Process and Guidelines in Securing FSIC

SFO1 Christian J Crehencia, CEFire Safety Inspection Officer BFP-NHQ

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

1. Legal Basis

2. Process Securing Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

3. BFP Citizen Charter

4. General Procedure

5. Fixing of Fines

6. Period for Correcting Violations

1. LEGAL BASIS: RA 9514 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008

RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURESDivision 4. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

SECTION 9.0.4.1 FSIC as a pre-requisite for the issuance of permit/license

Upon Compliance of the fire safety requirements under Rule 10 (Fire Safety Measure) of this IRR, anFSIC shall be issued by the BFP as a PRE – REQUISITE for the issuance of Business or Mayor’sPermit, Permit to Operate, Occupancy Permit, PHILHEALTH Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH Licenseto Operate and other permits or licenses being issued by other government agencies.

RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFPDivision 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.2 From Local GovernmentPara A, Strict observance of the requirement of fire safety measures for the issuance of FSIC as a PRE-REQUISITE in the grant of and renewal of business, occupancy and other related permit/licenses. Forthis purpose, the LGU and /or other government agencies concerned shall refrain from issuing suchlicenses and/or permits without the applicant first securing an FSIC from the BFP.

2. PROCESS IN SECURING FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE FOR BUSINESS PERMIT

BUILDING PERMIT

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)

Processing time - 3 working days

OCCUPANCY PERMIT

Secure Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

Processing Time - 3 working days

BUSINESS PERMIT

Secure Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

Processing Time - 1 to 3 working days

RENEWAL OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

Processing Time - One (1) day

(within 5 days from submission of the Report)

(shall not exceed 15 days from submission of the Report)

(5 days from submission of the Report)

(shall not exceed 15 days from submission of the Report)

(5 days from submission of the Report)

(shall not exceed 15 days from submission of the Report)

GENERAL PROCEDURE

FIXING OF FINES (SECTION 13.0.0.2)

A. Administrative fines shall be determined as follows:

1. When the violation carries an administrative fine which has a rate per unit volume, weight or unit, the fine shall be computed by multiplying the weight/volume/unit by the rate.

2. Where the violation carries a fine within a certain range (for example, PhP25,000.00 – PhP 37,500.00), the fine increases with the number of times a violation of the same provision is committed:

a. First Violation – the fine shall be the minimum amount in the range.

b. Second Violation – the fine shall be the maximum amount in the range.

3. When two or more offenses are committed, the same procedures in para “A” 1 and 2 above shall be followed, but the fine shall be sum of all administrative fines; Provided, that the total fines shall not exceed fifty thousand pesos (PhP50,000.00).

PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS(SECTION 13.0.0.6)

A. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

1. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or access to building clearly marked for fire safety purposes.

2. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the BFP, or duly organized and authorized brigades.

3. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrant.

4. Overcrowding

5. Locking of fire exits during periods when people are inside the building

6. Use of jumpers

7. Etc...

(Section 11.0.0.1 PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMMISIONS)

PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS(SECTION 13.0.0.6)

B. Within three (3) days

▪ Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building components and yards which obstruct the orderly and easy passage of fire fighting vehicles and equipment;

▪ Abandonment or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner without appropriate safety measures.

▪ Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy within the prescribed time limit;

▪ Failure to observe fire safety precaution for the following:

a. High piled or widely spread combustible stock;

b. Corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, organic peroxide, nitromethane, …….

c. Matches in commercial quantities (more than 60 watchman's gross);

d. Combustible waste materials for recycling or resale; …….

PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS(SECTION 13.0.0.6)

C. Within Seven (7) days

1. For failure to provide the fire safety precautions for the following:

a. Combustible fibers;

b. Cellular materials such as foam rubber, sponge rubber and plastic foam;

c. Mineral, vegetable or animal oils and other derivative by-products.

2. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall likewise be allocated the same period.

PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS(SECTION 13.0.0.6)

D. Within Ten (10) days

1. Failure to provide fire walls to separate adjoining building, or warehouse and storage areas from other occupancies in the same building; and

2. Other violations similar to or of the same nature as any of the above, but not included in this listing, shall likewise be allocated the same period.

PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS(SECTION 13.0.0.6)

E. Within fifteen (15) days

1. For failure to provide, install, and maintain the following:

1. Fire Alarm System

2. Provision for confining the fire at its source such as fire resistive floor slab or roof, curtain boards, fire doors, etc.

3. A fire exit plan for each floor of the building

4. Properly marked and lighted exits with provision for emergency lights

2. Failure to develop and implement a fire safety and education programs.

3. Failure to provide on effect the following:

1. Sprinkler system, Fire hose cabinets, standpipes, etc.

2. Termination of all exits in area affording safe passage to a public way or safe dispersal area

3. Self-closing fire resistive door, etc.

PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS(SECTION 13.0.0.6)

E. During re-inspection, if an initial compliance was effected by the owner, the said notice to correct violations/abatement order may not be issued. In lieu thereof, the owner shall execute an affidavit of undertaking specifically thereof among others the period of completion of work. For this purpose, the owner shall attach in his affidavit the contract of works, if any.

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