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Safety and Standards

Find out more about Accessibility, Amusement Rides, Applications and Licences, Building Control Act, Civil Defence Public Shelters, Construction Quality, Enforcement Actions, Lifts, Escalators and Mechanised Car Parking Systems, and Periodic Building Inspection here.

Last updated 13 March 2026

Building Control Act

Learn about Singapore’s Building Control Act and its role in ensuring building safety, accessibility, sustainability, and quality. Explore key regulations, approved documents, and codes that guide the nation’s built environment.

Accessibility

Creating a barrier-free Singapore for all. BCA is committed to shaping an inclusive environment where everyone—including persons with disabilities, the elderly, and families with young children—can live and move with independence. Explore the regulations and standards that guide this vision.

Construction Quality

Learn about BCA’s construction quality schemes, including CONQUAS®, Quality Mark, accreditation and certification schemes, and guidebooks to promote improved workmanship and higher quality standards.

Applications and Licenses

Whether you are starting a new construction project, managing a facility, or importing materials, BCA provides the regulatory framework to ensure safety and quality. Use this section to access the specific applications, guidelines, and submission procedures for your project needs.

Periodic Building Inspections

Building safety inspections and maintenance requirements to ensure structural integrity and public safety.

Enforcement Actions

This page sets out the enforcement actions taken for contraventions of laws and regulations administered by BCA, excluding enforcement actions taken against individual homeowners.

Lifts, Escalators and Mechanised Car Parking Systems

BCA regulates the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of lifts, escalators, and mechanised car parking systems (MCPS) to ensure public safety. Access to obtain information on the key regulatory requirements, BIM and PWM.

Amusement rides

BCA regulates the safety of amusement rides in Singapore through the Amusement Rides Safety Act and Regulations 2011. Access to learn key statutory duties, permit application process and incident reporting requirements.

Civil Defence Public Shelters

Ensure legal compliance for Civil Defence Public Shelters by following BCA’s regulations. Safeguard occupants with approved shelter designs and tests.