With no prejudice, it is not mandatory but usually a common and cost-effective practice for building owners to engage the base Fire Safety Engineer to assess the impact of alterations and additions to the existing performance-based designs for the issuance of the Letter of No Objection (LNO) to SCDF (AHJ).
Find out more >> SCDF Circular: Identification Of Buildings With Performance-Based Fire Safety Designs & Certification By Qualified Person For A/A Plans
However, for unforeseen circumstances, the owners may also engage an independent Fire Safety Engineer for the issuance of the LNO.
Find out more >> SCDF Register of Fire Safety Engineers
We will review the impact of alterations and additions to the building’s existing Performance-based Fire Safety Designs for compliance with the life safety, fire protection and acceptance criteria against the performance objectives of the prevailing fire code.
When necessary, we will assist Owners to purchase the performance-based documents (FEDB, FER, O&M) from the SCDF (AHJ).
Find out more >> SCDF List of Projects involving Performance-Based Fire Safety Design
With no prejudice, it is not mandatory but usually a common and cost-effective practice for building owners to engage the base Fire Safety Engineer to assess the impact of alterations and additions to the existing performance-based designs for the issuance of the Letter of No Objection (LNO).
Yes, SHEVS IFT is fully capable of issuing LNO, even when it is not the primary FSE. While it is not required to use the primary FSE, it is generally preferred for convenience and expertise. SHEVS IFT has successfully issued LNO for numerous buildings. Additionally, SHEVS IFT can assist in acquiring the latest PB documents from SCDF when needed, including organizing and updating these documents to align with the most current codes.
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