LAWS311 ASSIGNMENT # FINALS

Securing Building Permit and Occupancy Permit

Name: ESTEBAN, JOSHUA, M. Score: ___________

Section: BSCE 3-YA-1 Date: 11/25/23

Answer the following essays:

1. What is the difference between Building Permit and Occupancy Permit?

To begin construction, a building permit is required, and an occupancy permit is

required to take possession of the facility. The building permit allows construction to
begin, and the building owner or developer must ensure that the construction
complies with the approved building plans and local building codes. The occupancy
permit confirms that the structure is safe to occupy. It is a violation of the Building Act
of 1993 to occupy the new building before acquiring authorization.

2. Give some sample requirements in securing building permit. More complete the
better.

Property ownership on the lot

• If the applicant owns the land on which the construction will be built:
• Transfer Certificate of Title certified genuine copy on file with the Registry of
Deeds.
• Declaration of Taxes
• Most recent Real Estate Tax Receipt

• If the applicant is not the lot's registered owner:

• A notarized copy of the Lease Contract or Deed of Absolute Sale
Forms of application
Application forms that have been properly completed, signed, and sealed by the
engineers concerned:

• Building Permit Application (5 copies)

• Forms for Electrical Permits (3 copies)
• Forms for Sanitary Permits (3 copies)
• Five complete detailed plan sets

For two-story structure construction:

Structural Design Analysis - Civil Engineer signature and seal on every page
For buildings with more than two stories:
• Plate Load Test and Boring
• Seismic Investigation
• Property Documentation
• Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) photocopy
• Photocopy of Property-lot Tax Declaration (Certified True Copy) - 5 copies
• (5 copies) photocopy of current tax receipt
• Engineers' and Architects' License Copies
• Photocopies of all relevant engineers' and architects' PTR numbers and PRC
licenses

3. Give some sample requirements in securing occupancy permit. More complete the
better.

• Certificate of Completion, signed by owner/applicant, signed and sealed by

respective architect/engineers, Forms are available at the Building Official's
Office.
• All approved permit application forms (back and front) must be photocopied.
• Approved Construction Plans / Blueprints Copies.
• Construction Plans (A3 Size), signed by the owner/applicant and signed/sealed
by the appropriate specialists.
• a photocopy of the most recent PTR / PRC and an Accredited Professional
Organization ID.
• Photocopy of the owner's legitimate identification (preferably a government-
issued ID).
• Notarized Authorization Letter to trade on the owner's behalf.
• Fire Department issued a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC).
• Photocopy of the BPLO's Construction Business Permit (Contractor's Tax) or
Certification for Completion (For Non-Contractor).
• Daily Construction Work / Activities Logbook
• Pictures of the site/project that indicate significant completion, front view, rear
view, left side, right side, and inside
• (1) White Long Folder

As Needed:
• Certificate of Secretary (For Corporation)
• Lease Agreement (If Property Is Not Owned)
• Affidavit of Change Engineers / Professionals Notarized.
 • Approved Permit Forms and Construction Plans in PDF Format; Calculations
and Certifications on CD/DVD/USB.
• Building Administrator photocopy of Certificate of Occupancy (For Tenant).
• Building Administrator's Certificate of No Improvement (For Move-In).
• Photocopy of All Mechanical Equipment Certificate of Operation (For Tenant).
• Structural Stability Certificate (By Structural Engineer).
• Electrical Safety Certificate (Professional Electrical Engineer).
• Mechanical Safety Certificate (Professional Mechanical Engineer).

4. What if the plans submitted in the office of city engineer is not the same in the
actual construction? What are the remedies?

If the designs submitted to the city engineer's office differ from the actual
construction, the building may be deemed non-compliant with the building code. The
penalties for noncompliance may differ based on local laws and regulations. In the
Philippines, for example, if a building or structure collapses within fifteen years of
completion due to defects in the plans or specifications or defects in the ground, the
person who constructed, altered, repaired, or caused the construction, alteration, or
repair of the building/structure is liable for damages.

If the designs presented to the municipal engineer's office do not match the actual
construction, there are numerous options.

• The first step is to determine what is causing the disparity.

• If the designs were not carefully implemented, the contractor might be held
accountable for the expense of repairing the work.
• If the designs were inaccurate, the designer or engineer might be held liable for
the expense of rectification.
• If the owner authorized the faulty blueprints, he or she may be liable for the
expense of repairing the work.
• The remedies available are determined by the facts of the case. In general, the
parties involved should endeavor to address the matter through negotiation or
mediation. If this is not practicable, the parties may need to go to court to settle
the disagreement.
• It is vital to realize that construction conflicts can be complicated and time-
consuming. To identify the appropriate course of action, it is best to contact
with a legal specialist who specializes in building law.