- Gabriel Mikael
- Jul 10
- 1 min read
(For residential buildings — single-detached, townhouses, duplexes)
✅ 1. Basic Documentary Requirements
Duly Accomplished Certificate of Completion
As-Built Plans (signed and sealed by professionals)
Building Permit (Original & Photocopy)
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (from BFP)
Photocopy of Valid IDs of the owner/applicant
Barangay Clearance (for occupancy or residency)
🏗️ 2. Technical Documents (Signed & Sealed by Professionals)
Certificate of Completion (Architect or Civil Engineer)
Construction Logbook (showing construction progress)
Construction Photographs (key phases: foundation, framing, completion)
Certificate of Final Inspection (Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Plumbing)
Certificate of Installation/Testing for:
Electrical System
Plumbing System
Mechanical system (if any)
Electrical Permit and Final Electrical Inspection Report
🔥 3. Fire Safety Requirements (from BFP)
Fire extinguisher (minimum 5 lbs)
Fire exits (for multi-storey buildings)
Smoke detectors and alarm system (if applicable)
Emergency lights (if applicable)
💧 4. Utility and Health Clearances
Sanitary/Health Clearance (City/Municipal Health Office)
Water System Clearance (if connected to a utility)
Sewage/Septic Tank Compliance
Electrical Connection Clearance (for utility hookup)
📋 5. Final Steps
Pay corresponding Occupancy Permit Fee
Schedule final inspection by the Office of the Building Official (OBO)
Post the Certificate of Occupancy visibly on site once released
⚠️ Important Notes
All permits and certificates must be consistent with the original building permit.
Occupancy Permit is required before applying for water and electricity service in most LGUs.
No person may lawfully occupy the building without this permit.
