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Inside This Issue

IFEM visit to IFES 2-3

CD Lionhearters Club 3

IGA & AGM (UK) 4

New Members 5

Member’s Night 5

Completed Courses 5

Upcoming Events 6

SCDF Circulars 7-8

Quiz 8-9

IFEM VISIT TO IFES 2016

Visit to Civic Defence Academy (CDA)

Aim at maintaining close ties between IFE Singapore (IFES) andIFE Malaysia (IFEM), the two IFE branches had a tradition oforganizing regular visits to their respective branches.

Returning IFES visit to Malaysia in February 2016, IFEM visitedSingapore from 1st and 2nd of September, 2016. The IFEMdelegation comprises its President, Mr. Tay Hao Giang,Immediate Past President, Dato Wira Haji Wan (Director-General, Fire & Rescue Dept., Malaysia) and 7 other IFEMmembers.

A full day programme comprising visits to the SCDF new trainingfacilities, Civil Defence Academy@ Mandai and the SingaporeSports Hub was arranged for 1st September 2016.

Briefing by CDA@Mandaitrainers

The Hazmat trainingcomplex

Ship Fire Simulator Simulated fire in Engine Rm

Issue No. 9July to September 2016


Visit to Singapore Sports Hub

Immediately after the visit to CDA@Mandai, the IFEM delegation left Mandai to the SingaporeSports Hub (SSH). We had a brief lunch at the OCBC Arena followed by a briefing of the SSH fireprotection, smoke control and evacuation planning at National Stadium which is part of the SSH.

The briefing was conducted by Ms Ruth Wong from M/s. Arup, the fire safety engineer of SSHaccompanied by SSH’s FSM.

Dinner at Mamanda

In the evening, IFES hosted IFEM to a traditional dinner at the Mamanda Restaurant, annex tothe traditional ground of the Malay Heritage Centre in Kampong Glam.

President of IFES Presenting Gifts to IFEM

Dinner @ Mamanda

LAUNCH OF LIONHEARTERS CLUB

NTU-CIVIL DEFENCE LIONHEARTER CLUB’ was launched on Thursday, 11 August 2016, 2:30pm

at Nanyang Technological University, Pavilion @ Tan Chin Tuan Lecture Theatre.

Guest of Honour - Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, Chairman of the Home Team Volunteer

Network was there to grace the event together with the Commissioner of SCDF Mr. Eric Yap and

a representative of IFES.


Golf @ Seletar Golf and Country Club

On the 2nd of September, we had a friendly game of golf with some of the IFEM delegationmembers at the Seletar Golf and Country Club. This was followed by lunch at a restaurant inJalan Kayu.

After lunch, the IFEM delegation headedback home to Malaysia. Bye bye…Till wemeet again in 2017…….

This event was also held in

conjunction with NTU’s Safety and

Security Campaign. This will be a

monumental event as NTU is the first

university, and the 9th institution to

join the CD Lionhearter family. The

pioneering NTU – CD Lionhearter

executive committee performed a

scenario drill followed by the

symbolic pinning of the CD

Lionhearters badge on the first batch

of NTU-CD Lionhearters, which marks

the official launch of the NTU-CD

Lionhearters Club.

IFE IGA & AGM (UK)

IFE International General Assembly (IGA) 2016

The last International General Assembly (IGA) was held at London Fire Brigade Headquarters,London from 25th to 26th July 2016. The IGA was attended by Branches from USA, Canada, NewZealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, East Midlands, Eastern, Mid-Western, South Eastern, London, North West, South Western, Thames Valley, Mid & West Wales,Norfolk & Suffolk and Singapore. Singapore was represented at the IGA by its Branch Presidentwho was accompanied by Mr K. Ramanathan, the Honorary Secretary and Alternate IGArepresentative.

The IGA not only focus on ideas that would assist branches but also provide feedback to theBoard on issues faced by the Branches. The IGA provides a good platform to make the most ofhaving a collection of representatives from around the globe that can provide feedbacknecessary to measure the health of the IFE.

The IGA not only focus on ideas thatwould assist branches but also providefeedback to the Board on issues faced bythe Branches. The IGA provides a goodplatform to make the most of having acollection of representatives fromaround the globe that can providefeedback necessary to measure thehealth of the IFE.

IFE (UK) AGM 2016

Following the IGA, President attended the IFE AGM that was held at the historic Guildhall inLondon. At the AGM, Brian Davey CFIFireE made his maiden address as the InternationalPresident for 2016-2017. The AGM was well attended and globally represented byrepresentatives from many overseas branches.

RECENTLY COMPLETED COURSES

35th run of fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance course

Course Commencement date 18 July 2016

No. of Attendees = 16

No. of Passes = 16

NEW MEMBERS OF IFE

IFE would be organising the annual members night dinner in November 2016. All members of

IFE would be invited to attend free of charge. Members may invite their family members or

friends to attend with additional charges. It would be a fun filled night with good food, door

gifts, presentation of new product and entertainment. Members would also get a chance to

mingle around.

Please stay tuned, in due course all members of

IFE would receive an email to confirm the date,

time and venue of member’s night.

Hope to meet all of you!!!

Name Grade Awarded New / Upgraded

Christopher Tan Eng Kiong Fellow (FIFireE) Upgraded

Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed Tahir Graduate (GIFireE) New

We welcome the following new members, and look forward to your participation in the

activities organized by the Singapore Branch.

MEMBERS NIGHT

Emergency Response Planning WithEngineering Control and TechnicalWorkshop on Video Fire DetectionSystem

Venue : Marina Bay Sands

ERP Workshop (Half-day-am)Cost :S$80.00

Technical Workshop on VideoFire Detection (Half-day-pm)Cost :S$80.00

Date : 29th September 2016Time : 900 am to 600 pm

CPD PointsERP WorkshopSCDF : 4 for FSMPEB : 4Technical Workshop on Video FireDetectionSCDF : 3 for FSMPEB : 4

UPCOMING EVENTS

PATHFINDER / PYROSIM & ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

FIRE INDUSTRY BRIEFING @ FIRE & DISASTER ASIA 2016

Venue : 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building#03-01, Singapore 189695Cost : Contact BSD.

Date : 24th to 28th October 2016Time : 9.00 am to 6.00 pm

Speaker: Bryan Klein

CPD Points for PEB andSCDF: Contact BSD.

Objective: To gain exposure and explore thepractical use of Pathfinder and Pyrosimsimulations.

The fee entitles you to The 13th InternationalDisaster, Emergency Management & FirePrevention Technology & Exhibition.

To register:http://www.firedisasterasia.com.sg/contents/file/FSMAS_2016_Workshop%20Registration%20Form_1_Aug_2016.pdf

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Candy Tan from BSD, Email: [email protected]: (65) 6560 0702 | Fax: (65) 6795 0020 | Website: http://www.bsd.com.sg

The following circulars were received from SCDF:

Ref: CD/FSSD/12/02/03/01Date : 10 August 2016

AMENDMENT TO FIRE CODE – FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEEREDTIMBER’ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.

1. In March 2014, SCDF had issued a circular to allow the use of cross laminated timber for buildingconstruction subject to a list of conditions imposed to mitigate the fire risks arising from suchcombustible construction. Following recent reviews and further developments, SCDF had revised thelist of conditions.

2. This circular shall take effect for waiver application submitted to SCDF from 10 August 2016 and willsupercede the earlier circular dated 6 March 2014 on Fire Safety Requirements for Cross LaminatedTimber Building Construction.

3. The circular is available in CORENET-e-Info: http://www.corenet.gov.sg/einfo. Please convey thecontents of this circular to members of your Board / Institution / Association. For any inquiry orclarification, please contact: LTC Tong Hong Haey at DID: 68481448 or Email:[email protected].

Ref: CD/FSSD/12/02/03/01

Date : 11 August 2016

AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRE CODE 2013 – ALARM AUDIBILILTY FOR PURPOSE GROUPII MIXED OCCUPANCY

1. Currently, for mixed commercial-cum residential usage for residential developments located over carparks, the fire alarm system at the residential floor shall be provided in accordance with Clause 6.3.1(b) of the Fire Code. In addition, the electrical fire alarm system shall also comply with SS CP 10,which stipulates under Cl. 2.5.1 that the audible alarm sounders shall be sufficient to produce aminimum sound level of either 65 dBA, or 5 dBA above ambient noise level throughout the floor (s)in which they are installed.

2. Due to the installation of sound-proof or solid timber door (s) of the residential occupied space, someparts of the units are not able to achieve the required alarm sound level even with the provision ofmaximum allowable sound level of 120 dBA at the common lobby areas.

3. The Fire Code Review Committee has deliberated the issue and Clause 6.3.1 (b) had been revisedtaking into account floor-to-floor compartmentation and compartmentation of individual units. Inaddition, the related clauses Cl. 6.3.7 and 6.4.1 (c) had also been revised.

4. The above-mentioned revisions is applicable to all plans submitted for approval on or after 1st November2016.

5. The circular is also available in CORENET-e-Info: http://www.corenet.gov.sg/einfo. For any inquiry orclarification, please contact: Mr. Randy Tan at DID: 68481461 or Email: [email protected]

FSSD CIRCULARS

The following circulars were received from SCDF:

Ref: CD/FSSD/12/02/03/01Date : 8 September 2016

AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRE CODE 2013 – FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FORCOLDROOM.

1. The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) had approached SCDF to assist in meeting AVA’sfood safety requirements for coldroom protected with compartment walls. Its main concern is that thegaps formed between the compartment walls and the cold room panels tend to attract mould formationdue to the dampness caused by condensation of ambient air on the cold surface. The gaps are also idealhiding spaces for insects and rodents. These unintended outcomes are infringing AVA’s food safetyrequirements for storing and handling of foods.

2. In response to SMF’s feedback, SCDF led a working group to review the relevant clauses in the FireCode. The proposed amendments to the Fire Code put forth by the work group were endorsed by theFire Code Review Committee and SCDF management.

3. The above-mentioned revisions is applicable to all plans submitted for approval on or after 1st January2017.

4. The circular is also available in CORENET-e-Info: http://www.corenet.gov.sg/einfo. For any inquiry orclarification, please contact: Mr. Randy Tan at DID: 68481461 or Email: [email protected]

FIRE NEWS QUIZ 8 – RESULTThere were no correct entries for the last quiz so the prize will be snow balled to the next quiz.

The answer to the last quiz is as follows:

Answer: The pipe is notallowed to penetratethrough fire ratedconstruction. Suchpenetrations would affectthe integrity of the fireseal.

FSSD CIRCULARS

DO YOU NOTICE ANY NON-COMPLIANCE TO FIRE SAFETY?IF YES, PLEASE SPOT AND STATE THE NON-COMPLIANCE.

FIRE NEWS QUIZ 9

WIN a NTUC Shopping Voucher of $80 by answering the following question correctly.

Please send your answer, together with your name, membership number, contact number and emailaddress by 29 October 2016, to [email protected], with the subject heading as” IFE Contest”. Ifwe receive correct answers from a few participants, the winner will be selected by means of balloting bythe Council.

Write to us and Win! Got an interesting article to share? Please send your article to the Secretariat [email protected]. If your article get to be published, you will win a NTUC $80 shopping voucher.Please include your full name, membership grade and contact details.

Fire Wall Forming FireCompartmentation

Fire Damper InstalledWithin the Opening of the

Fire Wall

ACMV Duct PassingThrough the Fire

Compartmentation

Do you find any issues with fire safety? If yes, please spot the issue.

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