Sustainable Construction - Building & Construction Authority

Is it mandatory to engage a
Registered Inspector (RI) who is
an FSE for performance-based fi re
safety works?
Yes, it is mandatory to engage an RI who
is an FSE for inspection of the completed
performance-based fi re safety works. These
RIs are qualifi ed fi re safety engineers and
are in a better position to highlight any
irregularities in the fire safety engineering
works that are implemented on-site for a
building.
Is it necessary to engage an FSE to
re-evaluate addition and alteration
works?
For buildings designed to a performancebased
fire safety design, the Building
Owner can refer to the O&M manual
prepared by the orginal FSE. The O&M
manual would spell out the extent of
the performance-based solution in the
building. Based on the information
provided, the Building Owner has the
responsibility to engage an FSE to reevaluate
addition and alteration works
where necessary.
Sustainable Construction -
FSE may be required to re-evaluate addition and alteration works
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