Description
Under the legal mandate, the Department of the Building Official implements the National Building Code of the Philippines, its referral codes and other laws and ordinances related thereto; Processes and issues building permits, including ancillary and auxiliary permit applications for all types of structures as required under the code; Conducts inspection of on-going and completed structures as a requirement in the processing and issuance of occupancy and other final permits related thereto; conducts annual inspection of building and other structures to ensure compliance to safety standards to prevent unnecessary loss of life and property; Processes and issues excavation permits for public utilities; Plans, design and imposes building regulatory measures and parameters needed to enhance the city development plans and programs.
Vision
To effectively implement building safety standards and ensure that buildings and structures in the Quezon City are not only livable but are properly built and maintained.
Mission
To render fast and efficient service in the evaluation of building permits without sacrificing safety and ensure compliance of building owners to safety standards through intensified safety inspections.
Legal Bases
The provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) (P.D.1096) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and the provisions of the Local Building Code of Quezon City (City Ordinance No. SP-2518, S-2016) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) provides the Quezon City Building Official the authority to carry out their respective provisions within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
Executive Orders:
(EO No. 11, Series of 2017) Mandating Significant Reforms For Ease Of Doing Business In Quezon City
(EO No. 11A, Series of 2017) Amending Section 4. Executive Order NR 11 (S.2017) In Relations To Its Coverage And Compliance.
(DO No. 39, Series of 2020) Revised Construction Safety Guidelines For The Implementation Of Infrastructure Projects During Covid-19 Public Health Crisis, Repealing Department Order No. Series Of 2020.
Service Pledge
Implement the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines, and the Local Building Code of Quezon City, its referral codes and other related laws and ordinances.
Evaluate, process and issue building permits, including ancillary and auxiliary permit applications, for all types of buildings and/or structures as required under the National Building Code of the Philippines, and the Local Building Code of Quezon City when the minimum requirements are satisfied.
Conduct ocular inspections on on-going and completed structures as a requirement in the processing and issuance of occupancy and other related final permits as well as conduct annual inspections of building and other structures to ensure compliance to safety standards to prevent unnecessary loss of life and property.
Evaluate, process and issue excavation permits for public utilities.
Plan, design and impose building regulatory measures and parameters needed to enhance the city development plans and programs.
Entertain complaints, conduct administrative summary proceedings, and issue stoppage Orders and Resolutions in the exercise of quasi-judicial functions.
