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C. Fire Protection
1. Installation of any or all the following pre-engineered suppression systems:
29. Fire exit drill shall be conducted at least
A. 4 a. Ceiling Type Fire Suppression System using other extinguishing
B. 2 agents with automatic heat and smoke detection.
C. 3 b. Liquefied Gaseous Fire Suppression System in high hazard areas
D. As needed within the building premises or structure.

2. Installation/Provision of portable fire protection (fire extinguisher) for the

_________ 30. A mechanical device consisting of linkages and horizon-
different types of hazard in any type of occupancy shall be increased by 20%
tal bar across a door, which when pushed from the inside will cause
from the standard requirements.
the door to open and facilities exit from the building structure or facil-
ity. 3. Provision/Installation of dry and wet standpipe. Wet standpipe must be op-
erational with fire keys and not through gravity or overhead tanks.
A. Panic Hardware 4. Installation of automatic alarm and signaling system according to established
B. Horizontal Channel standards.
C. Damper
D. Means of Egress (Exit Details)
D. Impact Barriers
1. Provision/Construction of a minimum of two (2) secondary fire exits, remote
_________ 31. For any hotel or dormitory having accommodation of from each other, with travel distance of 20% less from the standard require-
fifteen or more guests shall be provided with what type of fire detec- ments.
tion and alarm system. 2. Installation/Provision of all the following in the secondary exits, to wit:

a. Fire resistive door with panic hardware.

A. Automatic
B. Manual b. Self-closing fire door with minimum width of 20% more from stan-
C. Positive dard requirement.

c. Battery-operated emergency light in all of the stair landings.

ANSWER KEY
d. Termination of all exits to public egress, continuous and unob-
structed at all times.
1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. B 9A 10. D
3. All fire exits must be mechanically pressurized.
11. C 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. D
4. Installation of illuminated exit signs in conspicuous place leading to emer-
21. A 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. A gency exits.

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E. Fire Safety and Prevention Programs
C. If compliance was not effected or if compliance
1. Creation of fire brigade organization with Certificate of Competency (COC)
does not conform to the required standards, the first
of members issued by the BFP.
violation is committed and the violator shall be
2. Compulsory attendance for all members of the fire brigade in all fire safety fined and further ordered to effect the correction.
seminars conducted in the building, facility or structure. D. Only A and C are correct.
3. Conduct of fire evacuation drill quarterly with corresponding certification
issued by the OC/MFM concerned. 27. Which of the following statement about fire code fee is not cor-
rect?
4. Compulsory attendance of all occupants to at least two (2) fire safety semi-
nars in the building annually.
A. Fire Safety Inspection Fee is a fee charged for the
5. Compulsory briefing/orientation of all new tenants and/or occupants on conduct of fire safety inspection equivalent to all
fire safety program of the building within one (1) month upon regular em- fees charged by the local government, building
ployment in any office/business within the building, facility or structure. official, or by other government agencies con-
VIII. GRACE PERIOD cerned in the granting of pertinent permits or li-
censes.
The owner/administrator/occupant shall complete the construction/
B. Storage Clearance Fee is a fee derived from trans-
renovation of the building, facility or structure including the installation and
porting flammable and combustible materials
final testing of fire protection and warning systems and other requirements in
the approved application within six (6) months from the date of approval of the C. Conveyance Clearance Fee is a fee derived from
pro-posed Alternative and/or Remedial Fire Safety Measure, pro-vided, that a transporting flammable and combustible materials
duly notarized Affidavit of Undertaking shall be executed by the owner or his D. Fie Code Fines is fee derived from imposition of ad-
authorized representative stating compliance with the conditions set, notwith- ministrative fines and penalties.
standing appropriate measures undertaken to ensure reasonable fire safety
during compliance. 28. When applying for a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate, the appli-
cant shall do the following, except:
IX. REPEALING CLAUSE

All directives, issuances, memoranda inconsistent with this Memoran- A. Secure application form with the list of requirements
dum Circular are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. from the Customer Relation Officer (CRO)
Certificates of Exemption on the installation of Automatic Fire Suppres- B. Submit duly accomplished application form with
sion System (sprinkler system) issued prior to this Memorandum Circular, ex- complete requirements to the CRO
cept those eligible Certificates of Ex-emption with corresponding BFP Order or C. Present claim stub to the CRO
PC/INP Order, signed and issued by the Chief, BFP or Director General, PC/INP, D. Pay the Fire Code Fee Collection to the City/
respectively, are hereby nullified. However, all eligible Certificates of Ex- Municipal Treasurer

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upon effectivity of this Memorandum Circular.
C. Both such fine and imprisonment
D. All of the above
X. EFFECTIVITY

_________ 24. The following are violations that must be corrected within This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.
twenty-four (24) hours, except:

A. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire

hydrants
B. Giving false or malicious alarms
C. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure
of fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers
D. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy within
the prescribe time limit.

_________ 25. The penalty shall be imposed by the Regional Director BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY, DILG:
upon the recommendation of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction thru channel. This can also be delegated to the Provincial/
(ORIG SIGNED)
District Fire Marshal having jurisdiction;
ATTY. MARIUS P. CORPUS
A. Declaration of public nuisance Undersecretary for Public Safety
B. Stoppage of operation/ closure order
C. Abatement
D. Posting of Warning Sign

_________ 26. The following are facts on the imposition of fines, except

A. Before a fine is imposed, the violator shall first be

informed of his/her violation and ordered to correct
the same immediately, if feasible, or within a rea-
sonable period of time.
B. Administrative fine shall be imposed for every viola-
tion

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requirements that are related to means of egress
shall be complied with.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
D. A temporary Fire Safety Inspection Certificate can
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
be issued to owner/administrator of building or es-
tablishment if partial compliance was effected to
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER: 2012 –06 their building/ establishment.

FOR : LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES, CITY TREASURERS _________ 21.What is the maximum imposable administrative fine?
AND OTHER CONCERNED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS AND WITHIN THE NATIONAL A. 50,000 pesos
CAPITAL REGION B. 10,000 pesos
C. 25,000 pesos
SUBJECT : COLLECTION OF FIRE CODE REVENUES D. 500,000 pesos

DATE : 09 JANUARY 2011 _________ 22. If a person without authority, maliciously removes the
____________________________________________________________________________________________
sign that a building or structure is a fire hazard/ fire trap place by the
In view of the necessity of maximizing the resources of the Bureau of authorized person shall be liable for imprisonment for thirty (30) days or
Fire Protection ( hereinafter referred to as “BFP”, for brevity) in accordance a fine not exceeding:
with Republic Act No. 9514 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, all
government officials within the National Capital Region (hereinafter referred to A. 100,000 pesos
as “NCR”, for brevity) are hereby directed to recognize the authority of the BFP B. 10,000 pesos
in the assessment and collection of the Fire Code Revenues, particularly the C. 1,000 pesos
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION FEE. D. 100 pesos

_________ 23 In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate

The authority of the BFP in the assessment and collection of the Fire
the fire hazard as provided in the provision of the Fire Code, the viola-
Code Revenues is clearly granted in Section 13 and Section 13-A of Republic Act
tor, shall upon conviction, be punished by:
No 9514, otherwise known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008”, to wit:

A. Imprisonment of not less that six (6) months nor more that
“ Section 13. Collection of Taxes, Fees and Fines—All six (6) years
taxes, fees and fines provided in this Code shall be col- B. By a fine of not more than one hundred thousand pesos
lected by the BFP: Provided, that twenty percent (20%) of (100,000 pesos)

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by the city of municipal government concerned, which
shall appropriate the same exclusively for the use of the
Marshal, such is still appealable to the District/
operation and maintenance of its local fire station, includ-
Provincial Fire Marshal.
ing the construction and repair of fire station: Provided,
B. Payment of administrative fine would absolve the
further, that the remaining eighty percent (80%) shall be
owner/administrator in correcting the noted viola-
remitted to the National Treasury under a trust fund as-
tions on his/her buildings/ establishments
signed for the modernization of the BFP.
C. The building owner/ administrator may elevate his/
her appeal to the higher authority up to the Secre-
tary of the Interior and Local Government and the Section 13-A. Assessment of Fire Code Taxes, Fees and
latter’s decision is final and executor. Fines.– The assessment of fire code taxes, fees and
D. Fire Safety Inspection must be conducted at least fines is vested upon the BFP. The BFP shall subject, sub-
twice a year on every building/establishment to ject to the approval of the DILG, prescribe the procedural
ensure compliance and fire safety. rules for such purpose.”

_________ 20. The following conditions are in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Fire Code. However, not all of it was correct. One is cer- The Fire Safety Inspection Fee is among the Fire Code Revenues, which
the BFP is authorized to collect as prerequisite to the grants of permits and/or
tainly in violation of our established rules and regulations that when-
licenses by local government. Section 12.0.0.2 (A)(6) of the Implementing Rules
ever you choose it, there is a corresponding administrative penalty
and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9514 states, to wit:
which you think is.
“6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee. Fee charged for the
A. It is true that in a building, if automatic sprinkler is conduct of Fire Safety Inspection equivalent to ten per
required, the responsible person is its owner. Hence, centum (10%) of all fees charged by the building
if the owner failed to comply with the requirement, official, or by the Local Government or by other gov-
the lessee/occupant thereof could not be issued ernment agencies concerned in the granting of per-
with fire safety inspection certificate also. tinent permits or licenses”
B. Conveyance clearance fee is a fee derived from
the transportation of flammable and combustible
Based on the foregoing, all concerned government officials within their
materials.
respective territorial jurisdictions in the NCR are hereby directed to abide by
C. Requirements for interlocking or scissors typed stairs
the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 9514 and its Implementing Rules
shall only be applied to newly constructed build- and Regulations on the authority of the BFP to assess and collect the necessary
ings/establishments. On the other hand, in case of Fire Safety Inspection Fees, required to be paid by the applicants prior to the
existing building, interlocking or scissor typed stairs issuance of their Business Permits. All collections made prior to the effectivity
may be allowed provided that the other fire safety

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establishments the brand of fire extinguishers ap-

propriate on their buildings/ establishments
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
_________ 16. Hereunder are the classification of occupancy with its
corresponding meaning. However, one of which is wrong. Can you tell OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
which is which? January 4, 2011

A. Assembly occupancies include, but not limited to, MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

NUMBER: 2011-05
all buildings or portion of buildings used for gather-
ing together of fifty (50) or more persons for such
purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment,
TO : ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS,
eating etc. PROVINCIAL/ DISTRICT FIRE MARSHALS
B. Educational occupancies include all buildings or CITY AND MUNICIPAL FIRE MARSHALS
portions thereof used for gathering of group of six
SUBJECT : INTENSIFYING FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT IN THE BUREAU OF
(6) or more persons for purposes on instructions.
FIRE PROTECTION AND INSTITUTIONALIZ-ING STANDARD PROC-
C. Business buildings include stores, markets and other
ESSES IN THE CONDUCT OF INSPECTION AND DEFINING AC-
rooms, buildings, or structures for the display and
COUNTABILITIES OF CONCERNED BFP PERSONNEL IN THE IN-
sale of merchandise.
SPECTION AND ISSUANCE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFI-
D. Residential occupancies are those occupancies in
CATE
which sleeping accommodations are provided for
normal residential purposes and include all build- ____________________________________________________________________________________________
ings designed to provide sleeping accommoda- Ensuring public safety is a policy of the and a mandate of this Depart-
tions. ment to which we adhere to the highest degree. With report reaching this De-
partment of violations relative to the issuance of Fire Safety Inspection Certifi-
_________ 17. In the event that the building owner/administrator failed cate (FSIC), you are hereby ordered to strictly enforce RA 9514 and its imple-
to correct the noted violations during inspection on the given grace menting rules on the matter of fire safety inspection and issuance of the FSIC
period, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal shall cause what kind of ad- and other clearances.
ministrative action? Henceforth, the following guidelines must be observed in the course of
the fire safety inspection by the respective Fire Marshals of establishments,
A. Issue Notice to Correct Violation with corresponding buildings, structures and facilities and occupancies (occupancies for brevity)
administrative fines within their territorial jurisdiction:
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1. Fire safety inspection must be conducted promptly, ensuring that the fire
safety requirements under Rule 10 of the Implementing Rules and Regula-
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tions (IRR) of RA 9514 are strictly complied with. No FSIC shall be issued C. A tax is normally paid after commencement of busi-
without the full compliance to the provisions of Section 7 of RA 9514. ness while a fee is usually paid before
2. A routinary fire safety inspection of all occupancies within there areas of D. Failure to pay tax will make business illegal, while
responsibility shall be conducted by the respective City/Municipal Fire failure to pay a fee does not make business illegal.
Marshal or his authorized representative and shall ensure that all inspec-
tion shall have been completed before the end of the year. The City/ _________ 14. The following statements are true and correct when it
Municipal Fire Marshall shall ensure that an inspection is actually con- comes to the imposition of Fire Code Fees and Taxes, except:
ducted as he is the primary official responsible therefore in the event of
any failure or lapses to conduct the same. Thereafter, an accomplishment A. Structures used as single family dwellings exempted
report shall be made by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal to his immediate from payment of Fire Code Realty Tax
superior and indicating thereat those who are compliant and those who B. Indigent Fire Victims are exempted from paying the
have violations. No FSIC shall be issued if no inspection has been made. Fire Incident Clearance Fee upon submission of cer-
3. In addition to ―Notice to Comply/Notice to Correct Violations to the err- tification from the Department of Social Welfare
ing occupancies, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal shall then issue written and Development
report notifying the Local Chief Executive wherein all the local names of C. Public schools, local government and other govern-
non-compliant establishments are listed, and expressly stating therein a ment agencies are exempted from paying fire drill
recommendation not to issue any of the following permits, or revoke ex- fee.
isting ones, when applicable—Business or Mayor’s Permit, Permit to Op- D. National Housing Authority (NHA) sponsored pro-
erate, Occupancy Permit, PHILHEALTH Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH jects are exempted from payment of fees or taxes
License to Operate, and other licenses being issued by the local govern- considering that NHA is a government entity.
ment unit (LGU). The written notice to the LGU must be submitted within
the seven (7) calendar days following the last month of the quarter when _________ 15. The following are the main duties and responsibilities of
inspection is conducted.
Fire Safety Inspections, except:
4. For all occupancies, specially residential, storage, health care and public
assembly occupancy, the Provincial/District Fire Marshal shall conduct a A. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/ workshops
bi-annual audit by making actual verification and examination that the fire and drills
safety inspection reports submitted by the City/Municipal Fire Marshals B. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files
are in accordance with the provisions of RA 9514 and its IRR. Any finding and/ or records
derived from the audit shall be indicated in the written bi-annual report C. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies re-
submitted to the Regional Director. The same period of inspection and garding matters relating to the Fire Code of the Phil-
report mentioned in the preceding paragraphs applies in the conduct of ippines and its IRR
audit and actual verification. The Provincial/District Fire Marshal shall be
D. Recommend to owners/administrators of buildings/

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this provision.
buildings/ establishments prior to the conduct of inspection.
5. All bi-annual reports furnish to the Regional Director shall be submitted to
the Chief, BFP who is under obligation to make the same report to the Sec-
A. After Mission Report
retary of this Department.
B. After Inspection Report
C. Mission Order 6. The foregoing guidelines are mandatory in nature and any violation com-
D. Inspection Order mitted by the responsible officials mentioned herein shall be meted with
penalties set forth in Section 11 (2) and sub-articles of RA 9514.
_________ 11. A standard form used by the BFP local offices/ fire sta- 7. This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.
tions enumerating the life and fire safety requirements of the buildings,
facilities or structures to be erected/ constructed.
For strict compliance.
A. After Fire Safety Inspection Report
B. Notice to Comply
C. Fire Safety Checklist
D. Notice to Correct Violation

_________ 12. The FSIC for business or permit to operate has validity of:

A. Every 31st day of December

B. 365 Days
C. Every renewal of permits or licenses
D. None among the choices

_________ 13. The following statements are correct interpretation when

it comes to collection and imposition of taxes and fees, except:

A. Tax is imposed for revenue while a fee is intended

for regulation
B. The amount collected for a fee may not be used
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Republic of the Philippines _________ 7. He is vested with authority to approve the application for
Department of the Interior and Local Government alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures in lieu of fire safety
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION requirements in the installation of AFSS.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Agham Road, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
A. Chief, BFP
B. Regional Director
MEMORANDUM
C. City/ Municipal Fire Marshal
TO : ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS D. Fire Safety Technical Committee
SUBJECT : ISSUANCE OF CONVEYANCE

DATE : 16 September 2012 _________ 8. A clearance with fire safety checklist enumerating the life
and fire safety requirements pursuant to the provision of RA 9514 and
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
its IRR issued by the BFP local offices/ fire stations as a pre-requisites to
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has been receiving issues and concerns pertaining to
clients who are engaged in handling and transporting of petroleum products from one place to an-
the issuance of building permit by building official.
other. Purportedly, clients who are acquired Conveyance Clearance from a certain BFP local station
were required to pay for another set of Conveyance Clearance Fees by the station that has jurisdic- A. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
tion on the area of destination of intended delivery.
B. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
During the Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting held last July 4, 2013, the body C. Fire Safety Clearance
agreed that Conveyance Clearance issued by Fire Marshals having operational jurisdiction thereat
be considered valid and effective nationwide, in the absence of any violation specified by existing
D. Fire Safety Checklist
laws and policies.

In view hereof, you are directed to advise all City/ Municipal Fire Marshals, within your _________ 9. A certificate issued by the BFP local offices/ fire stations as
respective areas of responsibility, to acknowledge and accept conveyance clearance issued to clients pre-requisite for the issuance of mayor’s permit, permit to operate, oc-
by a local BFP station, where said conveyance was originally applied. They are not, however, barred cupancy permit, PHILHEALTH accreditation for hospitals, license to op-
from conducting verification and inspection on the actual condition of the flammable, combustible
and hazardous materials being transported, in accordance to the packaging and other safety stan-
erate and other permits or licenses being issued by other government
dard requirements set forth by the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) and other pertinent laws agencies upon compliance of the fire safety requirements.
on fire safety. Should violations be found, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal must notify the issuing
officer of such and recommend for the outright cancellation or revocation of the subject clearance.
A. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
Failure to comply with this directive shall be dealt with accordingly.
B. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
C. Fie Safety Clearance
For guidance and strict compliance. D. Fire Safety Checklist

_________ 10. Written order issued by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal to

fire safety inspector to be presented to the owner/administrator of

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D. Grant exemption on the mandatory installation of AFSS to Republic of the Philippines

any building or structure. Department of the Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
_________ 4. An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping
Agham Road, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
system installed in a building, structure or facility with outlets arranged
in systematic pattern. It automatically discharges water when acti- MEMORANDUM
vated by heat or combustion products of fire.
TO : ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS

A. Fire Sprinkler System SUBJECT : MONITORING OF FIRE CODE SALES TAX

B. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
C. Approved Supervised Sprinkler System DATE : October 15, 2012
___________________________________________________________________________________________
D. Automatic Fire Suppression System
This pertains to the issue raised during the 1st Semester Command
__________ 5. An integrated system of underground or overhead pip- Conference on September, 2012 regarding the absence of clear policy/ direc-
ing connected to a source or extinguishing agent or medium, de- tives in monitoring of fire code sales tax particularly of Ace Hardware and other
similar business establishments selling fire fighting appliances. Fire Code Sales
signed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards
Tax refers to two percent (2%) of gross sales of companies, persons or agents
which when actuated by its automatic detecting device suppresses selling firefighting equipment, appliances or devices, including hazard detection
fire within the area protected. and warning system.

Be informed that the said issue has already been clarified in a Memo-
A. Stand pipes
randum sighed by then Chief, BFP, DIR ROLANDO M BANDILLA, CESO IV dated
B. Hose Reels January 26, 2011. Hence, the undersigned reiterates the key points of the said
C. Approved Supervised Sprinkler System Memorandum:
D. Automatic Fire Suppression System
1. The assessment and collection of fire code sales tax is vested
with the City/Municipal Fire Marshal over entities or companies selling
__________ 6. The certificate being used to members of fire brigades, firefighting equipment, appliances or devices including hazard detect-
fire volunteers and fire safety practitioners after completion of the ing and is within his jurisdiction if it is registered with its office as an
mandatory training conducted by the agency. entity conducting business , the PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS.

2. The Fire Code Sales Tax should be based on the “gross sales”
A. Certificate of Completion of companies, persons or agents, selling firefighting equipment, appli-
B. Certificate of Training ances or devices, including hazard detection and warning systems. The
C. Certificate of Competency term “gross sales” should include all sales made m\by the company
on a yearly basis. This is to determined by the City/Municipal Fire Mar-
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3. The company involved in selling of fire fighting appliance
should settle payment of the said tax for them to be issued with Fire Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC). before each number. Read carefully and do not be in a hurry. Good
luck!
4. Further, for “branches or local offices” such as in the case of
_________ 1. It is the government agency primarily responsible in the
ACE hardware, the manager/administrator, in addition to other fire
code requirements, shall show a proof that the fire code sales tax has enforcement and administration of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
already been settled by their main or principal office before they can be
grant of FSIC. A. Fire Safety Practitioners
B. Fire Safety Inspectors
For guidance, information and widest dissemination.
C. Bureau of Fire Protection
D. Volunteer Fire Brigade

_________ 2. The provisions of the Fire Code shall apply to:

A. All persons and all public and private buildings, fa-

cilities or structures erected and constructed before
its effectivity.
B. All public and private buildings, facilities or struc-
tures erected or constructed before and after its
effectivity.
C. All persons and all public and private buildings, fa-
cilities or structures, erected and constructed be-
fore and after its effectivity
D. None of the above

_________ 3. The following are duties and functions of the Chief, BFP
except;
A. Issue implementing Rules and Regulations.
B. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and as
appropriate.
C. Enter into memoranda of agreement with other de-
partments, bureaus, agencies, offices and corpora-
tions of the government.

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