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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

Securing Building Inspection Clearance for business permit

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

Business enterprises are required to secure Building Inspection approval from the Municipal Engineer's Office before the start of commercial operations and during the annual renewal of business permits. 

This is part of the process of securing a Business License/Mayor's Permit.

Requirement(s):

  • Business License Application/Assessment Form
  • Detailed information about the business and sketch of location (for new enterprises)

TAXES AND FEES

SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE:

       Monday to Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to avail of the service



Securing a Building Permit

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

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:

The fees to be paid shall be based on the plans submitted for assessment.

Requirement(s):

  • 4 copies Lot Plan with Certification of a Geodetic Engineer (GE) that the proposed building will not encroach on adjoining properties
  • 4 copies Site Development Plan indicating the setback/yard distances at the front, sides and back with Perspective
  • 4 sets Building Plans (Architectural, Structural, Sanitary/Plumbing, Electrical,  Mechanical
  • 3 copies Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
  • 3 copies Specifications
  • 3 copies Title of Property (Transfer Certificate of Title)
  • 3 copies Deed of Sale/Lease Contract/Contract to Sell, if the TCT is not in the name of the owner/applicant
  • 4 copies Latest Tax Declaration and Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment 
  • 1 piece Construction Logbook
  • Application forms (building, Sanitary/plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
  • 2 copies Structural Design Computations with seismic analysis which conform to the latest NSCP - for 2 storeys and above or 1 storey with attic/ mezzanine/roof deck/penthouse
  • 2 copies previous approved plan or permit in case of addition, alteration and renovation
  • 2 copies certification regarding structural stability of existing foundation in case of addition
  • 2 copies Plate Load Test Analysis - for 3 storeys or 2 storeys with attic/ mezzanine/roof deck/penthouse.
  • 2 copies Soil Boring Test Result  - for 4 storeys and above or 3 storeys and above with attic/mezzanine/roof deck/penthouse
  • 2 copies Clearances from other government agencies exercising regulatory functions such as:

    • 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 (Bureau of Fire Protection).

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 MEO:

  • 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])
  • Laws and Municipal Ordinances affecting the design/project
  • 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

SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE:

       Monday to Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to avail of the service


Securing other building-related permits

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

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

TYPES OF PERMITS AND Requirement(S)

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 kw. 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.  It is also a requirement for a Water Connection request to the Gerona Water District.

Requirements:

  1. Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-014-B)
  2. For GND connection purposes, present Accomplished GND Application Form
  3.  

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 signage.

Requirements:

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

SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE:

       Monday to Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm


Securing an Occupancy Permit

ABOUT THE SERVICE

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.

Requirement(S):

    • 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  

 SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE:

       Monday to Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to avail of the service

  
 
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