Introduction When planning industrial extensions in Singapore-whether adding a mezzanine floor, expanding a warehouse footprint, or installing heavy equipment platforms-a BCA ST submission is almost always required before structural work begins. This structural plan submission to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) ensures that every modification to an industrial building’s load-bearing system has been designed, […]
Tag Archives: BCA
Introduction If you are wondering whether a mezzanine in your shop or factory is legal without approval, the short answer for Singapore is no. Installing a mezzanine without prior approvals from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), and – where applicable – the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Jurong Town […]
Introduction A Professional Engineer (PE) endorsement in Singapore is the formal sign-off by a PEB-registered Civil or Structural engineer who takes legal responsibility for the structural safety of your building works. This includes reviewing or producing structural calculations and drawings, submitting plans to authorities like BCA, URA, and SCDF, conducting site inspections, and issuing completion […]
Introduction Only a BCA-recognised Competent Person (CP) – a qualified professional engineer (civil or structural) or registered architect who holds the Certificate in Façade Inspection – can legally carry out and certify a periodic facade inspection for a hotel in Singapore. No other party, regardless of technical skill, can sign off on the statutory PFI […]
Introduction If you own or manage a multi‑storey car park in Singapore, BCA periodic structural inspection (PSI) is one of the most important compliance obligations on your calendar. PSI is mandatory under the Building Control Act, and because multi‑storey car parks are classified as non‑residential buildings, they sit on a 5‑year inspection cycle once the […]
Introduction If you live in or manage a condominium in Singapore that is more than 20 years old and taller than 13 metres, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) requires your building to undergo a periodic façade inspection (PFI). This is not optional. The Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) is legally responsible for arranging it, […]
Introduction Fast tracking authority submissions in Singapore means coordinating URA, BCA, SCDF, JTC, and other agencies through concurrent approvals rather than sequential filings – a submission strategy that can compress project timelines by 30–50% on medium to large developments. With over 140 projects already processed through CORENET X and reported time savings of up to […]
Introduction Industrial building modifications floor loading in Singapore must be checked before work starts: if the modification affects structural capacity, exceeds the approved floor load, or adds equipment over 400 kg, a professional floor load assessment and endorsement by a Professional Engineer (PE) are typically required to satisfy JTC and BCA requirements. Installing heavy equipment, […]
Introduction When BCA issues a PFI Stage 2 letter for your building, it means the periodic facade inspection has identified defects classified as “Require Repair” or “Unsafe”-and your MCST or building management must now engage a certified Competent Person (CP) to oversee detailed investigation, manage façade repairs, and submit compliance reports to the Building and […]
Introduction Any addition and alteration (A&A) or renovation project in Singapore that affects structural integrity, involves temporary works, modifies fire safety systems, or needs building plan approval will require a Qualified Person (QP). Under the Building Control Act, commercial and residential owners cannot proceed with works affecting structural elements, load-bearing walls, fire protection systems, or […]