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Standards and Codes
TABLE 1.2A : CODES & STANDARDS
Name Description Remarks
SINGAPORE STANDARDS
SS CP 5CoP for Wiring of Electrical Equipment of BuildingsReplaced by SS 638
SS CP 10CoP for Installation and Servicing of Electrical Fire Alarm SystemReplaced by SS 645
SS CP 52 CoP for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
SS 99 Specifications for Welded Low Carbon Steel Cylinders for Storage and Transportation of Low-Pressure Liquefiable Gases 
SS 213Unplasticised PVC Pipes and Fittings for Soil, Waste and Vent Application  

SS 232

Pt 1 to 6

Portable Fire ExtinguishersReplaced by SS EN 3 - 7 to 10
SS 233 Specifications for Flexible Rubber Tubing, Rubber Hose and Rubber Hose Assemblies for Use in LPG Vapour Phase Installations 
SS 254 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas AtmospheresReplaced by IEC 60079

SS 263

Pt 2

Luminaires -

Particular Requirements for Luminaires for Emergency Lighting

Replaced by SS IEC 60598-2-22
SS 281 Specifications for Pressure Regulators for LPG 
SS 286 Caution Labelling for Hazardous SubstancesReplaced by SS 586
SS 294 Specifications for Valves for Use with Domestic and Industrial LPG Cylinders 
SS 299 Fire Resistant Cables 
SS 332 Specification for Fire Door 
SS 333 Specification for Fire Dampers 
SS 489 Specification for Fire Shutters 
SS 508 Graphical Symbols - Safety Colours & Safety SignsFormerly SS 217 & SS 364
Pt 1Design Principles for Safety Signs & Safety Markings 
Pt 2Design Principles for Product Safety Labels 
SS 532 CoP for the Storage of Flammable Liquids Formerly CP 40
SS 535 CoP for Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Performance and Constructional Requirements of Mains Failure Standby Generating SystemsFormerly CP 31
SS 546 CoP for Emergency Voice Communication Systems in BuildingsFormerly CP 25
SS 550 CoP for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of El Passenger and Goods LiftsFormerly CP 2
SS 551 CoP for Earthing Formerly CP 16
SS 563 CoP for the Design, Installation & Maintenance of Emergency Lighting and Power Supply Systems in BuildingFormerly CP 19
Pt 1 Emergency lighting  
Pt 2 Installation Requirements and Maintenance Procedures  
SS 572 CoP for the Use of Timber in Buildings Formerly CP 1
SS 575 CoP for Fire Hydrant, Rising Mains and Hose Reel Systems Formerly CP 29
SS 578 CoP for Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers  Formerly CP 55
SS 586 Specification for Hazard Communication for Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous GoodsReplaces SS 286
SS 608 CoP for Gas InstallationFormerly CP 51
SS 634  
SS EN 3-7

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 7 : Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods

Replaces SS 232 Pt 1 to 6
SS EN 3-8

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 8 : Additional requirements to SS EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar

Replaces SS 232 Pt 1 to 6
SS EN 3-9

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 9 : Additional requirements to SS EN 3-7 for pressure resistance if CO extinguishers

SS EN 3-10

Portable Fire Extinguishers -

Part 10 : Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to SS EN 3-7

AMERICAN STANDARDS
ASTM D635 Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent &Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position 
ASTM E108 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings 
ASTM E119Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction & Materials 
NFPA 16Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray SystemsFormerly NFPA 16A
NFPA 30Flammable & Combustible Liquids Code  
NFPA 33Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials 
NFPA 45Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 
NFPA 54National Fuel Gas Code 
NFPA 55Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code 
NFPA 58Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 
NFPA 251Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction & Materials 
NFPA 262Standard Methods of Tests for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces 
NFPA 400Hazardous Materials Code 
NFPA 430Code for the Storage of Liquids & Solid OxidizersReplaced by NFPA 400
NFPA 432Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations
NFPA 495Explosive Materials Code 
NFPA 502Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges and other Limited Access Highways 
NFPA 750Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems 
UL 132 Standard for Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas  
UL 144 Standard for LP-Gas Regulators 
UL 300Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment 
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
AS 1530Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials, Components & Structures 
Pt 4 Fire-resistance Test of Elements of Construction  
AS 2208Safety Glazing Materials in Buildings 
AS 2714The Storage & Handling of Organic Peroxides 
AS 2941Fixed Fire Protection Installations - Pumpset Systems  
AS 4391Smoke Management Systems - Hot Smoke Test  
AS 4326The Storage & Handling of Oxidizing Agents 
AS 4587Water Mist Fire Protection Systems - System Design, Installation and Commissioning  
BRITISH STANDARDS
BR 186Design Principles for Smoke Ventilation in Enclosed Shopping CentresPublished by Fire Research Station, Building Research Establishment, Borehamwood, Herts WD62BL
BR 258Design Approaches for Smoke Control in Atrium Buildings
BR 368Design Methodologies for Smoke and Heat Exhaust VentilationPublished by Con- struction Research Communications Ltd by permission of Building Re- search Establish- ment Ltd
BS 476Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures 
Pt 4 Non-Combustibility Test for Materials 
Pt 5Method of Test for Ignitability 
Pt 6Method of Test for Fire Propagation for Products 
Pt 7Method of Test to Determine the Classification of the Surface Spread of Flame of Products 
Pt 11Method for Assessing the Heat Emission from Building Materials 
Pt 20Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Elements of Construction (General Principles) 
Pt 21Methods for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Load- Bearing Elements of Construction 
Pt 22Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Non-Load- Bearing Elements of Construction 
Pt 23Methods for Determination of the Contribution of Components to the Fire Resistance of a Structure 
Pt 24Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Ventilation Ducts 

BS 1230

Pt 1

Specification for Plasterboard Excluding Materials Submitted to Secondary OperationsReplaced by BS EN 520
BS 2594Specification for Carbon Steel Welded Horizontal Cylindrical Storage TanksWithdrawn
BS 3016Specifications for Pressure Regulators for LPGWithdrawn
BS 4514Specification for Unplasticized PVC Soil and Ventilating Pipes of 82.4mm Minimum Mean Outside Diameter, and Fittings and Accessories of 82.4mm and of Other Sizes 
BS 5041Fire Hydrant Systems Equipment 
Pt 1Specification for Landing Valves for Wet Risers 
Pt 3Specification for Inlet Breechings for Dry Riser Inlets 
BS 5234Partitions (including matching linings) 
Pt 2Specification for Performance Requirements for Strength and Robustness including Methods of Test 
BS 5345Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Apparatus for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmosphere (Other than Mining Applications or Explosive Processing and Manufacturing)Replaced by BS EN 60079-14
Pt 1General Recommendations
Pt 3Installation and Maintenance Requirements for Electrical Apparatus with Type of Protection ‘d’. Flameproof Enclosure
BS 5499Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Graphic Symbols 
Pt 2Specification for Self-Luminous Fire Safety SignsWithdrawn
BS 5588Fire Precautions in the Design, Construction and Use of Buildings 
Pt 5CoP for Firefighting Stairways and LiftsWithdrawn
BS 5852Methods of Test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition Source 
BS 6206Specification for Impact Performance Requirements for Flat Safety Glass and Safety Plastics for Use in Buildings 
BS 6391Specification for Non-Percolating Layflat Delivery Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Fire Fighting Purposes 
BS 7346Components for Smoke and Heat Control Systems 
Pt 2Specification for Powered Smoke and Heat Exhaust VentilatorsWithdrawn
Pt 3Specification for Smoke CurtainsWithdrawn
BS 7346Components for Smoke and Heat Control Systems 
Pt 7CoP on Functional Recommendations and Calculation Methods for Smoke and Heat Control Systems for Covered Car Parks 
BS 8202Coatings for Fire Protection of Building Elements 
Pt 2CoP for the Use of Intumescent Coating Systems to Metallic Substrates for Providing Fire Resistance 
BS EN 54Fire Detection and Alarm Systems 
Pt 2Control and Indicating Equipment 
Pt 4Power Supply Equipment 
BS EN 520Gypsum Plasterboards. Definitions, Requirements and Test MethodsReplaces BS 1230 Pt 1
BS EN 12101-1Smoke & Heat Control Systems – Specification for Smoke BarriersReplaces BS 7346 Pt 3
BS EN 12101-3Smoke & Heat Control Systems – Specification for Powered Smoke & Heat Control Ventilators (Fans)Replaces BS 7346 Pt 2
BS EN 13501-1Fire Test to Building Materials - Classification 
BS EN 50054Electrical Apparatus for the Detection and Measurement of Combustible Gases. - General Requirements and Test Methods  
BS EN 50057Electrical Apparatus for the Detection and Measurement of Combustible Gases. - Performance Requirements for Group II Apparatus Indicating up to 100% Lower Explosive Limit  
BS EN 50272-2Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. Stationary Batteries Withdrawn
BS EN 50272-3Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. - Traction Batteries Withdrawn
BS EN 60079-14Explosive Atmosphere. Electrical Installations Design, Selection and ErectionReplaces BS 5345 Pt 1 & 3
BS EN IEC 62485-2Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. - Stationary Batteries Replaces BS EN 50272-2
BS EN IEC 62485-3Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations. - Traction Batteries Replaces BS EN 50272-3
EUROPEAN STANDARDS
EN 81 - 58Safety Rules for the Construction and Installation of Lifts. Examination and Tests. Part 58 - Landing Doors Fire Resistance Test  
EN 671 - 1 Fixed Firefighting Systems. Hose Systems. Hose Reels with Semi-Rigid Hose  
EN 13823Reaction to Fire Tests for Building Products - Building Products excluding Floorings exposed to the Thermal Attack by a Single Burning Item  
EN ISO 1182Reaction to Fire Tests for Products - Non-Combustibility Test  
EN ISO 1716Reaction to Fire Tests for Building Products - Determination of the Gross Heat of Combustion (Calorific Value)  
EN ISO 11925 -2Reaction to Fire Tests - Ignitability of Products subjected to Direct Impingement of Flame - Part 2 : Single Flame Source Test  
IEC STANDARDS
IEC 60079Explosive Atmospheres 
ISO STANDARDS
ISO 834Fire resistance Tests - Elements of Building Construction 
ISO 1896Thermal Insulating Asbestos Boards 
ISO 5149Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environment Requirements