Understanding the Building Code IRR

To avoid delays in construction permits and clearances due to the conflicting interpretation of the Building Code of the Philippines among the government authorities, technical professionals and property owners and developers, the Center for Global Best Practices is launching a special program titled, “Property Developers’ Guide to the Building Code IRR of the Philippines” on Aug. 16 and 17, 2017 at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City.

This two-day lecture is designed to provide a clear guideline to the 2005 IRR of the Building Code of the Philippines. This will also help different stakeholders align with it the different referral codes such as the architectural, structural, plumbing, sanitation, electrical, electronics, mechanical and interior design codes.

The seminar will include valuable insights on how to fast track building permits, updates on the latest government issuances, memorandums, and decided cases on conflicts affecting building construction and maintenance as well as remedies to stoppage orders. It also aims to empower the private sector, including property owners and administrators, developers, contractors, and technical professionals, in their government dealings and transactions especially with bureaucratic, errant or corrupt building officials to address issues concerning delays in getting approval for clearances, permits, and inspection of ongoing and finished construction projects, among others.

This program is also highly recommended to all lawyers, judges, and public officials involved in the planning, review, inspection, approval and adjudication of different types of construction projects.

The seminar will feature Engr. Agustin Torres who was part of the oversight committee on the crafting and implementation of the revised IRR of the Building Code of the Philippines. He presently serves as a consultant at the DPWH National Building Code Development Office and the LGU of Quezon City. He is also a technical expert on adjudication cases involving construction-related lawsuits. He has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry and is a consultant of many local and international firms especially in solving their most challenging issues in dealing with the government. He finished his Bachelor of Civil and Sanitary Engineering degree at Mapua Institute of Technology and earned his post-graduate degrees in urban and regional planning from the University of the Philippines, and public management from the Ateneo School of Government.

For details and a complete list of seminars, log on to www.cgbp. org or call Manila landlines 8427148/ 59 and 556-8968/ 69 or Cebu lines: (032) 512-3106/ 07; Baguio telephone: (074) 423-5148).