W.e.f. 1 Apr 2024 onwards, refresher training for Fire Station Emergency Medical Technicians will be enhanced and the In Camp Training period will be extended from 19 to 23 days. Please check with your Deputy Commander Fire Station or unit for more info.

1

/

1

Standards and Codes
TABLE 1.2A : CODES & STANDARDS
NameDescriptionRemarks
SINGAPORE STANDARDS
SS CP 5CoP for Wiring of Electrical Equipment of BuildingsReplaced by SS 638
SS CP 10CoP for Installation and Servicing of Electrical Fire Alarm SystemReplaced by SS 645

SS CP 52

CoP for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System


SS 99

Specifications for Welded Low Carbon Steel Cylinders for Storage and Transportation of Low-Pressure Liquefiable Gases 
SS 213Unplasticised PVC Pipes and Fittings for Soil, Waste and Vent Application  

SS 232   Pt 1 to 6

Portable Fire ExtinguishersReplaced by SS EN 3 - 7 to 10

SS 233

Specifications for Flexible Rubber Tubing, Rubber Hose and Rubber Hose Assemblies for Use in LPG Vapour Phase Installations 

SS 254

Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas AtmospheresReplaced by IEC 60079

SS 263      Pt 2

Luminaires -

Particular Requirements for Luminaires for Emergency Lighting

Replaced by SS IEC 60598-2-22

SS 281

Specifications for Pressure Regulators for LPG 

SS 286

Caution Labelling for Hazardous SubstancesReplaced by SS 586

SS 294

Specifications for Valves for Use with Domestic and Industrial LPG Cylinders 

SS 299

Fire Resistant Cables 

SS 332

Specification for Fire Door 

SS 333

Specification for Fire Dampers 

SS 489

Specification for Fire Shutters 

SS 508

Graphical Symbols - Safety Colours & Safety SignsFormerly SS 217 & SS 364
Pt 1Design Principles for Safety Signs & Safety Markings 
Pt 2Design Principles for Product Safety Labels 

SS 532

CoP for the Storage of Flammable Liquids

Formerly CP 40

 

SS 535

CoP for Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Performance and Constructional Requirements of Mains Failure Standby Generating SystemsFormerly CP 31

SS 546

CoP for Emergency Voice Communication Systems in BuildingsFormerly CP 25

SS 550

CoP for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of El Passenger and Goods LiftsFormerly CP 2

SS 551

CoP for Earthing

Formerly CP 16

 

SS 563

CoP for the Design, Installation & Maintenance of Emergency Lighting and Power Supply Systems in BuildingFormerly CP 19

Pt. 1

Emergency lighting

 

Pt. 2

Installation Requirements and Maintenance Procedures

 

SS 572

CoP for the Use of Timber in Buildings

Formerly CP 1

SS 575

CoP for Fire Hydrant, Rising Mains and Hose Reel Systems

  Formerly CP 29

SS 578

CoP for Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers 

  Formerly CP 55

SS 586

Specification for Hazard Communication for Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous GoodsReplaces SS 286

SS 608

CoP for Gas InstallationFormerly CP 51
SS 634  

SS EN 3-7

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 7 : Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods

Replaces SS 232 Pt. 1 to 6

SS EN 3-8

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 8 : Additional requirements to SS EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar

Replaces SS 232 Pt. 1 to 6

SS EN 3-9

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 9 : Additional requirements to SS EN 3-7 for pressure resistance if CO extinguishers

SS EN 3-10

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 10 : Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to SS EN 3-7

AMERICAN STANDARDS

ASTM D635

Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent &Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position 

ASTM E108

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings 
ASTM E119Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction & Materials 
NFPA 16Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems

Formerly NFPA 16A

NFPA 30

Flammable & Combustible Liquids Code

 
NFPA 33Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials 
NFPA 45Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 
NFPA 54National Fuel Gas Code 
NFPA 55Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code 
NFPA 58Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 
NFPA 251Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction & Materials 
NFPA 262Standard Methods of Tests for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces 
NFPA 400Hazardous Materials Code 
NFPA 430Code for the Storage of Liquids & Solid Oxidizers

Replaced by NFPA 400

NFPA 432Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations
NFPA 495Explosive Materials Code 
NFPA 502Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges and other Limited Access Highways 
NFPA 750Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems 

UL 132

Standard for Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas

 

UL 144

Standard for LP-Gas Regulators 
UL 300Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment 
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
AS 1530Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials, Components & Structures 

Pt 4

Fire-resistance Test of Elements of Construction

 
AS 2208Safety Glazing Materials in Buildings 
AS 2714The Storage & Handling of Organic Peroxides 
AS 2941

Fixed Fire Protection Installations - Pumpset Systems

 
AS 4391

Smoke Management Systems - Hot Smoke Test

 
AS 4326The Storage & Handling of Oxidizng Agents 
AS 4587

Water Mist Fire Protection Systems - System Design, Installation and Commissioning

 
BRITISH STANDARDS
BR 186Design Principles for Smoke Ventilation in Enclosed Shopping CentresPublished by Fire Research Station, Building Research Establishment, Borehamwood, Herts WD62BL
BR 258Design Approaches for Smoke Control in Atrium Buildings
BR 368Design Methodologies for Smoke and Heat Exhaust VentilationPublished by Con- struction Research Communications Ltd by permission of Building Re- search Establish- ment Ltd
BS 476Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures 
Pt 4

 

Non-Combustibility Test for Materials 
Pt 5Method of Test for Ignitability 
Pt 6Method of Test for Fire Propagation for Products 
Pt 7Method of Test to Determine the Classification of the Surface Spread of Flame of Products 
Pt 11Method for Assessing the Heat Emission from Building Materials 
Pt 20Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Elements of Construction (General Principles) 
Pt 21Methods for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Load- Bearing Elements of Construction 
Pt 22Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Non-Load- Bearing Elements of Construction 
Pt 23Methods for Determination of the Contribution of Components to the Fire Resistance of a Structure 
Pt 24Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Ventilation Ducts 
BS 1230 Pt 1Specification for Plasterboard Excluding Materials Submitted to Secondary OperationsReplaced by BS EN 520
BS 2594Specification for Carbon Steel Welded Horizontal Cylindrical Storage TanksWithdrawn
BS 3016Specifications for Pressure Regulators for LPGWithdrawn
BS 4514Specification for Unplasticized PVC Soil and Ventilating Pipes of 82.4mm Minimum Mean Outside Diameter, and Fittings and Accessories of 82.4mm and of Other Sizes 
BS 5041Fire Hydrant Systems Equipment 
Pt 1Specification for Landing Valves for Wet Risers 
Pt 3Specification for Inlet Breechings for Dry Riser Inlets 
BS 5234Partitions (including matching linings) 
Pt 2Specification for Performance Requirements for Strength and Robustness including Methods of Test 
BS 5345Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Apparatus for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmosphere (Other than Mining Applications or Explosive Processing and Manufacturing)Replaced by BS EN 60079-14
Pt 1General Recommendations
Pt 3Installation and Maintenance Requirements for Electrical Apparatus with Type of Protection ‘d’. Flameproof Enclosure
BS 5499Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Graphic Symbols 
Pt 2Specification for Self-Luminous Fire Safety SignsWithdrawn
BS 5588Fire Precautions in the Design, Construction and Use of Buildings 
Pt 5CoP for Firefighting Stairways and LiftsWithdrawn
BS 5852Methods of Test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition Source 
BS 6206Specification for Impact Performance Requirements for Flat Safety Glass and Safety Plastics for Use in Buildings 
BS 6391Specification for Non-Percolating Layflat Delivery Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Fire Fighting Purposes 
BS 7346Components for Smoke and Heat Control Systems 
Pt 2Specification for Powered Smoke and Heat Exhaust VentilatorsWithdrawn
Pt 3Specification for Smoke CurtainsWithdrawn
BS 7346Components for Smoke and Heat Control Systems 
Pt 7CoP on Functional Recommendations and Calculation Methods for Smoke and Heat Control Systems for Covered Car Parks 
BS 8202Coatings for Fire Protection of Building Elements 
Pt 2CoP for the Use of Intumescent Coating Systems to Metallic Substrates for Providing Fire Resistance 
BS EN 54Fire Detection and Alarm Systems 
Pt 2Control and Indicating Equipment 
Pt 4Power Supply Equipment 
BS EN 520Gypsum Plasterboards. Definitions, Requirements and Test MethodsReplaces BS 1230 Pt 1
BS EN 12101-1Smoke & Heat Control Systems – Specification for Smoke Barriers

Replaces BS 7346 Pt 3

BS EN 12101-3Smoke & Heat Control Systems – Specification for Powered Smoke & Heat Control Ventilators (Fans)

Replaces BS 7346 Pt 2

BS EN 13501-1Fire Test to Building Materials - Classification 
BS EN 50054

Electrical Apparatus for the Detection and Measurement of Combustible Gases. - General Requirements and Test Methods

 
BS EN 50057

Electrical Apparatus for the Detection and Measurement of Combustible Gases. - Performance Requirements for Group II Apparatus Indicating up to 100% Lower Explosive Limit

 
BS EN 50272-2

Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. Stationary Batteries

Withdrawn

BS EN 50272-3

Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. - Traction Batteries

Withdrawn

BS EN 60079-14Explosive Atmosphere. Electrical Installations Design, Selection and Erection

Replaces BS 5345 Pt. 1 & 3

BS EN IEC 62485-2

Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. - Stationary Batteries

Replaces BS EN 50272-2

BS EN IEC 62485-3

Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. - Traction Batteries

Replaces BS EN 50272-3

EUROPEAN STANDARDS
EN 81 - 58

Safety Rules for the Construction and Installation of Lifts. Examination and Tests. Part 58 - Landing Doors Fire Resistance Test

 

EN 671 - 1

Fixed Firefighting Systems. Hose Systems. Hose Reels with Semi-Rigid Hose

 
EN 13823

Reaction to Fire Tests for Building Products - Building Products excluding Floorings exposed to the Thermal Attack by a Single Burning Item

 
EN ISO 1182

Reaction to Fire Tests for Products - Non-Combustibility Test

 
EN ISO 1716

Reaction to Fire Tests for Building Products - Determination of the Gross Heat of Combustion (Calorific Value)

 
EN ISO 11925 -2

Reaction to Fire Tests - Ignitability of Products subjected to Direct Impingement of Flame - Part 2 : Single Flame Source Test

 
IEC STANDARDS
IEC 60079Explosive Atmospheres 
ISO STANDARDS
ISO 834Fire resistance Tests - Elements of Building Construction 
ISO 1896Thermal Insulating Asbestos Boards 
ISO 5149

Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environment Requirements