6. City General Services Office (GSO)
   1. Provision of Inspection Services on Government Property
   2. Issuance of Acknowledgement Receipt for Newly Acquired Properties
7. Department of Public Services (DPS)
   1. Garbage Collection
8. Management Information Technology and Computer Services 
   1. Provision of Information Technology Services (website and e-mail)
9. Office of the Building Official (OBO)
   1. Issuance of Building Permit
   2. Issuance of Occupancy Permit
   3. Issuance of Fencing Permit
   4. Issuance of Demolition Permit
   5. Issuance of a Certificate of Annual Inspection
10. Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary (SP)
    1. Issuance of SP Documents and Related Certification

1. Submit duly accomplished inspection report and request for inspection

2. Take note of the inspector to be assigned by the GSO Head to conduct the inspection

3. Inform the assigned Inspector of the assignment order to conduct inspection

4. Await inspection result (approved report) from the GSO head

ABOUT THE SERVICES: This service if for proper recording of newly acquired property

1. Fill up acknowledgment receipt (A.R.) detailing the property received

2. Submit duly accomplished A.R. for checking

3. Secure A.R.control number

4. Submit the A.R. for signature by the GSO Head

5. Present A.R. to staff for stamping, initialing and recording

1. call/visit the DPS office for uncollected garbage within the city

2. Provide information 
   Attending staff request for the client's name, exact address and the exact location where the garbage is to be collected

3. DPS personnel will collect garbage at location identified

ABOUT THE SERVICE: The City Government has an official website with address at www.bacolodcity.gov.ph. Those with internet access can readily open the website using a browser  Internet Explorer. It contains basic information about the City. E-mail addresses of City Officials and Department Heads are also available to allow citizens to communicate directly to them

1. Open Internet connection via a browser

2. Type  the address of Bacolod City Official Website: www.bacolodcity.gov.ph at the address field of your web browser

3. View homepage of the website

4. Click on the Official Seal to access the web pages

5. Select the topic you want to view

6. Select e-mail addressees icon under Main Links category to send e-mail to City Officials and Department Heads

• Building Permit application form (5 sets)
• Electrical Permit application form (5sets)
• Sanitary/Plumbing Permit application form (5 sets)
• Mechanical Permit application form (5 sets)
• Sets of Plans (5 sets)
• Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates (5 sets)
• Specifications (5 sets)
• Land Title or TCT (Certified by Register of Deeds)
• Latest Tax Receipt
• Lot plan certified by Geodetic Engineer
• Deed of Sale/Contract of Lease if application name is not registered TCT name
• Structural analysis for 1 storey building in excess of 20sq.m. and all building 2 storey and above with seismic analysis
• Certification of structural engineer in case of additional floor (structural stability)
• Plate load test analysis - for 3 storeys and above -2 copies
• Soil Boring Test Result- for 3 stoerys and above - 2 copies
• Clearance from the government agencies execising regulatory function- 2 copies, such regulatory agencies are:
  • City Planning and Development Office - for Zoning Clearance
  • Bureau of Fire Protection- for Fire Department Clearance
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources - ECC or CNC
    for commercial, institution, industrial buildings and cellsites
  • Air Transportation Office - for buildings/structures exceeding 45 meters in heights and near airports.
  • Philippine Tourism Authority- for tourist oriented projects
  • Barangay and Sangguniang Panlungsod for project near or above waterways, creeks and rivers.

To facilitate processing, please take note of the following before submitting the application to the OBO

• Requirements of the National Building Code
• Requirements of the Referral Code/Architectural Code, Philippine Electrical Code (PEC),Revised Plumbing Code, National Structural Code (NSCP) Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code (PMEC)
• Laws and City Ordinances effecting the design/project
  • ECC Ordinance (city ordinance no. 308 series of 2002)
  • Cellular Tower Ordinance (city ordinance no. 364 series of 2004)
  • City Ordinance No. 335 Series of  2003
• Compliance with BP 344 should be indicated in detail on plans for commercial, institutional and public buildings.
• Provision of Parking area for new buildings (institutional and commercial).
• If set backs and side yard requirement are not met, firewall (strictly with no opening) must be provided which shall not extend beyond 1 meter from roof level.
• A special power of attorney shall be provided if owner is not the signatory in all applications.
• Forms and letter, plans specification, bill of materials and cost estimates and other pertinent documents must be signed and sealed by the designer complete with latest PTR and PRC ID. Note: All these documents must be signed by the owner.

1. Secure Building Permit Application form with the list of requirements, including routing slip.
   Note: Secure clearances from other agencies

2. Submit duly accomplished application form with complete clearances for verification. After verification, forward verified documents to OBO Chief

3. If assessment and technical requirements are complete, secure computation of overall amount of regulatory fees and submit to OBO Chief
   Secure Order of Payment

4. Proceed to City Hall - City Treasurer Permits and Licensing Office, present the order of payment, pay prescribed fees/s and receive official receipt (O.R.) and return to OBO

5. Submit OR for attachment to Building Permit

6. After approval of Building Official, return to OBO 15 days after payment, in accordance with section 304 pf P.D. 1096, and receive your building permit.

• Approved Building Permit (1copy)
• Approved Electrical Permit (1copy)
• Approved Plumbing Permit (1 copy)
• Approved Mechanical Permit (1 copy)
• Approved Set of Plans (1 copy)
• Certificate of Completion duly signed by Engr/Arch In charge of Construction as follows:
  • Civil/Structural
  • Plumbing/Sanitary
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical

• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
• Logbook duly accomplished
• Picture showing posting of Building Permit number and date issued on site

Schedule of Service Availability
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
For architectural, line and grade, structural, electrical, Mechanical  BP344, inspections and occupancy inspections:
   > Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
   > 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Fees/Charges:
All fees are prescribed in the Revised IRR of P.D. 1096 or the National Building Code.

1. Submit occupancy application with complete supporting documents.

2. Secure schedule of field inspection with the Enforcement Team.

3. Secure Certificate of Completion Forms, including list of requirements for the routing slip

4. Secure Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from Bureau of Fire Department.

5. Be present on the actual date of Building inspection (architectural, line and grade, structural, electrical, Mechanical  BP344, inspections and occupancy inspection) to be conducted by the Permit and Enforcement Division

Note: If the building inspectors find that the completed project had deviated from the approved plans, the permit is withheld pending submission of needed requirements

1. Secure application form and complete all requirements.

2. Submit the duly accomplished application form with the complete requirements.

3. Secure order of payment

4. Bring order of payment to City Hall, pay at City Treasurer Permits & Licensing Office and receive official receipt and return to OBO

5. Submit OR for attachment to permit and forward to OBO Chief

6. Receive permit, anytime after approval of Building Official

1. Submit duly accomplished application form together with the requirements

2. Secure order of payment

3. Bring order of payment to City Hall, pay at City Treasurer Permits & Licensing Office and receive official receipt and return to OBO

4. Submit OR for attachment to permit and forward to OBO Chief

5. Receive permit, anytime after approval of Building Official

1. Secure Notice of Billing, proceed to the Office of the Building Official and fill-up the request form and submit the same to the Mechanical Inspector for inspection of business establishments and provide other information such as as sketch of location
   Take note of the inspection schedule

2. Be present on the date of inspection

3. Secure and bring Notice of Billing to City Hall, pay at City Treasurer Permits & Licensing Office and receive official receipt and return to OBO

4. Client submits OR to clerk for the preparation of Certificate of Annual Safety Inspection necessary for the signing of the business occupancy permit

5. Come back the following day and receive of Certificate of Annual Safety Inspection

1. Proceed to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and request for certified copies of Sanggunian documents and Certifications and/or Transcription of Records of Sessions.

2. Receive requested documents and/or transcription records of sessions