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BCA

PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR POST-INSTALLED REINFORCEMENT

Practical Guide For Post-Installed Reinforcement

Keywords: Eota Technical Report Tr 069, Aces, Design Resistance Method, Ss En 1992-1-1, Pir, Fastening, Anchorage, Post-installed Reinforcement

Published Date: 03 March 2025
Effective Date: 03 March 2025

Announcements
SCDF

SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE (SCDF) SERVICE TRANSFORMATION UPDATE

As part of our service transformation, we would like to inform you that SCDF has made the following changes to our services: a) SCDF General Enquiry and Fire Hazard Reporting hotlines have been merged. The public can reach SCDF hotline at 1800 280 0000. b) All non-emergency contact numbers on the SCDF website have been replaced with the online https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/feedback . 2. feedback form at Please circulate this notification to all relevant members within your Institution/Association/Board/Workgroup. It is important that all stakeholders are aware of this change to ensure smooth communication with SCDF for non-emergency matters.

Keywords: Transformation, Scdf Transformation, Service Transformation, Service

Published Date: 03 March 2025
Effective Date: 03 March 2025

Requirements
SCDF

AMENDMENTS TO FIRE CODE 2023 3RD BATCH OF AMENDMENTS

SCDF would like to issue the 3rd batch of amendments to the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023 (Fire Code 2023). The amendments, which were deliberated and accepted by the Fire Code Review Committee are attached as Annex A of this circular. 2. Amendments stipulated in Annex A shall take effect from the date specified therein. Qualified Persons who wish to comply with the requirements in this Circular for any proposed plans of fire safety works for new buildings or existing buildings to be submitted during the 6month grace period (i.e., 3 Mar 2025 to 3 Sep 2025) can do so and are not required to apply for waivers. Such plans that are submitted to SCDF for approval on or after the effective date shall be subject to the amendments made to the Fire Code.

Keywords: Fire Code 2023, 3rd Batch, Amendments

Published Date: 03 March 2025
Effective Date: 03 March 2025

Grant Calls / Call for Submissions
BCA

LAUNCH OF RIE2025 COT GRANT CALL 6

Launch of Cities of Tomorrow RIE2025 Grant Call 6

Keywords: Cities of Tomorrow, Rie2025, Cot

Published Date: 26 February 2025
Effective Date: 27 February 2025

Reminder
BCA

MOM-BCA ADVISORY ON HIRING OF PHANTOM WORKERS

MOM-BCA Joint Advisory on Hiring of Phantom Workers

Keywords: Crs, Efma, Phantom Local Worker

Published Date: 14 February 2025
Effective Date: 14 February 2025

Advisories
URA

CLARIFICATION ON CONVERSION OF SURPLUS CAR PARKING SPACES (URA)

Clarification on Conversion of Surplus Car Parking Spaces

Keywords: Additional Gfa, Lta, Surplus Car Parking Spaces, Cbd Incentive Scheme

Published Date: 07 February 2025
Effective Date: 07 February 2025

Promotional
URA

REVISIONS TO REJUVENATION INCENTIVE SCHEMES FOR STRATEGIC AREAS

Revisions to Rejuvenation Incentive Schemes for Strategic Areas

Keywords: Strategic Developmentincentive (sdi) Scheme, Rejuvenation, Cbd Incentive (cbdi) Scheme

Published Date: 07 February 2025
Effective Date: 07 February 2025

Requirements
LTA

USE OF ENHANCED FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT OVER WATER PIPE AT TRAFFIC JUNCTIONS, BUS LANES AND BUS BAYS

Use of Enhanced Flexible Pavement Over Water Pipe at Traffic Junctions, Bus Lanes and Bus Bays

Keywords: Rigid Pavement Waiver, Stone Mastic Asphalt, Enhanced Flexible Pavement, Pub, Over Water Pipe

Published Date: 24 January 2025
Effective Date: 24 January 2025

Requirements
BCA

BCA-URA - JOINT CIRCULAR ON UPDATES TO CORENET X IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

In our circular dated 26 September 2023, industry was informed of the implementation plan for CORENET X. The intention remains unchanged, that all projects should transit to the new regulatory approval process in phases. Over the past year, agencies have been in close dialogue with industry partners and practitioners. The feedback from industry has been useful in refining our processes and re-calibrating our implementation strategies, to facilitate a smoother transition.The adjustments to the implementation plan are outlined in this circular, including key steps that industry should take to prepare for CORENET X implementation

Keywords: Ura, Corenet X

Published Date: 23 January 2025
Effective Date: 23 January 2025

Reminder
BCA

SAFE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF OUTRIGGERS OR OVERHEAD SUPPORTS FOR SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS

Circular on Safe Design and Installation of Outriggers or Overhead Supports for Suspended Scaffolds

Keywords: Authorised Examiner, Outriggers, Coi, Approved Scaffold Contractors, Asc, Overhead Supports, Mom, Suspended Scaffolds, Gondola, Certificate of Inspection

Published Date: 10 January 2025
Effective Date: 10 January 2025

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