Course

[06 Oct 26] Fire Safety Requirements in Development Projects

OVERVIEW    

Singapore's fire safety framework requires developers to balance regulatory compliance with practical construction and operational needs. This session covers essential fire safety regulations affecting property development projects, from design phase through to handover. Participants will understand Singapore Fire Code requirements, common compliance pitfalls, and SCDF's operational expectations that drive regulatory standards. 

TOPICS COVERED

• Fire Safety Regulatory Framework Overview
• Common regulatory challenges and compliance failures
• Strategic fire safety beyond code requirements
• SCDF firefighting approach adapted for development projects

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Describe Singapore’s Fire Safety Regulatory Framework and its objectives
• Recognise key regulatory issues and compliance considerations in fire safety
• Understand the broader context of the Fire Code
• Explain SCDF’s firefighting philosophy and its impact on regulatory requirements and design.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Architects
• Engineers
• Property Developers
• Project managers
• Facility Managers
• Contractors

CPD POINTS

2 CPD Points: BOA-SIA

Christopher Tan , Principal Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology

Christopher leads Graduate Certificates in Fire Safety Engineering at Singapore Institute of Technology as Principal Professional Officer. With over 40 years of experience spanning public service, consultancy, and academia, he served 35 years with SCDF in senior leadership roles including Director of Fire Safety & Shelter Department and Civil Defence Academy Commander.

He chaired committees for Singapore's first interactive Fire Code 2018 and Fire Engineering Guidelines, playing a pivotal role in introducing the performance-based fire engineering framework in 2001. As FSSD Director, he oversaw critical regulatory functions and served as Senior Consultant to Qatar's government.

Christopher later headed Surbana Jurong's fire consultancy unit, contributing to complex international projects. He holds a Master in Fire Safety Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Building, and is a Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers (UK). He serves in leadership roles with professional bodies and national committees, receiving the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 2015.

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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