Acts and Requirements

Acts and Requirements
Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For details, visit the
ScamShield website
.
To help businesses reduce regulatory compliance costs, SCDF will implement three-year Fire Certificate (FC) validity periods for renewal applications from 1 Apr 2026 onwards. Please refer to the
SCDF Fire Certificate
webpage for more information.
The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery and Emergency Preparedness Centre will reopen to the public from 21 Apr 2026. The weekly Saturday morning Fire Station Open House will also be resumed with effect from 25 Apr 2026.
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Acts and Requirements
Shelter Acts
Civil Defence Shelter Act
Household Shelter
Technical Requirements for Household Shelters 2023
(PDF,
19.6 MB)
Technical Requirements for Household Shelters 2023
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Interactive version for softcopy use only
Permitted and Not Permitted Works in Household Shelters
(PDF, 78 KB) (For enquiries on permitted works within HDB household shelters, flat owners are encouraged to consult
their HDB Branch Offices.)
List of Approved Suppliers for Household Shelters
(PDF, 108 KB)
Guide on Closing Ventilation Sleeve (VS) Openings
(MP4, 32.3 MB)
Storey Shelter
Operation and Maintenance Manual for Staircase Storey Shelters
(PDF, 1.05MB)
Technical Requirements for Storey Shelters 2021
(PDF
21.2 MB)
Technical Requirements for Storey Shelters 2021
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Interactive version for softcopy use only
Permitted and Not Permitted Works in Storey Shelters
(PDF,
15 KB)
List of Approved Suppliers for Storey Shelters
(PDF,
108 KB)
Shelter Circulars
Shelter Circulars