Commercial Building Compliance Checklist (Singapore) | Infodeck

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Building Name

Inspector Name

Inspection Date

Next Review Date

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Fire Safety

SCDF Fire Safety Act

Fire Safety Certificate

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) renewal	Annual (3-year from Apr 2026)
	Fire Safety Manager (FSM) appointment	Ongoing
	FSM refresher training	Every 3 years
	Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) formation	Ongoing

Fire Detection & Alarm (SS 545)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire alarm panel functional test	Monthly
	Smoke/heat detector test (sampling)	Quarterly
	Manual call point test	Quarterly
	Full fire alarm system inspection (licensed)	Annual
	Voice alarm system test	Monthly

Fire Suppression

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire extinguisher visual inspection	Monthly
	Fire extinguisher servicing (licensed)	Annual
	Hose reel functional test	Quarterly
	Sprinkler system visual inspection	Monthly
	Sprinkler system full inspection	Annual
	Fire pump test	Weekly / Annual

Emergency Preparedness

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire drill (full building evacuation)	Biannual
	Staff fire safety awareness training	Annual
	Emergency Response Plan (ERP) review	Annual
	Evacuation route signage check	Quarterly
	Emergency lighting test (30 min)	Monthly

2

Building Safety

BCA Building Control

Structural Safety

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI)	5 years
	Visual inspection of structural elements	Quarterly
	Facade inspection (buildings >13m)	5 years
	External wall tile/cladding check	Annual

Lift Safety (BCA)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Lift maintenance (BCA registered contractor)	Monthly
	Lift safety inspection	Annual
	Lift emergency phone test	Monthly
	Lift emergency lighting test	Monthly
	Lift fireman's operation test	Quarterly
	Escalator/travellator inspection	Annual

Accessibility (BCA Code)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Accessible route condition check	Quarterly
	Accessible toilet facilities check	Monthly
	Tactile ground surface indicator (TGSI)	Quarterly
	Lift accessibility features (braille, audible)	Annual
	Accessible parking spaces signage	Annual

3

HVAC & MEP Systems

SS 553/554 / BCA Green Mark

Air Conditioning & Ventilation

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Air handling unit (AHU) inspection	Quarterly
	Air filter replacement	Monthly / Quarterly
	Fresh air intake inspection	Quarterly
	Chiller inspection and maintenance	Quarterly
	Cooling tower maintenance	Monthly

Indoor Air Quality (SS 554)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Indoor air quality monitoring	Quarterly
	CO2 level verification (<1000 ppm)	Quarterly
	Relative humidity monitoring (40-70%)	Quarterly
	Temperature comfort check (23-26C)	Quarterly

Water Systems (Legionella)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Cooling tower registration with NEA	One-time
	Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) test	Monthly
	Legionella bacteria test	Quarterly
	Submit water quality results to NEA	Monthly (by 14th)
	Hot water storage temperature (>60C)	Monthly

4

Electrical Systems

SS 638 / LEW

Electrical Installation

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) inspection	5 years
	Electrical installation certificate renewal	5 years
	Electrical panel inspection	Annual
	Thermal imaging of electrical connections	Annual

Emergency Power

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Emergency generator load test	Monthly
	Generator annual load bank test	Annual
	Generator fuel system inspection	Monthly
	UPS battery inspection	Quarterly

Lighting & Safety

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Emergency lighting test	Monthly
	Exit sign illumination check	Monthly
	Common area lighting check	Monthly
	Carpark lighting check	Monthly

5

Environmental Compliance

NEA / BCA Green Mark

Vector Control

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Mozzie Wipeout inspection	Weekly
	Check and remove stagnant water	Daily
	Roof gutter and drain cleaning	Weekly
	Document vector control activities	Weekly

Waste Management

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	General waste area cleanliness	Daily
	Recyclable waste segregation	Daily
	Bin center pest control	Weekly
	Waste contractor compliance	Monthly

Energy Management

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Building Energy Submission (BES)	Annual
	Energy consumption monitoring	Monthly
	BCA Green Mark maintenance (if certified)	Per certification
	MELS (minimum energy) compliance	Ongoing

6

Workplace Safety

MOM WSH Act

General WSH

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Workplace Risk Assessment update	Annual
	Safe Work Procedures review	Annual
	Hazard identification walkthrough	Quarterly

WSH Committee (>50 employees)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	WSH Committee meeting	Quarterly
	WSH Committee membership update	Annual
	Workplace inspection by committee	Quarterly

First Aid & Emergency

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	First aid kit inspection	Monthly
	AED inspection and battery check	Monthly
	First aider certification validity	Every 2 years
	Emergency contact list update	Quarterly

Contractor Management

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Contractor WSH briefing	Per engagement
	Permit-to-work system compliance	Per activity
	Contractor insurance verification	Per engagement