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AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines ICS Incident Command System AIR After Inspection Report IED Improvised Explosive Device ALS Advanced Life Support IFSTA International Fire Service Training Association ALS Arson Laboratory Section IID Intelligence and Investigation Division AO Abatement Order IMT Incident Management Team API American Petroleum Institute INSARAG International Search and Rescue Advisory ATC Anti-Terrorism Council Group BACO Breathing Apparatus Control Offices IO Inspection Order BFP Bureau of Fire Protection IRR Implementing Rules and Regulations BLEVE Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion LDRRMO Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management BOSS Business One-Stop Shop Office C/MFM City/Municipal Fire Marshal MARINA Maritime Industry Authority CAAP Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines MCI Mass Casualty Incidents CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear MFM Municipal Fire Marshal CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear MGB Mines and Geosciences Bureau Explosives MIIU Municipal Investigation and Intelligence Unit CET Composite Evaluation Team MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet CFM City Fire Marshal NAMRIA National Mapping Resource Information CIIS City Intelligence and Investigation Section Authority CISD Critical Incident Stress Debriefing NBI National Bureau of Investigation CISM Critical Incident Stress Management NDRRMP National Disaster Risk Reduction and COMMEL Communications and Electronics Center Management Plan CRO Customer Relations Officer NFPA National Fire Protection Association CSSR Collapse Structure Search and Rescue NOD Notice of Disapproval DANA Damage Assessment and Need Analysis NHQ National Headquarters DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources NTC Notice to Comply DRT Disaster Response Team NTCV Notice to Correct Violations DOH Department of Health OBO Office of the Building Official ECC Evidence Chain of Custody OP Occupancy Permit ECRR Evidence Collection and Recovery Record OPS Order of Payment Slip EMS Emergency Medical Services OR Official Receipts EOC Emergency Operation Center OSOCC On Site Operational Coordination Center EOD Explosive Ordinance Demolition P/DFM Provincial/District Fire Marshal EOD Explosive Ordinance Disposal PCR Patient Care Report ETA Estimated Time of Arrival PEC Philippine Electrical Code ERG Emergency Response Guide PEZA Philippine Economic Zone Authority FAI Fire Arson Investigator PFP Personal Floatation Device FALAR Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report PIC Post Incident Critique FCC Fire Clearance Certificate PIIB Provincial Intelligence and Investigation Branch FEMA Fire Emergency Management Agency PNP Philippine National Police FI Fire Investigation PNP-SOCO Philippine National Police Scene of the FIR Final Investigation Report Crime Operatives FIRF Fire Investigation Response Form PNRI Philippines Nuclear Research Institute FSC Fire Safety Checklist PPE Personal Protective Equipment FSEC Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance PPV Positive Pressure Ventilation FSES Fire Safety Enforcement Section PRCP Property Recovery and Clearing Permit FSI Fire Safety Inspector PSME Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers FSIC Fire Safety Inspection Certificate RD Regional Director FSIR Fire Safety Inspection Report RDC Reception Departure Center FSTC Fire Safety Technical Committee RIIB Regional Intelligence and Investigation Branch GOA General Office Attire RFS Release of Fire Scene HAZMAT Hazardous Material RRD Radiological Dispersal Device HHQ Higher Headquarters SAR Search and Rescue HRP Highest Ranking Personnel SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus IAP Incident Action Plan SIR Spot Investigation Report SITREP Situational Report Protection Plan/s such as but not limited to SRR Search, Rescue and Retrieval Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS), Fire SRU Special Rescue Unit Detection, Alarm, and Communication System (FDAS), UNDAC United Nations Disaster Assessment and Kitchenhood Suppression System (KHSS), and Coordination Centralized LPG Plan USAR Urban Search and Rescue c. 1 Set of Bill of Materials and Labor 2. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) checks the FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT completeness of the abovementioned documentary 1.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW requirements and forwards the same to the assessor for the assessment of the fire code construction tax. Refer to POLICY: Rule 9 of the IRR of RA 9514 mandates the Rule 12 of the IRR of RA 9514 for the computation of fire conduct of building plan evaluation and the issuance of Fire code taxes. Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) as a pre-requisite for 3. The assessor computes the fees and issues the Order of the grant of Building Permit by the Office of the Building Payment Slip (OPS) to the applicant. Official (OBO) having jurisdiction. 4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee/s to the PURPOSE: Ensure that designs, plans, and specification of BFP Collecting Officer. all buildings to be constructed are Fire Code compliant and 5. The Collecting Officer issues the corresponding Official that the FSEC is issued in accordance with the Fire Code Receipt (OR) to the applicant. and BFP Citizens Charter. 6. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for issuance BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: of claim stub. Before a building is constructed, its design must be 7. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application compliant with the fire safety requirements of RA 9514. form together with all the submitted documents. Construction of new buildings, structures or facilities or 8. The Chief, FSES immediately assigns a Building Plan modification/renovation/alteration thereof requires FSEC. Evaluator to conduct evaluation and review. SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the issuance of Fire ACTUAL / DURING Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) as a pre-requisite for 9. The plan evaluator evaluates the submitted plans and the grant of Building Permit by the Office of the Building specifications, accomplishes the standard Fire Safety Official (OBO) having jurisdiction. Checklist (FSC) on Building Plans, and prepares either the RESPONSIBILITIES: FSEC or Notice of Disapproval (NOD). The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) receives 10. The Chief, FSES reviews the findings of the plan application. evaluator and recommends to the City/Municipal Fire Assessor assesses the required fire code fees. Marshal the proper disposition of the application. Collecting Officer receives payment and issues Official 11. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) either Receipts(OR). approves or disapproves the evaluated plans with the FSC Building Plan Evaluator evaluates the submitted building and issues either FSEC, in case of approval or NOD in case plan. of disapproval; and returns back to the CRO for its release. Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) assigns POST / AFTER building plan evaluator; reviews findings and recommends to 12. The CRO records the FSEC Control Number and its the City Fire Marshal. date of issuance. City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) issues Fire Safety 13. The CRO releases to the applicant the evaluated plan Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) / Notice of Disapproval (NOD). together with the FSC, and the FSEC or NOD upon DEFINITIONS: presentation of the claim stub. Building Plan Evaluation is an activity by the Bureau of Fire EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA Protection wherein a building plan is reviewed by its Building Evaluated building plans are or become Fire Code compliant, Plan Evaluators to determine whether the same complies and the corresponding FSEC are duly issued. with the requirements of RA 9514 and its IRR. This likewise REFERENCES: covers the issuance of FSEC as a pre-requisite for the Standard, Law or Regulation issuance of Building Permit by the Building Official. Rule 9 (Enforcement and Administration of Fire Safety Measures), Division 1-3 of the Implementing Rules and GENERAL PROCEDURES: Regulations (IRR) of RA 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines PRE / BEFORE of 2008) 1. The applicant secures and accomplishes the application Other Procedures, Documents, etc. form and submits the same to the Customer Relations National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Officer(CRO) together with the following documentary PD 1096 (National Building Code) requirements: PSME (Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers) Code a. Endorsement from the Building Official PEC (Philippine Electrical Code) b. 6 complete sets of Building Plans including Fire RA 9292 (Philippine Electronics Code) and other related 1. The Plan Evaluator, upon receipt of plans and International Codes on Fire Safety specifications, determines whether an on-site inspection is required and if required, prepares the Inspection Order FORMS/RECORDS: Record/Form/ User/Receiver (IO). Activity Name 2. The Plan Evaluator then presents the prepared IO Required by Application Form (CRO) Customers together with the plans to the Chief, Fire Safety the process/ Relations Officer Enforcement Section (FSES) for evaluation and signature procedure Order of Payment Assessor of the IO. Slip (OPS) 3. The Chief, FSES forwards the IO, together with the Official Receipt (OR) Collecting Officer plans, to the City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) for Fire Safety Checklist (BPE) Building his/her approval. (FSC) on Building Plans Plan Evaluator ACTUAL / DURING Fire Safety Evaluation BPE 4. The Plan evaluator proceeds to the site and requests Clearance (FSEC) acknowledgment of the IO from any responsible person in Other Forms Evaluated Building Plans BPE or CRO the building, structure or facility. or Records Database / Logbook 5. The Plan Evaluator conducts an ocular inspection of the FSEC Database / Logbook building/structure/facility. POST / AFTER 1.2 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION (PRE-CONSTRUCTION 6. The Plan Evaluator prepares an After Inspection Report PHASE) (AIR) POLICY: Rule 9 of the IRR of RA 9514 provides the within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the IO as procedure in the conduct of an on-site inspection during basis for pre-construction phase prior to the issuance of Fire Safety his/her evaluation of the submitted plans and Evaluation Clearance (FSEC). specifications. PURPOSE: Ensure that fire safety features indicated in EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA: Evaluated building plans are the plans submitted can be implemented in the building to or become Fire Code compliant, and be constructed. the corresponding FSECs are duly issued. BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: REFERENCES: This covers the procedure in the conduct of an on-site Standard, Law or Regulation: Rule 9 (Enforcement and inspection during pre-construction phase prior to the Administration of Fire Safety Measures) of the IRR of RA issuance of Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) by the 9514 local fire stations nationwide. Other Procedures, Documents, etc. SCOPE: The following are instances where an on-site National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) inspection is required prior to the issuance of FSEC: PD 1096 (National Building Code) 1. In existing buildings, where there is a need to verify PSME (Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers) Code whether the existing means of egress or other fire safety PEC (Philippine Electrical Code) components of a building will be affected by the application RA 9292 (Philippine Electronics Code) for renovation, alteration, modification, or repair. Other related International Codes on Fire Safety 2. For new buildings, where there is a need to determine the orientation of the building, facilities or structure and FORMS/RECORDS: Record/Form/ User/Receiver their premises to be erected whether the proposed means Activity Name of egress terminates directly to a public way, location of Required by Inspection Order (IO) BPE the nearest hydrants, positioning and maneuvering of fire the process/ After Inspection Report (AIR) BPE trucks within the six-meter radius, conspicuous location of procedure fire department connection, wet & dry standpipes, and Other Forms Inspection Order (IO) Chief, FSES other fire protection equipment. or Records Database /Logbook The Fire Safety Inspection during Pre - Construction Phase must be conducted during the 3 - day period for issuance of 1.3 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION (CONSTRUCTION FSEC. PHASE) RESPONSIBILITIES: Building Plan Evaluator conducts an POLICY: Rule 9 of the IRR of RA 9514 mandates the on-site inspection. conduct of fire DEFINITIONS: safety inspection during construction, renovation, Pre-construction Phase refers to the stage where a modification, or proposed building to be constructed is applying for a alteration of buildings, structures or facilities. building permit and construction is yet to start. PURPOSE: Ensure implementation of Fire Code compliant GENERAL PROCEDURES: building plans PRE / BEFORE and specifications during construction, modification, any duly authorized representative. renovation, POST / AFTER alteration of the building, facility and structure. 6. Within three (3) days upon receipt of the IO, a copy of Ensure that fire safety measures are in place during the AIR construction is submitted to the Chief, FSES. / modification / renovation / alteration of the building, 7. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and, in facility and case structure. of violations / deficiencies, prepares the written notice BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: addressed to the owner/project manager/contractor or any Construction, renovation, modification, or alteration of duly authorized representative of the noted deficiencies or buildings, violations in the construction. structures or facilities shall conform to the approved plans 8. The C/MFM signs the notice and forwards the same to and the specifications and the required fire safety construction are Plan Evaluator for service of notice. in 9. The Plan Evaluator serves the original copy of the notice place. to owner/project manager/contractor or any duly SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the conduct of on- authorized site inspection representative and another copy to the Office of the during construction phase of buildings, structures or Building facilities to Official. be observed by local fire stations. EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA: RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspected buildings, structures or facilities under City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) approves and construction are issues Fire Code compliant. Inspection Order (IO). Fire safety measures are in place during construction. Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) REFERENCES: recommends Standard, Law or Regulation the issuance of IO. Section 9.0.2.2, Rule 9 of Building Plan Evaluator / Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) the Implementing Rules and conducts Regulations (IRR) of RA 9514 an ocular inspection during the construction phase. (Fire Code of the Philippines DEFINITIONS: of 2008) Construction Phase refers to the stage where a building is Other Procedures, being Documents, etc. erected or constructed. National Fire Protection GENERAL PROCEDURES: Association (NFPA) PRE / BEFORE PD 1096 (National Building 1. On the basis of the issued Fire Safety Checklist (FSC) Code) on SME (Philippine Society of the building plan, the Plan Evaluator prepares an Inspection Mechanical Engineers) Code Order (IO) and forwards to the Chief, FSES for his PEC (Philippine Electrical signature. Code) 2. The Chief, FSES countersigns the IO and forwards the RA 9292 (Philippine same Electronics Code) to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) for approval. And other related International 3. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) signs the IO. Codes on Fire Safety ACTUAL / DURING 4. The Plan evaluator proceeds to the site and requests FORMS/RECORDS: Record/Form/ User/Receiver acknowledgment of the IO from any responsible person in Activity Name the building, structure or facility. Required by Inspection Order (IO) BPE 5. The Plan Evaluator conducts inspection during the process/ After Inspection Report (AIR) BPE construction, procedure Fire Safety Checklist on BPE renovation, modification or alteration and prepares the AIR Bldg. Plan in Other Forms Inspection Order (IO) Chief, FSES duplicate copies immediately after the inspection or Records Database /Logbook conducted, leaving a copy for the owner/project manager/contractor or 1.4 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION AND ISSUANCE OF occupancy. FSIC FOR OCCUPANCY GENERAL PROCEDURES: POLICY: Sections 5 and 7 of RA 9514 mandate that no PRE / BEFORE occupancy permit, 1. The applicant secures, accomplishes the application form business or permit to operate shall be issued without and securing a submits the same to the Customer Relations Officer (CRO) Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC). Likewise, Rule 9 together with the following documentary requirements: of the a. Endorsement from the Building Official for the IRR of RA 9514 mandates the conduct of fire safety application inspection of FSIC for Occupancy accompanied by a Certificate of after the completion of construction. Completion PURPOSE: Ensure that newly b. Photocopy of Building Permit constructed/modified/renovated/altered c. Assessment of Occupancy Permit Fee building, structures or facilities are fully compliant with the d. Copy of the approved Building Plan Fire e. Copy of the Fire Safety Checklist Code before issuance of FSIC for Occupancy within the f. Copy of the Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance prescribed 2. The CRO checks the completeness of the period in the BFP Citizens Charter. abovementioned BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: documentary requirements and forwards the same to the Newly constructed building, structures or facilities shall be assessor for the assessment of the balance amount in the fully fire code construction tax, if any, fire safety inspection compliant to the fire safety requirements of RA 9514. fee, SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the issuance of Fire and other applicable fire code fees. Safety Inspection 3. The assessor then issues the Order of Payment Slip Certificate (FSIC) for Occupancy as a pre-requisite for the (OPS) grant to the applicant. of Occupancy Permit by the Office of the Building Official 4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee to the (OBO) BFP having jurisdiction.Construction of new buildings, structures Collecting Officer. or 5. The Collecting Officer issues the corresponding Official facilities or modification/renovation/alteration thereof Receipt (OR) to the applicant. requires 6. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for issuance FSIC before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the of Building claim stub. Official. 7. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application RESPONSIBILITIES: form The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) receives together with all the submitted documents. application. 8. The Chief, FSES assigns a designated Fire Safety Assessor assesses the required fire code fees. Inspector Collecting Officer receives payment and issues Official and immediately prepares an Inspection Order (IO) and Receipts countersigns the same. (OR). 9. The prepared IO together with all the supporting Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) assigns documents Fire shall be forwarded to the Office of the City / Municipal Safety Inspector (FSI), reviews and evaluates After Fire Inspection Marshal for its approval and signature. Report (AIR), and recommends findings to the City Fire ACTUAL / DURING Marshal. 10. The FSI proceeds to the establishment and requests Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) conducts ocular inspection. acknowledgment of the IO from any responsible person in City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) issues Fire Safety the building, structure or facility. Inspection Certificate (FSIC) for Occupancy / Notice of 11. The FSI proceeds with the fire safety inspection and Disapproval immediately prepares an After Inspection Report (AIR), a (NOD). copy of which is given to the establishment / building owner, DEFINITIONS: occupant, or any duly authorized representative before Post-Construction Phase refers to the stage where a leaving the premises. building 12. The FSI submits a copy of the AIR to the Chief, FSES under construction has been completed and is ready for within three (3) days upon receipt of the IO. BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND 13. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and GUIDEPOSTS:FSIC for Business Permit should be issued prepares within five (5) working either the FSIC or NOD. days from filing/acceptance of FSIC application. 14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NOD SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the conduct of fire and safety inspection forwards the same to the C/MFM for proper disposition and necessary in the issuance of Fire Safety Inspection final action on the application. Certificate 15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NOD and (FSIC) as a pre-requisite for the issuance of Business or forwards Mayors Permit, Permit to Operate, PHILHEALTH the same to the CRO or releasing clerk. Accreditation POST / AFTER for Hospitals, DOH License to Operate, and other Permits 16. The CRO records the FSIC Control Number and its and date licenses being issued by other government agencies valid for of issuance and releases the same to the applicant upon one presentation of the claim stub. In case of disapproval, a (1) year from the date of issuance unless revoked / copy cancelled. of the NOD is furnished to the Office of the Building RESPONSIBILITIES: Official. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) receives EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA: Newly constructed/ application. modified/ renovated/ altered building, Assessor assesses the required fire code fees. structures or facilities are fully compliant with the Fire Collecting Officer receives payment and issues Official Code. Receipts FSIC for Occupancy is duly issued to fully compliant (OR). buildings. Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) assigns REFERENCES: Fire Standard, Law or Regulation: Section 9.0.2.3 (Inspection Safety Inspector (FSI), reviews and evaluates After After Completion of Inspection Construction), Rule 9 of the Report (AIR), and recommends findings to the City / Implementing Rules and Municipal Regulations (IRR) of RA 9514 Fire Marshal. Other Procedures, Documents, etc.: same Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) conducts ocular fire safety inspection. FORMS/RECORDS: Record/Form/ User/Receiver City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) - issues Fire Safety Activity Name Inspection Certificate (FSIC) for Occupancy/ Notice to Required by Application form Applicant Comply the process/ OPS Assessor (NTC). procedure OR Collecting Officer IO Fire Safety Inspector GENERAL PROCEDURES: AIR Chief, FSES PRE / BEFORE FSIC for Occupancy FSI C/MFM 1. The applicant secures and accomplishes the application Other Forms IO Database/Logbook Chief, FSES form or Records FSIc Database/Logbook CRO and submits the same to the Customer Relations Officer (CRO) together with the following documentary 1.5 ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR BUSINESS PERMIT requirements: POLICY: Sections 5 and 7 of RA 9514 mandate that no a. Photocopy of Application for Business Permit occupancy permit, b. Tax Bill/Assessment business or permit to operate shall be issued without c. FSIC for Occupancy (if required) securing a d. Fire insurance policy, if any. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the Chief, 2. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) checks the BFP or completeness of the abovementioned documentary his duly authorized representative. requirements and forwards the same to the assessor for PURPOSE: Ensure that business establishments are fully the compliant with the assessment of the applicable fire code fees. Fire Code before issuance of FSIC for Business Permit 3. The assessor then issues the Order of Payment Slip (New) (OPS) within the prescribed period in the BFP Citizens Charter. to the applicant. 4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee to the EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA: All business establishments BFP are fully compliant with the Fire Code. Collecting Officer. FSIC for Business Permit is duly issued to fully compliant 5. The Collecting Officer issues the corresponding Official business Receipt (OR) to the applicant. establishments. 6. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for issuance of FORMS/RECORDS: Record/Form/ User/Receiver claim stub. Activity Name 7. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application Required by Application form Applicant form the process/ OPS Assessor together with all the submitted documents. procedure OR Collecting Officer 8. The Chief, FSES assigns a Fire Safety Inspector and IO Fire Safety Inspector immediately prepares an Inspection Order (IO) and AIR Chief, FSES countersigns the same. FSIC for Occupancy C/MFM 9. The prepared IO together with all the supporting Other Forms IO Database/Logbook Chief, FSES documents or Records FSIc Database/Logbook CRO is forwarded to the Office of the City / Municipal Fire Marshal 1.6. ISSUANCE OF FSIC FOR for its approval and signature. RENEWAL OF ACTUAL / DURING BUSINESS PERMIT 10. The FSI proceeds to the establishment and requests POLICY: Sections 5 and 7 of RA 9514 mandate that no acknowledgment of the IO from any responsible person in occupancy permit, the building, structure or facility. business or permit to operate shall be issued without 11. The FSI conducts the fire safety inspection and securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the Chief, immediately BFP or prepares an After Inspection Report (AIR), a copy of which his duly authorized representative. is PURPOSE: Ensure that all business establishments are given to the establishment / building owner, occupant, or fully compliant with the any Fire Code before issuance of FSIC for Business Permit (Renewal) duly authorized representative before leaving the premises. within the prescribed period in the BFP Citizens POST / AFTER Charter. 12. The FSI submits a copy of the AIR to the Chief, FSES BASIC CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND GUIDEPOSTS: within FSIC for Business Permit should be issued within five (5) three (3) days upon receipt of the IO. working 13. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and days from filing/acceptance of FSIC application. SCOPE: This covers the procedure in the conduct of prepares fire safety inspection either the FSIC or Notice to Comply (NTC) or necessary in the renewal of Business Permits for the recommendation issuance for declaration as public nuisance, as the case maybe. of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre- 14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NTC or requisite for the issuance of Business or Mayors Permit, Permit to recommendation for declaration as public nuisance, as the Operate, case maybe, and forwards the same to the C/MFM for PHILHEALTH Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH License to proper Operate, and other Permits and licenses being issued disposition. by other 15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NTC or government agencies valid for one (1) year from the date of recommendation issuance unless revoked / cancelled. for declaration as public nuisance, as the case maybe and RESPONSIBILITIES: forwards the same to the CRO or releasing clerk, for The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) receives release application. or submission to higher offices thru channel. Assessor assesses the required fire code fees. Collecting Officer receives payment and issues Official 16. The CRO or releasing clerk records the FSIC Control Receipts Number and its date of issuance and releases the same to (OR). the applicant upon presentation of the claim stub. In case Chief, FSES (Fire Safety Enforcement Section) assigns of Fire notice to comply, a copy of the notice is furnished to the Safety Inspector (FSI), reviews and evaluates After Inspection Office Report (AIR), and recommends findings to the City Fire of the Business Permits and License Office. Marshal. Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) conducts ocular fire safety 11. The FSI conducts the fire safety inspection and inspection. immediately City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) issues Fire prepares an After Inspection Report (AIR), a copy of Safety which is Inspection Certificate (FSIC) for Occupancy / Notice to given to the establishment / building owner, occupant, Comply or any (NTC) / Notice to Correct Violations (NTCV). duly authorized representative before leaving the GENERAL PROCEDURES: premises. PRE / BEFORE 12. The FSI submits a copy of the AIR to the Chief, FSES 1. The applicant secures, accomplishes the application within form, three (3) days upon receipt of the IO. and submits the same to the Customer Relations Officer POST / AFTER (CRO) together with the following documentary 13. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and requirements: prepares a. Photocopy of Business Permit (previous year) either the FSIC or Notice to Comply or recommendation b. Tax Bill/Assessment for c. Latest FSIC, if any. declaration as public nuisance, as the case maybe. d. Fire insurance policy, if any. 14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NTC 2. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) checks the or completeness of the abovementioned documentary recommendation for declaration as public nuisance, as requirements and forwards the same to the assessor for the the assessment of the fire safety inspection fee and case maybe, and forwards the same to the C/MFM for other proper applicable fire code fees. disposition. 3. The assessor then issues the Order of Payment Slip 15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NTC or (OPS) recommendation to the applicant. for declaration as public nuisance, as the case maybe 4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee to the and BFP forwards the same to the CRO or releasing clerk, for Collecting Officer (Applicant is no longer required to pay release the or submission to higher offices thru channel. Fire Code Fees if already paid during the Busines One 16. The CRO or releasing clerk records the FSIC Control Stop Number and its date of issuance and releases the same Shop (BOSS)). to 5. The Collecting Officer then issues the corresponding the applicant upon presentation of the claim stub. In Official case of notice to comply, a copy of the notice shall be Receipt (OR) to the applicant. furnished to the 6. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for Office of the Business Permits and License Office. issuance of EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA: All business claim stub. establishments are fully compliant with the Fire Code. 7. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application FSIC for Business Permit is duly issued to fully form compliant business together with all the submitted documents. establishments. 8. The Chief, FSES assigns a Fire Safety Inspector, FORMS/RECORDS: Record/Form/ User/Receiver immediately Activity Name prepares an Inspection Order (IO), and countersigns the Required by Application form Applicant same. 9. The prepared IO together with all the supporting the process/ OPS Assessor documents procedure OR Collecting Officer is forwarded to the City / Municipal Fire Marshal for his / IO Fire Safety Inspector her AIR Chief, FSES approval and signature. FSIC for Occupancy C/MFM ACTUAL / DURING 10. The FSI proceeds to the establishment and NTC/NTCV requests Other Forms IO Database/Logbook Chief, FSES acknowledgment of the IO from any responsible person or Records FSIc Database/Logbook CRO in the building, structure or facility.