BUILDING PERMIT

A Building Permit is a document issued by the Building Official to an owner/applicant to proceed with
the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or
other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof, upon the approval of the
accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized
application, which will be found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building
Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. (PD 1096)
Under Chapter 3, Sec. 301 of PD 1096, No person, firm or corporation, including any agency of the
government is allowed to construct, alter, repair, convert, use, occupy, move, demolish and add any
building/structure or any portion thereof or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a building
permit from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building/structure is located or
to be erected.
The permit shall expire and becomes null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not
commenced within a period of 1 year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work so
authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for a period of 120 days.
Purpose | Note: Required before erection, construction, major repair or renovation, conversion or
demolition of any building or structure. 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.
[Standard Requirement]
(A) Pro-forma Building Construction/Renovation Application Form/Letter
(B) For applicants who are registered owners of the lot, 5 copies of:
(B1) Certified true copy of Original/Transfer Certificate of Title (OCT/TCT)
(B2) Real Property Tax Declaration
(B3) Certificate of Updated Real Property Tax Payments
(C) For applicants who are not registered owners of the lot,
(C1) 5 copies of Lease Contract, Deed of Sale or Contract to Sell
(D) 2 copies of Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(E) 2 copies of Fire Clearance
(F) 2 copies of Environmental Clearance
(G) 2 copies of DOLE Clearance for industrial buildings
(H) 1 copy of Construction Logbook
(I) Building Documents

[Architectural and Structural Engineering Documents]

(1) Building Permit Application Form signed by the Designing Architect or Civil Engineer
(A) 8 copies of Lot Plan with a certification from a Geodetic Engineer or Junior Geodetic Engineer that
the proposed building does not encroach on adjoing properties; 12 copies if the building is industrial
(B) 8 copies of Site Development Plan indicating the setback distances at the front, sides and rear, with
Perspective; 12 copies if the building is industrial
(C) 7 sets of Building Plans; 11 sets if the building is industrial
(D) 5 sets of the Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
(E) 5 sets of Building Specifications
(F) 2 copies of Structural Design Computations with Seismic Analysis
(G) 2 copies of Plate Load Test Analysis, for 3-storey buildings and higher, or 2-storey buildings with
roof decks
(H) 2 copies of Soil Boring Test Results, for 4-storey buildings and higher, or 3-storey buildings with
roof decks
(2) Sanitary Engineering/Plumbing Documents
(3) Mechanical Engineering Documents
(4) Electrical Engineering Documents
[Additional Requirements]
(A) During construction, the CEO should approve any modifications in the plans and specifications
before the changes are implemented*. The following documents are required:
(1) 5 sets of modified Plans
(2) 5 sets of modified Specifications
(3) 5 copies of new Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
*Failure to secure approval is the usual cause of difficulty in securing the Occupancy Permit. As-built
plans and specifications that reflect all changes and alterations made on the originally-approved plans
may be submitted after work completion and during the application for a permit to occupy. The building
official, however, may not necessarily approve these. This leads to the owner being required to modify
or demolish certain parts of the completed construction, or refusal of the building official to issue an
Occupancy Permit.
(B) Inspection by the building official should be requested after the building lines have been laid-out and
before excavation begins.
(C) A sign showing the approved Building Permit number, date of issuance and the name of the architect
or engineer in charge of construction must be posted on a visible location within the project site.

Steps Requirements Fees Person-In-Charge

1. Secure Building Permit Application Forms
a. Duly accomplished DPWH Form No. 77-001B, No.77-01S, No. 77-001(Building, Sanitary/
Plumbing Electrical, Mechanical) - 5 copies Please refer to P.D. 1096 (National Building Code of
the Phil.) or Tax Ordinance No. 1 Series of 1993
b. Transfer of Certificate of Title (TCT) or Real Property Tax Declaration or Deed of Absolute Sale
and Tax Receipt for the current year it the lot is owned by the applicant/owner of the building. - 5
Copies
c. Contract of Lease or Written Consent of the Owner/Administrator or Contract to Purchased or
Certificate of Award in case of government lots, if the applicant is not the owner of the lot. - 5
Copies
d. Estimated Cost of the Proposed Work. (Bill of Materials) - 5 Copies
e. Five sets of corresponding plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed by a duly licensed
Architect or Civil Engineer in case of Architectural Structural Plans by Registered Mechanical
Engineer in case of Mechanical Plans and by Registered Electrical Engineer in case of Electrical
Plans by a Licensed Sanitary Engineer or Plumber in case of Plumbing or Sanitary installation
plans in those exempted or not required by the Building Official.
f. Structural Design Analysis 5 sets For three (3) stories and above, Boring tests and if necessary,
Load tests shall be required in accordance with the applicable latest provisions of the National
Structural Code of the Phil.(NSCP)
g. Application for Locational Clearance/ Certificate of Zoning Compliance.- 5 Copies
h. Certificate of Locational Clearance. - 5 Copies
i. Receipt of Zoning Fee. - 5 Copies
j. Decision of Zoning. - 5 Copies
k. City Fire Marshall Endorsement. - 5 Copies
(For the compliance of the Fire Code of the Phil.)
l. Submission of Construction Logbook. (1)
m. Assessment of Building Permit Fees. - 5 Copies
n. Receipt of Building Permit. - 5 Copies
o. Receipt of Sign Board. - 1 Copy
p. Approval of the Building Official.

2. Secure 1st Endorsement to Other Offices Agencies

a. Present the plans and the required supporting documents (except clearance from other regulatory
agencies) to any member of the Building Staff for initial verification of the requirements.
b. Then, an endorsement to other offices/ agencies (Bureau of Fire Protection, DENR, DOLE, etc.)
will be given to you so that you can start securing other required clearances.
3. Submit complete Requirements (with clearances)
After securing clearances from other regulatory agencies, submit all plans and documents to the
receiving section.
4. Evaluation and Assessment
Building Staff evaluates the plans
5. Inquiry on the Status of Application
Inquire about the result of evaluation and assessment after 1 day. b. If there are no deficiencies,
proceed to Step 8.
6. Returned Plans and Documents
Get the plans and documents that need correction. You will be also informed about lacking
documents, if any.
7. Submit lacking Documents/Corrected Plans & Review of Corrected Plans / Documents
a. Submit lacking Documents/Corrected plans & Review of Corrected Plans/Documents
b. The technical staff reviews the corrected plans and checks completeness of documents
8. Pay Building Permit Fee & Sign Board
Proceed to the City Treasurer's Office and pay the required fees to a Revenue Collection Clerk. Wait
for your Official Receipt Building Permit Fee Dimensions of the building/plan Sign Board
P200.00 Collection & Disbursement Section
9. Processing of Permits
a. Go back to the office of the City Building Official; and submit your Official Receipt.
b. Building staff processes the plans and pertinent documents for final approval of the City Building
Official.
10. Approval of Permit
Building Official approves the building permit.
11. Release of Permit

IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER - PLEASE READ

Securing Other Building-related Permits
*Before the renovation, construction or demolition of any structure, the Office of the City Engineer &
Building Official, issues other permits that are required aside from a building permit.
Steps Types of Permits/Requirements Fees Person-In-Charge
1. Secure Application forms
Request for the relevant permit forms from any member of the Building Staff.
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FOR INDIGENOUS DWELLINGS.
This document is required prior to putting up new or additional, or altering electrical installations
involving less than 20 outlets or a capacity of 4 kW. For new buildings, this forms part of the
requirements for a Building Permit application.
a. Duly accomplished DPWH form NO. 77-001E - 5 Copies
b. Transfer of Certificate of Title (TCT) or the Real Property Tax b. Declaration or Deed of Absolute
Sale and Tax Receipt for the current year if the lot is owned by the applicant / owner of the
building. (5-copies)
c. Contract of Lease or Written Consent of the owner / administrator or contract to purchased of
Award in case of government lots, if the applicant is not the owner of the lot. (5-copies)
d. Estimated Cost of the Proposed Work (Bill of Materials). (5-copies)
e. Five sets of corresponding plans and specifications (Electrical Lay-out, Schedule of loads and
Computations, Riser Diagram) prepared, duly signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical
Engineer except in those cases exempted or not required by the City Building Official (5-copies)
f. Location Plan, Site Development Plan, Perspective/ Picture of the Building prepared, signed and
sealed by a duly licensed Architect or Civil Engineer except in those cases exempted or not
required by the City Building Official. (5-copies)
g. Assessment of Electrical Permit Fees. (5-copies)
h. Receipt of Electrical Permit. (5-copies)
i. Approval of the Building Official. Please refer to P.D. 1096 (National Building Code of the Phil.)
or Tax Ordinance No. 1 Series of 1993.
2. Submit requirements
Submit the duly accomplished application form and other documents to the staff in-charge of
receiving.
MECHANICAL PERMIT
This is required prior to 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.
a. Mechanical Permit Application Form duly signed & sealed by a professional Mechanical
Engineer. - 5 Copies
b. Mechanical Plans and Specifications - 5 Copies
c. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates - 5 Copies

3. Evaluation and Assessment

The technical staff evaluates and assesses the submitted plans and pertinent documents for
compliance with the requirements of the building code, referral codes, laws and ordinances. If the
documents are in order; the technical staff assesses the requisite fees.
SANITARY/PLUMBING PERMIT
This document is required prior to the construction of new or additional, or altering existing plumbing
installations, water supply, storm drainage, and water purification and sewerage treatment plants. For
new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.
a. Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Application Form duly signed and sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or
Master Plumber. - 5 Copies
b. Sanitary/Plumbing Plans and Specifications - 5 Copies
c. Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates. - 5 Copies
4. Payment of Fees
Proceed to the City Treasurer's Office and pay the requisite fees. FENCING PERMIT
This is secured before the actual construction of a fence
a. XEROX COPY OF T.C.T - 5 Copies
b. XEROX COPY LOT / SITE PLAN - 5 Copies
c. XEROX COPY OF LATEST LAND TAX RECEIPT - 5 Copies
d. XEROX COPY OF CONTRACT OF LEASE (IF NOT VALIDLYOWNED BY APPLICANT) 5 Copies
e. PERSPECTIVE / PLAN - 5 Copies
f. BILL OF MATERIALS - 5 Copies.
g. STRUCTURAL DESIGN (IF THE FENCE IS ABOVE 2 METERS) - 5 Copies
h. OTHER CLEARANCES (SPECIFY) - 5 Copies
5. Processing of Permits
Go back to the office of the City Building Official; and submit your Official Receipt. Building Staff
processes the plans and pertinent documents for final approval of the City Building Official.
SIGN PERMIT
This is secured before the installation, erection, attachment, painting of any form of signages.
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Sign Permit Form

Building Permit Form whenever there is concrete/steel structure
Structural analysis whenever there is concrete/ steel structure
Zoning clearance
DPWH Form No.77-001E 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)

6. Approval of Permit City

Building Official approves the permit. DEMOLITION PERMIT
This is secured prior to the systematic dismantling or destruction of a building or structure in whole or
in part.
a. Demolition Permit Form - 5 Copies
b. Sketch Plan of area to be demolished - 5 Copies
c. Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment - 5 Copies
7. Release of Permit
Claim the approved permit.
EXCAVATION& GROUND PREPARATIONPERMIT
This permit is secured prior to actual ground preparation and excavation after the building line is
established. It shall also be a requirement for a Water Connection.
a. Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-014-B)
For a. ACWD Connection purposes, present Accomplished ACWD Application Form.
ROAD EXCAVATIONPERMIT FOR PRIVATE& PUBLIC ROADS
a. Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-014-B)