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SECTION 14.0.0.4
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF, BFP
A. It is the duty of the Chief, BFP to ensure strict implementation of the Fire
Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
B. However, in cases of existing buildings which when forced to comply
will compromise the structural stability/integrity, the Chief, BFP may
accept adequate alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures in
lieu of the fire safety requirements of this IRR upon application by the
owner/occupant/building administrator of the building or structure.
C. For this purpose, a Technical Committee shall be created to assist the
Chief, BFP in determining the adequacy of the said alternative
measures.
D. The basis for the evaluation of the Technical Committee shall be in
accordance with an implementing guidelines approved by the
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
SECTION 14.0.0.5
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision of this IRR or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court,
the other sections and provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force.
SECTION 14.0.0.6
REPEALING AND AMENDING CLAUSE
All administrative orders, rules and regulations, memoranda, circulars and
other issuances inconsistent herewith or contrary to the provisions of these
rules and regulations are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
SECTION 14.0.0.7
EFFECTIVITY
These Implementing Rules and Regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days
after publication of the last installment in a newspaper of general circulation.
Done in Quezon City, this 24 th day of June 2009.
Recommend Approval:
Approved by:
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