Section 37Sec./Art. 37

The City Building Official. - (a) The City Building Official shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Public works and Highways (DPWH) from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible recommendees of the City Mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations.

(b) The City Building Official shall be under the administrative supervision of the City Mayor, to whom the City Building Official shall report regularly;

(c) The City Building Official must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Carmona, of good moral character, a licensed architect or civil engineer, a member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession and have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years with diversified and professional experience in building design and construction, and attended and successfully completed a seminar workshop on Presidential Decree No. 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code, conducted by the DPWH.

(d) The City Building Official shall take charge of the City Building Office, independent of the City Engineering Office, and shall:

(1) Be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the National Building Code and its implementing rules and regulations, as well as circulars, memoranda, opinions and decisions/orders issued pursuant thereto. His actions shall always be guided by appropriate orders/directives from the Secretary;

(2) Have overall administrative control and/or supervision over all works pertinent to buildings/structures in his area of responsibility and shall be charged with the processing of all permit applications and certificates as well as the issuance of the same;

(3) 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;

(4) Undertake annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date record of their status;

(5) Keep a permanent record and accurate account of all fees and other charges fixed and authorized to be collected and received under Presidential Decree No. 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code; and

(6) Perform other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as provided under the National Building Code, as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance, or as may thereafter be delegated to him from time to time.