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1.

Fire alarm panel

(a) EN 54-2

and

(b) EN 54-4

and

(c) SS 645

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 200 labels issued

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 200 labels issued

Testing clauses shall include:

Critical electrical (frequency, voltage) input and output; verify design deviation; verify functionality; verify visual & audio indicators)

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch testing

Testing clauses shall include:

Critical electrical (frequency, voltage) input and output; verify design deviation; verify functionality; verify visual & audio indicators)

Scheme 1b -

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

2.

Home fire alarm device (i.e. smoke detector) ⁽⁷⁾

(Refer to Cl.6.3.6 for more information)

(a) EN 14604 

or

AS 3786

or

UL 217

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test for products complying with Cl.6.3.6a.(9)(a)

Not applicable for products complying with Cl.6.3.6a.(9)(b)-(e)

Not applicable

3.

Fire pump

(a) AS 2941

or

UL 448

or

FM 1311

or

FM 1319

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

AS – Annual testing

FM/UL – Annual submission of reports shall include surveillance inspection and/or testing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

4.

Fire-rated partition ⁽⁹⁾

4.1 Compartment wall:

(a) BS 476-22 / ASTM E119 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

EN 1364-1/ ISO 834-8 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

(b) In the case of Engineered Timber, refer to S/N 38

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

4.2 Protected shaft enclosing lift ⁽¹⁾:

(a) BS 476-22/ ASTM E119 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

EN 1364-1/ ISO 834-8 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

and

(b) BS 5234-2

and

(c) BS EN 520 (for gypsum plaster board)

and

(d) ISO 1896 (for calcium silicate or cement board)

and

(e) Cyclic loading & dynamic test as specified under Cl.3.8.7b.(5)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

4.3 Protected shaft enclosing staircase or services:

(a) BS 476-22/ ASTM E119 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

EN 1364-1/ ISO 834-8 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

and

(b) BS 5234-2

and

(c) EN 520 (for gypsum plaster board)

and

(d) ISO 1896 (for calcium silicate or cement board)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

5.

Fire-rated floor ⁽⁹⁾

(a) BS 476-21 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2_fl)

or

ISO 834-5 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2_fl)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2_fl)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2_fl) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

(b) In the case of Engineered Timber, refer to S/N 37

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

6.

Fire-rated ceiling ^{(1) (9)}

6.1 Compartmentation:

(a) BS 476-22/ ASTM E119 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

EN 1364-2/ ISO 834-9 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

(b) In the case of Engineered Timber, refer to S/N 38

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

6.2 Protection to steel beams that support RC floor:

(a) BS 476-23 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

ISO 834-5 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

6.3 Protection to timber/ steel flooring:

(a) BS 476-21 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

ISO 834-5 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

7.

Fire-rated enclosure/ spraying material ^{(1) (9)}

7.1. Protection to steel structure (2):

(a) EN 13381-4 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

BS 476-21 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

ISO 834-6 & ISO 834-7 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

and

(b) BS 5234-2

and

(c) EN 520 (for gypsum plaster board)

and

(d) ISO 1896 (for calcium silicate or cement boar)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

7.2 Protection to firefighting system ⁽³⁾ (i.e. Dry riser pipe, etc.):

(a) FSB/PSB/001 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 (Including Pipe insulation criteria on fire side, 500mm from wall, shall not exceed 75⁰C above the initial temperature) with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

7.3 Protection to building service (i.e. cables, sanitary pipes, chilled water pipes, etc.):

(a) BS 476-20 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

or

ASTM E119 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

ISO 834-1 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

8.

Smoke curtain/barrier ⁽⁹⁾

8.1 For smoke curtain:

EN 12101-1 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class B)

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

8.2 For smoke barrier:

EN 12101-1 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

9.

Fire-rated duct system ^{(4) (9)}

(i.e. ventilation, smoke extract and/or kitchen exhaust ducting system)

(a) BS 476-24 with material testing in accordance with BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

AS 1530-4 with material testing in accordance with

(i) BS 476-4/ BS 476-11/ EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

(ii) EN 13501-1 (min. class A2) if fire resistance test is using plate-thermocouple

or

EN 1366-1 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

EN 1366-8 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

or

EN 1366-9 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. class A2)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

10.

Fire extinguishing system for kitchen hood

UL 300

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Annual submission of reports shall include surveillance inspection and/or testing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

11.

Fire stopping material (including fire-rated collar)

For penetration gaps and linear joints:

(a) BS 476-20

or

AS 1530-4

or

EN 1366-3

or

EN 1366-4

or

ASTM E814

For curtain wall application:

ASTM E2307

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Not applicable

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 1000 openings or 1000 metre run, or at least once a year if lesser

12.

Fire-rated glass block/ glass partition

(a) BS 476-22

or

EN 1364-1

or

AS 1530-4

or

ASTM E119

or

ISO 834-8

and

(b) AS 2208

or

EN12600

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Not applicable for glass block

Fire-rated glass partition – Impact tests once every 3 years

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every project

13.

Exit sign

13.1 Exit sign (powered electrically):

(a) IEC 60598-2-22

and

(b) SS 563-1 or ISO 30061

and

(c) SS 563-2

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 2000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 2000 labels

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch testing

and

Full tests over 3 years

Scheme 1b –

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

13.2 Self-luminous sign (powered by radioactive material)

(a) UL 924

and

(b) SS 508-1 or ISO 3864-1

and

(c) SS 508-2 or ISO 3864-2

and

(d) SS 508-3 or ISO 3864-3

and

(e) SS 508-5 or ISO 7010

and

(f) SS 563-1 or ISO 30061 (Clause 10.5 of SS 563-1 shall be complied with for determination of the viewing distance with distance factor (Z) fixed at 50)

and

(g) SS 563-2 (Annex C)

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 – 

Testing for every 2000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 2000 labels

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch testing

and

Full tests over 3 years

Scheme 1b –

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by    certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

14.

Emergency lighting (self-contained)

(a) IEC 60598-2-22

and

(b) SS 563-1 or ISO 30061

and

(c) SS 563-2

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 2000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 2000 labels

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch testing

and

Full tests over 3 years

Scheme 1b –

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

15.

Battery system (for exit signs and emergency lighting)

(a) SS 563-1 or ISO 30061

and

SS 563-2 or AS/NZS 2293-1

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 2000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 2000 labels

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

or

By trigger (every 2000 labels)

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch testing

and

Full tests over 3 years

Scheme 1b –

Not applicable

16.

Fire hose reel

EN 671-1

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 -

Testing for every 1500 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 1500 labels

Full test over 5 years for both fixed and swing types

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b -

Batch testing (Full test)

Scheme 1b –

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

17.

Standby fire hose

BS 6391

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 -

Testing for every 1000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 1000 labels

Full tests over 5 years per type

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch testing (Full test)

Scheme 1b –

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

18.

Auditorium Seats ⁽⁵⁾

BS 5852,Clause 12 (Ignition source 0, 1 & 5)

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Batch testing covering BS 5852: Clause 12 (ignition source 0, 1 & 5)

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

19.

Fire damper

19.1 Fire Damper

To conduct full test comprising:

1. fire resistance test;

2. air leakage test;

3. closing reliability test; and

4. spring closing force test (if applicable)

For fire resistance test:

(a) SS 333 Clause 6.3

or

AS 1530-4 (The damper shall be tested with the damper at open position at the start of fire test and be able to completely close during the first 90 sec of the test. Acceptance criteria shall be according to SS 333 Cl 6.3.2)

or

ISO 834-8 & ISO 834-9 (The damper shall be tested with the damper at open position at the start of fire test and be able to completely close during the first 90 sec of the test. Acceptance criteria shall be according to SS 333 Cl 6.3.2)

For air-leakage test:

(a) SS 333 Clause 6.4

or

ISO 5167 & ISO 7244

or

EN 1751 Clause 5.2.1 to 5.2.4 (Note: The requirements for sub-items 2, 3 & 4 shall be as specified in SS 333 Clause 6.4).

or

For closing reliability test:

(a) SS 333 Clause 6.5

or

UL 555 Clause 11.2

For spring closing force test:

(a) SS 333 Clause 6.6

or

UL 555 Clause 13

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Full test over 3 years:

1. Fire resistance test and

2. Air leakage test and

3. Closing reliability test and

4. Spring closing force test (if applicable)

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

20.

Fire-rated door and hardware

20.1 Fire-rated door

(a) SS 332 Clause 5

or

EN 1634-1

and

(b) Mechanical test for relevant hardware as stipulated in SS332 (wherever applicable if installed on the fire door)

EN 179, EN 1125, EN 1158, EN 1303, EN 1906, EN 1935, EN 12051, EN 12209, EN 14846, EN 15684

If product includes glass (excl. vision panel), to also conduct impact test:

AS 2208

or

EN 12600

and

(d) Door Closer (refer to S/N 20.2)

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Fire test:

Timber/composite door – at least once annually

Steel/glass door – once every 3 years

Impact test for fire-rated glass door – once every 3 years

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

20.2 Door closer

(a) EN 1154 or SS 332 Clause 6 Annex C

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Mechanical Test at least once annually based on EN 1154 or SS 332 Clause 6 Annex C

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

21.

Bin/linen chute door

(a) BS 476-22

or

EN 1634-1

or

AS 1530-4

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Fire test once every 3 years

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

22.

Fire-rated lift landing/ dumb waiter door

For lift-landing door:

(a) BS 476-22

or

EN 81-58

For dumb waiter door

(b) BS 476-22

and

If product (lift-landing door or dumb waiter door) includes glass (excl. vision panel), to also conduct impact test:

AS 2208

or

EN 12600

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Fire test once every 3 years

Impact test once every 3 years

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

23.

Fire shutter/ fire curtain

(a) SS 489 Clause 5

or

EN 1634-1; 

For fire shutter/fire curtain certified to either SS 489 or EN 1634-1, the closing time and speed of the fire shutter/ fire curtain shall comply with Cl.3.7.7c. of this Code.

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Fire test once every 3 years

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

24.

Fire-rated hatch door

(a) BS 476-22

or

EN 1634-1

or

AS 1530-4

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Fire test once every 3 years

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b –

Batch inspection ⁽¹¹⁾

and

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

25.

Portable fire extinguisher

(a) SS EN 3-7

and

(b) EN 3-8

or

EN 3-9

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 5000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 5000 labels

Full tests over 5 years per type

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b -

Batch testing

Scheme 1b –

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

26.

Fire resistant cables

(a) SS 299-1

or

BS 6387 and BS 7846 Clauses 16.2 and 16.3

Scheme 5
(Certified mark printed on cables)

Full tests over 3 years

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

27.

Intumescent coating system (for protection to steel structure) ⁽⁶⁾

(a) EN 16623 (fire resistance test and durability test)

or

ISO 834-6or ISO 834-7(fire resistance test) and EN 16623 (durability test)

or

BS 476-21 or AS 1530-4 (load-bearing fire resistance test) and BS 8202-2 (durability tests)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Full durability test and fire test over 3 years

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

28.

Landing valve

BS 5041-1

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 1500 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 1500 labels

Full tests over 5 years for both low and high pressure valve types

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s)triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b -

Batch testing

Scheme 1b –

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

29.

Breeching inlet

BS 5041-3

Scheme 5

(Labels issued)

Scheme 5 –

Testing for every 1000 labels

or

At least once annually, if fewer than 1000 labels

Full tests over 5 years for both 2-way and 4-way types

Scheme 5 –

Factory inspection to  be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection(s) triggered by certification body ⁽¹⁰⁾

Scheme 1b

(Labels issued)

Scheme 1b -

Batch testing

Scheme 1b –

Site inspection triggered by certification body for each batch ⁽¹⁰⁾

30.

Raised floor panel ⁽⁹⁾

(a) BS 476-4

or

BS 476-11

or

EN 13501-1 (min. class A2_fl)

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Not applicable

31.

Material for wall/ceiling/floor construction ⁽⁹⁾

(a) BS 476-4

or

BS 476-11

or

BS 476-7

or

BS 476-6& BS 476-7

or

EN 13501-1

For plastic wall/ceiling/floor construction, refer to Cl 3.15.19 for the testing requirements

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

For plastic wall/ceiling/floor construction, annual surveillance test shall be based on Cl 3.15.19

Not applicable

32.

Thermal insulation material ⁽⁹⁾

(a) BS 476-4

or

BS 476-11

or

BS 476-7

or

BS 476-6 & BS 476-7

or

EN 13501-1

For plastic wall/ceiling/floor construction, refer to Cl 3.15.19 for the testing requirements

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

For plastic wall/ceiling/floor construction, annual surveillance test shall be based on Cl 3.15.19

Not applicable

33.

Finishing material for wall/ceiling ⁽⁹⁾

(a) BS 476-4

 or

BS 476-11

 or

BS 476-7

or

BS 476-6& BS 476-7

 or

EN 13501-1

For plastic wall/ceiling finishes, refer to Cl 3.15.19 for the testing requirements

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

For plastic wall/ceiling finishes, annual surveillance test shall be based on Cl 3.15.19

Not applicable

34.

Plastic finishing material for floor

For plastic floor finishes, refer to Cl 3.15.19 for the testing requirements

Scheme 2

For plastic floor finishes, annual surveillance test shall be based on Cl 3.15.19

Not applicable

35.

Roof covering material ⁽⁹⁾

35.1 For non-fire-rated roof covering material

(a) BS 476-4

or

BS 476-11

or

BS 476-7

or

BS 476-6& BS 476-7

 or

EN 13501-1

or

ASTM E108

For plastic roof covering, refer to Cl 3.15.19 for the testing requirements  

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

For plastic roof covering, annual surveillance test shall be based on Cl 3.15.19

Not applicable

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

36.

Composite panel (cladding to external wall) ^{(8) (9)}

(Composite panel shall be tested on its core material or as an assembly)

For test on the core material of composite panel:

(a) BS 476-4

or

BS 476-11

or

BS 476-6& BS 476-7

or

EN 13501-1

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test to be conducted. In addition, surveillance test shall also be conducted for every project. Testing from project site during the surveillance window fulfills the annual test requirement for that window. Surveillance test shall only require material testing and adopt the same test standards adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing.

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every project

For test on the composite panel assembly:

NFPA 285

Annual surveillance test (finger printing) to be conducted. In addition, surveillance test shall also be conducted for every project. Testing from project site during the surveillance window fulfills the annual test requirement for that window. Surveillance test shall only require finger printing and adopt the same finger printing test standards adopted at the point of CoC listing.

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every project

37.

UPVC window frame

Material

ASTM D635

Scheme 2

Annual surveillance test based on ASTM D635

Not applicable

38.

Engineered Timber

(a) EN 1363

 and

(b) EN 1364 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. Class D)

or

EN 1365 with material testing in accordance with EN 13501-1 (min. Class D)

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing, and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

39.

Building-mounted or Building-integrated Solar Photo-voltaic (PV)

39.1 Roof-mounted module:

IEC 61730-2 (MST 23 – spread of flame and burning brand tests under Annex B) with a min. fire performance rating of Class C

Scheme 2

Biennial surveillance fire test in accordance to with IEC 61730-2 MST 23 – spread of flame and burning brand tests under Annex B) as adopted at the point of CoC listing

Not applicable

39.2 Wall-mounted or Wall-integrated or Roof-mounted⁽¹²⁾ module: 

(a) IEC 61730-2 (MST 22, 23, 25 and 26). For MST 23, spread of flame and burning brand tests under Annex B with fire performance rating of Class A

and 

(b) EN 13501-1 (min. Class B with FIGRA ≤ 70 W/s)

and 

(c) Junction box IEC 61730-1 (for glow wire test and flammability classification)

and

(d) Solar cables IEC 61730-1 (for vertical flame propagation) 

39.2 Wall-mounted or Wall-integrated or Roof-mounted⁽¹²⁾ module: 

(a) IEC 61730-2 (MST 22, 23, 25 and 26). For MST 23, spread of flame and burning brand tests under Annex B with fire performance rating of Class A

and 

(b) EN 13501-1 (min. Class B with FIGRA ≤ 70 W/s)

and 

(c) Junction box IEC 61730-1 (for glow wire test and flammability classification)

and

(d) Solar cables IEC 61730-1 (for vertical flame propagation) 

40.

Coldroom material

40.1 For non-fire-rated coldroom material

(a) Flame spread test: EN 13501-1

and

(b)Toxicity emission test: EN 45545-2

and

(c) Smoke density test : EN 13501-1

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test in accordance with Flame spread test and Toxicity emission test and Smoke density test

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

40.2 For fire-rated coldroom material

(a) Fire resistance test: BS 476-22 or EN 1364-1 or AS 1530-4 or ASTM E119 or ISO 834-8

and

(b) Flame spread test: EN 13501-1

and

(c) Toxicity emission test: EN 45545-2

and

(d) Smoke density test: EN 13501-1

Scheme 5

(DoCs issued)

Annual surveillance test shall only require material testing for (b), (c) and (d), and adopt the same test standards that were adopted for the material testing at the point of CoC listing

Factory inspection to be conducted at least once annually

and

Site inspection to be conducted for every 3500m²

Note:

1. ASTM E119 are not acceptable for load-bearing elements.

2. Cl.3.3.6 shall be complied with.

3. The insulation criterion shall be at least 30 minutes.

4. Insulation criteria of ducting system shall have both internal and external rating.

5. Requirements apply to upholstered seats and plastic seats, either in fixed position or retractable type.

6. For BS 8202 the external system durability test shall be for:

a) Humidity test, b) washing test, c) sulphur dioxide test, d) salt spray test, e) heat exposure test, f) natural exposure test, g) control specimen test.

The internal system durability test shall be for:

a) Sulphur dioxide test, b) natural exposure test, c) heat exposure test, d) washing test, e) humidity test, f) control specimen test.

For EN 16623 the durability test shall be for type ‘X’ intended for all conditions and type ‘Y’ intended for internal and semi-exposed conditions.

7. Local CoC is not required unless full testing done locally. For more information, refer to Cl.6.3.6.

8. External wall shall have fire-resistance test rating not less than 1 hour.

9. Refer to Table 3.13A, Note (2) for fire classification of construction products & building elements.

10. Site inspection refers to verifications of the installed product against the details in the CoC, type test report that was considered for issuance of the CoC, and inspection of serial labels as stipulated in Regulation 7 of the Fire Safety (Regulated Fire Safety Products) Regulations 2020. The number of site inspections to be done should be in accordance with Regulation 7 of the same Subsidiary Legislation.

11. Batch inspection shall include checks of the individual components either in factory/ site/ warehouse.

12. For roof-mounted PV modules complying with Cl.10.2.2b.