Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Certificate that certifies the completion of the project with the knowledge that meets the standards of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code. The building/structure can now be utilized as a public edifice or private residence which is now safe for occupancy.
Office or Division: Office of the Municipal Engineer
Classification: Simple
Types of Transaction: G2C- Government to Citizens
Who may avail: Firm/Corporation Owner
Checklist of Requirements
Process
Step 1
Proceed to the OME and secure Certificate of Completion Forms
AGENCY ACTION
Provide forms and brief clients on the steps and procedures including other requirements
Fees to be Paid: None
Processing Time : 10 minutes
Person Responsible:
Administrative Aide I
Office of the Municipal Engineer
Step 2
Submit as built plans, drawings duly accomplished
AGENCY ACTION
Receives documents and verifies/check plans, drawings and other documents
Fees to be Paid: None
Processing Time : 15 minutes
Person Responsible:
Municipal Engineer
Office of the Municipal Engineer
Step 3
Bring endorsements request to the MFM and other concerned government agencies for securing safety inspection certificates
AGENCY ACTION
Gives endorsement request and secure Fire Safety Inspection Certificate and other clearances if required. Inform client of the schedule of inspection.
Fees to be Paid: None
Processing Time : 10 minutes
Person Responsible:
Administrative Aide I
Office of the Municipal Engineer
Step 4
Provide necessary assistance to the inspectorate team during the inspection
AGENCY ACTION
Conduct Inspection and check if the structure was built in accordance with the approved plan specs.
Fees to be Paid: None
Processing Time : 40 minutes
Person Responsible:
Municipal Engineer
Office of the Municipal Engineer
Step 5
Submit Safety Inspection Certificate and inquire about the result of the inspection
AGENCY ACTION
Inform client whether the plans, drawings, documents if the building or structure need corrections.
Fees to be Paid: None
Processing Time :20 minutes
Person Responsible:
Municipal Engineer
Office of the Municipal Engineer