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Building and Construction Authority

Registrable activities

Under the Building Control Act 1989, anyone installing, maintaining, inspecting or testing fixed installations must register with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

Last updated on 6 March 2026

Overview

The registrable activities and corresponding workheads are as follows:

Activity

eBACS Workhead

Fixed installation* works of lifts

RW02A

Maintenance/Inspection/Testing** of lifts

RW02B

Fixed installation works of escalators

RW03A

Maintenance/Inspection/Testing of escalators

RW03B

Fixed installation works of Mechanised Car Parking Systems (MCPS)

RW04A

Maintenance/Inspection/Testing of MCPS

RW04B

* Fixed installation works refers to– (a) installation of any fixed installation; (b) the carrying out of such major alteration or replacement works as may be prescribed in respect of any fixed installation; or (c) the testing and commissioning, following the completion of any works mentioned in (a) or (b), of any fixed installation.

** Registrants performing this class of registrable activity are required to comply with different conditions of registration, depending on the type of lifts the Registrants maintain, inspect, and/or test.

Useful resources on registrable activities

Permit To Operate (PTO) Lifts and Escalators

A valid Permit to Operate (PTO) is required before Fixed Installations owners can operate their Fixed Installations equipment. The PTO ensures that the Fixed Installations meet all safety and maintenance standards.

Building owners can apply for a PTO through the Lifts and Escalators Application (LEAP) Portal (opens in new tab). For details on applying for a Permit to Operate (PTO), please refer to the PTO application process guide.

Forms and Certificates

Stakeholders must use specific forms and certificates when conducting registrable activities.