Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514)
The BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11 outlines the transition from the old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the new Fire Code (RA 9514) enacted on December 19, 2008. It acknowledges that existing buildings previously compliant under the old code are now considered non-compliant due to stricter provisions introduced by RA 9514 aimed at enhancing public safety. To facilitate compliance, the circular amends Section 14.0.0.7 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations, granting owners of existing structures a two-year period to meet the new requirements for Automatic Fire Suppression Systems while ensuring compliance with the previous code during this transition. This measure is intended to provide a reasonable adjustment period for establishments to adhere to the updated fire safety standards.
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- What is Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514) about?
- The BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11 outlines the transition from the old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the new Fire Code (RA 9514) enacted on December 19, 2008. It acknowledges that existing buildings previously compliant under the old code are now considered non-compliant due to stricter provisions introduced by RA 9514 aimed at enhancing public safety. To facilitate compliance, the circular amends Section 14.0.0.7 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations, granting owners of existing structures a two-year period to meet the new requirements for Automatic Fire Suppression Systems while ensuring compliance with the previous code during this transition. This measure is intended to provide a reasonable adjustment period for establishments to adhere to the updated fire safety standards.
- What type of law is BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11?
- Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514) (BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11) is a Philippine Implementing Rules and Regulations enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514) enacted?
- Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514) (BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11) was enacted on Jan 4, 2011.
- What is the citation for Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514)?
- Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514), BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11, Jan 4, 2011 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Fire Code
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 4, 2011
BFP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 006-11
| TO | : | All Regional Directors and Provincial, City, and Municipal Fire Marshals |
| RE | : | Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514), Amending Section 14.0.0.7 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9514 |
The passage of the Republic Act No. 9514, otherwise known as the Fire Code of the Philippines 2008, on 19 December 2008 was an enormous landmark for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) considering that the old fire code, Presidential Decree No. 1185 had long been passed on 26 August 1977, or thirty-one years ago.
RA 9514 ushers in more stringent provisions in pursuance of the State policy and this Department's mandate to further strengthen public safety, and ensure the effective implementation of different measures on fire protection and prevention, detection and suppression. As a consequence, those existing private or public establishments, buildings, structures and facilities, occupancies, and their premises or portions thereof ("occupancies" for brevity) deemed compliant under the old fire code are now non-compliant since the enactment of RA 9514 in 2008.
To address this peculiar situation and to allow a reasonable period for these existing establishments to fully comply with the fire safety requirements and measures under RA 9514 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), Section 14.0.0.7 of the IRR is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 14.0.0.7
These Implementing Rules and Regulations shall take effect (30) days after publication of the last installment in a newspaper of general circulation.
Transitory Clause. The owner, administrator or occupant of buildings or structures existing at the time of the effectivity of the RA 9514 and its IRR is given two (2) years to comply with the provisions on the requirements for installation of the Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (sprinkler system), provided, however, that the buildings or structures must be compliant to the provisions on fire safety system and requirements of PD 1185 during the period of compliance." DAaIHT
(SGD.) ROLANDO M. BANDILLA, JR., CESO IVDirector BFPChief Bureau of Fire Protection
Approved by:
(SGD.) JESSE M. ROBREDOSecretaryDepartment of the Interior and Local Government
Cite This Law
Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514), BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11, Jan 4, 2011 (Philippines)
Supplemental Guidelines for an Effective Transitory Compliance from the Old Fire Code (PD 1185) to the New Fire Code of 2008 (RA 9514), BFP Memorandum Circular No. 006-11 (Phil. 2011)
Related Laws
- Implementing Details of Section 14.0.0.7 of the IRR of RA 9514BFP Memorandum Circular No. 073-11 • May 6, 2011 • Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Rules and Regulations Implementing the Fire Code of the Philippines (P.D. No. 1185)IRR of PD 1185 • Mar 20, 1978 • Implementing Rules and Regulations
- A Resolution Recommending the Amendment of Para (C) (1), Section 10.2.14.1 of the IRR of RA 9514 to Adopt the 4.6 Sq.m Occupant Load Factor/Density for Concentrated Use, Business OccupancyDILG-BFP Fire Code Technical Staff Resolution No. 002-18 • Sep 27, 2018 • Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9514IRR of RA 9514 • Jun 24, 2009 • Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Amendment of Paragraph C Section 10.2.10.1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9514, Otherwise Known as the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008DILG-BFP Fire Code Technical Staff Resolution No. 006-18 • Sep 25, 2018 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008Republic Act No. 9514 • Dec 19, 2008 • Statutes
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