Fire Code of The Philippines

THE FIRE CODE
OF THE PHILIPPINES
RA 9514
ABOUT US: REPORTERS
JAMILE PELLOS PATRICIA PERENAL
ABBYGAILE COSTELO JOHARA PANGANIBAN

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514
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”.
SECTION 2. It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote

economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kind,
of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service
as a profession.
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms — As used in this Fire Code, the
following words and phrases shall mean and be construed as indicated:
Abatement - Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.

Blasting Agent - Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and
oxidizer used to set off explosives.
Cellulose Nitrate or Nitro Cellulose - A highly combustible and
explosive compound produced by the reaction of nitric acid with a
cellulose material.
Cellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin) - Any plastic substance,
materials or compound having cellulose nitrate (nitro cellulose) as
base.
Combustible Flammable or Inflammable - Descriptive of
materials that are easily set on fire.
Damper - A normally open device installed inside air duct system
which automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire.
Duct System - transmission of air. A continuous passageway for the
transmission of air.
Electrical Arc - An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by
passage of an electric current across a space between two
conductors or terminals due to the incandescence of the conducting
vapor.
Finishes - Materials used as final coating of a surface for
ornamental or protective purposes.
Fire Trap - A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn
easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.
Horizontal Exit - Passageway from one building to another or
through or around a wall in approximately the same floor level.
Overloading - The use of one or more electrical appliances or
devices which draw or consume electrical current beyond the
designed capacity of the existing electrical system.
Public Assembly Building - Any building or structure where fifty
(50) or more people congregate, gather, or assemble for any
purpose.
Self-closing Doors - Automatic closing doors that are designed to
confine smoke and heat and delay the spread of fire.
Vertical Shaft - An enclosed vertical space of passage that
extends from floor to floor, as well as from the base to the top of the
building.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code. This

Code shall be administered and enforced by the Bureau of Fire
Protection (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.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 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:
1. Inspection Requirement
2. Safety Measures for Hazardous Materials
3. Safety Measures for Hazardous Operations/Processes
4. Provision on Fire Safety Construction, Protective and Warning System
SECTION 8. Prohibited Acts
SECTION 9. Violations, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazards.

Fire hazards shall be abated immediately.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 11. Penalties.
1. Against the private individual:

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)
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
SECTION 11. Penalties
2. Against the public officer/employee
Administrative fine - 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
SECTION 12. Appropriation and Sources of Income
(a) To support the manpower, infrastructure and 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.
(b) 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.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 13-A. Assessment of Fire Code Taxes, Fees and Fines.

SECTION 13-B. Collection and Assessment of Local Taxes, Fees and
Fines.
SECTION 13-C. Use of Income Generated from the Enforcement of

the Fire Code.
SECTION 13-D. Monitoring the Implementation of the Fire Code and

the Amount of the Fees Collected.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 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

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;
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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
For purposes of this RIRR, the following terms, words and phrases shall
mean or be understood as follows:
Aerodrome. Any place where flight operations (takeoff, landing and

maintenance of civil aircrafts) can take place.
Approved Supervised Sprinkler System (ASSS). An integrated
network of hydraulically designed piping system installed in a building,
structure or facility with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern.
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Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS). An integrated system
of underground or overhead piping connected to a source of
extinguishing agent or medium, designed in accordance with fire
protection engineering standards to include, but not limited to
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System which when actuated by its
automatic detecting device suppresses fire within the area protected
even without human intervention.
Baffle. A non liquid-tight transverse partition in a cargo tank.
Bulkhead. A liquid-tight closure between compartments of a cargo
tank
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Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB) or Authorized
Government Servicing Bank (AGSB). Government servicing banks
such as Land Bank ofthe Philippines (LBP), Development Bank of the
Philippines (DBP), United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), and
Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), wherein Fire Code revenues are
deposited for subsequent remittance to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr).
City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM). The duly designated head

of the City or Municipal Fire Station including those designated as
“Officer-in-Charge” or in “Acting” capacity.
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Collecting Officer. An accountable officer responsible in the collection,

deposit and remittance of Fire Code revenues from all Fire Code taxes,
fees/charges and fines with AGDB or AGSB.
Control Area. A building or portion of a building or outdoor area within
which hazardous materials are allowed to be stored, dispensed, used or
handled in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantities
(MAQ).
Class A Fire. Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as
wood, cloth, rubber and plastics.
Class B Fire. Fires involving flammable liquids and gases.
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Class C Fire. Fires involving energized electrical equipment.
Class D Fire. Fires involving combustible materials, such as sodium,
magnesium, potassium, and other similar materials.
Class K Fire. Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible
cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats).
Dry Standpipe. A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are
normally not filled with water.
Fire Damper. A device used to interrupt migratory airflow, resist the
passage of flame, and maintain the integrity of the fire rated separation
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Fire Alarm. Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to
warn the occupants of the building or firefighting elements of the
presence or danger of fire.
Fire Barrier Wall. Interior wall that extends from floor to floor or floor to
roof, including concealed and interstitial spaces. They are designed to
sub-divide portions of the building.
Fire Code Fees/Charges. Charges for regulation, inspection and other
Fire Service activities in the enforcement of RA 9514 and its RIRR.
Fire Department Access Road. The road or other means developed to
allow access and operational setup for firefighting and rescue apparatus.
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Fire Exit Drill. A practice drill for the orderly and safe evacuation of
occupants in the buildings.
Fire Safety Compliance Report (FSCR). A written report composed of
plans, specifications and design analysis per building prepared by its
Engineer/Architect-of-Record and Fire Safety Practitioner.
Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report (FSCCR). A
compilation report of all approved submittals, test and acceptance forms
of all fire protection and life safety features, which shall form part of the
“as-built” documents turned over by the contractor to the building owner.
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Fire Safety Inspector (FSI). A uniformed/non-uniformed personnel of the
BFP responsible for fire safety inspection and assessment of fire hazards,
and whose function, duties and responsibilities are defined under Division
1, Chapter 2, Rule 8 of this RIRR.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS). A system developed by the United
Nations that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and
communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data
sheets.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Also known as Safety Data Sheet
(SDS). A form that contains data and information regarding the properties
of a particular substance.
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Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ). The quantity of hazardous
material permitted in a control area.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP). The maximum pressure
permissible at the top of a container in its operating position for a
designated temperature, as established by the container manufacturer.
Occupant Load. The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to
occupy a particular building, structure, or facility, or portions hereof.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). A document that describes composition of a
material, hazardous properties and hazard mitigation, and disposal
information
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Smoking Area. A designated area where smoking is permitted within
premises where smoking is otherwise generally prohibited.
Smoke Barrier. A continuous membrane, or a membrane with
discontinuities created by protected openings, designed and constructed
to restrict the movement of smoke.
Smoke Compartment. A space within a building enclosed by smoke
barriers on all sides, including the top and bottom.
RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF,
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
SECTION 4.0.0.1. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE
RA 9514 AND ITS IRR.
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.
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SECTION 4.0.0.2. 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 IRR, 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 biddings 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 Memoranda of Agreement with other departments, bureaus,
agencies, offices and corporations of the government, as well as private
institutions.
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SECTION 4.0.0.3. 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.
2. Enter into external party agreements for the conduct of
training, education and evaluation of fire volunteers, fire safety
practitioners and fire volunteer organizations.
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;
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4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) who shall conduct

inspection of every building or structure within 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).
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, 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;
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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.
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.
RULE 5. FIRE CODE TECHNICAL
STAFF
Division 1. Technical Staff
SECTION 5.0.1.1. CONSTITUTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Chief, BFP, shall constitute a technical staff of highly qualified persons
who are knowledgeable on fire prevention, fire safety, and fire suppression.
SECTION 5.0.1.2. SOURCES

The Technical Staff may be drawn from the following:
A. Organic members of the BFP;
B. Other government offices and agencies; and
C. Other sources. In the case of para “B” and/or “C” above, members may
either be appointed into the service or hired as consultants in accordance
with existing laws, rules and regulations.
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SECTION 5.0.1.3. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
A. Study, review and evaluate latest developments and standards on fire
safety, prevention and suppression;
B. Prepare plans/programs on fire safety, prevention and suppression
and evaluate implementation thereof;
C. Develop programs on the professionalization of the Fire Service;
D. Coordinate with appropriate government and private institutions for
the offering of college courses on fire technology and fire protection
engineering;
E. Propose amendments to the RA 9514 and its RIRR;
F. Advise the Chief, BFP on any matter brought to his/her attention; and
G. Perform such other functions as directed by the Chief, BFP.
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SECTION 5.0.1.4. REMUNERATION

Remuneration for the members of the Technical Staff shall be
prescribed by the Chief, BFP in accordance with existing
government accounting and auditing rules and regulations, to be
sourced from the Fire Code Fees Collection.
RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION AND
FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS
Division 1. Scope
This Rule shall govern the organization, equipage, operation, and proficiency
training of company and community fire brigades as well as continuous
training and competency evaluation of fire volunteers and fire volunteer
organizations in the country who shall undergo mandatory fire prevention, fire
suppression, rescue, emergency medical services and other related
emergency response training programs and competency evaluations to be
conducted by the BFP.
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SECTION 6.0.2.1 REQUIREMENTS
A. All business establishments that can accommodate at least
fifty (50) persons shall, in addition to the requirements set forth
under Section 7 of this Code for the grant of FSIC, establish and
maintain an organization of fire brigade to deal with fire and
other related emergencies.
B. For buildings having various occupancies, the Building
Administrator and/or owner shall initiate the organization of a
fire brigade in the premises irrespective of the number of
occupants.
C. In cases where a fire brigade is already established for a
building, said fire brigade shall be sufficient to comply with the
requirements of para “A” of this Section.
D. All barangays shall likewise endeavor to organize their own fire
brigades.
E. All fire volunteer organizations, barangay fire brigades, and
company and industrial fire brigades may be incorporated in the
Bureau of Fire Protection Auxiliary (BFPA) subject to the form and
function established by the BFP.
SECTION 6.0.2.2 COMPOSITION

The organization of company fire brigades shall consist of the Fire
Brigade Chief, which shall be designated by the head of the
company, and shall be assisted by selected personnel. In companies
where more persons are available,
they must be organized into teams to function as a fire brigade
established according to its needs. The organization shall be such
that a fire brigade is on duty or on call at all times.
SECTION 6.0.2.3 COMPONENTS
The equipment that must be put into service during fire or other
related emergencies will determine the number of men required for
each operating unit or company into which the brigade is organized,
and the total number may be composed of two (2) or more
individuals to operate a specific item of equipment or a larger group
to perform more complicated operations. Each fire brigade shall
have a Leader or a Chief. In his/her absence, an Assistant Chief shall
be appointed.
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SECTION 6.0.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE
CHIEF
A. He/She shall be responsible for the development of fire prevention
programs and plans of action for the company or organization to
address possible fire situation in the plant or community, subject to the
approval of the company or establishment head or fire prevention
officer;
B. He/She shall initiate the procurement of necessary firefighting
equipment and supplies for use of the brigades;
C. He/She shall conduct periodic evaluation of all equipment available
for firefighting and be responsible for setting in motion necessary
procedures for replacing missing equipment or correction of inoperative
equipment;
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SECTION 6.0.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE
CHIEF
D. He/She shall also bring to the immediate attention of the company or
establishment head, or his/her fire prevention officer, any situation that
would likely reduce the effectiveness of firefighting operations;
E. He/She shall ensure that the brigades are suitably staffed, conduct
periodic review of the fire brigade roster and prepare recommendations on
the need for additional members to be selected, appointed and made
available to beef up the team;
F. He/She shall prepare training programs for the members of the fire
brigade and supervise its implementation; and 19 In his/her absence, the
Deputy Fire Brigade Chief shall assume and perform the duties and
responsibilities of the Fire Brigade Chief.
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SECTION 6.0.2.5 QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
COMPANY FIRE BRIGADE
Members of the fire brigade shall consist of persons who have met
qualifications appropriate for the fire brigade work. For establishments,
members must be taken from the roster of its own workforce. The head
of the company shall identify the persons who are fit to perform fire
operation activities and further assign them to specific fire suppression
positions.
SECTION 6.0.2.6 AVAILABILITY OF PERSONNEL
To qualify as a member of a fire brigade, individuals must be available to
respond to fire alarms and attend required training programs. A pre-
arranged schedule for availability must be established to prevent conflict
of duties and to cover absences such as regular off-duty periods,
vacations and sickness.
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Division 3. Training of Fire Brigades, Fire Safety Practitioners and Fire
Volunteer Organizations
SECTION 6.0.3.1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
A. Certificate of Competency shall be issued to fire volunteers, fire
volunteer organizations, and fire safety practitioners, except
company fire brigades, after completion of the mandatory training
and competency evaluation conducted by the BFP and upon
submission of the following:
1. Certificate of completion of training;
2. Personal profile;
3. Certificate of employment, in the case of fire safety
practitioners; and
4. Other documents the BFP may require.
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SECTION 6.0.3.1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
B. The Certificate of Competency for Fire Safety Practitioners
shall be issued by the Chief, BFP. The Certificate of Competency
for Fire Volunteers and Fire Volunteer Organizations shall be
issued by the Regional Directors pursuant to the guidelines issued
by the Chief, BFP.
SECTION 6.0.3.2 TRAINING DESIGN
A training design shall be developed by the BFP for fire volunteers,
fire volunteer organizations, fire brigades and fire safety
practitioners. Members shall be required to complete the
specified program of instruction.
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SECTION 6.0.3.3 SCOPE OF TRAINING
A. All members of the fire brigade, fire volunteer and fire volunteer
organizations shall undergo training on fire prevention, fire suppression,
rescue, emergency medical services and related emergency response.
The training program shall be adapted to the purpose of the particular
brigade. It shall include fire suppression strategies, tactics, techniques
and the use of portable fire extinguishers and other equipment, devices
and tools.
B. In the case of fire safety practitioners, they shall undergo mandatory
continuous professional education and competency evaluation of their
expertise, knowledge and skills in the areas of fire science, engineering
and technology to be conducted by the BFP.
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SECTION 6.0.3.4 ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS
The BFP shall assist in setting up a training program for the fire
brigade and fire volunteer organization. Members of the fire
brigade and fire volunteer organization shall be afforded
opportunities to improve their knowledge on fire prevention and
suppression through attendance in seminars and special training
classes.
SECTION 6.0.3.5 IDENTIFICATION
Members of the volunteer fire brigade organization shall wear
proper identification cards duly signed by the head of their
organization and authenticated by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
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Division 4. Command, Equipment Maintenance and Fire Drills
SECTION 6.0.4.1 PRACTICE DRILLS
Practice drills shall be held to check the ability of members to
perform the operations they are expected to carry out. Drills shall be
occasionally held under adverse weather conditions to work on
special procedures needed under such circumstances.
SECTION 6.0.4.2 OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
In practice drills, all available fire and life safety equipment, devices
and tools for fire suppression and medical and rescue operation must
be operated.
SECTION 6.0.4.3 REACTIVATION OF EQUIPMENT
At the conclusion of a practice drill, equipment shall be made readily
available to respond to a fire call.
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Division 4. Command, Equipment Maintenance and Fire Drills
SECTION 6.0.4.4 INSPECTION AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
WORK
Inspection and maintenance of fire equipment, both fixed and
portable, may be assigned to individual members of the fire brigade.
However, the Fire Brigade Chief must establish the necessary
schedules for such work, and assign these duties to specific
personnel and ensure that these inspection and maintenance
operations are carried out and reported.
SECTION 6.0.4.5 COMMAND AT FIRE SCENE
During firefighting operations, the fire brigades and fire volunteer
organizations shall be under the direct operational control of the fire
ground commanders subject to existing guidelines of the BFP.
RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT
TO THE BFP
Division 1. Philippine National Police and Other Law
Enforcement Agencies
SECTION 7.0.1.1 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;
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SECTION 7.0.1.1 FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
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 7.0.1.2 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;
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B. Appearance as expert witness;
C. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which require their
expertise.
Division 2. Local Government Units, Other Government
Agencies and Private Institutions
SECTION 7.0.2.1 FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
A. Strict observance of the requirement of fire safety measures for
the issuance of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a
prerequisite in the grant of and renewal of business, occupancy and
other related permits/licenses. For this purpose, the LGU and/or
other government agencies concerned shall refrain from issuing such
licenses and/or permits without the applicant first securing an FSIC
from the BFP;
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B. Organization and training of fire brigades in all barangays in
partnership with BFP to serve as first responders;
C. Summary abatement and closure of buildings/structures or portions
thereof; and
D. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would require their
assistance.
SECTION 7.0.2.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
To institutionalize the areas of cooperation and coordination of the
BFP with other departments, bureaus, agencies, offices and
corporations of the government, as well as private institutions, the BFP
may enter into Memoranda of Agreement with, but not limited to, the
following:
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A. National and Local Waterworks, for providing sufficient source of
water, especially in times of fire or conflagration and for the
establishment of fire hydrants in strategic areas;
B. Electric Companies and Cooperatives, on the immediate cut-off of
electric main lines/ power lines during fires or conflagration and in
case of hazardous electrical installation;
C. Department of Transportation (DOTr), on fire safety measures in all
ports and land transportation vehicles;
D. Department of Education (DepEd), on the enforcement of fire safety
regulations set forth by this RIRR for educational and other applicable
facilities, institutionalization of school-based fire prevention activities
and other initiatives;
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E. Commission on Higher Education (CHED), on the enforcement of fire
safety regulations set forth by this RIRR for educational and other
applicable facilities, institutionalization of school-based fire prevention
activities and the promotion of fire safety engineering courses, post
graduate studies on fire science and technology and other research and
development initiatives;
F. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), on instituting continuing
development, enhancement and setting of standards and rating on fire
protection appliance, devices, extinguishing appurtenances and related
fire and life safety facilities, equipage and systems;
G. Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA), on providing
and enhancing technical skills of BFP personnel and fire volunteer
organizations as well as their subsequent accreditation/certification;
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H. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), on
providing pertinent information in the field of hazardous materials
and hazardous waste management as well as collaboration on forest
fire and life safety programs;
I. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), on the enforcement
of the designation of a fire safety officer in every building facility;
J. Department of Information and Communications Technology
(DICT), on the establishment of effective communication system for
the BFP, and the development and integration of an electronic
permit processing system responsive to the regulations of the BFP
and recent advancement in information and communications
technology; and
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K. Such other government agencies, instrumentalities and

subdivisions and non-government institutions, with respect to
future concerns as may be deemed necessary by the BFP in
furtherance of the enforcement of RA 9514 and its RIRR.
RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
Chapter 1. Qualifications of Fire Safety Enforcers
Division 1. Minimum Requirements
Section 8.1.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

A. Uniformed Personnel
B. Non-Uniformed Personnel
C. Must have undergone and completed
prescribed training on fire safety enforcement
and other relevant fire safety training.
Section 8.1.1.2 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 8.1.1.3 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:
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.

SECTION/UNIT
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
A. Inspect any building, structure or facility and/or any

part thereof, hazardous operations, storage facilities and
transportation vehicles of hazardous materials to ensure
compliance with RA 9514 and its RIRR and other related
laws, regulations, standards and ordinances within the
area of responsibility;
Enforcers
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;
Enforcers
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
E. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files
and/or records.
Enforcers
Section 8.2.1.2 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/UNIT
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;
SECTION/UNIT
D. Recommend to the C/MFM the filing of

appropriate charges against the violator of RA 9514
and its RIRR;
E. 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
F. 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.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY
MEASURES
Division 1. General
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.
Division 2. Fire Safety Evaluation and Inspection
Building plan review, inspection during and after construction, and
business routine inspection shall be in accordance with the
Citizen’s Charter.
Section 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
A. The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessary evaluation

and review of the plans in accordance with the guidelines issued
by the Chief, BFP for this purpose, indicating whether or not such
plans conform to the fire safety and life safety requirements of RA
9514 and its RIRR. For this purpose, a Fire Safety Checklist shall be
used to facilitate the checking of building plan. The evaluated
plans and the corresponding Fire Safety Checklist shall then be
submitted to the Chief, FSES/U for review and recommendation
to the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
Section 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
B. The C/MFM having jurisdiction upon evaluation of the

recommendation will either issue FSEC or Notice of
Disapproval (NOD), as the case may be, and upon
payment by the owner/authorized representative of Fire
Code Construction Tax and other appropriate Fire Code
Fees.
C. No building plan shall be evaluated without the
submission of Fire Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) in
accordance with Division 3 of this Rule and the pertinent
documents required under the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
D. The procedure for securing FSEC shall be in
accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter
Section 9.0.2.2 INSPECTION DURING
CONSTRUCTION
During construction, renovation, modification or

alteration, the C/MFM having jurisdiction, on the basis
of issued FSEC, shall inspect the premises to
determine whether the plans, and specifications are
being followed and fire safety precautions are being
observed. He/ She shall cause the correction of any
defects/deficiencies noted, when necessary.
Section 9.0.2.3. INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION
A. After construction/renovation/modification or alteration

and prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy by
the Building Official, the C/MFM having jurisdiction shall
designate a Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) who shall inspect the
building, structure or facility. The FSI shall recommend in
his/her After Inspection Report (AIR) the issuance of
necessary Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) upon
determination that the required fire safety construction is in
place, and fire protective and/or warning systems are
properly installed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications.
CONSTRUCTION
B. The C, FSES/U shall review the findings of the FSI and

recommend to the C/MFM having jurisdiction the issuance of
FSIC for Occupancy or NOD. The C/MFM having jurisdiction
will either issue the FSIC or NOD, as the case may be, upon
payment of appropriate Fire Code Fees. However, if it
appears during inspection that the subject establishment is
already occupied or operating, a Notice to Comply (NTC)
shall be issued to the owner/administrator/ occupant and
the procedure under Rule 13 of this Code shall be observed.
CONSTRUCTION
C. Testing and commissioning of fire protective and warning

system of the building shall be conducted by the
installer/contractor during inspection to be witnessed by the
FSI. No FSIC for Occupancy shall be issued without
submission of Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning
Report (FSCCR) in accordance with Division 3 of this Rule
and other pertinent documents required under the BFP
D. The procedure for securing FSIC for Occupancy shall be in

accordance with the BFP Citizen’s Charter.
Section 9.0.2.4 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE/ ANNUAL
INSPECTION
A. Inspection for the purpose of Business/Mayor’s Permit

and other Permits or Licenses Application
B. Routine/Annual Fire Safety Inspection on Existing

Buildings, Structures and Facilities other than for
Business/Mayor’s Permit and other Permits or Licenses
Application
Division 3. Fire Safety Compliance Report (FSCR), Fire Safety
Compliance and Commissioning Report (FSCCR), and Fire Safety
Maintenance Report (FSMR)
Section 9.0.3.1 APPLICABILITY
A. All private and public buildings, facilities and structures to be

constructed, altered or modified, which by reason of their use, size
and height are required to install any or combination of the following:
1) wet standpipe system; 2) automatic fire suppression system; and 3)
automatic fire detection and alarm system
B. All existing private and public buildings, facilities or structures
covered by para “A” hereof, shall be required to submit Fire Safety
Maintenance Report (FSMR) annually to the C/MFM having jurisdiction
when securing FSIC for business permit, Certificate of Annual
Inspection for PEZA registered enterprises, DOH License to Operate
and other permits and licenses where FSIC is a prerequisite.
Section 9.0.3.2 FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT (FSCR)
A. One (1) set of FSCR shall be submitted to the C/MFM having

jurisdiction by the building owner duly signed by the
Engineer/Architect-of-Record and his/her Fire Safety Practitioner
duly accredited by the BFP. It shall contain a detailed design
analysis of all fire safety features to be installed in the proposed
building together with three (3) sets of plans and specifications.
The FSCR is a prerequisite in granting FSEC.
B. The Engineer/Architect-of-Record and Fire Safety Practitioner

shall ensure and certify that the design, criteria and specifications
of all fire safety features are appropriate to the proposed project
and compliant with the provisions of RA 9514 and its RIRR and
other applicable laws.
Section 9.0.3.2 FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT
(FSCR)
C, The FSCR shall contain among others the following:
1. Short Project Description

2. Statement of the Codes and Standards used in the
design
3. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues
Section 9.0.3.3 FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND
COMMISSIONING REPORT (FSCCR)
A. Prior to the beneficial occupancy of the newly constructed,

altered, or modified buildings, one (1) set of FSCCR together with
Certificate of Completion of Construction duly signed by the
Contractor/Construction Manager and his/her Fire Safety
Practitioner shall be submitted to the C/MFM having jurisdiction
by the building owner. The FSCCR shall contain a certification
that the plans and specifications prescribed in the FSCR for
Building Permit was duly implemented. For modifications made, a
detailed compilation of plans, specifications 27 and design
analysis of the implemented changes shall be reflected in the “as-
built” plans. The FSCCR is a prerequisite for granting of FSIC for
Occupancy
B. The contractor, construction manager or person in charge

of the construction and his/her fire safety practitioner shall
certify that all fire protection and life safety features
indicated in FSCR for Building Permit, including amendments
thereto which must be approved by concerned authorities,
have been properly installed and implemented. They shall also
certify that the building complies with the fire safety
requirements of RA 9514 and its RIRR.
C. The FSCCR shall contain among others the following;

1. Short Description of the Project
2. Statement and Description of the Changes made in the
design, plans, and specifications
3. Standards used for Authorized Changes
4. Certification that fire safety features included in FSCR for
Building Permit have been implemented, including
approved amendments thereto and that the completed
building complies with RA 9514 and its RIRR.
5. Testing and Commissioning Certificated for all systems
6. Close-out documents (shall be signed by Installing
Contractor Professional Engineer or Architect)
Section 9.0.3.4 FIRE SAFETY MAINTENANCE REPORT
(FSMR)
A. The building owner shall submit to the C/MFM having

jurisdiction, one (1) set of FSMR duly signed by the Building
Administrator and his/her Fire Safety Practitioner during the
regular annual fire safety inspection.
B. The building owner or his/her authorized representative,

registered business owner (tenant) or his/her authorized
representative, or their building administrator and his/her fire
safety practitioner shall certify that all fire safety issues are
addressed and that all required fire safety systems are
installed and maintained as prescribed in RA 9514 and its RIRR
and other applicable laws.
Section 9.0.3.4 FIRE SAFETY MAINTENANCE REPORT
(FSMR)
C. The FSMR shall contain among others the following:

1. Short Description of Building or Facilities
2. Statement of Testing and Maintenance Standards Used
3. Discussions of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues
Section 9.0.3.5 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 9.0.4.1 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);

B. Office of The Building Official (OBO);
C. PhilHealth Accreditation for Hospitals;
D. Department of Health (DOH);
E. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other similar
entities; and
Section 9.0.4.2 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
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. Likewise, installation clearance
shall be required for the installation of fire safety and warning systems
and building services equipment.
All issued FSC, except installation clearance, to business establishments

shall be renewed before the issuance of FSIC for Business Permit.
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
Division 2. General Requirements
Division 3. Classification of Occupancy
A. Assembly C. Day Care
B. Educational D. Health care

Division 4. Hazard of Buildings
Section 10.2.4.1 GENERAL

Section 10.2.4.2 CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARD
CONTENTS
A. Low hazard
B. Moderate Hazard
C. High Hazard
Division 5. Means of Egress

Section 10.2.5.1 APPLICATION
Section 10.2.5.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Permissible Exit Components
B. Protective Enclosure of Exit
C. Occupant Load
D. Measurement of Means of Egress
E. Minimum Width
F. Number of Means of Egress
G. Arrangement of Exit
H. Dead-End Limits
I. Measurement of Travel Distance to Exits
J. Access to Exits
K. Exterior Ways of Exit Access M. Headroom
L. Discharge from Exits N. Changes in Elevation
O. Interior Finish in Exits
Section 10.2.5.3 DOORS
A. Application
B. Swing and Force to Open
C. Locks, Latches, Alarm Devices
D. Egress Capacity Width
E. Width and Floor Level
F. Panic Hardware
G. Self-Closing Devices
H. Maintenance
I. Power Operated Doors
J. Screen and Storm Doors
K. Revolving Doors
L. Turnstiles
M. Doors in Folding Partitions
N. Horizontal Sliding Doors
Section 10.2.5.4 STAIRS
A. General
B. Dimensional Criteria
C. Curved Stairs
D. Spiral Stairs
E. Winders
F. Enclosure
G. Stair Details
H. Guards and handrails
I. Smoke-proof Enclosures
J. Monumental Stairs
Section 10.2.5.5 OUTSIDE STAIRS
A. General
B. Enclosures
Section 10.2.5.6 HORIZONTAL EXITS

A. Application
B. Egress from Area of Refuge
C. Bridges and Balconies
D. Openings through Walls for Horizontal Exits
E. Omission of Fire Partition on Certain Floors
Section 10.2.5.7 RAMPS
A. Application
B. Dimensional Criteria
C. Protective Enclosure
D. Other Details
E. Special Provisions for Outside Ramps
Section 10.2.5.8 EXIT PASSAGEWAYS

A. Application
B. Protective Enclosure and Arrangement
C. Width
D. Floor
Section 10.2.5.9 ESCALATORS AND MOVING
WALKS
Escalators and moving walks shall not constitute as part
of the required means of egress, unless they are
previously approved existing escalators and moving
walks.
Section 10.2.5.10 FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS, LADDERS,

AND SLIDE ESCAPES
A. Fire Escape Stairs
B. Fire Escape Ladders
C. Slide Escape
Section 10.2.5.11 ILLUMINATION OF MEANS OF
EGRESS
A. General
B. Sources of Illumination
C. Emergency Lighting
Section 10.2.5.12 EXIT MARKING

A. Signs
B. Illumination of Signs
C. Size of Signs
Section 10.2.5.13 EMERGENCY EVACUATION
PLAN
A. An emergency evacuation plan shall be posted on
strategic and conspicuous locations in the building.
B. This shall be drawn with a photo-luminescent

background to be readable in case of power failure.
C. It shall conform with the standard design format

provided in this RIRR with the minimum dimension
Division 6. Features of Fire Protection
Section 10.2.6.1 CONSTRUCTION AND

COMPARTMENTATION
Section 10.2.6.2 FIRE DOORS
Section 10.2.6.3 SMOKE PARTITIONS
Section 10.2.6.4 INTERIOR FINISH
Section 10.2.6.5 PROTECTION OF VERTICAL
OPENING AND COMBUSTIBLE CONCEALED SPACES
A. General
B. Special Provisions for Escalator Openings
C. Sprinkler Vent Method
D. Spray Nozzle Methods
E. Partial Enclosure Method
F. Fire Stopping
G. Atriums
Section 10.2.6.6 FIRE DETECTION, ALARM, AND
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
A. General
B. Signal Initiation
C. Smoke Alarms
D. Occupant Notification
E. Emergency Forces Notification
F. Emergency Control
G. Location of Controls
H. Annunciation
Section 10.2.6.7 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND
OTHER EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT
A. General
B. Supervision
C. Other Automatic Extinguishing System
D. Manual Extinguishing Equipment
Section 10.2.6.8 STANDPIPES

A. The design, installation and maintenance of standpipe
systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for
the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose
Systems.
B. Wet Standpipes
Section 10.2.6.9 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall designate the
type and number of fire extinguishers to be installed
and maintained in all buildings, structures and
facilities, in accordance with this Section.
B. All buildings, structures and facilities shall be

installed with portable fire extinguishers that are
designed, installed and maintained in accordance with
this Section. Fire extinguishers shall be installed even if
the property is equipped with automatic sprinklers,
standpipe and hose, or other fixed fire protection
equipment.
C. Classification of Hazards
1. Low Hazard
2. Moderate Hazard
3. High Hazard
D. Classification, Ratings, and Performance of Fire

Extinguishers
1. Portable fire extinguishers are classified for use
on certain classes of fires and rated for relative
extinguishing effectiveness as determined by the
Bureau of Product Standard, Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI).
D. Classification, Ratings, and Performance of Fire

Extinguishers
2. The classification is as follows:
a. Class A: fires involving ordinary combustible
solid materials
b. Class B: fires involving flammable and
combustible liquid and gas
c. Class C: fires involving energized electrical
equipment
d. Class D: fires involving combustible metal
fires
E. Fire Extinguisher General Requirements

F. Selection of Fire Extinguishers
G. Distribution of Fire Extinguishers
Section 10.2.6.10 SEGREGATION AND PROTECTION

OF HAZARDS
A. Any process, operation or storage having a degree of
hazard greater than that normal to the general occupancy
of the building or structure under consideration shall be
enclosed with construction having at least a four-hour (4-
hr) fire resistance rating or shall be provided with
automatic fire protection or both.
Section 10.2.6.10 SEGREGATION AND PROTECTION
OF HAZARDS
B. All construction enclosing hazardous operation or

storage shall have not less than two-hour (2-hr) fire
resistance, and all openings between the balance of the
building and rooms or enclosures for hazardous operations
or processes shall be protected with self-closing or
automatic fire doors.
C. Where hazardous processes or storage area of such a

character as to involve an explosion hazard, explosion
venting to outside the building shall be provided by thin
glass or other approved vents.
Section 10.2.6.10 SEGREGATION AND PROTECTION OF
HAZARDS
D. Where automatic protection is required, such protection

shall be by automatic sprinklers in accordance with Section
10.2.6.7 of this RIRR or other approved extinguishing system
appropriate to extinguish fires in hazardous materials stored
or handled.
Division 7. Building Services Equipment
Section 10.2.7.1 UTILITIES

A. Equipment using gas and related gas piping shall be in
accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, or NFPA
58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as the case may be.
Section 10.2.7.1 UTILITIES
B. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be in accordance

with the latest edition of PEC.
C. Cooking equipment shall be protected by automatic

kitchen hood fire suppression system in accordance with NFPA
96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations and NFPA 17A, Standard for
Wet Chemicals Extinguishing System
D. Electronics and telecommunications equipment and

installation shall be in accordance with the Philippine
Electronics Code or NFPA 76, Standard for the Fire Protection
of Telecommunications Facilities.
Section 10.2.7.2 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR-
CONDITIONING
A. The design and installation of air conditioning, ventilating,

heating, cooking, incinerating, or other building services
equipment shall be installed in accordance with the latest
edition of PMEC.
B. Where ducting of air conditioning and ventilating system

passes through from one room to another room or from one
fire barrier to another fire barrier, it shall be provided with
automatic fire dampers.
Section 10.2.7.3 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Section 10.2.7.4 RUBBISH CHUTES, LAUNDRY CHUTES,
AND FLUE-FED INCINERATORS
Section 10.2.7.5 ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
Section 10.2.7.6 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCES
Division 8. Places of Assembly
Section 10.2.8.1 OCCUPANT LOAD

The occupant load permitted in any assembly building,
structure, or portion thereof shall be determined by dividing
the net floor area or space assigned to that use by the square
meter per occupant.
Section 10.2.8.2 EXIT DETAILS
A. Capacity of Exits
B. Minimum Number of Exit
C. Location of Exits
D. Minimum Corridor Width
E. Travel Distance to Exits
F. Types of Exits
G. Panic Hardware
H. Seating, Aisles and Railings
I. Lighting and Signs
J. Exits Common to Other Occupancies
Section 10.2.8.3 STAGE AND ENCLOSED PLATFORM

Section 10.2.8.5 DECORATIVE MATERIAL
Section 10.2.8.6 PYROXYLIN COATED FABRIC
Section 10.2.8.8 PROTECTION
A. Protection of Vertical Opening
B. Interior Finish
C. Protection from Hazards
D. Fire Detection and Alarm System
E. Extinguishing Requirement
F. Smoke Management
Section 10.2.8.9 BUILDING SERVICES EQUIPMENT

A. Elevators
B. Air Conditioning
C. Special Provisions for Food Service Establishments
Section 10.2.8.10 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
AND OCCUPANT LOAD CAPACITY
Section 10.2.8.11 OVERCROWDING
Section 10.2.8.12 STANDBY BFP PERSONNEL
Section 10.2.8.13 OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY
Section 10.2.8.14 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE AND
WINDOWLESS BUILDINGS
Section 10.2.8.15 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
EXHIBITION HALLS
Section 10.2.8.16 EXISTING PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
A. Capacity Limitations
B. Interior Finish
Section 10.2.8.17 PROJECTION ROOMS FOR SAFETY
FILM
Section 10.2.8.18 OPEN FLAME
Division 9. Educational Occupancies
Section 10.2.9.1 OCCUPANCY AND OCCUPANT LOAD

A. Classification of Educational Occupancies
B. Occupant Load
A. Capacity of Exits
B. Minimum Number of Exits
C. Travel Distance to Exits G. Types of Exits
D. Access to Exits H. Additional Exit Details
E. Exterior Corridors or Balconies I. Dead-End Corridors
F. Exit Arrangement
Section 10.2.9.3 LIGHTING AND SIGNS
Section 10.2.9.4 WINDOWS FOR RESCUE AND
VENTILATION
A. Vertical Opening
B. Interior Corridors
C. Interior Finish
D. Fire Alarm System
E. Automatic Fire Suppression System
F. Hazardous Areas
G. Cooking Equipment
A. Elevators
B. Air Conditioning
C. Electrical Wiring and Equipment
Section 10.2.9.7 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR FLEXIBLE
PLAN AND OPEN-PLAN BUILDINGS
Section 10.2.9.8 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PRE-
SCHOOLS
Section 10.2.9.9 UNDERGROUND AND WINDOWLESS
EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
Section 10.2.9.10 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
COMBINED OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.9.11 EXISTING EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
Division 10. Day Care Occupancies
Section 10.2.10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 10.2.10.2 OCCUPANT LOAD
Section 10.2.10.4 WINDOWS FOR RESCUE
Section 10.2.10.5 MANDATORY RAMP REQUIREMENT
Section 10.2.10.7 CORRIDORS
Section 10.2.10.9 DAY CARE HOMES
Division 11. Health Care Occupancies

Division 12. Residential Board and Care

Section 10.2.12.2 SMALL FACILITIES
Section 10.2.12.3 LARGE FACILITIES
Division 13. Detention and Correctional Occupancies

Division 14. Residential Occupancies
Section 10.2.14.1 CLASSIFICATION

Section 10.2.14.2 REQUIREMENTS
Section 10.2.14.3 HOTELS AND DORMITORIES
Section 10.2.14.4 APARTMENT BUILDINGS
Section 10.2.14.5 LODGING OR ROOMING HOUSES
Section 10.2.14.6 SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Division 15. Mercantile Occupancies

Section 10.2.15.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Division 16. Business Occupancies

Section 10.2.16.5 COMBINED BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE
OCCUPANCY
Division 17. Industrial Occupancies
Section 10.2.17.1 REQUIREMENTS

Division 18. Storage Occupancies

Section 10.2.18.3 SPECIAL PROVISION FOR PARKING
STRUCTURES
Section 10.2.18.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR AIRCRAFT
HANGARS
Section 10.2.18.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GRAIN
HANDLING, PROCESSING, MILLING, OR OTHER BULK
STORAGE FACILITIES
Division 19. Special Structures
Section 10.2.19.1 AERODOME FACILITIES

Section 10.2.19.2 FIXED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT AND
PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEMS
Section 10.2.19.3 HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES ,AND HISTORIC CENTERS/HERITAGE ZONES
Section 10.2.19.4 WIND TURBINE ENERGY GENERATING
FACILITIES
Section 10.2.19.5 IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE AND VESSELS
Section 10.2.19.6 MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION
PRODUCTION, STUDIO SOUNDSTAGES AND APPROVED
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Section 10.2.19.7 OFF-SHORE ENERGY FACILITIES
Section 10.2.19.8 PIERS AND WATER-SURROUNDED
STRUCTURE
Division 19. Special Structures
Section 10.2.19.9 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM

Section 10.2.19.10 TOWERS
Section 10.2.19.11 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES AND
WINDOWLESS BUILDINGS
Division 20. High Rise Buildings
Section 10.2.20.1 SCOPE

Section 10.2.20.2 FIRE COMMAND CENTER
Section 10.2.20.3 SMOKE CONTROL
Section 10.2.20.4 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PROTECTION
Section 10.2.20.5 STAIRWELLS
Section 10.2.20.6 FIRST-AID FIRE PROTECTION
Section 10.2.20.7 APPLICABILITY OF ALL OTHER PROVISIONS
OF THIS CODE
Division 21. Operating Features
Section 10.2.21.1 GENERAL

Section 10.2.21.2 PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
Section 10.2.21.3 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.21.4 DAY CARE OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.21.5 HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.21.6 RESIDENTIAL BOARD AND CARE
OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.21.7 RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.21.8 MERCANTILE, BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRIAL
OCCUPANCIES
Section 10.2.21.9 SPECIAL STRUCTURES
Chapter 3. Fire Safety for Hazardous Materials
Division 1. Scope
Section 10.3.1.1 APPLICABILITY
Division 2. Fire Safety Clearance
A Fire Safety Clearance (FSC) for the installation and conveyance of

all hazardous materials shall be issued by the BFP as prerequisite for
the issuance of appropriate permits and licenses from the local and
other government agencies concerned.
Division 3. Classification of Materials, Wastes, and Hazard of

Contents
Section 10.3.3.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION

Division 3. Classification of Materials, Wastes, and Hazard of
Contents
Section 10.3.3.2 CLASSIFICATION OF HIGH-HAZARD

CONTENTS
Section 10.3.3.3 MIXTURES
Section 10.3.3.4 MULTIPLE HAZARDS
Section 10.3.3.5 CLASSIFICATION OF WASTE
Division 4. Permissible Storage and Use Locations
Section 10.3.4.1 CONTROL AREA

Section 10.3.4.2 QUANTITY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Section 10.3.4.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONTROL AREAS
Section 10.3.4.4 PROTECTION LEVELS
Section 10.3.4.5 OUTDOOR CONTROL AREAS
Division 5. General Requirements
Division 6. Specific Requirements
Division 7. Material Specific Requirements
SECTION 10.3.7.1 CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTIC (PYROXYLIN)

SECTION 10.3.7.2 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS
SECTION 10.3.7.3 MATCHES
SECTION 10.3.7.4 MAGNESIUM
SECTION 10.3.7.5 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.3.7.6 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
SECTION 10.3.7.7 MEDICAL AND RELATED COMPRESSED GASES
SECTION 10.3.7.8 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES (LPG)
SECTION 10.3.7.9 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AS VEHICLE
FUEL
SECTION 10.3.7.10 LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
Division 8. Other Hazardous Materials and Chemicals
SECTION 10.3.8.1 SCOPE

SECTION 10.3.8.2 OXIDIZING MATERIALS
SECTION 10.3.8.3 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
SECTION 10.3.8.4 POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE CHEMICALS
SECTION 10.3.8.5 ORGANIC PEROXIDES
SECTION 10.3.8.6 NITROMETHANE
SECTION 10.3.8.7 AMMONIUM NITRATE
SECTION 10.3.8.8 HIGHLY TOXIC MATERIALS
SECTION 10.3.8.9 POISONOUS GASES
SECTION 10.3.8.10 CORROSIVE LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.3.8.11 STORAGE CABINETS FOR HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
SECTION 10.3.8.12 DESIGNATION OF CARGO
SECTION 10.3.8.13 HAZARDOUS INSULATOR/CUSHIONING
MATERIALS
CHAPTER 4. FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS
DIVISION 1. SCOPE
DIVISION 2. AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS
SECTION 10.4.2.1 APPLICATION

SECTION 10.4.2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10.4.2.3 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE
SECTION 10.4.2.4 TIRE STORAGE
SECTION 10.4.2.5 BURNING OPERATIONS
SECTION 10.4.2.6 MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
SECTION 10.4.2.7 HOUSEKEEPING
DIVISION 3. BOWLING ALLEYS RESURFACING AND REFINISHING
SECTION 10.4.3.1 GENERAL

SECTION 10.4.3.2 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
SECTION 10.4.3.3 CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 10.4.3.4 OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.3.5 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE
DIVISION 4. DUST PRODUCING MACHINES
SECTION 10.4.4.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

DIVISION 5. EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION AND BLASTING AGENTS
SECTION 10.4.5.2 SECURITY AND SAFETY OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
SECTION 10.4.5.3 MANUFACTURING, USE AND HANDLING
SECTION 10.4.5.4 TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION 6. FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS
SECTION 10.4.6.2 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC) REQUIRED
SECTION 10.4.6.3 MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
SECTION 10.4.6.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURE OF FIREWORKS AND
PYTROTECHNICS
SECTION 10.4.6.5 STORAGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS AT MANUFACTURING AND
DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
SECTION 10.4.6.6 RETAIL AND SELLING OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS
SECTION 10.4.6.7 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF FIRE WORKS
SECTION 10.4.6.8 DISPLAY CENTER AND SITE SELECTION
SECTION 10.4.6.9 FLOATING VESSELS AND FLOATING PLATFORMS
SECTION 10.4.6.10 USE OF PYROTECHNICS BEFORE A PROXIMATE AUDIENCE
SECTION 10.4.6.11 TYPES OF FIRECRACKERS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES ALLOWED
SECTION 10.4.6.12 PROHIBITED TYPES OF FIRECRACKERS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES
SECTION 10.4.6.13 CLEARANCE FOR FIREWORKS EXHIBITION
SECTION 10.4.6.14 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREWORKS EXHIBITION
SECTION 10.4.6.15 DISPOSAL OF UNFIRED FIREWORKS
DIVISION 7. SPRAYING, DIPPING, COATING USING FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.4.7.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

SECTION 10.4.7.2 DIPPING, COATING, AND PRINTING USING FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.4.7.3 LOCATION OF DIPPING, COATING AND PRINTING
PROCESSES
SECTION 10.4.7.4 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF DIPPING, COATING, AND
PRINTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 10.4.7.5 VENTILATION
SECTION 10.4.7.6 STORAGE, HANDLING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FLAMMABLE
AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.4.7.7 PROTECTION
SECTION 10.4.7.8 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
SECTION 10.4.7.9 SOLVENT DISTILLATION UNITS (SOLVENT RECYCLERS)
SECTION 10.4.7.10 ELECTROSTATIC DETEARING APPARATUS
SECTION 10.4.7.11 SPRAYING USING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
DIVISION 8. RIPENING PROCESSES
SECTION 10.4.8.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC)

REQUIRED
DIVISION 9. FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
SECTION 10.4.9.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE (FSC)

SECTION 10.4.9.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION
SECTION 10.4.9.3 WATCH PERSONNEL
SECTION 10.4.9.4 SEALING OF BUILDING
SECTION 10.4.9.5 WARNING SIGNS
SECTION 10.4.9.6 VENTING AND CLEANUP
SECTION 10.4.9.7 THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING LIQUIDS
SECTION 10.4.9.8 RESTRICTED FUMIGANTS
DIVISION 10. REPAIR GARAGES

DIVISION 11. LUMBER YARDS, WOOD PROCESSING AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES

DIVISION 12. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION

SECTION 10.4.12.2 SAFETY FEATURES
SECTION 10.4.12.3 OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING
DIVISION 13. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION

DIVISION 14. OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 10.4.14.2 BASIC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SECTION 10.4.14.3 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
SECTION 10.4.14.4 VENTING OF COMBUSTION (FLUE) GASES
SECTION 10.4.14.5 INSTALLATION OF OIL BURNERS AND OIL-BURNING
APPLIANCES
DIVISION 15. MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
SECTION 10.4.15.1 APPLICABILITY

SECTION 10.4.15.2 LOCATION OF PLANTS AND BUILDINGS
SECTION 10.4.15.3 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 10.4.15.4 PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS
SECTION 10.4.15.5 MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING
SECTION 10.4.15.6 SPECIAL HAZARDS
SECTION 10.4.15.7 CONTROL OF IGNITION SOURCES
SECTION 10.4.15.8 MANAGEMENT OF FIRE HAZARDS
SECTION 10.4.15.9 FIRE PROTECTION
SECTION 10.4.15.10 TRAINING AND EMERGENCY PLANNING
SECTION 10.4.15.11 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
DIVISION 16. INDUSTRIAL OVENS AND FURNACES

SECTION 10.4.16.2 LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 10.4.16.3 COMMISSIONING, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
INSPECTION AND TESTING
DIVISION 17. WELDING, CUTTING, AND OTHER HOT WORK OPERATIONS

SECTION 10.4.17.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND
OTHER HOT WORKS
SECTION 10.4.17.3 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 10.4.17.4 PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
DIVISION 18. SAFEGUARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION OPERATIONS
SECTION 10.4.18.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 10.4.18.2 PROCESSES AND HAZARDS
SECTION 10.4.18.4 SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION
OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 5. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY MEASURES
DIVISION 1. WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

SECTION 10.5.1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
SECTION 10.5.1.3 HAZARD EVALUATION
SECTION 10.5.1.4 PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROL
SECTION 10.5.1.5 VENTILATION
SECTION 10.5.1.6 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 10.5.1.7 EDUCATION
DIVISION 2. SMOKING
SECTION 10.5.2.1 DESIGNATED AND PROHIBITED SMOKING AREAS

SECTION 10.5.2.2 NO SMOKING SIGNAGES
DIVISION 3. MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION 10.5.3.2 MANUFACTURE AND SALE
SECTION 10.5.3.3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
SECTION 10.5.3.4 PROHIBITED TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS
SECTION 10.5.3.5 PROHIBITED ACTS
DIVISION 4. OPEN BURNING
SECTION 10.5.4.1 WHEN ALLOWED

SECTION 10.5.4.2 EXCEPTIONS
SECTION 10.5.4.3 PROHIBITION ON OPEN BURNING
SECTION 10.5.4.5 PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING FIRE SAFETY
CLEARANCE
SECTION 10.5.4.6 RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR OUTDOOR BURNING
DIVISION 5. INCINERATOR
DIVISION 6. USE OF EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, DEVICES AND VACANT

BUILDINGS
SECTION 10.5.6.1 TOY BALLOONS

SECTION 10.5.6.2 TRACER BULLETS AND SIMILAR DEVICES
SECTION 10.5.6.3 ASPHALT KETTLES
SECTION 10.5.6.4 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER DEVICES
SECTION 10.5.6.5 TRAPDOORS TO BE CLOSED
SECTION 10.5.6.6 SHAFTWAYS TO BE MARKED
SECTION 10.5.6.7 USE OF TORCHES OR FLAME-PRODUCING DEVICES FOR
REMOVING PAINT
SECTION 10.5.6.8 HAZARDOUS WARNING LIGHTS
SECTION 10.5.6.9 OPEN FLAME DEVICES IN PORTS/WHARVES
SECTION 10.5.6.10 VACATING PREMISES
SECTION 10.5.6.11 VACANT BUILDINGS
DIVISION 7. URBAN AND RURAL PRE-FIRE PLANNING
SECTION 10.5.7.1 HYDRANT

SECTION 10.5.7.2 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS ROADS
SECTION 10.5.7.3 DESIGNATION OF FIRE LANE
RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS
Section 11.0.0.1 PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMISSIONS
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 firefighting vehicles and equipment;
C. Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of

the Fire Service, or of duly organized and authorized fire
brigades;
D. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire

hydrants;
E. Overcrowding or admission of persons beyond the

authorized capacity in movie houses, theaters, coliseums,
auditoriums or other public assembly buildings, except in other
assembly areas on the ground floor with open sides or open
doors sufficient to provide safe exits;
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 of 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;
L. 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.
RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.1 SOURCES OF INCOME
A. Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates, permits and

licenses as provided for in Section 7 of RA 9514;
B. (0.10%) of the verified estimated value of buildings or structures to be

erected, from the owner thereof, but not to exceed (PhP 50,000.00) pesos,
at least (50%) to be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit, and
the balance, after final inspection and prior to the issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy.
C. (0.01%) 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;
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.1 SOURCES OF INCOME
D. (2%) of all premiums, excluding re-insurance 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;
E. (2%) of gross sales of companies, persons or agents selling firefighting

equipment, appliances or devices, including hazard detection and warning
systems;
F. (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.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.2 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 12.0.0.1 (B) of this
RIRR.
2. Fire Code Realty Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (C) of this RIRR.
3. Fire Code Premium Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (D) of this RIRR.
4. Fire Code Sales Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (E) of this RIRR.
5. Fire Code Proceeds Tax. Tax prescribed in Section 12.0.0.1 (F) of this RIRR.
6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee. Fee charged for the conduct of Fire Safety
Inspection equivalent to (15%) of all fees charged by the Local Government
Unit or Philippine Economic Zone Authority, but in no case shall be lower
than Five Hundred Pesos.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.2 FIRE CODE REVENUES
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).
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.3 ASSESSMENT
A. The assessment of Fire Code taxes, fees/charges and fines as revenue

is vested upon the BFP. However, the BFP may enter into agreement with the
LGUs allowing the latter to be deputized as assessors. The Chief, BFP shall
prescribe the procedural rules for such purpose, subject to the approval of
the Secretary, DILG.
B. The Chief, BFP or the Regional Director having jurisdiction shall designate
a Fire Code Fee Assessor in every City and Municipal BFP office upon
recommendation of C/MFM having jurisdiction.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.3 ASSESSMENT
D. The result of the assessment shall be the basis for issuance of Order of
Payment Slip (OPS) by the C/MFM having jurisdiction for purposes of
collection and deposit.
E. In cases where there is apparent misdeclaration of any of the sources of

income enumerated under Section 12.0.0.1 of this RIRR, nothing prohibits the
BFP from reviewing the submitted documents.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.4 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES
A. Fees
Storage Clearance Fee
Conveyance Clearance Fee
Installation Clearance Fee
Other Fees
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.5 MANNER OF COLLECTION
A. Direct deposit with Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB);
B. Collection by BFP or deputized collecting officers;
C. Electronic mode of payment;
D. Other options that the Chief, BFP may later prescribe, subject to the
existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.6 DESIGNATION OF COLLECTING OFFICER
The 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.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.7 UTILIZATION
A. BFP shall prepare an annual program subject to the approval of the DILG
Secretary.
B. The eighty percent (80%) of all revenues collected by the BFP shall be used for
its modernization as herein prescribed.
C. The BFP shall prepare progressive modernization plans for its capability
building and resource allocation at the national, regional, provincial and
city/municipal levels.
D. For this purpose, the BFP shall submit to the BPS a detailed set of product
standards that must be complied with in the procurement of firefighting and
investigation supplies and materials.
AND FINES
SECTION 12.0.0.8 MONITORING
A. Every Fire Marshal shall keep a secured permanent recording system for
efficient and effective accounting and monitoring of all collected taxes, Fire
Code fees, fines and other charges.
B. Detailed procedures in assessment, collection, monitoring/reporting

shall be embodied in a manual of procedures to be approved by the
Secretary, DILG.
RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
A. Fines - At the expiration of the period to comply the

deficiency/deficiencies, a reinspection shall be conducted to determine
compliance
B. Abatement - All fire hazards shall be abated immediately. Abatement is

any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard. Such acts are
specified in the Notice to Comply.
C. Closure - Closure of the building shall be resorted to by the BFP when the
offender fails to comply with the abatement order or when the deficiency
constitutes a clear and imminent danger to life and property.
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.2 FIXING OF FINES
A. Administrative fines shall be determined
B. Failure to Pay Fine – Failure on the part of the violator to pay the
administrative fine within the period fixed in the Notice shall constitute a
ground for the issuance of Closure Order for the building or the portion
thereof
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTION
Abatement, administrative fines, closure of the building, and assessment

and declaration for public nuisance shall be imposed by the C/MFM having
jurisdiction.
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES
A. When the Inspection Report submitted by the Fire Safety Inspector (FSI)
indicates violation of RA 9514 and its RIRR, the C/MFM having jurisdiction
shall immediately issue Notice to Comply within which compliance shall be
effected within the period provided for under Section 13.0.0.6 of this RIRR.
B. After the lapse of the prescribed period to comply, a re-inspection

shall be conducted.
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES
C. After the lapse of the prescribed period to comply provided for under
the Notice to Correct Violations, a re-inspection shall be conducted.
D. After the lapse of the prescribed period to comply provided for under
the Abatement Order, a re-inspection shall be conducted.
E. During re-inspection under para “B” and “C” of this Section, if initial
compliance is effected by the owner, the NTCV or Abatement Order may not
be issued.
F. In cases where the building owner/administrator refuses or disallows the
conduct of fire safety inspection, the FSI shall indicate in the AIR the fact
that he/she is not allowed to inspect and submit the same to the Chief,
FSES/U.
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE
A. Any building or structure assessed as a fire trap on account of the

gravity or palpability of the violation, or is causing clear and present
imminent danger to adjoining establishments and habitations shall be
declared as public nuisance by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONS
A. Immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours - Obstructing or blocking the exit

ways or access to building clearly marked for fire safety purposes
B. Within three (3) days -- Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building
components and yards, which obstruct the orderly and easy passage of firefighting
vehicles and equipment.
C. Within seven (7) days - Failure to provide the fire safety precautions.
D. Within ten (10) days - Failure to provide fire walls to separate adjoining building
E. Within fifteen (15) days - Failure to provide, install and maintain

ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS
A. Against Private Person

Administrative Penalties - The owner, administrator, occupant or other person
responsible for the condition of the building, structure, facilities and their premises
who violates any provision of RA 9514.
B. Against Public Officer

Administrative - Unjustified failure of the public officer/employee to conduct
inspection of buildings or structures at least once a year
ACTION
SECTION 13.0.0.8 CONDUCT OF HIGHWAY MONITORING
The BFP, in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Highway Patrol
Group (HPG) or, in their absence, the Local PNP, shall conduct highway monitoring to
ensure that the handling and transport of hazardous materials and chemicals is in
accordance with the provisions of RA 9514 and its RIRR.
SECTION 13.0.0.9 REMOVAL OF HAZARD
Where hazardous materials and chemicals found during the conduct of highway
monitoring, regular inspection or upon report of any concerned citizen pose an
imminent threat or danger to the residents of the building, adjoining property, or the
public in general, the BFP if found practicable, shall take immediate custody of the
same and turn it over to the concerned government agency.
RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 14.0.0.1 PROTEST
A. Any party aggrieved by the action(s) or findings of the C/MFM may challenge the
same by filing a VERIFIED PROTEST to the Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal or
District Fire Marshal, as the case may be, within five (5) days from receipt of a notice
or order.
B. Any request for reconsideration, request for extension of time to comply, and
such other matters pertaining to the issued notice or order shall be treated as a
protest, hence shall conform to the requirement as to form herein prescribed and pay
the corresponding protest fee.
C. No protest shall be given due course without the payment of a non-refundable
protest fee as indicated in the schedule of fees, the Official Receipt of which shall
be attached to the protest
D. The verified protest shall contain the name and address of the protestant
E. The protest must be supported by attaching therewith certified true copy of the
notice or order subject of the protest.
SECTION 14.0.0.1 PROTEST
F. The protest is verified by an affidavit that the affiant has read and understood
the contents thereof and that the allegations therein are true and correct of his
personal knowledge or based on authentic records.
G. In addition, the protestant shall likewise certify under oath that protestant has
not there to fore commenced any action or filed any claim involving the same issues
in any 351 court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency and to the best of his knowledge,
no such other action or claim is pending therein
H. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements shall be a ground for the
outright dismissal of the protest.
I. Upon receipt of the protest, the concerned District/Provincial Fire Marshal or
Regional Director may require the concerned fire marshal to forward all the
necessary records which shall include the Inspection Order (IO), After Inspection
Report (AIR) and such other documents that may aid the prompt disposition of the
case.
J. The protest shall be resolved within a period of fifteen (15) days from receipt of
the complete records of the case.
SECTION 14.0.0.2 APPEAL
A. Resolutions by the Provincial Fire Marshal, District Fire Marshal or the Regional
Director over a protest may be challenged by filing a verified appeal to the next
higher authority within five (5) days from the receipt of the decision or resolution
appealed from.
B. No appeal shall be given due course without the payment of a non-refundable
appeal fee as indicated in the schedule of fees, the Official Receipt of which shall
be attached to the appeal.
C. Upon receipt of the appeal, the appellate authority may require the lower unit
concerned to submit its comment on the appeal and the submission of the entire
records of the case.
D. The appeal shall be resolved within a period of thirty (30) days from receipt of
the complete records of the case, except when appeal is taken to the DILG.
SECTION 14.0.0.3 EFFECT OF FILING A PROTEST OR APPEAL
The filing of a protest or an appeal shall in no way stay the running of the period of
correction indicated in the Notice to Comply/Correct Violation or Abatement/Closure
Order, unless otherwise ordered by the higher authorities to where the protest or appeal
is filed.
SECTION14.0.0.4 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

A. Cooperation with BFP RA 9514 and its RIRR are designed to achieve fire safety in the
community.
B. Individual and Group Initiative All persons are encouraged to inspect their own
premises and to abate any fire hazard therein, as well as take the necessary fire safety
precautions.
SECTION 14.0.0.5 IMPLEMENTING DETAILS
The Chief, BFP shall have the authority to issue such further implementing details as
may be necessary to carry out the provisions of RA 9514 and its RIRR, with the approval
of the Secretary, DILG.
SECTION 14.0.0.6 ALTERNATIVE AND/OR REMEDIAL FIRE SAFETY
MEASURES
A. In cases of existing buildings which when forced to comply will compromise its
structural stability and/or integrity, the Chief, BFP may accept adequate alternative.
B. For this purpose, a Fire Safety Technical Committee shall be created to assist the
Chief, BFP in determining the adequacy of the said alternative measures.
C. The basis for the evaluation of the Fire Safety Technical Committee shall be in
accordance with the implementing guidelines approved by the Chief, BFP.
SECTION 14.0.0.7 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision of this RIRR is declared invalid & unconstitutional, the other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION 14.0.0.8 REPEALING AND AMENDING CLAUSE
All administrative orders, rules and regulations, memoranda, circulars and

other issuances inconsistent herewith or contrary to the provisions of these rules
and regulations are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
SECTION 14.0.0.9 EFFECTIVITY
These Implementing Rules and Regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days
after publication of the last installment in the Official Gazette or in a
newspaper of general circulation.
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THE FIRE CODE

JAMILE PELLOS PATRICIA PERENAL

ABBYGAILE COSTELO JOHARA PANGANIBAN

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

SECTION 2. It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote

Abatement - Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.

SECTION 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code. This

SECTION 7. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions

SECTION 9. Violations, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazards.

SECTION 10. Enforcement of the Lien. If the owner, administrator or

1. Against the private individual:

2. Against the public officer/employee

Administrative fine - The following acts or omissions shall - render the

(a) To support the manpower, infrastructure and equipment needs of the

SECTION 13-A. Assessment of Fire Code Taxes, Fees and Fines.

SECTION 13-C. Use of Income Generated from the Enforcement of

SECTION 13-D. Monitoring the Implementation of the Fire Code and

REGULATIONS (RIRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.

9514, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FIRE CODE OF

THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008

A. All persons, either natural or juridical;

B. All buildings, facilities or structures and their premises, erected or

C. Design and installation of mechanical, electronics and electrical

D. Manufacturing, storage, handling and/or use, and transportation of

F. Fire protective and warning equipment or systems;

G. All land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships or vessels docked

H. Petroleum industry installations.

Aerodrome. Any place where flight operations (takeoff, landing and

City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM). The duly designated head

Collecting Officer. An accountable officer responsible in the collection,

1. Support and assist fire volunteers, fire safety practitioners and

4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) who shall conduct

SECTION 5.0.1.2. SOURCES

SECTION 5.0.1.4. REMUNERATION

SECTION 6.0.2.2 COMPOSITION

K. Such other government agencies, instrumentalities and

Section 8.1.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

Section 8.1.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

Section 8.1.1.3 CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

Section 8.1.1.3 CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

C. In case there is no ranking uniformed personnel or

Section 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

A. Inspect any building, structure or facility and/or any

Section 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements,

Section 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

C. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies

Section 8.2.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

A. Review and evaluate building plans and specifications

A. Review and evaluate reports submitted by the Fire

D. Recommend to the C/MFM the filing of

In pursuit of competent fire safety enforcement and

A. Inspection of all buildings, structures, facilities and premises,

B. Fire safety inspection shall be conducted as a prerequisite to

C. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall review, evaluate and

Section 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

A. The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessary evaluation

B. The C/MFM having jurisdiction upon evaluation of the

During construction, renovation, modification or