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B. NON- UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
1. Appointed as Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical,
Sanitary and Electronics and Communication ); or Appointed as
Electrical/Building Inspectors; and
2. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant
seminars/workshops on the Fire Code of the Philippines and other
relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.
3. Electrical/building inspectors must pass the written examination
conducted by the BFP, otherwise they can only conduct inspection
relative to their appointment’s duties and functions.
SECTION 8.1.1.2
PLAN EVALUATORS
A. Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer; and
B. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant training on the
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 and other relevant fire safety
seminars/workshops.
C. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or architect in a specific
jurisdiction, a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with FAIIC training
shall be designated as plan evaluator.
CHAPTER 2. FUNCTIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
DIVISION 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
SECTION 8.2.1.1
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS
The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety
Inspectors:
A. Inspect any building, structure or facility and/or any part thereof,
hazardous operations, storage facilities and transportation vehicles of
hazardous materials to ensure compliance of the Fire Code of the
Philippines, this IRR and other related laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances within the area of responsibility;
B. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and
recommend corrective actions for violations/defects and deficiencies
and inform the owner/building administrator/occupants of such actions to
comply with the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines, this IRR and
other related laws, regulations, standards and ordinances;
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