28/10/2026
𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐍: 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 🧯📜 (𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐0𝟐𝟔)
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐒𝐏𝐌 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 "𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐲" 𝐓𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐨
𝐂𝐨-𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐒𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈
A safer Vigan starts with preparation. We are pleased to announce that a vital legislative measure aimed at protecting our local workplaces and institutions has been successfully approved on its third and final reading during the 68th regular session last October 26, 2026.
Naimpusuan a panagyaman kadagiti kakaduak iti konseho, public servants, ken kakaduatayo a Bigueño iti Business Sector nga timmulong ken simmuporta iti kaunaan nga ordinansatayo kas konsehal iti ay-ayatek a Ciudad ti Vigan.
Ordinance Number: 68 (Series of 2026)
Ordinance Title: “An Ordinance Requiring Annual Basic Fire Safety Seminar, Designating Safety Focal Person in Government and Business Establishments Within Vigan City and Providing Guidelines Therefor”
This proactive measure seeks to institutionalize annual fire safety training and establish dedicated safety personnel across all local establishments to guarantee rapid, coordinated action during emergencies.
CORE SECTIONS:
1. All government offices and local business establishments must undergo a Basic Fire Safety Seminar at least once every year, conducted by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and CDRRMO.
2. Establishments must designate a trained Fire Safety Focal Person to assist during fire responses, guide evacuations, and ensure fire gear is accessible. Prior to getting or renewing a business permit, a valid BFP Certificate of Completion (valid for 3 years) must be secured.
3. Register your designated safety personnel with the Vigan City Fire Station, complete the required BFP seminar on schedule (phased by risk level), and keep your safety clearance ready for your business permit renewal.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
Q: Do the seminar and training require fees?
A: No, It’s free of charge; you need to attend and participate.
Q: Is the seminar required for all businesses and government offices?
A: Yes. It applies to all government agencies/institutions and business establishments (commercial, industrial, educational, tourism, medical, etc.) operating within Vigan City.
Q: Who conducts the seminar?
A: The seminar is conducted by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in coordination with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).
Q: Who are exempt from the mandatory seminar?
A: 1. Sari-sari stores with an annual gross sales of less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (₱50,000.00).
2. Business establishments that have their own designated Fire Brigade, provided they appoint a Fire Safety Focal Person and submit their details to the BFP Vigan City Fire Station.
Q: How long is the Certificate of Completion valid?
A: The Certificate of Completion issued by the BFP is valid for three (3) years from the date of issue.
Q: When is the implementation deadline for my business?
A: Implementation is phased based on risk level:
Phase 1 (High-Risk Establishments): Must complete the seminar on or before December 31 of the calendar year following the approval of the Ordinance.
Phase 2 (Medium & Low-Risk Establishments): Must complete the seminar on or before December 31 of the calendar year immediately following Phase 1.
Q: What happens if the designated Fire Safety Focal Person resigns or leaves?
A: The business owner or authorized representative must designate a replacement who has completed the required Basic Fire Safety Seminar.
⚠️ Status Notice: This ordinance has successfully passed its third and final reading and is now fully approved to strengthen fire safety standards across Vigan City.
To view the full text of Ordinance No. 68 Series of 2026 Visit:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9bd83bcc8a.html
