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Fire safety concerns the protection of occupants, building structure and contents from the risks associated with fires. Protective measures at design building stage include layout planning and suitable construction form and materials aimed at preventing the spread of fire and maintaining building stability for a sufficient time to enable occupants to escape and the fire brigade to deal with the outbreak. Protective measures in building occupation stage involves procedures to ensure that fire safety systems and fire safety measures are properly maintained and in good working condition. As fires are invariably caused by negligence, these measures include promotion of fire safety awareness among building occupants, fire safety checking and procedures for safe evacuation in event of a fire emergency.
The course will provide an appreciation and understanding of:
- Character of Fire and its Growth in Buildings
- Effect of Fire on Materials and Structures
- Classes of Fire and Methods of Extinction
- Legislative Requirements Relating to Fire Safety
- Fire Safety Checking ‘Walk Through’ and Follow-Up
- Fire Emergency Plan and Evacuation Procedures
1. Growth of Fire in Buildings
- Hazards Associated With Fire
- Fire Load Grading for Building
- Fire Resisting Grading for Building
2. Materials in Relation to Fire
- Combustible Materials
- Non-Combustible Materials
- Fire Rated Materials
3. Fire Safety Legislative Overview
- Fire Safety Act
- Fire Code
- Exemptions
4. Fire Safety Design & Planning Principles
- Compartmentation and Protected Shafts
- Means of Escape
- Materials for Construction
- Fire Fighting Systems
5. Fire Safety Enforcement
- Fire Certificate & Temporary Permits
- Fire Safety Manager
- Building Inspection and ‘Walk Through’
6. Fire Emergency Plan
- Duties of Owners and Occupiers
- Fire Evacuation Drills
- Extinction of Fire
The course will be led by either of the following:
Patrick Ng Weng Fai MSc Bldg Svcs Engg, BSc Bldg,
Patrick is an adjunct facilitator at the Real Estate & Construction Centre and the Real Estate & Construction Academy in Singapore and lends his expertise in Building Services Systems & Maintenance. He has four decades of teaching experience at the Singapore Polytechnic Department of Building where he led modules in Building Services, Fire Safety Management and Construction Technology. Patrick received the Singapore Polytechnic Excellence in Teaching Award in 1997. He had an earlier career as a Quantity Surveyor with a Developer and Facilities Management consultancy and contracting organisation.
Er. Chan Peng Kong MSc Mech Engg, B.Eng (Mech)
Mr Chan Peng Kong graduated in 1981 from the National University of Singapore with a Degree in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, First Class Honours and was presented with the PEB Gold Medal by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore. In addition, he was also awarded the Faculty of Engineering Annual Book Prize and Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Scholarship. He was conferred a Degree in Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) in June 1985. Mr Chan has extensive experience in co-ordination and management of projects with broad-based responsibility on M&E building services design development, codes review and authorities submissions. He presently has his own professional practice which provides Consulting Engineering Services to the building industry and is also a Registered Inspector (M&E) with the Singapore Civil Defence Force for fire safety works.
Option 1 (Face-to-Face)Venue: Unit #04-08, Devan Nair Institute for Employment & Employability
80 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609607
80 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609607
Option 2 (Live Streaming via RECC Elearning Portal)Username and password will be assigned on receipt of registration and course fees
$615 nett per person. Course fees includes full colour course documentation and refreshments at tea breaks.
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded* course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above will get increased funding support from $250 to $500.
The course has been approved for 7 PDU units under the PE Board Continuing Professional Development programme. Attendance certificates will be issued; they may also be suitable for meeting the CPD requirements of other relevant professional bodies not operating a CPD course accreditation system.
The course will benefit those who have a vested interest in buildings including:
- Developers
- Building Owners
- Government Officials
- Architects
- Engineers
- Project Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Contractors/Sub-Contractors/Suppliers
- Property Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Maintenance Managers
- Management Corporations
- Town Councils
- and Others
Cancellations made one week before the scheduled commencement date of the course will be subjected to an administrative fee of $100.00. The full fee of $615.00 will be payable thereafter for any cancellation; substitutions can be made at any time.
Mr Ken Chew
Tel: 6563 4166
Fax: 6563 4156
E-mail:exectrg@recc.com.sg
It may be necessary for reasons beyond RECC’s control, to change the content and timing of the programme and the identity of the course leader/s.
1 Day Training Course
35th Run
Fire Safety in Buildings
A Life Cycle Approach
Fire Safety Manager CPD Scheme: 5 Points
Qualified for 7 PDUs by PE Board
$615.00 / person
Course Date & Timing:
8 January 2026, 09:00am to 06:00pm
Course Objectives:
Character of Fire and its Growth in Buildings Effect of Fire on Materials and Structures Classes of Fire and Methods of Extinction.
Course Fees:
$615 nett per person.
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded* course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above will get increased funding support from $250 to $500.