NUS Fire Safety Manual

Oct 24, 2026

Uploaded by Liam

NUS Fire Safety Manual sets out fire safety aims, scope, and general terms of reference for the National University of Singapore campus. It specifies required precautions for NUS owned/managed and tenant-occupied buildings, including prevention, detection and protection maintenance, portable extinguisher provisions, and procedures to follow during a fire. The manual also defines responsibilities, inspection and rectification workflows, and escalation steps for serious or unresolved fire safety shortcomings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages75

Reading Time3 h 9 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Aims

General terms of reference

Safety inspections and rectification of shortcomings

Regular fire safety inspections

Timeframes and re-inspection

Examples of shortcomings

Escalation for serious issues

NUS FIRE SAFETY MANUAL Contents Contents Page Records of Amendments Abbreviations Foreword SECTION A : GENERAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS FOR NUS OWNED / MANAGED PROPERTIES Chapter 1 : General Fire Safety – Duties and Responsibilities Chapter 2 : General Fire Prevention Measures Chapter 3 : Maintenance of Fire Detection and Protection Systems Chapter 4 : Provision and Usage of Portable Fire Extinguishers Chapter 5 : Requirements for Renovations, Alterations and Additions to NUS owned / managed properties SECTION B : GUIDELINES Appendix A-I : Fire Safety Dos and Don’ts Appendix A-II : Consolidated Fire Safety Guidelines for NUS Tenants Appendix A-III : Welding and Hot Works Appendix A-IV : Fire Precautions during Oxygen Storage Appendix A-V : Planning and Management Guide for Public Assembly Events Appendix A-VI : Conditions for Fire Safety Clearance on Pyrotechnics and Fireworks Display SECTION C : STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR NUS BUILDINGS Chapter 1 : Procedures for Responding to Fire Outbreaks Chapter 2 : Fire Emergency Plan (NUS Standard) Chapter 3 : Fire Evacuation Procedures Chapter 4 : Fire Evacuation Drills SECTION D : ASSEMBLY AREAS SECTION E : GENERAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS FOR NON-NUS OWNED / MANAGED PROPERTIES AND LESEES OF NUS BUILDINGS Chapter 1 : General Fire Safety – Duties and Responsibilities NUS OSHE OED BCA BCF CO2 CP DLP FSSD LEW SMM SPRING - - - - - - - - - - - - Abbreviations National University of Singapore Office of Safety Health & Environment Office of Estate and Development Building Construction Authority Bromochlorodiflouromethane Carbon Dioxide Code of Practice Defects Liability Period Fire Safety and Shelter Department License Electrical Worker Senior Management Meeting Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board Foreword 1. Aims 1.1 The National University of Singapore at Kent Ridge has a sprawling campus occupying an area of 145 hectares. It has more than 200 buildings on site. Most of the buildings are large and they are interconnected; any fire outbreak can spread rapidly. This, coupled with the high number of staff and students working and studying in the University, places University buildings in the high fire load category. Because of NUS’ global reputation as an academic institute, a major fire outbreak will draw adverse publicity, both locally and overseas. In addition, a major fire could disrupt research and teaching activities, resulting in high losses to the University and inconvenience to students and staff. Fire safety at NUS must therefore be at a high level. 1.2 This Manual contains fire safety procedures, which are based on existing regulations and other codes in Singapore. These procedures spell out the fire safety measures to be observed by staff, students and tenants so that a high standard of fire safety is maintained. 2. General Terms of Reference 2.1 This manual states: a. the fire safety precautions that need to be provided in NUS buildings; b. the types of fire safety tests and checks to be carried out c. the general procedures to be complied with in the event of fire; and d. the parties responsible for the implementation and compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and other fire safety codes. 2.2 All staff, students and tenants are required to comply with the procedures and guidelines in this Manual. 2.3 This Manual covers both NUS owned/managed buildings and buildings owned by NUS, but occupied by tenants . Section A and Section Bcover NUS owned/managed properties and the Fire Safety Guidelines for these buildings respectively. Section C and D cover the Standard Operating Procedures for NUS buildings and Assembly areas. Lastly, Section E covers the general fire precautions for Non-NUS owned / managed properties and lessees of NUS buildings. 2.4 The stated in this manual are by no means exhaustive and where appropriate, it shoul

FAQs

What is the purpose of the NUS Fire Safety Manual?

It defines fire safety procedures based on Singapore regulations and codes, specifying precautions staff, students, and tenants must observe to maintain a high standard of fire safety at NUS.

Which buildings and areas does the manual cover?

It covers NUS owned/managed properties and buildings owned by NUS but occupied by tenants, including sections for standard operating procedures and assembly areas.

How does the inspection and rectification process work?

OSHE carries out regular inspections, issues recommendations, and provides departments a specified time to rectify hazards. OSHE then re-inspects, and if issues remain, the Dean/Director and OED are informed, with serious shortcomings requiring 14 days and escalation to Provost or President if unrectified.

Oct 24, 2026

Uploaded by Liam