FSC02 Endorsement for Regulated Fire Safety Products in Singapore
QP FSC02 endorsement for the regulated fire safety products listed in SCDF Annex C — reviewed against the current Fire Code 2023 Chapter 11 and Table 11A.
What FSC02 endorsement means
Under the SCDF Product Listing Scheme, regulated fire safety products must be certified by an SAC-accredited Certification Body before use. The resulting documents have three distinct issuers:
- Certificate of Conformity (CoC) — issued by an SAC-accredited Certification Body recognised by SCDF. SCDF does not issue or endorse the CoC.
- Declaration of Compliance (DoC) — issued to the CoC holder where Table 11A requires it, for the certified products supplied.
- FSC02 — the QP’s certification or endorsement for applicable regulated fire safety products installed in the project.
Read the full CoC and DoC review guide for how the three documents relate.
SCDF Annex C and Table 11A: which products need FSC02
The SCDF Annex C list identifies products requiring endorsement by the Appropriate QP. Product numbering in the older Annex C circular may differ from the current Fire Code 2023 Table 11A, so we always identify the product by description and current Table 11A reference.
- Fire-rated partitions, including compartment walls and protected shafts
- Fire-rated floors
- Fire-rated ceilings
- Fire-rated enclosures and spraying materials
- Protection to steel structures
- Protection to firefighting systems
- Protection to building services
- Fire-rated duct systems
- Fire-stopping materials, including fire-rated collars
- Fire-rated glass blocks and glass partitions
- Intumescent coating systems for steel structures
- Raised floor panels
- Wall, ceiling and floor construction materials
- Thermal insulation materials
- Wall and ceiling finishing materials
- Plastic floor finishing materials
- Roof covering materials
- Composite panels for external-wall cladding
- UPVC window-frame materials
- Engineered timber
- Applicable roof-mounted solar PV modules
- Non-fire-rated coldroom materials
- Fire-rated coldroom materials
What the Appropriate QP verifies
- 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- Valid CoC — current, not withdrawn, suspended, terminated or superseded, verified in the Certification Body’s directory.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.
The highest-risk product for documentation gaps is usually the fire-rated floor FSC02 endorsement, because the floor is certified as a complete system and site variations are common.
Regulatory requirement vs professional judgement vs project verification
| Layer | What it covers | Who decides |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory requirement | Whether the product is regulated, the CoC/DoC/label requirement, test standard and certification scheme (Fire Code 2023 Chapter 11, Table 11A) | SCDF Fire Code; Certification Body for the CoC |
| Professional judgement | Whether the installed product and assembly correspond to the certified system and the approved fire safety design | Appropriate QP |
| Project-specific verification | Site inspection, photographs, delivery and installation records, DoC traceability to the project | Appropriate QP with contractor and supplier records |
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.
Services for FSC02, TFP, FSC and MAA submissions
FSC02 endorsement
Professional review and endorsement of applicable regulated fire safety products for FSC02 submission, subject to verification of the certified product, installation and supporting documentation.
FSC02 endorsement Singapore →CoC review
Review of CoC validity, product identity, issue number, certification scope, test standards and supporting appendices.
CoC and DoC review →DoC review
Review of project or batch Declaration of Compliance against the certified product and installed system.
Declaration of Compliance review →Installation verification
QP inspection and verification that the installed product matches the CoC, approved details and required representations of compliance.
Request FSC02 assessment →Technical gap review
Identification of missing, inconsistent or insufficient documentation before FSC02, TFP, FSC or MAA submission.
Submit product details →Product substitution review
Review of proposed product substitutions, revised models, alternative manufacturers and changes to tested assemblies.
Send CoC for review →We do not promise endorsement before the technical review is complete. FSC02 endorsement is subject to review of the product documentation, certification scope, installation details and the QP’s professional assessment.
Information to send us
- Project name and address
- SCDF plan or submission reference, if available
- Product category
- Manufacturer
- CoC holder
- Brand and model
- CoC number and issue number
- Current CoC
- CoC appendix
- Test reports
- DoC, if applicable
- Serial-label records, if applicable
- Shop drawings
- Installation details
- Method statement
- Photographs
- Product delivery records
- Project QP and Appropriate QP details
- Target TFP, FSC or MAA submission date
Frequently asked questions
What is FSC02 endorsement?
FSC02 is the Appropriate QP’s certification or endorsement, submitted to SCDF, for applicable regulated fire safety products installed in a project. By endorsing FSC02 the QP confirms that the installed product is a regulated and compliant product, holds a valid CoC, matches the CoC exactly, carries the required DoC, serial label or certified mark, and is installed in accordance with the certified system and the approved fire safety design. It is a professional endorsement, not an SCDF approval or a product certificate.
Which SCDF products require FSC02?
SCDF’s Annex C list identifies the regulated products that require endorsement by the Appropriate QP. These are mainly passive fire protection systems and building materials — for example fire-rated partitions, floors and ceilings, fire-rated enclosures, fire-rated duct systems, fire-stopping materials, fire-rated glass partitions, intumescent coatings, composite external-wall panels, engineered timber, coldroom materials and applicable solar PV modules. Whether a particular product needs FSC02 depends on its exact classification, intended use, SCDF Table 11A category and project application. See SCDF regulated fire safety products.
Can the Project QP endorse FSC02?
Only where the Project QP is also the Appropriate QP for that product under SCDF requirements. The Annex C list identifies the Appropriate QP for each product type. Where a product falls outside the Project QP’s professional discipline, an Appropriate QP with the relevant registration is engaged to review and endorse it. The allocation should be confirmed early for each project.
What does the Appropriate QP verify?
The Appropriate QP verifies that the actual installed product (1) is a regulated and compliant product; (2) has a valid CoC; (3) matches the CoC exactly; (4) has the required DoC, serial label or other representation of compliance; and (5) is installed in accordance with the certified system and the approved fire safety design.
Why do Annex C item numbers not match Table 11A?
The older Annex C circular used its own numbering, which may differ from the current Fire Code 2023 Table 11A. Always identify a product by its description and its current Table 11A reference, not by an old item number.
Can a contractor substitute a different fire-rated product during construction?
Only with care. A substitute must be a regulated product with its own valid CoC covering the exact model and configuration, the required DoC or labels, and it must suit the approved fire safety design. Changes to tested assemblies, supporting structure or penetration details may require design review. PE Consultants provides product substitution review before the change is made.
What should be checked before signing FSC02?
Before signing, confirm the product’s Table 11A category; the CoC number, issue number, holder and validity directly in the Certification Body’s directory; that brand, model and system configuration match the CoC and appendix; the DoC, serial labels or certified mark; the installation against the tested system and approved fire safety design; interfaces, penetrations and fire stopping; and site records and photographs.
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