimum Width
shall not be less than 915 mm

except when specifically
provided under Division 8 to
Division 17 of this Chapter.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
The width of any means of egress shall not
be less than 915 mm, except when
specifically provided under Division 8 to
Division 17 of this Chapter.
1. The number of means of
egress from any balcony,
mezzanine, storey, or portion
thereof shall not be less than
two (2), except when
specifically permitted in
Division 8 through 17 of this
Chapter.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
2. When the occupant load for
any storey or portion thereof
is more than five hundred (500)
but not more than one
thousand (1000), the means of
egress shall not be less
than three (3); in excess
thereof, the means of egress
shall not be less than four (4).
No doors other than ……., the elevator car
door, ……..shall be allowed at the point of
access to an elevator car.
Elevator lobbies shall have access to at least

one exit.
 ”Exits shall be
located and exit
access shall be
arranged so that exits
are readily accessible
at all times.”
Shall be remotely located from each other as
possible, determined as follows:
A. No Sprinkler:
one-half (1/2) of the length of the
maximum over-all diagonal dimension
of the building or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between the
nearest edge of the exit doors or exit
access doors.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
B. With sprinkler
the minimum separation distance
between two exits or exit access doors
shall not be less than one-third (1/3)
the length of the maximum overall
diagonal dimension of the building or
area to be served.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Where exit enclosures are provided and are
interconnected by not less than 1-hour fire
resistance-rated corridor, exit separation
shall be measured along the line of travel
within the corridor
Interlocking or
scissor stairs
shall be
considered
only as a
single exit for
new buildings.
 Means of egress shall be so arranged that
there are no dead-end pockets, hallways,
corridors, passage ways or courts whose
depth exceeds the limits specified in
individual occupancies by Divisions 8 through
17.
1. measured on the floor or other walking
surface along the center line of the natural
path of travel;
2. starting from the most remote point
subject to occupancy;
3. curving around any corner or construction
with a 30 cm clearance there from; and
4. and ending at the center of the doorway
or other point at which the exit begins.
* Where measurement includes stairs, it shall be

taken in the place of the tread nosing.
 Where any part of
an exterior way of exit
access is within 3 m
horizontal distance of
any unprotected
building opening, as
permitted by Section
10.2.5.5 for outside
stairs, the distance to
the exit shall include
the length of travel to
ground level
In no case shall access to exit be through a
bathroom, bedroom, or other room subject to
locking, except where the exit is required to
serve only the bedroom or other room
subject to locking, or adjoining rooms
constituting part of the same dwelling or
apartment used for single family occupancy.
 1. All exits shall terminate directly at a
public way or at an (exterior) exit
discharge. Yards, courts, open space
or other portions of the exit discharge
shall be of required width and size to
provide all occupants with a safe
access to a public way.
Where permitted, a maximum of 50% of the exits
may discharge through areas on the floor of
discharge provided all of the following
requirements are met:
1. Exits shall discharge to a free and

unobstructed way to the exterior of the
building and is readily visible and identifiable
from the point of discharge from the exit.
3. The entire area on the floor of discharge is

separated from areas below by construction
having a minimum of two-hour (2-hr) fire
resistance rating.
2. The floor of discharge into which the exit discharges and
any other portion of the level of discharge with access to
the discharge areas are protected with approved,
supervised sprinkler system or separated from it in
accordance with the requirement for the enclosure of exits
except if the discharge area is a vestibule or foyer
complying with all of the following, and where allowed in
Divisions 8 through 17:
a. The depth from the exterior of the building is not greater
than three meters (3m);
b. The length is not greater than six meters (6m);
c. The foyer is separated from the remainder of the level of
discharge by construction providing protection at least the
equivalent of wired glass in steel frames; and the foyer
serves only for means of egress including exits directly to
the outside.
Stairs and other exits shall be so arranged as to make
clear the direction of egress to the street. Exit stairs
that continue beyond the floor of discharge shall be
interrupted at the floor of discharge by partitions,
doors, or other effective means.
……exits may be accepted where discharging to
roofs or other sections of the building or
adjoining buildings, where the roof has a fire
resistance rating at least the equivalent of that
required for the exit enclosure, where there is
a continuous and safe means of egress from
the roof, and all other reasonable
requirements for the safety are maintained
“FIRE SAFETY
Minimum headroom shall not be
less than 2 meters.
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
* min width – 71 cm clear width
* max width – 122 cm
* provision for re-entry mechanism for four
(4) or more storeys in height (every 4
storey)
* NO RE – ENTRY
PROCEED TO _______ FLOOR
AND ________ FLOOR
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Table 2: DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR NEW STAIRS
Dimensional Criteria
Feature
mm in
Minimum Width See Table 4
Maximum height of risers 180 7
Minimum height of risers 100 4
Minimum tread depth 280 11
Minimum headroom 2000 80
Maximum height between

3660 144
landings
Table 3: DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR EXISTING STAIRS
Dimensional Criteria
Feature
mm in
Minimum width clear of all 915 36
obstructions, except projections
not more than 114 mm (4½ in) at or
below handrail height on each side
Maximum height of risers 205 8
Minimum tread depth 230 9
Minimum headroom 2000 80
Maximum height between landings 3660 144
Table 4: NEW STAIR WIDTH
Total Cumulative Occupant Width

Load Assigned to the Stair mm in
<2000 persons 1120 44
>2000 persons 1420 56
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Smokeproof enclosures may be by any of the
following means:
 Natural Ventilation
 Mechanical Ventilation
 Stairway Pressurization
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Table 5: DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR NEW RAMPS
Dimensional
Feature Criteria
mm in
Minimum width clear of all 1120 44
obstructions, except projections
not more than 4½ in. (114 mm) at
or below handrail height on
each side
Maximum slope 1 in 12
Maximum cross slope 1 in 48

Maximum rise for a single ramp 760 30
run
PARTICULARS DIMENSIONS
Minimum widths 60 cm clear between rails
Minimum horizontal dimension any
60 cm
landing of platform
Maximum rise 23 cm
Minimum tread, exclusive of nosing 23 cm
Tread construction Solid, 13 mm diameter perforation permitted
Risers None
Maximum height between landings 3.66 m
Headroom, minimum 2.00 m
Door or casement windows 61 cm by 1.98 m or
Access to escape double hung windows 76.20 cm by 91.44 cm
clear
Level of access opening Not over 30.50 cm above floor; steps if higher
Discharge to ground Swinging stair section permitted
45 per unit* access by door; 20 if access by climbing
Capacity number of persons
over window rail
* No ladder shall be used as a fire escape
except in single and two family
dwellings and residential apartments of
not more than 3 storey provided that
the height shall not exceed 9 m.
* For purposes of this subsection,

mezzanine floors shall be counted as
ordinary floor.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Every stairway, elevator shaft, light and
ventilation shaft, chute and other
opening between storeys shall be
enclosed or protected to prevent the
spread of fire or smoke, except openings
of building protected by automatic fire
suppression system.
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
Exemption:
In any building with low or ordinary
hazard occupancy protected with
approved, supervised sprinkler
automatic fire suppressions system,
up to three (3) communicating floor
levels are permitted without enclosure
protection between floors
“FIRE SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN
CONCERN”
The following are declared as prohibited acts
and omissions:
A. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to buildings
clearly marked for fire safety purposes, such as but not limited
to aisles in interior rooms, any part of stairways, hallways,
corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to a
stairway or exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing said
violations;
B. Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building

components and yards, and temporary or permanent
structures on public ways, which obstruct the orderly and
easy passage of fire fighting vehicles and equipment
C. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of

the fire service, or of duly organized and authorized fire
brigades;
and omissions:
D. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to

fire hydrants;
E. Overcrowding or admission of persons
beyond the authorized capacity in movie
houses, theaters, coliseums, auditoriums or
other public assembly buildings, except in
other assembly areas on the ground floor with
open sides or open doors sufficient to provide
safe exits;
F. Locking fire exits during period when people
are inside the building;
and omissions:
G. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic

closure of fire doors or smoke partitions or
dampers;
H. Use of fire protective or fire fighting

equipment of the fire service other than
for fire fighting except in other emergencies
where their use are justified;
I. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;

and omissions:
J. Smoking in prohibited areas as may be

determined by fire service, or throwing of
cigars, cigarettes, burning objects in places
which may start or cause fire;
K. Abandoning or leaving a building or structure

by the occupant or owner without
appropriate safety measures;
The following are declared as prohibited acts and
omissions:
L. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating

any authorized mark, seal, sign or tag posted or
required by the fire service for fire safety in any
building, structure or processing equipment; and
M. Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring

or overloading the electrical system beyond its
designated capacity or such other practices that
would tend to undermine the fire safety features
of the electrical system.
Sec. 12.0.0.1 - Sources of Income
Sec. 12.0.0.2 - Fire Code Revenues
Sec. 12.0.0.3 - Assessment
Sec. 12.0.0.4 - Schedule of Fees and Fines
Sec. 12.0.0.5 - Manner of Collection
Sec. 12.0.0.6 - Designation of Collecting Officer
Sec. 12.0.0.7 - Utilization
Sec. 12.0.0.8 - Monitoring
Sec. 12.0.0.9 - Local Taxes, Fees and Fines
are
upon submission of a certification

from the Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD).
are
.
A. The BFP shall collect the prescribed Fire Code
Revenues thru any of the following options:
 Direct payment thru Authorized
Government Servicing Bank (AGSB) or
Authorized Government Depository Bank
(AGDB);
 Collection by collecting officers; and
 Other options that the Chief, BFP may
later prescribe, subject to the existing
accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.
A. Fees to be charged for the issuance of
certificates, permits and licenses as provided
for in Section 7 of RA 9514;
B. One tenth of one per centum (0.10%) of the

verified estimated value of buildings or
structures to be erected, from the owner
thereof, but not to exceed fifty thousand
pesos (PhP50,000.00), at least fifty per
centum (50%) to be paid prior to the
issuance of the building permit, and the
balance, after final inspection and prior to
the issuance of use and occupancy permit;
C. One-hundredth of one per centum (0.01%)
of the assessed value of buildings or
structures annually payable upon payment of
the real estate tax, except on structures used
as single family dwellings;
D. Two per centum (2%) of all premiums,

excluding re-insurance premiums for the sale
of fire, earthquake and explosion hazard
insurance collected by companies, persons or
agents licensed to sell such insurances in the
Philippines;
E. Two per centum (2%) of gross sales of
companies, persons or agents selling fire
fighting equipment, appliances or devices,
including hazard detection and warning
systems; and
F. Two per centum (2%) of the service fees

received from fire, earthquake and explosion
hazard reinsurance surveys and post loss
service of insurance adjustment companies
doing business in the Philippines directly
through agents.
 Storage Clearance Fees.
 Conveyance Clearance Fees.
 Installation Clearance Fees.
 Other Clearance Fees.
 Administrative Fines.
Section 12.0.0.3
A. The assessment of fire code taxes,
fees/charges and fines as revenue is vested
upon the BFP. The Chief, BFP shall prescribe
the procedural rules for such purpose,
subject to the approval of the Secretary,
DILG.
B. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall assess

the prescribed Fire Code revenues within his
area of jurisdiction.
Section 12.0.0.3
C. The Chief, BFP or his duly authorized

representative shall exercise the general
power to assess the prescribed fire code
taxes, fees/charges and fines for
installations, structures, facilities and
operations not within the jurisdiction of any
Fire Marshal or in any other condition as the
need arises thereto.
Section 12.0.0.3
D. The result of the assessment

shall be the basis for issuance of
Order of Payment Slip (OPS) by the
C/MFM having jurisdiction for
purposes of collection and
deposit.
1. Fire Code Construction Tax
(0.10% of the verified estimated
value of buildings or structures to
be erected)
* to be collected from the owner
* Bill of Materials – basis of

computation
434,346.46
1,991,917.40
824,300,000.00
P50,000.00
2. Fire Code Realty Tax
(0.01% of the assessed value of
buildings or structures annually
payable upon payment of real estate
tax)
* to be collected from owners
* Tax Declaration/Assessment from

the Municipal/City Assessor – basis
of computation
238,990
238,990
238.99
3. Fire Code Premium Tax
(2% of all premiums for the sale of fire,
earthquake and explosion hazard
insurance)
* to be collected from owners of

insurance companies
* Audited Financial Statement of the

Company for the Previous CY or a
certification from the Accountant –
basis of computation
4,407,060.42
4. Fire Code Sales Tax
(2% of gross sales of companies, persons or
agents selling firefighting equipment,
appliances or devices, including hazard
detection and warning systems)
* to be collected from sellers or installers
* Audited Financial Statementof the Company

for the Previous CY or the total contract cost
in case of installations – basis of computation
28,266,154.10
565,323.08
5. Fire Code Proceeds Tax
(2% of the service fees received from fire,
earthquake and explosion hazard reinsurance
surveys and post loss service of insurance
adjustment companies)
* to be collected from owners of insurance

adjustment companies
* Audited Financial Statement of the Company for

the Previous CY or a Certification from the
Accountant detailing such fees – basis of
computation
6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee
(Fees for the conduct of fire safety inspection
equivalent to ten percent (10%) of all fees
charged by the building official, or by the Local
Government Unit, or by other government
agencies concerned in the granting of permits or
licenses)
* to be collected from owners of business

establishments securing FSIC
* Tax Bill/Assessment from the Business Permits

and License Office/Treasurer’s Office
3,002.50
11,792.50
1,179.25
7. Storage Clearance Fee
(Feesderived from the storage of
flammable and combustible
materials)
* Section 12.0.0.4 (Schedule of

Fees and Fines) – basis of
computation
1. Storage Clearance Fee - storage clearance shall be issued
upon payment of a fee based on the storage capacity
as indicated:
a. Flammable/combustible solids
i. Calcium carbide
STORAGE CAPACITY ANNUAL FEES

(in kilograms) (in PhP)
From 40 to 80 14.00
Over 80 to 200 18.00
Over 200 to 2,000 36.00
Over 2,000 to 4,000 54.00
Over 4,000 to 20,000 72.00
Over 20,000 to 40,000 90.00
Over 40,000 to 200,000 135.00
Over 200,000 180.00
135.00
8. Conveyance Clearance Fee
(Fees derived from transporting
flammable and combustible
materials)
* Section 12.0.0.4 (Schedule of

Fees and Fines) – basis of
computation
a. For every conveyance clearance issued on
cargo trucks or motor vehicles with a load
capacity not exceeding 2,000 liters of
inflammable liquid with a flash point of
93.3oC payable annually…… ……PhP 500.00
i. For every additional 400 liters

or fraction thereof…… ……………20.00
9. Installation Clearance Fee
(Fees derived from installation of
tanks and pipes of flammable and
combustible substances and fire
protection systems)
* Section 12.0.0.4 (Schedule of Fees

and Fines) – basis of computation
 3. Installation Clearance Fee – For installing
gas and liquid systems other than at bulk
premises, an Installation Clearance shall be
issued upon payment of the installer of the
amount as prescribed below:
a. Gases (LPG, CNG and other compressed

gases) exceeding 454 liters water capacity
PhP ……………………………………… 80.00
For every additional 100 liters water capacity

or fraction thereof in excess of 454
liters………………………………………… 20.00
10. Fire Code Fines
(Fees derived from the imposition of
administrative fines)
* Review of Sections 12.0.0.4 B, 13.0.0.2,

13.0.0.3, 13.0.0.4, and 13.0.0.6.
11. Other Clearance Fee
a. Fireworks display - P 300.00
b. Fumigation/
Fogging - P 100.00
c. Fire Drill - P 200.00
d. Hotworks - P 150.00
e. Fire Incident
Clearance - P 100.00
11. Other Clearance Fee
f. Certified True Copy of FSIC - P 100.00
g. Certified True Copy of FSEC - P 100.00
h. Certified True Copy of Fire
Clearance - P 100.00
i. Other clearances/clearances - P 200.00
Sec. 13.0.0.1 - General Guidelines
Sec. 13.0.0.2 - Fixing of Fines
Sec. 13.0.0.3 - Jurisdiction
Sec. 13.0.0.4 - General Procedures
Sec. 13.0.0.5 - Public Nuisance
Sec. 13.0.0.6 - Period for Collecting Violations
Sec. 13.0.0.7 - Penalties for Specific Individuals
A. Fines
Before a fine is imposed, the violator shall first be
informed of his violation/s and ordered to correct the
same immediately, if feasible, or within a reasonable
period of time as prescribed in Section 13.0.0.6 of this
IRR. At the expiration of the period to comply the
deficiency/deficiencies, a re-inspection shall be
conducted to determine compliance. If compliance
was not effected or if compliance does not conform
to the required standards, the first violation is
committed and the violator shall be fined and further
ordered to effect the correction.
Repeated failure on the part of the violator to effect

corrections will constitute subsequent violations.
Administrative fines shall be imposed for every
violation.
C. Stoppage of Operations/Closure of Building
shall be resorted to
when the offender fails to comply with the
abatement order.
2. Recourse to closure of the building and/or
stoppage of operations may likewise be
resorted to
such that evacuation of the

building or establishment and stoppage of
operations therein are extremely
necessary.
A. Administrative fines shall be determined as
follows:
1. When the violation carries an administrative
fine which has a rate per unit volume,
weight or unit, the fine shall be computed by
multiplying the weight/volume/unit by the
rate.
follows:
2. Where the violation carries a fine within a
certain range (for example, PhP 25,000.00 –
PhP 37,500.00), the fine increases with the
number of times a violation of the same
provision is committed:
First violation – the fine shall be the minimum
amount in the range.
Second violation – the fine shall be the
maximum amount in the range.
follows:
3. When two or more offenses are committed,
the same procedures in para “A” 1 and 2
above shall be followed, but the fine shall
be sum of all administrative fines; Provided,
that the total fines shall not exceed PhP
50,000.00.
B. Failure to Pay Fine
Failure on the part of the violator to pay the
administrative fine within the period fixed in the
Notice
.
A. Imposition of Fines
1. Fines up to PhP 30,000.00 shall be imposed
by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
2. Fines exceeding PhP 30,000.00 but not more
than PhP 40,000.00 shall be imposed by the
P/DFM having jurisdiction.
3. Fines exceeding PhP 40,000.00 up to PhP
50,000.00 shall be imposed by the RD having
jurisdiction.
B. Stoppage of Operation/Closure of Buildings
This penalty shall be imposed by the RD upon
the recommendation of the C/MFM having
jurisdiction thru channel.
The implementation of this order may be
delegated to the P/DFM having jurisdiction.
C. Declaration of Public Nuisance
The declaration of a building, structure or facility
as a public nuisance pursuant to Section 9 of
RA 9514 shall be made by the Chief, BFP upon
the recommendation of the C/MFM having
jurisdiction thru channel.
Owner/Bldg
Fire Safety Inspector C/MFM Administrator/Person
Responsible
Submit Inspection Issue Comply with

Report NOTICE TO COMPLY Requirements
Issue
Submit 1st Re- Comply with
NOTICE TO CORRECT
Inspection Report Requirements
VIOLATIONS
Submit 2nd Re- Issue Comply with

Inspection Report ABATEMENT ORDER Requirements
Recommend for Issuance of

Submit 3rd Re-
ORDER FOR STOPPAGE OF
Inspection Report
OPERATIONS/CLOSURE OF BLDG
ADMINISTRATIVE
COURSES OF ACTION
 Citation of the specific provisions of the Fire
Code and its IRR that were violated;
 Specific actions/corrections that should be
complied with; and
 Period of compliance not exceeding 15 days.
BACK
 Issue Notice to Correct Violation/s to
person responsible for the condition of the
building/structure.
 Put up a sign in front of the building or
structure that it is a fire hazard.
 Impose the corresponding administrative

BACK
fines for the violation/s.
 Issue Abatement Order to person
responsible for the condition of the
building/structure.
 Effect the continuous posting of sign in front
of the building or structure that it is a fire
hazard.
 Impose the administrative fines for the
violation/s.
BACK
 Effect the continuous posting of sign in front
of the building or structure that it is a fire
hazard.
 Recommend, through channel, to the RD
for the issuance of an Order for Stoppage
of Operations/Closure of Building;
BACK
E. During re-inspection under para “B” to “D”
of this Section,
.
In lieu thereof,
.
For this purpose, the owner shall attach in
his affidavit the contract of works, if any.
F. An Order to Pay Fine shall be issued
immediately without the need of issuing a
Notice to Comply/Correct Violations for the
violations which shall be corrected
immediately or within 24 hours as provided
in Section 13.0.0.6 (Period for Correcting
Violations.
Any building or structure assessed and declared
by the C/MFM having jurisdiction as
shall be recommended for

declaration as public nuisance to the Chief, BFP.
A. Imminent Danger
1. An establishment shall be declared an
imminent danger
;
2. A
shall be declared imminent
danger if of the violations are
committed.
3. A
shall be declared imminent
danger if of the violations
are committed.
A. Imminent Danger
 Insufficient exit width

 Absence of fire-resistive enclosure for main and
secondary exit
 Swing of exit door against the flow of travel
 Obstructed/padlocked fire exit
 Absence/defective fire alarm and smoke detection
system
 Absence/inadequate automatic battery-operated
emergency light or illuminated exit signs
 Absence of standpipe system
 Absence of automatic fire suppression system
B. Procedures
to the owner,
administrator, occupant or other person
responsible for the condition of the building,
structure and their premises or facilities. The
notice shall contain the grounds relied upon in
declaring the same as public nuisance.
2. Upon receipt of the notice, the owner,
administrator, occupant or other
:
A. Against Private Person
1. Administrative Penalties
a. The owner, administrator, occupant or other person
responsible for the condition of the building, structure
and their premises or facilities who violates any
provision of the Fire Code or any of its implementing
rules and regulations shall be penalized by:
i. Administrative fine not exceeding PhP 50,000.00;
or
ii. Stoppage of operations or closure of such
buildings, structures and their premises or facilities
which do not comply with the requirements; or
iii. Both such administrative fine and closure of
building/stoppage of operations to be imposed
by the proper authorities.
Provided that, payment of the fine,

stoppage of operations and/or closure of
such buildings, structures, and their
premises or facilities shall
.
2. Punitive Penalties
a. In case of willful failure to correct the

deficiency or abate the fire hazard as
provided in the preceding subsection, the
violator shall, upon conviction, be punished
by:
i. Imprisonment of not less than 6 months
nor more than 6 years; or
ii. By a fine of not more than PhP
100,000.00; or
iii. Both such fine and imprisonment.
Provided, however, that in the case of a

corporation, firm, partnership or association, the
fine and/or imprisonment shall be imposed
upon its officials responsible for such violation,
and in case the guilty party is an alien, in
addition to the penalties herein prescribed, he
shall immediately be deported:
b. Any person who, without authority,
placed by the authorized

person in this Code shall be liable for
in the
discretion of the court.
c. Any person, who
, shall be penalized with

.
3. In all cases mentioned above, regardless of

whether the violation is categorized as
administrative or punitive,
.
B. Against Public Officer
The acts or omissions enumerated under para

2 (A) of Section 11 of RA 9514 shall render the
public officer/employee in charge of the
enforcement of the Fire Code, its implementing
rules and regulations and other pertinent laws,
at the
discretion of the disciplining authority,
depending on the gravity of the offense.
B. Against Public Officer
In case of willful violation involving the

abovementioned acts or omissions enumerated
under para 2(A) of Section 11 of RA 9514, the
such fine and

imprisonment.
Provided that
.
Sec. 14.0.0.1 - Appeal
Sec. 14.0.0.2 - Citizen Participation
Sec. 14.0.0.3 - Implementing Details
Sec. 14.0.0.4 - General Powers of the Chief, BFP
Sec. 14.0.0.5 - Separability Clause
Sec. 14.0.0.6 - Repealing and Amending Clause
Sec. 14.0.0.7 - Effectivity
under the Fire
Code and its IRR, by an Officer pursuant to
Rule 13 of this IRR
from
receipt of the pertinent order or notice.
For this purpose, next higher authority refers
to:
; the
; the
; and
lastly the .
, except
in cases of stoppage of operation and
closure of buildings where appeal may be
elevated up to the SILG.
Decisions of the SILG shall be final and
executory.
A. Cooperation with BFP
The Fire Code and its IRR are designed to
achieve fire safety in the community. To this
end, inspections are to be conducted by
elements of the BFP. All inspections of premises
shall be done by duly designated and
authorized BFP personnel in distinctive uniform,
with proper identification cards and mission
orders.
.
B. Individual and Group Initiative
in order for them to take the necessary

contingent actions during fire emergencies and
eventually avoid unnecessary loss of life and
property.
have the authority to
such as may be
necessary to carry out the provisions of RA
9514 and these Rules and Regulations,
.
A. It is the duty of the Chief ,BFP to ensure strict
implementation of the Fire Code and its
implementing Rules and Regulations.
B. However, in cases of existing of existing buildings
which when forced to comply will compromise
the structural stability/integrity, the Chief , BFP
may accept adequate alternative and/or
remedial fire safety measures in lieu of the fire
safety requirements of this IRR upon application
by the owner/occupant/building administrator of
the building or structure.
C. For this purpose, a Technical Committee shall be
created to assist the Chief, BFP in determining the
adequacy of the said alternative measures.
D. The basis for the evaluation of the Technical
Committee shall be in accordance with an
implementing guidelines approved by the
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
If any provision of this IRR or the application
thereof to any person or circumstances is
declared unconstitutional or invalid by a
competent court, the other sections and
provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force.
All administrative orders, rules and
regulations, memoranda, circulars and
other issuances inconsistent herewith or
contrary to the provisions of these rules and
regulations are hereby repealed and/or
modified accordingly.
These Implementing Rules and Regulations
shall take effect 30 days after publication
of the last installment in a newspaper of
general circulation.
TRAINING COURSE
MODULE 2
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT

ANALYSIS
1. FALAR
2. BUILDING FIRE SAFETY
BUILDING FIRE SAFETY
Stage 1. Pre-flashover or growth phase
Stage 2. Flashover
Stage 3. Fully developed fire (Stable Phase)
Stage 4. Decay (Cooling Period)
Air Temperature
Human Response
Irreversible injury to dry skin

within 30 second
Intolerable within 5 minutes

Tolerable for less than 1 hour

(depends on humidity, clothing worn,
and level of physical exertion)
Human comfort zone conditions

(depends on humidity, air motion,
and other factors)
The amount of material which is able to
burn and release heat and smoke. In a
compartment, limitation of fuel will help to
reduce the dangers of heat and smoke.
Fire could spread from one compartment into

neighboring compartments by conduction,
convection, radiation, ultimately to involve the
entire building and to the other buildings in the
vicinity.
Conduction
-is heat transfer through solid materials.
Convection
-is heat transfer by air motion.
Radiation
-is heat transfer by electromagnetic waves.
> Combustibility
> heat release
> surface spread of flame
> ignitability
> smoke toxicity
It applies to an element of construction (a structural

member, a ceiling, a partition, a door, a window, a
roof, a wall, a floor, etc…), or to an assembly of
elements.
Testing standard for Material Characteristic
(Reaction to Fire) with accordance to BS 476
Part 4 to 11  Materials only

Part 4  Non-Combustibility
Part 5  Ignitability
Part 6  Fire propagation
Part 7  Surface spread of flame
Part 11  Heat emission
Testing standard for Fire Performance (Resistance to
Fire) with accordance to BS 476
Part 20  Methods for determination of the fire

resistance of elements of construction
(general principles)
Part 21  Load bearing elements of construction
Part 22  Non-Load bearing elements of construction
Part 23  Suspended ceilings and door seals
Part 24  Ventilation and smoke extraction duct
systems
Fire safety in buildings covers both the
safety of occupants, fire fighters,
building and contents, together with
buildings in the vicinity.
To achieve the life safety objective, it is

necessary to provide the building with
adequate protected escape route which
lead to places of ultimate safety.
Pro-active (Passive) protection includes elements
of the building construction such as structural
protection and compartmentation to contain fire
and smoke. Pro-active (Passive) measures are
there primarily to contain and limit fire spread,
smoke, and heat, so as to provide a safe
environment for escape and rescue. Pro-active
measures can support smoke management
systems by providing fire resistance to smoke
extract ducts.
Active systems are those which operate only on
the detection of fire, heat or smoke. Those
systems such as water-based systems (sprinklers)
are aimed at giving an early alarm signal and
suppressing the growth of the fire by means of
water spray. They are expected to react at the
early stage of the development of fire.
Note: Buildings shall be designed to incorporate both

passive and active protection systems which are
complementary measures to achieve an optimum result.
 The efficiency of Passive Fire Protection systems is measured by its Stability,
Integrity, and Insulation where combining all these properties will extend
the building element’s capability to prevent the fire from spreading and failure
of structural elements;
 Fire Ratings consist of three numbers, for example 60/60/60. This numbers are
in minutes and refer to:
Stability  The protected load bearing element fulfills its function

during the entire fire resistance period
Integrity  The system does not allow spread of fire or hot gasses
during the entire fire resistance period
Insulation  The temperature increase of the unexposed side of the

system remains under set limits during the entire fire
resistance period
Objectives:
Fire compartments are generally included in building
design to limit fire and smoke spread so that people have
longer time to escape.
Factors affecting the level of compartmentation:

• occupancy load
• building type or purpose
• fire load
• Height
• active fire systems
Power cables for fire lifts, sprinkler pumps,
smoke detectors, fire alarms, etc….
 Computer cables
 Telecommunication cables
 Wet risers
 Gas pipes
Objectives:
 The first priority of the fire resistance is to enable
firefighters to bring a fire under control, or to
carry out search and rescue operations without
the building collapsing.
* controlling spread of fire by compartmentation
* preventing structural collapse for a period of
time
* maintaining the integrity of key access routes
to a level greater than that required
for escape
Objectives:
The second priority in fire safety design is to
provide adequate means of escape for the
building occupants.
* stability of structure exposed to a fire during
the escape period
* compartments to be provided to keep smoke
and heat away from escaping occupants
The third priority of fire resistance is to prevent

disproportionate damage to property.
(Depending on following factors)
* the way they are heated
* the temperature reached
* the type of building materials used
* the way they are stressed
* Concrete
* Steel
* Timber
* Masonry
* Calcium Silicate Materials
* Gypsum Plaster
* Glass
Requirements of Building Components
* Walls * Floor * Roofs

Requirements of Building Components
 Objectives:
The primary objective of smoke control is to

reduce the hazard due to smoke by control of its
movement, and by the reduction of its
concentration to increase visibility.
• Active fire system are designed to detect and
suppress a fire through a process of detection,
activation and suppression. And at the same time,
alarms are raised to the building management
and the occupants for evacuation as well as the
fire brigades for further assistance.
• Such systems are fairly costly as they generally

require sophisticated electronic equipment to
operate properly.
To control smoke spread:
- By providing ventilation and extract system.
- By providing smoke detectors in ducts in order
to activate the smoke barriers.
- By providing automatic controls for the HVAC
system.
- By installing pressurization to the stairwells.
- Limiting the quantities of smoke by using
sprinklers.
- By providing automatic door releases to smoke
control and fire doors.
To limit fire spread within the fire building:
- By providing compartmentation by installing fire
dampers in ducts.
- Controlling the fire spread by installing sprinklers.
To prevent fire spread to other buildings:

- Maintaining the integrity of glazing by using
drenchers.
To allow rapid egress:

- By providing detection and alarm systems.
- By providing illuminated sign and emergency
lighting.
To facilitate Fire Service operations:
- By providing alarms with direct connection to the
Fire Service.
- By providing riser mains within the building
To prevent structural collapse:

- Controlling the fire with sprinklers.
To minimize damage to the building and its

contents:
- Controlling or extinguishing the fire with sprinklers.
To control fire growth:
- By specifying suitable covering materials, including
consideration on the type of paint, colour of paint ,
thickness of wallpapers, thickness of veneer, etc., for
walls and ceilings that do not support rapid flame
spread.
To control smoke spread:

- By installing smoke stop doors lobbies.
- Ensuring that doors are closed.
- By sealing the penetrations.
 To limit spread within the fire building:
- A building can be divided into “fire compartments” or
“fire cells” with barriers, which prevent fire spread for the
fire exposure design time. The reasons for providing
compartmentation include limiting the area of possible
loss, separating different occupancies, isolating hazards, or
protecting escape routes. Barriers are usually horizontal
floors or vertical walls. Besides that, compartmentation can
also be achieved by ensuring that doors are closed,
controlling vertical shafts and seal penetrations.
- Partition ceiling spaces and other concealed spaces.
To prevent fire spread to other buildings:
- By limiting the size of windows and type of glazing.
- Boundary walls must have sufficient fire resistance,
in order to remain standing and contain a fire for the
fire exposure design time.
To allow rapid egress:
- By providing safe egress routes.
To minimize damage to the building and its
contents:
- By controlling the extent of the fire and smoke
through compartmentation.
To facilitate Fire Service operations:
- By providing fire resistant access within the
building, preferably a separate access from the main
egress system, including fireman’s lift to prevent
overload of the egress system (firemen going up,
evacuees going down). The fire access shall be
classified as an essential service and shall prove that it
will stay in place for the appropriate time to allow the
fire fighters to have access to the fire.
To prevent structural collapse:
-By controlling the extent of the fire through
compartmentation.
-Structural elements must be provided with sufficient
fire resistance to maintain stability for the fire exposure
design time. Prevention of collapse is essential for load-
bearing structural members and for load-bearing
barriers, which perform a fire-containing function.
Structural fire resistance must be provided to main
structural elements, and to secondary elements, which
support or provide stability to barriers or main
members. This is especially important for buildings,
such as hospitals, where total evacuation during a fire is
not possible and “defend in place” are practiced.
Local Code:
Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of Republic Act (RA)
9514 Fire Code of the Philippines 2008, as follows but not limited to::
 Division 6 Section 10.2.6.1 “Construction and Compartmentation”
 Division 6 Section 10.2.6.2 “Protection of Vertical Opening and
Combustible Concealed Spaces”
 National Building Code of the Philippines, PD 1096
International Code:
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Fire and Life Safety Code
 International Building Code (IBC) 2006.
TRAINING COURSE
MODULE 3
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS

INSPECTION, TESTING AND
MAINTENANCE
SECTION 10.2.6.4 FIRE DETECTION, ALARM,
AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
This provisions cover the basic functions of a complete
fire alarm system, including fire detection, alarm, and
communications. These systems are primarily intended to
provide the indication and warning of abnormal
conditions, the summoning of appropriate aid, and the
control of occupancy facilities to enhance protection of
life.
Fire detection, alarm, and communications systems
installed to make use of an alternative permitted by this
Code shall be considered required systems and shall
meet the provisions of this Code applicable to required
systems.
A fire alarm system required for life safety shall be
installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the
applicable requirements of NFPA 70, National
Electrical Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm
Code, unless it is an approved existing installation,
which shall be permitted to be continued in use.
To ensure operational integrity, the fire alarm system
shall have an approved maintenance and testing
program complying with the applicable requirements of
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 72,
National Fire Alarm Code.
Records of conducted maintenance and testing and a

copy of the certificate of compliance should be
maintained.
A. General
 When a required fire alarm system is out of service
for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, the
C/MFM having jurisdiction shall be notified within 24
hours, and a fire watch shall be assigned until the fire
alarm system has been returned to service.
 To ensure operational integrity, the fire alarm system

shall have an approved maintenance and testing
program.
A fire watch should at least involve some special action

beyond normal staffing, such as assigning an additional
security guard(s) to walk the areas affected. Such
individuals should be specially trained in fire
prevention and in occupant and fire department
notification techniques, and they should understand
the particular fire safety situation for public education
purposes.
It is the intent of the Code that the fire watch result in a

heightened awareness of the building’s operations and
environment. Individuals assigned to the fire watch
should be able to recognize fire hazards and understand
the procedures for occupant and fire department
notification and occupant evacuation in an
emergency.
When developing a plan to address system shutdown, it

is important to consider the nature of the shutdown, the
location, the increased hazards that are involved, and
the actions necessary to mitigate the hazards. The
authority having jurisdiction should be involved in the
development of such a plan. A parallel requirement in
addresses sprinkler system shutdown.
A complete fire alarm system shall provide functions for

initiation, notification, and control, which shall perform as
follows:
(1) The initiation function provides the input signal to the
system.
(2) The notification function is the means by which the
system advises that human action is required in
response to a particular condition.
(3) The control function provides outputs to control
building equipment to enhance protection of life.
Protection of Fire Alarm System.
In areas that are not continuously occupied, and unless

otherwise permitted automatic smoke detection shall be
installed to provide notification of fire at the following
locations:
(1) Each fire alarm control unit
(2) Notification appliance circuit power extenders
(3) Supervising station transmitting equipment

B. Signal Initiation
1. Means of initiation:
a. Manual initiation.
b. Automatic detection.
c. Extinguishing system operation.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be used only for fire
protective signalling purposes.
3. Manual fire alarm box shall be provided in the natural
path of escape from fire near each exit.
4. Additional fire alarm boxes shall be so located that
from any part of the building not more than 30 m
horizontal distance.
5. For fire alarm systems using automatic fire detection
or waterflow detection devices, at least one manual
fire alarm box shall be provided.
6.Where a sprinkler system provides automatic

detection and alarm initiation it shall be provided
with an alarm initiation.
7.Where a complete smoke detection system is

required by another section of this Code, automatic
detection of smoke shall be provided in all
occupiable areas.
C. Smoke Alarms
 Required by Division 8 through 17 of this Chapter.
D. Occupant Notification
1. Signal notification to alert occupants of fire or other
emergencies.
2. Pres--ignal system may be permitted where fire alarm
signal is automatically transmitted.
3. Positive alarm sequence may be permitted, provided
that it is in accordance with NFPA 72.
4. Signals for occupants to evacuate shall be by audible and
visible.
5. General evacuation alarm signal shall operate
throughout the entire building.
E. Emergency Forces Notification
1. Shall be provided to alert the nearest fire station
and fire brigade.
2. Fire alarm system shall be arranged to transmit the
alarm automatically.
3.Automatic fire department notification through
central station shall be mandatory.
F. Emergency Control
1. Fire alarm and control system shall be activate
automatically the control functions.
2. Activated by the complete fire alarm system:
G. Location of Controls
 Operator controls, alarm indicators, and manual
communications capability shall be installed in a control
center.
H. Annunciation
1. Alarm annunciation shall comply with the
requirements of the para (2) through para (7) below.
2. Alarm annunciation at the control center shall be by
means of audible and visible indicators.
There are number of reasons for installing fire detection,
alarm, and communications system in buildings and other
properties. Each of this systems is designed to fulfill
specific needs. The following are recognized functions.
1. To notify occupants of a facility to take

necessary evasive action to escape the dangers
of a hostile fire,
2. To summon organized assistance to initiate or to
assist in fire control,
3. To initiate automatic fire control and
suppression systems and to sound an alarm,
4. To supervise fire control and suppression systems to
ensure that operational status is maintained,
5. To initiate a wide variety of auxiliary functions
involving environmental, utility, and process
controls(including control of elevators).
Individual fire detection, alarm, and communications

may incorporate one or all of these features. Such
systems may include components that operate
mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically, or electrically,
but most state-of-art systems operate electronically.
TYPES OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
The most basic alarm system is designed to only
initiated manually-that is, by pulling a handle , While this
systems are properly termed protected premises fire
alarm systems, they are more commonly called local
warning systems - does not notify the fire department.
There are four basic types of automatic alarm-

initiating devises. They are design to detect heat, smoke,
fire gases, or flame.
HEAT DETECTORS
Fixed-Temperature Heat Detectors

relatively inexpensive compared to other type,
least prone to false activation,
activate when they are heated to the temperature
for which they are rated,
installed in the highest portions of a room
rated 135°F – 174°F are common for living spaces
200°F or more for attic and other areas
Fix-Temperature activate by one more of three
mechanisms:
1. Expansion of heated material (fusible link ; bimetallic

2. Melting of heated material (frangible bulb)
3. Changes in resistance of heated material (continuous
line)
Fusible devices/frangible bulbs

commonly associated with automatic sprinklers
also used in fire detection and signalling systems
Fusible device
normally held in place by a solder with a know
melting temperature,
connecting link device that fuses or melts when
exposed to heat,
used in sprinklers, fire doors, dampers, and
ventillators,
also know as fusible link
Fusible device
normally held in place by a solder with a know
melting temperature,
connecting link device that fuses or melts when
exposed to heat,
used in sprinklers, fire doors, dampers, and
ventilators,
also know as fusible link ,
when solder melts allowing the spring to close the
contact points,
closing of contact points completes the alarm
circuit initiate an alarm signal

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RA 9514 KNOWN AS FIRE

CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

RA 9514 KNOWN AS FIRE CODE OF THE

1. RA 9514 ( BASIC LAW )

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F/Insp Jan Garry D Lunas, RME, Ph.D.

F/Insp Jan Garry D Lunas, RME, Ph.D.

Rule 4. Authority of the Chief, Bureau of Fire Protection

1. The Administration and Enforcement of the Fire

A. Issue implementing rules and regulations;

B. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and

C. Enter into long term agreement;

D. Enter into Memorandum of Agreement.

A. To support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners and fire

B. Enter into external party agreements for the conduct of

C. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies;

D. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) through his/her duly

E. Issue Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-requisite

G. Order the owner/occupant of any building or structure to

I. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or

A. Organic members of the BFP;

B. Other government offices and agencies; and

In case of paragraph “B” and/or “C” above, members may

Rule 7 is a new provision of the Fire Code which

A. During actual fire fighting operations and fire scene

B. Business closure and summary abatement proceedings;

C. Installation of signs that the building/structure is a fire hazard

D. Obstruction of designated fire lanes and fire hydrants;

E. Apprehension of violators/persons removing, destroying,

F. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would

A. Strict observance of the requirement of fire safety measures for

B. Organization and training of fire bridges in all barangays in

C. In summary abatements, closure and/or stoppage of operation

D. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would

Such as but not limited to, National Bureau of Investigation

A. Laboratory /physical examinations of the pieces of

B. In the Investigation, and prosecution of arson cases,

C. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which require

1. Licensed engineer (Civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical,

2. Shall have completed Fire Arson Investigation and

3. Non-licensed and non-engineering graduate must pass the

1. Appointed as engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,

2. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant

3. Electrical /Building inspectors must pass the written

A. Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer, and

B. Shall have undergone atleast forty (40) hours of

C. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or

A. Inspect any building, structure of facility and/or any part thereof,

B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and

C. Testifying any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters

D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and

E. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.

A. Review and evaluate building plans specifications including

B. Conduct site verification and inspection on building under

The receiving clerk shall record the application for Building

C. The Chief, FSES shall consolidate and review the findings of

D. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction will