Technical Requirements for Household Shelters 2023
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Technical Requirements for Household Shelters 2023
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Clause 1.1 General
Clause 1.2 Application of HS Technical Requirements
Clause 1.3 Peacetime Use
Clause 1.4 Abbreviations
Clause 1.5 Definitions
Chapter 2 - Architectural Requirements
Clause 2.1 HS or NS Form
Clause 2.2 Size of HS
Clause 2.3 Wall and Slab Thickness of HS and NS
Clause 2.4 Location of HS
Clause 2.5 HS Door
Clause 2.6 Precast Hollow Core Household Shelters (Precast HS)
Clause 2.7 Fixtures in HS
Clause 2.8 NS in HS Tower
Clause 2.9 Transfer Structure Supporting HS Tower
Clause 2.10 HS Beneath An Internal Staircase
Clause 2.11 Finishes in HS
Clause 2.12 Exit Staircase
Clause 2.13 Door Recess on HS Wall
Chapter 3 - Structural Requirements
Clause 3.1 General
Clause 3.2 Materials
Clause 3.3 Analysis
Clause 3.4 Member Dimensions and Reinforcement Requirements
Clause 3.5 Detailing of HS Tower
Clause 3.6 Penetration of Services
Chapter 4 - Ventilation Sleeves
Clause 4.1 General
Clause 4.2 Position
Clause 4.3 Accessibility of Ventilation Sleeves
Clause 4.4 Fragmentation Plate
Chapter 5 - HS Door
Clause 5.1 General
Clause 5.2 Approved HS Door
Clause 5.3 HS Door Notice
Clause 5.4 Specification of HS Door Notice
Chapter 6 - Construction and Commissioning
Clause 6.1 General
Clause 6.2 Structural Works
Clause 6.3 HS Door
Clause 6.4 Peacetime Requirement of Ventilation Sleeves
Clause 6.5 Commissioning Requirements
Chapter 7 - Permitted And Not Permitted Works in HS Tower
Clause 7.1 General
Clause 7.2 Permitted and Not Permitted Works
Chapter 8 - Regulated Shelter Products
Clause 8.1 General
Clause 8.2 Definitions
Clause 8.3 Accreditation and Certification
Clause 8.4 Serial Labels
Clause 8.5 Requirements and Responsibilities for Qualified Persons
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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Technical Requirements for Household Shelters 2023
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Clause History
Clause History
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Clause 1.1 General
Clause 1.2 Application of HS Technical Requirements
Clause 1.3 Peacetime Use
Clause 1.4 Abbreviations
Clause 1.5 Definitions
Chapter 2 - Architectural Requirements
Clause 2.1 HS or NS Form
Clause 2.2 Size of HS
Clause 2.3 Wall and Slab Thickness of HS and NS
Clause 2.4 Location of HS
Clause 2.5 HS Door
Clause 2.6 Precast Hollow Core Household Shelters (Precast HS)
Clause 2.7 Fixtures in HS
Clause 2.8 NS in HS Tower
Clause 2.9 Transfer Structure Supporting HS Tower
Clause 2.10 HS Beneath An Internal Staircase
Clause 2.11 Finishes in HS
Clause 2.12 Exit Staircase
Clause 2.13 Door Recess on HS Wall
Chapter 3 - Structural Requirements
Clause 3.1 General
Clause 3.2 Materials
Clause 3.3 Analysis
Clause 3.4 Member Dimensions and Reinforcement Requirements
Clause 3.5 Detailing of HS Tower
Clause 3.6 Penetration of Services
Chapter 4 - Ventilation Sleeves
Clause 4.1 General
Clause 4.2 Position
Clause 4.3 Accessibility of Ventilation Sleeves
Clause 4.4 Fragmentation Plate
Chapter 5 - HS Door
Clause 5.1 General
Clause 5.2 Approved HS Door
Clause 5.3 HS Door Notice
Clause 5.4 Specification of HS Door Notice
Chapter 6 - Construction and Commissioning
Clause 6.1 General
Clause 6.2 Structural Works
Clause 6.3 HS Door
Clause 6.4 Peacetime Requirement of Ventilation Sleeves
Clause 6.5 Commissioning Requirements
Chapter 7 - Permitted And Not Permitted Works in HS Tower
Clause 7.1 General
Clause 7.2 Permitted and Not Permitted Works
Chapter 8 - Regulated Shelter Products
Clause 8.1 General
Clause 8.2 Definitions
Clause 8.3 Accreditation and Certification
Clause 8.4 Serial Labels
Clause 8.5 Requirements and Responsibilities for Qualified Persons