Under the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations 2005, import, transport and storage of petroleum and flammable materials (P&FM) are under the SCDF licensing control. Anyone who intends to import, transport or store petroleum or flammable materials beyond the stipulated exemption quantities which are mentioned in some later sections in this webpage is required to obtain a licence from SCDF.
Petroleum Storage & Transportation
Introduction
Petroleum storage and transportation or other related activities are considered dangerous as they pose a threat to life and property in the event of fire. Hence application for their issuance is mandatory to achieve a safer working environment. The licensing authority is the Licensing Branch of the Central Enforcement Department of SCDF.
Licensable Products
This is the complete list of licensable products. ( *, 86.50 KB )
• Petroleum
CLASS 0
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
CLASS I
Liquid Petroleum with a Flash Point below 23°C
CLASS II
Liquid Petroleum with a Flash Point between 23°C and 60°C
CLASS III
Liquid Petroleum with a Flash Point between 61°C and 93°C
• Flammable Materials
Flammable Materials listed in the Second Schedule of the Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials) Regulations 2005.
Application for licenses
a) Manual Submission (for foreign registered vehicle ONLY)
The application form should be sent to:
Licensing Branch
Central Enforcement Department
HQ Singapore Civil Defence Force
91 Ubi Avenue 4
Singapore 408827
HAZMAT TRANSPORT DRIVER PERMIT (HTDP) COURSE
(Accredited by the Singapore Civil Defence Force)
Drivers involved in the transportation and handling of hazardous materials on Singapore roads as required by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
• Explain the 9 classes of hazardous substances and their identifications
• Explain the purpose and legislation requirements on the transportation of hazardous materials
• Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of the drivers in any emergency
• Appreciate the basic principles on the chemistry of fire and be able to operate a fire extinguisher effectively
COVERAGE
• Hazard Identification & Information Systems
• Hazards Classes
• Role and responsibilities of Hazmat Transport Drivers
• Control on the Transportation of Hazmat by Road
• Transportation Emergency Response Plan (TERP)
• Emergency Response Procedures Guides
• Basic Fire Fighting (theory and practical demonstration)
END OF COURSE
Upon passing a theory test, participants will receive a Statement of Test Results. This will enable them to apply for a Hazardous Materials Transport Driver Permit (HTDP) from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
FEE
$180 per participant + GST
DURATION
1 Day (0830 - 1730 hrs)
