| Date | 2024-11-15 |
| Event start | 10:00 AM |
| Duration | 6 hrs 45 min ( from 10:00am to 4:45pm ) |
| Venue | NTUC CENTRE, 1 MARINA BOULEVARD LEVEL 7 |
| CPD | 6 points |
| Contact | 6.75 |
Synopsis
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS:
Updates to Fire Code 2023: Stay ahead with an update on the latest amendments and implications of the 2023 Fire Code. Gain insights into the new requirements and how they impact your projects.
Good Practices for Additions and Alterations Projects: Understand the duties of QPs and navigate the fire safety provisions required in the alteration and enhancement of existing building projects. This session will cover best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.
Key Differences between Fire Code 2023 and Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems (CPFPRTS) For practitioners who wish to explore taking on Rapid Transit System works.
Temporary Fire Permits (TFP) and Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) applications process. Comprehensive overview of procedures and documentation requirements for a smooth processing and timely issuance of TFP/FSC.
Regulated Fire Safety Products and Materials: Understand regulatory requirements and evaluation criteria for fire safety products and materials across project stages to ensure compliance and safety.
TOPIC 1: Updates to Fire Code 2023
TOPIC 2: SCDF’s Consultation Service
TOPIC 3: Good Practices for Additions and Alterations Projects
TOPIC 4: Key Differences between Fire Code 2023 and Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems (CPFPRTS)
TOPIC 5: (a) Temporary Fire Permits (TFP) and Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) applications
process (b) Regulated Fire Safety Products and Materials
Speakers
Ar. Eng Yew Hoon
Principal architect of EzY Architects
Ar. Eng is the principal architect of EzY architects and an Registered Inspector (Arch) . She has been actively involved in SIA Regulation Codes & Standards Committee since 1993. She is currently the Chairperson of SIA-RCS- FSS subcommittee.
She is the member of the Fire Code Review Committee since Year 2000 and contributed to the revision of Fire Codes 2002, 2007, 2013 and the last launched Fire Code 2018. She was also the member of Review Committee for the review of Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems 2012 and 2017.
She has been appointed by the Commissioner of SCDF as the member of FSSD Audit inquiry Committee since 2014 and appointed by Ministry Of Home Affairs as the Chairperson of the Fire Safety Appeals Advisory Board between 2012 and 2016.
In recognition of her contributions made to SCDF, she was awarded "SCDF Star Customer Award “ in Year 2012" and conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) in Year 2013.
She had also received “Honourable Mention – Fire Safety Design Excellence Award” in 2017 awarded jointly by NFEC and SCDF in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards achieving high standards in fire safety and compliance to the regulatory system.
MAJ Muhammad Izwan
MAJ Muhammad Izwan is a Senior Consultant with 11 years of experience in the Fire Safety Department (FSD) of the Singapore Civil Defence Force. He provides consultations and guidance to Qualified Persons (QPs) on prescriptive fire safety requirements.
He is also the Secretariat for the review committee of the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems (CPFPRTS).
Ar. Lee Shiuh Liang Jason
Principal Architect - Absolute X, Singapore
Lee Shiuh Liang, Jason graduated with a Masters in Architecture from the National University of Singapore in 2009 with specialization in the Design, Technology and Management, March (DTM) and is a Registered Architect in Singapore since 2013. He is also a Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP), a Design for Safety Professional (DfSP), a Class 1 Interior Designer and an ACLP certified trainer.
Jason’s sphere of experience covers diverse projects from large institutional developments, statutory board headquarter, commercial buildings, infrastructure works, residential developments, single family residences and art installations. He was conferred the Young Designer of the Year in Singapore Interior Design Award 2023 (SIDA 2023). His concept for an adaptive residential apartment was also awarded Gold in the Best Residential Concept Design category in the
same SIDA 2023.
Outside of work, he contributes his time serving in SIA Workplace Safety and Health Committee, Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee and Building Control & Parks Sub-Committee. He also sits in SCDF Audit Inquiry Committee, Fire Safety Standing Committee and Fire Code Review Committee.
Ar. Magdaline Yeo Hui Hoon
Magdaline is a Principal at Aedas with 18 years of architectural experience across an array of project typologies. She has led award-winning projects in Singapore such as Eclipse and the Restoration and Refurbishment of Raffles Hotel, and is currently the team leader for the Jurong Integrated Transport Hub.
She is currently serving as member of SIA Fire Safety and Security Sub-Committee.
Ar. Chan Yip Seng
Principal Architect - Easton Design International
Chan Yip Seng is the Principal Architect of Easton Design International since 2000 and a Registered Inspector (RI) (Architectural). He obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the National University of Singapore in 1991.
Ar. Chan has been a member of Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee since 2006. He is also a lecturer for the SCDF RI Course, SIA representative to the FSSD waiver weekly meetings, member of SCDF RI Selection Panel and member of SCDF RI Inquiry Committee.
He is also an Associate Mediator of Singapore Mediation Centre at Supreme Court. He has done many court mediation sessions for State Courts, SMC and the Syariah Court of Singapore as well as an in-house Mediator appointed directly by State Courts.
As a practicing RI (Architectural), he has the privileged to be in a RI team for the prestigious Marina Bay Sands project. With his involvement in various committees in SIA and Inquiry panel in SCDF, Ar. Chan has gained a lot of practical experiences and knowledge in the many challenges faced by QP and RI in complying with Fire Code.
Ar. Chan is also in the Working Committee for SCDF Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Road Tunnel, SS 597 Code of practice for bulk liquid oxygen storage installations and SS 578 Code of practice for fire extinguisher.
Ms. Sumina Surya
Associate Director - SCDA Architects Pte Ltd
Sumina graduated from University of Western Australia and has worked on variety of projects including residential, institution, hospitality and commercial, covering architecture, interior design and landscape.
She is currently serving as member of SIA Fire Safety and Security Sub-Committee.
Schedule
| 9am-10am | Registration cum Breakfast/ Network |
| 10am to 10:05am | Welcome Remarks from SIA |
| 10:05pm - 11.15am | Updates to Fire Code 2023 |
| 11:15am - 11:45am | SCDF’s Consultation Service |
| 11:45am - 12:45pm | Good Practices for Additions and Alterations Projects |
| 12:45pm - 2:15pm | Lunch Break (Lunch not provided) |
| 2:15pm - 3:15pm | Key Differences between Fire Code 2023 and Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems (CPFPRTS) |
| 3:15pm - 4:15pm | (a) Temporary Fire Permits (TFP) and Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) applications process (b) Regulated Fire Safety Products and Materials |
| 4:15pm - 4:45pm | Q&A |
Terms & Conditions
- Fees paid are non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Ticket is non-transferable under all circumstances.
- Group registration will be subjected to group admin fee of $1 per ticket per transaction.
- Replacement/Cancellation of participant will not be allowed under group registration.