Singapore legislation
Clause 8
Clause 8
General powers of entry
(1)
Subject to this section, the Director or any person authorised by him in writing on producing, if so required, the writing showing his authority shall have a right to enter any premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of —
ascertaining whether there is or has been, on or in connection with the premises, any contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder;
obtaining information required for fire-fighting purposes with respect to the character of the premises, the availability of water supplies and the means of access thereto and other material circumstances relating to fire-fighting purposes;
conducting fire-drills and exercises provided prior reasonable notice in writing is given to the owner or occupier of such premises;
ascertaining whether there exists in the premises any fire hazard;
determining the cause or causes of any fire which has occurred in such premises;
ascertaining whether or not any place of public assembly or premises used for purposes of entertainment or recreation are being used to accommodate a larger number of persons than is permitted under the provisions of any building regulations;
checking and testing fire-fighting facilities; and
the performance by the Director or the Fire Service of his or its powers under this or any other written law.
(2)
The Director or any person authorised by him in writing shall not exercise the right of entry conferred by this section in respect of such premises as are not a place of public entertainment or public assembly, factory, workshop or workplace nor premises otherwise used for business purposes, unless twenty-four hours’ notice in writing of the intended entry has been given to the occupier.