SERVICES

1. SECURING A BUILDING PERMIT

A building permit is required prior to construction, erection, alteration, major repair, or renovation or conversion of any building/structure owned by government or private entities.

The permit becomes null and void if work does not commence within 1 year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of 120 days.

FEES ( based on National Building Code)

A. Residential

B. Commercial

REQUIREMENTS

1.    4 photo copies of Land Title or Tax Declaration of the land where building is to be constructed.
2.    Tax clearance of land.
3.    If the building permit is not the owner of the land appearing on the Land Title or Tax Declaration, 3 copies of affidavit of consent or Deed of absolute sale or Deed of extra judicial settlement is needed.
4.    A.) For building above 20 sq.m. in floor area:
5 copies of plan specification and bill of materials duly signed by an Architect or      Civil Engineer, Master Plumber and Professional Electrical Engineer,
B.) For building of 20 sq.m. and below:
5 copies of sketch plan are needed with 5 copies of electrical sketch plan duly   signed by a Professional Electrical Engineer.
5.  Zoning Clearance  and Fire Hazard.
6.  One (1) long brown envelop.

•    Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board – for zoning and land use of all types of building/structure
•    Bureau of Fire Protection – for all types of building/structure
•    Environment and Natural Resources Office/Department of Environment and Natural Resources – for all commercial and industrial buildings
•    Department of Labor and Employment – for industrial buildings
•    Department of Health – for health hazard related building/structure
•    Air Transportation Office – for building/structure exceeding 45.0 meters in height
•    Philippine Tourism Authority – for tourist oriented project
•    Department of Education Culture and Sports – for educational buildings
•    Energy Regulatory Board – for gas stations

NOTES:

The number of copies indicated above already includes the requirement for securing a Zoning Clearance (from the Municipal Planning and Development Office) and a Fire Clearance(Municipal Fire Coordinator).

For commercial and industrial buildings, provide 1 set of building plans and documents for submission to the Environment and Natural Resource Office.  

For industrial buildings, provide additional 4 copies of electrical and mechanical plan, specifications and bill of materials and cost estimates for submission to the Department of Labor and Employment.

If all the clearances have been secured, the rest of the other documents indicated above are required to be submitted to the office of the building official:
•    4 sets Building Plans
•    3 copies Specifications
•    3 copies Bill of materials and cost estimates
•    3 copies Lot Documents

To facilitate processing, please take note of the following before submitting the plans and other requirements above to the Municipal Engineering Office:

•    Requirements of the National Building Code
•    Requirements of the Referral Codes (Architectural Code, Philippine Electrical Code [PEC], Revised Plumbing Code, Structural Code [NSCP], Mechanical Engineering Code [PSME])
•    Compliance with BP 344 (Accessibility Law) shall be indicated in detail on plans for commercial, institutional and public buildings
•    If setback/yard requirements are not met on the sides and at the back/rear then a Firewall (strictly no opening) extending up to at least 1 meter from the roof level shall be provided.  It shall be indicated on the site development plan with owner’s conformity.
•    Grease Traps/Oil Separator shall be provided for hotels, restaurants, eateries, terminals, gasoline stations, auto repair shops, bakeries and other similar establishments.
•    All revisions/additions made in the plans shall have an acknowledgement of the designer.
•    Special Power of Attorney shall be provided if the owner is not the signatory in all application forms, plans and documents.
•    All application forms and letters must be properly filled-up with all the necessary information available.  
•    Forms and letters, Plans, Specifications, Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates and other pertinent documents must be signed and sealed by the designer and signed by the owner

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2. SECURING AN OCCUPANCY PERMIT

An Occupancy permit is required before any building or structure is used or occupied.  It is usually secured after the completion of a structure.   

It is also required if there is any change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building, structure or any portion thereof.

FEES ( Based National Building Code)

a. Residential

b. Commercial

C. Institutional

1. • Certificate of Completion from the Building Official
   • Certificate of Completion - Mechanical, Electrical and Sanitary/Plumbing Permits
   • Logbook of building construction and Building Inspection Sheet duly accomplished by the contractor (if undertaken by contract) and signed and sealed by the architect or civil engineer.
   • Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection
   • Final Fire Safety Inspection Report by the Bureau of Fire Protection

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3. SECURING OTHER BUILDING-RELATED PERMITS

Aside from the building permit, the Office of the Municipal Engineer, issues other permits that are required before the renovation, construction or demolition of any structure.

FEES ( Based on National Building Code)

A. ELECTRICAL

B. FENCING

C. PLUMBING FEES

D. GROUND PREPARATION PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS ( Based on National Building Code )

ELECTRICAL PERMIT

This document is required before putting up new or additional, or alteration of electrical installations involving at least 20 outlets or a capacity of 4 Kilowatts. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

Requirements:

1. Electrical Permit Application Form signed by a professional Electrical Engineer.
2. Electrical Plans
3. Electrical Specifications
4. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates

MECHANICAL PERMIT

This is required before the installation of new or additional, removal or alteration of machinery of at least 20 HP. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

Requirements:

1. Mechanical Permit Application Form signed by a professional Mechanical Engineer.
2. Mechanical Plans
3. Mechanical Specifications
4. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates

SANITARY/PLUMBING PERMIT

This document is required before the construction of new or additional, or alteration of existing plumbing installations, water supply, storm drainage, water purification and sewerage treatment plants. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

Requirements:

1. Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Application Form signed by a Sanitary or Master Plumber
2. Sanitary/Plumbing Plans
3. Sanitary/Plumbing Specifications
4. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates

FENCING PERMIT

This is secured prior to actual construction of a fence.

Requirements:

1. Fencing Permit Application Form
2. Fencing Plan
3. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
4. Lot Plan with Certification of a Geodetic Engineer that the proposed fence will not encroach on adjoining properties
5. Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)
6. Deed of Sale/Lease Contract/Contract to Sell (if the TCT is not in the name of the owner/applicant)
7. Updated Real Property Tax Declaration
8. Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment

DEMOLITION PERMIT

This permit is secured prior to the systematic dismantling or destruction of a building or structure in whole or in part.

Requirements:

1. Demolition Permit Form
2. Sketch plan of area to be demolished
3. Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment

TEMPORARY SERVICE CONNECTION PERMIT

This permit is secured for temporary service connection to a power utility for lighting and power construction, Christmas decorative lighting, lighting of cemeteries, temporary lighting for carnivals/fiestas, testing, etc.

Requirements:

1. Permit Form (DPWH Form No. 96-005-E)
2. Building Permit (for new construction)
3. Electrical Plan/Layout
4. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

EXCAVATION AND GROUND PREPARATION PERMIT

This permit is secured prior to actual ground preparation and excavation after the building line is established.

Requirements:

1. Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-014-B)
2. For MNWD connection purposes, present Accomplished MNWD Application Form

SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

This permit is secured prior to the construction and repair of sidewalks.

Requirements:

1. Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-015-B)
2. Sketch plan of sidewalk to be constructed/repaired

SCAFFOLDING PERMIT

This permit is secured whenever the erection of scaffolding occupies street lines.

Requirements:

1. Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-017-B)
2. Sketch plan of street line to be occupied

SIGN PERMIT

This permit is secured prior to the installation, erection, attachment, painting of any form of signages.

Requirements:

1. • Sign Permit Form
   • Building Permit Form whenever there is a concrete/steel structure.
   • Structural Analysis
   • Zoning Clearance
   • Permit Form (DPWH Form No. 96-001-E) whenever there is an electrical connection
   • Fire Clearance whenever there is an electrical connection
   • Sketch plan of signage/s to be installed/erected.
   • Location/vicinity plan
   • Lot documents whenever it occupies a private lot
   • DPWH clearance (for national roads/highways)

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