The Department of Trade and Industry recently implemented a joint memorandum circular directing local government units to streamline the issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy.
Joint Memorandum Circular 2018-01, which was issued by the Public Works, Interior and Local Government, Information and Communications Technology and Trade Departments, sets service standards for processing simple applications for construction-related permits to support the Build Build Build infrastructure program of the government.
The circular covers single dwelling residential buildings of not more than three floors, commercial buildings of not over two storys, renovation within a mall with issued building permits and warehouses storing non-hazardous substances.
Local government units were advised to set up a processing system where applicants follow a four-step procedure in securing building permits.
