Building Plan Evaluation – is an activity by the
Bureau of Fire
Protection wherein a building plan is reviewed
by its Building
Plan Evaluators to determine whether the same
complies with the
requirements of RA 9514 and its IRR. This
likewise covers the
issuance of FSEC as a pre-requisite for the
issuance of Building
Permit by the Building Official.
Pre-construction Phase – refers to the stage
where a proposed
building to be constructed is applying for a
building permit and
construction is yet to start.
Building Plan Evaluator / Fire Safety Inspector
(FSI) – conducts an ocular inspection during the
construction phase.
Construction Phase – refers to the stage where a
building is being erected or constructed.
Post-Construction Phase – refers to the stage
where a building under construction has been
completed and is ready for occupancy.
ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR BUSINESS PERMIT - This
covers the procedure in the conduct of fire
safety inspection necessary in the issuance of
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-
requisite for the issuance of Business or Mayor’s
Permit, Permit to Operate, PHILHEALTH
Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH License to
Operate, and other Permits and licenses being
issued by other government agencies valid for
one (1) year from the date of issuance unless
revoked / cancelled.
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC). A
document issued by the BFP as a prerequisite
for the grant of Certificate of Occupancy,
Business Permit, Certificate of Annual
Inspection from PEZA and other licenses and
permits being issued by other government
agencies upon determining that the required
fire safety construction are in place, and fire
protective and/ or warning systems are properly
installed in accordance with the approved plans
and specifications and in compliance with RA
9514 and its RIRR.
Fire Safety Maintenance Report (FSMR). A
written report prepared by the building owner,
his/her fire safety practitioner or authorized
representative.
Fire Safety Practitioner. Any qualified person,
recognized by the BFP, engaged in, but not
limited to, the design, construction, installation,
repair and maintenance, assessment, and
rehabilitation of fire safety construction,
suppression and control systems, protective and
warning systems and life safety related services,
or employed as a safety officer of public and
private establishments/companies.
Fire Volunteer Organization (FVO). An organized
group of private firefighters recognized by the
BFP, who have voluntarily formed themselves to
perform fire-related activities. Fire Volunteer. A
person who voluntarily enters into firefighting
service through a Fire Volunteer Organization
(FVO) and undergoes the same discipline as that
of BFP firefight
Hose Reel- A cylindrical device turning on an
axis around which a fire hose is wound and
connected.
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC). A
document issued by the BFP as a prerequisite
for the grant of Building Permit by the Office of
Building Official having jurisdiction upon
determination that the evaluated plans are
compliant with RA 9514 and its RIRR.
SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
A. The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the
necessary evaluation and review of the plans in
accordance with the guidelines issued by the
Chief, BFP for this purpose, indicating whether
or not such plans conform to the fire safety and
life safety requirements of RA 9514 and its RIRR.
For this purpose, a Fire Safety Checklist shall be
used to facilitate the checking of building plan.
The evaluated plans and the corresponding Fire
Safety Checklist shall then be submitted to the
Chief, FSES/U for review and recommendation
to the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
B. The C/MFM having jurisdiction upon
evaluation of the recommendation will either
issue FSEC or Notice of Disapproval (NOD), as
the case may be, and upon payment by the
owner/authorized representative of Fire Code
Construction Tax and other appropriate Fire
Code Fees.
C. No building plan shall be evaluated without
the submission of Fire Safety Compliance Report
(FSCR) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule
and the pertinent documents required under
the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
D. The procedure for securing FSEC shall be in
accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
SECTION 9.0.2.2 INSPECTION DURING
CONSTRUCTION
During construction, renovation, modification or
alteration, the C/MFM having jurisdiction, on
the basis of issued FSEC, shall inspect the
premises to determine whether the plans, and
specifications are being followed and fire safety
precautions are being observed. He/ She shall
cause the correction of any defects/deficiencies
noted, when necessary.
SECTION 9.0.2.3 INSPECTION AFTER
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION
A. After construction/renovation/modification
or alteration and prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official,
the C/MFM having jurisdiction shall designate a
Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) who shall inspect the
building, structure or facility. The FSI shall
recommend in his/her After Inspection Report
(AIR) the issuance of necessary Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC) upon determination
that the required fire safety construction is in
place, and fire protective and/or warning
systems are properly installed in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications.
B. The C, FSES/U shall review the findings of the
FSI and recommend to the C/MFM having
jurisdiction the issuance of FSIC for Occupancy
or NOD. The C/MFM having jurisdiction will
either issue the FSIC or NOD, as the case may
be, upon payment of appropriate Fire Code
Fees. However, if it appears during inspection
that the subject establishment is already
occupied or operating, a Notice to Comply (NTC)
shall be issued to the owner/administrator/
occupant and the procedure under Rule 13 of
this Code shall be observed.
C. Testing and commissioning of fire protective
and warning system of the building shall be
conducted by the installer/contractor during
inspection to be witnessed by the FSI. No FSIC
for Occupancy shall be issued without
submission of Fire Safety Compliance and
Commissioning Report (FSCCR) in accordance
with Division 3 of this Rule and other pertinent
documents required under the BFP Citizen’s
Charter.
D. The procedure for securing FSIC for
Occupancy shall be in accordance with the BFP
Citizen’s Charter.
SECTION 9.0.2.4 BUSINESS AND
ROUTINE/ANNUAL INSPECTION
A. Inspection for the purpose of
Business/Mayor’s Permit and other Permits or
Licenses Application
1. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall cause the
inspection of premises of any industrial,
commercial or business operations, and issue
the necessary FSIC, as a prerequisite for the
grant of Business/Mayor’s Permit or Certificate
of Annual Inspection from Philippine Economic
Zone Authority (PEZA), upon determination that
fire safety measures for use, handling, or
storage of explosives or combustible,
flammable, toxic and other hazardous 25
materials, as well as hazardous operations or
processes, have been complied, and upon
payment of appropriate Fire Code Fees.
2. The designated FSI shall conduct final
inspection in the establishment; prepare an
After Inspection Report (AIR) using the
prescribed format; and recommend the
issuance of either FSIC or appropriate Notice in
accordance with Rule 13. The Chief, FSES/U
reviews the findings and recommends to the
C/MFM having jurisdiction for approval or
disapproval. The C/MFM having jurisdiction will
either issue FSIC or NTC in accordance with Rule
13 of this Code.
3. No FSIC shall be issued without the
submission of Fire Safety and Maintenance
Report (FSMR), if applicable, in accordance with
Division 3 of this Rule and payment of
appropriate Fire Code Fees.
1. The C/MFM having jurisdiction, shall cause
the conduct of routine or periodic fire safety
inspection, re-inspection, or inspection arising
from complaint, of any building, structure,
facility or premises not falling under para “A” of
this Section, for the purpose of determining
compliance with RA 9514 and its RIRR. For this
purpose, Inspection Order (IO) shall be issued
by the C/MFM having jurisdiction. The building
owner or administrator shall make available to
the FSI, if necessary, 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 and FSMR, if
applicable, in accordance with Division 3 of this
Rule. The FSI shall prepare an AIR and
recommend to the C/MFM having jurisdiction
appropriate administrative courses of action
provided under Rule 13 of this Code in case of
any violation of RA 9514 and its RIRR.
2. Inspection procedure shall be in accordance
with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
Fire Safety Inspector (FSI). A uniformed/non-
uniformed personnel of the BFP responsible for
fire safety inspection and assessment of fire
hazards, and whose function, duties and
responsibilities are defined under Division 1,
Chapter 2, Rule 8 of this RIRR.

4. The procedure for securing FSIC shall be in

accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.

B. Routine/Annual Fire Safety Inspection on

Existing Buildings, Structures and Facilities other
than for Business/Mayor’s Permit and other
Permits or Licenses Application