​FSSD SUBMISSION (FIRE SAFETY AND SHELTER DEPARTMENT)
WHAT IS FSSD?
FSSD stands for the Fire Safety & Shelter Department under the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
Any person who wishes to carry out any proposed fire safety works in their premises or building need to seek approval from SCDF FSSD for their building plan, fire protection plan and / or air conditioning & mechanical ventilation plan before commencing on their works.
Fire safety works include change in layout of fire compartment or spaces that affect means of escape, relocation of fire safety products (e.g. fire alarm panels, emergency exit signs, fire doors / doors which affect the means of escape).
WHAT IS A FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATE?
The Fire Safety Certificate is issued by SCDF after completion of all fire safety works (including FSSD submission).
Fire safety works include change in layout of fire compartment or spaces that affect means of escape, relocation of fire safety products (e.g. fire alarm panels, emergency exist signs, fire doors / doors which affect the means of escape).
FSSD SUBMISSION BY QUALIFIED PERSONS
A FSSD submission can only be done by Qualified Persons (QP) who are registered architects or professional engineers.
At CMM Food Consultancy, our team of QPs will prepare the necessary fire safety plans (e.g. building plan, fire protection plan, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation plan) and handle the FSSD submission on your behalf.
Contact us to find out whether you require a FSSD submission and its step-by-step process to obtaining a Fire Safety Certificate.