Before you can start actual construction work in Valenzuela, the city government should first approve the equipment and other installations to be used in your construction site.

Applicants should have the following documents:

1. Location plan, key plan, and general layout plan for each floor drawn indicating the equipment
2. List of machinery with corresponding brake horsepower
3. Longitudinal and Traverse Sections of building and equipment based on the section lines drawn to scale of at least 1:100 showing inter-floor relations and defining the manner of support of machines/equipment. Sections shall run longitudinally and detailed sections for each machinery/equipment should be signed and sealed by a professional mechanical engineer.

VC Biz Bilis: Secure a Mechanical Permit

1. Fill up application form from the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), 3/F Bulwagang Geronimo Angeles, Valenzuela City Hall.
2. Submit accomplished application form and all other required documents to the CEO, which will schedule and carry out a site inspection.
3. After the inspection, secure the order of payment from the CEO and pay corresponding fees at the City Treasurer's Office, G/F Bulwagang Geronimo Angeles, Valenzuela City Hall.
4. Present official receipt of payment to the CEO and claim the mechanical permit.

Commercial and industrial establishments must renew their mechanical permits every year. To renew your permit, present the official receipt of payment from the previous year to the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), 3/F Bulwagang Geronimo Angeles, Valenzuela City Hall.