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