Fire-Rated Ceiling FSC02 Endorsement Singapore
Compartment ceilings, membrane protection to steel beams and ceiling protection to timber or steel floors.
Types of fire-rated ceiling in Table 11A
| Table 11A | Ceiling type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Fire-rated ceiling forming compartmentation | Horizontal compartmentation where the slab is not relied on alone |
| 6.2 | Ceiling protection to steel beams | Membrane protection to structural steel above |
| 6.3 | Ceiling protection to timber or steel flooring | Protection to the underside of lightweight floors — see fire-rated floor FSC02 |
Fire-rated ceiling FSC02 checks
- CoC, appendix and issue number
- Project DoC
- Direction of fire exposure tested
- Board type, layers and thickness
- Suspension grid, hanger spacing and fixings
- Maximum span and plenum depth
- Joint treatment
- Access panels and light fittings
- Service penetrations and fire stopping
- Perimeter junctions with fire-rated partitions
QP verification before FSC02
- Regulated and compliant product — the product falls within a Table 11A category and is certified for that use.
- Valid CoC — current, not withdrawn, suspended, terminated or superseded, verified in the Certification Body’s directory.
- Exact match to the CoC — brand, model, composition, thickness, configuration and manufacturer match the CoC and appendix.
- Representation of compliance — the DoC, serial label or certified mark required for that product is present and traceable.
- Correct installation — installed in accordance with the certified system and the approved fire safety design.
FSC02 endorsement is subject to review of the product documentation, certification scope, installation details and the QP’s professional assessment.
Our FSC02 work process
- Submit product and project informationSend the project details, CoC, DoC and product literature to pe@qp.sg or through the enquiry form.
- Review the product category under SCDF Table 11AWe confirm the regulated product category, the current Table 11A reference and whether FSC02 applies.
- Check the CoC, test reports, system scope and validityCoC number, issue number, holder, model and scope are checked against the Certification Body’s directory.
- Check the DoC, serial label or certified markWhere applicable, we confirm the representation of compliance matches the certified product and the project.
- Inspect or verify the installed productQP site inspection or verification of the installation against the certified system and approved fire safety design.
- Prepare the FSC02 endorsement and supporting documentsSubject to satisfactory review, we prepare the FSC02 endorsement and supporting submission documents.
Frequently asked questions
Does a fire-rated ceiling require a CoC and DoC?
Yes. Fire-rated ceilings — including ceilings forming compartmentation and ceiling protection to steel beams or to timber or steel flooring (Table 11A items 6.1 to 6.3) — require a valid CoC and a DoC. The ceiling must be installed exactly as the certified system, including suspension, board layers and joints.
Is a fire test report the same as a CoC?
No. A fire test report records how a specimen performed in one test. A CoC is issued by an SAC-accredited Certification Body after product testing, factory assessment and the applicable surveillance regime under the SCDF Product Listing Scheme. An ordinary fire test report, reaction-to-fire classification or manufacturer’s brochure is not automatically a valid SCDF CoC.
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.
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.
Email: pe@qp.sg | WhatsApp: +65 9800 4385
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