How do I obtain a fire safety inspection certificate?

Requirements:

1. Filled out Application Form.
2. Endorsement from BPLO.
3. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance/ Checklist.
4. Certificate of Completion (Original Copy)
5. Approved Plan.
6. Building Permit.
7. Certificate of Electrical Inspection.
8. Other pertinent documents as deemed necessary.

What is the purpose of fire safety inspection certificate?

The Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC} issued by the Bureau of Fire Protection serves as an assurance that a certain facility, structure or building/occupancy has been duly inspected and deemed complying to the Fire Code of the Philippines or RA 9514.

Is a fire certificate required?

The short answer is probably not… but only because fire safety certificates are no longer issued for most businesses. The principles behind the certificate, however, are still very much in force and if you don’t comply, you could find yourself on the receiving end of a hefty fine.

What is fire certificate?

Meaning of fire certificate in English an official document stating that all the systems for protecting people in a building against a fire are correct and working well: Fire services should offer a free safety inspection of commercial premises before the building’s fire certificate expires.

Is a fire safety certificate a legal requirement?

A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement. In addition, if five or more people work at your premises or your business has a licence under enactment in force, you’ll need your fire risk assessment to be a written record.

How long does it take to get a fire safety certificate?

You should allow at least three weeks and upwards, depending on where the application is being made.

Can I do a fire risk assessment myself?

In simple terms yes, there is no reason why you cannot complete your own fire safety risk assessment. The Fire Safety Risk Assessment must be completed by a “Competent Person”. Therefore you must have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience. The Fire Safety Risk Assessment must also be “Suitable and Sufficient”.

Do landlords have to provide a fire risk assessment?

Periodical fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for many rental properties and best practice in all. They identify possible causes of fires, highlighting potential hazards and the precautions the landlord should take to reduce the likelihood of a fire.

What is fire certification?

Fire Safety Certificate is also called as the Certificate of Conformity to the Requirements of Fire Safety which is given to a building structure such as hospitals, educational institutions, government and private offices, factories, and residential apartments after the completion of a Fire Safety Audit.

Is it a legal requirement to do a fire risk assessment?

A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement. It is your duty to identify fire risks and hazards in your premises and take appropriate action. In addition, if five or more people work at your premises or your business has a licence under enactment in force, you’ll need your fire risk assessment to be a written record.