Singapore legislation

Regulation 21

of Fire Safety (Building and Pipeline Fire Safety) Regulations

Regulation 21

Application for change of use

Amended byS 387/2022 wef 31/12/2021

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 387/2022 wef 31/12/2021

No person shall carry out any change of use of any premises unless an application for approval is made to the Commissioner under section 61 of the Act and such approval is obtained.

Subregulation 2

An application for approval referred to in paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by plans of fire safety works prepared for the purpose of the application.

Subregulation 3

Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an application for approval of temporary change of use for the purpose of stage shows, promotional activities, exhibitions, trade fairs or carnivals.

Subregulation 4

An application for approval of such temporary change of use as referred to in paragraph (3) shall be made in such form as the Commissioner may determine and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fees and the following documents:

(a)

site plan;

(b)

floor plan showing or containing the proposed or existing use of every part;

(c)

layout plan showing or containing —

(i)

the purpose of the intended usage;

(ii)

clear statements indicating the details of the proposed activities; and

(iii)

the design and material of any temporary structure to be erected for the activities; and

(d)

such other information as the Commissioner may require.