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lOMoARcPSD|30489845 Module 1 Lesson 5 CE 104 - Building Systems Design-converted Building System Design (Technological Institute of the Philippines) Scan to open on Studocu Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university Downloaded by Howhow Carabao ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|30489845 Module 1: Lesson 5 Welcome to Module 1 Lesson 5! Fire Code of the Philippines It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds, of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules, and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention service. The following are the important discussions of the Code: Rule 4 - Authority of the Chief, Bureau of Fire Protection Section 4.0.0.1. The Administration and Enforcement of the Fire Code and this IRR shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Chief, BFP, through the hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975, the DILG Reorganization Act of 1990 as amended by Republic Act No. 9263, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Professionalization Act of 2004. Rule 6 – Fire Brigades, Fire Volunteer Organizations and Fire Safety Practitioners Division 1. This Rule shall govern the organization, equipage, operation, and proficiency training of company and community fire brigades as well as continuous training and competency evaluation of fire volunteers and fire volunteer organizations in the country who Downloaded by Howhow Carabao ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|30489845 shall undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue, emergency medical services and other related emergency response training programs and competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP. This also prescribes the continuous professional education, competency evaluation and recognition of Fire Safety Practitioners, to be conducted by the BFP. For this purpose, the term “company” shall include government and/or private offices and buildings. Rule 9 – Enforcement and Administration of Fire Safety Measures Division 1. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. Rule 10 – Fire Safety Measures Chapter 1. Coverage This Rule covers the Fire Safety Measure for Buildings, Structures and Facilities, Hazardous Materials and Wastes, Hazardous Operations and Processes, and Miscellaneous Hazardous Premises and/or conditions, that by its very nature or relation to life, property and environment poses threat or danger. End of Discussion for Module 1 Lesson 5 Click Here to Return to Module 1 (https://tip.instructure.com/courses/20282/pages/module-1-codes- a nd-regulations) Proprietary Clause Downloaded by Howhow Carabao ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|30489845 Property of the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.). No part of the materials made and uploaded in this le reproduced, shared, transmitted, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine- readable form, in who Downloaded by Howhow Carabao ([email protected])