COO - Checklist of Requirements - Certificate of Occupancy

Oct 24, 2026

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Checklist of requirements for a Certificate of Occupancy (COO), specifying submission quantities and authenticated documentation. Includes copies of the Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Completion forms, As-Built Plans signed and sealed by licensed professionals, and certification by a Geodetic Engineer confirming no encroachment on adjoining property. Also requires Construction Logbook certification, Civil Engineer/Architect completion certifications aligned with approved plans and Philippine building and accessibility laws, plus photographic evidence and a Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report when applicable.

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Checklist of Requirements

Core Submission Documents

Certification and Engineering Requirements

Supporting Materials and Compliance Notes

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Three (3) copies of duly accomplished Application Form for Certificate of Occupancy Three (3) copies of duly accomplished and notarized form for Certificate of Completion Three (3) sets of As-Built Plans showing the deviations made from the approved building plans, prepared, signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals who signed the approved building plans Certification from the Geodetic Engineer that the construction, alteration, repair or addition did not encroach any adjoining property (incorporated in the first page of As-Built Architectural Design Plans) I HEREBY CERTIFY as a duly licensed Geodetic Engineer that the newly constructed/renovated/repaired________________________________ is within the boundaries of Lot ____________________ , Psd-__________ , located at____________________ , Legazpi City and did not encroach any adjoining property. Geodetic Engineer PRC No. : ____________________ PTR No. : ____________________ Issued on : ____________________ Issued at : ____________________ Date : ____________________ One (1) photocopy of latest PRC Identification Card and Professional Tax Receipt, signed (three specimen signatures) and sealed by the respective design professionals Duly accomplished Construction Logbook with Certification from the duly licensed and registered Civil Engineer or Architect-In-Charge of construction I HEREBY CERTIFY that the newly constructed/renovated/repaired ________________________________ with Building Permit No.____________________ issued on ____________________ , was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and in conformance with the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines, Accessibility Law and other pertinent laws/referral codes. FURTHER CERTIFIES that the building was completed to be structurally sound, aesthetically functional and generally safe for occupancy for the purpose it was built. Civil Engineer or Architect PRC No. : ____________________ PTR No. : ____________________ Issued on : ____________________ Issued at : ____________________ Date : ____________________ Photographs of the completed structure showing front, sides and rear areas Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report (FSCCR), if applicable (as prescribed by the provisions of the Revised IRR of Fire Code of the Philippines) NOTE: ▪ The contents of all design plans/drawings, specifications and other documents prepared by the respective design professionals must be based from the requirements as prescribed by the provisions of Rule III, Section 302 (Application for Permits) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096) and the latest Zoning Ordinance of the City ▪ Only COMPLETE and COMPLIANT applications will be accepted ▪ “SIMPLE STRUCTURES,” under JMC 2018-01, are defined as structures with a maximum floor area of 1,500 sq. m. , which covers the following types of structures: (a) Single dwelling residential of not more than three (3) storeys; (b) Commercial buildings of not more than two (2) storeys; (c) Renovation within a mall with issued Building Permit; and (d) Warehouse storing non-hazardous substance. REQUIRED SIZE OF BUILDING PLANS ▪ A3 (297 mm x 420 mm) or Standard Size for RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ▪ Standard Size (20” x 30” or 30” x 40”) for COMMERCIAL AND OTHER BUILDING TYPES ▪ Plans must be drawn to scale of not less than 1:100 m showing readable/clear/complete labels, dimensions and specifications

FAQs

What documents are required for the Certificate of Occupancy submission?

The checklist requires three copies of the duly accomplished Application Form for Certificate of Occupancy and three copies of the duly accomplished and notarized Certificate of Completion form.

What do the As-Built Plans and engineer certifications must confirm?

As-Built Plans must show deviations from approved plans and be prepared, signed, and sealed by duly licensed professionals. The Geodetic Engineer certification must confirm construction did not encroach on any adjoining property, and the Civil Engineer/Architect certification must confirm completion per approved plans and applicable laws.

Are photographs and fire safety reports required?

Photographs of the completed structure showing front, sides, and rear areas are required. A Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report (FSCCR) is required when applicable under the Revised IRR of the Philippines Fire Code.

Oct 24, 2026

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