Section 50Sec./Art. 50

The City Building Official. -

(a) The city building official must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a licensed engineer or a licensed architect. He must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at least five years.

(b) The city building official shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city building official shall take charge of the office of the city building official, and shall:

(1) Process and take appropriate action on applications for building permits;

(2) Oversee and ensure the proper implementation of the National Building Code and city ordinances pertaining to buildings and similar structures;

(3) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on matters involving buildings and similar structures; and

(4) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.