Fire Code

This Chapter stipulates requirements relating to the certification of building materials and equipment regulated by SCDF under the Product Listing Scheme. These requirements include the acceptable test standards, certification schemes and surveillance regimes for these regulated fire safety products and materials (referred to as “products” for simplicity) (refer to Table 11A), as well as the duties required of the various parties involved in the certification process. For the full list of requirements, this Chapter shall be read in conjunction with the Fire Safety Act (FSA) and its subsidiary legislations, as well as CT 12 of SAC’s “Criteria for Product Certification Bodies (Regulated Fire Safety Products)”. 

“Accredited certification body” (CB) refers to a body corporate or corporation incorporated or constituted under the law of Singapore, accredited under the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC)’s certification body accreditation scheme administered by the Enterprise Singapore Board.

“Accredited laboratory” refers to a body corporate or corporation providing laboratory testing services, which is accredited under SAC’s laboratory accreditation scheme administered by the Enterprise Singapore Board, or recognised under the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Agreement/ Arrangement between Singapore and other countries.

“Certificate of Conformity” refers to a certificate issued by CBs for a regulated fire safety product that meets product testing standards and certification requirements. These certified products shall be recorded in a product directory on the CB’s website for reference and verification of the CoCs’ validity.

“Declaration of Compliance” refers to a declaration of information associated with or related to a batch of certified regulated fire safety products. DoCs serve a similar purpose as serial labels, and are issued for non-discrete systems, such as fire-rated ceilings and fire-rated floors. Refer to Table 11A for products that require DoCs.

“Discrete system” refers to a regulated fire safety product on which it is physically practicable and/or effective to affix a product label for identification purposes. Such products include fire doors, landing valves, and fire extinguishers.

“Local representative” refers to the Singapore-registered agent/ partner appointed by a foreign CoC holder, in order for its certified regulated fire safety products to be supplied in Singapore.

“Mutual Recognition Arrangement” or “Mutual Recognition Agreement” refers to the arrangements signed between SAC and other international assessment bodies, which mutually recognise reports and certificates issued by an accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) as equivalent to their own accreditation requirements.

“Non-discrete system” refers to a regulated fire safety product on which it is not physically practicable or effective to affix a product label, for example on walls, floors and cables. Suppliers are instead issued with DoC certificates for these products.

“Product listing scheme” refers to the third party certification scheme administered by SCDF for regulated fire safety products.

“Scheme Type 1b” consists of type testing of a sample of a production. Every subsequent batch shall also be tested or inspected. Refer to Table 11A for the test requirements.

“Scheme Type 2” consists of type testing of a sample during initial certification, and subsequent surveillance testing of samples from the market (i.e., warehouse, project site, etc.) to check that items produced fulfil the specified requirements. 

“Scheme Type 5” consists of type testing and factory inspection during initial certification, and ongoing assessment of the entire quality management system, including auditing the production process and management system. Surveillance testing of the product is done either from the market or at the point of production, or both, to check that items produced fulfil the specified requirements.

“Serial label” refers to a certification label issued by CBs, with unique serial numbers. These are affixed to certified regulated fire safety products categorised as discrete systems, such as fire-rated doors and fire alarm panels. Such labels allow tracing of these products to their corresponding CoC and the specific installation location of each product. Refer to Table 11A for products that require serial labels.

"Surveillance window”, also known as “surveillance cycle”, refers to the period of 12, 36 or 60 months (depending on product category, as stipulated in Table 11A), starting the date that a CoC is issued in relation to a regulated fire safety product, and every subsequent period of 12, 36 or 60 months or shorter, if the CoC expires, or is terminated or withdrawn. Products may be subject to post-certification testing and/or inspections, based on the surveillance window.

“Suspension of CoC” refers to the temporary invalidation of a CoC by a CB under circumstances not limited to the following:

1. Non-compliance to any component of the surveillance regime;

2. Products are suspected to not meet fire safety requirements, but are still in the process of being tested/ investigated; and

3. CoC holder breaching the CB’s terms and conditions (including non-payment of fees).

“Termination of CoC” refers to the cancellation of a CoC, either on the request of the CoC holder before its expiry, or due to reasons not related to fire safety. Examples of such circumstances include: 

1. CoC holder ceases to supply the product due to business considerations (e.g., shutting down of business/undergoes liquidation); and

2. CoC holder fails to take adequate rectification measures within the given timeframe, despite being suspended for a breach in the CB’s terms and conditions (including non-payment of fees).

“Type testing”, also known as prototype testing, refers to testing of a product according to the test standard(s) for that product for the application of CoC, as specified in Table 11A.

“Withdrawal of CoC” refers to the cancellation of a CoC by the CB under circumstances not limited to the following: 

1. Non-compliance with the requirements of the Product Listing Scheme, including:

   1. regulated fire safety product that is supplied to the industry differs from the prototype described in the CoC and laboratory test report;

   2. misuse of certification mark, logo and certificates; and

   3. supply of products from a factory. which differs from the factory declared during the CoC application.

2. Failure to take adequate rectification measures within the given timeframe, despite being suspended for a fire-safety-related non-compliance, or

3. Non-compliance that indicates failure of production process to consistently produce products of acceptable quality, including:

   1. failure or refusal of test/analysis of the product; and

   2. the surveillance regime is not completed within the surveillance window.

4. Other reasons related to fire safety. 

All regulated fire safety products shall be certified and have valid CoCs before they can be used on/in buildings as part of fire safety works in Singapore (henceforth, for the purpose of this Chapter, “use in Singapore” shall be taken to mean “on/in buildings as part of fire safety works in Singapore”).

Certification of regulated fire safety products under the Product Listing Scheme shall be based on test report(s) that were issued within the specified timeframes, as listed below.

1. A valid CoC is as defined under Part V of the FSA.

2. A CoC for regulated fire safety products is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.

3. A CoC which is terminated, expired or withdrawn shall be considered permanently invalid, whereas a CoC which is suspended shall be considered temporarily invalid till the suspension is lifted.

4. The status of the CoC will determine whether the regulated fire safety products are permitted to be supplied and used in Singapore. Information relating to the CoCs, including the status, can be verified against CBs’ online directories.

   1. For products with valid CoCs at the date of delivery to the project site, i.e. not suspended, terminated, expired or withdrawn, these are permitted to be used in Singapore.

   2. For products with CoCs that are not valid on the date of delivery to the project site, i.e. suspended, terminated, expired or withdrawn, usage of these products in Singapore is prohibited.

   3. Notwithstanding (1), for products with CoCs that were valid on the date of delivery, but are subsequently withdrawn, usage of the affected batches of such products in Singapore is subject to further assessment and investigation by SCDF and/or the CBs.

   4. Notwithstanding (1), for products with CoCs that were valid on the date of delivery, but are subsequently suspended for fire safety reasons, e.g. pending investigation, it is not recommended that such products be used, as the investigation may show that the products are non-compliant and cannot be used (e.g. products that have been installed will need to be replaced/removed).

   5. CBs shall not allow the termination of a CoC which is suspended for fire safety reasons, or which is under investigation by SCDF.

1. Regulated fire safety products used in fire safety works shall be certified by a local certification body accredited by SAC.

2. Regulated fire safety products shall be accompanied by test reports from testing laboratories accredited by SAC or recognised by SAC via the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) MRA.

3. Any new CB participating in the PLS shall notify SCDF, in writing, of its accreditation by SAC, and submit its Certificate of Accreditation and Schedule issued by SAC for SCDF’s record. SCDF may request for additional information from the CB.

1. General requirements

   CoCs issued for products intended for use in Singapore shall bear SAC’s accreditation mark.

2. Information submitted for new CoC applications

   The following information, at minimum, shall be submitted to a CB for application of a CoC. Where the information/documents are not provided in English, an official English translation, endorsed by a Notary Public, shall also be provided:

   1. CoC applicant details, including:

      1. Unique Entity Number (UEN) issued by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), or foreign equivalent, where applicable;

      2. Full names of the company directors, or equivalent;

      3. Name, address, contact number and email address of the company;

      4. Where the applicant is a foreign company, the details of the appointed local representative, for parts (1)(a) through (1)(c) shall also be included; and

      5. Proof of partnership between the local representative and foreign CoC holder.

   2. Manufacturer’s details, for all of the manufacturing plants of components of the regulated fire safety product affecting fire safety, including:

      1. Country, name, address, contact number and email address of the manufacturer.

   3. Certification scheme details, including:

      1. Product category as classified under Table 11A; and

      2. Certification scheme, according to Cl 11.2.10 – 11.2.12.

   4. Product details, including:

      1. Brand and model, as determined by the manufacturer;

      2. Density and weight, where applicable, measured in kg/m³ and kg, respectively;

      3. Dimensions, where applicable, measured in mm; and

      4. Latest product catalogue stipulating the specifications and user instructions.

   5. Details of type tests, including:

      1. The reference number of the test report;

      2. Test standards (including version of the test standard, i.e. year) which the product is tested to;

      3. Description of the product component and manner of test, where applicable (e.g. tested with the core face exposed to heat);

      4. Outcome of the test, in terms of fire performance (e.g. 60-min integrity), where applicable;

      5. Insulation test results, where applicable; and

      6. Integrity test results, where applicable.

3. Documents submitted for new CoC applications - The following documents shall also be submitted for CoC applications:

   1. Test reports, including the full type test reports and other test(s) required by the CB (e.g. material tests), which shall be:

      1. In full colour; and

      2. Bear the brand and model of the regulated fire safety product.

   2. For each test report, the credentials of the accredited laboratory which issued the test report, including:

      1. Documentation that the test laboratory is accredited by SAC or recognised by SAC via ILAC MRA and

      2. The accreditation scope indicating the test laboratory is accredited to perform such a test.

4. Information and documents submitted for renewal of CoC.

   CoC holders shall submit the information stipulated in Cl 11.3.5b.(1) and (2) and provide the date of issue of the very first CoC that had been issued for the product (i.e. “Original date of issue”). The CB shall make an assessment on whether there is a need to submit information stipulated in Cl 11.3.5b.(3) – (5), as well as documents stipulated in Cl 11.3.5c.(1) and (2). CB may require submission of any further information/documents as it deems fit.

1. Information displayed on CoC

   1. In addition to the information stipulated in Cl.11.3.5b., the CoC shall display the following information:

      1. CoC reference number;

      2. Date of issue for the present CoC (i.e. date of the latest renewal of the CoC);

      3. Date of expiry for the present CoC;

      4. In the case of revisions made to a CoC, a summary of the key changes shall be reflected in the appendix of the CoC; and

      5. In the case of renewed CoCs, the reference number of the CoC immediately prior to the present one (i.e. “Previous CoC number”) shall be indicated on the new CoC, in brackets under the new number.

   2. Notwithstanding Cl.11.4.1a.(1), the following information shall not be displayed on the CoC:

      1. Full names of the company directors, or equivalent, of the CoC holder and local representative;

      2. Contact number and email address of the CoC holder and local representative;

      3. Proof of partnership between the local representative and foreign CoC holder;

      4. Manufacturer’s name, address, contact number and email address; and

      5. Latest product catalogue stipulating the specifications and user instructions.

2. Information displayed on CB online directory

   1. The following information relating to all CoCs that have been issued and are still valid; and CoCs which were terminated, withdrawn or which expired in the past 5 years, shall be displayed on the CBs’ online directories that are accessible by the general public:

      1. CoC reference number;

      2. The reference number of the CoC immediately prior to the present one (i.e., “Previous CoC number”);

      3. Date of issue for the present CoC (date of the latest renewal of the CoC);

      4. Date of expiry for the present CoC;

      5. CoC holder details, including:

         1. Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) Company Unique Entity Number (UEN), or foreign equivalent, where applicable;

         2. Company name and address; and

         3. Where the applicant is a foreign company, the details of the appointed local representative, for parts (i) and (ii) shall also be included.

      6. Country of manufacture;

      7. Product category;

      8. Certification scheme, according to Cl.11.2.10 – Cl.11.2.12;

      9. Brand and model, as determined by the manufacturer;

      10. Product description as printed on the CoC;

      11. Test reference number(s), as printed on the CoC;

      12. Test standard (incl. year) the product is tested to; and

      13. Product’s fire performance (e.g., 60 min integrity and 60 min insulation), where applicable; and

      14. The present status of CoCs certified by CBs shall be published on CBs’ online directories, with the following information:

          1. The statuses shall reflect one of the following classifications: “valid”; “suspended (fire safety reasons)” (e.g., non-completion of surveillance regime); “suspended (not fire safety reasons)” (e.g., non-payment of fees); “terminated”; “expired” or “withdrawn”;

          2. the effective date of the present status shall be indicated; and

          3. any changes in status of CoCs shall be updated within 5 working days.

   2. The online directories shall be accessible at all times; in the event of downtime such as server error, the CB shall write to SCDF and SAC within 24 hours, to

      1. Notify the authorities of the downtime; and

      2. Detail the actions being taken to rectify the issue.

The following requirements apply for the renewal of a CoC:

1. Prior to expiry of the CoC, a recertification review shall be conducted before CB can renew the CoC.

2. The renewed CoC is valid for 5 years, commencing the day after the expiry date of the previous CoC. For illustration, a CoC with expiry date on 15 Oct 2020, when renewed, would have a new issue date of 16 Oct 2020, and an expiry date of 15 Oct 2025.

1. Transfer of CoC between CBs is only allowed for CoCs that are still valid. Valid CoCs are those that are not expired, withdrawn, terminated or suspended.

2. In addition to the requirements in Cl.11.3.5, subject to Cl.11.4.3c., the following documents shall be submitted to the new CB:

   1. Present CoC;

   2. Declaration from the CoC holder that the current CoC is valid;

   3. Signed declaration from the previous CB that there are no outstanding issues that require rectification (e.g., failed/ missed surveillance tests, pending investigations by SCDF, etc.);

   4. Type test reports;

   5. Additional test reports (if applicable); and

   6. All records of surveillance regime reports for testing and inspections that have been completed for the currently valid CoC.

   Note: Items (3) and (6) shall be provided directly from one CB to another.

3. For transfer of CoCs, type test reports submitted as stipulated in Cl 11.4.3b. can be the same test report that was submitted when applying for the present CoC, unless otherwise directed by the CB.

4. For transfer of CoCs, the new CB may permit CoCs previously certified to Scheme 5 to be changed to Scheme 1b, provided the surveillance regime requirements (i.e., surveillance tests over multiple years and current surveillance window) have been fulfilled.

5. If the surveillance regime for that surveillance window has not been completed, transfer of CoCs are not allowed:

   1. Within the final 6 months of a surveillance window, or

   2. If there is at least 6 months left to the end of the surveillance window, but the new CB determines there is insufficient time to complete the surveillance regime prior to the lapse of the surveillance window.

      

6. Once the intention to transfer CoC has been indicated to the current CB, the said CB shall stop issuing labels or DoCs for the product.

7. The validity of the transferred CoC shall be limited to the remaining lifespan of the recently-valid CoC.

   

8. The new CB with which the CoC is held shall comply with the following, in addition to the certification requirements as stipulated in Cl 11.3.5:

   1. The new CB shall ensure the brand, model, manufacturing site and test standards of the regulated fire safety product is the same as that of the previous CoC; and

   2. The surveillance window for the transferred CoC shall be determined with reference to the CoC’s original issue date.

1. Where a CoC holder wishes to list their product with multiple CBs, the applicant shall declare the status of certification held with the present CB(s), for verification by the new CB.

2. For regulated fire safety products with existing valid CoC(s) with other CB(s), application for a CoC from a new CB shall be treated as a new application, and comply with requirements in Cl 11.3.5. The existence of CoCs for the same products (valid or otherwise) issued by other CBs does not change how the new CB should certify the product, similar to how it would certify any new regulated fire safety product.

3. The results from surveillance tests conducted by a CB shall not be used by another CB to fulfil the surveillance regime requirements for the same product. However, the same surveillance test results may be used by another CB to fulfil the surveillance regime requirements for the same product, provided all of the following minimum requirements are complied with:

   1. The surveillance test is conducted within the surveillance window for all the CoCs the test is intended to fulfil;

   2. The product manufacturer, composition, fire seal, design and fire rating are identical;

   3. Each of the CBs which had issued a CoC for the product -

      1. are agreeable to the terms and methodology of the sampling, including the choice of sample and test laboratory, sampling location, sampling methodology; and

      2. witness the sampling of the product, and ensure the chain-of-custody when delivering the product to the test laboratory.

1. The CB shall remind the CoC holders to complete their surveillance tests, if yet to be completed, 6 months and 3 months prior to the end of the surveillance window.

2. Where sampling is required, the CB shall select the sample for the surveillance test/inspection.

3. The CB shall take all reasonable measures to ensure the chain-of-custody of samples meant for surveillance testing. This may include, but not limited to, signing on the sample, ensuring it cannot be tampered with, and verifying the sample has reached the test laboratory.

4. The CB shall immediately suspend the CoC if the necessary surveillance tests/ inspections are not completed within the surveillance window.

5. Surveillance tests are only considered to be completed after the CB has received the surveillance test report, indicating a ‘pass’ result, or a result meeting the intended performance of the product, as stated in the CoC, from an accredited test laboratory. CoC holders are thus advised not to wait till the last minute to arrange for their surveillance tests.

6. For avoidance of doubt, where surveillance tests are required in Table 11A, the first surveillance window commences from the date of issue of the CoC. Test reports submitted for the CoC application do not exempt the product from having to undergo surveillance testing for the first window.

   

   Note: The above table is applicable for products with 1-year surveillance windows. For products with multiple-year windows, this would apply to the final year of the surveillance window.

7. In the case of CoC holders who are sole proprietors, the CB shall verify against the annual submission of ACRA records provided by the CoC holder to ensure that the business licence is renewed. In the event the licence is not renewed, the CoC shall be suspended.

1. The party that intends to own the CoC, whether local or foreign, shall submit the application for the CoC.

2. Foreign companies that intend to apply for a CoC to supply regulated fire safety products in Singapore, shall engage a local representative, prior to submitting the application for a CoC.

1. CoC holders, and, where applicable, local representatives, shall inform CBs of any other changes (e.g., CoC holder/ local representative contact information), where the information differs from that submitted during the CoC application.

2. CoC holders and local representatives shall inform CBs of any changes to the product from the prototype that was tested when applying for the CoC.

CoC holders/ local representatives shall carry out the following in relation to the surveillance regime:

1. Facilitate the conduct of factory inspections and surveillance tests (as stipulated in Table 11A), or unscheduled tests required by SCDF or the CB to verify conformity of the products;

2. Make arrangements with the CB on the date/ time of sampling and inspection; and

3. Provide the necessary support for the purpose of the surveillance regime (e.g., fabricating door frame for fire test involving fire-rated doors, ensure availability of samples, provide the relevant information such as location of the relevant samples, as requested by the CB).

With reference to Regulation 10(2)(g) of the Fire Safety (Regulated Fire Safety Products) Regulations 2020, location refers to the exact address, including unit number, where applicable, where the regulated fire safety product is installed.

1. With reference to Regulation 6(2)(b) of the Fire Safety (Regulated Fire Safety Products) Regulations 2020, documentary evidence of the location may include the Purchase Order, Delivery Order, SCDF Notice of Approval, and/ or contractual agreement indicating that the certified regulated fire safety product is or will be installed at the specific location.

2. With reference to Regulation 6(2)(b) of the Fire Safety (Regulated Fire Safety Products) Regulations 2020, the exact address of where each product is installed, including unit number, where applicable, shall be recorded.

3. For regulated fire safety products that are to be issued with DoCs as stipulated in Table 11A, every project where that regulated fire safety product is installed shall be issued with a DoC, even if the threshold for site inspection stated in Table 11A is not met.

In the event that the serial labels are missing or damaged, a police report shall be lodged before replacement labels can be obtained from the CBs. A copy of this report shall be furnished to the CB, when requesting for replacement of labels. An investigation by the CB shall also be conducted on the nature of the damage and/or loss, with the findings reported to SCDF for accountability. 

Exemption: If labels are returned to the CB with the serial numbers still legible, a police report is not required.

1. Serial labels affixed to regulated fire safety products shall be water-proof and tamper-proof, and shall include a Quick Response (QR) code that stores the following information on an online database, which can be read by scanning the QR code: 

   1. CoC holder company name;

   2. CoC holder ACRA UEN;

   3. CoC reference number;

   4. Brief product description;

   5. Exact location, including unit number, where applicable, where the regulated fire safety product is installed; and

   6. The status of the label (“valid” or “void”)

   Note: The status of the label will be ‘void’ if SCDF detects discrepancies relating to the use of serial labels and digitally voided the serial label.

2. Serial labels for the following products are exempt from the need to have a QR code:

   1. Exit sign;

   2. Emergency lighting (self-contained);

   3. Fire hose reel;

   4. Standby fire hose;

   5. Door closer;

   6. Portable fire extinguisher;

   7. Landing valve; and

   8. Breeching inlet.

3. The following information shall be printed on the label itself:

   1. Product category;

   2. Unique serial number;

   3. CB’s logo or CB’s certification mark; and

   4. Fire rating, where applicable.

With reference to Section 57(5) of the FSA, where fire safety works involve the use of regulated fire safety products, Qualified Persons shall carry out inspections of the fire safety products, including but not limited to, the following:

1. Verify that the regulated fire safety product(s) have valid CoC(s) and that the CoC(s) match exactly with the products used;

2. Verify that the regulated fire safety product(s) are affixed with serial labels, or issued with DoCs, if said products are stipulated to have labels or DoCs issued in Table 11A; and

3. Where there are serial labels or DoCs, verify that the serial label affixed on the product, or the DoC issued for the product, are accurate and match exactly with the product.

In addition to the aforementioned requirements this chapter, the following requirements apply to these specific regulated fire safety products.

1. For composite panels used as cladding, samples of composite panels, except for honeycomb panels, shall be taken from every project site for surveillance testing, as stated in Table 11A. If there is no testing from project sites for the surveillance window, the surveillance test is to be conducted annually.

   Note: For honeycomb panels, the requirement for testing of samples from project sites as part of the surveillance regime will be introduced at a later stage.

2. For composite panels used as cladding or roofing, CoC holders shall ensure that critical product information is printed on the composite panels, as well as their protective film, for traceability. The printing shall be legible, permanent and conspicuously located, such that the information is readable on each panel. The critical product information shall, at minimum, include:

   1. Product brand and model;

   2. CoC reference number;

   3. Fire performance; and

   4. Date of manufacture.

1. Requirements for CoC

   1. The brand, model and test report number of hardware shall be displayed on the CoC, including, but not limited to:

      1. Door closer (excluding surface-mounted door closers and floor springs);

      2. Locks and latches (electromechanically operated);

      3. Door coordinator devices;

      4. Door bolts;

      5. Lever handles and knots;

      6. Mechanical locks and latches;

      7. Emergency exit devices;

      8. Panic exit devices;

      9. Single axis hinges;

      10. Cylinders for locks; and

      11. Mechatronic cylinders.

   2. Fire-rated doors of different fire-ratings shall be issued with separate CoCs (i.e., one CoC for each fire-rating), unless all of the following requirements can be met:

      1. the product manufacturer is identical;

      2. the composition (e.g., construction materials) is identical;

      3. the fire seal (e.g., intumescent seal) is identical;

      4. the design (e.g., vision panel) is identical;

      5. the thickness is at least as thick as the prototype test sample; and

      6. the CB assesses that listing the products together does not compromise the assessment of whether each product is compliant.

      For example, if a ½-hr and 1-hr door are both manufactured by the same manufacturer, are of identical composition, fire seal, design, etc. these may be listed together, subject to the CB’s assessment that grouping the models does not compromise the assessment of whether each is compliant. However, if the 2-hr model is of a different composition, the 2-hr door should be listed with a separate CoC.

2. Requirements for door closers

   1. Door closers (regardless if concealed, surface-mounted or floor-mounted) shall have their own CoCs.

   2. The 6-digit coding system indicating the performance of the door closer, as stipulated in EN 1154, shall be imprinted on the door closer.

   3. The following statement shall be included in the appendix of the CoC:

      “For surface-mounted door closers, the selected door closer shall meet the performance requirements needed for the respective fire-rated door, in accordance with SS 332 Cl 6 Annex C.

      Surface-mounted door closers tested with uninsulated fire-rated doors can be installed on insulated or uninsulated fire-rated doors (subject to the maximum fire-rating attained by the door closer in a fire test). Surface-mounted door closers tested with insulated fire-rated doors can only be installed on insulated fire-rated doors.

      Floor-mounted door closers (floor spring) shall only be installed on fire-rated doors, subject to the maximum fire-rating attained by the floor spring in a fire test.”

3. Requirements for digital locksets

   1. Digital locksets shall have their own CoCs.

   2. Digital locksets tested on uninsulated fire-rated doors can be used on insulated or uninsulated fire-rated doors.

   3. Digital locksets tested on insulated fire-rated doors shall only be used on insulated fire-rated doors, unless otherwise assessed by a test laboratory recognised as stated in Cl.11.3.4b..

   4. Notwithstanding (2) and (3), the fire resistance rating of the digital locksets shall be higher than or equivalent to the fire-rated door.

4. Clustering of surveillance test

   The surveillance test result for one CoC for a fire-rated door shall not be used to fulfil the surveillance test requirements of another CoC issued by the same CB, unless all of the following requirements are complied with:

   1. The surveillance test is conducted within the surveillance window for all the CoCs the test is intended to fulfil;

   2. The product manufacturer, composition, fire seal, design and fire rating of the products are identical;

   3. Where the surveillance test is meant to fulfil the surveillance requirements of products with different fire-ratings, the test shall meet the testing requirements of the product with the highest fire rating; and

   4. The CB assesses that the sharing of surveillance tests results does not compromise the assessment of whether each product is compliant.