Industry Lingo: Additions & Alterations (A&A)
A&A refers to Additions and Alterations. A&A works refers to minor works done to any property type, whether commercial, residential or …
Industry Lingo: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. Planning Permission must be…
Industry Lingo: Fire Safety & Shelter Department (FSSD)
Merged with the Central Enforcement Department (CED) in April 2020, the Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD) comes under the umbrella…
Industry Lingo: Who is a Resident Technical Officer (RTO)?
The Resident Technical Officer (RTO) is a civil or structural engineering trained individual who ensures that there is…
Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) vs Temporary Fire Permit (TFP)
A Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) is required under the Fire Safety Act for all premises when a person wishes to change the design and layout…
What are regulated fire safety products?
Fire safety products are items such as hose reel, fire alarm panels, emergency light, exit sign, fire rated doors…