PD 1096, also known as the Building Code of the Philippines, Section 301 states that no person, firm, or corporation — including any government agency — shall construct, alter, repair, convert, use, occupy, move, demolish, or add to any building/structure without first obtaining a building permit from the Building Official where the subject structure is located.
All prescribed application forms (NBC Forms) are available at the office and must be used by the applicant.
Fees Collected: The computation of fees for the Building Permit is dependent on the area, composition, estimate, and nature of occupancy. The schedule of fees is found in the National Building Code of the Philippines.
- Barangay Construction Permit from Punong Barangay
- Locational Clearance from MPDC
- Latest Tax Receipt
- Tax Declaration (Assessor's Office)
- For Lot Owner: TCT and Real Property Tax Declaration or Deed of Absolute Sale
- For Non-Owner: Contract of Lease or written consent of the owner/administrator + Reproduced copy of TCT of the real owner + Certification of award (Government lots)
- Application forms duly Signed & Sealed by licensed Civil Engineer/Architect, Sanitary Engineer, and Electrical Engineer/REE. Plans must be properly notarized
- Lot plan signed and sealed by a Geodetic Engineer
- Structural design analysis signed and sealed by a Structural Engineer (when warranted)
- Bill of Materials and Specification signed and sealed by Civil Engineer/Architect
- Reproduced copies of registration number and PTR of Engineers who signed the plans
- Five (5) pieces of long hard folder / long brown envelope
- Five (5) sets blueprint of building, sanitary, and electrical plans — signed and sealed by respective licensed engineers
- Requirements of the National Building Code and Referral Codes (Architectural Code, PEC, Revised Plumbing Code, NSCP, PSME)
- Laws and Municipal Ordinances affecting the design/project
- Compliance with BP 344 (Accessibility Law) for commercial, institutional, and public buildings
- If setback/yard requirements are not met, a Firewall (strictly no opening) extending at least 1 meter from the roof level shall be provided
- Grease Traps/Oil Separator required for hotels, restaurants, eateries, terminals, gasoline stations, auto repair shops, bakeries, and similar establishments
- All revisions/additions to plans shall have an acknowledgement of the designer
- Special Power of Attorney required if owner is not the signatory on all forms, plans, and documents
- All forms and documents must be signed and sealed by the designer and signed by the owner
Required for new/additional/altered electrical installations involving at least 5 outlets or 4 KW capacity, or transfer of electric meter.
- Barangay Permit (public land) or waiver letter; reproduced copy of title (private land)
- Written consent of lot owner if applicant is not the registered owner (duly notarized)
- Electrical layout with computation, schedule of loads, and legend
- PEE/REE signature with PTR number and reproduced copy of license
- Sketch of location for proper inspection
- Permit released after inspection
Required before installation/removal/alteration of machinery of at least 20 HP.
- Application Form signed by a professional Mechanical Engineer
- Mechanical Plans
- Mechanical Specifications
- Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
Required before construction/alteration of plumbing installations, water supply, storm drainage, or sewerage treatment plants.
- Application Form signed by Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber
- Sanitary/Plumbing Plans
- Specifications
- Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
Secured prior to actual construction of a fence.
- Fencing Permit Application Form
- Fencing Plan
- Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
- Lot Plan with Geodetic Engineer's Certification of no encroachment
- Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)
- Deed of Sale / Lease Contract (if TCT not in applicant's name)
- Updated Real Property Tax Declaration
- Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment
Secured prior to the systematic dismantling or destruction of a building or structure.
- Demolition Permit Form
- Sketch plan of area to be demolished
- Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment
For temporary power connections: construction lighting, Christmas decor, carnival/fiesta lighting, testing, etc.
- Permit Form (DPWH Form No. 96-005-E)
- Building Permit (for new construction)
- Electrical Plan/Layout
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)
Also required for Water Connection requests to Pilar Water District.
- Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-014-B)
- For MNWD connection: Accomplished MNWD Application Form
Secured prior to construction and repair of sidewalks.
- Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-015-B)
- Sketch plan of sidewalk to be constructed/repaired
Required whenever scaffolding occupies street lines.
- Accomplished Permit Form (MPW Form No. 77-015-B)
- Sketch plan of street line to be occupied
Secured prior to installation, erection, attachment, or painting of any signage.
- Sign Permit Form
- Building Permit Form (if concrete/steel structure)
- Structural Analysis
- Zoning Clearance
- Permit Form DPWH No. 96-001-E (if electrical connection)
- Fire Clearance (if electrical connection)
- Sketch plan, location/vicinity plan
- Lot documents (if occupying a private lot)
- DPWH clearance (for national roads/highways)
An Occupancy Permit is required before any building or structure is used or occupied — usually secured after completion. It is also required when there is any change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building, structure, or any portion thereof.
- Certificate of Completion from the Building Official
- Certificate of Completion — Mechanical, Electrical and Sanitary/Plumbing Permits
- Logbook of building construction and Building Inspection Sheet duly accomplished by the contractor and signed and sealed by the architect or civil engineer
- Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection
- Final Fire Safety Inspection Report by the Bureau of Fire Protection
- Latest pictures of the building/structure
The Municipal Engineering Office issues certifications when warranted. The reasons may vary according to the needs of clients/constituents; the documents filed will always be the reference for releasing such requests.
For cutting of trees
- Request with neighbor's signature of consent
- Clearance from PENELCO
- Barangay Certification
- Picture of the Trees
- Request for Certification
- Barangay Certification / Endorsement
- Request for Certification
- Barangay Certification / Endorsement
- Program of Works
- Request for Certification
- Trip ticket / Authority to travel
- Request for Certification
- Barangay Certification
- Program of Works
- Picture of Project
