If you’re planning to start a construction project in the city of Mandaluyong, Philippines, you need to secure a bunch of permits, documents, and requirements before doing any physical work – one of which is the Mechanical Permit. We saved you the time and money of visiting the City Engineering Department of the Mandaluyong City Hall yourself, see our checklist of requirements you need to complete for securing a Mechanical Permit.

Mechanical Permit Requirements

1. 5 Sets Mechanical Plan (must be signed & sealed by PME and signed by the owner)
2. 3 Copies Mechanical Permit Form (must be signed & sealed by PME and signed by the owner)
3. Original copy of valid PRC ID & current PTR (must be signed & sealed)
4. Photocopy of Contractor’s Tax
5. Cost Estimate / Bill of Materials

Note: The Minimum size of the Mechanical Plan shall be 508mm x 762mm (20” x 30”) in 5 blue/white prints. All plans shall contain the following:

• Air-condition, refrigeration, ice-making, freezer, chiller detailed plan with complete details, equipment schedule, and heat load computation
• Ventilation: Fans and blowers with complete details and equipment schedule
• Ductwork installations indicating duct sizes, dampers, control, filters, fireproofing, acoustic and thermal insulation, and capacities
• Piping system: Assembly of pipes on racks and supports, terminal to terminal valves, fittings, sizes, and color-coding
• Automatic Fire Protection Systems shall include riser diagrams, tapping points, locations of inspector tests and drain sites, as well as hydraulic calculations, design computation. Sprinkler, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Hose Cabinet
• LPGas pipe and Kitchen fire suppression system, schedule, and specifications. For restaurant, gasoline station, others with the use of gas & LPG, you must submit an Affidavit of Undertaking (For the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas & other Gasworks). It must be notarized, and signed by the owner.

Permit to Operate (PTO) Requirements

1. Approved Mechanical Plan / As-Built Plan
2. Mechanical Completion Plan
3. Photocopy of Approved Mechanical Permit
4. Original copy of valid PRC ID & current PTR (Must be signed & sealed)
5. With ducting & ductworks installation for Ceiling Concealed and chiller type, you must submit an Air-balancing schedule from the contractor. (Must be signed & sealed by PME and signed by the owner)
6. With gas works & LPG, you must submit original Leak Test Result and Certificate from the contractor. (Must be signed & sealed by PME and signed by the owner)

Just like the Electrical Permit, a Mechanical Permit is one of the required Technical Documents before the issuance of a Building Permit. As shown above, requirements may be more or less depending on your project, but there’s one thing you need to remember – incomplete documents will not be accepted.

Check out these documents below for more information on how to secure a Mechanical Permit in the city of Mandaluyong, Philippines:

Mandaluyong Mechanical Permit Checklist for 2020
 https://kaothu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mandaluyong-Mechanical-Permit-Checklist-2020.pdf

Mandaluyong Mechanical Permit Application Form for 2020
 https://kaothu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mandaluyong-Mechanical-Permit-Application-2020.pdf

Are you eyeing for a new construction project soon? It doesn’t matter if it’s your dream house, a small commercial building, or a five-door apartment – you will need a Building Permit before you can start, well, building.

As a newbie on how construction works, we visited the City Engineering Department of the Mandaluyong City Hall to get an updated checklist of requirements for securing a Building Permit. Here are the documents we need to complete:

1. 1 set Duly accomplished application forms (completely and properly filled-up)
   • Building Permit Box 1, Box 3A, Box 6, Box 7, Box 8, Box 9
   • Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Box 1, Box 6, Box 7, Box 8
   • Electrical Permit Box 1, Box 2, Box 3, Box 4, Box 5, Box 1a
   • Mechanical Permit Box 1, Box 6, Box 7, Box 8
2. 6 sets Design Plans (Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Sanitary/Plumbing, Mechanical & Electronics) (signed by Owner/ Applicant, signed and sealed by duly licensed Engineers/ Architect; scale not less than 1:100mts)
3. 2 sets Survey Lot Plan signed and sealed by duly licensed Geodetic Engineer
4. 4 sets Specification signed and sealed by duly licensed Engineers/Architect
5. 2 sets Structural Design & Computation (signed and sealed by Structural/Civil Engineer)
6. 4 set Bill of Materials & Cost Estimate (signed and sealed by Engineers/Architect)
7. 1 pc. Photocopy of PRC ID, PTR, & UAP-IAPOA (for architects only) of design professionals with 3-specimen signature and dried sealed
8. 1 pc. Seismic Analysis (for 3-Story & higher)
9. 1 pc. Boring and Load Test (for 3-Story & higher)
10. 1 pc. Structural Certification & Analysis (signed & sealed by Civil/Structural Engineer, for a renovation that will affect the stability of the building)
11. 1 pc. Transfer Certificate of Title T.C.T. (Certified True Copy, on file with the Registry of Deeds within the last 4 months) or Condominium Certificate of Title (C.C.T.)
12. 1 copy Contract of Lease (in case the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot), or Deed of Absolute Sale
13. 1 pc. Tax Declaration
14. 1 pc. Current Real Property Tax Receipt
15. 1 pc. Barangay Clearance
16. 1 pc. Home Owners Assn. Clearance (if applicable)
17. 1 copy Locational Clearance (City Planning Office)
18. 1 pc. Secretary’s Certificate/Authority to Sign/Special Power-of-Attorney Authorization Letter (whichever is applicable)
19. 1 pc. DENR – Environmental Compliance Certificate
20. 1 pc. DOLE – Construction Safety & Health Program
21. 1 pc. HLURB – Development Permit
22. 1 pc. CAAP – Height Clearance
23. Site Development Permit (issued by Sangguniang Panlunsod for Subdivision/Townhouses development)
24. Provision of Batas Pambansa 344 (Accessibility Law)
25. Earthquake Recording Instrumentation
26. Rain Water Collector
27. Traffic Impact (for high rise building & large scale construction)
28. Contractor’s Tax (if under contract) or Affidavit of Non-Hiring of Contractor (if by administration)
29. Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance & Group Personal Accident Insurance (accredited by the City of Mandaluyong)
30. DOH Clearance (for outdoor antenna)
31. Others that may be required

That sure looks a lot, isn’t it? Completing these requirements may take you a few days, and you might also need to pay fees for some documents. Remember, however, that securing a Building Permit guarantees the engineers, architects, and you (as the project owner) that everything complies to all the necessary standards, codes, and minimum requirements under the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096), Accessibility Law (BP 344), the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514), and other related building laws.

Check out these documents below for more information on how to secure a Building Permit in the city of Mandaluyong, Philippines:

Mandaluyong Building Permit Checklist for 2020
 https://kaothu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mandaluyong-Building-Permit-Checklist-2020.pdf

Mandaluyong Building Permit Application Form for 2020
 https://kaothu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mandaluyong-Building-Permit-Application-2020.pdf