SCDF Fire Code compliance before plan submission.
Check fire and MEP designs against the SCDF Fire Code 2023 so your Qualified Person submits cleaner plans — and gets to the Fire Safety Certificate faster.
Codes and standards in Singapore
- Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023 (Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)): The Fire Code: means of escape, structural fire precautions, fire fighting systems, smoke control and more.
- Fire Safety Act 1993 (Singapore Government): The legal basis for fire safety works, the Fire Safety Certificate and Fire Certificates.
- Fire Code amendments (SCDF): SCDF issues batches of amendments to Fire Code 2023 through circulars.
- CORENET X (Singapore Government): The digital platform for coordinated building plan submissions, including fire safety.
How SCDF approval works
A Qualified Person (QP) prepares and submits the fire safety plans, certifies compliance, and applies for the permits needed to occupy the building.
- Plan submission: The QP submits fire safety plans for approval, increasingly through CORENET X.
- Construction: Fire safety works are built and installed to the approved plans.
- Temporary Fire Permit or FSC: Apply for a Temporary Fire Permit or Fire Safety Certificate, with the Fire Safety Instruction Manual.
- Fire Certificate: Owners of many public and larger buildings must hold a Fire Certificate once in use.
What Verify AI checks
- Means of escape: exit widths, travel distance and exit staircases — SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Means of Escape
- Compartmentation and structural fire precautions — SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Structural Fire Precautions
- Fire engine access and firefighting provisions — SCDF Fire Code 2023
- Smoke control and mechanical ventilation in fire mode — SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Smoke Control
- Sprinklers, rising mains and hydrants — SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Fire Fighting Systems
- Emergency lighting, exit signs and fire alarm — SCDF Fire Code 2023
Frequently asked questions
Which edition of the Fire Code applies in Singapore?
SCDF published the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023 on 25 August 2023, and issues amendments through circulars. Check the latest amendments on the SCDF website.
Who submits fire safety plans?
A Qualified Person (QP) prepares and submits the plans and certifies that they comply. Verify AI helps the QP find issues before submission.
What is the difference between a Fire Safety Certificate and a Fire Certificate?
A Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) is obtained when fire safety works are completed, before occupation. A Fire Certificate is required under the Fire Safety Act for many public and larger buildings once they are in use.
What files can I upload?
IFC (2x3 and IFC4), DXF and PDF drawings exported from Revit, ArchiCAD, Bentley, Tekla or AutoCAD.