Proposed changes to law for SCDF to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products
The Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was read for the first time in Parliament on Aug 4.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) aims to strengthen its regulatory framework with proposed changes to fire safety laws, making it easier to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products. The Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, introduced in Parliament, proposes extending the validity of fire safety licences and permits from three years to five years, reducing compliance burdens for businesses.
Additionally, the Bill introduces a class licensing regime for lower-risk petroleum and flammable materials, simplifying licensing requirements for storage, transport, and import at construction sites, petrol stations, laboratories, and emergency generator sites. This change aims to reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining civil defence preparedness and fire safety standards.
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