| Date | 2019-11-08 |
| Event start | 09:30 AM |
| Duration | 8 hrs ( from 9:30am to 5:30pm ) |
| Venue | SIA Theatrette Level 3, 79B Neil Road (S)088904 |
| CPD | 6 points |
| Contact | 7 |
| URL | Visit |
Synopsis
Fire Code 2018 was released on 21 Aug 2018 by SCDF and full implementation took place on 1 Mar 2019. IFE had conducted a seminar on the new release of Fire Code on 8 Jan 2019 and it was focused on the new requirements, changes and their rationale.
This coming seminar_CHANGES TO FIRE CODE & ITS APPLICATION organized by SIA_PT_RCS_FSS committee has a different emphasis. The committee will not only be highlighting the changes but also to bring to the attention of the audiences on how some of the changes may impact the design and the underlying effects on the application of these new or revised Clauses.
Speakers
Ar. Andrew Loke, BDP Architects (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.
Director of BDP Architects (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.
Andrew is a registered Architect and the Director for BDP’s Singapore Studio. He has extensive Singapore and international experience in a wide variety of sectors that includes, mixed-use developments, retail, masterplanning, leisure and cultural, commercial, infrastructure, and residential developments.
Andrew is currently serving in the SIA Fire Safety and Security Sub-Committee.
Ar. Chan Yip Seng, Easton Design International
Principal Architect - Easton Design International
Chan Yip Seng is the Principal Architect of Easton Design International since 2000 and a Registered Inspector (RI) (Architectural). He obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the National University of Singapore in 1991.
Mr Chan has been a member of Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee since 2006. He is also a lecturer for the SCDF RI Course, SIA representative to the FSSD waiver weekly meetings, member of SCDF RI Selection Panel and member of SCDF RI Inquiry Committee.
He is also an Associate Mediator of Singapore Mediation Centre at Supreme Court. He has done many court mediation sessions for State Courts, SMC and the Syariah Court of Singapore as well as an in-house Mediator appointed directly by State Courts.
As a practicing RI (Architectural), he has the privileged to be in a RI team for the prestigious Marina Bay Sands project. With his involvements in various committees in SIA and Inquiry panel in SCDF, Mr Chan has gained a lot of practical experiences and knowledge in the many challenges faced by QP and RI in complying with Fire Code.
Ar. Eng Yew Hoon, EzY Architects
Ar. Eng is the principal architect of EzY architects and an Registered Inspector (Arch) . She has been actively involved in SIA Regulation Codes & Standards Committee since 1993. She is currently the Chairperson of SIA-RCS- FSS subcommittee.
She is the member of the Fire Code Review Committee since Year 2000 and contributed to the revision of Fire Codes i2002, 2007, 2013 and the recently launched Fire Code 2018. She was also the member of Review Committee for the review of Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems 2012 and 2017.
She has been appointed by the Commissioner of SCDF as the member of FSSD Audit inquiry Committee since 2014 and appointed by Ministry Of Home Affairs as the Chairperson of the Fire Safety Appeals Advisory Board between 2012 and 2016.
In recognition of her contributions made to SCDF, she was awarded "SCDF Star Customer Award “ in Year 2012" and conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) in Year 2013.
She had also received “Honourable Mention – Fire Safety Design Excellence Award” in 2017 awarded jointly by NFEC and SCDF in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards achieving high standards in fire safety and compliance to the regulatory system.
Ar. Gerald Lim
Associate Partner-Jon Architects & Associates
Gerald received his Bachelor of Architecture(Honours) from School of Architecture, National University of Singapore in 1995 and registered with the Board of Architects, Singapore in 2000. He is also both a Design for Safety Professional and Competent Person for Period Facade Inspection(PFI). He is currently an Associate Partner in Jon Architects & Associates.
Gerald is currently serving in the SIA Fire Safety and Security Sub-Committee. 
Ar. Huay Wen Jun
Wen Jun is an aspiring young architect who believes that collaboration often brings the best results.
He is currently practicing in HUAY Architects, bringing his passion for computational design and evidence based approach into both practices to create spaces that are meaningful and inspiring
Ar. Lee Shiuh Liang Jason, Absolute X, Singapore
Principal Architect - Absolute X, Singapore
Lee Shiuh Liang, Jason graduated with a Masters in Architecture from the National University of Singapore in 2009 with specialization in the Design, Technology and Management, March (DTM) and is a Registered Architect in Singapore since 2013. He is also both a GreenMark Accredited Professional (GMAP) and a Design-for-Safety Professional (DfSP).
Jason’s sphere of experience covers diverse projects from large institutional developments, statutory board headquarter, commercial buildings, residential developments, single family residences and art installations.
Outside of work, he contributes his time serving in both SIA Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee and Building Control & Parks Sub-Committee currently.
Ar. Koh Tien Beng, KTB Architects
Principal
Mr Koh Tien Beng has more than 30 years of experience in architectural practice in Singapore. He is an active member of The Singapore Institute of Architects’ Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee since 1996 and was Chairman of the committee from 2001 to 2005. He was appointed as a FSSD Registered Inspector since November 1994.
Besides being a member of the Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee, currently he is also a representative of the following committees :
a)FSSD Standing Committee
b) FSSD RI Selection Committee
c) FSSD RI Waiver Committee
d) Research Study Group for effective building design for prevention of vertical fire spread – air well.Mr
Koh had worked for Housing and Development Board from 1975 to 1978. In his private practice, he had successfully completed two HDB Design and Build projects and is also involved in many HDB upgrading projects.
As a Registered Inspector, Mr Koh had conducted inspections to many new private and public projects. Over the years, he had also inspected various types of HDB upgrading projects e.g. MUP, IUP, LUP, ROS etc.
Ar Lim Chee Kean
Chee Kean graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Masters of Architecture. He is a Registered Architect and a member of Singapore Institute of Architects.
He is currently serving in SIA Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee
Ar. Magdaline Yeo
Senior Associate, Aedas Pte Ltd
Magdaline is a UK trained architect and has worked in Boston, Oslo and London. Magdaline has experience in a variety of sectors including commercial, mixed-used, hospitality, residential and industrial, delivering large-scale complex projects across a range of procurement types and at all stages of design and construction process. Her most notable project is the Raffles Hotel Refurbishment at Aedas. Magdaline has a strong technical background and is passionate about good design. She has a keen sensibility and an ability to see projects through the difficult stages of construction.
Ms Sumina Surya, SCDA Architects Pte Ltd
Associate Director - SCDA Architects Pte Ltd
Sumina graduated from University of Western Australia and has worked on variety of projects including residential, institution, hospitality and commercial, covering architecture, interior design and landscape. She is currently an Associate Director in SCDA Architects Pte Ltd overseeing projects.
She is currently serving as member of SIA Fire Safety and Security Sub-Committee.
Ar. Tan Beng Leong, TBL Architects
Beng Leong graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. He has also obtained a post-graduate Masters of Science in Real Estate from the Building & Estate Management Faculty and a Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration from the Faculty of Law, NUS. He is a Registered Architect and a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.
He is currently serving on SIA Fire sub-committee, and has served in SIA ENV sub-committee, SCDF’s Safety in Rapid Transit Systems Review Committee, Fire Safety Engineers Selection Panel and SCDF Audit Inquiry Committee. He was appointed in a personal capacity as a member of SCDF’s Cladding Regulatory Regime Review Advisory Panel in 2018.
His resume covers large professional firms such as RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers Pte Ltd, Meinhardt (S) Pte Ltd and CPG Consultants Pte Ltd. He is based in Singapore and has worked in London and Dubai on large projects. He has given talks, specifically on MRT station fire code.
Ar Tracy Tan
Tracy was educated in Singapore in Architecture with an Masters of Architecture with a specialization in Design Technology and Sustainability. She is also a Registered Architect and member of the SIA Fire Safety & Security sub-committee.
She has worked in Singapore and Hong Kong with experience on retail-mixed-use development developments and workplaces of different scales and complexities. The various typologies her portfolio includes also hotel & residential.
Schedule
| 9.00am | Registration with Light Refreshments |
| 9.30am | Seminar Commences |
| 12.30pm | Lunch Provided |
| 1.30pm | Seminar |
| 3.00pm | Tea-Break |
| 3.30pm | Seminar |
| 5.00pm | Q&A |
| 5.30pm | End of Event |
Terms & Conditions
- Fees paid are non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Ticket is non-transferable under all circumstances.
- Group registration will be subjected to group admin fee of $1 per ticket per transaction.
- Replacement/Cancellation of participant will not be allowed under group registration.