FSG 1:2013

FIRE SAFETY AND SHELTER DEPARTMENT

SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES

FSG 1:2013

CERTIFICATION OF
REGULATED FIRE SAFETY PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
(REVISED PROCEDURES)

Effective Date: 5 Aug 2013

Released by:
Fire Safety Consultation Branch
Fire Safety & Shelter Department

CERTIFICATION OF
REGULATED FIRE SAFETY PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
(REVISED PROCEDURES)

1. SCOPE
The Fire Safety Guidelines cover the following:
1.1. Accreditation requirements for Certification Bodies (CBs) which offer services
in Singapore,
1.2. List of fire safety products/materials regulated by SCDF,
1.3. Compliance standards for regulated fire safety products/materials.

2. ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1.

All CBs which offer services in Singapore to certify regulated fire safety
products/materials shall be accredited by Singapore Accreditation Council
(SAC). The accreditation requirements shall be in accordance with ISO/IEC
Guide 65 (General requirements for bodies operating Product Certification
Systems) and IAF Guidance to ISO/IEC Guide 65.

2.2.

All overseas CBs shall have their local offices and representatives in
Singapore to follow up on queries/complaints and monitor the
products/materials certified by them.

2.3.

CBs which participate in the product listing scheme (PLS) shall inform SCDF
officially of its intention and submit to SCDF its Certificate of Accreditation
and Schedule issued by SAC for record. In addition, SCDF may request for
additional information or impose other requirements on the CBs.

3. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SURVEILLANCE REGIME

The list of regulated fire safety products/materials and their required surveillance
regime are given in Annex A. Certification of these regulated fire safety
products/materials shall be based on the following certification systems:

3.1. ISO Type 2 Certification System

ISO Type 2 certification system consists of type testing of a sample and
market surveillance. Market surveillance is conducted and samples of the
product from the market are assessed for ongoing conformity. Item 30 to item
36 of the list of regulated fire safety products/materials given in Annex A shall
be certified under Type 2 Certification System.

3.2. ISO Type 5 Certification System

ISO Type 5 certification system consists of testing and assessment of the
quality system involved. Surveillance of the quality system is conducted and
samples of the product from either the market or at the point of production, or
both, are assessed for ongoing conformity. All items except items 30 to 36 of
the list of regulated fire safety products/materials given in Annex A could be
certified under the Type 5 Certification System.

3.3. ISO Type 7 Certification System

ISO Type 7 certification system consists of type testing of a sample of a
production and subsequent batch inspection. All items except items 30 to 36 of
the list of regulated fire safety products/materials given in Annex A could also
be certified under the Type 7 Certification System.

4. ASSESSMENT OF
MODIFICATION
PRODUCTS/MATERIALS

TO

CERTIFIED

FIRE

SAFETY

The fire safety products/materials shall be installed in the manner as the tested
prototype described in the test report. Any modifications or deviations to the tested
prototype shall be supported by a report prepared by a testing laboratory that is
accredited by SAC or recognised by SCDF.

5. PROVISION OF MINIMUM INFORMATION OF CERTIFIED AND FAILURE

PRODUCTS BY CBS
CBs shall provide the minimum information as specified in Annex B in their
directory for certified products and products that fail the certification. The availability
of such information shall constitute as part of the audit requirements of SAC.

6. APPLICANTS OF FIRE SAFETY PRODUCTS

CERTIFICATIONS FROM CERTIFICATION BODIES

SEEKING

MULTIPLE

6.1. An applicant who seeks certification of their fire safety products with a CB shall
declare the status of certification he had with the previous CB.
6.2. If the applicant had previously sought certification with a CB but failed in its
certification attempt, he is required to submit the latest audit report and
surveillance test results prepared by the previous CB to the new CB for their
information and highlight any improvement made to the product to be certified
by the new CB.
6.3. However, if the applicant declares that he has yet to seek certification with any
CB, it shall be incumbent upon the CB that is approached by the applicant to
confirm the status from the directory of certified and failure products
maintained by the other CBs.
6.4. If the CB subsequently finds out that the applicant had earlier approached a
CB but failed in its certification attempt, the CB shall require the applicant to (i)
submit the latest audit report and surveillance test results prepared by the
previous CB and (ii) highlight any improvement made to the product. If the
applicant fails do so, the CB shall reject the applicants application for
certification of his product.
6.5. Compliance of the procedures by the CBs shall constitute as part of the audit
requirements of SAC.

7. VALIDITY PERIODS OF TEST REPORTS FOR FIRE SAFETY PRODUCTS

7.1.

Test report validity period shall be 5 years for products listed under the PLS
under Class 1A (Discrete system), Class 1B & Class 2. Products under Class
1A (Discrete system) and Class 1B are issued with product labels which can
be displayed on the products.

7.2.

Test report validity period shall be 10 years for products listed under the PLS
under Class 1A (Non-discrete system). Products under Class 1A (Nondiscrete system) are issued with declaration of compliance (DOC) certificates
to suppliers when they have declared compliance of conformity at the site.

List of Regulated Fire Safety Products & Materials

Product

Acceptable Standards

1. Fire Alarm Panel

1.EN 54 Pt 2 & 4
2.CP10

Product Listing Scheme

(PLS) Class
1A or 1B (Labels issued)

2. Fire Pump
1.AS 2941, UL, FM, BRE
1A (Labels issued)
3. Fire-rated Partition (16)
Materials are listed under BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, EN 13501-1(Min A2 class) under PLS Class 2
3.1 Compartment wall
1. BS 476 Pt 22, EN 1364-1, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 1A (DOC (1) issued)
834, NFPA 251
2. Timber products: See section on cross/glued laminated
timber
3.2 Protected shaft enclosing lift

(2)

1. BS 476 Pt 20, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA 1A (DOC issued)
251
2. BS 5234 Pt 2
3. BS EN 520 (gypsum plaster board)
4. ISO 1896 (calcium silicate or cement board)
5. Cyclic loading & dynamic test as specified under clause 3.3
of Building Code of Australia C 1.8

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3.3 Protected shaft enclosing staircase

or services

1. BS 476 Pt 22, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA 1A (DOC issued)
251
2. BS 5234 Pt 2
3. EN 520 (gypsum plaster board)
4. ISO 1896 (calcium silicate or cement board)

4. Fire-rated Floor (16)

Materials are listed under BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, EN 13501-1(Min A2 class) under PLS Class 2
1. BS 476 Pt 21, AS 1530 Pt 4, ISO 834
1A (DOC issued)
4.1. Fire-rated Floor (2)
2. Timber products: See section on cross/glued laminated
timber
5. Fire-rated Ceiling (16)
Materials are listed under BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, EN 13501-1(Min A2 class) under PLS Class 2
5.1 Compartmentation
1. BS 476 Pt 22, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA 1A (DOC issued)
251
2. Timber products: See section on cross/glued laminated
timber
5.2 Protection to steel beams that
support RC floor (2)
5.3 Protection to timber/ steel flooring

(2)

1. BS 476 Pt 23, AS 1530 Pt 4, ISO 834

1A (DOC issued)

1. BS 476 Pt 21, AS 1530 Pt 4, ISO 834

1A (DOC issued)

6. Fire-rated Enclosure/ spraying

material (16)
Materials are listed under BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, EN 13501-1 (Min A2 class) under PLS Class 2
1. BS 476 Pt 21, AS 1530 Pt 4, ISO 834
6.1 Protection to steel structure (2)(3)
2. BS 5234 Pt 2
3. EN 520 (gypsum plaster board)
4. ISO 1896 (calcium silicate or cement board)

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1A (DOC issued)

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6.2 Protection to fire fighting system ie

sprinkler, rising mains, hydrant, etc. (4)

1. FSB/PSB/001 (Insulation criteria shall not exceed 750C)

1A (DOC issued)

6.3 Protection to building services ie

1. BS 476 Pt 20, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA 1A (DOC issued)
251
cables, sanitary pipes, chilled water
pipes etc
7 Smoke Curtain (16)
Materials are listed under BS 476 Pt 4,
BS 476 Pt 11, BS 476 Pt 6 & BS 476 Pt
7, EN 13501-1 (Min A2 class) under
PLS Class 2
1. EN12101-1:2005+A12006
7.1. Smoke Curtain (5)
8. Fire-rated duct system (16)
Materials are listed under BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, EN 13501-1 (Min A2 class) under PLS Class 2
8.1. Fire-rated duct system, eg.
1. BS 476 Pt 24, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA
251
Ventilation, Smoke-extraction and/or
Kitchen Exhaust Ducting System
9. Fire Extinguishing System for Kitchen 1. UL 300
Hood
10. Fire Stopping Material (including
1. BS 476 Pt 20, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA
251, EN1366-3, EN 1366-4, ASTM E814,
Fire Rated Collar)
2. ASTM 2307-04 (curtain wall)

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1B (Labels issued)

1A (DOC issued)

1A (Labels issued)
1A (DOC issued)

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11. Fire-rated Glass Block/

Partition/Panel (7)

1. BS 476 Pt 22, AS 1530 Pt 4, ASTM E119, ISO 834, NFPA 1A (DOC issued)
251
2. BS 6206, AS2208, EN 12600

12. Exit sign (powered electrically)

1. SS 263 Pt 2
2. SS 508 Pt 1 & 2
3. CP 19 (replaced by SS 563 Pt 1 & SS 563 Pt 2 wef 6 July
2014)
1. SS 263 Pt 2
2. CP 19 (replaced by SS 563 Pt 1 & SS 563 Pt 2 wef 6 July
2014)
1. CP 19 (replaced by SS 563 Pt 1 & SS 563 Pt 2 wef 6 July
2014)

1A or 1B (Labels issued)

1. UL 924
2. SS 508 Pt 1 & 2
3. CP 19 (replaced by SS 563 Pt 1 & SS 563 Pt 2 wef 6 July
2014)
1. EN 671 Pt 1
2. SS 575 (Formerly CP 29)

1A or 1B (Labels issued)

13. Emergency lighting (self-contained)

14. Battery System (for exit signs and

emergency lighting)

15. Self-luminous Sign (powered by

radioactive material)

16. Fire Hosereel

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1A or 1B (Labels issued)

1A or 1B (Labels issued)

1A or 1B (Labels issued)

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17. Fire Fighting Hose

18. Auditorium Seats

19. Fire Damper

(8)

1. BS 6391

1A or 1B (Labels issued)

1. BS 5852, clause 12 (ignition source 0,1 & 5)

1. SS 333 (includes fire-resistance test, air leakage test,
spring force test and closing reliability test)

1A or 1B (Labels issued)
1A or 1B (Labels issued)

(14)

1. SS 332
2. BS 6206, AS 2208, EN 12600 (glass door)
21. Bin/Linen Chute Door
1. BS 476 Pt22
22. Fire-rated Lift-landing/ Dumb Waiter 1. BS 476 Pt 22, EN 81-58 (lift-landing door)
2. BS 6206, AS 2208, EN 12600 (glass door)
Door
23. Fire Shutter/Fire Curtain
1. SS 489

1A or 1B (Labels issued)

24. Fire-rated Hopper / Hatch door

25. Portable Fire Extinguisher

1. BS 476 Pt 22
1. SS EN 3-7, SS EN 3-8, SS EN 3-9

1A or 1B (Labels issued)
1A or 1B (Labels issued)

26. Fire-rated Cables

1. SS 299

1A (Mark printed on cables)

20. Fire-rated Door

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1A or 1B (Labels issued)
1A or 1B (Labels issued)
1A or 1B (Labels issued)

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27. Intumescent Coating System (for

protection to steel structure) (9)

28. Landing Valve

29. Breeching Inlet
30. Raised Floor Panel

(10) (16)

31. Material for Wall/Ceiling

Construction (10) (16)
32. Thermal Insulation Material

(10)(16)

33. Finishing material for wall/ ceiling

(10)(16)

34. Roof Covering Material

(10) (15) (16)

1. BS 8202 Pt 2 (includes fire test & weathering tests)

1A (DOC issued)

2. BS 476 Pt 21, AS 1530 Pt 4

3. ISO 834 (for fire test)
1. BS 5041 Pt 1
1. BS 5041 Pt 3

1A or 1B (Labels issued)
1A or 1B (Labels issued)

1. BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, EN 13501-1 (Min A2)

(applicable to the core material of composite construction)

2 (No label issued)

1. BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, BS 476 Pt 7, BS 476 Pt 6 & BS

476 Pt 7, EN 13501-1
1. BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, BS 476 Pt 7, BS 476 Pt 6 & BS
476 Pt 7, EN 13501-1
1. BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, BS 476 Pt 7, BS 476 Pt 6 & BS
476 Pt 7, EN 13501-1
1. BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, BS 476 Pt 7, BS 476 Pt 6 & BS
476 Pt 7, EN 13501-1

2 (No label issued)

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2 (No label issued)

2 (No label issued)
2 (No label issued)

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35. Composite Panel (Cladding to

External Wall ) (12) (16)

36. UPVC Window Frame Material

1. BS 476 Pt 4, BS 476 Pt 11, BS 476 Pt 7, BS 476 Pt 6 & BS 2 (No label issued)

476 Pt 7, EN 13501-1 (applicable to the core material of
composite construction) or NFPA 285
(13)

37. Door Closer / other hardware (14)

38. Household Shelter Door
39. Storey Shelter Door
40. Cross / Glued Laminated Timber

1. ASTM D635

2 (No label issued)

1. SS 332 : Clause 5
1. SCDF's requirements
1. SCDF's requirements
1. EN 1363 & (EN 1364 or EN 1365)

1A (Mark printed on hardware)

1A (Labels issued)
1A (Labels issued)
1A (DOC issued)

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Note
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

:
'DOC' stands for 'Declaration Of Compliance'.
ASTM E119 and NFPA 251 are not acceptable for load-bearing elements.
Clause 3.3.7 of Fire Code shall be complied with.
The insulation criterion shall be min. 30 minutes.
Class ''0'' surface spread of flame.
Insulation criteria of ducting system shall have both internal and external rating.
Use permitted in sprinkler protected buildings only.
Requirements apply to upholstered seats and plastic seats, either in fixed position or retractable type.
Weathering tests shall include: a) Heating test b) Washing test c) Sulphur dioxide test d) Humidity test e) Natural weathering test (for
Materials containing plastics shall not be allowed.
Note 11 is left as blank.
External wall shall have fire-resistance test rating not less than 1 hour.
Installation of UPVC window frame shall conform to the FSSD's Guidelines.
Door closers used in fire-rated door are separately listed under PLS Class 1A
Insulating lining shall achieve Class "1" flame spread rating.
Fire classification of construction products & building elements between Euroclass & UK class:

Euroclass (EN 13501-1)

A1
A2 (or better)
B (or better)
C (or better)
D (or better)
E (or better)
F (or better)

UK class (BS Standard)

Non-Combustible (BS 476 Pt 4)
Limited Combustibility (BS 476 Pt 11)
Class 0 (BS 476 Pt 6 & BS 476 Pt 7)
Class 1 & 2 (BS 476 Pt 7)
Class 3 (BS 476 Pt 7)
Class 3 (BS 476 Pt 7)
Class 4 (BS 476 Pt 7)

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Annex B

PROVISION OF MINIMUM INFORMATION OF CERTIFIED AND FAILURE

PRODUCTS BY CERTIFICATION BODIES

1. Applicant ( includes name, address, district code, tel)

2. Brand
3. Model
4. Certificate No
5. Class of COC
6. COC Expiry Date
7. Description
8. Country of Origin
9. Product Details (includes insulation, integrity, density/weight, etc)
10. Test Standard
11. Test Reports Reference