Fire Safety In Singapore Cpt yam yeow kiat
Scope Introduction Singapore regulatory System
Introduction Self intro History of fire code
Mission Statement To protect and save lives and property for a safe and secure Singapore
Objective of Fire Safety Objective of fire life safety and property protection
Principle of Fire safety Prevention Communication Escape Containment Extinguishment
Self regulation scheme Started 1997 QP
Notice of approval QP shall make sure that the plan is in full compliance with technical requirements QP (Qualified Persons) Architects or Professional Engineers
Technical requirements Fire Code how code are being reviewed From industry feedback From fire incident fire safety investigation Incident learned from oversea incident Standing committee Consist of representatives from.. Fire code committee Technical persons Working committee
Conservation Buildings Bldg built before 1969 Conservation Guideline can apply
Technical requirements Singapore Standard code of practice Technical Committee Working committee Other countries standards
So what if the technical requirement Waiver - purpose cannot be complied with Chaired by Commissioner SCDF If disapproved then QP can appeal in person If further disapproved then can apply to Minister of Home Affairs.
Audit Plans audit (10%) Site Audit (10%) Counter measure for false declaration
Certificate of Supervision Purpose QP to be responsible in supervising the construction process.
Inspection by RI Who is RI (Registered Inspection) Purpose Engage by Building owner/tenant Form 1 & 2
Issuance of TFP/FSC All plan submitted for approval shall apply Purpose
Qualification Appointment FEP FSM Scheme
Purpose Fire Certification QP needed to make sure the fire safety systems in the building are working Checking is based on the various codes of practice Required yearly renewal Audit
What is Fire Hazards Overcrowding of PE Outlets Obstruction to escape routes Any alteration on fire safety works Removal of any fire safety measure
What is Fire Hazards Lack of proper maintenance of fire safety measures Any matter or circumstance which increases the likelihood of fire Any other circumstance that hamper duties during a fire
Obstructed Fire Fighting/ Safety Systems
Obstruction to passageway
Illegal addition & alteration
Illegal addition
Illegal addition
Illegal alteration of Fire door to roller shutter
Illegal alteration to usage
Non-maintenance of fire safety measures
Non Maintenance
Non maintenance
Removal of fire safety installation
Increase the likely hood of fire
Open flame cooking in workers dormitory
Hamper SCDF operation
Obstruction to Landing Valve
Functions of Enforcement Branch To investigate fire hazard complaints To conduct scheduled enforcement checks To carry out physical enforcement exercises eg. seizure, removal, closure, etc. To detect existence of fire hazards To compound offences To conduct court prosecution To conduct investigation at fire scene To process & endorse Occupant Load (OL) for PE Outlets
Types of Enforcement Checks Scheduled Non-Scheduled or Complaint Re-Inspection
Enforcement stats Total no. of cases of feedback for Jan Dec 2010 : (2920) Total no. of enforcement checks conducted for Jan Dec 2010 : (11570)
Types of Enforcement Actions Serving of Notice viz. FHAN Composition/Fine viz. NOC & FSON Fire Safety Prohibition Order Court Action
Consequences When charge to court: For fire hazard Fail to comply > $10,000 max on conviction & $500 for continuing offence. For unauthorized Fire Safety Works Failure to comply > Maximum fine upon conviction > $50,000 Imprisonment not exceeding 12 months Plus $1,000 fine for every day of continuing offence after conviction
Regulating of old buildings Conservation Non-conservation Conservation guideline
Existing (old) Buildings when code revised Building need not comply Only when having major retrofitting then we will the owner to upgrade
Conclusion By knowing how we regulate fire safety and hoping the imposing a more stringent requirement from insurer, we can bring fire safe environment in Singapore to the next higher level