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RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP
DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
SECTION 7.0.1.1
FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Upon request, the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall render necessary
assistance to the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative on the
following actions:
A. During actual fire fighting operations and fire scene investigations;
B. Business closure and summary abatement proceedings;
C. Installation of signs that the building/structure is a fire hazard and/or fire
trap;
D. Obstruction of designated fire lanes and fire hydrants;
E. Apprehension of violators/persons removing, destroying, tampering or
obliterating warning signs and similar abatement appurtenances; and
F. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would essentially require
police assistance.
SECTION 7.0.1.2
FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
Local Government Units (LGU) and other government agencies shall render
necessary assistance on the following duties of the BFP:
A. Strict observance of the requirement of fire safety measures for the
issuance of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-requisite in the
grant of and renewal of business, occupancy and other related
permits/licenses. For this purpose, the LGU and/or other government
agencies concerned shall refrain from issuing such licenses and/or permits
without the applicant first securing an FSIC from the BFP;
B. Organization and training of fire brigades in all barangays in partnership
with BFP to serve as first responders;
C. In summary abatements, closure and/or stoppage of operation of
buildings/structures or portions thereof; and
D. Such other duties and functions of the BFP which would essentially require
their assistance.
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