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Chapter 1 Fire Safety Act, 1993 Singapore Institute of Technology Dr. An Hui DID: 6592 2074 E-mail: [email protected] Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 ...

Chapter 1 Fire Safety Act, 1993 Singapore Institute of Technology Dr. An Hui DID: 6592 2074 E-mail: [email protected] Fire Safety Management Chapter 1  SIT Internal LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. Discuss the local legal requirements of the Fire Safety Act 2. List and Explain the Design and Approval Process of Fire Protection Plans 3. Explain the background of the FSM Scheme 4. Explain the FSM Scheme requirements under the Regulations 5. Explain the duties and responsibilities of the FSM 6. List & explain legal sections relevant to fire safety in building Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 2  SIT Internal 1. FIRE SAFETY ACT: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Fire Safety Act o Passed in Singapore Parliament: November 1993 o Operational: April 1994 o Latest Amendment: 2020 REVISED EDITION Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 3  SIT Internal 1. FIRE SAFETY ACT: INTRODUCTION 1.2 Reasons for Enacting Fire Safety Act ❑ Need to continuously enhance fire safety provisions ❑ Need to facilitate Authorities’ Re-structuring Enhance Spans of Control Enable Specialization ❑ Protect life by achieving a high standard of fire safety in buildings Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 4  SIT Internal 1. FIRE SAFETY ACT: INTRODUCTION 1.3 Fire Safety Act – Table of Content ▪ Part I - Preliminary ▪ Part II - Fire Hazard in Premises ▪ Part III - Fire Prevention in Buildings ▪ Part IIIA - Fire Safety Engineers ▪ Part IIIB - Alarm Monitoring Services ▪ Part IV - Control of Fire Safety Works ▪ Part V - Regulated Fire Safety Products ▪ Part VI - Control of Petroleum & Flammable Materials ▪ Part VIA - Appeals ▪ Part VII - Miscellaneous Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 5  SIT Internal 1. FIRE SAFETY ACT: INTRODUCTION 1.4 Fire Safety Regulations Fire Safety (Building & Pipeline Fire Safety) Regulations Fire Safety (Registered Inspectors) Regulations Fire Safety (Registered Inspectors) (Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics) Regulations Fire Safety (Fire Safety Managers) Regulations Fire Safety (Emergency Response Plan) Regulations Fire Safety (Company Emergency Response Team) Regulations Fire Safety (Composition of Offences) Regulations Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials) Regulations Fire Safety (Fire Safety Engineers) Regulations Fire Safety (Fire Safety Engineers) (Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics) Regulations Fire Safety (Marine Fire-fighting Fees) Regulations Fire Safety (Exemption) Order Fire Safety (Exemption) (Temporary Buildings in Construction Sites) Order Fire Safety (Pipelines - Exemption) Order Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials - Exemption) Order Fire Safety (Flammable Refrigerants - Exemption) Order Fire Safety (Fire Certificate) (Designated Buildings) Order Fire Safety (Occupier/Owner of Industrial Premises to Appoint FSM) Notification Fire Safety (Premises Requiring ERP) Notification Fire Safety (Premises Requiring FSM & CERT) Notification Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 6  SIT Internal 1. FIRE SAFETY ACT: INTRODUCTION 1.5 Implementation of FSA ▪ Fire Safety Enforcement Scheme ▪ Fire Safety Manager Scheme ▪ Registered Inspector Scheme ▪ Emergency Response Plan Scheme Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 7  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.1 Types of Buildings Requiring A Fire Certificate o Public Buildings ▪ Occupant load > 200 persons o Industrial Buildings ▪ Occupant load > 1000 persons, or ▪ Gross floor area （floor area + site area) > 5000 m2, or ▪ Height > 24 m (habitable height) o Foreign Employee Dormitory ▪ Occupant load > 1000 persons, or ▪ Gross floor area （floor area + site area) > 5000 m2, or ▪ Height > 24 m (habitable height) Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 8  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.1 Types of Buildings Requiring A Fire Certificate o Hospital o Private Residential Buildings Private Residential Building that exceeds 24 meters in habitable height and is, or is required to be installed with any of the following: i. a wet riser systems: or ii. an automatic fire alarm system; or iii. a sprinkler system Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 9  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.1 Types of Buildings Requiring A Fire Certificate o An engineered timber building An engineered timber building (except a building that is used or intended to be used as an HDB flat) that is installed with any of the following: i. an automatic fire alarm system; ii. an automatic sprinkler system; iii. an automatic smoke control system; iv. Any other automatic fire detection or suppression system intended to detect or control a fire automatically. Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 10  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.1 Types of Buildings Requiring A Fire Certificate o A fully automated mechanized car park A fully automated mechanized car park that is installed with a fire protection system and meets any of the following conditions: i. The total floor area of the car parking decks is more than 200 square metres; ii. The cubical extent of the car park is more than 1,400 cubic metres; iii. The parking height of the car park above ground is more than 10 metres; iv. Where any part of the parking levels is below ground, the total parking height of the car park is more than 14 meters; v. There are more than 2 parking levels below ground. Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 11  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS Fire Certificate 8 Fire Certificate 7 Appointment of Fire Safety Manager within 90 days 6 Issue of Temporary Fire Permit/Fire Safety Certificate 5 Owner engages Registered Inspector (RI) to check building 4 Building owner appoints contractor to build building 3 Fire Safety Department approves design 2 QP designs building and submit plan for notice of approval 1 Building owner desires a new building and engages a Qualified Person (QP) Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 12  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.2.1 Performance-Based versus Prescriptive Approach o Fire Safety Engineer responsible for formulating performance-based solution o QP responsible for prescriptive requirements Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 13  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.2.1 Performance-Based Design o Based on the use of: ▪ Fire engineering principles ▪ Calculations ▪ Software modelling tools to satisfy intentions of Code of Practice ▪ Performance-based versus prescriptive approach o Owner ▪ Must engage a Registered Fire Safety Engineer Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 14  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.2.1 Performance-Based Design o Fire Safety Engineer: ▪ Prepare or propose plans for fire safety works ▪ Use alternative solution to satisfy any fire performance requirements ▪ Add flexibility in application of fire safety ▪ To formulate Fire safety engineering design brief Fire safety engineering report Detailed Specifications and drawings Buildings operations and maintenances manual Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 15  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.2.2 Peer Reviewer (PR) o Another FSE, engaged by building developer or owner o Responsible for checking performance-based solution prepared by FSE is appropriate and adequate for particular project o To submit official report to SCDF detailing his objective comments on FSE’s work for particular project Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 16  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.3 Registered Inspector (RI) o A person, registered under Fire Safety Act, qualified and competent in inspection of fire safety works o Engaged by building owner, on completion of fire safety installation Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 17  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.3.1 Duties of Registered Inspector o Notify Commissioner any deviation or non-compliance o Act as agent o Inspect fire safety works o Keep all records o Issue certificate of inspection o Declaration – no professional or financial interest Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 18  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.4 Application of Fire Safety Certificate o Owner applied for FSC after inspection o FSC certifies completion and compliance o For minor outstanding works, Temporary Fire Permit is issued o Allows occupation for limited period of time Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 19  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.5 Yearly Inspection for Fire Certificate o Every public building to be inspected yearly. o Fire Certificate issued upon successful inspection Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 20  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.5.1 3-Stage Inspection o Stage one: Operate system by activating fire alarm. o Stage two: Operate system under secondary power supply. o Stage three: Test individual system. Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 21  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.5.2 Systems Inspected o Emergency power supply o Automatic Sprinkler system o Fire alarm systems o Wet and Dry risers o Pressurization system o Smoke detector and manual call points o Hosereel system o Lift system o Emergency lighting and exit signs Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 22  SIT Internal 2. DESIGN AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF FIRE PROTECTION PLANS 2.5.3 Conditions for Withdrawal of Fire Certificate o Breach of any term and condition. o Misrepresentation of material fact. o Knowledge of hazards without fire safety measures. Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 23  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.1 Types of Premises Requiring A FSM o Public Buildings ▪ Building Height ≥ 9 storeys (including any basement) ▪ Gross building floor area ≥ 5000 m2 ▪ Occupant load ≥ 1000 persons o Industrial Buildings ▪ Floor area or site area ≥ 5000 m2 ▪ Occupant load ≥ 1000 persons Example: shopping centres, hotels, office buildings, factories and warehouses Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 24  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.1 Types of Premises Requiring A FSM o Foreign Employee Dormitory ▪ Floor area or site area ≥ 5000 m2 ▪ Occupant load ≥ 1000 persons o Hospital Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 25  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.2 Fire Safety Manager Scheme: Purpose ▪ Enhance fire safety standard ▪ Implement fire safety activities and fire prevention measures ▪ Promote fire safety awareness ▪ Maintain fire safety standards Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 26  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.3 Fire Safety Manager : Roles & Responsibilities 1. Ensure at all times that fire safety requirements contained in the Emergency Response Plan (EPR) are complied with; 2. Supervise the maintenance of all fire safety works in the premises; 3. Ensure at all times that the occupant load of any part of any building does not exceed the capacity prescribed under the Fire Code; 4. Conduct daily checks within the premises and remove or cause to be removed any fire hazard that is found within the premises; 5. Prepare and execute the ERP for the premises and distribute the ERP to the occupants of the premises; (ii) conduct fire drills for the occupants of the premises at least twice in every calendar year or on such occasion as may be directed by the Commissioner; 6. Ensure that all occupants are familiar with the means of escape located within the premises; Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 27  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.3 Fire Safety Manager : Roles & Responsibilities 7. Prepare fire safety guidebooks for the occupants of the premises; train, co-ordinate and supervise the Company Emergency Response Team for the premises in first-aid, fire-fighting and evacuation in the event of fire or other related emergencies; 8. Train the occupants in the premises in first aid, firefighting and evacuation in the event of fire or other related emergencies; 9. Co-ordinate and supervise the occupants within the premises in firefighting and in evacuation in the event of fire or other related emergencies; 10. Supervise the operation of the Fire Command Centre in the event of fire or other related emergencies; Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 28  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.3 Fire Safety Manager : Roles & Responsibilities 11. Conduct at least 2 Table-Top Exercises within the premises each year and to evaluate, together with the Fire Safety Committee, the effectiveness of the Arson Prevention Plan and the Emergency Response Plan for those premises; 12. Prepare and implement the Arson Prevention Plan for the premises; 13. Notify the Commissioner immediately upon the occurrence of any fire incident in the premises; 14. Organise campaigns, training courses, competitions, contests and other activities which will develop and maintain the interest of the occupants within the premises in establishing a fire safe environment; 15. Carry out such other duties as the Commissioner may require. Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 29  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.4 Annual Report ▪ This annual report has Information on building to be submitted during Training for tenants/occupants, FW, month of December of management & Staff & fire fighting each year team Fire safety activities conducted Fire Evacuation drills conducted Improvement/changes in building structure, fire protection systems Arson Prevention Plan (APP) Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 30  SIT Internal 3. FIRE SAFETY MANAGER SCHEME 3.5 Penalties Failure to appoint a FSM will result in the owner of the building / premises: ▪ Fine not exceeding $10,000 ▪ Prison up to six months ▪ Or both Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 31  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.1 Introduction To create a fire safe environment by enforcing the FSA and achieved through ▪ Scheduled fire safety enforcement checks ▪ Responding to public feedback ▪ Concerted joint efforts by SCDF, building managements, owners, CERTs and FSMs Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 32  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.2 Roles of Enforcement and Prosecution Branch ▪ Enforce the Provisions in FSA ▪ Abate Fire Hazards ▪ Propagate Fire Safety Awareness ▪ To attend to fire safety complains/feedback ▪ To detect existence of fire hazards and fire safety non-compliances ▪ To carry out physical enforcement exercise eg. Seizure, removal, closure, etc Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 33  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.3 Types of Enforcement Actions ▪ Serving of notices via FHAN (Fire Hazard Abatement Notice) ▪ Serving of fines via NOC (Notice of Composition) ▪ Court actions ▪ Commissioner Closure ▪ Fire Hazard Order – Abatement, Prohibition and Closure FIRE COURT HAZARD CHARGE ORDER NOC FHAN Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 34  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.4 Fire Safety (Amendment) Act 2019 ▪ Come into effect on 14 September 2020 ▪ Enhance deterrence against serious Fire Safety Non- compliances ▪ Previously, SCDF needs to first issue a FHAN against errant parties for fire hazard related non- compliance, and can only take prosecutorial action if they fail to comply with the Notice ▪ The act empowers SCDF to take immediate prosecutorial action against persons who cause fire hazards with serious fire safety risks Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 35  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5 Types of Fire Safety Non-Compliances ▪ Fire hazards ▪ Fire safety offences Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 36  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5 SCDF’s Fire Safety Enforcement Regime Fire Safety Non-Compliance Fire Hazard Specified Fire Hazard Fire Safety Offence SCDF issues SCDF issues FHAN FHAN/Court If not rectified/recurred If FHAN issued and not rectified/recurred Notice of Offence (NOO) Offence rectified Offence not rectified SCDF issues NOC SCDF issues Court Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 37  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.1 Fire Hazard - Definition “fire hazard” means any matter or circumstance which materially increases the likelihood of fire or the danger to life or property that would result from the outbreak of fire and includes — a) any alteration to any building in contravention of any law relating to building works or fire safety works such as might render escape in the event of fire more difficult; b) any removal from any building of any fire safety measure which was provided in such building in accordance with plans approved by the Commissioner under section 55; c) any specified fire hazard; and d) any other matter or circumstance which would materially hamper the Force in the discharge of its duties in the event of fire Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 38  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.1 Specified Fire Hazard - Definition “specified fire hazard”, in relation to a building, means a) the overcrowding of a building that is a public building such as might render escape in the event of fire more difficult; b) any fire safety measure in the building that is not in proper working order, whether because of lack of proper maintenance or for any other reason; or c) the obstruction of escape routes, passageways, common property or limited common property of the building such as might render escape in the event of fire more difficult; Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 39  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.1 Common Fire Hazards Any matter or circumstances which materially increase the likelihood of fire or the danger to life or property that would result from the outbreak of fire which includes: 1 Non-maintenance of fire safety measures 2 Obstruction of means of escape 3 Obstruction of fire safety measures/SCDF Operations 4 Missing/Removal of fire safety measures 5 Storage/Placement of combustible material Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 40  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 1 Non-maintenance of fire safety measures Expired Fire Extinguisher Manual call point not working Hosereel not working Emergency light not illuminated when the test button is depressed Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 41  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 2 Obstruction of means of escape Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 42  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 3 Obstruction of fire safety measures/SCDF Operations Fire Extinguisher obstructed Fire access panel obstructed Sprinkler obstructed Hosereel obstructed Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 43  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4 Missing/Removal of fire safety measures Fire door missing Hosereel missing Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 44  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 5 Storage/Placement of combustible material Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 45  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.1.2 Top Three Types of FHANs Issued 553 Year 2021 509 391 Exit sign/emergency light Obstruction to exit/fire Unauthorised storage of not in working order engine accessway combustible materials Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 46  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.2 Common Fire Safety Offences Contravention to requirements in Fire Safety Act and its regulations 1 Change of use of premises 2 Carry out fire safety works without approval of plans 3 Storage of Petroleum and Flammable Material (P&FM) without a valid storage license Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 47  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 1 Change of use of premises Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 48  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 2 Carry out fire safety works without approval Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 49  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 3 Storage of Petroleum and Flammable Material (P&FM) without a valid storage license Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 50  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.2.1 Top Three Types of NOOs (FSO) Issued 504 Year 2021 434 63 Unauthorised change of Unauthorised fire safety Storage/transportation of Use works petroleum & flammable materials without license Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 51  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.3 Court Action o General fire safety violations ▪ Max $10,000/6 months jail, or both o For carrying out unauthorized fire safety works ▪ Max $200,000/24 months jail, or both Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 52  SIT Internal 4. FIRE SAFETY NON-COMPLIANCES & ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 4.5.3 Court Action –Case Study o January 2022, a company, which failed to obtain approval for plans for fire safety works and approval for plans for change of use, was fined $22,500 for various violations that compromised the building’s fire safety. These violations entailed: a) The addition of glass partitions within the premises without approval. b) The addition of a mezzanine floor within the premises without approval. c) Converting the perimeter fencing and its surrounding area into a storage area. d) Converting the exit staircase landing into a storage area. e) Converting an area within the premises for accommodation purposes. Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 53  SIT Internal 5. CONTROL OF PETROLEUM AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE 5.1 Control of Petroleum & Flammable Materials o CLASS 0: Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) o CLASS I: LP with flash point < 23 ˚C ⁃ Petrol, naphtha, toluene o CLASS II: LP with flash point 23 ˚C to 60 ˚C ⁃ Kerosene, jet fuel o CLASS III: LP with flash point 61 ˚C to 93 ˚C ⁃ Diesel No storage or transport of petroleum allowed except in accordance with Fire Safety Act Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 54  SIT Internal 5. CONTROL OF PETROLEUM AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE 5.2 Exemption Quantity for Storage of Class 0 - LPG o Residential purposes ⁃ 30 kg (2 x 15 kg) o Commercial purposes ⁃ Food Centres/Coffee Shops – 30 kg (2 x 15 kg) per eating stall, up to max of 200 kg per eating place o Industrial purposes ⁃ Factory/Workshop – 300 kg per factory Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 55  SIT Internal 5. CONTROL OF PETROLEUM AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE 5.3 Exemption Quantity for Storage of Class 1 – Petrol, Naphtha, Toluene o Residential/Private purposes – 20 litres o Commercial purposes – 20 litres o Industrial purposes – 400 litres Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 56  SIT Internal 5. CONTROL OF PETROLEUM AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE 5.4 Exemption Quantity for Storage of Class 2 – Kerosene, Jet fuel o Residential/Private purposes – 200 litres o Commercial purposes – 200 litres o Industrial purposes – 1000 litres Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 57  SIT Internal 5. CONTROL OF PETROLEUM AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE 5.5 Exemption Quantity for Storage of Class 3 – Diesel o Residential/Private purposes – 1500 litres o Commercial purposes – 1500 litres o Industrial purposes – 1500 litres Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 58  SIT Internal 5. CONTROL OF PETROLEUM AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE 5.6 FSSD Transport License Required for: o FM Solid >10 kg o FM Liquid >20 litres o FM Gas >130 kg Gross Weight/max 2 cylinders Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 59  SIT Internal 6 RECAP 1. When does a building requires a Fire Safety Certificate? 2. What are the differences between performance-based design and prescriptive approach? 3. Performance based design is performed by ____ 4. Prescriptive approach is performed by _____ 5. Who is a peer reviewer and what is his responsibility? 6. Describe the overall design and approval process of fire protection plan to apply for a fire certificate. 7. When does a building require a Fire Safety Manager (FSM)? 8. What are the roles and responsibilities of an FSM? 9. What are 5 types of common fire hazards and give some examples? 10. What are the 3 types of fire safety offences? Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 60  SIT Internal 6 RECAP 11. What are the types of enforcement actions that can be taken by SCDF? 12. What are the 4 classifications of petroleum and flammable materials? 13. What are the exemption quantities for class 0 fuels for residential, commercial and industrial purposes? 14. What are the exemption quantities for class 1 fuels for residential, commercial and industrial purposes? 15. What are the exemption quantities for class 2 fuels for residential, commercial and industrial purposes? 16. What are the exemption quantities for class 3 fuels for residential, commercial and industrial purposes? Fire Safety Management Chapter 1 61