CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of the Building Official
- DBO
- Ground to 3rd Floors, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall Compound
- 8988-4242 locals 8905, 8916
- dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph
- Official Facebook Page of Quezon City Department of the Building Official
Official Viber Community of Quezon City Department of the Building Official
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About Us
Description
The DBO implements the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096) and the Local Building Code of Quezon City (SP2518, S-2016) and their respective Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). DBO processes, evaluates, and issues Building Permits, Ancillary Permits, Certificate of Occupancy, and Electricity Certificates (CFEI). The Building Official, through its Engineers, likewise conducts inspections within Quezon City to ensure compliance to safety building standards.
Mission
To render fast and efficient service in the evaluation of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, and other Ancillary Permits without sacrificing safety, and to ensure compliance of building owners to safety standards through intensified safety inspections.
Vision
To effectively implement building safety standards, and to ensure that buildings and structures located within Quezon City are not only livable but are properly built and maintained.
Legal Bases
- Provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) (P.D.1096) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
- Provisions of the Local Building Code of Quezon City (City Ordinance No. SP-2518, S-2016) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
- EO No. 11, Series of 2017) Mandating Significant Reforms For Ease Of Doing Business In Quezon City
- (EO No. 11A, Series of 2017) Amending Section 4. Executive Order NR 11 (S.2017) In Relations To Its Coverage And Compliance
- (DO No. 39, Series of 2020) Revised Construction Safety Guidelines For The Implementation Of Infrastructure Projects During Covid-19 Public Health Crisis, Repealing Department Order No. Series Of 2020
Service Pledge
- Implement the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines, and the Local Building Code of Quezon City, its referral codes and other laws and ordinances related thereto;
- Evaluate, process and issue building permits, including ancillary and auxiliary permit applications, for all types of buildings and/or structures as required under the National Building Code of the Philippines, and the Local Building Code of Quezon City when the minimum requirements are satisfied;
- Conduct ocular inspections on on-going and completed structures as a requirement in the processing and issuance of occupancy and other final permits related thereto;
- Conduct annual inspections of building and other structures to ensure compliance to safety standards to prevent unnecessary loss of life and property;
- Evaluate, process and issue excavation permits for public utilities;
- Plan, design and impose building regulatory measures and parameters needed to enhance the city development plans and programs; and
- Entertain complaints, conduct administrative summary proceedings, and issue stoppage Orders and Resolutions in the exercise of quasi-judicial functions.
Services
ISSUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Construction permits are secured prior to the construction, alteration, repair, conversion, demolition, or addition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF ELECTRICAL OR WIRING PERMITS WITH CERTIFICATES OF FINAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
Electrical permits with certificate of electrical inspection are secured prior for electrical service connection, reconnection, and relocation or remodeling of existing electrical installation or for energization of temporary construction facility within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF ELECTRICAL OR WIRING PERMITS WITH CERTIFICATES OF FINAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
A Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection is secured prior to energizing a new permanent electrical connection for a newly constructed building/structure within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF STAND-ALONE MECHANICAL PERMITS
Mechanical permits are secured prior to the installation of machineries or the legalization of installation, operation and usage of machineries within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF STAND-ALONE ELECTRONICS PERMITS AND/OR ELECTRONICS CERTIFICATE
Issuance of Stand-alone Electronics Permits and/or Electronics 29 Certificate
Electronics permits and certificates are secured prior to the installation of electronic equipment or the legalization of installation, operation, and usage of such equipment.
ISSUANCE OF FINAL CERTIFICATES
A certificate of occupancy or certificate of use shall be secured prior to the occupancy and/ or use of any building/structure, or any portion thereof within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
LEGALIZATION OF EXISTING BUILDING/STRUCTURE
Evaluate as-built permit applications and the issuance of the corresponding permits / certificates.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF FINAL INSPECTION (MECHANICAL AND ACCELEROGRAPH)
A Certificate of Operation/Use is secured prior to the operation/use of the installed duly permitted machineries/accelerograph within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMITS
Sign permits are secured prior to the installation and usage of signage within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF EXCAVATION PERMITS
Excavation permits are secured prior to the excavation for utility purposes within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ANNUAL INSPECTION
Annual inspection certificates are issued after a request of ocular safety inspection and/ or after the regular inspection program of DBO as mandated by law.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF RECORD
ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
A bridge between QCitizens and the Department of Building Official. It encourages constructive communication through the use of several modes of communication including electronic mails, phone calls and social media platforms, among others.
Programs
INSPECTION OF AIR CONDITIONED & NON-AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM/SPACES & BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AND RE-OPENING OF ALL CINEMAS IN QC
CREATION OF EASE OF DOING BUSINESS (EODB) UNIT
This unit was created to monitor the preparation, issuance, and re-submission of Letter/s of Instruction (LOI/s).
AVAILABILITY OF HELP DESK
The Department of the Building Official provides assistance to applicants by setting up a temporary help desk. This program can be provided upon request of the applicants/companies who seek assistance in their permit applications.
GOVERNMENT BEST PRACTICE RECOGNITION 2023
The Quezon City Local Government, through the Department of the Building Official (DBO), was awarded by the Development Academy of the Philippines the Government Best Practices Recognition 2023.
Guides
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT/ CERTIFICATE
HOW TO REGISTER AS A DESIGN/ BUILDING PROFESSIONAL
HOW TO APPLY FOR A WIRING/ ELECTRICAL PERMIT
1. APPLY ONLINE
Please log in to our official website at https://qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph/, click the Building Permit: One-Stop Shop, and generate forms and a checklist.
SIGNUP >> LOGIN >> NEW TRANSACTION >> OTHER PERMITS >> Apply for Electricity >> Fill in YELLOW CARD details>> Fill in Questionnaire >>Generate checklist and print >> Click Apply >> Fill in Questionnaire >> Submit Application>> Print the forms.
For submission of your application, you may walk in at our Office (G/F Receiving Section, Civic Center Bldg. D, Q.C Hall Compound Quezon City)
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
1.1. REGISTER / LOG IN
1.2. CLICK ON BUILDING PERMIT: ONE-STOP SHOP
1.3. CLICK THE OTHER PERMITS ICON
1.4. CLICK THE APPLY ELECTRICITY ICON
1.5. ANSWER BASIC INFORMATION
1.6. ADD / INVITE BUILDING PROFESSIONALS
1.7. GENERATE AND PRINT THE CHECKLIST AND APPLICATION FORMS
1.8. ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS FOR PRE-EVALUATION
1.9. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
1.10. PRINT THE APPOINTMENT SLIP
2. Set an appointment date for submission of documentary requirements via https://qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph
3. Physically submit documentary requirements based on the checklist.
4. Pay and get permits. The Applicant may choose between physical payment and acquisition or online payment and courier service delivery.
5. Timeline is 5 working days.
HOW TO SECURE CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT
HOW TO VERIFY THE STATUS OF PERMIT APPLICATION
You may verify your application status through our official website at https://qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph/, click the Building Permit: One-Stop Shop, and use the Application Status Generator, or you may call us through 8988-4242 locals 8905, 8916.
HOW TO VERIFY/ SUBMIT MY COMPLIANCE
The Department of Building Officials will notify you of your compliance through electronic mail or SMS.
To claim/comply with your deficiencies, please set an online appointment through our official website at https://qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph/, click the Building Permit: One-Stop Shop. Please see the instructions below.
SIGNUP>> LOGIN>> NEW TRANSACTION>> PERMIT>> COMPLIANCE> INPUT APPLICATION NUMBER AND VERIFY>> SET APPOINTMENT.
HOW DO I FOLLOW UP A LETTER REQUEST
You may call us at 8988-4242 locals 8905, 8916 or email us at DBO@quezoncity.gov.ph.
HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT
You may send us your concern through our official Email at DBO@quezoncity.gov.ph for proper assessment/documentation.
HOW TO REQUEST FOR A CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF PERMIT
You may send a request through our official Email at DBO@quezoncity.gov.ph indicating the following information below.
Permit Date Issued:
Building Permit Number:
Registered Owner/ Application Name:
Application Address:
Authorization Letter (If Representative)
Attachment: (If any)
HOW TO APPLY/ REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ANNUAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION (CAEI)
You may send a request through our official Email at dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph indicating the following information below.
Building Name:
Establishment Name:
Location/Address:
Owner/Registered Name:
Contact Person:
Contact Number:
Attachment: (If any)
HOW TO SUBMIT A VERIFIED POSITION PAPER
You may send your verified position paper through our official Email at DBO@quezoncity.gov.ph indicating the following information as guidelines:
Reference/Case Number:
Complainant Name (Pangalan ng nagrereklamo)
Respondent Name (Pangalan ng nirereklamo)
Exact Address of Complaint (Tirahan ng nirereklamo)
Submit an essay relative to your complaints
Attach/submit evidence in support of your complaints
Or you may seek assistance from the Public Notary Office.
HOW TO REQUEST FOR SIGNBOARD PERMIT AND EXCAVATION PERMITS (FOR UTILITIES)
HOW TO REQUEST FOR INSPECTION
FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
Department Directory
Engr. Isagani R. Verzosa, Jr.
Department Head
8988-4242 local 8912
dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph
Engr. Joselito C. Arcaina
Assistant Building Official for Enforcement
8988-4242 local 8905
dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph
Engr. Kennedy P. Diokno
Assistant Building Official for Administration
8988-4242 local 8905
dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph
Divisions/ Sections
| DIVISIONS | OFFICER NAME | OFFICE ADDRESS | CONTACT INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Division (ADMIN) | Atty. Rainneheart M. Masorong Acting Chief Administrative Officer/ Attorney IV | Ground Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8910 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Annual Building Inspection Division (ABID) | Engr. Rodel A. Mesa Chief-ABID, Electrical Engineer V | 3rd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8910 DBO@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Permit Processing Division for District 1 & 6 (PPD 1&6) | Engr. Jeriel Dan M. Niguidula Chief-CPD, Engineer V | 2nd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8902 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Permit Processing Division for District 2 & 5 (PPD 2&5) | Arch. Froilan Troy P. Tecson Chief-FPD, Architect V | 3rd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8903 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Investigation and Adjudication Division (IAD) | Atty. Freddie V. Lilagan Chief-IAD, Attorney V | 3rd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8904 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Permit Processing Division (Non-DPD) | Engr. Melissa P. Pura, Acting Division Chief, Permit Processing Division (Non-DPD), Engineer IV | 2nd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 Local 1401 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Sign Board and Utilities Division (SUD) | Engr. Ella G. Reyes Chief-SUD, Engineer V | 3rd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8911 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Permit Processing Division for District 3 & 4 (PPD 3&4) | Engr. Roy Xavier A. Cornista Chief-PPSyD, Engineer IV | 3rd Floor, Civic Center D (BRO Bldg.), Mayaman Street, Quezon City Hall | 8988-4242 local 8909 dbo@quezoncity.gov.ph |
Spotlight
DEPARTMENT OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL – QC BUILD EASY HANDBOOK VOLUME 1
This handbook is an instructional or illustrative manual which the Permit applicant may use while going through the QC Build Easy Online Portal. It will also discuss the role of the Private Design/Building Professionals in the Permit application process. This piece of work is designed to educate and help the QCitizens on how to use and understand the online features of the QC Build Easy Program.
QC-BLDG PERMIT: ONE STOP SHOP on Viber
GOVERNMENT BEST PRACTICE RECOGNITION 2023
The Quezon City Local Government, through the Department of the Building Official (DBO), was awarded by the Development Academy of the Philippines the Government Best Practices Recognition 2023.
This video was the entry submitted by the DBO and gained the Best Practice recognition out of 66 other entries from all over the Philippines.
LOCAL BUILDING CODE OF THE QUEZON CITY
BUILDING PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL CITIZEN’S CHARTER
BUILDING PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
QC PERMIT DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY FOR OUR QCITIZENS
e-Services link
https://qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph
e-LINKS of the National Building Code of the Philippines
National Building Code of the Philippines
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD1096)
(Alternate: PD No. 1096 – 2004 Revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) – PRBoA Unofficial Version (with 2008 Annotations) | Download the PD-1096 IRR (PDF))
Bureau of Fire Revised Quezon City Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Series of 2016)
THE LOCAL BUILDING CODE OF QUEZON CITY
Implementing Rules and Regulations
Local Building Code of Quezon City Ordinance No. SP-2518, S-2016
Highlights of the Local Building Code
Minimum Structural Design Standards for a Single-Detached House (3 Storey and below)
Resources
DBO Citizen's Charter 2025
DBO Citizen's Charter 2024
DBO Citizen's Charter 2023
DBO Citizen's Charter 2022
QC Build Easy Handbook Volume 1
