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4.1 Fire safety provision for PWDs
a. Planning of evacuation for PWDs
The transit operator shall pre-plan the evacuation procedures for PWDs. Planning includes identifying the needs of PWDs and making arrangements for assistance during emergency. Proper procedures and effective practices will ensure the safety of PWD in the event of fire emergency.
b. The evacuation procedures shall be tested at least once a year and involve both horizontal, if provided, and vertical evacuation.
c. Transit operator shall ensure that the staff designated to help PWD in the event of fire emergency are fully trained to execute the following evacuation procedure.
d. In the event of fire emergency:
(1) Trained staff on duty shall check and provide necessary assistance to evacuate PWD.
(2) SCDF takes control of the situation upon their arrival at the scene. Trained staff shall assist SCDF (if required) to evacuate PWD.
4.2 Use of intumescent paints for protection to structural steel members of stations
a. Inspection and maintenance
(1) The transit operator shall carry out annual inspection checks to ensure that the intumescent paint coatings are not damage or tempered with. Records of inspection shall be properly kept.
(2) For stations with Fire Certification, the annual renewal of the certificate shall include the inspection of the columns and beams coated with intumescent paint. The inspection shall be carried out by a QP.
b. Addition/alteration works
For addition/alteration works in a station where structural steel members are protected by intumescent paint, the following requirements shall be complied with:
(1) The transit operator assisted by the FSM, shall engage a QP who shall submit building plans to the SCDF. The building plans shall be accompanied by the QP’s declaration as to whether the existing columns, beams coated with intumescent paint are/will be affected.
(2) Inspection certificate endorsed by a RI shall be required and kept by the transit operator.
c. There shall be no highly flammable/ combustible materials stored within the vicinity of any structural steel members protected by intumescent paint.
4.3 Hoarding & safety nets
a. The station owner/ transit operator shall ensure a copy of QP-endorsed hoarding plans is kept at the FCC, PSC or information counter in the order of priority at all times. Such requirement is optional if the hoardings does not affect the following areas/ facilities:
(1) fire hydrants;
(2) fire engine accessway/fire engine access road;
(3) fire lift;
(4) exit staircase; and
(5) dry riser.
b. The station owner/ transit operator is required to notify all the tenants/ occupants of the locations of alternate means of escape 2 weeks prior to carrying out the hoarding and renovation works.
c. The station owner/ transit operator is required to inform the nearest SCDF fire station of any hoarding works that affect the above-mentioned areas/ facilities.
d. The affected firefighting facilities/ areas shall be clearly shown on the plans and submitted to the relevant fire station. The alternative or nearest firefighting facilities that can be accessed by the fire station responding personnel shall be highlighted on the plan.
4.4 Kitchen exhaust ducts
The station owner/ transit operator/ tenant/ operator shall ensure that the entire kitchen exhaust system, including those within individual restaurant/F&B outlet shall be properly maintained. The entire (interior and exterior) exhaust duct and kitchen hood shall be degreased and cleaned at least once every 12 months. The work shall be carried out by a specialist and the records of cleaning and degreasing shall be kept by the relevant parties for verification.
4.5 Fire-rated dry construction
The station owner/ transit operator shall engage a QP for any subsequent A&A works involving new or existing fire-rated dry construction.
