RA 9514 Basic Law

S. No. 2553 H. No. 4115

Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila Fourteenth Congress Second Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-eighth day of July, two thousand eight. [REPUBLIC ACT
No. 95141 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL
DECREE NO. 1185 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008”.

SEC. 2. It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the prevention
and suppression of all kinds, of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a
profession.

3. Definition of Terms- As used in this Fire Code, the following words and phrases shall mean and be construed as
indicated:

Abatement –

Administrator-

Blasting Agent-

Cellulose Nitrate or Nitro Cellulose-

Cellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin)-

Combustible Flammable or Inflammable- Combustible Fiber- Combustible Liquid-

Corrosive Liquid- Curtain Board-

Cryogenic-

Damper-

Distillation-
Duct System-

Electrical Arc-

Ember-

Finishes-

Fire –

Fire Trap-

Fire Alarm-

Fire Door-

Fire Hazard-

Fire Lane-

Fire Protective and Fire Safety Device-

Fire Safety Constructions-

Flash Point-

Forcing-

Fulminate

Hazardous Operation/Process-

Horizontal Exit-

Hose Box- Hose Reel-

Hypergolic Fuel-
Industrial Baking and Drying-

Jumper-

Occupancy-

Occupant-

Organic Peroxide –

Overloading –

Owner-

Oxidizing Material –

Pressurized or Forced Draft Burning Equipment-

Public Assembly Building –

Public Way-

Pyrophoric - Refining-

Self-closing Doors –

Smelting –

Sprinkler System –

Standpipe System-

Vestibule-

Vertical Shaft –
SEC. 4. Applicability of the Code-The provisions of the Fire Code shall apply to all persons and all private and public
buildings, facilities or structures erected or constructed before and after its effectivity.

SEC. 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code- This Code shall be administered and enforced by the (BFP),
under the direct supervision and control of the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection, through the hierarchy of
organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975. With the approval of the Secretary of the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Chief, BFP, is hereby authorized to: (a) Issue
implementing rules and regulations, and prescribe standards, schedules of fees/fire service charges and
Administrative penalties therefor as provided in the pertinent provisions of this Code;

(b) Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate;

© Support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners and fire volunteer organizations in the country who shall
undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue, emergency medical services and related emergency
response trainings and competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP.

(d) Enter into long-term agreement, either through public biddings or negotiations, in accordance with the
provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, for
the acquisition of fire prevention, fire protection and firefighting investigation, rescue, paramedics, hazardous
material handling equipment, supplies, materials and related technical services necessary for the fire service;

€ Enter into memorandum of agreement with other departments, bureaus, agencies, offices and corporations of
the government, as well as private institutions, in order to define areas of cooperation and coordination and
delineate responsibility on fire prevention education, fire safety, fire prevention, fire suppression and other
matters of common concern;

(f) Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies, and local government assistance to render necessary
assistance in the enforcement of this Code;

(g) Designate a fire safety inspector through his/her duly authorized representative, who shall conduct an
inspection of every building or structure within his area of responsibility at least once a year and every time the
owner, administrator or occupant shall renew his/her business permit or permit to operate.

No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection
Certificate (FSIC) from the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative;

(h) Inspect at reasonable time, any building, structure, installation or premises for dangerous or hazardous
conditions or materials as set forth in this Code: Provided, That in case of single family dwelling, an inspection
must be upon the consent of the occupant or upon lawful order from the proper court.

(i) Where conditions exist and are deemed hazardous to life and property, to order the owner/occupant of
any building or structure to summarily abate such hazardous conditions;
 (j) Require the building owner/occupant to submit plans and specifications, and other pertinent documents of
said building to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards; and

(k) Issue a written notice to the owner and/or contractor to stop work or portion of any work due to absence, or
in violation of approved plans and specifications, permit and/or clearance or certification as approved by the Chief,
BFP or His/her duly authorized representative.

SEC. 6. Technical Staff- The Chief, BFP shall constitute a technical staff of highly qualified persons who are
knowledgeable on fire prevention, fire safety, and fire suppression.

SEC. 7. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions and Protective and/or Warning Systems. As may be
defined and provided in the rules and regulations, owners, administrators or occupants of buildings, structures
and their premises or facilities and other responsible persons shall be required to comply with the following, as
may be appropriate:

(a) Inspection Requirement A fire safety inspection shall be conducted by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized
representative as prerequisite to the grants of permits and/or licenses by local governments and other
government agencies concerned, for the:

(1) Use or occupancy of buildings, structures, facilities or their premises including the installation of fire
protection And fire safety equipment, and electrical system in any building structure or facility; and

(2) Storage, handling and/or use of explosives or of combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous
materials

(b) Safety Measures for Hazardous Materials Fire Safety measures shall be required for the manufacture, storage,
Handling and/or use of hazardous materials involving:

(1) Cellulose nitrate plastic of any kind;

(2) Combustible fibers;

(3) Cellular materials such as foam, rubber, sponge rubber and plastic foam;

(4) Flammable and combustible liquids or gases of any classification;

(5) Flammable paints, varnishes, stains and organic coatings;

(6) High-piled or widely spread combustible stock;

 (7) Metallic magnesium in any form;

(8) Corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, organic peroxide, nitromethane, ammonium nitrate, or any
amount of highly toxic, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or cryogenic materials or poisonous gases as well as
material compounds which when exposed to heat or flame become a fire conductor, or generate
excessive smoke or toxic gases;

(9) Blasting agents, explosives and special industrial explosive materials, blasting caps, black powder,
liquid nitro- glycerine, dynamite, nitro cellulose, fulminates of any kind, and plastic explosives
containing ammonium salt or chlorate;

(10)Firework materials of any kind or form;

(11)Matches in commercial quantities;

(12)Hot ashes, live coals and embers;

(13)Mineral, vegetable or animal oils and other derivatives/by-products;

(14)Combustible waste materials for recycling or resale;

(15)Explosive dusts and vapors;

(16)Agriculture, forest, marine or mineral products which may undergo spontaneous combustion; and

(17)Any other substance with potential to cause harm to persons, property or the environment because of
one or more of the following: i) The chemical properties of the substance; ii) The physical properties of
the substance; iii) The biological properties of the substance. Without limiting the definition of
hazardous material, all dangerous goods, combustible liquids and chemicals are hazardous materials.
C) Safety Measures for Hazardous Operations/Processes Fire safety measures shall be required for the
following hazardous operations/processes:

(1) Welding or soldering;

(2) Industrial baking and drying;

(3) Waste disposal;

(4) Pressurized/forced-draft burning equipment;

(5) Smelting and forging;

(6) Motion picture projection using electrical arc lamps;

(7) Refining, distillation and solvent extraction; and

(8) Such other operations or processes as may hereafter be prescribed in the rules and regulations.

(c) Provision on Fire Safety Construction, Protective and Warning System-

(1) Fire protection features such as sprinkler systems, hose boxes, hose reels or standpipe systems and
other firefighting equipment;

(2) Fire alarm systems;

(3) Fire walls to separate adjoining buildings, or warehouses and storage areas from other occupancies in
the same

Building;

(4) Provisions for confining the fire at its source such as fire resistive floors and walls extending up to the
next floor slab or roof, curtain boards and other fire containing or stopping components;

(5) Termination of all exits in an area affording safe passage to a public way or safe dispersal area;

(6) Stairway, vertical shafts, horizontal exits and other means of egress sealed from smoke and heat; (7) A
fire exit plan for each floor of the building showing the routes from each room to appropriate exits,
displayed prominently on the door of such room; (8) Self-closing fire resistive doors leading to
corridors; (9) Fire dampers in centralized air conditioning ducts;

(9) Roof vents for use by fire fighters; and

(10)Properly marked and lighted exits with provision for emergency lights to adequately illuminate exit ways in
case of power failure.
SEC. 8. Prohibited Acts- The following are declared as prohibited act and omission:

(a) Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to buildings clearly marked for fire safety purposes,
such as, but not limited to, aisles in interior rooms, any part of stairways, hallways, corridors,
vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to a stairway or exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing said
violations;

(b) Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building components and yards, and temporary or
permanent structures on public ways, which obstruct the orderly and easy passage of fire fighting
vehicles and equipment;

Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the fire service, or of duly organized and authorized
fire brigades;

© Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants;

(f) Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building;

(g) Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers;

(h) Use of fire protective or firefighting equipment of the fire service other than for firefighting except in other
emergencies where their use are justified;

(i) Giving false or malicious fire alarms;

(j) Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by fire service, or throwing of cigars, cigarettes, burning
objects in places which may start or cause fire;

(k) Abandoning or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner without appropriate safety measures;

(1) Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal, sign or tag posted or required by
the fire service for fire safety in any building, structure or processing equipment; and

(m) Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the electrical system beyond its
designated capacity or such other practices that would tend to undermine the fire safety features of the electrical
system.

SEC. 9. Violations, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazards- Fire hazards shall be abated immediately. The Chief,
BFP or his/her duly authorized representative, upon the report that a violation of this Code or other pertinent
laws, rules and regulations is being committed, shall issue notice/ order to comply to the owner, administrator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building or structure, indicating among other things,
the period within which compliance shall be effected, which shall be within ten (10) to fifteen (15) days after the
receipt of the notice/order, depending on the reasonableness to adequately comply with the same.
If after the lapse of the aforesaid period, the owner, administrator, occupant or other responsible person failed to
comply, the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative shall put up a sign in front of the building or
structure that it is a fire hazard. Specifically, the notice shall bear the words “WARNING: THIS
BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS A FIRE HAZARD”, which shall remain posted until such time that the owner,
administrator, occupant or other person

Responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities abate the same, but such
period shall not exceed fifteen (15) days from the lapse of the initial period given in the notice/order to comply.

SEC. 10. Enforcement of the Lien- If the owner, administrator or occupant fails to reimburse the government of the
expenses incurred in the summary abatement within ninety (90) days from the completion of such abatement, the
building or structure shall be sold at public auction in accordance with existing laws and rules.

SEC. 11. Penalties.

(1) Against the private individual:

(a) Administrative fine- Any person who violates any provision of the Fire Code or any of the rules and
regulations promulgated under this Act shall be penalized by an administrative fine of not exceeding
Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or in the proper case, by stoppage of operations or by closure of
such buildings, structures and their premises or facilities which do not comply with the requirements
or by both such administrative fine and closure/stoppage of operation to be imposed by the Chief, BFP

(b) Punitive- In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as provided in the
preceding subsection, the violator shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment of not less
than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or by a fine of not more than One hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00) or both such fine and imprisonment: Provided, however, That in the case of a
corporation, firm, partnership or association, the fine and/or imprisonment shall be imposed upon its
officials responsible for such violation, and in case the guilty party is an alien, in addition to the
penalties herein prescribed, he shall immediately be deported: Provided, finally, That where the
violation is attended by injury, loss of life and/or damage to property, the violator shall be proceeded
against under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code.

Any person who, without authority, maliciously removes the sign that a building or structure is a fire hazard/fire
trap placed by the authorized person in this Code shall be liable for imprisonment for thirty (30) days or a fine not
exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or both in the discretion of the court.

Any person who disobeys the lawful order. Of the fire ground commander during a firefighting operation shall be
penalized with imprisonment of one (1) day to thirty (30) days and a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00).

(2) Against the public officer/employee:

(a) Administrative – The following acts or omissions shall render the public officer/employee in charge of
the enforcement of this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent laws,
administratively liable, and shall be punished by reprimand, suspension or removal in the discretion of
 the Disciplining authority, depending on the gravity of the offense and without prejudice to the
provisions of other applicable laws:

(1) Unjustified failure of the public officer/employee to conduct inspection of buildings or structures at least once
a year;

(2) Deliberate failure to put up a sign in front of the building or structure within his/her area of responsibility
found to be violating this Code, its implementing rules and regulations or other pertinent laws, that the same
is a “FIRE HAZARD” or a “FIRE TRAP”;

(3) Endorsing to the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative for the certification, or submitting a
report that the building or structure complies with the standards set by this Code, its implementing rules and
regulations or other pertinent laws when the same is contrary to fact;

(4) Issuance or renewal of occupancy or business permit without the fire safety inspection certificate issued by
the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative;

(5) Failure to cancel the occupancy or business permit after the owner, administrator, occupant or other person
responsible for the condition of the building, structure and other premises failed to comply with the
notice/order for compliance with the standards set by this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and
other pertinent laws, within the specified period;

(6) Failure to abate a public nuisance within fifteen (15) days after the owner, administrator, occupant or other
responsible person failed to abate the same within the period contained in the notice to abate;

(7) Abusing his/her authority in the performance of his/her duty through acts of corruption and other unethical
practices; or

(8) Other willful impropriety or gross negligence in the performance of his/her duty as provided in this Act or its
implementing rules and regulations.

(b) Punitive In case of willful violation involving the abovementioned acts or omissions enumerated under
Section 11 subparagraph 2(A), the public officer/employee shall, upon conviction, be punished by
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or by a fine of not more than
One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or both such fine and imprisonment: Provided, That
where the violation is attended by injury, loss of life and/or property, the violator shall be proceeded
against under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code.

SEC. 12. Appropriation and Sources of Income.

Equipment needs of the fire service of the BFP, such amount as may be necessary to attain the objectives of the
Fire Code shall be appropriated and included in the annual appropriation of the BFP.
 (c) To partially provide for the funding of the fire service, the following taxes and fees which shall accrue
to the general fund of the National Government, are hereby imposed:

(1) Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates, permits and licenses as provided for in Section 7(a) hereof;

(2) One-tenth of one per centum (0.1%) of the verified estimated value of buildings or structures to be erected,
from the owner thereof, but not to exceed Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00), one half to be paid prior to the
issuance of the building permit, and the balance, after final inspection and prior to the issuance of the use and
occupancy permit;

(3) One-hundredth of one per centum (0.10%) of the assessed value of buildings or structures annually payable
upon payment of the real estate tax, except on structures used as single-family dwellings;

(4) Two per centum (2%) of all premiums, excluding reinsurance premiums for the sale of fire, earthquake and
explosion hazard insurance collected by companies, persons or agents licensed to sell such insurances in the
Philippines;

(5) Two per centum (2%) of gross sales of companies, persons or agents selling firefighting equipment, appliances
or devices, including hazard detection and warning systems;

And (6) Two per centum (2%) of the service fees received from Fire, earthquake, and explosion hazard reinsurance
surveys and post loss service of insurance adjustment companies doing business in the Philippines directly through
agents.

SEC. 13. Collection of Taxes, Fees and Fines. – All taxes, fees and fines provided in this Code shall be collected by
the BFP: Provided, That twenty percent (20%) of all such collections shall be set aside and retained for use by the
city or municipal government concerned, which shall appropriate the same exclusively for the use of the operation
and maintenance of its local fire station, including the construction and repair of fire station: Provided, further,
That the remaining eighty percent (80%) shall be remitted to the National Treasury under a trust fund assigned for
the modernization of the BFP.

SEC. 13-A. Assessment of Fire Code Taxes, Fees and Fines. The assessment of fire code taxes, fees and fines is
vested upon the BFP. The BFP shall, subject to the approval of the DILG, prescribe the procedural rules for such
purpose.

SEC. 13-B. Collection and Assessment of Local Taxes, Fees and Fines. The collection and assessment of taxes, fees
and fines as prescribed in the Local Government Code, except those contained in this Code, shall be the function
of the concerned local government units.

SEC. 13-C. Use of Income Generated from the Enforcement of the Fire Code. The Chief, BFP is authorized, subject
to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, to use the income generated under the Fire
Code for procurement of fire protection and firefighting investigation, rescue, paramedics, supplies and materials,
and related technical services necessary for the fire service and the improvement of facilities of the BFP and
abatement of fire hazards.
SEC. 13-D. Monitoring the Implementation of the Fire Code and the Amount of the Fees Collected. The Chief, BFP
shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Code, submit to the Secretary of the Interior and Local
Government for his/her approval, a management tool or mechanism that would ensure effective monitoring of the
enforcement of the Fire Code to include the amount of Fire Code fees collected.

SEC. 14. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
shall issue the rules and regulations for its effective implementation.

SEC. 15. Presidential Decree No. 1185 is hereby repealed. All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction,
executive orders, rules and regulations insofar as they are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or
amended as the case may be.

SEC. 16. In case any provision of this Act or any portion thereof is declared unconstitutional by a competent court,
other provisions shall not be affected thereby.

SEC. 17. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national
newspapers of general circulation.

REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (RIRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008

Pursuant to the provision of Section 14, in relation to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9514, entitled “AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1185,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” the following Rules and Regulations are hereby adopted in order to carry out the
provisions of this Code.

RULE 1. INTERPRETATION

This RIRR shall be interpreted in light of the Declaration of Policy found in Section 2 of this Code:

“It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the prevention and
suppression of all kinds of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the Fire Service as a profession.
Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire
prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention service.”

RULE 2. COVERAGE

This RIRR shall cover the following:

A. All persons, either natural or juridical:

B. All buildings, facilities or structures and their premises, erected or constructed before and
after the effectivity hereof:
 C. Design and installation of mechanical, electronics and electrical systems relative to fire
protection:

D. Manufacturing, storage. Handling and/or use, and transportation of explosives and/ or

combustible/flammable liquids and gases, toxic and other hazardous materials and
operations, and their wastes:

E. Fire safety planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, rehabilitation and

Demolition:

F. Fire protective and warning equipment or systems:

G. All land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships or vessels docked at piers or wharves
or anchored in seaports; and

H. Petroleum industry installations.

RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Abatement.

Blowout.

Combustible Fiber.

Combustible Liquid.

Fire Damper.

Smoke Damper.

Explosive.

Exit.

Exit Discharge.
Fire.

Fire Alarm.

Fire Exit Drill.

Fire Hazard.

Fire Lane.

RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION [Link] GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE RA 9514 AND ITS RIRR

The Administration and Enforcement of the RA 9514 and its RIRR shall be under the direct supervision and control
of the Chief, BFP, through the hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975, the
DILG Reorganization Act of 1990 as amended by Republic Act No. 9263, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Professionalization Act of 2004.

SECTION [Link] AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF

SECRETARY OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SILG)

The Chief, BFP, with the approval of the Secretary, DILG, is hereby authorized to:

A. Issue Implementing Rules and Regulations, and prescribe standards, schedules of fees/fire Service
charges and administrative penalties therefor as provided in the pertinent provisions of the RA 9514
and its RIRR;

B. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate;

C. Enter into long term agreement, either through public buddings or negotiations in accordance with
the provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform
Act of 2003
 D. Enter Into Memorandum of Agreement with other departments, bureaus, agencies, offices and
corporations of the government, as well as private institutions, in order to define areas of cooperation
and coordination and delineate responsibility on fire prevention education, fire safety, fire prevention,
fire suppression and other matters of common concern.

E.

SECTION [Link] SPECIFIC AUTHORITY OF CHIEF, BFP

A. Further, the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative, in accordance with
organizational hierarchy, is hereby specifically authorized to:

1. Support and assist fire volunteers, fire safety practitioners and fire volunteer
organizations in the country that shall undergo mandatory fire suppression, rescue,
emergency medical services and related emergency response training and
competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP.

2. Enter into external party agreements for the conduct of training, education and
evaluation of fire volunteers, fire safety practitioners and fire volunteer organizations,
which shall be under the full control and supervision of the BFP:

3. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies, and local government assistance
to render necessary assistance in the enforcement of the RA 9514 and its RIRR;

4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) who shall conduct inspection of every building or

Structure with in their area of responsibility at least once a year and every time the owner,

Administrator or occupant shall renew his/her Business Permit or Permit to Operate;

5. Issue Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a prerequisite to the grants of permits
and/or licenses by the local governments and other government agencies concerned;

6. Inspect at reasonable time, any building, structure, installation or premises for

dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials as set forth in the RA 9514 and its
RIRR,

7. Order the owner/occupant to summarily abate and remove hazardous materials

and/or stop hazardous operations/processes in accordance with the standards set by
RA 9514 and its RIRR or other pertinent laws;
 8. Require the building owner/occupant to submit plans and specifications, and other
pertinent documents of said building to ensure compliance with applicable codes and
standards; and

9. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or contractor to stop any portion of any work
due to the absence, or in violation of, approved plans and specifications, permits and/
or clearances or certifications as approved by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized
representative.

B. However, the authority granted under this Section shall not in any way diminish the power
of the SILG to change, alter, modify, revise or amend the actions of the Chief, BFP.

DIVISION 1. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

SECTION [Link] FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

Upon request, the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall render necessary assistance to the

Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative on the following actions:

A. Actual firefighting operations and fire scene investigation;

B. Business closure and summary abatement proceedings;

C. Installation of signs that the building/structure is a fire hazard and/or fire trap;

D. Obstruction of designated fire lanes and fire hydrants;

E. Apprehension of violators/persons removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating warning signs and similar
abatement appurtenances;

F. Laboratory/physical examinations of the pieces of evidence gathered in the fire scene and submit the result
thereof to the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative, as the case may be; and
G. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would require police assistance.

SECTION [Link] FROM OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Other Law Enforcement Agencies, such as but not limited to, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) shall, upon
request, accommodate and render necessary assistance on the following functions of the BFP:

A. Investigation and prosecution of arson cases;

B.
C. Appearance as expert witness;

D. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which require their expertise.

RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

CHAPTER 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BFP personnel duly designated as Fire Safety Enforcers shall possess minimum required

Qualification standard stated herein.

SECTION [Link] FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

A. Uniformed Personnel

1. Shall be licensed Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary and Electronics) with at
least one (1) year in the BFP service; or

2. Shall be architect with at least one (1) year in the BFP service; or

3. Shall be graduate of any baccalaureate degree course with at least three (3) years in the BFP service.

B. Non-Uniformed Personnel
Appointed as Engineers with at least one (1) year in the BFP service.

C. Must have undergone and completed prescribed training on fire safety enforcement and other relevant fire
safety training.

SECTION [Link] PLAN EVALUATORS

A. Must be licensed Architect or Engineer; and

B. Shall have undergone and completed prescribed training on fire safety enforcement and other relevant fire
safety training.

C. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or architect in a specific jurisdiction, a graduate

Of any baccalaureate degree with relevant fire safety and building plan evaluation training

Shall be designated as plan evaluator.

SECTION [Link] CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT SECTION/UNIT

A. The Chief of the Fire Safety Enforcement Section/Unit (FSES/U) to be designated shall possess the following
minimum qualifications:

1. With the rank commensurate to the position prescribed by the organizational structure and
qualification standard of the BFP;

2. Must be a licensed engineer or architect with at least three (3) years in the BFP service; and

3. Must have undergone and completed prescribed training on fire safety enforcement and other
relevant fire safety training.

B. In cases the rank requirement cannot be complied, any personnel with lower rank who is a licensed engineer
or architect, or a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with at least five (5) years of service in the BFP may be
designated as Chief, FSES/U.

C. In case there is no ranking uniformed personnel or officer, a Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) can be
designated as Chief, FSES/U, provided that he/she is occupying an Engineer IV plantilla position and has
undergone
Relevant fire safety training.

CHAPTER 2. FUNCTIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION [Link] FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety Inspectors:

A. Inspect any building, structure or facility and/or any part thereof, hazardous operations, storage facilities and
transportation vehicles of hazardous materials.

B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and recommend corrective actions for
violations/defects and deficiencies and inform the owner/building administrator/ occupants of such actions to
comply with the provisions of RA 9514 and its RIRR and other related laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances;

C. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters relating to RA 9514 and its RIRR, and/or the
performance of his/her duties related thereto, when needed;

D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and

D. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.

SECTION [Link] PLAN EVALUATORS

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Plan Evaluators:

A. Review and evaluate building plans and specifications including fire protection system to determine
compliance with RA 9514 and its RIRR, National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) and other Life and
Safety Standard; and

B. Conduct site verification and inspection on building under construction to determine compliance with the
approved plans and specifications.
SECTION 8.2.1.3CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT SECTION/UNIT (FSES/U)

The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of the Chief, FSES/U:

A. Review and evaluate reports submitted by the Fire Safety Enforcers and recommend approval to the
concerned C/MFM having jurisdiction;

B. Assist the C/MFM having jurisdiction in implementing fire safety measures and education programs within
his/her area of responsibility to reduce fire incidents;

C. Supervise/monitor the activities of the fire safety inspectors to ensure that inspection is conducted in
accordance with the standards and existing rules and regulations;

D. Recommend to the C/MFM the filing of appropriate charges against the violator of RA 9514 and its RIRR;

D. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies on matters relating to RA 9514 and its RIRR and/or in account of
his/her duties and functions as Chief, FSES/U when needed; and

E. Perform such other functions mentioned under RA 9514 and its RIRR.

DIVISION 2. PROFESSIONALIZATION

In pursuit of competent fire safety enforcement and service excellence, the BFP must endeavor to professionalize
its fire safety enforcers and establish the level of competency in accordance with the guidelines issued by the
Chief, BFP.

RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

A. Inspection of all buildings, structures, facilities and premises, hazardous operations, storage facilities and
transportation vehicles of hazardous materials and the determination of compliance with RA 9514 and its RIRR
shall be done by C/MFM having jurisdiction.

B. Fire safety inspection shall be conducted as a prerequisite to grants of permits and/or licenses by local
governments or other government agencies. No Certificate of Occupancy, Business Permit or Permit to
Operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the C/MFM having
jurisdiction.
C. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall review, evaluate and assess plans, design calculations and specifications,
and issue the necessary building Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) as a prerequisite for the issuance of
Building Permit by the Office of the Building Official, upon determination that design and specification is in
accordance with RA 9514 and its RIRR.

SECTION [Link] FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS

Only Fire Safety Practitioners issued with Certificate of Competency (COC) shall be allowed to prepare, sign and
certify the FSCR, FSCCR and FSMR. The issuance of COC shall be pursuant to the duly issued guidelines.

DIVISION 4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

SECTION [Link] FSIC AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT/LICENSE

Upon compliance of the fire safety requirements under Rule 10 of this RIRR, a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
(FSIC) shall be issued by the C/MFM having jurisdiction as a prerequisite for the issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy, Business Permits or Permit to Operate, licenses and other permits issued by the following:

A. Local Government Units (LGUs);

C. Office of The Building Official (OBO);

D. PhilHealth Accreditation for Hospitals;

E. Department of Health (DOH);

F. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other similar entities; and

G. Other government agencies

SECTION [Link] DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The documents required for the processing of FSEC, FSIC and other clearances being issued by the BFP shall be in
accordance with its Citizen’s Charter.
DIVISION 5. FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

Fire Safety Clearance (FSC) for stand-alone applications shall be required for the storage, handling and
transportation of hazardous materials, and hazardous operations and processes, as may be prescribed in other
provisions of this RIRR.

DIVISION 6. FIRE INSURANCE DATA REQUIRED

All persons having fire insurance coverage on their properties and/or business shall submit a certified true copy of
all coverages currently in effect, including subsequent and/or additional policies to the C/MFM having jurisdiction
not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the document from any insurance company. Exempted from this
requirement are owners of detached single or two -family dwellings actually being used for residential occupancy.

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

CHAPTER 1. COVERAGE

This Rule covers the fire safety measures for buildings, structures and facilities, hazardous materials and wastes,
hazardous operations and processes, and miscellaneous hazardous premises and/or conditions that by its very
nature or relation to life, property and environment pose threat or danger.

CHAPTER 2. FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES

DIVISION 1. SCOPE

A. This Chapter deals with life safety from fire and like emergencies in buildings, structures and facilities. It covers
construction, protection and occupancy features to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, vapor and fumes
before buildings are vacated.

B. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a better type of design, building construction, more
exits, or otherwise safer conditions than the requirements specified in this Chapter.

C. Nothing in this Rule is intended to prevent the use of new methods or devices, provided sufficient technical
data are submitted to demonstrate that the new method or device is equivalent in quality, strength, fire
resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety to that prescribed by this Rule.

DIVISION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Every building or structure, new or old, designed for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient
to permit the fast and safe escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergencies.
B. Every building or structure shall be designed, constructed, equipped, maintained and operated to avoid danger
to lives and ensure safety of its occupants from fire, smoke, vapor and fumes, during the period of escape from
the building or structure.

C. Every building or structure shall be provided with exits of kind, number, location and capacity appropriate to
the individual building or structure.

D. Every exit of buildings or structures shall be arranged and maintained to provide free and unobstructed egress
from all parts thereof at all times.

D. Every exit shall be clearly visible.

E. All means of egress shall be provided with adequate and reliable illumination.

F. Fire alarm systems or devices shall be provided in every building or structure of such size, arrangement, or
occupancy, to provide adequate warning to occupants.

G. Every building or structure, section, or area thereof of such size, occupancy and arrangement such that the
reasonable safety of a number of occupants may be endangered by the blocking of any single means of egress
due to fire or smoke, shall have at least two means of egress remote from each other,

H. Every vertical way of exit and other vertical openings between floors of a building shall be suitably enclosed or
protected

I. Required Fire Safety Programs/Measures. In addition to the requirements, lessees or occupants of buildings,
structures or facilities shall observe all pertinent fire safety measures.

1. All occupants or lessees of buildings, structures or facilities shall organize themselves, and develop and
implement fire safety programs

2. In buildings, leased to and used by one (1) or several companies or persons,

3. In building structures or facilities, such as condominium and the like, where some units of the building
are not yet sold, the provisions of para 2 above shall apply.

J. Compliance with this Chapter shall not be construed as eliminating or reducing the necessity of complying
with other provisions for safety of persons using a structure under normal occupancy conditions.

K. Construction and Repair Operations

 1. New Construction

a. No building or structure under construction shall be occupied in whole or in part until all
required means of egress required for the part to be occupied are completed, inspected and
approved for occupancy.

b. Adequate escape facilities shall be maintained at all times in buildings under construction
for the use of construction workers. These facilities shall consist of doors, walkways, stairs,
ramps, fire escapes, or other arrangements in accordance with the general guidelines of RA
9514 and its RIRR in so far as they can be reasonably applied to buildings under
construction.

2. Repairs or Alterations

a. Existing buildings may be occupied during repairs or alterations provided that all existing fire
protection systems/devices are continuously maintained or, in lieu thereof, other measures
are taken to provide equivalent safety.

b. Flammable or explosive substances or equipment

L. Cooking equipment shall be protected by automatic kitchen hood fire suppression in accordance with
internationally recognized standards.

DIVISION 3. CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY

A. A building or structure, or portion of buildings or structure, shall be classified as follows:

1. Assembly

a. Assembly occupancies include, but are not limited to, all buildings or portions of buildings 1)
used for gathering fifty (50) or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, worship,
entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation, or similar uses; and 2)
used as special amusement buildings.

b. Assembly occupancies include theaters; assembly halls; auditoriums; exhibition halls;

museums; restaurants; drinking establishments; places of worship; classrooms of fifty
(50)persons and over capacity; libraries; Internet shops of over fifty (50) persons capacity;
dance halls; clubrooms; skating rinks; gymnasiums; cockpit arenas; bowling facilities; pool
rooms; passenger stations and terminals of air, surface, underground,

And marine public transportation facilities; recreational facilities; piers; courtrooms; conference rooms; mortuary
chapels or funeral homes; and special amusement buildings.
 c. Restaurants and drinking establishments with an occupant load of less than fifty (50)
persons shall be classified as mercantile occupancies.

D. Occupancy of any room or space for assembly purposes by less than fifty (50) persons in a building of other
occupancy and incidental to such other occupancy shall be classified as part of the other occupancy and
subject to the provisions applicable thereto.

2. Educational

a. Educational occupancies include all buildings or portions thereof used for gathering of six (6)
or more persons for purposes of instruction.

b. Educational occupancies include schools, universities, colleges, academies, and

kindergartens.

c. Other occupancies associated with educational institutions shall be in accordance with the
appropriate parts of this Chapter.

E. In case where instruction is incidental to some other occupancy, the Section of the Chapter governing such
other occupancy shall apply.

3. Day Care

a. Day care occupancies include buildings, or portions thereof, in which four (4) or more clients
receive care, maintenance, and supervision, by other than their relatives or legal guardians,
for less than twenty-four (24) hours per day.

b. Day care occupancies include adult day care centers, except where part of health care
occupancies; child day care centers; day care homes; kindergarten classes that are incidental
to a child day care occupancy; and nursery schools.

4. Health Care

a. Health care facilities are those used for purposes of medical or other treatment or care of
persons, where such occupants are mostly incapable of self-preservation because of age,
physical or mental disability, or because of security measures not under the occupants’
control.

b. Health care facilities include hospitals, nursing homes, and birth centers.
5. Residential Board and Care

a. Residential board and care buildings are those used for lodging and boarding of four (4) or
more residents, not related by blood or marriage to the owners or operators, for the
purpose of providing personal care services.

b. Residential Board and Care include:

1) Group housing arrangement for physically or mentally handicapped persons who

normally attend school in the community, attend worship in the community, or
otherwise use community facilities.

2) Group housing arrangement for physically or mentally handicapped persons who are
undergoing training in preparation for independent living, for paid employment, or for
other normal community activities.

3) Group housing arrangement for the elderly that provides personal care services but
that does not provide nursing care.

4) Facilities for social rehabilitation, alcoholism, drug abuse, or mental health problems
that contain a group housing arrangement and that provide personal care services but
do not provide acute care.

5) Assisted living facilities.

6) Other group housing arrangements that provide personal care services but not nursing
care.

6. Detention and Correctional

a. Detention and correctional buildings are those used to house one (1) or more persons under
varied degrees of restraint or security where such occupants are mostly incapable of self-
preservation because of security measures not under the occupants’ control.

b. Detention and correctional occupancies shall include those used for purposes such as adult
correctional institutions, adult or youth detention facilities, adult community residential
centers, adult work camps, youth rehabilitation center, and adult and juvenile substance
abuse centers, and other similar facilities where occupants are confined or housed under
some degree of restraint or security.

7. Residential
 a. Residential occupancies are those occupancies in which sleeping accommodations are
provided for normal residential purposes and include all buildings designed to provide
sleeping accommodation.

b. Residential buildings, structures or facilities are treated separately in this Rule in the
following groups: hotels, motels, apartelles, pension houses, inns, apartments,
condominiums, dormitories, lodging or rooming houses, and single and two -family
dwellings, and the likes.

8. Mercantile

a. Mercantile occupancies include stores, markets, and other rooms, buildings, or structures
for the display and/or sale of merchandise.

b. Mercantile occupancies include malls, supermarkets, department stores, shopping centers,

flea markets, restaurants of less than fifty (50) persons capacity, public/private dry and wet
markets, water refilling stations, drugstores, hardwares/construction supplies, showrooms,
and auction rooms.

c. Minor merchandising operation in building predominantly of other occupancies, such as

newsstand in an office building, shall be subject to the exit requirements of the predominant
occupancy.

D. Office, storage, and service facilities incidental to the sale of merchandise and located in the same building
should be considered part of the mercantile occupancy classification.

9. Business

a. Business buildings are those used for the transaction of business other than that covered
under Mercantile, for the keeping of accounts and records, and similar purposes.

b. Included in this occupancy group are offices for lawyers, doctors, dentists and other
professionals, general offices, city/municipal halls, business process outsourcing (BPO), call
centers, Internet shops, massage parlors, beauty parlors, barbershops of less than fifty (50)
occupants, and court houses.

c. Minor office occupancy incidental to operations in other occupancy shall be considered as a

part of the dominant occupancy and shall be subject to the provisions of the Chapter
applying to the dominant occupancy.

10. Industrial
Industrial occupancies include factories that make products of all kinds and properties which shall include but not
be limited to product processing, assembling and disassembling, mixing, packaging, finishing or decorating,
repairing, and material recovery, including factories of all kinds, laboratories, dry cleaning plants, power

Plants, pumping stations, smokehouses, gas plants, refineries, sawmills, laundries, and creameries.

11. Storage

a. Storage occupancy includes all buildings or structures utilized primarily for the storage or
sheltering of goods, merchandise, products, vehicles, or animals. Included in this occupancy
group are warehouses, cold storages, freight terminals, truck and marine terminals, bulk oil
storage, LPG storage, parking garages, hangars, grain elevators, barns, and stables.

b. Minor storage incidental to other occupancy shall be treated as part of the other occupancy.

12. Mixed Occupancies

a. Refers to two (2) or more classes of occupancies occurring/located/situated/existing in the

same building and/or structures so intermingled that separate safeguards are impracticable.

b. The means of egress shall be sufficient to meet exit requirements for the occupants of each
individual room or section, and for the maximum occupant load of the entire building

13. Special Structures

This class of occupancy includes buildings or structures which cannot be properly

Classified in any of the preceding occupancy groups.

B. In case of conflict as to the type or classification of occupancy, the same shall be determined by the C/MFM
having jurisdiction.

DIVISION 4. HAZARD OF BUILDINGS

SECTION [Link] GENERAL

A. For purposes of this Chapter, the degree of hazard shall be the relative danger of the start and spread of fire,
the generation of smoke or gases, and the danger of explosion or other occurrences potentially endangering
the lives and safety of the occupants of the building or structure due to the nature of the contents or
processes/operations therein.
B. The degree of fire hazard shall be determined by the C/MFM having jurisdiction on the basis of the nature,
character of the contents, and the process or operations being conducted in the building or structure:except

If such hazardous areas are segregated or protected as specified in Section [Link] of this RIRR and the
applicable Sections of Divisions 8 through 20 of this Chapter.

SECTION [Link] CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARD OF CONTENTS

The hazard of contents of any building or structure shall be classified as follows:

A. Low Hazard

B. Moderate Hazard

C. High Hazard

SECTION [Link]

SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR FLEXIBLE PLAN AND

OPEN-PLAN BUILDINGS

A. Definitions as Used in this Section

1. Flexible plan and open-plan educational buildings or portion of a building not having corridors which
comply with Section [Link] of this RIRR and are designed for multiple teaching stations.

a. Flexible plan buildings have movable corridor walls and movable partitions of full

height construction with doors leading from rooms to corridors. Flexible plan buildings

without exit access doors between rooms and corridors shall be classified as open

plan buildings.

b. Open-plan buildings have rooms and corridors delineated by use of tables, chairs,
desks, bookcases, counters, low height partitions, or similar furnishings.

2. Common Atmosphere. A common atmosphere exists between rooms, spaces or areas

Within a building, which are not separated by an approved smoke partition.

3. Separate Atmosphere. A separate atmosphere exists between rooms, spaces, or areas,

Which are separated by an approved smoke partition.

4. Smoke Partition. For purposes of this Section, smoke partitions shall also include floors

And openings therein, in accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR.

5. Room. For the purpose of this Section, a room is a space or area bounded by an

Obstruction to egress which at any time enclose more than eighty percent (80%) of the

Perimeter of the space or area. Openings of less than two meters (2 m) high shall not be

Considered in computing the unobstructed perimeter.

6. Interior Room. A room whose only means of egress is through an adjoining or intervening

Room, which is not an exit.

7. Separate Means of Egress. A means of egress separated in such a manner from

Other means of egress as to provide an atmosphere separation, which precludes

Contamination of both means of egress by the same fire, in accordance with Division 5

Of this Chapter.

B. Area Limitations and Separations

 1. Flexible plan and open-plan buildings shall not exceed two thousand seven hundred

Eighty-seven square meters (2,787 m2 ) in undivided area. A solid wall or smoke partition

Shall be provided at maximum intervals of ninety-one meters (91 m) and openings in

Such walls or partition shall comply with Section [Link] of this RIRR. 86

2. Vertical openings shall be enclosed as required by Section [Link] of this RIRR.

3. Stages in places of assembly shall be separated from school areas by construction of

Non-combustible materials having at least a two-hour (2-hr) fire resistance rating and

Shall comply with Section [Link] of this RIRR.

4. Shops, laboratories, and similar vocational rooms, as well as storage rooms, shall be

Separated from school areas by construction having at least one (1) hour fire resistance

Rating; they shall have exits independent from other areas.

C. General Provisions

1. The specific requirements of this Section are not intended to prevent the design or use

Of other systems, equipment or techniques, which will effectively prevent the products

Of combustion from breaching the atmospheric separation.

2. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply only to the requirements for providing

Separate atmosphere. The fire resistance requirements shall comply with other provisions

Of this Chapter.

a. Walls, partitions and floors forming all of or part of an atmospheric separation shall
Be of materials consistent with the requirements for the type of construction, but of

Construction not less effective than a smoke partition. Openings in walls or partition

Used to allow the passage of light shall be wired glass set in metal frames.

b. Every door opening therein shall be protected with a fire assembly as required in

This Chapter, but not less than a self-closing or automatic closing, tight-fitting smoke

Assembly having a fire protection rating of not less than twenty (20) minutes.

c. Ducts penetrating atmospheric separation walls, partitions, or floors shall be equipped

With an approved automatic-closing smoke damper when having openings into

More than one atmosphere or atmospheric separation shall be maintained by an

Approved method of smoke control.

d. All automatic-closing fire assemblies installed in the atmospheric separation shall be

Activated by approved smoke detectors.

e. Janitor closets and storage rooms shall be enclosed by materials having one (1) hour

Fire resistance. Stages and enclosed platform shall be constructed in accordance

With Section [Link] of this RIRR.

E. Means of Egress

1. Each room occupied by more than three hundred (300) persons shall have one (1) of its

Exit access doors through a separate means of egress. Where three (3) or more means
Of egress are required, not more than two (2) of them shall enter into the same means of

Egress.

2. Means of egress from interior rooms may pass through an adjoining or in intervening

Room, provided that the travel distance do not exceed those set forth in the succeeding

Paragraph. Foyers and lobbies constructed as required for corridors shall not be

Construed as intervening rooms. Where the only means of egress from a room is through

An adjoining or intervening room, smoke detectors shall be installed in the area of

Common atmosphere through which the means of egress must pass. The detectors shall

Actuate alarms audible in the interior room and shall be connected to the school fire

Alarm system.

F. Travel Distance to Exits

No point in a building shall be more than forty-six meters (46 m) from an exit, measured

In accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR.

G. Interior Finish

Interior finish in flexible plan and open-plan buildings shall be as follows:

1. Corridors in flexible plan buildings

Class A on rigid material which will not deform at temperature below two hundred

Thirty-two degrees Celsius (232˚C).

2. Other than corridor walls

Class A and Class B throughout, except that fixtures and low height partitions may be

Class C. In one-storey buildings the exposed portions of structural members complying

With the requirements for heavy timber construction may be permitted in accordance

With Section [Link] of this RIRR.87

H. Variable Plans

1. Flexible plan schools may have walls and partitions rearranged periodically, only after

Revised plans or diagrams have been approved by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

2. Open-plan schools shall have furniture, fixtures, or low height partitions so arranged

That exits be clearly visible and unobstructed, and exit paths are direct, not circuitous. If

Paths or corridors are established, they shall be at least as wide as required by Section

[Link] of this RIRR.

I. Sprinkler Systems

1. Any flexible plan building or open plan building in which the travel distance to exits

Exceeds forty-six meters (46 m) shall have approved, supervised sprinkler systems

In accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR. Such systems shall be electrically

Interconnected with the school fire alarm system.

2. Automatic fire suppression systems shall be modified to conform with partition changes.

Modification plans shall have prior approval of the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
DIVISION 10. FURNITURES

SECTION [Link] WINDOWS FOR RESCUE

Every room or space normally subject to client occupancy, other than bathrooms, shall have not less than one (1)
outside window for emergency rescue that complies with all of the following:

A. Such windows shall be openable from the inside without the use of tools and shall provide a clear opening
of not less than five hundred sixty millimeters (560 mm) in width and eight hundred millimeters (800 mm) in
height.

B. The bottom of the opening shall be not more than eight hundred twenty millimeters (820 mm) above the
floor.

C. The clear opening shall allow a rectangular solid, with a width and height that provide not less than the
required five tenths square meter (0.5 m²) opening and a depth of not less than five hundred ten millimeters (510
mm), to pass fully through the opening.

SECTION [Link] PROTECTION

A. Vertical Openings

1. Any vertical opening, other than unprotected vertical openings in accordance with para 2 hereof, shall
be enclosed or protected in accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR.

2. Unenclosed vertical openings not concealed within the building construction shall be permitted as
follows:

a. Such openings shall connect not more than two (2) adjacent storeys. (one (1) floor pierced
only).

b. Such openings shall be separated from unprotected vertical openings serving other floors by
a barrier.
 c. Such openings shall be separated from corridors.

B. Detection, Alarm and Communication Systems.

1. Day care occupancies shall be provided with an automatic fire detection and alarm system in
accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR, except day care occupancies housed in one room having
at least one (1) door opening directly to the outside at grade plane or to an exterior exit access
balcony.

2. A smoke detection system shall be installed in day care occupancies, other than those housed in one
(1) room having at least one (1) door opening directly to the outside at grade plane or to an exterior
exit access, and such system shall comply with both of the following:

a. Detectors shall be installed on each storey in front of the doors to the stairways and in the
corridors of all floors occupied by the day care occupancy.

b. Defectors shall be installed in lounges, recreation areas, and sleeping rooms in the day care
occupancy.

SECTION [Link] CORRIDORS

Every interior corridor shall be constructed of walls having not less than one (1) hour fire resistance rating,
unless otherwise permitted by any of the following:

A. Corridor protection shall not be required where all spaces normally subject to client occupancy have not
less than one door opening directly outside or to an exterior exit access balcony or corridor.

C. In buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system: corridor walls shall
not be required to be rated, provided that such walls form smoke partitions.

D. Where the corridor ceiling is an assembly having one (1) hour fire resistance rating: where tested as a wall, the
corridor walls shall be permitted to terminate at the corridor ceiling.

E. Lavatories shall not be required to be separated from corridors, provided that they are separated from all
other spaces by wails having not less than one (1) hour fire resistance.

F. Lavatories shall not be required to be separated from corridors, provided that both of the following criteria are
met:
 1. The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR.

2. The walls separating the lavatory from other rooms form smoke partitions.

DIVISION 20. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

SECTION [Link] SCOPE

This Section deals with life safety from fires and similar emergencies in high rise buildings. It covers fire safety
features in construction and protection of exits and passageways, and provisions for fire protection.

SECTION [Link] FIRE COMMAND CENTER

For building ten (10) or more floors, a Fire Command Center shall be provided in a location approved by the
C/MFM having jurisdiction. The Fire Command Center shall be accessible directly from the exterior of the building
at the floor of exit discharge with a sign on the door stating “Fire Command Center”.

A. The Fire Command Center shall be separated by not less than two (2) hours fire resistive construction.

B. The Fire Command Center shall be not less than ten square meters (10 m²) with no dimensions less than
one and a half meters (1.5 m) with minimum ceiling height of not less than two and four tenths’ meters (2.4 m).

C. The Fire Command Center shall contain the following:

1. Emergency voice/alarm communication system unit which shall provide a predetermined message (applicable
information and directions to occupants) to the fire area where the alarm originated, actuated by a smoke
detector, sprinkler head, water flow device, or manual fire alarm; and operate between the fire command
center and every elevator, elevator lobby, exit stairway, and exit access corridor.

2. Fire department communication unit.

3. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator unit

4. Elevator floor location and operation annunciator.

5. Sprinkler valve and water flow display panels.

6. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously.

7. Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. A telephone station
or jack shall also be provided in each fire pump room.

8. Fire pump status indicators.

9. Status indicators and controls for air handling systems.

10. The firefighters control panel for smoke control systems.

11. Emergency power and standby power status indicators.

12. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire
protection systems, firefighting equipment and fire department access.

13. Public address system, where specifically required by other rules of RA 9514 and its RIRR.

D. Shut off valves and water flow devices at the riser connection must be provided on each floor. Combined
sprinkler/standpipe systems must have an individual control valve and check valve at each sprinkler connection.

SECTION [Link] SMOKE CONTROL

High rise buildings shall be designed in such a manner that the levels of smoke concentration in protected spaces
can be maintained within values tolerable by occupants. The protected spaces shall include stairwells, at least one
(1) elevator shaft, and floor spaces readily accessible to all occupants and large enough to accommodate them.
Smoke control systems in accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR shall be provided in the cited protected
spaces for safe evacuation of all occupants and safety of the responding fire fighters and rescuers during the
conduct of their operations.

SECTION [Link] SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PROTECTION

High rise buildings shall be protected with approved, supervised sprinkler systems designed and installed in
accordance with NFPA 13. The approved, supervised sprinkler systems must protect all floor spaces including every
closet and concealed spaces/plenums of certain configuration and construction-particularly where combustible
materials are located such as exposed electrical wiring, combustible duct work, and combustible sound/thermal
insulation. The system shall be interconnected to the Fire Command Center of the building.

SECTION [Link] FIRST-AID FIRE PROTECTION

A. In addition to the other requirements of this RIRR, each floor shall be provided with a thirty-eight-millimeter
(38-mm) lightweight flexible hose equipped with a spray nozzle and connected to the wet standpipe system
capable of providing water supply for at least a period of thirty (30) minutes.

B. Portable fire extinguisher shall be provided in accordance with Section [Link] of this RIRR.

DIVISION 21. OPERATING FEATURES

SECTION [Link] GENERAL

A. Fire Exit Drills

1. Fire exit drills shall be conducted in coordination with the Office of the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

2. Fire exit drills conforming to the provisions of this Division shall be regularly conducted in schools and
in other occupancies where specified by the provisions of Divisions 8 through 20 of this Chapter, or by
appropriate action of the C/MFM having jurisdiction over the area. The C/MFM having jurisdiction
shall exercise discretion for the necessary modifications in detail of procedures to make the drills more
effective for their intended purposes.

3. Fire exit drills, where required, shall be held with sufficient frequency to familiarize all occupants with
the drill procedure and to have the conduct of the drill a matter of established routine.

4. Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual
conditions obtaining in case of fire.

5. Planning and conduct of drills shall be the responsibility of the management and/or owners of
business establishments. Such planning and drill shall be made in consultation and coordination with
the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

6. In the conduct of drills, emphasis shall be placed upon orderly evacuation under proper discipline
rather than upon speed.

7. Drills shall include suitable procedures to make sure that all persons in the building, or all persons
subject to the drill, actually participate.

8. Fire alarm facilities, where available, shall be used in the conduct of fire exit drills.

9. The management of every establishment shall submit to the C/MFM having jurisdiction an after-
activity report of all drills conducted during the prescribed period throughout the year.
B. Furnishing and Decorations

1. No furnishing, decorations, or other objects shall be so placed as to obstruct exits, access thereto,
egress therefrom, or visibility thereof.

2. Furnishing or decorations shall be treated with flame retardant where required by the applicable
provisions of RA 9514 and its RIRR.

3. No furnishing or decorations of an explosive or highly flammable character shall be used in any place
of assembly or other occupancy.

C. Automatic Fire Suppression System

All automatic fire suppression systems required by this Chapter shall be continuously maintained in reliable
operational condition at all times and such periodic inspections and tests shall be made to assure proper
maintenance.

D. Alarm and Fire Detection Systems

1. Systems shall be under the supervision of qualified and competent persons, who shall cause proper tests to be
made at specified intervals and have general charge of all alternations and additions.

2. Systems shall be tested at intervals as recommended by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

3. Fire alarm signaling equipment shall be restored to service as promptly as possible after each test or alarm and
shall be kept in normal conditions ready for operation. Equipment requiring rewinding or replenishing shall be
rewound or replenished as promptly as possible after test or alarm.

D. Fire Retardant Paints

Fire retardant paints or solutions shall be reapplied at such intervals as necessary to maintain the necessary flame-
retardant properties.

E. Recognition of Means of Egress

Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise located as to conceal or obscure any exit.
Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors nor in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to confuse the direction
of exit.
F. Preventive Maintenance Record

Preventive maintenance records shall be prepared by the Fire Safety Practitioner in charge and submitted to the
C/MFM having jurisdiction every after inspection and test.

SECTION [Link] PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

A. Drills

The employees or attendants of places or public assembly shall be trained and drilled in the duties they are to
perform in case of fire, panic, or other related emergencies in order to be of greatest service in effecting the
orderly exit of occupants.

B. Opens Flame Devices

No open flame lighting devices shall be used in any place of assembly.

Exception No. 1: Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes, the C/MFM having jurisdiction may permit
open flame lighting under such restrictions as are necessary to avoid danger of ignition of combustible materials or
injury to occupants.

Exception No. 2: Open flame devices may be used on stages where a necessary part of theatrical performances,
provided that adequate precautions, satisfactory to the C/MFM having jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition of
any combustible materials.

Exception No. 3: Gas lights may be permitted, provided that adequate precautions satisfactory to the C/MFM
having jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition or any combustible materials.

C. Smoking

a. Smoking in places of assembly shall be regulated by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

b. In rooms or areas where smoking is prohibited, plainly visible “NO SMOKING” signs shall be
posted.

c. No person shall smoke in prohibited areas.

d. Where smoking is permitted, suitable ash trays or receptacles should be provided in

convenient locations.
SECTION [Link] OUTDOOR CONTROL AREAS.

A. Hazardous materials shall be permitted to be stored or used in outdoor control areas in accordance with para
“E” of this Section.

B. Compliance with the outdoor storage and use requirements shall not be required, provided that storage or use
is in an outdoor control area,

C. Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of hazardous materials in an outdoor control area shall be as specified
in Annex A, Table 21 and Annex A, Table 22 or Table 25.

D. Number of Outdoor Control Areas.

1. A single outdoor control area shall be permitted on any property.

2. A group of two (2) outdoor control areas shall be permitted where approved and where each control
area is separated by a minimum distance of fifteen meters (15 m), provided that a property exceeds
nine hundred twenty-nine square meters (929 m²).

3. Additional groups of outdoor control areas shall be permitted where approved, provided that each
group is separated by a minimum distance of ninety-one meters (91 m), provided that a property
exceeds three thousand two hundred fifty-two square meters (3.252 m²).

E. Outdoor Storage and Use Areas. Where the quantity of hazardous materials in outdoor storage or use exceeds
the MAQ for outdoor control areas as set forth in Annex A, Table 25. The outdoor area shall comply with the
applicable outdoor requirements of NFPA 400.
SECTION [Link] COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AS VEHICLE FUEL

A. Scope

This section outlines regulations for the storage, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of compressed
natural gas (CNG) engine fuel systems on vehicles. It covers qualifications for CNG containers and equipment, as
well as requirements for engine fuel systems, maintenance, fire protection, and safety measures. It also
specifies guidelines for the locations of outdoor and indoor CNG facilities, installation of containers, pressure
relief devices, pressure regulators, piping, hoses, testing, emergency shutdown equipment, and electrical
equipment. B. The section includes specific requirements such as:

1. CNG Container Standards: Containers must meet ASME standards, be marked "CNG," and made of steel,
aluminum, or composite materials.

2. Pressure Relief Devices: Each container needs approved pressure relief devices ensuring proper discharge
flow rates, installed, protected, and tested according to ASME standards.

3. Pressure Gauges: If provided, pressure gauges shall be capable of reading at least 1.2 times the system
design pressure and have an opening not to exceed 1.4 mm at the inlet connection.

4. Safety Factor: Pressure regulators and chambers must have a safety factor of at least four and withstand
service pressures.

5. Compatibility: Pipes, tubing, fittings, gaskets, and packing material for fuel line components must be
compatible with CNG and capable of withstanding hydrostatic tests.

SECTION [Link] LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Production, storage, use and handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shall be in accordance with applicable
Philippines National Standards, NFPA 59-A, Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural
Gas and other internationally accepted standards.

DIVISION 8. OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS

SECTION [Link] SCOPE

This Division shall apply to the storage, handling, transport and protection of hazardous materials and chemicals
not covered on Division 7 of this Chapter.

SECTION [Link] OXIDIZING MATERIALS

A. Packaged oxidizing materials should be stored dry and away from organic materials. Bulk oxidizing
materials must not be placed on or near wooden surfaces.

B. Oxidizing materials must be stored separately from flammable solids, combustibles, hazardous chemicals,
corrosive liquids, and other non-combustible items. SECTION [Link] RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

Summary:

A. Entrance areas to zones with radioactive materials must display warning signs, and containers holding such
materials require visible radiation symbols, per PNRI regulations.

B. Articles containing radioactive materials, except liquids, don't need warning signs if securely packed emitting
gamma radiation below 10 milliroentgens in 24 hours.

C. Unused radioactive materials must be stored in shielded, fire-resistant containers limiting gamma radiation to
below 200 milliroentgens per hour on any accessible surface.

D. In uncertain cases regarding radioactive material safety, PNRI's opinion is final and unappealable.

E. Handling radioactive materials must follow PNRI codes, NFPA 801 standards, and other internationally
recognized guidelines.

SECTION [Link] POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE CHEMICALS

A. Potentially explosive chemicals must be stored away from heat-producing appliances and electrical
devices, and protected from extreme heat, fire, and explosions.
B. Explosives and blasting agents should not be stored in the same building or near each other, except as
permitted by RA 9514 and its RIRR.

C. Good housekeeping is essential. Damaged containers must be transferred to new ones before storage, and
spilled materials and discarded containers should be promptly cleaned up and disposed of properly D. Electric
bulbs must be equipped with guards to prevent breakage.

E. Open flames, smoking, and other ignition sources are strictly prohibited in or near storage areas.

F. Internal combustion vehicles or lift trucks must not be parked in areas where these chemicals are stored.

SECTION [Link] ORGANIC PEROXIDES

A.A detached storage building with walls rated for two (2) hours of fire resistance, a non-combustible floor, and a
lightweight insulated roof is required for storing twenty-two kilograms (22 kg) or more of organic peroxides. If not
protected by a fast-acting deluge system, it must be located at specified minimum distances from flammable
liquids, buildings, or highways.

B. Organic peroxides must be stored in their original shipping containers.

C. Avoid rough handling or contamination of these chemicals.

D. Prominently display warning signs and placards as prescribed in Division 5 of this Chapter in storage and
processing areas.

SECTION [Link] NITROMETHANE

A. Provide a suitable isolated outdoor storage area for nitromethane.

B. Prohibit hazardous processing near this storage area.

C. Store nitromethane in original shipping drums, underground tanks with corrosion protection and at least 600
mm of earth cover, or barricaded aboveground tanks. If drum storage lacks fast-acting deluge firefighting
protection and exceeds 909 kg, follow Annex A, Table 38 for minimum distances from inhabited buildings. D.
Avoid rough handling or contamination of nitromethane.

E. Display warning signs and placards as prescribed in Division 5 of this Chapter prominently in transport, storage,
and processing areas.

Section [Link] - Ammonium Nitrate:

A. Use non-combustible flooring to prevent confinement of molten ammonium nitrate in fires.

B. Limit storage pile dimensions and maintain clear spaces between piles.

C. Maintain specific clearances from walls, partitions, ceilings, and sprinklers.

D. Separate storage of ammonium nitrate from other substances by nine meters or non-combustible partitions.

E. Store certain quantities in well-ventilated, fire-resistant buildings or those with automatic sprinkler systems.

F. Store large quantities in well-ventilated buildings with one-hour fire-resistive construction and automatic
sprinklers in populated areas.

G. Prohibit storage of certain types in populated areas, allowing limited storage in well-ventilated buildings with
automatic firefighting systems outside.

CHAPTER 4. FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS

DIVISION 2. AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS

SECTION [Link] APPLICATION

This division shall cover automobile wrecking yards, including hot works and the handling and storage of fuels and
fluids, tires, plastics, combustibles, and hazardous materials.

Section [Link] - General Requirements for Automotive Wrecking Yards:

1. Operational and safety standards include:

a. No fire risk to neighboring properties within 4.5 meters.

b. Enclosure with a 2.5-meter high chain-linked fence and two 4.5-meter wide gates. c. No

storage on roof space.

d. Storage should not hinder firefighting efforts.

e. Vertical openings must have self-closing fire doors.

f. Picking areas must be separated and equipped with dust removal systems.

Section [Link] - Fire Safety Clearance Required:

An FSC from the C/MFM is required for:

A. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids.

B. Storage of hazardous materials.

C. Hot works operations and burning.

Section [Link] - Tire Storage:

Requirements include:

1. Separation from buildings, vehicles, and flammable materials.

2. Prohibition of ignition sources like welding or open flames.

3. Prevention of sparks from nearby equipment.

4. Avoidance of placement under power lines or structures.

5. No smoking.

6. Tire piles at least 15 meters away from the perimeter fence.

7. Adequate drainage to prevent runoff.

8. Prompt removal of tires from rims.

9. Avoidance of storage in environmentally sensitive areas.

DIVISION 4. DUST PRODUCING MACHINES

SECTION [Link] FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

To operate dust-producing machines, like mills and crushers, an FSC is needed from the local fire authority.

SECTION [Link] CONSTRUCTION

A. Building activities must adhere to the latest edition of the NBCP.

B. Install dust collection equipment and maintain minimal dust accumulation indoors.

C. Seal inaccessible spaces to prevent dust buildup; fire barriers should have self-closing fire doors meeting one-
hour fire resistance standards.

D. Electrical systems must comply with the latest edition of the PEC.

E. Design explosion prevention to vent safely away from occupied areas.

F. In spaces with less than 15 meters of travel distance to exits, a single exit is permitted.

SECTION [Link] OPERATION

A. Install properly designed and located vents with explosion-proof exhaust fans in buildings where flammable or
explosive dusts are present.

B. Provide explosion relief venting in areas with dust explosion hazards during machine operation.
C. Use ventilation systems with filter systems to remove dust from the air in areas prone to dust explosions.

D. Ensure operating controls maintain safety conditions for personnel during machine operation.

DIVISION 5. EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION AND BLASTING AGENTS

SECTION [Link] GENERAL

A. Scope

This Section shall apply to the manufacture, transportation, storage, sale, and use of explosive materials.

B. Purpose

This Section is intended to provide reasonable safety in the manufacture, storage, transportation, and use of
explosive materials.

C. Applications
This Division shall not apply to:
1. Explosives, ammunition, and blasting agents for AFP use.
2. Mines and Geosciences Bureau, NBI, and PNP Fire Arms and Explosives Unit, in official capacity, for
transportation and use.

SECTION [Link] - Security and Safety of Explosive Materials:

• Explosives, including special industrial high explosive materials, must be stored in magazines meeting the
requirements of RA 9514 and its RIRR.

• The basic requirements include storing explosive materials not in use in appropriate storage magazines,
allowing ammonium nitrate to be stored with blasting agents and other explosives, but requiring separate
storage for detonators.

• Magazine construction, classification, and use must meet NFPA 495 standards, including maintaining a
clear space around magazines, keeping magazines locked except during handling or inspection, and using
approved artificial heat or light sources.

• Ventilation systems must comply with PMEC and NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code
standards, including mechanical ventilation, local exhaust systems, and handling of explosive dust
DIVISION 6. FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS

SECTION [Link] APPLICATION

This Section covers the manufacturing, transportation, and storage of fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, and their
components with explosive compositions, as well as the distribution and retail sales of consumer fireworks. It
also regulates the use of pyrotechnics in proximity to an audience.

SECTION [Link] FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC) REQUIRED

No person shall manufacture, store, handle and/or use any fireworks and pyrotechnic materials of any kind or
form without securing a FSIC from the C/MFM having jurisdiction, which is a prerequisite for the granting of
permit issued by the PNP in accordance with RA 7183, An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution
and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices, as amended.

SECTION [Link] MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

A. All manufacturing facilities shall meet all the following conditions:

1. Limited to custom fireworks and pyrotechnic articles not for general sale.

2. Maximum 2.3 kg of pyrotechnic composition, with 0.23 kg explosive.

3. Explosive materials stored in a magazine daily.

4. Buildings single-story without basements.

5. Seal wall joints and utility openings to prevent dust entry.

6. Minimize horizontal surfaces where dust can accumulate.

7. Ensure floors and work surfaces have no cracks or crevices.

8. Use conductive materials for floors in salute powder areas.

 9. Personnel must use conductive footwear in areas with exposed salute powder.

10. Prohibit stoves, open flames, and portable heaters where flammables are present.

11. Egress requirements:

- Two exits for every area > 9 m².

- Each room > 9 m² must have two exits.

- Toilet rooms may have one exit if away from process areas.

- Unobstructed egress within 7.6 m.

- Exit doors must open outward and be pressure actuated from inside. SECTION [Link]

ELECTROSTATIC DETEARING APPARATUS A. Construction:

1. Maintain a safe distance of 6 meters or at least twice the sparking distance between the object and
electrodes. Post a conspicuous sign indicating this distance.

2. Equip electrostatic apparatus with automatic de-energizing and grounding mechanisms to signal the
operator under various conditions like ventilation failure or ground faults.

3. Install adequate booths, fencing, or guards around the equipment to ensure safe isolation from plant
storage or personnel, made of conductive material and grounded, at least 1.5 meters from processing equipment.

4. Electrodes and atomizing heads must be well-supported and insulated from the ground, with non-ferrous,
noncombustible insulators.

5. High-voltage leads should be supported on insulators, guarded against accidental contact, and grounded
automatically when de-energized. B. Operation:

1. Ensure that electrostatic apparatus used in paint spraying and detearing operations comply with
internationally approved standards.

2. Locate transformers, power packs, and control apparatus outside spraying or vapor areas, adhering to
RIRR requirements.

C. Protection and Maintenance:

1. Designate process zones posing fire and accident hazards.

2. Conspicuously post signs indicating process zones as dangerous due to fire and accident risks.

3. Ground all electrically conductive objects and devices in the process area, except those required to be at high
voltage, with a resistance not exceeding 1 megohm.

4. Restrict access to qualified personnel only.

5. Regularly clean drip plates and screens to prevent excessive buildup of coating residues.

6. Ensure adequate ventilation in the spraying area.

DIVISION 8. RIPENING PROCESSES SECTION

[Link] FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC) REQUIRED

An FSIC shall be issued by the C/MFM having jurisdiction as required for any fruit and crop ripening processes
using combustible or flammable gas, such as ethylene, acetylene and the like.

SECTION [Link] CONSTRUCTION

A. Approval needed for fruit ripening building locations.

B. Gas containers built to international standards.

C. Electrical installations follow PEC standards.

D. Rooms must be airtight to contain ethylene.

E. Lighting by approved electric lamps/fixtures.

F. Ethylene generators listed, labeled, and limited to 25% LEL.

SECTION [Link] OPERATION

A. Gas piping: shall be iron pipe or approved flexible connectors.

B. Ethylene discharge controlled, only into approved rooms.

C. Ripening room ventilation: 20 mins every 12 hours of operation.

D. Heating: indirect means using steam, hot water, or warm air.

E. Clearance for steam/hot water pipes: 25mm from combustibles.

F. Gas heater installation meets international standards, with automatic shut-off.

G. Burners draw combustion air from outside and vent outside.

H. Kerosene heater installation follows Division 4 provisions.

I. Electric heaters: no exposed hot surfaces, thermostatic elements, and spark-free.

J. Heaters protected by guards to prevent tipping.

K. Ripening rooms equipped with adequate refrigeration and air circulation.

L. Refrigeration and air circulation systems comply with Division 12 provisions.

SECTION [Link] PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Install portable fire extinguishers in buildings with ripening rooms.

B. Keep ripening rooms clear of combustible materials and dispose of waste properly.

C. Introduce gas under positive control, ensuring it's properly measured and mixed with air.

D. Store unused gas containers outside or in a fire-resistant building, with limited indoor storage.

E. Prohibit open flame heaters and lights in ripening rooms.

F. Post "NO SMOKING" signs and prohibit smoking in ripening rooms.

G. Display approved warning signs indicating danger and necessary precautions prominently.

DIVISION 9. FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING

SECTION [Link] FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE (FSC)

No person shall engage in fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging without an FSC from the C/MFM having
jurisdiction. An operational license for fumigators from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is a prerequisite
for the issuance of such clearance.

For clearance issuance, the following procedures must be adhered to:

A. Notify the C/MFM having jurisdiction in writing atd least three (3) days prior to closing any structure or ship for
fumigation or opening spaces for fogging. B. Provide notification including:

1. Business name, address, and contact number of the applicant.

2. Location or name of establishment/address to undergo fumigation or fogging.

3. Details of fumigants or insecticides, as well as thermal devices, to be used.

4. Names of person(s) responsible for the operation.

5. Date and time of the operation.

C. Serve notice of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging to occupants involved in the premises at least one (1)
day in advance, allowing sufficient time for evacuation or appropriate preparation.

SECTION [Link] SOURCES OF IGNITION

During fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging:

A. No fires or open flames allowed; use indirect heating with steam or hot water if needed.

B. Turn off electricity, except for approved circulating fans meeting PEC standards.

SECTION [Link] WATCH PERSONNEL

During fumigation:
A. Seal premises during operation to keep fumigant in the air. Owner/administrator supervises. Indoor fogging
supervised 3-5 hours post-operation.

B. For outdoor operations, the requester supervises.

SECTION [Link] SEALING OF BUILDING

Depending on the building's construction, seal all openings with tape and plastic sheet before fumigation. For
houses, use a rubber tent to contain gases. Only approved materials, not exceeding necessary amounts, may be
used for sealing or covering buildings.

SECTION [Link] WARNING SIGNS

Warning signs with the "skull and crossbones" emblem, indicating "DANGER, POISON GAS! KEEP OUT!", must be
posted on all entry points to areas with fumigants. They should include details like the fumigant's name,
fumigator's contact, and operation date and time. Notices must be in red ink on white background, with headlines
at least 51 mm tall. Occupied areas must be vacated two to three hours before the operation and not reentered
until signs are removed by authorities.

SECTION [Link] VENTING AND CLEANUP

At the end of the exposure period, fumigators shall safely and properly ventilate the premises and contents and
properly dispose all fumigant containers, residues, debris and other materials used in the fumigation.

SECTION [Link] THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING LIQUIDS

No thermal insecticidal fogging liquid with a flash point below thirty-eight degrees Celsius (38 °C) shall be used.
During operation, fog shall not be blasted directly against any combustible object or materials, e.g. cartons,
papers, curtains and, or within three meters (3 m) therefrom.

DIVISION 10. REPAIR GARAGES

SECTION [Link] CONSTRUCTION

A. Repair garages must adhere to the latest edition of NBCP and the guidelines outlined in this section.

B. Repair garages cannot be within or attached to structures serving other purposes unless separated by walls and
floors with a fire resistance rating of at least two hours.

C. Spaces for sales, showrooms, or offices must be separated from vehicle repair or parking areas by walls and
floors with a fire resistance rating of at least two hours.

D. Ceilings must be constructed to prevent the passage of smoke, vehicle exhaust, and odors from repair or
parking areas.

E. Parts storage areas must be separated from other building sections by walls and floors with a fire resistance
rating of at least two hours.

F. Floors in repair areas must be made of noncombustible materials or covered with approved noncombustible
surfacing, be liquid tight, and sloped for drainage.

G. Areas with fuel dispensing or vehicle servicing must have properly trapped floor drains that discharge through
an oil separator.

H. Oil separator contents must be disposed of properly to prevent oil from entering sewers.

I. Pits and sub-floor areas must have noncombustible construction, at least two unobstructed exits, slip-resistant
steps, and individual ventilation systems.

J. Repair garage height and area must comply with construction standards and have proper ventilation and fire
protection systems.

K. Below-grade areas beneath repair garages must have continuous mechanical ventilation, with equal outdoor air
intake.

SECTION [Link] OPERATION

A. Welding, Cutting, and Hot Works Operations:

1. Operations must adhere to Division 17 of this Chapter.

2. Electrical components related to welding, cutting, and hot works must comply with the latest edition of PEC. B.

Spray Painting and Undercoating:

1. Spray application activities must be conducted in designated areas free from open flame or spark-producing
equipment within a radial distance of 6.1 meters horizontally.

2. Undercoating materials must be dry before starting a vehicle's engine.

3. Occasional spray painting of small vehicle areas is permissible in open areas at least 6.1 meters away from open
flames or spark-producing equipment, with no paint residue accumulation allowed.

SECTION [Link] PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Fire Protective System:

1. An approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system must be installed in repair garages under the following
conditions:

a. For repair garages exceeding one storey or located beneath another occupancy and surpassing 743 square
meters in area.

b. For single-storey repair garages exceeding 1,115 square meters.

c. For below-grade floors of repair garages where the ceiling is less than 0.61 meters above grade.

2. Approved portable fire extinguishers must be provided in all repair garages as per Section [Link] of this RIRR.

3. Repair garages taller than 15.2 meters, with parking levels below grade, or lacking sprinklers and exceeding one
storey, must have one or more standpipes as per Section [Link] of this RIRR.

DIVISION 11. LUMBER YARDS, WOOD PROCESSING AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES

SECTION [Link] CONSTRUCTION

A. Open Yard Storage:

1. Driveways between and around lumber piles must be a minimum of four and a half meters wide and kept
clear of debris, equipment, or any other materials. Driveways should be arranged to form a grid system unit of no
larger than fifteen meters by forty-five meters.

2. Permanent lumber storage areas, authorized by relevant government agencies, should be enclosed by a
fence at least one and eight tenths meters tall, unless the storage is indoors. B. Wood Processing and
Woodworking Facilities:

1. Buildings must comply with NBCP and international standards.

2. Facilities should be compartmentalized and protected with firewalls to prevent fire and explosion spread.

3. Fire protection includes separating buildings, installing firewalls, and limiting floor openings.

4. Different areas like storage and manufacturing should be treated as distinct hazards.

5. Walls, floors, and doors must meet specific criteria:

- Firewalls between buildings need a minimum four-hour rating.

- Interior walls between areas need a minimum one-hour rating.

- Penetrations in floors and walls must be sealed.

- Piping and ductwork cannot pass through firewalls.

- Walls isolating dust explosions should withstand pressure.

- Openings in fire-rated assemblies must have fire doors or dampers.

- Fire doors must follow installation guidelines.

- Doors protecting against explosions must be kept closed and labeled.

6. Surfaces and ledges in dusty areas must adhere to these rules:

a. Interior surfaces and ledges should be designed to reduce dust buildup.

b. Surfaces difficult to clean should be inclined at a minimum angle of forty-five degrees (45˚) to minimize dust
accumulation.

DIVISION 12. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION

SECTION [Link] GENERAL

A. Scope

The primary applications of refrigeration systems include:

1. Industrial, refining, and chemical processes:

- Controlling vapor pressure during distillation or processing.

- Shifting solubility relationships for segregating undesired contents.

2. Food industry:

- Manufacturing, freezing, preservation, and distribution.

3. Air conditioning.

4. Pharmaceutical industry:

- Manufacturing, preservation, and distribution of medicines and drugs.

5. Environmental testing chambers.

6. Cold treatment of metals.

7. Industrial testing.

8. Miscellaneous:

- Cold storage for flowers and furs.

- Ice making and skating rinks.

B. Applicability

Refrigeration unit installations exceeding certain refrigerant quantities must comply with these provisions and
the latest PMEC edition:

1. For systems with over 100 kg of Group A1 refrigerant or 13.6 kg of any other group refrigerant.

2. Approved temporary and portable installations may be exempt from these requirements.

C. Fire Safety Clearance

An FSC shall be secured from C/MFM having jurisdiction.

SECTION [Link] SAFETY FEATURES

The regulations require refrigeration systems with more than three kilograms of certain refrigerants to have an
emergency pressure control system. This system includes automatic crossover valves in high and intermediate
pressure zones, and dedicated devices in low pressure zones, all triggering immediate compressor shutdowns.
Refrigeration systems discharging vapor to the atmosphere must use approved treatment, flaring, or diffusion
systems, with specific design requirements for flaring and ammonia diffusion systems.

Flaring System Design:

• Designed to incinerate the entire discharge safely.

• Must not pose health or environmental risks.
• Automatic initiation upon discharge, preventing blowback and fire threats. - Requires standby fuel and
power for extended operation.

Ammonia Diffusion System Design:

• Includes a water tank based on ammonia release rate.

• Water must not freeze using approved methods.
• Discharge pipe distributes ammonia into the tank.
• Tank construction and dimensions must meet specific requirements.
• Tank must have a hinged cover or vent hole for safety.
• Pipe connections are made through the top of the tank.
Refrigeration machinery rooms, where required, must comply with safety measures for refrigerant vapor
detection, prohibition of ignition sources, ventilation, and electrical safety. Additionally, signs and labels must be
displayed on refrigeration units to provide hazard identification and operational information.
SECTION [Link] OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING

A. Operations and Maintenance

1. General

• Refrigeration systems must be kept in a safe and functional state, adhering to ASHRAE 15 and the latest
PMEC edition. For ammonia systems, maintenance should follow ANSI/IIAR 7 guidelines.
• Access to refrigeration systems must be granted to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
• Flammable materials aren't allowed in refrigeration machinery rooms, except for necessities. Storage must
comply with relevant regulations.
• Changing refrigerant types requires prior approval from the Chief/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM).
• Records of refrigerant quantities brought onto and removed from the premises must be maintained and
provided to the C/MFM upon request.
• Refrigerant release to the atmosphere is only allowed under specific conditions, like automatic purge
cycles or emergencies.
• The BFP must be notified of any refrigerant discharges not in line with the permitted circumstances.
DIVISION 13. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION

SECTION [Link] CONSTRUCTION

Motion picture projection equipment, excluding portables, must be securely fastened. Electrical wiring and
equipment placement must adhere to PEC standards. Projection booths require one-hour fire-resistant
construction, with ceilings at least 2.4 meters high and a minimum floor area. All projection equipment, regardless
of film type, needs an enclosed room as specified. Nitrate-based film handling is restricted without clearance and
proper training.

SECTION [Link] OPERATION

A. Processes like splicing, cleaning, repairing, cataloging and marking shall be done in projection rooms only.
B. . No person shall smoke or maintain any other source of ignition within any projection room; nor shall a
manager or projectionist allow any person to smoke or to maintain any other source of ignition within said
room.

SECTION [Link] PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Before receiving an FSIC, projectionists/operators must complete a BFP-conducted fire safety seminar. Each
projection room must have at least two Class ABC first aid fire protection appliances installed. Operators and
occupants are required to maintain good housekeeping in the projection room at all times.

DIVISION 14. OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

SECTION [Link] APPLICATION

This Division governs stationary liquid fuel-burning appliances like heating systems and range burners, along with
their accessories and electrical components. It also includes liquid fuel storage and multi-fueled appliances where
liquid fuel is used. NFPA 31 guides fire and life safety requirements. However, it excludes internal combustion
engines, oil lamps, and certain portable devices.

SECTION [Link] BASIC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Regulations for oil-burning appliance installation and maintenance dictate that plans must be submitted before
installation, with adherence to manufacturer instructions and safety standards. Qualified technicians must
perform the installation, ensuring accessibility for maintenance and safety testing afterward. Electrical services
must comply with PEC and NFPA 70, with specific safety circuit and fuel requirements. Proper handling and
ventilation measures for crankcase oil or used oil use are mandated. Temporary heating equipment must also
meet safety standards.

SECTION [Link] AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

This section outlines the requirements for ensuring adequate air supply for safe combustion in oil-burning
appliances and equipment:

Applicability:

Applies to requirements ensuring adequate air for safe combustion in oil-burning appliances and equipment. Basic
Requirements:

• Oil-burning appliances must be installed in well-ventilated areas.

 • Buildings that are too airtight must introduce outside air through ducts with sufficient cross-sectional area.

Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces:

• Air for combustion and ventilation can come from normal infiltration.

• If normal infiltration is insufficient, air must be obtained from outdoors through permanent openings.

Appliances Located in Confined Spaces:

• Two permanent openings are required, one near the top and one near the bottom, for air from inside the
building or outdoors.

• Openings must have a free area based on the total input rating of all appliances in the space.

DIVISION 15. MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS

SECTION [Link] APPLICABILITY

A. Applies to facilities using flammable liquids to manufacture coatings for various applications.

B. Excludes operations involving coating application and storage outside manufacturing facilities.

C. Refers to NFPA 35 for additional fire and life safety requirements.

Section [Link]

The guidelines mandates strict requirements for the location, layout, and design of plants and buildings where
organic coatings are manufactured: A. Location:

- Organic coatings manufacturing must be separate from other occupancies.

- Accessibility for firefighting and emergencies from multiple sides is required.

- Drainage systems must be in place to prevent flammable liquid releases. B. General Layout and Design:

- Separation criteria for walls between manufacturing areas and other spaces are specified, including fire
resistance ratings and protection for openings.

- Similar requirements apply to areas handling unstable liquids.

- Detailed guidelines are provided for the placement of process vessels, with waivers possible under specific
conditions for distance requirements. Special considerations exist for handling Class IA or unstable liquids.

Section [Link]

Cover crucial aspects of building construction for facilities engaged in organic coatings manufacturing: A.

General Construction:

- Buildings must use fire-resistive or non-combustible materials.

- Specific requirements include ground floor elevation, flammable material storage, internal partitions, and
protection of stairways and elevators.

- Egress routes must be unaffected by drainage systems, and equipment supports need protection against fire
damage.

B. Drainage:

- Emergency drainage systems must meet NFPA 30 standards and may need traps or separators if connected to
public systems.

C. Building Heating:

- Heating in areas with Class I liquids must be indirect or use approved equipment. D. Ventilation:

- Detailed requirements for ventilation include rates, intake levels, exhaust discharge, and monitoring.

- Recirculation of exhaust air is allowed under certain conditions, with continuous monitoring required. E.

Deflagration Venting:

- Venting systems are necessary for buildings with deflagration hazards. B. Electrical Equipment:
- Electrical systems must adhere to standards, with special considerations for hazardous locations and
the use of ordinary equipment under specific conditions.

Section [Link]

Covers detailed guidelines for process equipment and operations in facilities handling flammable and combustible
liquids:

A. Transfer of Liquids:

- Class I, II, and III liquids must be transferred through closed piping systems, with fail-safe valves and
emergency shut-offs.

- Pressurized transfers require equipment to withstand pressure and prevent overpressure.

- Dispensing and container transport guidelines are provided. B. Piping, Valves, and Fittings:

- Strict guidelines are outlined for design, materials, mounting, and control of piping systems.

- Safety measures include relief valves, drainage, and bonding to prevent static electricity buildup. C. Kettles,

Reactors, and Vessels:

- Safety measures for reactor systems include ventilation, emergency shut-offs, pressure relief, and prevention
of violent foaming.

D. Dispersion Equipment:

- Mills processing flammable materials must have specific safety measures, including separate structures
and manual water spray systems for fire protection. E. Ball Mills and Pebble Mills:

- Grounding, static charge dissipation, and inert gas pressure-unloading are required safety measures. F.

Mixers and Mixing Tanks:

- Rigid covers, shutoff valves, automatic temperature controls, and securing of portable tanks are among
the safety measures outlined.

SECTION [Link] FIRE PROTECTION

A. Scope

This section encompasses management control systems and methods aimed at fire and explosion prevention
or mitigation in organic coatings manufacturing facilities. B. Automatic Sprinkler Protection:

1. Essential manufacturing and storage structures must have sprinkler systems installed per Section [Link].

2. Sprinkler systems can incorporate firefighting foam compatible with the materials protected, following
standards such as NFPA 13, NFPA 11, or NFPA 16.

3. Fire protection water supplies must meet high-flow demands with adequate reserve for hose demand.

4. Drainage provisions for sprinkler system water are required. C. Fire Hydrants:

If public hydrants are unavailable or insufficient, private hydrants and water mains must adhere to NFPA 24.

D. Emergency Notification:

Reliable fire notification systems must promptly alert plant personnel and local fire departments.

E. Portable Fire Extinguishers:

Install listed portable fire extinguishers according to Section [Link] of the RIRR.

F. Standpipe and Hose Systems:

When provided, comply with NFPA 14, using only combination or spray nozzles.

G. Hose Connections:

Install 38.1 mm hose connections per Section [Link], utilizing combination or spray nozzles.

H. Fixed Local Application Extinguishing Systems:

Foam, inert gas, or dry chemical extinguishing systems can protect manufacturing equipment and tanks.
DIVISION 16. INDUSTRIAL OVENS AND FURNACES

SECTION [Link]

LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION

A. Location

A. General:

Furnaces and related equipment should be strategically positioned to minimize the risk of fire or explosion hazards
to personnel and buildings. Shielding furnaces from external heat, vibration, and mechanical risks is essential for
their safe operation. Optimal placement should prioritize natural ventilation, adequate explosion relief, and
sufficient air supply for personnel, especially in basements or enclosed spaces where proper ventilation is crucial
to ensure combustion air and prevent vapor buildup. Furnaces designed for special atmospheres or heavy fuel
gases should be elevated above ground level to prevent gas accumulation in lower areas. B. Structural Integrity:

- Furnace installation must consider the building's structural integrity, avoiding adverse effects from high
temperatures or additional loads. Structures should not penetrate or be enclosed within furnace areas to prevent
compromising both furnace operation and building integrity. C. Location Considerations:

- Furnaces should be located to minimize exposure to power and process equipment, and a distance of at
least 0.8 meters from combustible materials is recommended to reduce ignition risks. They should not obstruct
evacuation routes, and measures should be taken to minimize fire, explosion, or exposure risks to hazardous
materials.

D. Floors and Clearances:

- Furnace areas need space for inspection, maintenance, and safety operations. Adequate provision for sprinklers
and explosion venting is essential. Combustible surface temperatures should be kept below 71°C, and electrical
wiring in floor channels must meet safety standards. Floors near oil-utilizing equipment must have non-
combustible, nonporous surfaces.

E. Furnace Design:

- Furnace and equipment design should prioritize mitigating fire hazards. Noncombustible materials should
be used for components exposed to high temperatures and oxygen. Structural supports and handling equipment
must withstand maximum operating conditions. Access for inspection, maintenance, and safety features for
personnel protection should be integrated into the furnace design.

Section [Link]

Outlines key procedures for commissioning, operations, maintenance, inspection, and testing of furnaces:

A. Commissioning:

- New installations or modifications require commissioning to align with system design before operation.
Document any design changes and conduct leak inspections for furnace piping. B. Training:

- Personnel must undergo comprehensive training on safe practices and equipment operation, with regular
refresher sessions and updated materials provided. C. Operations:

- Operate the furnace within designated parameters, following manufacturer's instructions. Develop
operational protocols for normal and emergency situations, ensuring constant access to operating instructions and
safeguarding safety devices.

D. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance:

- Adhere to manufacturer's guidelines for safety device maintenance, establishing and enforcing inspection,
testing, and maintenance programs. Conduct annual testing and inspections for safety interlocks, vapor
concentration controllers, pressure relief devices, and more. E. Record Retention:

- Maintain records of inspection, testing, and maintenance activities for at least one year. F. Procedures:

- The user operational and maintenance program shall include procedures for equipment entry in
accordance with applicable regulations in the operational and maintenance program.

DIVISION 17. WELDING, CUTTING, AND OTHER HOT WORK OPERATIONS

SECTION [Link] GENERAL

A. Applicability

1. Hot work must adhere to NFPA 51B and this Division's guidelines.

2. Covered processes include welding, cutting, grinding, and similar activities involving sparks or heat.

3. Excluded from these regulations are candles, cooking, and certain specialized operations.

4. Acetylene cylinder charging facilities must comply with NFPA 51A. B.

Fire Safety Clearance is required before any hot work operation, with annual or per-project schedules determined
by the nature of the business or project duration.

Section [Link] Responsibilities for welding, cutting, and hot work

A. Management:

- The safety officer or building administrator oversees operations, designates permitted areas, appoints a Permit
Authorizing Individual (PAI), ensures equipment safety, and provides training on safety procedures.

B. Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI):

- The PAI collaborates with management to ensure safe execution of activities, assesses PPE needs, identifies
hazards, takes precautions against ignition of combustibles, verifies fire protection equipment, ensures fire watch
presence if needed, conducts safety checks after operations, and approves work commencement. Contractors and
clients share responsibility for safety through project discussions.

DIVISION 18. SAFEGUARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION OPERATIONS

SECTION [Link] GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Compliance with NFPA 241 required for construction, alteration, or demolition operations
• Submission of fire protection plan to jurisdiction's Fire Marshal for approval
• Maintenance of adequate escape facilities for construction workers as per Division 5 of Chapter 2
• Provision and maintenance of fire department access roads as per Section [Link]
• Permanent fire department access road markings deferred until building completion or occupancy
SECTION [Link] PROCESSES AND HAZARDS

A. Temporary Heating Equipment

• Proper installation, operation, and maintenance are essential.

• Equipment must adhere to manufacturer's instructions or recognized safe practices.
• Supervision by trained personnel and regular monitoring are required.
• Damaged or hazardous equipment should not be used.
• Safety features like tip-over protection and overheat cutoffs are necessary.
• Compliance with regulations for chimney/vent connectors and fuel supplies.
• Safe refueling practices and exclusion of exposed radiant heating wires.
B. Waste Disposal

• Regular removal of waste material and debris.

• Burning rubbish onsite requires Fire Safety Certification.

• Proper storage of materials prone to spontaneous ignition.

• Regulations for trash chutes, including safety plan submission and construction requirements.
C. Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases

• Storage restrictions for flammable and combustible liquids.

• No open flames or smoking in storage areas.
• Hazard identification and safety markings are crucial.
• Safe handling and disposal procedures for liquids and gases.
SECTION [Link] FIRE PROTECTION

This section outlines various aspects of fire safety programs and the responsibilities of owners, safety officers, and
construction sites regarding fire prevention and response. It covers the development of fire safety programs, the
role of safety officers, site security, fire alarm reporting, access for firefighting, stairway safety, maintenance of
standpipes, and the provision of first-aid firefighting equipment. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of
comprehensive fire safety measures and the proactive management of fire risks in construction and demolition
operations.

SECTION [Link] SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OPERATIONS

A. Scaffolding, Shoring, and Forms:

• Combustible forms or form lumber should only be brought in when needed and promptly removed after
use.
• Prohibition of using areas with combustible forms for storing other combustible materials.
• Provision of portable fire extinguishers or charged hose lines during forming and stripping operations. B.

Temporary Separation Walls:

• Provision of protection to separate occupied areas from construction or demolition zones.

• Walls and opening protectives should meet certain fire resistance ratings.
• Exceptions for non-rated walls and opening protectives if an approved automatic sprinkler system is

installed. C. Fire Protection During Construction:

• Requirements for water supply and sprinkler protection, includes timely installation and compliance with
NFPA standards.
• Installation of standpipe systems with specified components and provisions for temporary standpipes
during construction.

D. Alteration of Buildings:

• Maintenance of operational fire protection systems during alterations.

• Notification to the fire department when modifying fire protection systems.
• Provision of alternate protection measures if the system is shut down temporarily E. Fire Safety During

Demolition:

• Notification to the fire department before rendering sprinkler systems inoperative.

• Compliance with regulations for hot work operations and waste material disposal.
• Assignment of on-site fire watch if the demolition site is deemed hazardous. F. Torch-Applied Roofing

Systems:

• Installation of torch-applied roofing systems in accordance with NFPA 241 standards. G. Tar Kettles:

• General provisions for operating tar kettles safely, including supervision, fire extinguisher requirements,
and proper fuel system maintenance. H. Asbestos Removal:

• Notification to the fire department before and after asbestos removal operations.
• Posting of approved signs at designated areas for asbestos removal, in compliance with relevant
environmental regulations.

CHAPTER 5. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY MEASURES DIVISION 1 WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS
SECTION [Link] SCOPE

This Division shall cover the fire safety measures and explosion prevention at water and waste water treatment
units, plants or facilities, including but not limited to their unit processes and operations, such as collection and
pumping, liquid and solid treatment systems, and related appurtenances, service areas and premises.

SECTION [Link] GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

A. Fire and Explosion Control Procedures:

• Plant owners or operators must implement basic control procedures to minimize fire and explosion risks in
water or wastewater treatment plants.
• These procedures, outlined in the Fire Safety Control Regulations (FSCR) or Fire Safety Management
Regulations (FSMR), are prerequisites for obtaining Fire Safety Clearance (FSC) or Fire Safety Inspection
Certificate (FSIC).
 • They cover hazard evaluation, process and equipment controls, ventilation, materials of construction, and
education.

B. Electrical Safety Practices:

• Plant owners or operators must adhere to fundamental electrical safety practices, including proper
classification of hazardous locations and selection, installation, and operation of electrical equipment.
• Electrical systems and devices must comply with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), manufacturer's
instructions, and relevant international standards like NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code). C. Chemical
Handling and Storage:

• Plant owners or operators, or their authorized representatives, are responsible for ensuring safe handling
of chemicals, fuels, and materials used in treatment processes.
• Compliance with regulations extends to a variety of substances, including solvents, oxidizing materials,
chlorine, lime, hydrogen, oxygen, acetylene, petroleum liquids, oils, and specialty gases.

SECTION [Link] MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:

A. Material Selection and Usage:

• Materials for treatment plants must be categorized as combustible, non-combustible, or limited

combustibility.
• In compliance with NFPA 220 or applicable internationally accepted standards is required B. Selection

Criteria Based on Fire Hazard and Risk:

• Choose construction materials based on fire hazard and risk evaluation.

• Materials should mitigate fire and explosion effects, maintain structural integrity, control fire spread and
smoke generation, prevent toxic product release, and ensure facility operation. C. Critical Building
Construction:

• Critical buildings in treatment plants must be non-combustible and comply with the latest edition of the
National Building Code of the Philippines.
• Adhere to fire safety measures prescribed in this RIRR and other accepted standards. D. Prescriptions for

Waste Water Treatment Plants:

• Strictly observe specific prescriptions for waste water treatment plants, including:
• Use of non-combustible materials for sewers, manholes, pumping stations, and air supply/exhaust
systems.
• Avoidance of cellular or foamed plastic materials as interior finishes.

SECTION [Link] EDUCATION:

A. Promotion of General Safety through Education:

• Establish in-house training programs covering various safety aspects for plant personnel.
• Prioritize educating personnel on understanding, identifying, preventing, and handling hazardous
situations related to fire, explosion, and toxicity. B. Establishment of Liaison with Authorities:

• Maintain close communication between the C/MFM having jurisdiction, emergency personnel, and plant
owner/operator safety personnel.
• Establish mutually approved emergency procedures and ensure familiarity with plant operations.

SECTION [Link] FIRE PROTECTION:

A. Automatic Sprinkler Systems:

• Once install has been approved, sprinkler systems in treatment plant buildings/structures can now be
supervised.
• Alternative fire protection measures is considered in specific areas based on hazard evaluation and
approval of jurisdictional authorities. B. Chemical Suppression System:

• Clean agent, chemical wetting agent, foam, and dry chemical systems are utilized based on manufacturer's
instructions and standards.
C. Standpipes, Hydrants, and Fire Suppression Supply Systems:

• Standpipes, hose streams, hydrants, and adequate water supply are provided for fire protection.
• Ensured water supply capacity meets requirements and an alternative water source is considered if
necessary.

D. Fire Extinguishers:

• Portable fire extinguishers are provided in accordance with standards, considering occupancy frequency,
use, and equipment contained in specific areas.

E. Special Fire Protection and Miscellaneous Measures:

• Special fire protection measures are implemented during construction and for unique problems or
situations.
• Lightning protection, establish traffic flow and crowd management arrangements, train emergency
personnel are provided and installed in early detection and notification systems.
• Appropriate fire alarm systems are used based on standards and approval of jurisdictional authorities.

DIVISION 3. MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION [Link] SCOPE:

This section outlines guidelines for regulating fire safety measures concerning the manufacture, sale, servicing,
and maintenance of fire extinguishers, including standards and requirements.

SECTION [Link] MANUFACTURE AND SALE:

A. Licensing Requirement:

• No person can engage in manufacturing, selling, or servicing fire extinguishers without obtaining an FSIC
from the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
• An FSIC is issued upon payment of 2% of the manufacturer's/dealer's/servicing firm's gross sales. B.

Standards for Manufacture:

1. Locally manufactured fire extinguishers must comply with PNS No. 27:1984 or other internationally
accepted standards.

2. Imported extinguishers must adhere to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) norms or other
internationally recognized standards. C. Markings and Labels:

• Fire extinguishers must bear permanent markings identifying the manufacturer, date of manufacture, lot
number, and applicable standards.
• Labels should include manufacturer/dealer information, date of filling, chemical contents, type, numerical
rating, opening instructions, and safety procedures.

SECTION [Link] PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

A. Periodic Maintenance Audit:

• Building owners or responsible individuals must conduct preventive maintenance audits at least once
every twelve months in accordance with PNS No. 27:1984. B. Servicing Requirement:

• If servicing is required after inspection, it must be performed by a legitimate supplier/manufacturer

licensed by the DTI.

DIVISION 4. OPEN BURNING

SECTION [Link] WHEN ALLOWED

Open burning is allowed provided that an FSC shall first be obtained from the C/MFM having jurisdiction

SECTION [Link] EXCEPTIONS:

An FSC (Fire Safety Clearance) is not required for the following:

A. Outdoor food cooking/preparation fires, provided they're contained in a pit or fireproof container.

B. Recreational and ceremonial fires, like campfires, as long as they're supervised.

SECTION [Link] PROHIBITION ON OPEN BURNING:

Certain acts related to open burning are prohibited, including:

A. Burning materials that emit toxic fumes.

B. Discarding burning objects in areas where fires are likely.

C. Depositing hot ashes or smoldering substances improperly.

D. Kindling fires on another's land without permission.

E. Use of sky lanterns and similar items.

SECTION [Link] REQUIREMENTS:

Authorized outdoor burning must meet specific requirements, including:

A. Being at least 15 meters from structures.

B. Ensuring wind and weather conditions don't pose hazards.

C. Extinguishing residual fires daily.

D. Complying with additional safety measures imposed by authorities.

DIVISION 5. INCINERATOR

Incinerators shall comply with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8749, Clean Air Act.

DIVISION 6. USE OF EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, DEVICES AND VACANT BUILDINGS

SECTION [Link] ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER DEVICES:

Using or installing electrical wiring in violation of standards is prohibited. Hazardous electrical installations must be
reported, and corrective action may be required.

SECTION [Link] TRAPDOORS TO BE CLOSED:

Trapdoors in non-single-family buildings must remain closed to prevent smoke and heat passage during fires.

SECTION [Link] SHAFTWAYS TO BE MARKED:

Windows opening onto vertical passages in buildings must be marked "SHAFTWAY" to warn against accidents
during fires.

SECTION [Link] USE OF TORCHES OR FLAME-PRODUCING DEVICES FOR REMOVING PAINT:

Using torches for paint removal requires an FSC and fire safety equipment on-site, with personnel remaining for
one hour after use.

SECTION [Link] HAZARDOUS WARNING LIGHTS:

Open flame devices near excavations or roads must not pose hazards, and dislodgement should be prevented.

SECTION [Link] OPEN FLAME DEVICES IN PORTS/WHARVES:

Using open flame devices on boats, ships, or wharves without permits is unlawful, and approval is needed for any
open flame lighting or decoration.

SECTION [Link] VACATING PREMISES:

When vacating premises, occupants must remove hazardous materials and leave the area clean.

SECTION [Link] VACANT BUILDINGS:

Owners of vacant buildings must remove flammable waste and secure all openings to prevent unauthorized
access.

DIVISION 7. URBAN AND RURAL PRE-FIRE PLANNING

SECTION [Link] HYDRANT:

• Housing or condominium projects must provide hydrant systems meeting specific water supply and
distance requirements.
• Industrial/storage occupancies of a certain size must provide at least one fire hydrant.
• Local government units, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), are responsible for
providing fire hydrants in communities.
 • Reservoirs or water tanks must reserve 20% of their capacity for firefighting.
• In areas without public water supply, alternative water sources must be provided.
• "NO PARKING" signs should be posted near fire hydrants.
RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS

SECTION [Link]

PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMISSIONS

The following are declared as prohibited acts and omissions:

A. Blocking or obstructing exit ways or paths to buildings marked for fire safety.

B. Constructing structures that impede the passage of firefighting vehicles or equipment.

C. Interfering with or obstructing the operations of the Fire Service or authorized fire brigades.

D. Blocking designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants.

E. Allowing overcrowding in public assembly buildings beyond authorized capacity.

F. Locking fire exits when people are inside the building.

G. Preventing the automatic closure of fire doors, smoke partitions, or dampers.

H. Misusing fire protective or firefighting equipment for purposes other than firefighting or emergencies.

I. Making false or malicious fire alarms.

J. Smoking in prohibited areas or discarding burning objects that may cause fires.

K. Abandoning a building or structure without proper safety measures.

L. Removing, destroying, or tampering with authorized fire safety marks, seals, signs, or tags.

M. Using jumpers, tampering with electrical wiring, or overloading electrical systems beyond their capacity,
which undermines fire safety features.

RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

SECTION [Link] SOURCES OF INCOME

Pursuant to Section 12, in relation to Section 13 of RA 9514, the following shall be the sources of income of the
BFP:

The fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates, permits, and licenses as provided for in Section 7 of RA 9514
are as follows:

A. Fees according to the provisions of RA 9514.

B. One-tenth of one per cent (0.10%) of the verified estimated value of buildings or structures to be erected, not
exceeding fifty thousand pesos (PhP 50,000.00). At least fifty per cent (50%) is to be paid before the issuance of
the building permit, and the balance is to be paid after final inspection and before the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.

C. One-hundredth of one per centum (0.01%) of the assessed value of buildings or structures annually, payable
upon payment of real estate tax, except for structures used as single-family dwellings.

D. Two per centum (2%) of all premiums collected for fire, earthquake, and explosion hazard insurance, excluding
reinsurance premiums, by licensed companies, individuals, or agents selling such insurances in the Philippines.

E. Two per centum (2%) of the gross sales of companies, individuals, or agents selling firefighting equipment,
appliances, or devices, including hazard detection and warning systems.

F. Two per centum (2%) of the service fees received from fire, earthquake, and explosion hazard reinsurance
surveys and post-loss service of insurance adjustment companies conducting business in the Philippines directly
through agents.

SECTION [Link] FIRE CODE REVENUES

A. The classification of Fire Code revenues and rates are prescribed in the following schedule:

1. Fire Code Construction Tax. Tax prescribed in Section [Link] (B) of this RIRR.

2. Fire Code Realty Tax. Tax prescribed in Section [Link] (C) of this RIRR.
3. Fire Code Premium Tax. Tax prescribed in Section [Link] (D) of this RIRR.

4. Fire Code Sales Tax. Tax prescribed in Section [Link] (E) of this RIRR.

5. Fire Code Proceeds Tax. Tax prescribed in Section [Link] (F) of this RIRR.

6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee. Fee charged for the conduct of Fire Safety Inspection equivalent to fifteen percent
(15%) of all fees charged by the Local Government Unit or Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), but in
no case shall be lower than Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00).

7. Storage Clearance Fee. Fee derived from storage of flammable and combustible materials.

8. Conveyance Clearance Fee. Fee derived from transporting flammable and combustible materials.

9. Installation Clearance Fee. Fee derived from installation of tanks, pipes of flammable and combustible
substances, building installations, and other fire protection system and warning system.

10. Fire Code Fines. Fees derived from imposition of administrative fines and penalties.

11. Other Fees. Fees derived from fireworks display, fumigation/fogging, fire drill, hotworks, filing fees for FSEC,
protest and appeal fee, and other clearances as provided under this RIRR.

B. The account codes of the above classified taxes, fees/charges and fines shall be prescribed by the Commission
on Audit (COA).

SECTION [Link] ASSESSMENT

A. The authority to assess Fire Code taxes, fees/charges, and fines as revenue is held by the BFP. However,
the BFP may collaborate with LGUs through agreements allowing them to serve as assessors. The Chief, BFP is
responsible for establishing procedural rules for this purpose, subject to the approval of the Secretary, DILG.

B. A Fire Code Fee Assessor shall be designated by the Chief, BFP or the Regional Director in every City and
Municipal BFP office, based on the recommendation of the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

C. The Chief, BFP or their authorized representative has the general power to assess the prescribed Fire Code
taxes, fees/charges, and fines for installations, structures, facilities, and operations not under the jurisdiction of
any C/MFM or under any other conditions as necessary.

D. The assessment results serve as the basis for issuing an Order of Payment Slip (OPS) by the C/MFM having
jurisdiction for the purpose of collection and deposit.

E. If there is suspected misdeclaration of any of the sources of income outlined under Section [Link] of this
RIRR, the BFP has the authority to review the submitted documents.

SECTION [Link] SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES

A. Fees – The following are the schedule of fees:

1. The issuance of FSIC entails payment of the following fees:

a. For Certificate of Occupancy: Fifteen percent (15%) of all fees charged by the Office of the Building Official
of the LGU or PEZA, with a minimum fee of Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00).

b. For Business Permit: Fifteen percent (15%) of all fees charged by the LGU, with a minimum fee of Five
Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00).

c. For annual inspection certificate: Fifteen percent (15%) of all fees charged by PEZA, with a minimum fee of
Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00).

2. Storage Clearance Fee: The issuance of a storage clearance is subject to payment of a fee determined based
on the storage capacity of Flammable/Combustible Solids, Pyroxylin, Matches, etc.

SECTION [Link] MANNER OF COLLECTION

The BFP shall collect the prescribed Fire Code revenues thru any of the following options: A. Direct deposit with
Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB); B. Collection by BFP or deputized collecting officers; C.
Electronic mode of payment; and D. Other options that the Chief, BFP may later prescribe, subject to the existing
accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

SECTION [Link] DESIGNATION OF COLLECTING OFFICER T

he Chief, BFP or the Regional Director having jurisdiction shall designate a Collecting Officer in every City and
Municipal BFP office upon recommendation of their respective C/MFM having jurisdiction.
SECTION [Link] UTILIZATION

A. The BFP will draft an annual program, subject to the DILG Secretary's approval. Upon approval, the DBM
will release the full amount remitted, certified by the BTr, through Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and
Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA), or equivalent documents.

B. Eighty percent (80%) of all revenues collected by the BFP will be allocated for its modernization, as
outlined. The Chief, BFP, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, may utilize this
income for procurement and improvement of fire protection, investigation, rescue, and paramedic equipment,
facilities, supplies, materials, technical services, and abatement of fire hazards. The remaining twenty percent
(20%) will be allocated to LGUs based on guidelines set forth in a Memorandum Circular issued by the DILG
Secretary or a Joint Circular with other concerned agencies. This allocation is exclusively for the operation and
maintenance of local fire stations, including construction and repair.

C. The BFP will develop progressive modernization plans for capability building and resource allocation at
various levels and determine the optimal equipment allocation for each LGU to ensure proper fire protection
service delivery.

D. Standards will be established and regularly updated to guide the procurement of firefighting and
investigation supplies and materials.

SECTION [Link] MONITORING

The Chief, BFP, will submit to the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, within six (6) months of this
RIRR's effectivity, a management tool or mechanism for effective monitoring of Fire Code enforcement, including
the collection of Fire Code fees.

A. Each Fire Marshal will maintain a secure permanent recording system to efficiently account for and
monitor all collected taxes, Fire Code fees, fines, and other charges.

B. Detailed procedures for assessment, collection, monitoring, and reporting will be outlined in a manual of
procedures, subject to approval by the Secretary of the DILG.

RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION

SECTION [Link] GENERAL GUIDELINES

A. Fines:

Before imposing a fine, the violator must be informed of the violation(s) and given an opportunity to correct them
within a reasonable period, as specified in Section [Link] of this RIRR. After the compliance period expires, a
reinspection is conducted to verify compliance. If compliance is not achieved or does not meet required standards,
the first violation is committed, and the violator is fined. Failure to correct violations after repeated warnings
constitutes subsequent violations. Administrative fines are imposed for each violation. B. Abatement:

1. All fire hazards must be immediately abated, meaning any action to remove or neutralize the hazard as specified
in the Notice to Comply.

2. Abatement actions may include:

a. Removing the source of ignition.

b. Rearranging or adjusting articles to meet clearance or dimension requirements.

c. Reducing the quantity of flammable or hazardous materials.

d. Modifying hazardous operation procedures.

e. Constructing fire containment structures.

f. Installing fire protection or warning systems.

g. Remodeling, repairing, or demolishing the building or structure.

h. If the violator fails to act, the BFP may summarily abate the hazard to eliminate imminent danger to life and
property.

C. Closure:

Closure of a building is warranted if the violator fails to comply with abatement orders or if the deficiency poses a
clear and immediate danger to life and property.

SECTION [Link] FIXING OF FINES:

A. Administrative fines are determined as follows:

1. Fines based on unit volume, weight, or unit rate are calculated accordingly.

2. For violations with a specified range of fines, the amount increases with subsequent violations:

a. First violation: Minimum amount within the range.

b. Second violation: Maximum amount within the range.

3. For multiple offenses, fines are summed but cannot exceed fifty thousand pesos (PhP50,000.00).

B. Failure to pay fines within the specified period may lead to the issuance of a Closure Order for the building or its
portion.

SECTION [Link] JURISDICTION:

Abatement, fines, closure orders, and assessment for public nuisance are imposed by the C/MFM having

jurisdiction. SECTION [Link] GENERAL PROCEDURES:

A. Upon finding violations, the C/MFM issues a Notice to Comply, specifying the violations and required
corrections within a prescribed period.

B. After the compliance period, a re-inspection is conducted. If violations persist, the C/MFM:

1. Posts a warning sign indicating the building is a fire hazard.

2. Imposes fines.

3. Issues a Notice to Correct Violations with a new compliance period. C. If non-compliance persists, the C/MFM:

1. Continues posting the warning sign.

2. Imposes fines.

3. Issues an Abatement Order with another compliance period.

D. If non-compliance persists after the Abatement Order, the C/MFM:

1. Continues posting the warning sign.

2. Implements a Closure Order and notifies relevant authorities.

E. If the building owner refuses inspection, the FSI reports to the Chief, FSES/U. The C/MFM notifies the owner of
an impending inspection, and refusal may lead to revocation of the business permit.

SECTION [Link] PUBLIC NUISANCE:

A. Any building or structure posing a significant fire hazard or clear danger to neighboring establishments may be
declared a public nuisance by the C/MFM having jurisdiction. Clear danger includes the absence of secondary exits
or the presence of at least five (5) specified fire safety violations. B. Procedures:

1. The C/MFM issues a notice of declaration as a public nuisance to the responsible parties within 24 hours of
assessment, citing the grounds for the declaration.

2. The responsible parties must abate the hazard within specified periods:

a. If the assessed value or abatement cost is ≤ Php100,000, within 15 days.

b. If the assessed value exceeds Php100,000, within 30 days.

3. Failure to comply within 5 days prompts the C/MFM to post a "FIRETRAP" sign, and if hazards persist after the
specified period, a Closure Order is issued.

4. If hazards remain unabated, the BFP may undertake corrective measures, subject to available funds.

SECTION [Link] PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS:

A. Immediate correction or within 24 hours is required for certain violations like obstructing exit ways or
interfering with firefighting operations.

B. Corrections within 3 days are mandated for issues such as constructing gates obstructing firefighting access or
abandoning buildings without safety measures.

C. Violations like failing to provide fire safety measures for specific materials must be corrected within 7 days.
D. Corrections within 10 days are required for issues like failing to provide fire walls between adjoining buildings.

E. Corrections within 15 days are mandated for issues like failing to install fire alarm systems or develop fire safety
education programs.

SECTION [Link] PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS:

A. Against Private Persons:

1. Administrative Penalties:

a. Violators may face fines up to Php50,000, closure orders, or both.

b. Fire safety practitioners may face fines and revocation of their competency certificates.

2. Punitive Penalties:

a. Willful failure to correct hazards may result in imprisonment, fines, or both.

b. Maliciously removing fire hazard signs may lead to imprisonment or fines.

c. Disobeying fire ground commander orders may result in imprisonment and fines.

3. Regardless of categorization, the C/MFM may initiate criminal charges.

B. Against Public Officers:

1. Administrative:

a. Various failures or abuses by public officers may result in reprimand, suspension, or removal.

2. Punitive:

a. Willful violations by public officers may lead to imprisonment, fines, or both, and in case of injury or property
damage, criminal charges under the Revised Penal Code may apply.

RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION [Link] PROTEST:

• Parties can file a verified protest within five days of receiving a notice or order from the C/MFM.
• The protest must include specific details and be supported by relevant documents.
• Failure to comply with requirements leads to dismissal.
• The protest is resolved within 15 days.

SECTION [Link] APPEAL:

• A verified appeal can challenge resolutions by the Provincial Fire Marshal, District Fire Marshal, or
Regional Director.
• Appeals must be filed within five days of receiving the decision.
• The appeal is resolved within 30 days.
• Filing a protest or appeal doesn't pause correction periods unless ordered otherwise.
SECTION [Link] CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:

• Citizens are urged to cooperate with BFP inspections to enhance public fire safety.
• Individuals and groups should inspect their premises, abate fire hazards, and organize fire safety
organizations.

SECTION [Link] IMPLEMENTING DETAILS:

• The Chief, BFP can issue further details to implement RA 9514 and its RIRR with the DILG Secretary's

approval. SECTION [Link] ALTERNATIVE AND/OR REMEDIAL FIRE SAFETY MEASURES:

• The Chief, BFP may accept alternative fire safety measures for existing buildings if compliance
compromises structural integrity.
• A Fire Safety Technical Committee evaluates these measures based on approved guidelines.
SECTION [Link] SEPARABILITY CLAUSE:

• If any provision of the RIRR is deemed invalid, other unaffected provisions remain valid.

SECTION [Link] REPEALING AND AMENDING CLAUSE:

• Inconsistent administrative orders and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.