Friday December 15, 8:17
PM
SCDF to step up
fire safety checks during festive season
SINGAPORE : The Singapore Civil Defence Force will be stepping up
inspection checks at public premises to detect fire safety
violations during this festive season.
It has also urged the public to continue to be vigilant against
fire occurrences.
Owners and management of public buildings and places of recreation
and entertainment, including hotels and shopping centres, are
reminded to ensure compliance to all safety requirements.
This will help keep such premises safe even as they experience an
upsurge in people visiting such outlets.
SCDF says that escape passageways should be free of obstruction and
fire exit doors should be kept unlocked for use during
emergencies.
Overcrowding in building premises, especially public entertainment
outlets, such as discotheques and pubs, should be avoided.
This is to prevent a stampede situation if evacuation is
required.
Under the Fire Safety Act, those found to have violated rules may
be fined up to S$10,000 or jailed up to six months or to
both.
Anyone detecting fire hazards may call SCDF's hotline
1800-734-4308. - CNA/ms