FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G, ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In light of growing public concerns on the impact of geologic hazards to the 
structural integrity of infrastructures in the country - such as residential houses and 
bUildings - a comprehensive review of the National Building Code is being mulled. 
However, anecdotal evidence suggests that the cause of concern should start 
with the false issuance of building permits, clearances, certificates or certifications 
awarded to the contractor by government building officials prior to the actual 
construction of the structure. Consequently, this practice projects a false sense of safety 
to the residents and tenants of said structures. 
In the interest of the public, the urgency of this bill cannot be understated, and 
thus deserves immediate consideration and approval. 
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FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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F]FTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1096, THE 
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS 
AMENDED, 
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MANDATING 
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COMPREHENSIVE 
NATIONWIDE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS AND IMPOSING 
STIFF PENALTIES AGAINST BUILDING OFFICIALS WHO 
VIOLATE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE SAID CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Inspection and Clearance. - The Department of Public Works 
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and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with the Department of the Interior and 
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Local Government (DILG), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and 
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Management Council (NDRRMC) and all leagues of Local Government Units, 
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shall within three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act, initiate and conduct a 
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comprehensive inspection of all buildings nationwide, and consequently cause 
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the issuance by the BUilding Officials concerned the corresponding Certificate of 
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Inspection and Clearance stating, among others, that the building so inspected 
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conforms with the provisions of Presidential Decree (I'D) No. 1096, as amended. 
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Reportorial Requirement. - The result of the comprehensive 
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inspection under Section 1 hereof shall be contained in a report to be submitted 
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to the Office of the President and Congress within sixty (60) days from the date 
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of completion of said inspection with recommendations on how to improve and 
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strengthen further I'D No. 1096, as amended. 
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Implementing Rules and Regulations. -
The DPWH, the 
NDRRMC and the DILG shall issue the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SEC 4. 
Penalty. -- Buildings Officials, as defined under PD 1096, as 
amended, who shall falsely issue building permits, clearances, certificates or 
certifications relative to their functions as such shall suffer the penalty of reclusion 
perpetua, absolute perpetual disqualification to hold office and permanent 
revocation of professional license. 
False issuance shall mean any forms of misrepresentation, deceit, 
machination or fraudin the inspection of buildings and issuance of permits, 
clearances, certificates or certifications pursuant to PD 1096, as amended, or this 
Act. 
SEC 5. 
Repealing Clause. -- All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, proclamations and/ or administrative regulations which are inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or 
repealed accordingly. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed, however, as 
repealing or amending the current standards set forth under PD No. 1096, as 
amended. 
SEC 6. 
Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
from its publication in the Official Gazette or at least three (3) newspapers of 
national circulation. 
Approved,