CoC and DoC Review for SCDF Regulated Fire Safety Products
Certificate of Conformity Singapore fire products review, Declaration of Compliance checks and the CoC/DoC/label comparison under Table 11A.
CoC, DoC and FSC02 — definitions
| Document | Issued by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | SAC-accredited Certification Body recognised by SCDF | Certifies that a product or system meets the test standards and certification requirements of Table 11A. Recorded in the CB’s online directory. |
| Declaration of Compliance (DoC) | Issued to the CoC holder, where Table 11A requires it | Declares information for a batch of certified products — used for non-discrete systems such as fire-rated floors and ceilings, instead of serial labels. |
| Serial label / certified mark | Under the Certification Body’s scheme | Physical representation of compliance on discrete products such as fire-rated doors, dampers and extinguishers. |
| FSC02 | Appropriate QP | QP’s certification or endorsement that the applicable products installed in the project are compliant and correctly installed. |
Not all fire-rated products require the same documents. The table below groups products by their typical Table 11A requirement.
CoC and DoC comparison table (SCDF Table 11A)
| Product category (Table 11A ref.) | CoC required | DoC required | Serial label or certified mark | FSC02 endorsement | Typical QP verification documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Products generally requiring CoC + DoC | |||||
| Fire-rated partition — compartment wall, protected shaft 4.1–4.3 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC appendix, DoC, system test report, wall height and framing details, board layers, joints and penetrations, site photos |
| Fire-rated floor 5 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC and issue number, DoC, system and material test reports, supporting structure, loadbearing capacity, joints, penetrations, site photos |
| Fire-rated ceiling and ceiling protection 6.1–6.3 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC appendix, DoC, suspension system, board layers, services and light-fitting interfaces, access panels |
| Fire-rated enclosure / spraying material; protection to steel, firefighting systems and building services 7.1–7.3 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC scope for element type and period, DoC, section sizes, thickness records, enclosure build-up |
| Smoke barrier 8.2 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, installed extent and fixing details, interface with smoke-control design |
| Fire-rated duct system 9 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, duct size and orientation limits, hangers, penetration sealing, access doors |
| Fire-stopping material, including fire-rated collars 11 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC scope (substrate, service type, size, gap), DoC, penetration schedule, photographs of each typical seal |
| Fire-rated glass block / glass partition 12 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, glass type and thickness, frame, glazing beads, maximum pane size, fixings |
| Intumescent coating system 27 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, primer and topcoat within system, section factors, DFT schedule and readings |
| Fire-rated roof covering 35.2 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, roof build-up, substrate and fixing details |
| Composite panel for external-wall cladding 36 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, project DoC, panel core and build-up, framing and fixing system, cavity barriers |
| Engineered timber 38 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, product grade and dimensions, fire design basis, connections and protection |
| Solar PV module — roof-mounted (specified) / wall-mounted or wall-integrated 39.1–39.2 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, module model and wattage range, mounting configuration and location |
| Coldroom material — non-fire-rated and fire-rated 40.1–40.2 | Yes | Yes | DoC is the representation of compliance | Listed in Annex C — Appropriate QP endorsement where applicable | CoC, DoC, panel type and core, thickness, joints, penetrations, fire-rated coldroom configuration |
| Materials generally requiring CoC + certified mark (no DoC) | |||||
| Raised floor panel 30 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| Material for wall, ceiling or floor construction 31 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| Thermal insulation material 32 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| Finishing material for wall and ceiling 33 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| Plastic finishing material for floor 34 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| Non-fire-rated roof covering 35.1 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| UPVC window frame 37 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Listed in Annex C — confirm applicability to the project use | CoC and appendix, product identification and certified mark, location of use |
| Products generally requiring CoC + serial label or certified mark (no DoC) | |||||
| Fire alarm panel 1 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Fire pump 3 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Smoke curtain 8.1 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Kitchen-hood fire extinguishing system 10 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Exit sign 13.1–13.2 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Emergency lighting (self-contained) 14 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Fire hose reel 16 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Fire damper / fire-smoke damper 19.1–19.2 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Fire-rated door 20.1 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Fire shutter / curtain 23 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Portable fire extinguisher 25 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Fire-resistant cable 26 | Yes | Not generally | Certified mark | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Landing valve 28 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Breeching inlet 29 | Yes | Not generally | Label | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list — verify under the project’s certification requirements | CoC, serial labels / certified mark on each item, installation and commissioning records |
| Home fire alarm device (smoke detector) 2 | Qualified — check Clause 6.3.6 and Table 11A Note 7 | Not generally | Per compliance route | Not generally in the Annex C FSC02 product list | Compliance route under Cl. 6.3.6, applicable certification |
What our CoC review covers
Review of CoC validity, product identity, issue number, certification scope, test standards and supporting appendices. We check the certificate directly in the issuing Certification Body’s directory and flag any withdrawn, suspended, terminated or superseded record.
DoC review
Review of project or batch Declaration of Compliance against the certified product and installed system.
Product substitution review
Review of proposed product substitutions, revised models, alternative manufacturers and changes to tested assemblies.
For a worked example see fire-rated floor CoC and DoC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CoC, DoC and FSC02?
The CoC is issued by an SAC-accredited Certification Body to certify a product or system. The DoC is issued by the Certification Body to the CoC holder, where Table 11A requires it, for the batch or project supplied. FSC02 is the Appropriate QP’s endorsement that the applicable products actually installed in the project are compliant and correctly installed. Three documents, three different issuers, three different purposes.
Who issues a SCDF CoC?
A CoC is issued by a Certification Body accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) and recognised by SCDF, such as those listed on SCDF’s Regulated Fire Safety Products page. SCDF does not issue or endorse the CoC, and PE Consultants does not issue CoCs or DoCs. CoCs are recorded in each Certification Body’s online product directory for verification.
Who issues the DoC?
Where Table 11A requires a DoC, it is issued by the Certification Body to the CoC holder (usually the manufacturer or its local representative) for the certified products supplied. The installer, contractor and QP do not issue DoCs.
Does a fire-rated door require a DoC?
Under Table 11A, fire-rated doors are generally certified with a CoC and serial labels rather than a DoC. The labels are the representation of compliance checked on site. The exact requirement should always be checked against the latest SCDF Table 11A and the door’s CoC.
Does a home fire alarm device (smoke detector) always require a local CoC?
Not as a simple universal rule. The CoC position for home fire alarm devices must be checked against Fire Code 2023 Clause 6.3.6 and Table 11A Note 7, which qualify when local certification applies depending on the compliance route used. Confirm the route against the current Fire Code before procurement.
Can a product be used if its CoC model differs from the installed model?
Generally no. The installed product must match the CoC exactly — brand, model, composition, thickness, density, configuration and manufacturer. A different model, revised build-up or alternative manufacturer needs its own CoC coverage, or a revised CoC issued by the Certification Body. The QP cannot extend a CoC’s scope by professional judgement. See CoC and DoC review.
Is “SCDF-approved product” the correct term?
Usually not. SCDF does not approve or endorse individual CoCs. The accurate description is a regulated fire safety product certified by an SAC-accredited Certification Body under the SCDF Product Listing Scheme, holding a valid CoC. The phrase “SCDF-approved” is often misleading and should not be relied on without checking the CoC.
Request FSC02 Assessment
Send your CoC, DoC, product details and installation information to PE Consultants Pte Ltd. FSC02 endorsement is subject to review of the product documentation, certification scope, installation details and the QP’s professional assessment.
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Official sources
- SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Chapter 11: Regulated Fire Safety Products and Materials (Clause 11.1 General)
- SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Clause 11.2 Definitions
- SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Table 11A: Regulated fire safety products and materials
- SCDF Fire Code 2023 — Clause 11.8 Additional requirements for specific products
- SCDF — Regulated Fire Safety Products (Product Listing Scheme, CoC, DoC and recognised Certification Bodies)
- SCDF Fire Code 2023 — full table of contents
- TÜV SÜD PSB — Product Listing Scheme and Certificate Explorer
- SETSCO Services — Certificate of Conformity directory
- Element Testing Services (S) — certification directory
- Singapore Test Lab — certification directory
- SGS — certificate search portal
- CODIMI — certificate portal
- Intertek Testing Services (Singapore) — certification directory
- TÜV Rheinland Singapore — Product Listing Scheme
- UL — Product iQ / certifications database
- Singapore Laboratory Services — fire safety product directory