OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
Pursuant to the National Building Code (PD 1096) and City Ordinance No. 12, series of 2012, the Office of the Building Official shall:
Be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the National Building Code (PD 1096) and its IRR, as well as circulars, memoranda, opinions, and decisions/orders issued pursuant thereto; Have overall administrative control and/or supervision over all works pertinent to buildings/structures in its area of responsibility and shall be charged with the processing of all permit applications and certificates as well as the issuance of the same; Ensure that all changes, modifications, and alterations in the design plans during the construction phase shall not start until the modified design plan has been evaluated and the necessary amendatory permit issued, and Undertake annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date record of their status.