Overview

Overview of Fire Safety Regulations

The Fire Safety (Fire Safety Manager) Regulations 1994 introduced by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has become mandatory of building owners to appoint a Fire Safety Manager (FSM).

Buildings Requiring a FSM

All Commercial or Industrial Buildings which satisfy at least one of the conditions below need to appoint a FSM:

A. Commercial Buildings:

  • 9 storey or more (inclusive of basement)
  • used as a hospital
  • floor area with 5000 square metres or more
  • occupant load of 1000 persons or more

B. Industrial Buildings:

  • floor area with 5000 square metres or more
  • occupant load of 1000 persons or more