Building Permit

Processing and approval of applications for construction, renovation, repair, or demolition of structures in compliance with the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096).

Application types

Requirements

• Line and Grade

  1. Locational Clearance (from Zoning Office) 2. Height Clearance secured from the MCIAA for CAAP building/structures within approach/Departure Zones of Runways of Airports for high rise height limitations – Recommends the actual height needs CAAP clearance. 3. Right over Lot Concerned In case the applicant is the registered owner of the lot: a. Certified True Copy of TCT, b. Tax Declaration, c. Current Real Property Tax Receipt In case the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot: a .Duly notarized copy of the Contract of Lease or b. Duly notarized copy of the Deed of Absolute Sale or c. Duly notarized copy of the Contract of Sale 4. Lot Plan from a Licensed Surveyor 5. Locational Plan 6. Site Development Plan 7. Barangay Clearance
• Architectural

  1. Five (5) sets of Plans & Specifications prepared, signed and sealed by a dully licensed Architect/Civil Engineer and/or Structural Plans and details for 2-storey and above structure 2. Floor Plan at scales not less than 1:100m 3. Elevations at scales not less than 1:100m 4. Sections at scales not less than 1:100m 5. Reflected Ceiling Plan 6. PWD Provisions and Details 7. Alternative Fire Exit provisions with Details for Multi-Dwelling and Multi-Use Building 8. Schedule of Doors & Windows and Marked on Plan 9. Detail of Stair Design 10. Bill of Material prepared, signed and scaled by a dully licensed Architect/Civil Engineer (2 copies or more) 11. Specifications prepared, signed, and sealed by a dully licensed Architect/Civil Engineer with applicant’s signature at least two (2) copies
• Sanitary and plumbing

  1. Sanitary Plan, Layouts & Details 2. Isometric Layout 3. Detail of Septic Tank 4. Riser Diagram of Drainage 5. Design Analysis, Technical Specification and other details 6. Estimate of Cost 7. Duly Accomplished Plumbing Application Forms and Worksheets 8. Location Plan 9. Lot Plan (Showing the building and septic Tank 10. Certification from Registered Master Plumber 11. Valid PRC I.D. and PTR of Designing Master Plumber with seal and signature - photocopies 12. Contractor’s Tax to paid at City Treasurer’s Office
• Structural

  1. Design Analysis/Boring test for 3-storey and above structure 2. PRC I.D. and PTR of Designing Engineer with seal and specimen signature 3. Foundation Plan at scale not less than 1:100m 4. Floor Framing Plan at scale not less than 1:100m 5. Roof Framing Plan at scale not less than 1:100m 6. Details of Footing/Columns at any conventional scale 7. Details of Structural Members at any conventional scale
• Electrical

  1. Complete Electrical Plan with Location Plan and Riser Diagram 2. Duly Accomplished Electrical Application Form and Worksheet 3. Bill of Materials 4. Valid PRC I.D. and updated PTR of Designing Engineer with seal and specimen signature 5. Design Analysis 6. Electrical specifications
• Electronics

  1. Complete Electronics Plan with Location Plan 2. Duly Accomplished Electronics Application Form 3. Bill of Materials 4. Valid PRC I.D. and updated PTR of Designing Engineer with seal and specimen signature 5. Electronics specifications
• Mechanical

  1. Mechanical Plan a. Location Plan and Key Plan b. General Layout Plan not less than 1:100m scale c. Design Computations d. Isometric drawing of all machineries, machinery foundations with details and foundation computations If Applicable: e. Detailed plans of Boilers and pressure vessels f. Detailed plans of Fire Suppression System with initiating, monitoring, and alarm devices g. Detailed drawing of duct work installations 1. Dully Accomplished Mechanical Application Form 2. Bill of Materials 3. PTR of Designing Engineer with seal and specimen signature 4. Mechanical Specifications

Steps

1. Secure Application Forms, checklist of Requirements
   Provide checklist and give instructions
2. Submit corresponding plans and requirements as per checklist with filled up permit forms and supporting documents
   • Receive duly accomplished forms with all supporting documents • Verify the completeness of documents submitted • Record the application details Note :All plans and documents are officially received, no plans and documents will be out of the office premises unless it will be withdrawn by applicant
3. None
   Evaluate and check all submitted documents, plans and requirements per checklist. If found no deficiency Section head indicate “ok” and affix signature on the checklist sheet. Forward to other section. If found with deficiency write on the checklist sheet the comments, deficiency and lacking items. Forward the all documents without affixing signature.
4. None
   Received back all documents and check its completeness for prepare all documents for return to applicant. Instruct applicant to correct all deficiency and submit lacking requirements
5. Receive all documents and complies all deficiency indicated on the checklist sheet
   Record the initial release of documents for compliance of applicant of the deficiency
6. Resubmit corrected documents to section head concerned for re checking
   Re-check all documents and the correction of deficiency. If found corrected indicate ‘ok’ and affix signature with date on the checklist sheet. Forward to other concern section. If last section found the document complete, return documents to receiving staff
7. Route documents for billing
   Received all corrected documents and route back documents for billing per Section
8. None
   Assess and compute permit fees including surcharges and penalties if any. Forward to all section. And upon complete assessment forward to Receiving Staff Prepares the collection for applicant. Notify applicant for payment of fees
9. Secure collection sheet and pay building permit fees at City Treasurer’s office
   Instruct applicant foe the payment of fees
10. Present the Official Receipt of payment
    Prepare endorsement letter to Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
11. Received the endorsement letter and proceed to BFP and secure Fire Evaluation Certificate (FSEC)
12. Upon receipt of FSEC from BFP submit all remaining copies of document
    Received all documents together with the FSEC Prepare all documents for OBO Head signature and issuance of Building Permit
13. Received all documents and submit to for OBO Head for signature and issuance of Building Permit
    Review and Sign Building Permit for issuance
14. Claim Issued Building Permit
    Segregate documents and record building permit . Release the Building Permit to applicant

Where to go

Office

Office of the Building Official (OBO) / City Engineering Office