Singapore Introduces Interim Fire Safety Standards for Construction Sites
What happened
The Ministry of Manpower announced new requirements for scaffold netting used in construction projects. These interim specifications mandate that the netting must be made of fire-retardant materials. The standards are valid until March 1, 2028, and are recognized under British Standards, Japanese Industrial Standards, and the National Fire Protection Association of the United States.
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Why it matters
The specifications are set by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health to reduce the risk of flame spreading at worksites. Manufacturers, suppliers, scaffold contractors, and occupiers of the workplace are responsible for ensuring the netting meets the required standards.
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Who's involved
- Ministry of ManpowerIssuing the interim fire safety specifications for scaffold netting.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Manufacturers, suppliers, scaffold contractors, and occupiers of the workplace could face compliance requirements regarding materials and testing.
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