Print or save this page as PDF using your browser's print function (Ctrl/Cmd + P)

Healthcare Facilities Compliance Checklist

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore β€’ SCDF β€’ BCA β€’ MOH β€’ MOM β€’ NEA

INFODECK
infodeck.io
1

Fire Safety

SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force)

Fire Safety Certificate

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) renewal applicationAnnual (3-year from Apr 2026)
Fire Safety Manager (FSM) appointmentOngoing
FSM refresher trainingEvery 3 years
Fire safety audit by Qualified Person (QP)As required
Notify SCDF of building/use changesAs needed

Fire Detection & Alarm System

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm panel functional testMonthly
Smoke/heat detector test (sampling)Quarterly
Manual call point testQuarterly
Full fire alarm system inspection (licensed contractor)Annual
Fire alarm battery backup testAnnual

Fire Extinguishers & Hose Reels

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

Healthcare-Specific Fire Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire drill (including patient evacuation)Biannual
Staff fire safety trainingAnnual
Fire escape bed lift testAnnual
Evacuation route signage checkQuarterly
Emergency Response Plan reviewAnnual

Sprinkler & Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Sprinkler flow testQuarterly
Sprinkler valve inspectionWeekly
Sprinkler system full inspection (licensed)Annual
Fire pump testAnnual
2

Healthcare Licensing

MOH (Ministry of Health) HCSA

HCSA License Compliance

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
HCSA license renewal applicationPer license validity
Mode of Service Delivery (MOSD) compliance auditAnnual
Specified Services (SS) approval verificationOngoing
Clinical governance documentation reviewAnnual
Staff credentialing verificationAnnual

Medical Equipment Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Medical device inventory updateQuarterly
High-risk medical equipment PM (per manufacturer)Per MFR
Medical equipment calibrationAnnual
Sterilizer biological indicator testDaily/Each load
Patient monitoring equipment PMPer MFR

Medication Storage

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Medication refrigerator temperature logDaily
Controlled drug register auditMonthly
Expired medication check and disposalMonthly
Vaccine storage temperature monitoringTwice daily
Medication storage security checkDaily

Clinical Records

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Patient medical records auditQuarterly
Electronic medical records backup verificationDaily
Data protection compliance reviewAnnual
Clinical documentation auditQuarterly
3

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 Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Lift maintenance (BCA registered contractor)Monthly
Lift safety inspectionAnnual
Lift emergency phone testMonthly
Fire escape bed lift test (hospitals)Annual
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
Lactation room availability checkAnnual

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
4

Workplace Safety & Health

MOM (Ministry of Manpower)

Risk Assessment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment updateAnnual
Safe Work Procedures (SWP) reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughQuarterly
Risk assessment for new procedures/equipmentAs 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 hours
Incident reporting - major injuriesWithin 10 days
Occupational disease reporting (doctors)As required
Incident investigation and root causePer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification validityEvery 2 years

Healthcare Worker Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sharps injury prevention program reviewAnnual
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) auditMonthly
Manual handling trainingAnnual
Needlestick injury log reviewQuarterly
Hepatitis B vaccination programUpon hire
5

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 (Legionella)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cooling tower registration with NEAOne-time
Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) testMonthly
Legionella bacteria testQuarterly
Submit water quality results to NEAMonthly (by 14th)
Cooling tower cleaning and disinfectionPer test results
Biocide effectiveness verificationPer treatment

Water Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Hot water temperature check (>60C storage, >50C return)Monthly
Dead leg/low flow outlet flushingWeekly
Water tank cleaningAnnual
Ice machine cleaning and sanitizationMonthly

Waste Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Clinical waste segregation complianceDaily
Licensed clinical waste collector arrangementOngoing
Sharps container disposalWhen 2/3 full
Pharmaceutical waste disposalPer policy
General waste bin area cleanlinessDaily

Indoor Air Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
HVAC filter inspection/replacementQuarterly
Operating theatre air quality testAnnual
Negative pressure isolation room checkDaily
Air handling unit PMQuarterly
CO2 monitoring in clinical areasContinuous
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on MOH Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act, SCDF Fire Safety Act, BCA Building Control Act, and MOM WSH Act. Verify requirements with MOH licensing and relevant authorities.
Last updated: February 2026 β€’ Sources: MOH, SCDF, BCA, MOM, NEA infodeck.io/sg/resources/healthcare-compliance-checklist