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
CBs must maintain a publicly accessible online directory showing all valid CoCs and those terminated/withdrawn/expired in the past 5 years, with CoC status updates within 5 working days of any change.
CriticalClause 11.4.1bCB must immediately suspend a CoC if the necessary surveillance tests/inspections are not completed within the surveillance window.
CriticalClause 11.4.5dTransfer of CoC between CBs is only allowed for CoCs that are still valid (not expired, withdrawn, terminated or suspended). Once a transfer intention is declared, the current CB must stop issuing labels or DoCs for the product.
CriticalClause 11.4.3a, 11.4.3fTransfer of CoC is not allowed within the final 6 months of a surveillance window, or if the new CB determines there is insufficient time to complete the surveillance regime before the window lapses.
ImportantClause 11.4.3eCB must remind CoC holders to complete surveillance tests 6 months and 3 months before the end of the surveillance window.
ImportantClause 11.4.5aSurveillance tests are only considered complete when the CB receives a passing surveillance test report from an accredited laboratory. Pending reports do not count.
ImportantClause 11.4.5e
Compliance thresholds
| Parameter | Value | Condition | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoC status update deadline on CB online directory | 5 working days | After any change in CoC status | Clause 11.4.1b(1)(n)(iii) |
| CB advance reminder to CoC holder for surveillance | 6 months and 3 months before end of surveillance window | If surveillance tests not yet completed | Clause 11.4.5a |
| Prohibition period for CoC transfer before surveillance window end | Final 6 months of surveillance window | CoC transfer not allowed in this period | Clause 11.4.3e(1) |
Interactive decision tree
What CB action is being performed?