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Building and Construction Authority

Application for permit to operate (PTO)

Apply for, renew, or manage PTO for lifts, escalators, or MCPS easily via the LEAP portal. Track status, pay fees, and download certificates online.

Last updated 9 March 2026

Lift, escalator, and mechanised car parking system (MCPS) owners and Supervisor Qualified Person (QP)/Specialist Professional Engineers (SPEs) can apply for a Permit to Operate (PTO) in the Lifts and Escalators Application Portal (LEAP).

What is LEAP?

LEAP is an online platform that automates the lifecycle of lifts, escalators, and MCPS from installation to termination. LEAP facilitates stakeholder involvement in the three main processes of PTOs: applying for a new PTO, renewing a PTO, and the recommissioning of lifts, escalators, and MCPS. 

LEAP allows owners of lifts, escalators, and MCPS to:

  • Apply for a new PTO

  • Renew a PTO

  • Update the ownership of lifts/escalators/MCPS

  • Update the change in Fixed Installation Service Contractors (FISCs) for the testing and maintenance of the lifts, escalators, or MCPS

  • Pay their PTO application fee and print past receipt(s) for previous PTO application fee payments

  • View the details of all lifts/escalators/MCPS under the owner

  • View and download the PTO certificate issued for the lifts, escalators and MCPS

  • Assign an owner representative to manage the lifts, escalators or MCPS on their behalf

  • Suspend or terminate the lift, escalator, or MCPS

How to apply for PTO

  1. Log In to LEAP

    • The owner or owner representative will need to log in to the LEAP system using the Singpass (for individual Homeowners) or Corppass (for L&E Corporate Owners).

  2. Apply for PTO or Renew PTO

    • Supervisor QP/SPE in lifts, escalators. and MCPS will be required to initiate a new PTO application process or recommissioning application process before routing the applications to owners.  

    • The owner or owner representative can commence the renewal of the PTO 3 months before the current expiry date.

    • Check the PTO status of your lift, escalator, or MCPS at BCA’s Search PTO Enquiry portal, or by scanning the QR code on the PTO certificate issued for the lift or escalator or MCPS.

  3. Pay PTO Application Fee

    • The owner or owner representative can make payment via the following methods:

      • E-payment (Credit Card)

      • E-payment (PayNow)

      • Bank transfer

    • GIRO payment can also be used for renewal applications through BCA’s PayBCA portal. The information on how to access eGiro is in the PayBCA User Guide, which can be downloaded from PayBCA portal.

For a comprehensive guide to the LEAP navigation process, please refer to the LEAP User Manuals. These manuals are available under “Quick Links” on the LEAP landing page.