Chapter 11
Regulated Fire Safety Products and Materials
Chapter 11 establishes the certification framework for regulated fire safety products used in Singapore buildings under SCDF's Product Listing Scheme (PLS). It defines the roles and duties of certification bodies, CoC holders, local representatives, and Qualified Persons in ensuring that all regulated products are type-tested, certified, labelled, and installed in compliance with the Fire Safety Act. The chapter also prescribes additional requirements for specific product categories including composite panels and fire-rated doors.
Scope: Applies to all buildings where regulated fire safety products (as listed in Table 11A) are supplied, installed or used as part of fire safety works in Singapore. Binds certification bodies accredited by SAC, CoC holders, local representatives of foreign suppliers, and Qualified Persons overseeing fire safety works.
Source: SCDF Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023. This is a guidance summary — always verify against the full Fire Code clause text.
Critical points
All regulated fire safety products must be certified with valid CoCs before use in fire safety works in Singapore. Products must be certified by a local CB accredited by SAC.
CriticalClause 11.3.1, 11.3.4aProducts with CoCs that are suspended, terminated, expired or withdrawn on the date of delivery to the project site must NOT be used in Singapore.
CriticalClause 11.3.3d(2)For products with CoCs that were valid on delivery but are subsequently suspended for fire safety reasons, it is not recommended to use them as the investigation may show non-compliance requiring removal/replacement.
CriticalClause 11.3.3d(4)CoC application must include applicant details (UEN/ACRA), manufacturer details, certification scheme, full product details, and full-colour type test reports from accredited laboratories.
ImportantClause 11.3.5b–cCoCs issued for use in Singapore must bear SAC's accreditation mark.
ImportantClause 11.3.5a
Compliance thresholds
| Parameter | Value | Condition | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoC validity period | 5 years | From date of issuance; renewed CoC starts day after previous CoC expiry | Clause 11.3.3b, 11.4.2b |
| Test report age limit — Scheme 1b | Less than 5 years | At time of CoC application | Clause 11.3.2 |
| Test report age limit — Scheme 2/5 discrete systems | Less than 5 years | At time of CoC application | Clause 11.3.2 |
| Test report age limit — Scheme 2/5 non-discrete systems | Less than 10 years | At time of CoC application | Clause 11.3.2 |
| CB directory downtime — notification deadline to SCDF and SAC | Within 24 hours | In the event of online directory downtime | Clause 11.4.1b(2) |
| CoC status update deadline on CB directory | Within 5 working days | Any change in CoC status must be updated | Clause 11.4.1b(1)(n)(iii) |
| Retention period for expired/terminated/withdrawn CoCs on CB online directory | 5 years | Past CoCs must remain visible on CB directory | Clause 11.4.1b(1) |
Interactive decision tree
Identify the applicable certification scheme from Table 11A (Scheme 1b, 2 or 5) and check whether test reports are within the allowed age limits.