share ko ang na research kong guidelines para sa building permit may plans din ako pagawa ng 2nd floor with roof deck. Mahal nga kung isispin natin bakit pa tayo magbabayad ng mahal sa government habang kailangan lang natin inspection sa house project na papagawa kung naka sunod sa building code of the philippines.
dapat may congressman or senator na i review itong batas gastos na ito kasi pabigat pahirap sa atin parang sobrang unfair ng batas sa atin.
Dealing with Construction Permits in Quezon City, Philippines
Requirements Summary:
Procedure Time to complete: Cost to complete:
1 Obtain certified true copy (CTC) of the land title from the Registry of Deeds (RD)
3 PHP 30
*2 Obtain lot plan with site map from the geodetic engineer
3 PHP 1,250
*3 Obtain Barangay clearance
2 PHP 300
4 Request the locational clearance from the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO)
1 (PHP 1.5 per square meter + PHP 200 verification fee + PHP 45 filing fee)
5 Receive inspection for the locational clearance from the CPDO
1 No cost (fees included in procedure 4)
6 Obtain the locational clearance from the CPDO
3 No cost (fees included in procedure 4)
7 Apply for the building permit at the Office of the Building Official (OBO)
1 No cost
8 Obtain fire safety evaluation and correction sheet on the building plans from the local fire marshal at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
7 (0.1% of the estimated value of the building)
9 Obtain the building permit from the OBO
11 (according to the National Building Code of the Philippines the cost of the building permit is PHP 23 per square meter. The computation here is based on PHP 30 per square meter to account for ancillary costs such as electrical, mechanical and p
10 Receive inspection from the BFP
1 No cost (fees included in procedure

11 Receive inspection from the OBO
1 No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
12 Request the fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC) from the BFP
1 10% of building permit fees
13 Receive inspection for the FSIC from the BFP
1 No cost (fees included in procedure 12)
14 Obtain the FSIC from the BFP
8 No cost (fees included in procedure 12)
15 Request the certificate of electrical inspection (CEI) from the OBO
1 No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
16 Receive inspection for the CEI from the OBO
1 No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
17 Obtain the CEI from the OBO
1 No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
18 Request the occupancy certificate from the OBO
1
19 Receive inspection for the occupancy certificate from the OBO
1 No cost (fees inlcuded in procedure 18)
20 Obtain occupancy certificate from the OBO
6 No cost (fees inlcuded in procedure 18)
21 Request connection for electricity from Meralco
1 No cost
22 Receive inspection for electricity from Meralco
1 No cost
23 Obtain connection for electricity from Meralco
88 No cost
*24 Request connection for water and sewage from Maynilad Water Services, Inc (Maynilad) or Manila Water Company, Inc (Manila Water)
1 PHP 6,411 (installation fee paid during application)
*25 Receive inspection for water and sewage connection from Maynilad or Manila Water
1 No cost
*26 Obtain water and sewage connection from Maynilad or Manila Water
30 No cost
*27 Obtain telephone connection from the telephone company
5 PHP 999 (installation fee and unit)
*28 Secure the tax declaration of improvement at the City Assessor's Office (CAO)
9 No cost
* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.
Requirement Details
Procedure 1.
Obtain certified true copy (CTC) of the land title from the Registry of Deeds (RD)
Time to complete:
3
Cost to complete:
PHP 30
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The company must obtain a CTC of the land title as proof of ownership of the land
Procedure 2.
Obtain lot plan with site map from the geodetic engineer
Time to complete:
3
Cost to complete:
PHP 1,250
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The company must obtain the lot plan with site map from a geodetic engineer to confirm the location of the land purported to be in the land title. A lot plan with site map is signed, sealed, and prepared after a meticulous geodetic survey, or at least after an analysis has been conducted of the lot technical description appearing on the title. The going rate is PHP 1,500 per geodetic lot plan with site map.
Procedure 3.
Obtain Barangay clearance
Time to complete:
2
Cost to complete:
PHP 300
Name of Agency:
Comment:
This clearance confirms that the intended land use is compliant with the Barangay's zoning ordinances. Barangay fees vary for each Barangay since they have the discretion to impose their own taxes, fees and charges.
Procedure 4.
Request the locational clearance from the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO)
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
(PHP 1.5 per square meter + PHP 200 verification fee + PHP 45 filing fee)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
This clearance confirms that the intended land use conforms to the local government's zoning ordinances, wherein a Barangay clearance is required. TThe cost is based on Quezon City Revenue Code of 1993 as amended in 2002.
Procedure 5.
Receive inspection for the locational clearance from the CPDO
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 4)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The CPDO conducts an inspection of the property before issuance of the locational clearance.
Procedure 6.
Obtain the locational clearance from the CPDO
Time to complete:
3
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 4)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The company goes to the CPDO to obtain the locational clearance.
Procedure 7.
Apply for the building permit at the Office of the Building Official (OBO)
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The company must obtain the building permit along with the electrical, sanitary, and mechanical permits, and have the design, plans, and technical specifications of the project approved to ensure they are compliant with the design codes, and safety laws and regulations. To obtain the building permit, the company gets the application forms and checklist from the Receiving Section at the OBO. The receiving personnel will check if all documents in the checklist are satisfied.
Procedure 8.
Obtain fire safety evaluation and correction sheet on the building plans from the local fire marshal at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
Time to complete:
7
Cost to complete:
(0.1% of the estimated value of the building)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
This approval is required to confirm that the plans and specifications conform to all the fire safety and control requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines. Upon presentation of the official receipts, the company submits all the documents and plans together with the endorsement letter from the Building Official to the local fire marshal to obtain approval from the latter with respect to fire safety and control requirements. As per National Building Code, the fire marshal shall give his/her recommendation within five working days from date of referral. Failure to act within said period shall mean that the plans and specifications conform to all the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines. While the company is getting approval from the local fire marshal , processing of application, checking plans and specifications by the technical staff of the OBO is ongoing.
Procedure 9.
Obtain the building permit from the OBO
Time to complete:
11
Cost to complete:
(according to the National Building Code of the Philippines the cost of the building permit is PHP 23 per square meter. The computation here is based on PHP 30 per square meter to account for ancillary costs such as electrical, mechanical and p
Name of Agency:
Comment:
After evaluating the plans, the Building Official will review/approve the assessment of corresponding fees and endorse it to the City Mayor for review and approval (this will take 3 days). The fees are paid at the City Treasurer's Office. Once the company has paid the building permit fees, it will present the official receipt to the Receiving/Releasing Section for recording and issuance of the permit.
Procedure 10.
Receive inspection from the BFP
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure

Name of Agency:
Comment:
During the construction , the BFP will conduct an inspection of the site at random, to determine whether the plans and fire safety precautions are being observed (section 1.202 of the Fire Code of the Philippines).
Procedure 11.
Receive inspection from the OBO
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
During the construction the OBO will conduct an inspection of the site at random, to determine whether the construction follows the approved building plans and design.
Procedure 12.
Request the fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC) from the BFP
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
10% of building permit fees
Procedure 13.
Receive inspection for the FSIC from the BFP
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 12)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 14.
Obtain the FSIC from the BFP
Time to complete:
8
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 12)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
After inspection, the company obtains the certificate from the BFP.
Procedure 15.
Request the certificate of electrical inspection (CEI) from the OBO
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The company visits the Electrical Division to request the certificate of electrical inspection and schedule for an inspection to certify that the as-built plans correspond to the actual completed construction works.
Procedure 16.
Receive inspection for the CEI from the OBO
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 17.
Obtain the CEI from the OBO
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees included in procedure 9)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 18.
Request the occupancy certificate from the OBO
Time to complete:
1
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The OBO inspects the site and certifies that the project as built conforms to the design, plans, and the actual cost of the project. The certificate of electrical inspection and the fire safety inspection certificate are required prior to application for the certificate of occupancy. The cost is based on the Amended Quezon City Revenue Code of 1993.
Procedure 19.
Receive inspection for the occupancy certificate from the OBO
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees inlcuded in procedure 18)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 20.
Obtain occupancy certificate from the OBO
Time to complete:
6
Cost to complete:
No cost (fees inlcuded in procedure 18)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 21.
Request connection for electricity from Meralco
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The electric company is Manila Electric Company (Meralco). The company visits Meralco to request the connection and submit the certificate of electrical inspection and electrical plans. Meralco conducts an inspection and in the following weeks the technical staff visit the site for the electricity connection.
Procedure 22.
Receive inspection for electricity from Meralco
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 23.
Obtain connection for electricity from Meralco
Time to complete:
88
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 24.
Request connection for water and sewage from Maynilad Water Services, Inc (Maynilad) or Manila Water Company, Inc (Manila Water)
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
PHP 6,411 (installation fee paid during application)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
There are two private water providers for Quezon City. Maynilad services the west zone and Manila Water services the east zone. The company visits the water company to request the connection and pays PHP 6,411 for Maynilad or PHP 6,635 for Manila Water. Inspection time takes two weeks and the connection is effected some days after the inspection. The case study assumes that the company will request water from Maynilad as this is the option favorable to the company.
Procedure 25.
Receive inspection for water and sewage connection from Maynilad or Manila Water
Time to complete:
1
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 26.
Obtain water and sewage connection from Maynilad or Manila Water
Time to complete:
30
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
Procedure 27.
Obtain telephone connection from the telephone company
Time to complete:
5
Cost to complete:
PHP 999 (installation fee and unit)
Name of Agency:
Comment:
There are three telephone companies providing landline services for Quezon City. The cost is PHP 1,500 for Philippine Long Distance Co. (PLDT), PHP 1,310 for Globelines, and PHP 999 for Bayantel. There is a lock-in period of 24, 12 and 12 months respectively for the regular phone line. The case study assumes that the company will request services from Bayantel as this is the option favorable to the company.
Procedure 28.
Secure the tax declaration of improvement at the City Assessor's Office (CAO)
Time to complete:
9
Cost to complete:
No cost
Name of Agency:
Comment:
The OBO furnishes to the CAO a copy of the building plan to notify them of the new building construction. The company will submit the certificate of occupancy and copy of land title to process the application. The tax declaration of improvement is released after an appraiser inspects the property within seven working days.