Ra 9514 (Ce Laws)

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Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

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Ra 9514

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Fire

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The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion.

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Fire Trap

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A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.

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Fire Alarm

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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 to enable them to undertake immediate action to save life and property and to suppress the fire.

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Fire Door

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A fire resistive door prescribed for openings in fire separation walls or partitions.

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Fire Hazard

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Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with firefighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property.

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Fire Protective and Fire Safety Device

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Any device intended for the protection of buildings or persons

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Fire Safety Constructions

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Refers to design and installation of walls, barriers, doors, windows, vents, means of egress etc. integral to and incorporated into a building or structure in order to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic before the building is evacuated.

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Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

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This Code shall be administered and enforced by the ___, under the direct supervision and control of the Chief of the ____

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technical staff

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The Chief, BFP shall constitute a ___ of highly qualified persons who are knowledgeable on fire prevention, fire safety, and fire suppression.

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Inspection Requirement

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A fire safety inspection shall be conducted by the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative as prerequisite to the grants of permits by local governments

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1.Use or occupancy of buildings including the installation of fire protection and fire safety equipment, and electrical system in any building structure; and

2.Storage, handling and/or use of explosives or of combustible materials.

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Inspection Requirement are for the:

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Safety Measures for Hazardous Materials

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Fire safety measures shall be required for the manufacture, storage, handling and/or use of hazardous materials

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Safety Measures for Hazardous Operation/Processes

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Fire safety measures shall be required for welding, industrial baking, waste disposal, forced-draft burning equipment, smelting, motion picture projection using electrical arc lamps, refining, distillation and solvent extraction, and such other operations or processes

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Provision on Fire Safety Construction, Protective and Warning System

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Owners, occupants or administrator or buildings, structures and their premises or facilities, except such other buildings or structures as may be exempted in the rules and regulations to be promulgated under Section 5 hereof, shall incorporate and provide therein fire safety construction, protective and warning system, and shall develop and implement fire safety programs.

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ten (10) to fifteen (15) days after the receipt of the notice/order

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The Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative, upon the report that a violation of this Code or other pertinent laws, rules and regulations is being committed,

shall issue notice/order to comply to the owner, administrator, occupant or other person

responsible for the condition of the building or structure, indicating among other things,

the period within which compliance shall be effected, which shall be within ____,

depending on the reasonableness to adequately comply with the same.

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put up a sign in front of the building or structure that it is a fire hazard.

Specifically, the notice shall bear the words "WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS A FIRE HAZARD"

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If after the lapse of the aforesaid period, the owner, or other responsible persons failed to comply, the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative

shall ___

___, which shall remain posted until such time that the owner, or other persons responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities abate the same,

but such period shall not exceed fifteen (15) days from the lapse of the initial period given in the notice/order to comply.

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the building shall be ordered closed

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Finally, with the failure of the owner or other persons responsible for the condition of the building, to comply within the period specified above,

the Chief, BFP may issue order for such abatement.

If the owner, or occupant of buildings, does not abate the same within the period fixed in said order, ____ by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative notwithstanding any permit clearance or certificate earlier issued by the local authorities.

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public nuisance

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Any building or structure assessed and declared by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative as a firetrap on account of the gravity or palpability of the violation or is causing clear and present imminent fire danger to adjoining establishments and habitations shall be declared a ____.

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Fifteen (15) days

thirty (30) days

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If the assessed value of the nuisance or the amount to be spent in abating the same is not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00),

the owner, administrator or occupant thereof shall abate the hazard within ____, or

if the assessed value is more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00), within ___ from receipt of the order declaring said building or structure a public nuisance;

otherwise, the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative shall forthwith cause its summary abatement.

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abate the same within the specified period

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Failure to comply within five (5) days from the receipt of the notice shall cause the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative

to put up a sign in front of the building or structure, at or near the entrance of such premises, notifying the public that such building or structure is a "FIRE TRAP",

which shall remain until the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities ___.

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Summary abatement

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____ as used herein shall mean all corrective measures undertaken to abate hazards which shall include, but not limited to remodeling, repairing, strengthening, reconstructing, removal and demolition, either partial or total, of the building or structure.

The expenses incurred by the government for such ____ shall be borne by the owner, administrator or occupant.

These expenses shall constitute a prior lien upon such property.

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ninety (90) days

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If the owner, administrator or occupant fails to reimburse the government of the expenses incurred in the summary abatement within ____ from the completion of such abatement,

the building or structure shall be sold at public auction in accordance with existing laws and rules

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Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00)

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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 ___ or in the proper case, by stoppage of operations or by closure of such buildings, structures and their premises or facilities which do not comply with the requirements or by both such administrative fine and closure/stoppage of operation to be imposed by the Chief, BFP.

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imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years

One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)

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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 ____, or by a fine of not more than ____ or both such fine and imprisonment

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deported

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Provided, however, That in the case of a corporation, firm, partnership or association, the fine and/or imprisonment shall be imposed upon its officials responsible for such violation, and in case the guilty party is an alien, in addition to the penalties herein prescribed, he shall immediately be ___.

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Revised Penal Code

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Provided, finally, That where the violation is attended by injury, loss of life and/or damage to property, the violator shall be proceeded against under the applicable provisions of the ___.

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imprisonment for thirty (30) days

a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)

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Any person who, without authority, maliciously removes the sign that a building or structure is a fire hazard/firetrap placed by the authorized person in this Code shall be liable for _____ or ____ or both in the discretion of the court

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one (1) day to thirty (30) days

a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00)

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Any person, who disobeys the lawful order of the fire ground commander during a firefighting operation shall be penalized with imprisonment of ___ and ____.

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One-tenth of one per centum (0.1%)

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Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates:

___ of the verified estimated value of buildings or structures to be erected, from the owner thereof, but not to exceed Fifty thousand (P50,000.00) pesos, one half to be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit, and the balance, after final inspection and prior to the issuance of the use and occupancy permit

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One-tenth of one per centum (0.1%)

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Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates:

___ of the verified estimated value of buildings or structures to be erected, from the owner thereof, but not to exceed Fifty thousand (P50,000.00) pesos, one half to be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit, and the balance, after final inspection and prior to the issuance of the use and occupancy permit

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One-hundredth of one per centum (0.10%)

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Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates:

___ 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

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Two per centum (2%)

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Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates:

____ 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.

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Two per centum (2%)

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Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates:

___ of gross sales of companies, persons or agents selling firefighting equipment, appliances or devices, including hazard detection and warning systems

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Two per centum (2%)

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Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates:

____ 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.