Petroleum/Flammable Materials

1. Where can I get a copy of the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations 2005 and the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials – Exemption) Order 2005?
   
   These can be purchased at SNP Group HQ, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #18-01/06, Great World City East Tower, Singapore 237994. Contact no: 6826 9691, email: legalpub@snpcorp.com.
   
   
2. Where can I obtain information regarding the Petroleum and Flammable Materials import, storage and transportation?

   Industries can access to the following website for further guidance and information.

3. Where can I apply for import/ storage/ transport licences?

   The application for the licences can be done online via the following the e-services section.
   
   Note: Industries should apply for a storage licence first before applying for an import licence as the import licence application requires the industries to key in the storage licence reference no. Licensable petroleum products or flammable materials require a proper storage premise (certified by SCDF) before the products or materials are to be imported.

4. Does SCDF regulate export of the licensable products?

   No, SCDF only regulates the import of licensable products.

5. What is meant by the definition of petroleum and/or petroleum-based products?

   Basically, these are hydrocarbons (HCs) that contain only atoms of carbon and hydrogen. They are categorized under two types: aliphatic (straight-chained structure) and aromatic (ring structure).

   E.g. compounds containing O, Ca or Cl atoms such as NaOH (sodium hydroxide) and Ca(Cl)2 (calcium chloride) are not classified as petroleum or petroleum-based products.

   E.g. compounds containing only C and H atoms such as C4H10 (butane) and C7H8 (toluene) are classified as petroleum or petroleum-based products.

6. How do I classify my petroleum-based products as Class 0, Class I, Class II or Class III petroleum?

   You should refer to the overall flashpoints available in the MSDS of the products. Generally, the classifications are as follow:

   Class 0: LPG

   Class I: Flash-point below 23 degree C

   Class II: Flash-point between 23 degree C and 61 degree C

   Class III: Flash-point between 61 degree C and 93 degree C

7. What are the products or materials to be licensable under SCDF’s licensable petroleum and flammable materials (FMs) list?

   Products or materials which are licensable include:

   a) The 237 flammable materials (FMs) under the SCDF FM list with flashpoints of < 61 deg C.

   b) The 57 chemicals or petroleum by-products (which basically are hydrocarbons that contain only atoms of carbon and hydrogen) with flashpoints of < 61 deg C (list is non-exhaustive, more chemicals may be added in future and industries would be informed of any amendments or additions).

   c) Product mixtures, containing chemicals from FM or Petroleum list with an overall flashpoint of < 61 deg C.

   Hence, for a chemical or product mixture, with flashpoint < 61 deg C, which is not under the FM or Petroleum list, it will not be licensable. For a chemical or product mixture, with flashpoint > 61 deg C, which is under the FM or Petroleum list, will also not be licensable.

   For products with flashpoint > 61 deg C, only diesel will be licensable, based on the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations 2005.

8. Where can I find the full list of licensable products under the said regulations?

   Click on the link to download the complete list of licensable products.

   Alternatively, industries can access to Singapore Customs TradeNet:
   Under TradeNet Procedures, Appendix Y – Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

9. Are there any products containing flammable materials that are exempted?

   The exempted products are as follows:

   - Adhesives

   - Cigarette lighters and portable gas lighters

   - Cosmetic and beauty products including hair styling products

   - Food and beverages including beer, wine and liquor

   - Insecticides and pesticides

   - Lacquer solvents

   - Lubricants

   - Medicine

   - Paints

   - Pharmaceutical products

   - Varnishes

10. Where can I get a list of Qualified Persons (QP) and Registered Inspectors (RI)?

    You can obtain information on Qualified Persons from the following websites:-
    
    Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA)
    Professional Engineers Board (PEB)