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its implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent laws,
that the same is a "FIRE HAZARD" or a "FIRETRAP";
c. Endorsing to the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative
for the certification, or submitting a report that the building or
structure complies with the standards set by this Code, its
implementing rules or regulations or other pertinent laws when the
same is contrary to fact;
d. Issuance or renewal of occupancy or business permit without the
fire safety inspection certificate issued by the Chief, BFP or his/her
duly authorized representative;
e. Failure to cancel the occupancy or business permit after the
owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the
condition of the building, structure and other premises failed to
comply with the notice/order for compliance with the standards
set by this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and other
pertinent laws, within the specified period;
f.
Failure to abate a public nuisance within fifteen (15) days after the
owner, administrator, occupant or other responsible person failed
to abate the same within the period contained in the notice to
abate;
g. Abusing his/her authority in the performance of his/her duty
through acts of corruption and other unethical practices; or
h. Other willful impropriety or gross negligence in the performance of
his/her duty as provided in this act or its implementing rules and
regulations.
2. Punitive
In case of willful violation involving the abovementioned acts or
omissions enumerated under Section 11 subparagraph 2(A), the public
official shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment of not less
than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or by a fine of not more
than One hundred thousand pesos (PhP100,000.00) or both such fine
and imprisonment: Provided, That where the violation is attended by
injury, loss of life and/or property, the violator shall be proceeded
against under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code.
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