4.6.4 Revised IRR of the Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514)

Rule No. 09 Enforcement and Administration of Fire Safety Measures

Section 9.0.3.5 Fire Safety Practitioners (FSP) –
any qualified person, recognized by the BFP, engaged in, but not limited to, the design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance, assessment, and rehabilitation of fire safety construction, suppression and control systems, protective and warning systems and life safety related services, or employed as a safety officer of public and private establishments/companies.

Only FSP issued with Certificate of Competency (COC) shall be allowed to prepare, sign and certify the FSCR, FSCCR and FSMR.

Section 9.0.3.1 Applicability
Under the RIRR, Submission of FSCR, FSCCR and FSMR are now required for
– All private and public buildings, facilities and structures to be constructed, altered or modified, which by reason of their use, size and height are required to install any or combination of the following:
o wet standpipe system;
o automatic fire suppression system and
o automatic fire detection and alarm system

– Those covered by para “A” is also required to submit FSMR annually when securing FSIC for business permit, certificate of annual inspection, DOH license to operate and other permits or licenses.
o The Fire Safety Compliance Certificate (FSCR)
o The FSCCR is required prior to the issuance of FSIC for Occupancy Permit
o The FSMR is required for renewal of FSIC for business permit and other permits

Section 9.0.3.2
What is Fire Safety Compliance Report (FSCR)?

– A written report composed of plans, specifications and design analysis for building prepared by its Engineer Architect –of-Record and Fire Safety Practitioner.
– The Fire Safety Compliance Report is a pre-requisite in granting Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance and FSEC is a pre-requisite for the issuance of Building Permit.

Section 9.0.3.3
What is Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report (FSCCR)?

– A compilation report of all approved submittals, test and acceptance forms of all fire protection and life safety features, which shall form part of the “as-built” documents turned over by the contractor to the building owner.

– FSCCR is a prerequisite for granting of FSIC for occupancy.

Section 9.0.3.4
What is Fire Safety Maintenance Report (FSMR)?

– A written report prepared by the building owner, his/her fire safety practitioner or authorized representative. This is a compilation of the maintenance and testing records kept by the building’s engineering and maintenance department, as a pre-requisite for the issuance of FSIC for Business Mayor’s Permit renewal, Certificate of Annual Inspection for Hospitals, DOH License to operate and other permits or licenses being issued by other government agencies.