Singapore Fire Certificate renewal checklist.

1. Confirm the certificate and deadline

• Locate the current Fire Certificate and confirm the premises it covers.
• Record the FC expiry date and any conditions stated on the certificate.
• Confirm whether the premises remains within the applicable FC requirements.
• Work backwards from SCDF’s requirement to submit a renewal application at least two months before expiry.

2. Confirm annual inspection arrangements

• Identify the appropriately appointed Professional Engineer and relevant contractors.
• Confirm which fire safety systems require inspection for the premises.
• Check the annual inspection and certification schedule, including non-renewal years.
• Locate previous inspection reports, certificates and relevant maintenance records.

3. Prepare the building and stakeholders

• Confirm the managing agent, facility manager and owner or occupier contacts.
• Agree access arrangements for relevant plant rooms, risers, fire command centre and other areas.
• Notify tenants or occupants where access or operational coordination is needed.
• Ensure the appointed professionals and contractors have the building information they need.

4. Track findings and rectification

• Log each finding and the system or location affected.
• Record the responsible party, proposed action and target completion date.
• Track progress and keep supporting closure evidence.
• Refer technical decisions and compliance questions to the appointed PE and responsible parties.

5. Prepare for submission and record keeping

• Confirm the latest SCDF application requirements and relevant supporting documents.
• Check that the authorised parties have completed the required inspections and certifications.
• Confirm the submission responsibility and timeline with the owner or occupier and appointed professionals.
• Keep a copy of the application outcome, current FC and annual records.

Important 2026 reminder

SCDF states that Fire Certificates with validity start dates from 1 April 2026 onwards are generally valid for 36 months unless otherwise stated. Annual inspection and PE certification requirements continue. Do not treat the longer validity period as a pause in annual compliance activity.

Official SCDF reference

SCDF: Fire Certificate requirements and renewal guidance ↗

This checklist is a general planning aid, not a statutory checklist or professional certification. Always follow the latest SCDF requirements and building-specific advice from the appointed professionals.