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C. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters relating
to the Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR, and/or the performance of
his/her duties related thereto, when needed;
D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and
E. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.
SECTION 8.2.1.2
PLAN EVALUATORS
The following shall be the main duties and responsibilities of Plan Evaluators:
A. Review and evaluate building plans and specifications including fire
protection system to determine compliance to the requirement of the Fire
Code, this IRR, Building Code of the Philippines and other Life and Safety
Standard; and
B. Conduct site verification and inspection on building under construction to
determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
DIVISION 1. GENERAL
A. Inspection of all buildings, structures, facilities and premises, hazardous
operations, storage facilities and transportation vehicles of hazardous
materials and the determination of compliance of provisions of the Fire
Code of the Philippines and this IRR shall be done by City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction.
B. Fire safety inspections shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grants of
permits and/or licenses by local governments or other government
agencies. No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be
issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
C. In coordination with the Building Official, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction shall review, evaluate and assess plans, design
calculations and specifications, and issue the necessary building Fire
Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) upon determination that design and
specification is in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Code of the
Philippines and this IRR.
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