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Retail Store Compliance Checklist

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Fire Safety

SCDF Fire Safety Act

Fire Safety Certificate

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)Ongoing

Fire Detection & Alarm (SS 545)

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

Fire Suppression

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher servicingAnnual
Hose reel functional testQuarterly
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Sprinkler system full inspectionAnnual
Fire pump testWeekly/Annual

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire drill (full evacuation)Biannual
Staff fire safety trainingAnnual
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) reviewAnnual
Evacuation route signage checkQuarterly
Emergency lighting testMonthly
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Building Safety

BCA Building Control

Structural Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI)5 years
Visual structural inspectionQuarterly
Facade inspection (if applicable)5 years
Ceiling condition checkQuarterly

Lift & Escalator Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Lift maintenance (BCA registered)Monthly
Lift safety inspectionAnnual
Lift emergency phone testMonthly
Escalator inspectionAnnual
Travellator inspectionAnnual
Lift/escalator cleanlinessDaily

Accessibility (BCA Code)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible route clearanceWeekly
Accessible toilet facilitiesDaily
Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI)Quarterly
Accessible parking spacesMonthly
Braille signage conditionQuarterly
3

HVAC & Electrical

SS 553 / LEW

Air Conditioning

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
AHU/FCU inspectionQuarterly
Air filter replacementMonthly/Quarterly
Fresh air intake inspectionQuarterly
Temperature verification (23-26C)Monthly
Chiller/condenser maintenanceQuarterly

Indoor Air Quality (SS 554)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CO2 level monitoring (<1000 ppm)Quarterly
Relative humidity check (40-70%)Quarterly
Air quality samplingAnnual
Ventilation effectiveness checkAnnual

Electrical Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) inspection5 years
Electrical panel inspectionAnnual
Emergency generator testMonthly
UPS battery checkQuarterly
Lighting system checkWeekly
4

Workplace Safety

MOM WSH Act

General WSH

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk AssessmentAnnual
Safe Work Procedures reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughQuarterly
Slip/trip hazard inspectionDaily

Retail-Specific Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Ladder safety inspectionBefore each use
Storeroom organizationWeekly
Manual handling assessmentAnnual
Display fixture stabilityWeekly
Wet floor proceduresOngoing

First Aid & Emergency

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
AED inspectionMonthly
First aider certificationEvery 2 years
Emergency contact list updateQuarterly
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Food Safety (If Applicable)

SFA Regulations

Food Licence Requirements

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Food Shop Licence renewalAnnual
Food handler certificationEvery 5 years
Food Hygiene Officer appointmentOngoing

Food Storage

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Chiller temperature log (0-4C)Twice daily
Freezer temperature log (-18C)Twice daily
Food rotation (FIFO)Daily
Date marking verificationDaily
Dry storage conditionDaily

Food Handling & Hygiene

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Personal hygiene complianceOngoing
Handwashing facility checkDaily
Cross-contamination preventionDaily
Sanitizer concentration testPer shift
Hot holding temperature (>60C)Every 2 hours
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Environmental & Cleanliness

NEA COPEH

Vector Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Mozzie Wipeout inspectionWeekly
Remove stagnant waterDaily
Drain maintenanceWeekly
Pest control treatmentMonthly

Waste Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Waste bin area cleanlinessDaily
Recyclable waste segregationDaily
Bulk waste disposal coordinationAs needed
Waste contractor complianceMonthly

General Cleanliness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Public toilet cleanlinessMultiple daily
Common area cleaningDaily
High-touch surface sanitizationMultiple daily
Air freshness/odor controlDaily
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Security

Best Practices

Physical Security

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system functionalityDaily
Recording storage verificationWeekly
Door lock inspectionDaily
Alarm system testMonthly
Security personnel briefingDaily

Cash & Inventory

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cash register reconciliationDaily
Safe operation checkDaily
Inventory spot checkWeekly
Stock takeMonthly/Quarterly
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on SCDF Fire Safety Act, BCA Building Control Act, and MOM WSH Act. Verify requirements with your mall management and relevant authorities.
Last updated: February 2026 β€’ Sources: SCDF, BCA, MOM, NEA infodeck.io/sg/resources/retail-compliance-checklist