Use of Sky Lantern
Source: https://www.scdf.gov.sg/fire-safety-services-listing/permits-and-certifications/use-of-sky-lantern
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:11
Use of Sky Lantern
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Use of Sky Lantern
Use of Sky Lantern
For the use of sky lanterns, one needs to apply for clearances from CAAS and SCDF.
CAAS
Please contact the agencies concern or refer to the details listed in the relevant agencies' website.
Website
https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/aerial-activities/release-of-sky-lanterns
Email
CAAS_ATS_ANSP@caas.gov.sg
Tel
65954088
SCDF
Below is the SCDF's fire safety guidelines to be adhered:
No free release of sky lantern or lanterns.
The lighted sky lantern shall remain tethered at all times.
The tethers used must be strong enough to prevent the lantern from breaking free.
An organiser is allowed up to 5 batches (i.e. 1 batch equates to 20 numbers of tethered sky lanterns).
Safety marshallers are to be present on-site to supervise and prevent the lanterns from being intentionally or inadvertently released into the air.
Safety marshallers shall be equipped with fire extinguishers to deal with fire-related contingencies.
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.
1
/
3
Fire Code 2023
Home Fire Alarm Device (HFAD)
Plans Submission Process
Permits and Certifications
Petroleum and Flammable Material Licences
Emergency Response Plan
Company Emergency Response (CERT)
Amusement Rides Approval
Workers' Dormitory Application
Pre-Application Consultation for DECAMS Licence
Fire Safety E-Services
Downloads
Useful Links
Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems (CPFPRTS) 2022
Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Road Tunnels (CPFPRT) 2025
Hero banner for all pages except home page
Use of Sky Lantern
Use of Sky Lantern
For the use of sky lanterns, one needs to apply for clearances from CAAS and SCDF.
CAAS
Please contact the agencies concern or refer to the details listed in the relevant agencies' website.
Website
https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/aerial-activities/release-of-sky-lanterns
CAAS_ATS_ANSP@caas.gov.sg
Tel
65954088
SCDF
Below is the SCDF's fire safety guidelines to be adhered:
No free release of sky lantern or lanterns.
The lighted sky lantern shall remain tethered at all times.
The tethers used must be strong enough to prevent the lantern from breaking free.
An organiser is allowed up to 5 batches (i.e. 1 batch equates to 20 numbers of tethered sky lanterns).
Safety marshallers are to be present on-site to supervise and prevent the lanterns from being intentionally or inadvertently released into the air.
Safety marshallers shall be equipped with fire extinguishers to deal with fire-related contingencies.