Functions
A. Efficient monitoring of infrastructure and maintenance projects;
B. Effective supervision of infrastructure and maintenance projects;
C. Timely implementation of infrastructure and maintenance projects
FAQs
Question 1. What are the requirements in applying for a building/electrical/
plumbing/signage permit?
Answer 1. Applications for the issuance of building/electrical/plumbing/signage
permit are the functions of the Office of the City Building Official which is
an independent department from the City Engineer’s Office.
Question 2. Does your department issue any permits?
Answer 2. Yes. Our department only issues excavation permit. Application of
the said permit is by filing a formal letter request indicating therein the exact
place/address where the excavation would be made.
Question 3.To whom will we address letter/reports of damaged/dilapidated
City buildings, roads, pavements, pathwalks and sidewalks and/or clogged
drainages, and what are indicated in the said letter/reports?
Answer 3.Letter/reports should be addressed to theOIC-City Engineer, Engr.
Athena G. Ativo,indicated therein are the exact location, what is the damage, and
if possible, photo of the dilapidated structure and/or clogged drainage.
Question 4. If there is an illegal structure and/or informal settlers at a City
Property, what action does your office do?
Answer 4. An inspection will be made and if it be proved that there is an
encroachment to government properties, proper notices will be issued to the
owners of the illegal structure and/or informal settlers and if they do not vacate
within the given period, their properties would be demolished.
List of Recent Activities
1. Constructionof Five (5)-Storey School Building with Forty Three (43)
Classrooms and Twelve (12) Special Laboratory Rooms for the University of
Caloocan City South;
2. Construction of Four (4)-Storey School Building with Forty (40) Classrooms
and Multi-Purpose Hall for the University of Caloocan City North;
3. Rehabilitation of Historical Site (Bonifacio Monument Circle) Monumento
Caloocan City;
4. Rehabilitation of Puericulture Center at 425 A. Mabini St., Caloocan City.