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SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
FIRE SAFETY & SHELTER DEPARTMENT
HQ SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
91 Ubi Ave 4 Singapore 408827 Fax : 6848 1488
Website : http//:www.scdf.gov.sg
TEMPORARY CHANGE OF USE FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS
MUTLI-STOREY TEMPORARY STRUCTURES*
Fire Safety Conditions
The approval is granted subject to the following conditions which are adapted from the
requirements given in the Fire Code.
Layout Planning and Means of Escape
1. Qualified Person endorsed plans of the layout with calculations of designed occupant load,
travel distance and exit capacity are to be submitted.
2. The maximum height of the structure must not exceed 10m or 3 storeys.
3. The maximum floor area (total) of the structure must not exceed 2,000 m 2 .
4. The maximum cubical extent (total) of the structure must not exceed 7,500 m 3 .
4. Non-combustible material is preferred for the construction of the structure though timber is also
acceptable.
5. Civil or structural engineer’s certification is required for structural safety.
6. Materials used within the structure should preferably be of minimum surface flame spread class
2 rating (to be supported by PSB certificates).
7. Structures shall be separated from buildings and other similar structures by at least a distance
equivalent to the highest point of the structure.
8. Tents acting as a sheltered link from structure to structure shall not be more than 3m wide and
3m high. These tents must not be enclosed. A minimum height clearance of 2.5m must be
maintained. These sheltered links shall be spaced at least 33m apart.
9. The occupant load shall be based on a minimum of 1.5 m 2 per person.
10. If seats are provided the maximum number of seats in a row must not exceed 12 and a
minimum aisle width of 1.5m must be provided. Seats shall be secured properly to the floor.
10. A minimum of 2 exits must be provided if the floor area exceeds 75m 2 and must be spaced
apart not less than half the maximum diagonal length of the structure.
11. The maximum travel distance from any point within the structure to the nearest exit at the
external edge of the structure at the ground level, shall not exceed 30m. A 2-way escape must
be provided. Exit points must be remote from each other.
12. External corridors and staircases for escape purposes are preferred. Minimum width of such
staircases and corridors is 1m. External staircases should not be enclosed. A continuous
handrail at a height of 1m from the treads and landings of the staircase is to be installed.
13. Minimum width of internal escape corridors and staircases is 1.5 m.
14. Each exit shall be of minimum 1m width. The exit capacity is based on a maximum of 60
persons per metre width of exit.
15. All escape routes / passageways must be free of obstruction. Exit points must lead directly to
open exterior areas.
16. All designated exits points shall be provided with illuminated “Exit” signs incorporated with
battery operated standby power supply. Directional exit signs are to be installed wherever
necessary (to comply with the requirements of CP 19).
17. The structure is to be provided with sufficient numbers of self-contained emergency lighting
(to comply with CP 19).
Updated : 01 Mar 2008
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SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
FIRE SAFETY & SHELTER DEPARTMENT
HQ SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
91 Ubi Ave 4 Singapore 408827 Fax : 6848 1488
Website : http//:www.scdf.gov.sg
Fire Fighting Provisions and Structural Fire Precautions
18. All parts of the structure are to be located within 100m of a fire hydrant. And no tent shall be located
within 3m of any fire hydrant, breeching inlets of fire fighting rising mains or fire exit staircases of
neighbouring buildings.
19. No activity shall be carried out on the fire engine access way / fire engine hard standing
(parking space).
20. 2.5kg ABC dry chemical powder fire extinguisher (PSB approved type) shall be provided such
that no person needs to travel more than 15m to reach them.
21. Two 2.5kg carbon dioxide fire extinguishers (PSB approved type) shall be provided in the
vicinity of each generator / air conditioning set. Generators are to be sited at least 5m away
from buildings and tents / stalls.
22. AC units with return-air, must be fitted with smoke detectors.
23. A manual fire alarm bell is to be provided if the total floor area of the structure exceeds 400m 2
and it is to be provided at each level. Its sounding must be audible throughout the structure.
24. Any row of stall inside the structure shall not exceed 15m in length.
25. Separation distance of at least 3m between rows of stalls shall be maintained.
26. Covered structures / booths (if any) are not to exceed 3m in height. Roofing or ceiling of covered booths
shall be of non-combustible material or minimum class 2 surface flame spread rating (to be supported
by PSB certificates). Such booths are not to be of the enclosed type unless prior approval has been
obtained.
27. The erection of multi-storey booths is not allowed unless prior approval has been obtained.
27. All sides of the timber floor decking / stage / platform shall be properly sealed with no storage
of goods / materials / electrical services beneath them.
28. Fabric materials / curtains must be of minimum class 2 surface flame spread rating.
Other Fire Safety Precautions
29. Any activity involving the use LPG or flammable liquids / gases is not permitted.
30. “Open-flame” cooking is not allowed except where solid fuel burners are used to warm food
that has already been prepared and cooked.
31. Combustible materials are kept to a minimum and away from heat sources.
32. Electrical fixtures /wiring are firmly secured away from public’s path.
33. The event organizer shall provide a team of personnel for emergency evacuation and for
fighting incipient fires on site.
34. To contact our officer at 68481411 to arrange for an inspection of the site 2 days before the
commencement of the event.
35. To remove / clear the temporary structures within 3 days upon expiry of the approved period.
The duration of the event is limited to at most 2 months.
* Note: Normally used for events / activities such as
a. Mock-up structures
b. Exhibitions / Trade fairs
c. Expositions
Updated : 01 Mar 2008
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