Fire safety
violations found in NEX, SingPost Centre and 5 public entertainment
outlets
SINGAPORE: Fire safety violations have been found in two
shopping malls and five public entertainment outlets following
checks by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), SCDF said in a
news release on Tuesday (Dec 12).
Channel NewsAsia understands the shopping malls were NEX in
Serangoon and SingPost Centre in Paya Lebar, while the public
entertainment outlets were in the Tras Street and Magazine Road
area.
During the operation, which was carried out on Dec 8, SCDF said it
found fire safety violations including the "unauthorised change of
use in parts of the premises", non-functioning exit lights and
obstruction to common passageways and exit doors.
"Such violations pose fire risks and would impede the safe
evacuation of people during an emergency," said SCDF, and added in
a Facebook post that it would be "following up with the premises
owners on the various non-compliances".
SCDF also said that it would not hesitate to take "tough
enforcement actions" against offenders.
First-time offenders could be fined up to S$5,000 while
"recalcitrant" and repeat offenders will be prosecuted in court,
said SCDF.
These offenders could be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for up to 6
months, or both.
Those who commit major offences such as starting fire safety works
without plan approval could be fined up to S$200,000, jailed for up
to 24 months, or both.
SCDF added that it would continue carrying out enforcement checks
at commercial premises throughout the festive season.
Members of the public who spot fire hazards can report them to SCDF
by calling the fire hazard reporting line at 1800-280-0000 or
e-mailing SCDF at
[email protected]
They can also use the mySCDF mobile app.
Source: CNA/nc