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Assessment of Fire Safety Inspection Program in Region I

This study assessed the implementation of the Fire Safety Inspection Program in Region 1 of the Philippines to determine if inspections were being conducted according to the Fire Code of the Philippines and if the level of commitment, organizational climate, and characteristics of inspectors affected implementation. The study found that while commitment and climate were commendable, inspections were not fully adhering to the Fire Code's provisions and requirements. It recommended better coordination, stricter adherence to rules, and improvements to personnel management, communication, incentives, and equipment provision.

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Assessment of Fire Safety Inspection Program in Region I

This study assessed the implementation of the Fire Safety Inspection Program in Region 1 of the Philippines to determine if inspections were being conducted according to the Fire Code of the Philippines and if the level of commitment, organizational climate, and characteristics of inspectors affected implementation. The study found that while commitment and climate were commendable, inspections were not fully adhering to the Fire Code's provisions and requirements. It recommended better coordination, stricter adherence to rules, and improvements to personnel management, communication, incentives, and equipment provision.

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Northwestern University

Educational Resource Center

AUTHOR: MANZANO, DOMINADOR L.


TITLE: Assessment of Fire Safety Inspection Program in Region I.
Year: 1998
Acc. No.: 660123
Abstract: This study assessed the implementation of the Fire Safety
Inspection Program if it is in accordance with the provisions of
PD 1185, commonly known as the Fire Code of the Philippines,
which was promulgated to minimize, and if possible, totally
prevent death and injury to persons and loss of or damage to
property by fire. Such occurrences have greatly undermined
economic and social gains of government programs.

The Bureau of Fire Protection is mandated by law to enforce the


Fire Safety Inspection Program and manned by fore marshals
and fire safety inspectors. Capability building programs were
instituted to provide the force not only with the appropriate
knowledge and skills but more importantly with the highest
degree of professionalism and competence in the performance of
their duties, this investigation sought to determine how well the
Fire Safety Inspection Program is being implemented by the
municipal fire marshals and fire safety inspectors in Region I
and in the implementation of the program is affected by level of
commitment, organizational climate and some profile variables
of the fire safety inspectors.

Methodology

The study is descriptive research utilizing ex-post facto survey


technique. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,
like mean, standard deviation, percentage and ranks. Inferential
tests of hypotheses made use of Pearson’s product-moment
correlation technique, analysis of variance, simple regression
analysis and test of concordance.

Findings

The survey revealed that the Fire Safety Inspection Program was
enforces as a matter of regulatory routine with regard to all the
seven provisions on the issuance of permits, i.e., occupancy
permit (x=3.42), certificate of electrical installation (x=3.37),
building permit (x=3.37), annual inspection (x=3.28), business
permit (x=3.27), when-there-is-a complaint (x=3.25), and change
of occupancy (x=3.20). All with an F-value of 2.218268 that is
not statistically significant (p > .05).

Moreover, the seven specific requirements which must be


secured from different government agencies before the issuance
of clearances and permits were not strictly complied with as
shown by their means ranging from 2.73 to 3.35, except with
regard to the provision of fire safety construction and/or
protective warning system present or installed (x=4.45). Based
on the actual experiences of the fire marshals and fire safety
inspectors of Region I, there has been a glaring laxity o=in the
compliance with the specific requirements. Although the Bureau
of Fire Protection required strict and full compliance with the
installation of protective warning system which is considered to
be the most practical and efficient measure of mitigating fire
hazard, there are still existing deficiencies in the physical
structures inspected.

The perceived level of commitment (x=4.155) of the fire


marshals’ and fire safety inspectors’ commitment to the
implementation of the Fire Safety Inspection Program was
commendable but the respondents lacked tenacity in actual
practice (r=0.436) such that the implementation of the program
needs improvement ( =33%).

The organizational climate revealed the workplace to have a


stimulating environment as manifested by the respondents’
sense of pride in being a part and parcel of the institution where
they belong. Such a feeling played a significant role in the
successful attainment of their goals and objectives ( =37%).
Nevertheless, the lack of the state-of-the-art firefighting facilities
and equipment to work with is deplored and must be paid with
more attention.

Inherent qualities of the respondents, like professional


preparation (educational attainment, r=0.266), professional
status (eligibility, r=0.226), as well as years of experience,
(r=0.1990) have a positive influence on the implementation of
the Fire Safety Inspection Program.

Conclusions

Extent of implementation of the Fire Safety Inspection Program


along terms of the seven provisions of PD 1185 has been found
wanting in providing the people of the community with the
needed security from the dangers of fire. All of the seven
provisions have been implemented with the same level of
complacency.
The requirements that need to be complied with before the
issuance of permits have not been fully adhered to as the
Bureau is hounded by constraints that are seemingly beyond
their control.
Level of commitment of the fire marshals and fire safety
inspectors is commendable, but it is still below the desired
dedication and devotion, considering the fact that the security of
the people rests on their wholehearted sacrifice and
responsiveness to the call of duty. While the respondents’
commitment has been found to have significant causal influence
program implementation, the rate of its contribution still needs
improvement to meet the expectations of society.

The organizational climate in the Bureau is likewise found


commendable although there is much to be desired if
wholesome relationship among the members is to be attained.
The perceived prioritization of concerns contributed to a
pleasant working environment although its administrative and
facilitative concerns are still wanting.

Organizational climate has been strongly influential in program


implementation although there is so much room for
improvement to be more successful in the attainment of goals
and objectives of PD 1185.
The professional profile variables, educational attainment and
eligibility, as well as years of experience, were found influential
in promoting the services of the Fire Safety and Fire Prevention
Program.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of the study and the conclusions drawn,


it was recommended that there should be better coordination
among the different divisions of the Bureau, a more strict
adherence to the rules in the issuance of clearances and a more
active information drive. The policies on recruitment, evaluation
and promotion of personnel should be strictly implemented.
Personnel should be actively involved in the planning and
implementation of programs; communication channels should
be improved; an effective incentive system should be adopted;
and necessary equipment and supplies shall be provided.

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