Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives and Explosive Precursors) Regulations 2025

it is a special goods vehicle the construction and design of which satisfies the requirements of Chapter 9.2 of Part 9 of the ADR; and

it is a special goods vehicle of the type that is specified in Chapter 7.5.5.2 of Part 7 of the ADR for a mass of explosive equal to or higher than the mass of the lower‑risk explosive that is actually on board the special goods vehicle.

a safety management plan;

a security plan;

a layout plan of a munitions factory or an EP factory;

a layout plan of a repair facility;

a layout plan of a magazine or suitable depositary;

a transport plan;

a layout plan of any place or premises —

where fireworks for use in a fireworks display are to be initiated or discharged; or

where spectators may watch a fireworks display; or

a layout plan of any blasting site where a blasting operation will be conducted,has been submitted or re‑submitted to a Licensing Officer as part of an application for an explosives licence or EP licence, and the requirement for such a plan is not waived under regulation 12, then in granting the explosives licence or EP licence, the Licensing Officer is taken to also approve that plan.

provide and maintain, in accordance with paragraph (2), an electronic video surveillance system (such as closed‑circuit television (CCTV) or its digital equivalent) as to enable the recording of activities taking place at every watched zone of any premises occupied by the holder;

keep each recording made using the electronic video surveillance system required by this regulation for a period of not less than 31 days after the date the recording is made; and

display a sign at a prominent location immediately outside every entrance to each watched zone of any premises occupied by the holder, stating that the zone is under electronic video surveillance.

consist of an adequate number of CCTV cameras or other electronic visual monitoring devices installed at suitable locations in or on a watched zone where the field of view of every one of those CCTV cameras or other electronic visual monitoring devices is not obstructed in any way;

be capable of recording colour images —

at the resolution of HD 1080: 1920×1080 pixels or equivalent;

at 12 frames per second; and

under low lighting conditions; and

be in good order and operational at all times.

an externally visible alarm warning light and a loud audible alarm;

a remote alarm monitored by a holder of a security service provider’s licence granted under the Private Security Industry Act 2007.

be connected to the mains power of the protected zone in which it is installed and contain a battery backup in case of power failure;

incorporate a sensor system to detect the breaking of external glass windows or to detect movement by way of a microwave, passive infrared, ultrasonic or other similar detection system, and each sensor of the sensor system must have an anti‑tamper circuit that operates continuously whether the alarm is activated or not;

have controls that are, as far as is reasonably practicable, located out of sight and protected against access by an unauthorised person; and

be in good order and operational at all times.

describes the risk management procedures that are proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, an explosives licence or EP licence in order to manage the hazards and risks to safety associated with the regulated activity to be authorised by the explosives licence or EP licence;

describes the policies, procedures and practices that are proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, an explosives licence or EP licence —

to protect people who may be affected by the regulated activity from alarm, death or injury; and

to protect property from unlawful destruction or damage and otherwise preserve public safety, when the regulated activity is carried on; and

requires the keeping of records which are sufficient to allow a Licensing Officer or an authorised officer to assess whether the safety management plan has been complied with.

details of the policies, procedures and practices established by an applicant for, or a holder of, an explosives licence or EP licence, for each matter set out in the First Schedule as is applicable to the regulated activity to be authorised by the explosives licence or EP licence;

an assessment of the risks that may arise from handling, possessing or using any explosive or explosive precursor under the explosives licence or EP licence;

an emergency response plan to manage risk to the safety and health of people in an emergency event; Examples of components of emergency response plan Procedures for controlling spillage of explosives or explosive precursors. The provision of firefighting equipment. The availability of first aid. An evacuation plan.(d)the internal policies, procedures and controls established by the applicant for, or the holder of, an explosives licence or EP licence, over the regulated activity so as to monitor and ensure the compliance by that applicant or holder, and the employees or workers of that applicant or holder, with —

the requirements of the Act and these Regulations with respect to the regulated activity;

the conditions of the explosives licence or EP licence applied for, if granted;

any requirement of any applicable standard; and

the safety management plan approved by the Licensing Officer.

identifies the security risks that may arise from the regulated activity authorised by an explosives licence or EP licence;

describes the details of the facilities, systems and procedures proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, an explosives licence or EP licence —

to deal with the identified security risks associated with the regulated activity authorised by the explosives licence or EP licence, which may, where appropriate, include the deployment of auxiliary police officers to patrol or guard the property while armed with firearms;

to ensure the secure possession and handling of the explosive or explosive precursor concerned, which may, where appropriate, include screening of individuals seeking entry into or leaving the premises where the regulated activity takes place or may take place; and

to ensure that the chain of possession of the explosive or explosive precursor concerned can be traced from a holder of an explosives licence or EP licence to another person authorised by or under the Act to handle, possess or use the explosive or explosive precursor, as the case may be;

contains a list of nominated individuals who are to have unsupervised access to the explosives or explosive precursors the handling or possession of which is authorised by an explosives licence or EP licence; and

requires the keeping of records which are sufficient to allow a Licensing Officer or an authorised officer to assess whether the security plan has been complied with.

a search of an individual, or of any property in the individual’s possession, by means of an equipment that is designed to carry out the search without touching the individual or the individual’s property, as the case may be;

a frisk search of an individual conducted by quickly running the hands over the individual’s outer clothing, and an examination of anything worn or carried by the individual that is conveniently and voluntarily removed by the individual; or

a physical search of any personal property in the individual’s possession, not being clothing worn by the individual.

by using the electronic system called “GoBusiness”;

in the case of a malfunction or failure of the electronic system mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a) or other exceptional circumstances —

in person at the office of the Licensing Officer at 391 New Bridge Road, Block D #02‑701, Singapore 088762 on a working day during its business hours; or

by sending an email to the email address at SPF_PRD_GEWD@spf.gov.sg.

an application for an explosives trader’s licence or EP trader’s licence;

a bundled application by the same applicant for —

an explosives trader’s licence and a non‑renewable explosives transport licence; or

an EP trader’s licence and a non‑renewable EP transport licence.

an application for an explosives trader’s licence or EP trader’s licence;

a bundled application by the same applicant for —

an explosives trader’s licence and a non‑renewable explosives transport licence; or

an EP trader’s licence and a non‑renewable EP transport licence.

if applying for an explosives user’s licence authorising the use of a firework or fireworks for the purpose of a fireworks display — at least 14 days before the start of the fireworks display the organising of which is to be authorised by the licence applied for;

if applying for any other single event licence — at least 5 days before the start of the regulated activity to be authorised by the single event licence applied for.

if applying for an explosives user’s licence authorising the use of a blasting explosive or explosives to conduct, at any blasting site stated in the licence, a blasting operation in connection with a project stated in the licence — at least 60 days before the start of the blasting operation the conduct of which is to be authorised by the licence applied for;

if applying for any other explosives licence or an EP licence — at least 30 days before the start of the regulated activity which is to be authorised by the licence applied for.

the appropriate application fee specified in the Third Schedule;

the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the applicant;

where the application for an explosives trader’s licence or EP trader’s licence is made by an agent on behalf of the applicant ⸺ the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the agent;

the address of every place or premises used or to be used to carry out the regulated activity which is the subject of the application;

the full name and contact address of at least one person in Singapore who is authorised by the applicant to accept, on the applicant’s behalf, service of notices and other documents under the Act with respect to that regulated activity which is the subject of the application;

the following details of every individual who is proposed to be charged by the applicant to supervise the regulated activity which is the subject of the application:

his or her identity particulars and contact address;

his or her position in the operations of the applicant with respect to that regulated activity;

his or her security clearance if the individual is a special worker or responsible executive;

a safety management plan and a security plan established by the applicant in relation to the carrying out of the regulated activity which is the subject of the application, unless the applicant is an individual carrying on that regulated activity without any employee;

the UN Number and classification code, and the commercial name (if any), of every explosive or explosive precursor that the regulated activity which is the subject of the application will involve;

any information relevant to classifying the explosive or explosive precursor in sub‑paragraph (h), including the results of any tests carried out under the UN tests and criteria to classify the explosive or explosive precursor;

if an unmarked plastic explosive is to be stored, possessed, manufactured, supplied, imported, exported or conveyed under the licence applied for, a declaration that —

the storing, possessing, manufacturing, supplying, importing, exporting or conveying of the unmarked plastic explosive is solely for a MARPLEX Convention excepted use identified in the declaration;

the quantity of the unmarked plastic explosives to be stored, possessed, manufactured, supplied, imported, exported or conveyed does not exceed the maximum quantity allowed under the MARPLEX Convention; and

if the unmarked plastic explosive is an integral part of an explosive device that was manufactured exclusively for the defence purposes of authorised military or police personnel or a member of a visiting force lawfully present in Singapore — the explosive device is for use exclusively for the defence purposes of that authorised military or police personnel or member of a visiting force lawfully present in Singapore;

the special information required under regulation 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or 21 (as the case may be) for the explosives licence or EP licence applied for, if not waived under regulation 12;

documents and other evidence of the information mentioned in sub‑paragraphs (a) to (k);

any other information that the Licensing Officer specifies that he or she requires to decide the application, and documents and other evidence of that other information.

the maximum quantity of every type of explosives and explosive precursors to be manufactured by the applicant during the term of the licence;

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the munitions factory or EP factory (as the case may be) used or to be used for the manufacturing of explosives or explosive precursors;

the layout plan or plans of the munitions factory or EP factory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), indicating —

the boundaries of the munitions factory or EP factory, including any grounds the factory is located in, and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the external walls, floors and ceilings of the munitions factory or EP factory;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the munitions factory or EP factory and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable;

the location of every magazine or suitable depositary within the munitions factory or EP factory for the storing or keeping of explosives or explosive precursors manufactured or to be manufactured; and

every location within the munitions factory or EP factory and its grounds where equipment is placed to screen the belongings of and persons entering or leaving the munitions factory or EP factory.

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the repair facility used or to be used for the repair of explosive devices;

if the repairing of explosive devices is or is to be carried out at a repair facility —

whether the repair facility is a place owned or occupied by the applicant;

the layout plan or plans of the repair facility, indicating —

the boundaries of the repair facility, including any grounds the repair facility is located in and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the external walls, floors and ceilings of the repair facility;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the repair facility and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the location of every magazine or suitable depositary within the repair facility for the storing or keeping of explosives;

the layout plan or plans of every magazine or suitable depositary within the repair facility for the storing or keeping of explosive devices, indicating —

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the magazine or suitable depositary and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the strongroom.

whether the regulated activity which is the subject of the application is importing or exporting or both;

the quantity of any explosive or explosive precursor (as the case may be) to be imported or exported by the applicant under the licence;

the date and time that the explosive or explosive precursor mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) is to be imported or exported or both;

the country, and the port or airport, of departure, arrival and transit (where applicable) of the explosive or explosive precursor mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) to be imported or exported;

where the application relates to an export of any explosive or explosive precursor, any evidence of approval by the relevant authority of the foreign country to which the explosive or explosive precursor mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) is to be exported, for the explosive or explosive precursor to be imported into that foreign country;

the intended use of the explosive or explosive precursor mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b);

the flight number, vessel number or vehicle number of the conveyance used or to be used to import or export the explosive or explosive precursor mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b);

where the application is made by an agent on behalf of another person (called the principal) ⸺(i)the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the principal on whose behalf the agent is making the application; and

documentary evidence that might reasonably be accepted as applying to the principal and as proving that the principal is authorised by or under the Act to handle the explosive or explosive precursor;

if applicable, the full name, email address and contact address of the person transhipping the explosive or explosive precursor mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) to be covered by the licence applied for.

the description of every relevant consignment to be conveyed on a Singapore journey under the licence;

the vessel number or vehicle number, and the description (including the model, width, height and weight unladen), of every vessel or vehicle to be used to convey any relevant consignment under the licence;

a transport plan for every vessel or vehicle mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) conveying a relevant consignment on a Singapore journey, which plan must contain —

a detailed description of the route to be taken by every such vessel or vehicle;

the address of —

the places in Singapore from and at which the Singapore journey is to begin and end, or from or at which the Singapore journey is to begin or end; and

every place in Singapore the vessel or vehicle will stop en‑route; and

the intended dates and times that the Singapore journey to convey the relevant consignment is to start and end;

the knowledge and training of the individual who is to be authorised by the applicant to pilot the vessel or drive the vehicle mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), about —

the nature and hazardous properties of explosives or explosive precursors of the type that is to be conveyed under the licence;

the precautions to be taken to ensure the prevention of accidents during the conveying and associated handling of the explosives or explosive precursors (as the case may be) of that type; and

the actions to be taken in an emergency event affecting those explosives or explosive precursors;

if the relevant consignment is to be conveyed by road, the number of the HAZMAT driving licence issued to the individual who will drive the vehicle unless the mass of explosive precursors comprised in that relevant consignment is 3 tonnes or lesser.

the vessel number or vehicle number, and the description (including the model, width, height and weight unladen), of every vessel or vehicle to be used to convey any relevant consignment on a Singapore journey during the term of the licence;

the maximum quantity (whether by number or weight) of each type of explosive or explosive precursor that may be transported on each vessel or vehicle mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).

the maximum quantity of explosives or explosive precursors to be stored by, or be in the possession of, the applicant during the term of the licence;

the purpose of the storage or proposed storage of, or the possession or proposed possession of, the explosives or explosive precursors, particularly if it is for any of the following:

storing or possessing the explosives or explosive precursors on behalf of a person other than the applicant or for the applicant only;

storing or possessing the explosives or explosive precursors in connection with —

the disposal, import or export of explosives or explosive precursors;

the repair of explosive devices; or

any blasting operation or the staging of any fireworks display;

a map showing the location of the magazine or the suitable depositary used or to be used for the storing or keeping of the explosives or explosive precursors;

a description of how the location of the magazine or suitable depositary, and its construction and facilities, are appropriate having regard to the need to protect people in the vicinity of the magazine or suitable depositary, and within the magazine or suitable depositary, from death or injury and unlawful destruction or damage to their property when the magazine or suitable depositary is in use;

a statement from the owner of the premises where the explosives or explosive precursors are or are to be stored or kept —

permitting the applicant to occupy the premises as a magazine or suitable depositary to store or possess the explosives or explosive precursors, if the applicant is not the owner; and

acknowledging compliance with the requirements of the Planning Act 1998 relating to the use of the premises as a magazine or suitable depositary to store or possess the explosives or explosive precursors;

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the magazine or suitable depositary used or to be used for the storing or keeping of explosives or explosive precursors;

the layout plan or plans of the magazine (in the case of high‑risk explosives) or suitable depositary (in the case of other explosives or explosive precursors) indicating —

the boundaries of the magazine or suitable depositary, including any grounds the magazine or suitable depositary is located in and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the external walls, floors and ceilings of the magazine or suitable depositary;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the magazine or suitable depositary and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable;

every location within the magazine or suitable depositary and its grounds where equipment is placed to screen the belongings of and persons entering or leaving the magazine or suitable depositary; and

a plan and other description of how the surveillance requirement and the intruder alarm system requirement are or are to be satisfied with respect to the magazine or suitable depositary.

the intended date, time and duration of the fireworks display;

the details of every place or premises as follows:

where any firework for use in the fireworks display is to be initiated or discharged;

where spectators may watch the fireworks display;

a layout plan of the place or premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), showing the location of all of the following:

every firing point within the place or premises;

the safety area in respect of each firing point, including the barricades or fencing to ensure that no unauthorised person enters the safety area;

every site within the place or premises where auxiliary police officers or safety personnel will be deployed to ensure that no unauthorised person enters any safety area on the intended date, time and duration stated under sub‑paragraph (a);

every site within the place or premises where spectators (seated or otherwise) will be during the fireworks display;

every site within the place or premises where fire extinguishers are provided and sprinklers are installed to fight any fire that may arise from each fireworks display;

photographs of every location mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c);

details about the type and quantity of fireworks to be used in the fireworks display, including whether the fireworks are ground level fireworks, aerial fireworks or close proximity fireworks;

the safety distance to be implemented before and during the fireworks display;

the emission height and angle of trajectory for which the fireworks are to be initiated or discharged at a fireworks display, if applicable;

the forecasted wind speed and direction at the place or premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) on the intended date, time and duration stated under sub‑paragraph (a);

any directions from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and the Republic of Singapore Air Force in relation to the emission height of the fireworks that may be initiated or discharged during the fireworks display;

the approximate total number of spectators during the fireworks display;

the name of every special guest (if any) who will be invited by the display host of the fireworks display —

to initiate or discharge any fireworks in connection with that fireworks display; or

to be given possession or control of any firework in order to perform sub‑paragraph (i);

if a special guest mentioned in sub‑paragraph (k) will be invited to initiate or discharge any firework at the fireworks display, details about —

the type of firework the special guest will be given possession or control of; and

the method of initiation or discharge by the special guest;

if the fireworks display involves initiating or discharging any firecrackers, an endorsement of support for the fireworks display from the Government or a public authority;

the documents to be given to occupiers of any building or premises surrounding the venue of the fireworks display to notify them of the date and time of that fireworks display, before the conduct of that fireworks display;

the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of every individual who is or is to be employed or engaged by the applicant as a pyrotechnician in connection with that fireworks display;

the identifying details of a current explosives possession licence or explosives storage licence granted to the applicant.

the intended date, time and duration of the blasting operation;

the address of every blasting site where the blasting operation will be conducted;

a layout plan of the place or premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), showing the location of all of the following:

every shothole within the place or premises;

the danger area in respect of each shothole, including the barricades or fencing to ensure that no unauthorised person enters the danger area;

every site within the place or premises where auxiliary police officers or safety personnel will be deployed to ensure that no unauthorised person enters any danger area on the intended date, time and duration stated under sub‑paragraph (a);

photographs of every location mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c);

details about the project in connection with which the blasting operation is to be conducted;

details about the classification and quantity of the blasting explosives and any other explosive, and any explosive precursor, to be used in the blasting operation;

for every individual who is or is to be employed or engaged by the applicant as a shotfirer in connection with that blasting operation —

the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the individual;

the individual’s level of competence and recency of practical experience in performing blasting activities, and in the safe use of those explosives and explosive precursors mentioned in sub‑paragraph (f); and

whether the individual is employed or engaged by the applicant as a shotfirer, or is a shotfirer trainee working under the supervision of another shotfirer;

the identifying details of a current explosives possession licence or explosives storage licence granted to the applicant.

to add, delete or replace any explosive or explosive precursor stated in the licence;

to add or delete, or to increase or reduce, any quantity or maximum quantity of explosives or explosive precursors stated in the licence; or

if the licence is an explosives transport licence or EP transport licence, to add to, delete from or replace any conveyance stated in that licence,without renewing or changing the date of expiry of the firstmentioned explosives licence or EP licence.

state the expiry date of the explosives licence or EP licence to be varied in a manner described in paragraph (1);

state the variation applied for;

state whether any particulars or information provided under regulation 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 or 21 with respect to the current explosives licence or EP licence to be varied have changed and if so, what the changes are;

provide documents and other evidence of the information mentioned in sub‑paragraphs (a), (b) and (c); and

provide any other information that the Licensing Officer specifies that he or she requires to decide the application, and documents and other evidence of that other information.

an explosives user’s licence to use a firework or fireworks for the purpose of a fireworks display; or

an explosives user’s licence to conduct a blasting operation.

in a secure magazine in the explosives licence, if the explosive is a high‑risk explosive;

in a secure suitable depositary stated in the explosives licence or EP licence, in the case of other explosives or explosive precursors.

a total of not more than 500 blank cartridges and not more than 50 cartridges for small arms;

a total of not more than 5,000 rounds of safety cartridges for industrial fastening tools, containing an aggregate mass of explosive substances in those safety cartridges of not more than 5 kilograms; or

any quantity of explosives that are reasonably required for or incidental to the manufacture of explosives at a munitions factory, provided that the explosives are stored or kept within the munitions factory.