1. Clearance for Aboveground Tank
TANK OF :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Medical and Related Compressed Gas
Cryogenic
Other hazardous materials and chemical
C O N D I T I O N S
1. The distance of the aboveground tank to the line adjoining property or nearest important building shall
not be less than (20) feet or one-half (1/2) of the diameter of the tank whichever is greater;
2. The capacity of the tank and the capacity of crude oil to be stored shall not exceed the quantity
approved by this Department;
3. The tank shall be so located on a stream without tide, it shall when possible, be down-stream from
burnable property;
4. The tank shall be suitably protected from weather and mechanical damage incident to outside use;
5. No combustible materials shall be allowed under or within twenty (20) feet from the tank;
6. The tank shall be all metal gas-tight construction, and equipped with sufficient vents;
7. Tank shall be set on masonry supporters or protectors steel;
8. The tank shall be subject to final inspection by the Chief of the Fire Department upon completion of
installation and as often as may be necessary for the purpose of checking the leakage or defects of
the tank requiring corrections;
9. All pipe openings to the tank, except of vents, shall be provided with suitable valves which shall be
kept close at all times when liquids are not being transferred to or from tank;
10. All openings to the tank except required vents shall be kept securely closed;
11. The tank shall be adequately and properly diked having a capacity of not less than equal in volume to
that of each tank surrounded;
12. Dikes or bund walls required by the preceding paragraph shall be earth or masonry, so constructed
as to afford adequate protection. When dikes surrounds tank containing crude oil, it shall have, in
addition to the above capacity, suitable coping or defectors projecting inwards properly constructed to
minimize the effect of a boil over wave;
13. The capacity of dikes required herein shall be properly maintained. Earthen dikes shall preferably
have a flat section at the top of not less than 2 feet and shall have a slope consistent with the angle of
repose of the materials of which they are constructed;
14. To provide an approved concrete dividing wall not less than twelve (12) inches in thickness of three
(3) feet of earth shall be provided between each tank;
15. No open light or flame should be used except electric incandescent lights installed in compliance with
the Philippine Electrical Code;
16. Liquids shall be withdrawn from the tank without unnecessary exposure by a substantially constructed
discharges device of approved design which will prevent the delivery of leaking of liquid when not in
use;
17. Provided that before storing crude oil in said tank, sufficient supply of fully charged portable fire
extinguisher at least five (5) units of 10 lbs dry chemical fire extinguishers at readily accessible and
conspicuous place in the immediate vicinity of the tank storage and the regularly employed personnel
be instructed and trained in their use;
18. Smoking or carrying of matches or other smoking materials shall be strictly prohibited. Suitable “NO
SMOKING” signs shall be conspicuously posted in the premises of storage;
19. Adequate provisions shall be in the storage property to supervise storage and prevent access of
unauthorized persons;
20. That the electrical installations of the premises shall be certified by the City Electrician of the City
Engineer‟s Office;
21. The necessary storage license and permit fees shall first be paid to the Office of the City Treasurer
before storage in the tank shall be done;
22. Provided further, that the necessary building permit shall first be secured before actual construction
and installation shall be done; and
23. That violations of any of the above conditions, or circumstances deemed advisable, or change of
ownership or capacity as well as to change of contents of aid tank shall be deemed sufficient ground
for the suspension or revocation of the permit and license to be granted and hold the grantee
applicant herein liable to the penalties provided for by the Republic Act 9514 otherwise known as the
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.
2.
Clearance for Underground Tank
TANK OF :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Medical and Related Compressed Gas
Cryogenic
Other hazardous materials and chemical
C O N D I T I O N S
1. The distance of the aboveground tank to the line adjoining property or nearest important building shall
not be less than (20) feet or one-half (1/2) of the diameter of the tank whichever is greater;
2. The capacity of the tank shall not exceed above stated gallons for storage of underground tank;
3. The tank shall be so located as to avoid possible danger from high water. When tank is located on
stream without tide, it shall, when possible, be down-stream from burnable property.
4. No kiosk or refreshment stand of any kind shall be operated within the storage site;
5. The tank shall be buried underground with tip of the tank not less than two (2) feet below the surface
of the ground and below the level of any piping to which the tank or tanks may be connected. In lieu
of the two-feet cover, tank or tanks may be buried under twelve (12) inches of earth and a cover of
reinforced concrete at least six (6) inches in thickness provided, which shall extend at least one (1)
foot beyond the outline of the tank or tanks in all directions and that concrete cover to be placed on
firm, well tamped earth foundation. Where water is encountered, tank shall be placed in approved
water-tight concrete enclosure;
6. That all open galvanized iron vent pipes are arranged for proper draining, or an automatically
operated vent, shall be provided for each tank, as the case may be. The lower end of the bend pipe
shall not extend through the tip into the tank for a distance of more than one (1) inch. Vent opening
shall be covered(preferably by equivalent) and shall be sufficient area and shall be provided with
weather proof hoods and terminate outside of the building higher than fill pipe opening, and not less
than fourteen (14) feet above the adjacent ground level and shall discharge only upward or
horizontally in order to disperse vapors;
7. That all pipes shall be at least twelve (12) inches underground, shall have a fall toward the tanks,
shall be free of traps, sags, or pockets, and shall be stranded, full weight galvanized iron or
equivalent;
8. To provide an approved concrete wall of not less than twelve (12) inches in thickness or three (3)
feet of earth shall be provided between each tank;
9. That the underground tanks shall have separate filling tanks extending up to the pipe shall be carried
down to within two (2) inches of the bottom of the tanks and that all tanks openings shall always be
locked except when in use;
10. No open light or flame shall be used except electric incandescent lights installed in compliance with
the Philippine Electrical Code;
11. That, except drums, or any other containers, whether filled or empty or funnel or any description shall
be allowed to remain on or near the premises and no combustible materials shall be permitted within
ten (10) feet from the tanks and dispensing device;
12. That inflammables shall be withdrawn from the tank or tanks without unnecessary exposure by a
substantially constructed discharge device of approved location and design which will prevent the
accidental delivery or leaking of inflammable when not in use;
13. All gauging devices shall be approved type and substantially secured to concrete or mason
foundation suitably raised or elevated and/or proper designed and dimensions to normally prevent
any portions of motor vehicles from collision from the device;
14. Systems, wherein continuous pressure is maintained on the storage tank in connection with a
gauging devices, is prohibited;
15. That prior to the installation, the underground tank should be protected against corrosion on the
outside, but in every case at least equivalent to the preliminary coating of red lead followed by a
heavy coating of asphalt;
16. That before the tanks or piping is covered from sight, it shall be subject to the inspection and approval
of the District Fire Marshall. No alteration, repair or replacement to the tanks, pumps, or discharging
device and vents, or change of contents of the tanks shall be made except with the approval of the
said aforesaid official authority;
17. That no stove, cords, torch, fire, or official light or other apparatus, device or equipment capable of
igniting flammable liquids or spark emitting device shall be allowed in or about the premises of the
storage. Suitable “No Smoking” and “Stop Motor While Filing” signs should be conspicuously
displayed;
18. That there shall be provided a readily accessible and conspicuous places in the immediate vicinity of
the tank storage such approved, fully charged portable fire extinguishers, at least two (2) units of
twenty (20) lbs dry chemical extinguishers, and the regularly employed personnel shall be instructed
and trained in their use;
19. Adequate provision shall be made in the storage property to supervise the storage and prevent
access of unauthorized persons;
20. That the electrical installation of the premises shall be certified by the City Electrician of the city
Engineer Office;
21. That the necessary building permits shall be first secured before actual construction and installation
shall be done, and provided further the necessary storage license and permit fee shall be paid first to
the Office of the Treasurer before storage in the tanks shall be done: and
22. That violations of any of the above conditions, or circumstances deemed advisable, or change of
ownership or capacity as well as to change of contents of aid tank shall be deemed sufficient ground
for the suspension or revocation of the permit and license to be granted and hold the grantee
applicant herein liable to the penalties provided for by the Republic Act 9514 otherwise known as the
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.
3. Clearance for Installation of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG)
CONDITIONS
1. The distance of the aboveground tank to the line adjoining property or nearest important building shall
not be less than twenty (20) feet or one-half (1/2) of the diameter of the tank which ever is greater;
2. The capacity of the tank and the capacity of the crude oil to be stored shall not be exceed the quantity
approved by the BFP;
3. The tank shall be so located on a stream without tide, it shall when possible, be down-stream from
burnable property;
4. The tank shall be suitably protected from weather and mechanical damage incident to outside use;
5. No combustible materials shall be allowed under or within twenty (20) feet from the tank;
6. The tank shall be all metal gas-tight construction and equipped with sufficient vents;
7. Tank shall be set on masonry supporters or protectors steel;
8. The tank shall be subject to final inspection by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative upon completion of installation and as often as may be necessary for the purpose of
checking for leakage or defects of the tank requiring corrections;
9. All pipe openings to the tank, except of vents shall be provided with suitable valves which shall be
kept closed at all times when liquids are not being transferred to or from tank;
10. All openings to the tank except required vents shall be kept securely closed;
11. The tank shall be adequately and properly dike having a capacity of not less than equal in volume to
that of each tank surrounded;
12. Dikes or bund walls required by the preceding paragraph shall be earth or masonry, so constructed
as to afford adequate protection. When dikes surrounds tank containing crude oil, it shall have, in
addition to the above capacity, suitable coping or detectors projecting inwards properly constructed to
minimize the effect of a boil over wave;
13. The capacity of dikes required herein shall be properly maintained. Earthen dikes shall preferably
have a flat section at the top of not less than 2 feet and shall have a slope consistent with the angle of
repose of the materials of which they are constructed;
14. To provide an approved concrete dividing wall of not less than twelve (12) inches in thickness of three
(3) feet of earth shall be provided between each tank;
15. No open light or flame should be used except electric incandescent lights installed in compliance with
the Philippine Electrical Code;
16. Liquids shall be withdrawn from the tank without unnecessary exposure by a substantially
constructed discharge device of approved design which will prevent the delivery of leaking of liquid
when not in use;
17. Provided that before storing crude oil in said tank, sufficient supply of fully charged portable fire
extinguishers at least 5 units of 10 lbs dry chemical fire extinguishers at readily accessible and
conspicuous place in the immediate vicinity of the tank storage and the regularly employed personnel
be instructed and trained in their use;
18. Smoking or carrying of matches or other smoking materials shall be strictly prohibited. Suitable „NO
SMOKING” signs shall be conspicuously posted in the premises of storage;
19. Adequate provisions shall be made in the storage property to supervise the storage and prevent
access of unauthorized persons;
20. That the electrical installations of the premises shall be certified by the City Electrician of the City
Engineering‟s Office;
21. The necessary Fire Safety Clearance for the Installation of LPG System fees shall first be paid to the
BFP before storage in the tank shall be done;
22. Provide further, that the necessary building permit shall first be secured before actual construction
and installation shall be done; and
23. That violations of any of the above conditions, or circumstances deemed advisable, or change of
ownership or capacity as well as to change of contents of aid tank shall be deemed sufficient ground
for the suspension or revocation of the permit and license to be granted and hold the grantee
applicant herein liable to the penalties provided for by the Republic Act No. 9514, otherwise known as
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.
4.
Clearance for Tank Truck
TANKTRUCK OF :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Medical and Related Compressed Gas
Cryogenic
Other hazardous materials and chemical
CONDITIONS
Tank truck should be at all times in good state or repair, clean and free of leaks.
2. Tank truck shall not be equipped with artificial light other than electricity. Lighting circuits should have
over-current protection device (fuse or circuit breakers). The wiring shall have sufficient carrying
capacity and mechanical strength and shall be suitably secured, insulated and protected against
physical damage.
3. Tank truck should be equipped with rubber tires.
4. The driver, operator or attendant of the truck should not leave the vehicle while it is being filled or
discharged.
5. Smoking by truck driver or their helpers shall not be permitted while they are driving their trucks on
the road, while making deliveries, filling tank truck, or making any repairs to the truck.
6. Motors of tank truck should be shut down during making and breaking hose connections. Loading or
unloading is done without the use of power pump on the tank truck, motors shall be shut down
throughout such operations. No tank compartments shall be loaded to a volume in excess of 99.5% of
its capacity.
7. The tank truck should be equipped and maintained with at least one approved fire extinguisher of a
type suitable for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. Fire extinguishers should be kept in good
operating condition at all times and should be located in an accessible place in the tank truck.
Wherever refilling or filling work is conducted, fire extinguishers must be on and readied for
emergency by an experienced operator until the operation is completed.
8. Draw-off valve or faucets projecting beyond frame at rear vehicle should be adequately protected
against collision by steel bumpers other means of equal protection.
9. Tank trucks and vehicle chassis shall be electrically bonded. Provisions shall be made in the truck
structure for the bondage of vehicle to the fill pipe during truck loading operations. Hose shall be
duplex metal lined or equivalent with approved shut-off nozzle and an adequate bonding cable
securely closed before the bond wire is disconnected from the cargo truck.
10. The tank truck shall be bonded to the fill pipe when loading. The bond wire connection shall be made
prior to opening the dome covers and shall be securely closed before the bond wire is disconnected
from the cargo truck.
11. A red flag shall be conspicuously displayed at each end of the vehicle.
12. A tank truck shall not stand or remain on any street more than one-half hour at a time.
13. This permit must always be conveyed while the tank truck is in operation and should be
SURRENDERED or RENEWED upon expiration.
14. Violation of any of the above conditions when the tank truck is loaded shall IPSO FACTO immediately
cause this Permit to become NULL and VOID and shall hold its operator or owner of the tank truck
liable to the penalties provided for by the Ordinance of the City/Municipality of _________
5.
Clearance for Cargo Transportation
FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE FOR TRANSPORT OF:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Matches
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Medical and Related Compressed Gas
Cryogenic
Other hazardous materials and chemicals
CONDITIONS
1. Tank vehicle should be at all times in good state or repair, clean and free of leaks.
2. The driver, operator or attendant of any tank shall not leave the vehicle while it is being filled or
discharged. Delivery hose, when attached to a tank vehicle, shall be considered to be part of the
tank vehicle.
3. Tank vehicle shall not be equipped with artificial light other than electricity. Lighting circuits
should have over-current protection device (fuse or circuit breakers). The wiring shall have
sufficient carrying capacity and mechanical strength and shall be suitably secured, insulated and
protected against physical damage.
4. Motors of tank vehicle shall be shut down during making and breaking hose connections.
Loading or unloading is done without the use of power pump on the tank vehicle, motors shall be
shut down throughout such operations. No tank vehicle compartments shall be loaded to a
volume in excess of 99.5% of its capacity.
5. The tank vehicle shall be bonded to the fill pipe when loading. The bond-wire connection shall be
made prior to opening the dome covers. It shall be maintained in place during the entire filling
operation and the dome covers shall be securely closed before bond wire is disconnected from
the tank vehicle. Tank vehicle and vehicle chassis shall be electrically bonded. Provisions shall
be made in the truck structure for the bondage of vehicle to the fill pipe during vehicle loading
operations. Hose shall be duplex metal lined or equivalent with approved shut-off nozzle and an
adequate bonding cable securely closed before the bond wire is disconnected from the cargo
truck.
6. Simultaneous delivery to underground tanks from two or more discharge hoses shall made by
means of mechanically tight connection between the hose and the fill pipe.
7. Smoking by tank driver, helpers, repairmen or other personnel shall not be permitted while they
are driving their trucks on the road, while making deliveries, filling or making any repairs to the
tank vehicles.
8. The tank vehicle shall be equipped and maintained with at least one approved fire extinguisher
of a type suitable for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. Fire extinguishers should be kept in
good operating condition at all times and should be located in an accessible place in the tank
truck. Wherever refilling or filling work is conducted, fire extinguishers must be on and readied
for emergency by an experienced operator until the operation is completed.
9. Draw-off valve or faucets projecting beyond frame at rear vehicle should be adequately
protected against collision by steel bumpers other means of equal protection.
10. The tank vehicle shall be bonded to the fill pipe when loading. The bond wire connection shall be
made prior to opening the dome covers and shall be securely closed before the bond wire is
disconnected from the cargo truck.
11. A red flag shall be conspicuously displayed at each end of the vehicle and the diamond-shaped
PLACARD shall displayed on the ends and sides of tank vehicle.
12. A tank vehicle shall not stand or remain on any street more than one-half hour at a time.
13. This permit must always be conveyed while the tank truck is in operation and should be
SURRENDERED or RENEWED upon expiration.
14. Violation of any of the above conditions when the tank truck is loaded shall IPSO FACTO
immediately cause this Permit to become NULL and VOID and shall hold its operator or owner of
the tank truck liable to the penalties provided for by the Ordinance of the City/Municipality of
______________________.
6. Clearance for Fireworks Exhibition
CONDITIONS
1. That a permit to posses and display fireworks shall first secured from the Philippine National Police;
That the fireworks be fired at a distance of 100 feet away from the people;
That no fireworks shall be allowed to project downwards or sideways;
That a responsible person of at least 21 years of age and with adequate knowledge of handling fireworks
shall be assigned to supervise fireworks display;
That sufficient approved type of first aid fire protection equipment shall be on hand at the site during
fireworks exhibitions; and
That any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed of in a
safe way; and
That the nearest Fire Station shall be notified of such exhibitions.
7. Clearance
for
Oil-Burning
Equipment
SECTION 10.4.14.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Use of oil burning equipment shall be of type acceptable to the Bureau of Product Standards of the
Department of Trade and Industry (BPS-DTI).
b. The grade of fuel used in a burner shall be that for which the burner is approved, and as stipulated by
the manufacturer. Crankcase oil or any oil containing gasoline shall not be used.
c. The installation shall be made in accordance with the Philippine Mechanical Code, with plans duly
sealed and signed by a professional mechanical engineer and shall be submitted to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, and the following guidelines:
CONDITION
1. That the proposed installation shall be in accordance with the approved plans on file with this
Office and is in conformity with the Provisions of RA 9514 known as Fire Code of the
Philippines 2008 and its implementing Rules and Regulations.
2. That a duly licensed contractor (PEE/PME/CE/ARCHITECT) shall be engaged to undertake the
installations/construction.
3. That a certificate of completion duly signed by the contractor in charge of installation/
construction shall be submitted not later than five (5) days after completion of the installation.
4. That a certificate of final inspection and permit to operate be secured before its operation.
5. That the above stated equipment shall be inspected periodically to determine compliance with
the provision of the Fire Code and condemned Notice for Violation of Permit to operate for the
continues operation of the equipment.
8. Clearance for Toy Balloons
CONDITION
1. No Open Flame, No Smoking, No Sharp Material, No Electrical Installation, No Mechanical
Equipment, No Hot Object or the Like, shall be allowed inside or within the Vicinity of production
area or where Toy Balloons are inflated or where inflated Toy Balloons are present;
2. Only those Approved and Authorized materials and Gases shall be used in making or Inflating
Toy Balloons;
3. Making or Inflating Toy Balloons shall be performed by Qualified and Competent Person/s;
4. All Inflated Toy Balloons shall have the Markings stating
“ WARNING: BEWARE DANGER OF TOY BALLONS EXPLOSION! DON‟T EXPOSE OR
PLACE BALLOON NEAR OPEN FLAME, HOT OBJECTS, SHARP MATERIALS AND THE
LIKE.”
9. Fire Safety Clearance for Hotworks
Operation
SECTION 10.4.2.2 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR HOTWORKS OPERATIONS:
No welding and cutting operations in salvage yards shall be conducted without a fire safety clearance
issued by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction for hotworks operations.
IMPORTANT: SAFETY OFFICER shall be responsible in checking Fire Safety Precautions and
shall be liable in authorizing hot work despite the presence of the following conditions:
Available sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers in service/operable.
Hot work equipment in good repair.
Requirements within 35 ft (10 m) of work.
Flammable liquids, dust, lint, and all deposits removed.
Explosive atmosphere in area eliminated.
Floors swept clean.
Combustible floors wet down, covered with damp sand or fire-resistant sheets.
Remove other combustibles where possible. Otherwise protect with fire-resistant tarpaulins or metal
shields.
All wall and floor openings covered.
Fire resistant tarpaulins suspended beneath work.
Work on walls or ceilings/enclosed equipment
Construction is noncombustible and without combustible covering or insulation.
Combustibles on other side of walls moved away.
Dangers exist by conduction of heat into another area.
Enclosed equipment cleaned of all combustibles.
Containers purged of flammable liquids/vapors.
Fire watch/hot work area monitoring
Fire watch will be provided during and for 30 minutes after work, including any coffee or lunch breaks.
Fire watch is supplied with suitable extinguishers
Fire watch is trained in use of this equipment and in sounding alarm.
Fire watch may be required for adjoining areas, above and below.
Monitor hot work area for 30 minutes after job is completed.
Other Precautions Taken
Contact numbers of nearest fire station conspicuously displayed in the designated area.
Is area protected with smoke or heat detection.
Ample ventilation to remove smoke/vapor from work area.
10.
Fire Clearance for Fumigation and
Thermal Insecticidal Fogging
SECTION 10.4.9.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE
No person shall engage in fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging without a fire safety
clearance from the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction. An operational license for
fumigators from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is a prerequisite for the issuance of
such clearance.
For the issuance of clearance, the following must be complied with:
The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall be notified in writing at least (3) days before
closing any structure or ship for fumigation or opening spaces for fogging.
Notification shall provide the following information:
Business name of the applicant, its address and contact number;
Location or name of establishment/address to be fumigated or where fogging operations are to be
conducted;
Fumigations or insecticides, as well as thermal devices, to be used;
Person(s) responsible for the operation; and
Date and time of operation
Notice of any fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging shall be served at least one (1) day to the
occupants involved in the premises to give them sufficient time for evacuation or appropriate
preparation for the operation.
CONDITION
1. SOURCES OF IGNITION:
A. All fires, open flame, and similar sources of ignition shall not be allowed in spaces under
fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging.
B. B. Electricity shall be shut off, except that circulating fans may be used, provided that
such equipment designed and installed so as not to be as ignition hazard;
2. BREATHING APPARATUS REQUIRED – All persons engaged in the business of fumigation
or thermal insecticidal fogging shall maintain and have available approved air breathing
apparatus:
3. NOTIFICATION OF FUMIGATION – The City/Municipal Fire Marshal shall be notified at least
twenty-four (24) hours before any building or structure or ship is to be closed for fumigation;
4. WATCHMAN REQUIRED DURING FUMIGATION – When a flammable gas or substance is
used for fumigation, and the premises are sealed to keep the fumigant in suspension in the
air, the owner of the premises shall be required to supervise the operation on a twenty
four(24) hours basis, from the time the premises have been fumigated until all ventilation
work has been completed;
5. SEALED OF BUILDING – Except for approved tarpaulins and irrespective of the type of
fumigant employed, the use of paper or other similar non-fire retardant material as well as
sealing of cracks, casement, and the like, is prohibited;
6. WARNING SIGNS – Whenever fumigants are used or stored, conspicuous warning signs
bearing the “ Skull and Crossbones” emblem, with the words “ Dangerous!, Poison Gas!,
Keep Out “, and designating the name of the fumigant, the Fumigators Name, Address and
Telephone No., shall be posted in such location as to give adequate warning thereof;
7. VENTILATION AND CLEAN UP – In the end of the exposure period, fumigators, shall safely
and properly ventilate the premises and contents and properly disposed of all fumigant
containers, residues, debris and materials used in the fumigation;
8. THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING LIQUIDS – No thermal insecticidal fogging liquid that
has flash point below 37.5° C shall be used;
9. FLAMMABLE FUM IGANTS RESTRICTED – The use of carbon bisulfate (CS2) and hydro
cyanic acid (HCN) shall be restricted to agricultural fumigants;
10. WAREHOUSE FUMIGATION – In warehouse or other structures used from the storage of
produce, tarp fumigation are not more than five (5) percent of the total volume in cubic meters
of the warehouse maybe permitted without notification to City/Municipal Fire Marshal,
provided that the fumigation is conducted with a permit as above specified.
11. Storage Clearance for Combustible &
Flammable Liquids
STORAGE CLEARANCE FOR:
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Other hazardous materials and chemicals
CONDITIONS
1. That the flammable liquids shall be stored in containers of non-combustible construction, equipped
with suitable metal cover;
2. That flammable liquids shall be stored in that portion of the building wherein it will not constitute an
obstruction thereof;
3. That contact of leakage from containers with rags, cotton or other fibrous combustible materials shall
be avoided;
4. That no open light or flame should be used except electric lights;
5. That the electrical installation of the premises shall be certified to by the City Electrician of the City
Engineers Office;
6. That the necessary Mayor‟s Permit and Municipal License fees shall be first paid to the Office of the
city Treasures; and
7. That violation of any of the above conditions shall be sufficient ground for the suspension or
revocation of the permit and license to be granted and holds the applicant liable to the penalties
provided for by the Republic Act No. 9514, otherwise known as Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.
12.
Fire Safety Clearance for Storage of
Hazardous Materials and Chemicals
STORAGE CLEARANCE FOR:
A. Nitrocellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin)
B. Combustible Fibers
C. Combustible Commodities
D. Matches
E. Magnesium
F. Medical and related Compressed Gas
G. Cryogenic
H. Other hazardous materials and chemicals
CONDITIONS
1. That the flammable liquids shall be stored in containers of non-combustible construction, equipped with
suitable metal cover;
2. That flammable liquids shall be stored in that portion of the building wherein it will not constitute an
obstruction thereof;
3. That contact of leakage from containers with rags, cotton or other fibrous combustible materials shall
be avoided;
4. That no open light or flame should be used except electric lights;
5. That the electrical installation of the premises shall be certified to by the City Electrician of the City
Engineers Office;
6. That the necessary Fire Code Revenues stated at Section 12.0.0.2 of the Implementing Rules and
Regulations of Republic Act 9514, otherwise known as Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 shall be
first paid.
7. That violation of any of the above conditions shall be sufficient ground for the suspension or
revocation of the permit and license to be granted and holds the applicant liable to the penalties
provided for by the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 (R.A. 9514).
13. Fire Safety Clearance for Conveyance of
Hazardous Materials and Chemicals
CONVEYANCE CLEARANCE FOR:
A. Nitrocellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin)
B. Combustible Fibers
C. Combustible Commodities
D. Matches
E. Magnesium
F. Medical and related Compressed Gas
G. Cryogenic
H. Other hazardous materials and chemicals
CONDITIONS
1. Tank vehicle should be at all times in good state or repair, clean and free of leaks.
2. The driver, operator or attendant of any tank shall not leave the vehicle while it is being filled or
discharged. Delivery hose, when attached to a tank vehicle, shall be considered to be part of the
tank vehicle.
3. Tank vehicle shall not be equipped with artificial light other than electricity. Lighting circuits
should have over-current protection device (fuse or circuit breakers). The wiring shall have
sufficient carrying capacity and mechanical strength and shall be suitably secured, insulated and
protected against physical damage.
4. Motors of tank vehicle shall be shut down during making and breaking hose connections.
Loading or unloading is done without the use of power pump on the tank vehicle, motors shall be
shut down throughout such operations. No tank vehicle compartments shall be loaded to a
volume in excess of 99.5% of its capacity.
5. The tank vehicle shall be bonded to the fill pipe when loading. The bond-wire connection shall be
made prior to opening the dome covers. It shall be maintained in place during the entire filling
operation and the dome covers shall be securely closed before bond wire is disconnected from
the tank vehicle. Tank vehicle and vehicle chassis shall be electrically bonded. Provisions shall
be made in the truck structure for the bondage of vehicle to the fill pipe during vehicle loading
operations. Hose shall be duplex metal lined or equivalent with approved shut-off nozzle and an
adequate bonding cable securely closed before the bond wire is disconnected from the cargo
truck.
6. Simultaneous delivery to underground tanks from two or more discharge hoses shall made by
means of mechanically tight connection between the hose and the fill pipe.
7. Smoking by tank driver, helpers, repairmen or other personnel shall not be permitted while they
are driving their trucks on the road, while making deliveries, filling or making any repairs to the
tank vehicles.
8. The tank vehicle shall be equipped and maintained with at least one approved fire extinguisher
of a type suitable for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. Fire extinguishers should be kept in
good operating condition at all times and should be located in an accessible place in the tank
truck. Wherever refilling or filling work is conducted, fire extinguishers must be on and readied
for emergency by an experienced operator until the operation is completed.
9. Draw-off valve or faucets projecting beyond frame at rear vehicle should be adequately
protected against collision by steel bumpers other means of equal protection.
10. The tank vehicle shall be bonded to the fill pipe when loading. The bond wire connection shall be
made prior to opening the dome covers and shall be securely closed before the bond wire is
disconnected from the cargo truck.
11. A red flag shall be conspicuously displayed at each end of the vehicle and the diamond-shaped
PLACARD shall displayed on the ends and sides of tank vehicle.
12. A tank vehicle shall not stand or remain on any street more than one-half hour at a time.
13. This permit must always be conveyed while the tank truck is in operation and should be
SURRENDERED or RENEWED upon expiration.
14. Violation of any of the above conditions when the tank truck is loaded shall IPSO FACTO
immediately cause this Permit to become NULL and VOID and shall hold its operator or owner of
the tank truck liable to the penalties provided for by the Ordinance of the City/Municipality of
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14.
Certificate for the Completion of Fire
Drill/Seminar
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:
a.
Letter request address to City/Municipal Fire Marshal
15. Fire Incident Clearance
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:
For Residential Occupancy :
a.
Affidavit of Fire Losses
b. Certification from Barangay Captain certifying the occurrence of
fire to be issued to the said victim.
c.
Medical Certificate from Hospital
d. Fire Insurance Policy (if any)
For Business Occupancy :
Affidavit of Fire Losses
Certification from Barangay Captain certifying the occurrence of fire to
be issued to the said victim.
Building permit & Occupancy Permit
Fire Insurance Policy (if any)