Foreword & Acknowledgement
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:10
Foreword & Acknowledgement
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
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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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Foreword & Acknowledgement
Foreword
The Fire Code prescribes the fire safety standards for buildings in Singapore and serves as a key reference for Qualified Persons, architects and engineers to design fire-safe buildings. It provides guidance on the principles of fire safety and the corresponding
requirements to minimise risk of fire spread and loss of lives in the event of a fire in a building.
The Fire Code is now in its 9th edition. The Fire Code Review Committee (FCRC), led by the SCDF, comprises representatives from professional bodies, academic institutions, and statutory boards. In the review and development of the latest code requirements,
the FCRC adopted an evidence-based approach. In addition to having close consultations with practitioners in the building industry to understand their needs and concerns on the fire safety requirements, references were also drawn from past fire incidents,
as well as data derived from comparative studies involving international standards, fire modelling, and fire safety research. This approach in reviewing the Fire Code helped the FCRC arrive at optimal and cost-effective solutions to ensure that fire
safety standards across different types of buildings remain effective.
Supporting our nation’s vision of built environment sustainability and food security forms a key thrust in this 9 th edition of the Fire Code. In line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the Fire Code includes fire safety requirements specific to
green initiatives, such as Wall-Mounted Photovoltaic (PV) Panels, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Similarly, the farm industry is evolving to boost food production with less land and more automation to achieve
our food security goal. SCDF has worked with the relevant stakeholders to calibrate the fire safety requirements for farms according to their associated fire safety risks. Consequently, the revised fire safety requirements translate to reduced compliance
and construction costs that are commensurate with the assessed risks for farm owners and developers.
Fire safety requirements that address SCDF’s operational needs continue to form an integral aspect of the overall building fire safety. The Fire Code 2023 has enhanced requirements to complement SCDF’s firefighting and rescue efforts. These
include ensuring that building facades are adequately designed with fire access openings that can facilitate the deployment of SCDF’s aerial ladders and rescue cages, and having enhanced markings and signages to further improve the identification
of fire engine access.
To conclude, I would like to extend my utmost appreciation to all members of the FCRC and our stakeholders who have been involved in the Fire Code review. This consultative and collaborative approach between SCDF and the industry in the continual review
and enhancement of the Fire Code is an invaluable experience. Let us continue to work together to make Singapore a safe home always.
ERIC YAP
COMMISSIONER
SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
August 2023
Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings Review Committee
The Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings Review Committee comprises the following members:
Advisor
Commissioner Eric Yap
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Chairman
SAC Lian Wee Teck
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Secretary
Mr. Tan Yi Yang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Editor
Mr. Tan Eu Seng, Randy
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Members
Er. Choong Choon Guan
Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore
Er. Vincent Han
Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore
Er. (Dr) Tran Chi Trung
Building & Construction Authority
Ar. Tan Hwee Yong
Housing & Development Board
Er. Au Kow Liong (served till Apr 2023)
Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Er. Jeffrey Tan
Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Er. Yee Poh Kin
Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore
Er. Yeow Mei Leng
Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore
Er. Winston Ho
JTC Corporation
Er. Ang Kok Wee
Land Transport Authority
Mr. George Ng
Nanyang Technological University
Mr. Chan Weng Khoon
Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore
Mr. Dixon Ng
Singapore Accreditation Council
Ar. Eng Yew Hoon PBM
Singapore Institute of Architects
Ar. Jason Lee Shiuh Liang
Singapore Institute of Architects
Asst. Prof. Michael Budig
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Ar. Lukas Cheah
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Mr. David Ang
Individual Capacity
Mr. Joseph Chng
Individual Capacity
Er. Siew Yee Cheong
Individual Capacity
Er. Tong Kok Kwang
Individual Capacity
LTC Choh Choon Jin
Singapore Civil Defence Force
LTC Lee Peng Yang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
LTC Lim Lam Kwang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Mr. Heng Chai Liang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Editorial Team:
MAJ Ranneth Tan
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Notice to Users of the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reviews the Code of Practice for Fire Safety Precautions in Buildings (Fire Code) regularly to ensure relevance with new developments, such as changes in building construction methods, new/ improved building materials,
changing building risk profiles, etc.
The SCDF will periodically inform the building industry through circulars on all changes made to the Code and will update the interactive version of the Code on its website when the changes take effect.
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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3
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Foreword & Acknowledgement
Foreword
The Fire Code prescribes the fire safety standards for buildings in Singapore and serves as a key reference for Qualified Persons, architects and engineers to design fire-safe buildings. It provides guidance on the principles of fire safety and the corresponding
requirements to minimise risk of fire spread and loss of lives in the event of a fire in a building.
The Fire Code is now in its 9th edition. The Fire Code Review Committee (FCRC), led by the SCDF, comprises representatives from professional bodies, academic institutions, and statutory boards. In the review and development of the latest code requirements,
the FCRC adopted an evidence-based approach. In addition to having close consultations with practitioners in the building industry to understand their needs and concerns on the fire safety requirements, references were also drawn from past fire incidents,
as well as data derived from comparative studies involving international standards, fire modelling, and fire safety research. This approach in reviewing the Fire Code helped the FCRC arrive at optimal and cost-effective solutions to ensure that fire
safety standards across different types of buildings remain effective.
Supporting our nation’s vision of built environment sustainability and food security forms a key thrust in this 9 th edition of the Fire Code. In line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the Fire Code includes fire safety requirements specific to
green initiatives, such as Wall-Mounted Photovoltaic (PV) Panels, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Similarly, the farm industry is evolving to boost food production with less land and more automation to achieve
our food security goal. SCDF has worked with the relevant stakeholders to calibrate the fire safety requirements for farms according to their associated fire safety risks. Consequently, the revised fire safety requirements translate to reduced compliance
and construction costs that are commensurate with the assessed risks for farm owners and developers.
Fire safety requirements that address SCDF’s operational needs continue to form an integral aspect of the overall building fire safety. The Fire Code 2023 has enhanced requirements to complement SCDF’s firefighting and rescue efforts. These
include ensuring that building facades are adequately designed with fire access openings that can facilitate the deployment of SCDF’s aerial ladders and rescue cages, and having enhanced markings and signages to further improve the identification
of fire engine access.
To conclude, I would like to extend my utmost appreciation to all members of the FCRC and our stakeholders who have been involved in the Fire Code review. This consultative and collaborative approach between SCDF and the industry in the continual review
and enhancement of the Fire Code is an invaluable experience. Let us continue to work together to make Singapore a safe home always.
ERIC YAP
COMMISSIONER
SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
August 2023
Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings Review Committee
The Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings Review Committee comprises the following members:
Advisor
Commissioner Eric Yap
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Chairman
SAC Lian Wee Teck
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Secretary
Mr. Tan Yi Yang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Editor
Mr. Tan Eu Seng, Randy
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Members
Er. Choong Choon Guan
Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore
Er. Vincent Han
Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore
Er. (Dr) Tran Chi Trung
Building & Construction Authority
Ar. Tan Hwee Yong
Housing & Development Board
Er. Au Kow Liong (served till Apr 2023)
Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Er. Jeffrey Tan
Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Er. Yee Poh Kin
Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore
Er. Yeow Mei Leng
Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore
Er. Winston Ho
JTC Corporation
Er. Ang Kok Wee
Land Transport Authority
Mr. George Ng
Nanyang Technological University
Mr. Chan Weng Khoon
Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore
Mr. Dixon Ng
Singapore Accreditation Council
Ar. Eng Yew Hoon PBM
Singapore Institute of Architects
Ar. Jason Lee Shiuh Liang
Singapore Institute of Architects
Asst. Prof. Michael Budig
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Ar. Lukas Cheah
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Mr. David Ang
Individual Capacity
Mr. Joseph Chng
Individual Capacity
Er. Siew Yee Cheong
Individual Capacity
Er. Tong Kok Kwang
Individual Capacity
LTC Choh Choon Jin
Singapore Civil Defence Force
LTC Lee Peng Yang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
LTC Lim Lam Kwang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Mr. Heng Chai Liang
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Editorial Team:
MAJ Ranneth Tan
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Notice to Users of the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reviews the Code of Practice for Fire Safety Precautions in Buildings (Fire Code) regularly to ensure relevance with new developments, such as changes in building construction methods, new/ improved building materials,
changing building risk profiles, etc.
The SCDF will periodically inform the building industry through circulars on all changes made to the Code and will update the interactive version of the Code on its website when the changes take effect.