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Information of P&FM Pipeline Licence

 

Introduction

Under the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations, conveyance of Petroleum and Flammable Materials (P&FM) in pipelines is under the SCDF licensing control. Anyone who intends to convey P&FM (including scheduled chemical) in pipeline running outside premises boundaries is required to obtain a licence from SCDF. P&FM can pose fire risks and endanger life and property in the event of fire. Thus, there is a need for the licensing control and also to increase the safety measures put in place for the movement and distribution of P&FM in Singapore.

 

Submission Requirements For Petroleum & Flammable Materials Pipeline Licence

Any person who wishes to convey P&FM in pipelines running outside premises boundaries is required to obtain a pipeline licence from SCDF.

 

  • Required Documents for New Pipeline Submission
  1. One copy of the Quantitative Risk Assessment;
  2. One copy of the Approved Plan indicating the location of the pipeline and the isolation valves;
  3. A copy of the Fire Safety Certificate;
  4. A copy of the Manufacturer's Reports;
  5. A copy of the Hydrostatic Test Report or other equivalent test report to be endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical);
  6. A copy of the Radiographic Test Report or other equivalent test report to be endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical);
  7. A copy of the Pipeline Emergency Response Plan Acknowledgement Letter (PERP);
  8. A copy of the Risk Category Letter1;
  9. Consultation with HazMat Department with regards to the Fire Safety (P&FM) Regulations 29C and 29D;
  10. As-built drawings of the pipeline that fulfills the Standard and Specifications for Utility Survey in Singapore requirements certified by a Registered Surveyor with a valid practicing certificate (submission format: .dxf, .shp, .dwg & .dgn)

 

1 Risk Category Letter: An official company letter indicating the risk category of the product running through the pipeline based on SS512.

 

  • Required Documents for Renewal Pipeline Submission
  1. A copy of Thickness Test Report or other equivalent test report to be endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical) based on the risk category declared;
  2. A copy of the Pipeline Emergency Response Plan Acknowledgement Letter (PERP);

 

  • Required Documents for Termination of Pipeline Submission
  1. A letter to declare the decommission of pipeline is safe and is purged and certified clean;


Licence Validity Period

A licence validity period of 1 year is given.

 

Risk Category

  • High Risk- For P&FM products with flash point less than 23°C (Flash Point< 74°F)
  • Medium Risk- For P&FM products with flash point between 23°C - 60°C (74°F to 140°F)
  • Low Risk- For P&FM products with flash point above 60°C but not more than 93°C (140°F to 199°F)

 

Risk CategoryThickness MeasurementsVisual External
High1 YearMonthly
Medium 5 Years1 Year
Low10 Years-

 

For more information on Pipeline matters, you may contact the following:

Contact PersonTelephoneEmail
Mr Kelvin Wong6848 1484SCDF_FMP@scdf.gov.sg
Ms Richall Loh6848 1735SCDF_FMP@scdf.gov.sg