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About UsBy virtue of Department Order Number 110, Series of 1993 (DO 110, S.1993) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the function for the administration and enforcement of PD 1096, otherwise known as National Building Code (NBC) of the Philippines, was devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs). With this devolved function, the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) implements regulations and requirements for the construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy and demolition of buildings pursuant to Section 301 of PD 1906, as well as enforcement of related orders and decisions.

SECURING A BUILDING PERMITABOUT THE SERVICE

A BUILDING PERMIT is required prior to the construction, erection, alteration, major repair, or renovation or conversion of any building/structure owned by government of private entities.

The permit becomes null and void if work does not commence within one year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of 120 days.

The Office of the City Building Official regulates and/or issues the following:

Building Permit Occupancy Permit Electrical Permit Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) Mechanical Permit Sanitary / Plumbing Permit Miscellaneous/ Ancillary Permits (Fence, Demolition, Temporay

Service Connection, Excavation, & Ground Preparation, Sidewalk Construction , Scaffolding,)

Sign Permit (Billboard, Signboard, Temporary Business Signs) Cerificate of Annual Inspection Certificate of Exemption

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OFFICE OF THE CITY BUILDING OFFICIALENGINEERING ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTG/F Lucena City Hall bldg.Brgy. Kanlurang Mayao, Lucena City(042) 710-5866 / (042) 373-5947Department Head/OIC – Engr. Rhodencio L. Tolentino

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

General public, firm or corporations, agencies or instrumentalities of the government.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS

See BUILDING PERMIT checklist of requirements

FEES

Please refer to the revised National Building Code.

SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE

Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - NO NOON BREAK

PROCESSING TIME

2 To 3 days

BUILDING PERMITChecklist of Requirements

Five (5) Sets of Building plans - prepared, signed and sealeda. By a duly licensed Architect or Civil Engineer, in case of

Architectural and Structural plans;b. By a duly licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber, in case

of plumbing, sanitary installation plans;c. By a duly licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of

Electrical plans;d. By a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of

Mechanical plans;e. Duly accomplished Building permit application form signed &

sealed by Architect / Civil Engineer, in case of full time inspector & supervisor of construction works (Box 2 & Box 5) & Box 3 applicant and or authorize representative;

f. Duly accomplished Electrical permit application form signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer who designed electrical plan and a registered electrical practitioner for person-in-charge in case of Electrical permit;

g. Duly accomplished Sanitary permit application form signed and sealed by a Sanitary Engineer in case of Sanitary permit;

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h. Duly accomplished Mechanical permit application form signed and sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer in case of Mechanical permit;

i. Photocopy of PRC ID and PTR of the Architect / Engineers who signed & sealed the plans.

Three (3) sets Sketch/Lot Plan with Vicinity Map (signed & sealed by a licensed Geodetic Engineer)

Three (3) copies of Certified True Copy of Land Title(TCT), Three (3) copies of Tax Declaration Three (3) copies of Tax Receipt for the current year If property is not registered under the name of the applicant:

Submit Three (3) copies of the following:a. Duly Notarized Copy of Deed of Absolute Sale, or Lease Contract

or Contract to Sell orb. Association’s Board Resolutionc. Applicant’s Certificate of Membershipd. Authorization Lettere. Duly notarized copy of Special Power of Attorney (SPA)f. Secretary’s Certificateg. Duly notarized copy of Affidavit of Consent of the Lot Owner for

the construction of building/house or Authority to Construct (whichever is applicable)

Certificate of Zoning Compliance Barangay Clearance Fire Code Clearance DOLE Clearance (Construction Safety and Health Program) DPWH Clearance (if Project is along National Road) Five (5) copies of Bill of Materials & Cost Estimates (signed & sealed

by Architect/Civil Engineer) Five (5) copies of Technical Specifications (signed & sealed by

Architect/Civil Engineer) Five (5) copies of Structural Design Analysis /Structural Computation

(signed & sealed by Civil / Structural Engineers) Five (5) copies of Seismic Analysis (except for Residential Buildings

with Height less than 7.5 meters) (signed & sealed by Civil / Structural Engineers)

Boring and Plate Load Tests (for Structures THREE (3) Stories and above)

Two (2) copies of Certification regarding structural stability of existing foundation in case of addition

Previous approved plan or permit in case of addition, alteration, and renovation

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) Clearance Department Of Health (DOH) Clearance Air Traffic Clearance (ATO) National Telecommunication Company Clearance (NTC) Sanitary Treatment Plant (STP) w/ DOLE Clearance Standard Construction Signboard Construction Logbook

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE3

FOLLOW THESE STEPS IT WILL TAKE YOU

PLEASE APPROACH

1. Secure and accomplish Building Permit Application Forms

Secure and accomplish building permit application. Submit forms with the list of

requirements

5 minutes

Receiving Staff

Petula Buno

Engr. Leticia Emradora

2. Initial review of requirements

Present the plans and the required supporting documents to any member of

the Building Official Staff for initial verification of the requirements.

10 minutesReceiving Staff

Petula Buno


3. Line and Grade Verification

Technical staff in-charge conducts site inspection to establish and determine

setbacks and grades in relation to road lots, property lines, streets or highways whether

existing or proposed, including road widening and construction of various public utilities and other infrastructure projects.

30 minutes

Geodetic Engineer /

Building Site Inspectors

Engr. Cesar Gaela

William SangcapJewel Nivadura

Luigi LibiranMedardo

Letargo, Jr.Roderick Sares

Rex Suarez

4. Evaluation and Assessment

Evaluation and assessment done by:

Civil Engineer – Line and Grade, Structural Plans and related documents

Architect – architectural plans and related documents

Sanitary Engineer/Master Plumber – plumbing/sanitary plans and related

documents Professional Mechanical Engineer –

mechanical plans and related documents Professional Electrical Engineer –

electrical plans and related documents.

1 hr

Building Official Technical Staff

Engr. Cesar Gaela

Engr. Lydia Faller

Ar. Warren Quiambao


Engr. Estelito Ebreo

Engr. Romeo Maano,Jr.

2 days from receipt of

Building Official

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5. Inquiry on the Status of Application

Inquire about the results of evaluation and assessment after 2 days from submission of

requirements.

If there are no deficiencies, proceed to

step 9.

documents

Staff

Petula Buno


6. Returned Plans and Documents

Get the plans and documents that need correction. You will also be informed about

lacking documents, if any.30 minutes

Building Official Staff

Petula Buno


7. Submit Lacking Documents/Corrected Plans

Submit the lacking documents/corrected plans to any member of the Building Staff

for review.

Based on applicant’s

actions


Petula Buno


8. Review of Corrected Plans/Documents

The technical staff reviews the corrected plans and checks completeness of

documents.

30 minutes


Engr. Cesar Gaela

Engr. Lydia Faller

Ar. Warren Quiambao




9. Processing of Permits

Building Staff processes the plans and

2 days Building Official Staff

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pertinent documents and prepares the Order of Payment for final approval of the

Building Official.

Petula Buno


10. Endorsement to Building Official for Final Evaluation Issuance of Order

of Payment

If the documents are in order, the applicant receives an Order of Payment stating the

fees to be paid.

10 minutes

Building Official

Ar. Warren Quiambao,

Chief Processing & Evaluation

Division

Engr. Leonardo Salonga,

Assistant City Engineer

11. Payment of Fees

Proceed to the City Treasurer’s Office and pay the requisite fees.

You will be issued an Official Receipt

10 minutesCashier, City Treasurer’s

Office

12. Submit Official Receipt

Go back to the Office of the City Building Official and submit your Official Receipt.

10 minutes


William Cusi

13. Approval of Permit

City Building Official approves the permit.10 minutes

Building Official

Engr. Rhodencio Tolentino,OIC-City Engineer

14. Endorsement to Mayor’s Office for Final Release of Building Permit

Proceed to Mayor’s Office15 minutes


William Cusi

Luigi Libiran

15. Release of Building Permit

The Building Permit is issued after endorsement from the Office of the

15 minutes Releasing Staff

Mayor’s Office Staff

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Building Official.

APPLYING FOR AN OCCUPANCY PERMITABOUT THE SERVICE

An Occupancy Permit is required before any building/structure is used or occupied. It is usually secured after the completion of a structure. It is also required if there is any change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building, structure or any portion thereof.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certificate of Completion from the Building Official Certificate of Completion-Mechanical, Electrical and Sanitary/Plumbing Logbook of building construction and Building Inspection Sheet duly

accomplished by the contractor (if undertaken by contract) and signed and sealed by the Architect or Civil Engineer in charge of construction

Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection Final Fire Safety Inspection Report by the Bureau of Fire Protection

(BFP) Zoning Conformance issued by the Zoning Administrator As built plans (for any deviations from the approved plans)



FEE(S)




PROCESSING TIME

3 to 5 days

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

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PLEASE APPROACH

1. Secure and accomplish Certificate of Completion

Forms

Ask for completion forms from any member of the Building

Staff.

5 minutes

Receiving staff

Petula Buno


2. Submit accomplished forms together with the

requirements to the Receiving Staff.

5 minutes

3. Review/Evaluation

Technical staff reviews the forms and the construction

activity entries in the construction logbook. Upon

review, if found to be completed, Technical Staff will

schedule the conduction of final inspection

30 minutes


Engr. Ronan Muzares


4. Building Inspection

Building inspectors/members of technical staff conduct actual inspection of the completed

building/structure; and check if the same is in accordance with

the approved plans and specifications.

1 hour


Engr. Norberto Querubin

Ar. Judy David-Verayin

Engr. Ronan Muzares

Engr. Estelito Ramos, Jr.


Engr. Isaias Villaruel, Jr.



Ar. Judy David-

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5. Preparation of Inspection Report(

Building inspectors will give detailed inspection report

indicating lists of corrections & documents to be submitted

1-day

VerayinEngr. Ronan

MuzaresEngr. Estelito

Ramos, Jr.Engr. Estelito

EbreoEngr. Isaias Villaruel, Jr.

6. Perform Corrections/Submit

additional Documents

Make the necessary corrections/submit additional

documents listed in the inspection report.

Inform the building inspectors when these are completed.

Subject to client’s actions


Petula Buno


7. Processing of Permits

Building Staff processes the plans and pertinent documents

and prepares the Order of Payment for final approval of

the Building Official.

20 minutes


Petula Buno


8.Endorsement to Building Official for Final Evaluation

Issuance of Order of Payment

If the documents are in order, the applicant receives an Order of Payment stating the fees to

be paid.

1 hour

Building Official

Engr. Ronan Muzares,

Chief, Inspection & Enforcement

Engr. Leonardo Salonga

Asst. City Engineer

9.Payment of Fees

Proceed to the City Treasurer’s Office and pay the requisite

fees.


10 minutes

(subject to client’s action)

Cashier,

City Treasurer’s

Office

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10.Submit Official Receipt

Go back to the office of the Building Official and submit

your Official Receipt.

Submission of Certificate of Final Inspection from City

Zoning Office w/ Official Receipt

Submission of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) w/ Official Receipt

5 minutes

(subject to client’s action)


Petula Buno


William Cusi

11. Signatories for Permit

Building Official Technical Staff signs Certificate of Occupancy

1 hour



Ar. Judy David-Verayin

Engr. Ronan Muzares

Engr. Estelito Ramos, Jr.


Engr. Isaias Villaruel, Jr.Ar. Warren Quiambao

12. Approval of Permit

Building Official approves the Certificate of Occupancy 15 minutes

Building Official

Engr. Rhodencio Tolentino, OIC, City Engineer

13. Release of Permit

The Certificate of Occupancy is issued after approval of the City

Building Official5 minutes

Releasing Staff

William Cusi

SECURING OTHER BUILDING-RELATED PERMITSABOUT THE SERVICE

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Aside from a building permit, the Office of the City Building Official/City Engineer’s Office issues other permits that are required before the renovation, construction or demolition of any structure.

TYPES OF PERMITS AND REQUIREMENT(S)

APPLYING FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITElectrical Permit is a required document before putting up new or additional, or altering electrical installations involving at least 20 outlets or a capacity of 4 Kw.

REQUIREMENTS:

Electrical Permit Application Form signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer

Electrical Plans signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer Electrical Specifications signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates.

FOR NEW CONNECTION OR SEPARATION OF KWHR METER:

REQUIREMENTS:

Notarized consent of lot owner ( if the applicant is not the owner) Certification from Urban Poor Association Office (if considered for

Depressed Area Electrification Program) Certification from the Office of the City Mayor (if lot is government

property) Photocopy of any valid I.D. of the applicant) Electrical Plan/Sketch (signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical

Engineer) Location/Sketch Notarized Authorization Letter for representative of the applicant

FOR RECONNECTION / REMODEL OF SERVICE FACILITIES:

REQUIREMENTS:

Monthly Bill of Utility Company (Meralco) Photocopy of any valid I.D. of the applicant Electrical Plan/Sketch (signed & sealed by a Professional Electrical

Engineer) Location/Sketch Notarized Authorization Letter for representative of the applicant



PLEASE APPROACH

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1. Submit Electrical permit application and

required documents

Submit accomplished Electrical permit form and the required

documents for evaluation

5 minutes

Receiving Staff

Sherwin Digma

2. Inspection of the bldg. for feasibility of issuance of

Electrical permit

Building Inspector inspect the bldg. to assess if feasible for issuance of Electrical Permit

2 hoursBuilding

Inspectors

3. Assessment of Fees

Evaluator will assess the required payment for Electrical

Permit5 min.

Any of the Electrical Evaluator

(Dominic Ariles; Joselito Ginga;

Christian Lacerna)

4. Payment of Electrical Permit Fee

Proceed to City Treasurer’s Office for payment of Electrical

permit Fee

15 min.

Office of the City Treasurer

5. Claim approved Electrical Permit

Present the receipt to Electrical Division to claim approved

Electrical Permit5 min. Sherwin Digma

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APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION (CFEI)Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection or CFEI is required document for the operation of the electrical facilities of the building. It is also requirement to the power utility company (Meralco) for their energization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Approved Electrical Permit Duly accomplished CFEI form signed and sealed by a registered

electrical practitioner, person-in-charge of electrical works Notarized Authorization Letter for representative of the applicant



PLEASE APPROACH

1. Submit duly Certificate of Electrical Inspection form

Submit duly accomplished Certificate of Electrical

inspection form signed by the applicant & by registered

electrical practitioner, person-in-charge of electrical works

5 minutes

Receiving Staff

Sherwin Digma

2. Inspection

The Inspector inspect the applied building in scheduled date of the inspection (Comply all necessary corrections as per

advice of the inspector and proceed for another inspection

if corrections are made

2 hours

Any of the Electrical Evaluator

(Dominic Ariles; Joselito Ginga;

Christian Lacerna)

3. Claim approved Certificate of Final Electrical

Inspection Proceed to Electrical Division for claiming

5 min. Sherwin Digma

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of approved Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection

APPLYING FOR MECHANICAL PERMITThis is required before the installation of new or additional, removal or alteration of equipment and machinery. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

REQUIREMENTS:

Mechanical Permit Application Form (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)

Mechanical Plans (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)

Mechanical Specifications (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)

Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (signed & sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer)

APPLYING FOR SANITARY/PLUMBING PERMITThis document is required before the construction of new or additional, or altering existing plumbing installations, water supply, storm drainage, water purification and sewerage treatment plants. For new buildings, this forms part of the requirements for a Building Permit application.

REQUIREMENTS:

Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Application Form (signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)

Sanitary/Plumbing Plans ((signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)

Sanitary/Plumbing Specifications (signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)

Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (signed & sealed by a Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber)

APPLYING FOR MISCELLANEOUS/ANCILLARY PERMITS

FENCING PERMIT14

This is permit secured prior to actual construction of a fence.

REQUIREMENTS:

Fencing Permit Application Form ((signed & sealed by an Architect or Civil Engineer)

Fencing Plan (signed & sealed by an Architect or Civil Engineer) Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (signed & sealed by an Architect or

Civil Engineer) Lot Plan with certification of a Geodetic Engineer that the proposed

fence will not encroach on adjoining properties DPWH Clearance (if Project is along National Road) Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) Deed of Sale/Lease Contract/Contract to Sell (if the TCT is not in the

name of the owner/applicant) Updated Real Property Tax Declaration Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment

DEMOLITION PERMITThis permit is secured prior to the systematic dismantling or destruction of a building or structure in whole or in part.

REQUIREMENTS:

Demolition Permit Application Form (signed & sealed by an Architect or Civil Engineer)

Sketch Plan of area to be demolished (signed & sealed by an Architect or Civil Engineer)

Certified True Copy of Land Title(TCT), Copy of Tax Declaration Copy of Tax Receipt for the current Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment

TEMPORARY SERVICE CONNECTION PERMITThis permit is secured for temporary service connection to a power utility for lighting and power for construction, Christmas decorative lighting, lighting of cemeteries, temporary lighting for carnivals/fiestas, testing, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

Permit Form (DPWH Form NO. 96-005-E) Building Permit (for new construction) Electrical Plan/Layout Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

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EXCAVATION AND GROUND PREPARATION PERMITThis permit is secured prior to actual ground preparation and excavation after the building line is established. It is also a requirement for a water connection request to Quezon Metro Water District (QMWD)

REQUIREMENTS:

Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-014-B) For MWSI connection purposes, present accomplished MWSI

Application Form

SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PERMITThis permit is secured prior to the construction and repair of sidewalks

REQUIREMENTS:

Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-015-B) Sketch plan of sidewalk to be constructed/repaired

SCAFFOLDING PERMITThis permit is secured whenever the erection of scaffolding occupies street lines

REQUIREMENTS:

Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-017-B) Sketch plan of street line to be occupied

SIGN PERMITThis permit is secured prior to the installation, erection, attachment painting of any form of signage.

REQUIREMENTS:

Sign Permit Form Building Permit Form whenever there is a concrete structure. Structural Analysis Zoning Clearance Electrical Permit Form, whenever there is an electrical connection Fire Clearance whenever there is an electrical connection Sketch plan of signage to be installed/erected Location/vicinity plan Lot documents whenever it occupies a private lot DPWH clearance (for national roads/highways)

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FEE(S)




PROCESSING TIME

1 to 2 days


FOLLOW THESE STEPS IT WILL TAKE YOU PLEASE APPROACH

1. Secure Application FormsSecure the relevant permit

forms from the Building Official Staff. 5 minutes


Petula Buno


2. Line and Grade Verification

Technical staff in-charge conducts site inspection to

establish and determine setbacks and grades in relation

to road lots, property lines, streets or highways whether

existing or proposed, including road widening and construction

of various public utilities and other infrastructure projects.

30 minutes

Geodetic Engineer / Building Site Inspectors

Engr. Cesar Gaela

William SangcapJewel Nivadura

Luigi LibiranMedardo Letargo, Jr.

Roderick SaresRex Suarez

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3. Evaluation and Assessment

The technical staff evaluates and assesses the submitted

plans and pertinent documents for compliance with the

requirements of the building code, referral codes, laws and

ordinances.

1 hour

Building OfficialTechnical Staff

Engr. Cesar GaelaEngr. Lydia Faller

Ar. Warren QuiambaoEngr. Leticia

EmradoraEngr. Estelito Ebreo


4. Processing of PermitsBuilding Staff processes the

plans and pertinent documents and prepares the Order of

Payment for final approval of the Building Official.

2 days


Petula Buno


5. Endorsement to Building Official for Final Evaluation

Issuance of Order of Payment

If the documents are in order, the applicant receives an Order of Payment stating the fees to

be paid.

10 minutes

Building Official

Ar. Warren Quiambao, Chief Processing & Evaluation Division

Engr. Leonardo Salonga,

Assistant City Engineer

6. Payment of FeesProceed to the City Treasurers

Office and pay the requisite fees.


10 minutesCashier,

City Treasurers Office

7. Submit Official ReceiptGo back to the Office of the Building Official and submit

your Official Receipt.

10 minutesBuilding Official Staff

William Cusi

8. Approval of PermitBuilding Official approves the

15 minutes

Building Official

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permit. Engr. Rhodencio Tolentino,OIC-City

Engineer9. Release of Permit

The Building Permit is issued after submission of the Official

Receipt.15 minutes

Releasing Staff

William Cusi

CERTIFICATE OF ANNUAL INSPECTIONREQUIREMENTS:

Compliance of Indorsement (PWD compliance, structural stability certificate, electrical certificate, mechanical certificate etc.)

Copy of Official Receipt of Annual inspection fee.

CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONREQUIREMENTS:

Duly accomplished business permit application form Location / sketch Copy of Official Receipt of Certification

For recommendations, suggestions, and complaints, contact the Department Head concerned or the City Personnel Office.

ISSUANCE OF EXCAVATION PERMITABOUT THE SERVICE

This permit is secured prior to actual ground preparation and excavation after the building line is established. It is also a requirement for a water connection request to Quezon Metro Water District (QMWD)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Letter of Request Location / Sketch Barangay Clearance



FEE(S)

Php 400.00 / sq.m.



PROCESSING TIME

1 to 2 days



PLEASE APPROACH

1. Submit the documents for Initial review of requirements 10 minutes

Receiving staff

Ricardo Par

2. Review/Evaluation

Upon review, if found to be completed, Field Inspector will schedule the site inspection

20 minutes

Field Inspector

Elpidio Garcia,Jr

3. Inspection

25 min. Field Inspector

Elpidio Garcia,Jr

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Field Inspector will conduct actual inspection and after the inspection, he will assess the

required payment for the excavation permit

4. Payment of Excavation Permit Fee

Proceed to Office of the City Treasurer for payment of

excavation permit fee

25 min. Office of the City Treasurer

5. Claim approved Excavation Permit

Present the receipt to Office of the Bldg. Official to claim

approved Excavation Permit

2 min.

Engr. Isaias Villaruel

Engr. Rhodencio Tolentino

Jocelyn Herbulinggo

For recommendations, suggestions, and complaints, contact the Department Head concerned or the City Personnel Office.

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