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MCST Compliance Checklist

🇸🇬 Singapore • BMSMA • BCA • SCDF • NEA • PUB • EMA

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Statutory Governance

BMSMA Sections 27-47

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Hold AGM within 15 months of previous AGM ⚠️ Fine up to $10,000 Annual BMSMA S27
Issue AGM notice to all subsidiary proprietors (≥14 days advance) Annual BMSMA S27(2)
Prepare agenda (including financial statements, council elections) Annual BMSMA S27
Quorum verification (25% of voting share value) Per AGM BMSMA S28
Proxies collection and validation Per AGM BMSMA S28
Minutes recording and distribution Per AGM/EGM BMSMA S46
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) when requisitioned (≥20% share value) As required BMSMA S27(3)

Management Council

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Council election at AGM (minimum 3, maximum 14 members) Annual BMSMA First Schedule
Office bearer election (Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer) Per council term BMSMA S53
Council meeting (minimum once per quarter) Quarterly BMSMA S53(5)
Council meeting minutes recording Per meeting BMSMA S53
Disclosure of interests by council members Per meeting BMSMA S60
Council term compliance (maximum 3 consecutive terms) Per election BMSMA S53(10)

By-laws & House Rules

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
By-laws register maintenance Ongoing BMSMA S32
By-law amendments (90-day resolution validity) As required BMSMA S32(3)
By-law breach enforcement Per incident BMSMA S32
House rules communication to residents Annual / per new owner BMSMA
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Financial Compliance

BMSMA Sections 38-47

Fund Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Management Fund contribution collection Monthly/Quarterly BMSMA S38
Sinking Fund contribution collection (separate from management fund) Monthly/Quarterly BMSMA S38(2)
Bank account maintenance (in MCST name) Ongoing BMSMA S43
Special contribution approval (by resolution) As required BMSMA S38(7)
Contribution arrears recovery ⚠️ MCST can file suit Monthly review BMSMA S40
Interest charge on late payments (if by-law permits) Per arrear BMSMA S40

Financial Reporting & Audit

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Financial statements preparation (income/expenditure, balance sheet, receipts/payments) Annual BMSMA S38(10)
External audit by qualified public accountant ⚠️ Fine up to $3,000 Annual BMSMA S47
Audited accounts presentation at AGM Annual BMSMA S47
Budget preparation for upcoming year Annual BMSMA S38
Financial records retention (minimum 5 years) Ongoing BMSMA

Insurance

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Building damage insurance (full replacement value) ⚠️ Fine up to $10,000 Annual renewal BMSMA S69
Public liability insurance (minimum $1 million coverage) Annual renewal BMSMA S71, BMSM Reg Para 16
Insurance policy review at AGM Annual BMSMA S69
Insurance certificate filing Per renewal BMSMA
Valuation for insurance purposes Every 3-5 years BMSMA S69(a)
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Records & Data Continuity

BMSMA S46-47 / PDPA

Statutory Records

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Strata roll maintenance (all owners register) Ongoing BMSMA S46
Strata roll inspection requests processing (within 7 days) ⚠️ Fine up to $2,000 Per request BMSMA S47(1)
Meeting minutes archive Per meeting BMSMA S46
Correspondence records Ongoing BMSMA
Contractor agreements and warranties Per contract Best practice

Asset & Maintenance Records

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Asset register (all common property equipment) Ongoing BCA SMG8
Maintenance work order history Per work order BCA SMG8
Service and repair documentation Per service Best practice
Warranty tracking and expiry alerts Ongoing Best practice
Lift maintenance log (minimum 5 years retention) Per service BCA BMSM Reg
Fire system maintenance records Per inspection SCDF Fire Code

Managing Agent Handover

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Document inventory preparation for handover Per transition BMSMA S66
Financial records transfer verification Per transition BMSMA
Asset register handover Per transition BCA SMG7
Outstanding work orders transfer Per transition Best practice
Contractor contact list handover Per transition Best practice
Keys and access credentials handover Per transition Best practice
Ongoing issues and pending items documentation Per transition Best practice

Data Protection (PDPA)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Personal data inventory (residents, contractors) Annual review PDPA S25
Data protection policy review Annual PDPA
Consent collection for data use Per new resident PDPA S13
Data retention compliance (cease when purpose served) Ongoing PDPA S25
Data breach response plan ⚠️ Fine up to $1 million Annual review PDPA S26D
4

Building Inspections

BCA Building Control

Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
PSI by Professional Engineer (PE) ⚠️ Fine up to $20,000 Every 10 years (residential) BCA Building Control Act
Appoint PE within 2 months of BCA notice Per notice BCA PSI Regulations
Submit PSI report to BCA within 3 months of appointment Per inspection BCA PSI Regulations
Rectification of structural defects identified As identified BCA

Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
PFI for buildings >13m and >20 years old ⚠️ Fine up to $20,000 Every 7 years BCA Building Control (effective Oct 2025)
Appoint Competent Person (CP) for facade inspection Per cycle BCA PFI Regulations
Visual inspection (100% facade from ground level) Per PFI BCA PFI FAQs
Close-range inspection (minimum 10% per elevation) Per PFI BCA PFI FAQs
Facade repair works following inspection As identified BCA

Lift & Escalator Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Lift maintenance by BCA-registered contractor Monthly BCA BMSM (LEBM) Reg 2016
Lift annual safety inspection Annual BCA BMSM Reg
Lift permit to operate renewal Annual BCA
Lift breakdown and incident reporting to BCA ⚠️ Fine up to $5,000 Within 24 hours BCA BMSM Reg
Lift maintenance records (minimum 5 years) Per service BCA BMSM Reg
Emergency phone and lighting test Monthly SS 550
Lift Maintenance Control Plan (MCP) for lifts >15 years Per assessment BCA MCP Guide
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Fire Safety

SCDF Fire Code 2023

Fire Safety Certificate

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) renewal (PE certification) ⚠️ Fine up to $10,000 Annual (extending to 3-year from Apr 2026) Fire Safety Act
Fire Safety Manager (FSM) appointment and registration Ongoing Fire Safety Act S48
FSM refresher course Every 3 years SCDF requirements
Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) formation Ongoing Fire Safety Act

Fire Detection & Suppression

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Fire alarm panel functional test Monthly SS 545 / Fire Code
Smoke/heat detector test Quarterly SS 545
Manual call point test Quarterly SS 545
Fire extinguisher visual inspection Monthly SS 578
Fire extinguisher servicing Annual SS 578
Hose reel functional test Quarterly Fire Code
Dry riser test and inspection Annual Fire Code
Sprinkler system inspection (visual) Monthly SS 575
Sprinkler system full inspection Annual Fire Code
Fire pump test (weekly/annual load) Weekly + Annual Fire Code

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Fire drill (full building evacuation) Biannual Fire Safety Act
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) review Annual Fire Safety Act
Evacuation route and signage check Quarterly Fire Code
Emergency lighting test Monthly Fire Code
Fire doors inspection (self-closing, no wedging) Monthly Fire Code
Common corridor obstruction check Weekly Fire Safety Act / BMSMA
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Environmental Health

NEA COPEH 2024

Vector Control (Mosquito Breeding)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Mozzie Wipeout inspection (drains, gutters, planters) ⚠️ Fine up to $5,000 per breeding Weekly NEA COPEH
Stagnant water removal (all areas) Daily during dengue alerts EPHA
Drain maintenance and clearing Weekly NEA
Professional pest control treatment Monthly (quarterly off-season) NEA
Vector control documentation Weekly NEA

Water Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Water tank inspection and cleaning by Licensed Plumber ⚠️ Fine up to $10,000 or 12 months imprisonment Annual PUB Water Supply Reg
Water tank certification submission Annual PUB
Swimming pool water quality test (SAC-accredited lab) ⚠️ Fine up to $10,000 Monthly NEA Aquatic Facility Reg
Swimming pool daily chemical check (pH, chlorine) Daily (when in use) NEA
Pool water quality submission to NEA Monthly (by 14th) NEA
Cooling tower water quality (if applicable) Monthly NEA Cooling Tower Reg
Legionella bacteria test (cooling towers) Quarterly NEA

Waste Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Refuse chute cleaning and disinfection Every 3-6 months NEA COPEH
Bin centre cleanliness maintenance Daily NEA COPEH
Recyclable collection coordination Per schedule NEA
Bulky waste disposal arrangement As scheduled NEA
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MEP & Electrical

EMA / SS 638 / SS 553

Electrical Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Electrical Installation Licence renewal (LEW inspection) Every 5 years Electricity Act
Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) engagement Ongoing EMA
Electrical panel inspection Annual SS 638
Common area electrical safety check Quarterly Best practice
Emergency generator test (no-load) Monthly Fire Code
Emergency generator load bank test Annual Fire Code
Lightning protection system (LPS) inspection Per SS 555 Table E.2 SS 555:2018

ACMV (Air Conditioning)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Common area aircon servicing Every 3-6 months SS 553
AHU/FCU filter replacement Monthly/Quarterly SS 553
Indoor air quality monitoring (if applicable) Per guidance BCA/NEA/MOH Joint Guidance
Refrigerant compliance check (no CFC R12/R22) Per service NEA Green Mark
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Amenities & Safety

SS 457 / Best Practices

Playground Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Playground equipment visual inspection Weekly SS 457:2017
Playground safety audit by certified inspector Annual SS 457:2017
Impact attenuation testing (rubber flooring) Annual SS 457 / ASTM F1292
Playground equipment repair and replacement As identified SS 457

Gym & Recreational Facilities

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Gym equipment inspection Weekly Best practice
Gym equipment servicing Quarterly Manufacturer
BBQ pit cleanliness check After each use Best practice
Function room inspection Per booking Best practice
Tennis/basketball court maintenance Monthly Best practice

Security Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
CCTV system functionality check Daily Best practice
CCTV recording storage verification (PDPA compliance) Weekly PDPA
Access card system test Monthly Best practice
Intercom/video intercom test Monthly Best practice
Barrier gate and auto-gate test Monthly Best practice
Guardhouse equipment check Weekly Best practice

Car Park Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Car park ventilation system check Monthly Fire Code / SS 553
Car park lighting inspection Weekly Best practice
Parking guidance system maintenance (if applicable) Monthly Best practice
EV charging station inspection (if applicable) Monthly EMA
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Workplace Safety

MOM WSH Act

General WSH

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Workplace Risk Assessment Annual WSH (Risk Management) Reg
Safe Work Procedures documentation Annual review WSH Act
Hazard identification walkthrough Quarterly WSH Act
Incident and near-miss reporting Per incident WSH Act

Contractor Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
Contractor WSH briefing Per engagement WSH Act
Contractor insurance verification (workmen compensation) Per engagement Best practice
Permit-to-work for hot work, confined space Per activity WSH (Confined Space) Reg
Work-at-height safety compliance Per activity WSH (WAH) Reg
Contractor performance review Annual Best practice

First Aid & Emergency

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencySourceDateInit
First aid kit inspection and restocking Monthly WSH (First Aid) Reg
AED inspection and pad expiry check Monthly Best practice
First aider certification (staff/security) Every 2 years WSH (First Aid) Reg
Emergency contact list update Quarterly Best practice
Disclaimer: This checklist is a general guide for MCST councils and managing agents. Requirements vary based on development type, by-laws, and local authority interpretations. Verify with BCA, SCDF, NEA, and your appointed Professional Engineers.
Last updated: February 2026 • Sources: BMSMA, BCA, SCDF Fire Code, NEA COPEH, PUB, EMA infodeck.io/sg/resources/mcst-compliance-checklist