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i. Imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six
(6) years, or
ii. By a fine of not more than One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) or
iii. Both such fine and imprisonment
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 deported: 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 Revised Penal Code.
b. 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 imprisonment for
thirty (30) days or a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00) or both in the discretion of the court.
c. Any person, who disobeys the lawful order of the fire ground
commander during a firefighting operation, shall be penalized with
imprisonment of one (1) day to thirty (30) days and a fine of Five
thousand pesos (P5, 000.00).
3. In all cases mentioned above, regardless of whether the violation is
categorized as administrative or punitive, the City or Municipal Fire
shall have the authority to determine whether a criminal charge is
going to be instituted and shall initiate the filing thereof.
B. Against Public Officer
1. Administrative
The following acts or omissions shall render the public officer/employee
in charge of the enforcement of the Fire Code, its implementing rules
and regulation and other pertinent laws, administratively liable and
shall be punished by reprimand, suspension or removal at the
discretion of the disciplining authority, depending on the gravity of the
offense:
a. Unjustified failure of the public officer/employee to conduct
inspection of buildings or structures at least once a year;
b. Deliberate failure to put up a sign in front of the building or structure
within his/her area of responsibility found to be violating this Code,
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