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School Facilities Compliance Checklist

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Fire Safety

SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force)

Fire Safety Certificate

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire Safety Certificate renewal applicationAnnual
Fire Safety Manager (FSM) appointmentOngoing
FSM refresher trainingEvery 3 years
Fire safety audit by QPAs required
Update SCDF on building changesAs needed

Fire Detection & Alarm

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm panel functional testMonthly
Smoke/heat detector test (sampling)Quarterly
Manual call point testQuarterly
Full fire alarm system inspectionAnnual
Fire alarm maintenance by licensed contractorAnnual

Fire Extinguishers & Hose Reels

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher servicing (licensed)Annual
Hose reel functional testQuarterly
Fire extinguisher hydrostatic test5 years
Check clear access to fire equipmentMonthly

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire drill conduct (all occupants)Biannual
Emergency Response Plan reviewAnnual
Evacuation route signage checkQuarterly
Emergency lighting test (30 min)Monthly
Emergency lighting full discharge testAnnual
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Building & Facilities

BCA (Building and Construction Authority)

Structural Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI)5 years
Visual inspection of structural elementsQuarterly
Crack monitoring (if identified)Monthly
PE certification for structural worksAs needed

Lift & Escalator

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Lift maintenance (BCA registered contractor)Monthly
Lift safety inspectionAnnual
Lift emergency phone testMonthly
Escalator/travellator inspectionAnnual

Accessibility (BCA Accessibility Code)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible route condition checkQuarterly
Tactile ground surface indicator (TGSI) checkQuarterly
Accessible toilet facilities checkMonthly
Ramp gradient and handrail inspectionAnnual
Accessible parking signageAnnual

Facade & External

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Facade inspection (buildings >13m)5 years
Visual check for facade defectsQuarterly
Window safety device checkAnnual
Canopy and awning inspectionAnnual
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Environmental Health

NEA (National Environment Agency)

Vector Control (Aedes Mosquito)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Mozzie Wipeout inspection (all premises)Weekly
Check and remove stagnant waterDaily
Roof gutter cleaningWeekly
Potted plant saucer inspectionDaily
Document vector control activitiesWeekly

Cooling Towers (if applicable)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cooling tower registration with NEAOne-time
Legionella bacteria testingQuarterly
Cooling tower cleaning and disinfectionQuarterly
Water treatment chemical dosingContinuous
Drift eliminator inspectionAnnual

Waste Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Proper waste segregation complianceDaily
Licensed waste collector arrangementOngoing
E-waste collection point maintenanceMonthly
Bin center cleanlinessDaily

Food Safety (if canteen present)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Food stall license validity checkAnnual
Food handler hygiene certificationAnnual
Kitchen exhaust system cleaningQuarterly
Grease trap cleaningMonthly
Cold storage temperature monitoringDaily
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Workplace Safety & Health

MOM (Ministry of Manpower)

Risk Assessment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment updateAnnual
Safe Work Procedures reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughQuarterly
Risk assessment for new activitiesAs needed

WSH Committee (>50 employees)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
WSH Committee meetingQuarterly
WSH Committee membership updateAnnual
Committee member trainingAs appointed
Meeting minutes documentationPer meeting

Incident Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Incident reporting (iReport) - fatalitiesWithin 24 hrs
Incident reporting - major injuriesWithin 10 days
Incident investigation and root causePer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification validityEvery 2 years

Contractor Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Contractor WSH briefingPer engagement
Permit-to-work issuancePer high-risk work
Contractor safety documentationPer project
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Education Facilities

MOE & School-Specific

Classroom Environment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air-conditioning maintenanceQuarterly
Classroom lighting level check (300-500 lux)Annual
Furniture condition inspectionSemester
Whiteboard/projector maintenanceMonthly

Science Laboratory

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fume cupboard airflow testAnnual
Emergency shower and eyewash testWeekly
Chemical inventory and labelingSemester
Gas supply safety checkAnnual
Laboratory safety equipment checkMonthly

Sports & Recreation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Gymnasium equipment inspectionMonthly
Sports field condition assessmentWeekly
Swimming pool water quality testDaily
Pool lifesaving equipment checkDaily
Playground equipment inspectionMonthly

Security & Access

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system functionality checkWeekly
Access control system testMonthly
Perimeter fencing inspectionQuarterly
Visitor management system checkMonthly
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on SCDF Fire Safety Act, BCA Building Control Act, MOM Workplace Safety & Health Act, and NEA regulations. Verify requirements with your SCDF Fire Safety Manager and relevant authorities.
Last updated: February 2026 β€’ Sources: SCDF, BCA, MOM, NEA, MOE infodeck.io/sg/resources/education-compliance-checklist