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Data Center Compliance Checklist

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Fire Safety

SCDF Fire Safety Act

Fire Safety Certification

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) renewalAnnual (3-year from Apr 2026)
Fire Safety Manager (FSM) appointmentOngoing
FSM refresher trainingEvery 3 years
Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainingAnnual
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) reviewAnnual

Fire Detection Systems (SS 545)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) testMonthly
Smoke/heat detector sampling testQuarterly
Under-floor smoke detection inspectionQuarterly
Above-ceiling smoke detection inspectionQuarterly
Fire alarm panel functional testMonthly
Manual call point testQuarterly
Public address/voice alarm system testMonthly
Full fire alarm system inspectionAnnual

Fire Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Clean agent system inspection (FM-200/Novec/IG-541)Semiannual
Clean agent cylinder pressure checkMonthly
Pre-action sprinkler system testQuarterly
Sprinkler head inspectionAnnual
Fire pump testWeekly/Annual
Fire hose reel functional testQuarterly
Fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher servicingAnnual

Emergency Systems & Egress

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Emergency Power Off (EPO) system testAnnual
Emergency lighting testMonthly
Exit sign illumination checkMonthly
Fire door inspectionAnnual
Fire drill (full evacuation)Biannual
Evacuation route signage checkQuarterly
Hot aisle/cold aisle containment fire barrier integrityQuarterly
2

Electrical & Power

EMA / SS 638

Licensed Electrical Work

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) inspection5 years
High voltage (HV) equipment inspectionAnnual
Main switchgear inspectionAnnual
Transformer oil analysisAnnual
Electrical installation certification5 years

Power Distribution

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) inspectionQuarterly
Busway/bus duct inspectionAnnual
Thermal imaging of electrical panelsAnnual
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) exerciseMonthly
ATS full load transfer testAnnual
Electrical room clearance checkMonthly
Earth fault protection testAnnual

UPS Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
UPS system status checkDaily
UPS battery visual inspectionMonthly
UPS battery impedance testQuarterly
UPS battery discharge testAnnual
UPS capacitor inspectionAnnual
Static bypass switch testAnnual
UPS comprehensive serviceAnnual

Backup Generators

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Generator no-load testWeekly
Generator load test (30% minimum)Monthly
Generator full-load testAnnual
Generator coolant level checkWeekly
Generator fuel level verificationWeekly
Generator oil analysisQuarterly
Generator battery checkMonthly
Fuel quality testingAnnual
3

Cooling Systems

SS 553/564, BCA Green Mark

Precision Air Conditioning

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CRAC/CRAH unit status checkDaily
Air filter replacementMonthly/Quarterly
Coil cleaningQuarterly
Fan belt/motor inspectionMonthly
Condensate drain inspectionMonthly
Humidifier maintenanceQuarterly
CRAC/CRAH comprehensive serviceAnnual

Chilled Water Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Chiller performance monitoring (kW/RT)Continuous
Chiller tube inspectionAnnual
Chiller oil analysisAnnual
Chilled water pump inspectionMonthly
Glycol concentration test (if applicable)Semiannual
Water treatment chemical dosingWeekly

Cooling Towers (NEA Regulated)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cooling tower water treatmentWeekly
Cooling tower inspectionMonthly
Legionella bacteria testingQuarterly
Cooling tower registration renewalAnnual
Biocide treatment logOngoing
Cooling tower drift eliminator inspectionAnnual

Environmental Monitoring

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Server inlet temperature monitoring (18-27C)Continuous
Relative humidity monitoring (40-60%)Continuous
Hot aisle temperature monitoringContinuous
Under-floor pressure monitoringContinuous
Airflow visualization studyAnnual
PUE calculation and reportingMonthly
4

Physical Security

SS 564 / IMDA

Access Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Access control system testMonthly
Biometric reader calibrationQuarterly
Access card auditQuarterly
Access log reviewWeekly
Mantrap/airlock functionalityMonthly
Door hardware inspectionQuarterly
Anti-tailgating system testMonthly

Surveillance Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV camera functionality checkDaily
CCTV recording verificationWeekly
CCTV storage capacity check (min 30 days)Monthly
CCTV lens cleaningQuarterly
Video analytics system testMonthly
DVR/NVR health checkWeekly

Perimeter & Building Security

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Perimeter fence inspectionWeekly
Vehicle barrier inspectionMonthly
Intrusion detection system testMonthly
Security lighting inspectionWeekly
Security guard patrol verificationDaily
Visitor management system auditMonthly
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Environmental Compliance

NEA Regulations

Generator Emissions

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Generator stack emission monitoringAnnual
Diesel generator smoke opacity checkAnnual
Generator run-time logging (noise pollution)Ongoing
Fuel storage tank inspectionMonthly
Secondary containment inspectionMonthly
Spill response equipment checkMonthly

Refrigerant Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Refrigerant leak inspectionQuarterly
Refrigerant log maintenanceOngoing
ODS phase-out compliance checkAnnual
Certified refrigerant technician verificationAnnual
Refrigerant recovery documentationOngoing

Hazardous Materials

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Battery storage area inspectionMonthly
Battery spill containment checkMonthly
Toxic industrial waste disposalOngoing
E-waste disposal documentationOngoing
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) maintenanceAnnual
6

Workplace Safety

MOM WSH Act

General WSH Requirements

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk AssessmentAnnual
Safe Work Procedures reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughQuarterly
Slip/trip hazard inspectionDaily
Cable management inspectionWeekly
Raised floor tile conditionMonthly

Electrical Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Electrical safety PPE availabilityMonthly
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure compliancePer work
Electrical work permit systemPer work
Insulated tool inspectionBefore each use
Electrical safety training verificationAnnual

First Aid & Emergency

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
AED inspection and battery checkMonthly
First aider certificationEvery 2 years
Emergency contact list updateQuarterly
Eye wash station inspectionWeekly
Emergency response drillAnnual

Confined Space & Working at Height

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Confined space entry permit systemPer entry
Atmospheric testing equipment calibrationSemiannual
Working at height assessmentPer work
Fall protection equipment inspectionBefore each use
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Building & Infrastructure

BCA / SS 564

Structural & Building

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI)5 years
Visual structural inspectionQuarterly
Facade inspection (if applicable)5 years
Floor loading verificationAnnual
Water ingress checkMonthly

Lift & M&E Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Goods lift maintenance (BCA registered)Monthly
Goods lift safety inspectionAnnual
Lift emergency phone testMonthly
BMS system health checkWeekly
BMS point verificationAnnual

Structured Cabling

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cable pathway inspectionQuarterly
Fiber optic cable testingAnnual
Copper cable testingAnnual
Cable labeling auditSemiannual
Patch panel documentation updateOngoing

Containment & Raised Floor

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Raised floor pedestal inspectionAnnual
Floor grounding strap inspectionAnnual
Hot aisle containment integrityMonthly
Cold aisle containment integrityMonthly
Blanking panel installation auditQuarterly
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on SS 564, Uptime Institute standards, SCDF Fire Safety Act, and EMA electrical safety requirements. Verify requirements with your compliance team and relevant authorities.
Last updated: February 2026 β€’ Sources: SS 564, Uptime Institute, SCDF, EMA, BCA infodeck.io/sg/resources/datacenter-compliance-checklist