Singapore legislation

Section 46

of Factories Act

Section 46

Prevention of fire

Amended by19/78

(1)

All practical steps shall be taken to keep sources of heat or ignition separate from inflammable materials or any process giving rise to any inflammable gas or vapour.

Amended by19/78

(2)

In every factory there shall be provided and maintained, so as to be readily accessible, means of extinguishing fire, which shall be adequate and suitable having regard to the circumstances of each case.

(3)

The means of extinguishing fire provided in accordance with subsection (2) shall be tested at regular intervals by a competent person.[44

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