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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

External Services

(PRIVATE GARAGE, CARPORT, SHED, FENCE NOT LESS THAN 1.80 METERS IN HEIGHT, TANKS AND TOWERS, REPAIRS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE ALTERATION / CHANGES SIGNAGES, BUSINESS SIGNS AND STAND-ALONE PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT FACILITIES)

Certificate of Occupancy, a document issued by the Building Official, in adherence to the format specified in NBCDO Memorandum Circular 01, series of 2020, which attests that the building/structure has been finalized and is suitable for occupation/use as per the approved purpose.

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OFFICE/UNIT

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

CLASSIFICATION

Simple

TYPE OF TRANSACTION

G2C – Government to Citizens

G2B – Government to Business

G2G – Government to Government

WHO MAY AVAIL

The owner/s of newly constructed/renovate/repaired building or structure within the municipality.

 

 

  1. Construction/erection/addition/alteration/ renovation/repair/legalization of the following structures under group J Section 701 Division of the NBCP:

  1. Private garage not more than ninety (90) square meters;

  2. Carport;

  3. Sheds not less than six (6) square meters;

  4. Fences less than 1.80 meters in height; and,

  5. Tanks and towers.

  1. Repairs which do not involve alteration/changes from the building plans covered by a previously issued Building Permit, Repair Permits other than those mentioned in Section 301.3 of the NBCP (exemption from Building and Repair Permit);

  2. Signages for advertising and business signs; and,

  3. Stand-alone permit applications for Building Service Equipment and other support facilities including:

  1. Mechanical

  2. Sanitary;

  3. Electrical;

  4. Electronics; and

  5. Accelerographs

Requirements

# Checklist & Where to Secure
1

APPLICATION FORMS

         Unified Application forms for Certificate of Occupancy/Use

(3 original copy)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

Certificate of Completion (4 original copy, signed and sealed, and notarized) (If the construction was undertaken through a contract, the Certificate of Completion shall be signed by the contractor/Authorized Managing Officer)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

  Electrical Completion Forms (2 original copy, signed and sealed) (If the construction was undertaken through a contract, the Certificate of Completion shall be signed by the contractor/Authorized Managing Officer) (If applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

  Mechanical Completion Forms (2 original copy, signed and sealed) (If the construction was undertaken through a contract, the Certificate of Completion shall be signed by the contractor/Authorized Managing Officer) (If applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

 Electronics Completion Forms (2 original copy, signed and sealed) (If the construction was undertaken through a contract, the Certificate of Completion shall be signed by the contractor/Authorized Managing Officer) (If applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

  Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection application form (2 original copy, signed and sealed) (if with Application for NEECO meter)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.
2

PLANS

  Approved Plans (2 sets duly signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered corresponding professionals and by the owner/applicant)

a.     Architectural

b.     Civil/Structural

c.     Electrical

d.     Mechanical (per equipment)

e.     Sanitary

f.      Plumbing

g.     Electronics

(For verification purpose, to be returned to owner together with the approved Certificate of Occupancy)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

  As-Built Plans (4 sets duly signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered corresponding professionals and by the owner/applicant)

a.     Architectural

b.     Civil/Structural

c.     Electrical

d.     Mechanical (per equipment)

e.     Sanitary

f.      Plumbing

g.     Electronics

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.
3

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL, CIVIL/STRUCTURAL, SANITARY AND PLUMBING

  Daily Construction Logbook (1 original copy, signed and sealed by the supervising Engineer / Architect on every page)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Detailed Bill of Materials (actual cost) (1 original copy, signed and sealed by the supervising Engineer / Architect)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Building and Ancillary Permits (1 photocopy each)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

  Material Specification (1 original copy, signed and sealed by Engineer / Architect) (If with major changes with the approved plan)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Photo of structure with substantial completion showing inside, front, sides, and rear areas (3 sets)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Latest PTR and Valid PRC ID and UAP / IAPOA (for Architect), Registered Civil Engineer/Structural Engineer, Professional Electrical Engineer, Registered Mechanical Engineer, Registered Sanitary Engineer, Registered Master Plumber, Registered Electronics Engineer

(4 photocopy, originally signed and sealed)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Affidavit of Change of Engineer / Architect / Sanitary / Plumbing (1 original copy) (if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Secretary’s Certificate. Authority to Sign with attached photocopy of ID of Owner/applicant and representative (1 original copy) (if corporation)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Authorization Letter with attached photocopy of ID of Owner/applicant and representative (1 original copy) (if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Others that maybe required as provided under the 2015 National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.
4

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

   Detailed Bill of Materials for electrical works (actual cost) (1 original copy, signed and sealed by PEE)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Latest PTR and PRC ID of PEE / RME (3 photocopy, signed and sealed)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

 PCAB license of Electrical Contractor for bldg./structure with 200 AT and above Main breaker (1 original copy) (if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

 Insulation Test/Megger Test with Certificate of Calibration of the Equipment used (1 original copy) (if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

Affidavit of Change of Electrical Engineer (1 original copy) (if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

Yellow Card from NEECO

(1 photocopy)

(If with Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection application)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.
5

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS FOR MECHANICAL

    Bill of Materials for Mechanical works (1 originally signed and sealed by PME per equipment and actual cost)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Mechanical Specifications (1 original copy, signed and sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer per equipment) (if with major changes)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Latest PTR and PRC ID of PME / ME (3 photocopy, signed and sealed)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Affidavit of Change of Mechanical Engineer (1 original copy, Notarized)

(if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.
6

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS FOR ELECTRONICS

   Detailed Bill of Materials for Electronic works/actual cost (1 original copy, signed and sealed by PECE)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Latest PTR and PRC ID of PECE / ECE (3 photocopy, signed and sealed)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.

   Affidavit of Change of Electronics Engineer (1 original copy, Notarized)

(if applicable)

Owner/Applicant/Contractor.
7

CLEARANCE / CERTIFICATION

  Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (OBO copy)

Municipal Fire Station

5 STEPS

CLIENT STEPS

AGENCY ACTION

FEES TO BE PAID

PROCESSING TIME

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

  1. Submit duly accomplished application forms and supporting documents and claim acknowledgement receipt (stub).

1.1 Receive and verify the completeness of application documents in accordance with the provided checklist of requirements. (If complete, issue acknowledgement receipt)

 

1.2 Conducting final inspection, verification and/or review of the building/ structure based on submitted as-built plans and supporting documents and prepare inspection report.

 

1.3 Evaluation of Building Plans and other supporting documents. 

Land Use and Zoning,

Line and Grade,

Architectural,

Civil/Structural,

Electrical,

Mechanical,

Sanitary,

Plumbing, and

Electronics.

 

 

 

1.4 Prepare Order of Payment

 

 

 

 

1.5 Sign and approve Order of Payment

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to NBC (PD1096) prescribed Schedule of Fees

 

 

 

None

1 hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 day 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.5 hours

 

 

 

 

 

1.5 hours

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Regino John S. Salamanca
Engineering Assistant

Engineering Office

 

Engr. Marlyn L. Laureta
Municipal Engineer

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Regino John S. Salamanca
Engineering Assistant

Engineering Office

 

Engr. Marlyn L. Laureta
Municipal Engineer

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Regino John S. Salamanca
Engineering Assistant

Engineering Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Engineering Office

 

 

Engr. Marlyn L. Laureta
Municipal Engineer

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Engineering Office

  1. Claim Order of Payment

2. Issue Order of Payment

None

10 minutes

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Engineering Office

  1. Pay Permit fees

3. Received payment and issue official receipt

None

25 minutes

Cashier

Municipal Treasurer’s Office

  1. Present O.R. to OBO

4.1 Check and Record O.R. No,

Assign Certificate of Occupancy/Use Number encode on permit forms; stamp plans and permits, and Segregation of plans and documents for applicant and office copy.

 

4.2 Sign certificate of Occupancy/Use

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

2 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Regino John S. Salamanca
Engineering Asst.

 

 

 

Engr. Marlyn L. Laureta
Municipal Engineer / OIC-Building Official

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Engineering Office

  1. Claim approved certificate of Occupancy/Use for occupancy

5. Release Certificate of Occupancy/Use

None

25 minutes

Engr. Marlyn L. Laureta
Municipal Engineer / OIC-Building Official

Engr. Ralph Jayson A. Loto
Zoning Officer I

Engineering Office

 

TOTAL

Refer to NBCP (PD1096) prescribed Schedule of Fees

3 DAYS

 
Finish