SCDF's Import of Petroleum & Flammable Materials (P&FM)

SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCESINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE

Import of Import of Petroleum & Flammable Materials Petroleum & Flammable Materials

(P&FM)(P&FM)

MAJ MAJ ThngThng Ting Ting MongMongAssistant Director, Regulatory Control BranchAssistant Director, Regulatory Control Branch

HazMatHazMat DepartmentDepartmentSingapore Civil Singapore Civil DefenceDefence ForceForce

Fire Safety Fire Safety ((Petroleum & Flammable MaterialsPetroleum & Flammable Materials) )

Regulations 2005Regulations 2005

GazettedGazetted on 16on 16thth Feb 2005Feb 2005

Effected on 1Effected on 1stst July 2005July 2005

Import of petroleum & flammable materials Import of petroleum & flammable materials

Objective :Objective :

1)1) To enhance the security control on To enhance the security control on petroleum and flammable materials and petroleum and flammable materials and

2) To ensure they are safely managed and 2) To ensure they are safely managed and handled at all timeshandled at all times

Control MeasuresControl MeasuresIMPORTIMPORT

TRANSPORTTRANSPORT

STORAGESTORAGE

SALE & SUPPLYSALE & SUPPLY

Import of Petroleum & FMImport of Petroleum & FMImport control allows SCDF to monitor the Import control allows SCDF to monitor the P&FM as soon as it enters SingaporeP&FM as soon as it enters Singapore

CUSTOMSCUSTOMS

CONSIGNORCONSIGNOR

CONSIGNORCONSIGNOR

CONSIGNEECONSIGNEE

CONSIGNEECONSIGNEE

TRANSPORTTRANSPORT STORAGESTORAGE

WAREHOUSEWAREHOUSE

CONSIGNEECONSIGNEE

Import Control MeasuresImport Control Measures

1.1. Registration with Singapore Customs Registration with Singapore Customs DeptDept

2.2. Application for SCDF Storage licenceApplication for SCDF Storage licence3.3. Application for SCDF import licenceApplication for SCDF import licence4.4. Declaration to CustomDeclaration to Custom’’s s TradenetTradenet

SystemSystem5.5. Verification at CustomVerification at Custom’’s checkpoints checkpoint6.6. Verification at storage premisesVerification at storage premises

Transport Control MeasuresTransport Control Measures1.1. Application for transportation licenceApplication for transportation licence2.2. Checks by approved inspection bodies Checks by approved inspection bodies 3.3. Transportation hoursTransportation hours4.4. Transportation routesTransportation routes5.5. Orange plate, tracking device & immobilizerOrange plate, tracking device & immobilizer6.6. Transport emergency response planTransport emergency response plan7.7. HazMatHazMat Transport Driver PermitTransport Driver Permit8.8. Responsibility of vehicle ownersResponsibility of vehicle owners9.9. Responsibility of vehicle driversResponsibility of vehicle drivers

Transport Control MeasuresTransport Control Measures

10.10. Mobile enforcement ChecksMobile enforcement Checks1)1) TuasTuas Checkpoint Checkpoint 2)2) CBD checkpointsCBD checkpoints3)3) Roving checks Roving checks

Storage Control MeasuresStorage Control Measures1.1. Application for storage licenceApplication for storage licence2.2. Construction of licensed premises Construction of licensed premises 3.3. Register for P&FM storedRegister for P&FM stored4.4. Material Safety Data SheetsMaterial Safety Data Sheets5.5. Emergency Response PlanEmergency Response Plan6.6. Company Emergency Response Team Company Emergency Response Team

(CERT)(CERT)

Sale and Supply of P & FMSale and Supply of P & FM

1.1. Ensure purchaser or recipient holds valid Ensure purchaser or recipient holds valid license to transport and store;license to transport and store;

2.2. Keep and maintain transaction records Keep and maintain transaction records for 2 yearsfor 2 years

3.3. Produce the records for inspectionProduce the records for inspection


P&FM regulated by SCDFP&FM regulated by SCDF

a)a) Petroleum Petroleum b)b) Flammable materialsFlammable materialsc)c) MixturesMixtures


Definition Definition

PetroleumPetroleum(i) Class 0 : Liquefied Petroleum Gas;(i) Class 0 : Liquefied Petroleum Gas;(ii) Class 1 : Flash point less than 23 (ii) Class 1 : Flash point less than 23

degree C degree C (iii) Class II : Flash point between 23(iii) Class II : Flash point between 23-- 61 61

degree C degree C (iv) Class III : Flash point between 61(iv) Class III : Flash point between 61--93 93

degree C degree C



a)a) PetroleumPetroleum

Class 0, I & II petroleum Class 0, I & II petroleum -- all regulated all regulated

Class III petroleum Class III petroleum -- diesel onlydiesel only



b )b ) Flammable MaterialsFlammable Materials

237 flammable materials are 237 flammable materials are gazettedgazetted in in the Fire Safety (Amendment) Act 2004. the Fire Safety (Amendment) Act 2004. www.scdf.gov.sgwww.scdf.gov.sg


List of P&FM controlledList of P&FM controlled

SCDF home page SCDF home page --> Building > Building Professional Professional

--> Fire Safety Licensing and Enforcement > Fire Safety Licensing and Enforcement --> List of > List of chemicalschemicals-->> complete list of complete list of licensable productslicensable products..



c) c) MixturesMixtures

Any mixture that contained component Any mixture that contained component of petroleum and / or flammable of petroleum and / or flammable materials. For liquid mixture, it has a materials. For liquid mixture, it has a flash point less than 61 deg C (141 flash point less than 61 deg C (141 degree F). degree F).


Exemption quantity for import licenseExemption quantity for import license

Class of Class of petroleumpetroleum

QuantityQuantity

Class 0Class 0 Total of 130 kg (gross Total of 130 kg (gross weight) in not more than 2 weight) in not more than 2 cylinders cylinders

Class 1Class 1 20 liters 20 liters Class 2Class 2 200 liters 200 liters Class 3Class 3 200 liters 200 liters


Exemption quantity for import licenseExemption quantity for import license

Type of Type of Flammable Flammable MaterialMaterial

QuantityQuantity

SolidSolid 10 kg10 kg

LiquidLiquid 20 liters20 litersGaseousGaseous 130 kg (gross weight) in not 130 kg (gross weight) in not

more than 2 cylindersmore than 2 cylinders


List of exempted productsList of exempted products1)1) Medicine & Pharmaceutical productsMedicine & Pharmaceutical products2)2) Cigarette lighters and portable gas lightersCigarette lighters and portable gas lighters3)3) Cosmetic and beauty products including Cosmetic and beauty products including

hair styling productshair styling products4)4) Food and beverages including beer, wine Food and beverages including beer, wine

and liquorand liquor5)5) AdhesivesAdhesives6)6) Insecticides and pesticidesInsecticides and pesticides7)7) Paints & VarnishesPaints & Varnishes8)8) LubricantsLubricants


Requirements for Tradenet Requirements for Tradenet declarationdeclaration

1)1) Storage License number (Storage License number (FSFS12342006)12342006)2)2) Import license number (Import license number (FIFI12342006)12342006)3)3) Importer CR number (12345670000A)Importer CR number (12345670000A)4)4) HS codes (12345678) HS codes (12345678) 5)5) Product codes (Product codes (SCDSCDABC1234L1)ABC1234L1)


Rejection messagesRejection messages1.1. Pls provide a valid SCDF header import Pls provide a valid SCDF header import

licenselicense2.2. Pls check trader CR no. Pls contact CA for Pls check trader CR no. Pls contact CA for

clarification if reqclarification if req’’dd..3.3. Pls provide correct product codePls provide correct product code4.4. PlsPls check product quantity unit itemcheck product quantity unit item


Some commonlySome commonly--asked questionsasked questions

1.1. Import below the exemption quantityImport below the exemption quantity2.2. Import of mixtureImport of mixture3.3. Import of other P&FM not included in Import of other P&FM not included in

the licensethe license4.4. Import of other P&FM not included in Import of other P&FM not included in

the storage licensethe storage license


PenaltyPenalty

FSA, Section 56FSA, Section 56A fine not exceeding $10,000 or A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6months or both.months or both.


Resources availableResources available ::

Mr K Mahaintharan : 68481429 Mr K Mahaintharan : 68481429 [email protected][email protected]

Mr Mr VeerasingamVeerasingam : 68481468: [email protected][email protected]

Questions?Questions?

Rejection MessagesRejection Messages

1.1. Pls provide a valid SCDF header Pls provide a valid SCDF header import licenseimport license

i)i) To key in valid Import license To key in valid Import license ((FIFI1234200612342006))

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2. 2. Pls check trader CR no. Pls contact Pls check trader CR no. Pls contact CA for clarification if reqCA for clarification if req’’dd

i)i) The importer need a valid import The importer need a valid import licencelicencefrom SCDF.from SCDF.

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3.3. Pls provide correct Pls provide correct HS code / product HS code / product codecode

i)i) The importer or the The importer or the declarant needs to declarant needs to enter correct SCDF enter correct SCDF HS code or product HS code or product code. code.

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Rejection MessagesRejection Messages4.4. Pls check product quantity unit Pls check product quantity unit

itemitem

i)i) The importer or the declarant needs The importer or the declarant needs to enter correct U.O.M (unit of to enter correct U.O.M (unit of measure) eg. Kgm, Ltr or Tne measure) eg. Kgm, Ltr or Tne

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Some CommonlySome Commonly--asked asked QuestionsQuestions

1.1. Import below the exemption Import below the exemption quantityquantity

i)i) The applicant is required to request The applicant is required to request for a temporary license number from for a temporary license number from SCDF. SCDF.

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2.2. Import of mixturesImport of mixtures

For declaration, please use the HS code For declaration, please use the HS code of the mixture for declaration. Upon of the mixture for declaration. Upon approval, please fax a copy of the approval, please fax a copy of the approved Customsapproved Customs’’ permit to SCDF for permit to SCDF for records.records.The requirements for storage and The requirements for storage and transport license are the same.transport license are the same.

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Some commonlySome commonly--asked asked questionsquestions

3.3. Import of P&FM Import of P&FM not included in the not included in the import licenseimport license

The applicant can The applicant can update their update their license via SCDF license via SCDF website.website.

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4.4. Import of other P&FM not included in Import of other P&FM not included in the storage licensethe storage license

The applicant can update their storage The applicant can update their storage license via SCDF website.license via SCDF website.

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Applying for New Applying for New Petroleum & Flammable Petroleum & Flammable Material Import LicenceMaterial Import Licence

Applying for Petroleum & Flammable Applying for Petroleum & Flammable Material Import LicenceMaterial Import Licence

To apply for Import licence, you need to surf to SCDF website (www.scdf.gov.sg) Click Building Professionals

Click E-Services

Click apply under P&FM Import Licence

Petroleum & Flammable Materials Import License

You will need Sing Pass to access the import application.

New Application

Application For Petroleum & Flammable Material Import Licence

Application For Flammable Material Import Licence

Eg : PSP/ /0123/00 or FMS/0123/07Space

Application For Flammable Material Import Licence

List of Petroleum & List of Petroleum & Flammable Material Flammable Material

Products Products

List of Petroleum & Flammable Material ProductsList of Petroleum & Flammable Material Products

Fire Safety Licensing & Enforcement


Click “List of Petroleum & Flammable Material regulated by SCDF”


New HS Code

New Product Code

Questions?Questions?

SS532SS532Code of Practice forCode of Practice for

The Storage of FlammableThe Storage of FlammableLiquidsLiquids

Requirements of Building Plan Requirements of Building Plan Submission for Storage Submission for Storage LicenceLicence

Compliance with SS532 Compliance with SS532 --Minor Storage : Minor Storage :

--No (therefore no QP & RI required) No (therefore no QP & RI required)

Storage in Fire Safety CabinetsStorage in Fire Safety Cabinets::-- Only lodgment of plan (QP only)Only lodgment of plan (QP only)

Minor StorageMinor StorageLocationLocation Category 1 & 2Category 1 & 2 Category 3Category 3 Category 4Category 4 Mixed CategoryMixed Category

Storage:Storage:(e.g. Warehouses)(e.g. Warehouses)Laboratories:Laboratories:

(i) 5 L or (i) 5 L or (ii) 0.2 L/m(ii) 0.2 L/m22

And notAnd notmore thanmore than

20L per minor 20L per minor storage areastorage area







Factories:Factories:(i) 10 L or (i) 10 L or

(ii) 0.5 L/m(ii) 0.5 L/m22






(i) 50 L or (i) 50 L or (ii) 20 L/m(ii) 20 L/m22



Ref: SS 532 Table 2

Categories of Flammable LiquidsCategories of Flammable Liquids

Category 1Category 1 A liquid having a flash point < 23A liquid having a flash point < 2300C C and initial boiling point and initial boiling point ≤≤ 353500CC

Category 2Category 2 A liquid having a flash point < 23A liquid having a flash point < 2300C C and initial boiling point > 35and initial boiling point > 3500CC

Category 3Category 3 A liquid having A liquid having a flash point a flash point ≥≥ 232300C and C and ≤≤ 606000CC

Category 4Category 4 A liquid having A liquid having a flash point > 60a flash point > 6000C and C and ≤≤ 939300C

Ref: SS 532 Clause 3.12.1

C

Maximum Container CapacityMaximum Container Capacity

Category 1 & 2Category 1 & 2 5L5L

Category 3Category 3 10L10L

Category 4Category 4 25L25L

Ref: SS 532 Clause 4.2 Note 3

Separation DistanceSeparation Distance

a)a) The minimum separation distance The minimum separation distance between two indoor minor storages:between two indoor minor storages:

•• 10m for a non10m for a non--sprinkler protected areasprinkler protected area•• 7.5m for a sprinkler protected area7.5m for a sprinkler protected area


b)b) The minimum separation distance The minimum separation distance between an indoor minor storage and between an indoor minor storage and a safety cabinet:a safety cabinet:

•• 5m for a non5m for a non--sprinkler protected areasprinkler protected area•• 3m for a sprinkler protected area3m for a sprinkler protected area


c)c) The minimum separation distance The minimum separation distance between an outdoor minor storage between an outdoor minor storage and the boundary/onand the boundary/on--site site facility/protected places shall be 1.5m. facility/protected places shall be 1.5m. Separation distance between two Separation distance between two outdoor minor storages shall be 7.5m.outdoor minor storages shall be 7.5m.

Note: Placing more than one outdoor minor storage is not encouraged as they pose higher fire risk.


d)d) The minimum separation distance The minimum separation distance between an indoor and outdoor minor between an indoor and outdoor minor storages shall be 5m. If they are storages shall be 5m. If they are separated by a 2separated by a 2--hr fire rated wall hr fire rated wall capable of preventing the spread of capable of preventing the spread of fire, the separation distance may be fire, the separation distance may be measured in a horizontal plan around measured in a horizontal plan around the end of the wall which intervenes.the end of the wall which intervenes.

Storage in Fire Safety CabinetsStorage in Fire Safety Cabinets

1.1. Max capacity Max capacity –– 2L/m2L/m22

2.2. Can be at any level except basement Can be at any level except basement 3.3. Sprinkler building Sprinkler building –– 10 m separation distance 10 m separation distance between two groups (3 cabinets) of cabinets.between two groups (3 cabinets) of cabinets.4.4. NonNon--Sprinkler building Sprinkler building –– 10 m separation 10 m separation distance between two groups (2 cabinets) of distance between two groups (2 cabinets) of cabinets.cabinets.Quantity of storage per fire safety cabinet Quantity of storage per fire safety cabinet < 250L< 250L

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