OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL ENGINEER AND BUILDING OFFICIAL

MISSION

We are committed to exercise our professions with the highest degree of discipline, professionalism and competence for the development of our municipality through construction of buildings, roads, bridges and other infrastructures that will be beneficial to the lives of our people.

VISION

To provide adequate, relevant, efficient and high-quality infrastructure projects and services for the betterment of the People of Mariveles.

FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE

Administrative Division

Information, Records, and Correspondents Section of the Municipal Engineer’s Office provides general support services such as records management, information, correspondence and general clerical and facilitates transactions of the office.

Planning and Design Division

Takes charge in the preparation of program of works for various infrastructure projects and implementation of municipal projects such as roads, drainage, bridges, public buildings and other structures.

Maintenance Division

Assure that all public infrastructure and buildings are properly maintained and safe for public use.

Inspection Division

Conduct investigations/inspection on public complaints and other related works before release of issuance of any certifications. They are also in charge on the inspection of industrial/commercial infrastructure for annual business permit renewal.

Republic Act (R.A) 7160 - Local Government Code of the Philippines Article Seven

The Engineer

SECTION. 477. Qualifications, Powers and Duties.

The engineer shall take charge of the engineering office and shall:

        •Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure development and public works in general of the local government unit concerned;

        • Advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on infrastructure, public works, and other engineering matters;

        • Administer, coordinate, supervise, and control the construction, maintenance, improvement, and repair of roads, bridges, and other engineering and public works projects of the local government unit concerned;

        • Provide engineering services to the local government unit concerned, including investigation and survey, engineering designs, feasibility studies, and project management;

        • In the case of the provincial engineer, exercise technical supervision over all engineering offices of component cities and municipalities; and

Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

Presidential Decree (P.D) No. 1096

SECTION 207. Duties of the Building Official

        • Be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR, as well as circulars, memoranda, opinions and decisions/orders issued pursuant thereto. His actions shall always be guided by appropriate orders/directives from the Secretary. 

        • Have overall administrative control and/or supervision over all works pertinent to buildings/structures in his area of responsibility and shall be charged with the processing of all permit applications and certificates as well as the issuance of the same.

        • Ensure that all changes, modifications, and alterations in the design plans during the construction phase shall not start until the modified design plan has been evaluated and the necessary amendatory permit issued.

        • Undertake annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date record of their status.

        • Upon complaint or motu proprio and after due notice/s and hearing, initiate action towards:

              • A non-issuance, suspension, revocation and/or invalidation of a building permit or certificate of occupancy;

              • Issuance of work stoppage order, or an order for discontinuance of the use or occupancy of the building/structure or portion thereof;

              • Declaration of a building/structure as ruinous or dangerous; and/or

              • The imposition of appropriate fines/penalties.

        • Submit a quarterly situational report to the Secretary through the NBCDO, on the status of all existing, on-going, and proposed public as well as private building/structure activities.

        • Undertake such other duties and tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary from time to time.