On Site Filing of Securing a Certificate of Occupancy (Highly Technical Application)
Covers on-site application for a Certificate of Occupancy under PD 1096 (the National Building Code of the Philippines) for Highly Technical structures — including commercial and market buildings exceeding 9 storeys, hospitals and mental health facilities, large public assembly buildings, disaster-response structures, and special structures such as aerodromes, historical buildings, wind turbines, and towers.
Who May Avail
All
Requirements
| Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| Notarized Unified Application Form for Certificate of Occupancy, duly accomplished, signed and sealed over printed names by licensed Architect or Civil Engineer (full-time supervisor or inspector of construction) (5 original copies) | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2) |
| Notarized Certificate of Completion (NBC Form No. B-10), duly accomplished, signed and sealed by the full-time supervisor or inspector of construction, design professionals, and supervisor of specialty works. Note: if the construction was undertaken through a contract, the Certificate of Completion shall be signed by the Contractor/Authorized Managing Officer. | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2) |
| Construction Logbook with Certification, signed and sealed by the full-time supervisor or inspector of construction | Licensed Architect or Civil Engineer (full-time supervisor or inspector of construction) |
| Zoning Clearance (from Zoning Officer that the building has complied with the Locational/Zoning of land use) | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2) |
| Complete set of plans prepared, signed and sealed over printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals with the conformity of the owner (4 Sets): a. Architect, in case of Architectural plans and documents; b. Civil Engineer, in case of Civil/Structural plans and documents; c. Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of Electrical plans and documents; d. Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of mechanical plans and documents; e. Sanitary Engineer, in case of sanitary plans and documents; f. Sanitary Engineer, in case of sanitary plans and documents; g. Master Plumber, in case of plumbing plans and documents; h. Electronics Engineer, in case of electronics plans and documents | Design professionals |
| Photocopies of valid IDs: Licenses of all involved professionals (Professional Tax Receipt for the current year & valid PRC ID, 1 photocopy, signed and sealed); Community Tax Certificate for the current year and valid ID of the applicant (1 photocopy) | All professionals involved in the project |
| Photographs of the completed structure/building showing front, sides, and rear areas (1 set, colored copy) | Owner |
| Tax Declaration of the Building (1 original copy, 3 photocopies) | City Assessor's Office |
| Issued Building Permit with ancillary permit forms (1 photocopy) | Owner |
| Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), Endorsement and receipt issued (1 original copy, 3 photocopies) | Bureau of Fire Protection Office |
| Assessment of Occupancy Permit Fees (1 original copy, 3 photocopies) | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2) |
| Receipt of Certificate of Occupancy (1 original copy, 3 photocopies) | City Treasury Office – Window 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Step-by-Step Process
Submit accomplished application form and required documents at Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2)
Agency Action
Review the submitted documents and attach checklist of requirements and evaluation checklist
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 hour · Administrative Assistant III (Alternates: Administrative Aide, Construction and Maintenance Man, Administrative Assistant II, Administrative Assistant VI)
No action required from the client at this step.
Agency Action
1.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Land Use & Zoning
Fee: None · Processing Time: 2 days · Zoning Administrator Designate (Alternates: Zoning Officer I, Architect II)
2.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Line & Grade
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Engineer II (Alternates: Engineer III)
3.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Architectural
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Supervising Administrative Officer (Alternates: Architect III, Architect II)
4.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Civil/Structural
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Acting Assistant City Building Official (Alternates: Engineer III, Engineer II)
5.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Plumbing
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Architect II (Alternates: Zoning Officer I, Administrative Assistant III)
6.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Electrical
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Engineer III (Alternates: Engineer I)
7.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Sanitary
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Acting City Building Official or Acting Assistant City Building Official
8.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Electronics
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Acting City Building Official or Acting Assistant City Building Official
9.Conduct evaluation of plans and documents submitted – Mechanical
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Acting City Building Official or Acting Assistant City Building Official
10.Schedule and conduct inspection and verification
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Inspectorate Team
11.Assessment of plans for order of payment
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Administrative Assistant III
12.Review and print order of payment
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 hour · Supervising Administrative Officer (Alternates: Architect II, Engineer II, Architect III, Engineer III, Zoning Officer I)
13.Sign for approval of order of payment
Fee: None · Processing Time: Not specified in the Citizen's Charter · Acting City Building Official (Or Acting Assistant City Building Official, Or Supervising Administrative Officer)
14.Prepare and print fire endorsement, if needed
Fee: None · Processing Time: 5 minutes · Construction and Maintenance Man (Alternates: Administrative Assistant III, Administrative Assistant VI)
15.Sign fire endorsement
Fee: None · Processing Time: Not specified in the Citizen's Charter · Acting City Building Official (Or Acting Assistant City Building Official, Or Supervising Administrative Officer)
Proceed to City Treasury Office for the payment of fees and present the official receipt at Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2). Make sure to secure the Official Receipt that will be issued upon payment.
Agency Action
Accept the payment based on the Order of Payment
Fee: Documentary Stamp Php 30.00; ICT Fee Php 25.00; Inspection & Verification Php 200.00; Zoning Certification Php 105.00; Occupancy Permit fee based on the assessment of fees · Processing Time: 2 minutes · City Treasury Office Staff
No action required from the client at this step.
Agency Action
1.Issue approved Zoning Certification
Fee: None · Processing Time: 10 minutes · Zoning Administrator Designate (Alternates: Zoning Officer I, Architect II)
2.Prepare the necessary documents of permit for the approval of Building Official
Fee: None · Processing Time: 2 days · Administrative Assistant VI (Alternates: Construction and Maintenance Man, Administrative Aide)
3.Approve the permit
Fee: None · Processing Time: Not specified in the Citizen's Charter · Acting City Building Official (Or Acting Assistant City Building Official)
Client gets the approved permit and signs in the Occupancy Permit Logbook at Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2)
Agency Action
Release the approved permit to client
Fee: None · Processing Time: 5 minutes · Administrative Assistant III (Alternates: Administrative Aide, Construction and Maintenance Man, Administrative Assistant II, Administrative Assistant VI)
Offices Concerned
City Engineering Office