Is a Fire Test Report the Same as a CoC?
Fire safety product installation certificate requirements start with the right certificate.
What each document proves
| Document | What it shows | Enough for FSC02? |
|---|---|---|
| Fire resistance test report | Performance of one tested specimen | No — supporting evidence only |
| Reaction-to-fire classification | Surface spread or combustibility classification | No |
| Manufacturer’s brochure or overseas certificate | Marketing or foreign-market compliance | No |
| SCDF-scheme CoC from a recognised Certification Body | Certified product and scope under Table 11A | Required, together with DoC or label where applicable and QP verification |
For a worked example, see fire-rated floor CoC and DoC.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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