Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) Introduction

With a large number of fallings facades (due to workmanship, wear and tear, weather or malfunction) over the years that injured pedestrians, Periodic Façade Inspection has become a statutory requirement for all buildings 13m above ground level. The Interval for this test is every 7 years for any structure in Singapore.

At Stellar Structures, Professional Engineer and CP Façade : Aman Aboobucker leads the team with a highly qualified drone pilots, certified façade inspector (FI) and rope access technicians. Where buildings are below 4 storeys, scissor or boom lift might be used depending on work safety health (WSH) requirements. We provide a full turn-round service for PFI works.

At Stellar Structures, we provide full service from start to end for the PFI notice, no additional works or variation orders due are expected by the client and rest assured of good service and client updates every 2-4 weeks on the progress of the project.

have completed a number of projects in Singapore including shophouses, high rise residential buildings (30 storeys), industrial in Tuas, and commercial buildings in Singapore CBD. Please contact us for more information below:

What is the process to move forward with a Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) notice from BCA?

Step 1) Obtain a quotation and appoint a competent person (CP Façade) whom is a Professional Engineer (PE)

Step 2) CP Façade will purchase as-built plans from BCA via BCA PPS system. If the owner/developer has the full BCA as built systems, you may save cost here and provide all the drawings via soft copy only.

Step 3) CP Façade complete CP Appointment form to BCA to notify BCA, and Drone pilots obtain CAAS permit clearance for drone flying.

Step 4) As per CAAS permit dates, drone inspection progressed and is completed.

Stellar Structures in Singapore
Stellar Structures in Singapore

Step 5) Upon the drone report findings, CP façade will find 10 percent of the areas per face of a  block to investigate further with 10% façade inspector close-up inspection. This will be conducted via rope access, gondola, boom lift or other methods approved.

Step 6) Upon 10% findings complete, The PFI physical process is complete. CP façade will prepare the completed report and submit to BCA for evaluation.

Step 7) If there is damage or replacement required, BCA will notify the building owner via a separate notice to conduct façade repairs. For this stage, Stellar Structures works with a number of façade contractors to help the client on this matter.

Minimum Timeline for BCA PFI

*The CP Façade will write for extension to the Authority when required if more time is required. The client is rest assured to be in good hands.

  • Appointment of CP Façade, Purchase of As builts and CAAS permit approval: 2 weeks
  • Drone Inspection: 1-3 weeks depending on CAAS permit dates
  • Close up Façade Inspection via rope access and boom lift: 1-4 weeks depending on number of blocks.
  • Completion of Façade report: 2-3 weeks upon the full completion of physical works.
Stellar Structures in Singapore
Stellar Structures in Singapore

Minimum Timeline for BCA PFI

a)  Weather

b) Height of building

c)  Condition of façade and maintenance regime

d) CAAS permit regulations and client coordination with stakeholders/residents to the building units.

FAQ

Do you have a standard price for Authority Submissions?
A: There is no standard price to jobs. It is based on complexity, scale, phase of works. Please contact us via Whatsapp, Telegram, Email to inquire.
What is the documents you might require to give us a Quotation?
A: Please let us know the scope of works you would like us to provide, provide any supporting reports/architectural drawings/engineering drawings.
Can you work within my budget?
A: Please do let us know if you have a budget to keep in mind based on the scope and we will try to assist to work within the budget.
What is your guarantee of completion of Authority submissions?
A: No Company can provide a 100% guarantee, and all submissions are subject to Authority Approval, however our clearance rate is currently standing at 99% Our objective is to be transparent to our clients with all the requirements to meet clearance.

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