SCDF’s ROLES IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF ARSA
(AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY ACT)
TIMELINE (2011)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Meeting with
Stakeholders
(See note)
Training of FRC
Implementation
of Regulations
SCDF formation of
Amusement ride Unit
Public Consultation
Briefing to
Stakeholders
Passed ARS
Act
(*)
(*) From 1st July 2011, amusement rides will
require approval from BCA and 6 months
transition period to comply with the new
regulations .
Note: Reiterated to stakeholders the deadline to obtain
the COC is 31st Dec 2011.
BACKGROUND
SPF
Previously uses public
entertainment licence to regulate
rides
CARNIVAL
RIDES
PERMANENT
RIDES
New Regime – Using permit to regulate
rides based on risk and safety profile
Note: Reasons for the transfer of regulator are as follow:
1)more complex and larger scale theme parks such as Universal Studios
Singapore require regulator to be more technically inclined
2)Singapore Flyer incident
REGULATORS
BCA
• BCA being the overall administrator of amusement rides
• Issue permits, conducts inspections of the rides
SCDF
• Focus on fire safety and rescue management system of the
amusement rides
• Grants approval of fire safety and rescue management plans and
issues Certificate of Compliance (COC)
FRAMEWORK
Purchase of new ride
Installation of ride on site
Installation in Singapore
SCDF
approval
Permit
Operation of ride
SCDF
issue
COC
Operating
Permit(OP)
Renewal of operation
COC or OP Expired
SCDF COC
(major ride)
Relocation of ride in
Singapore
Notification
Minor modification
Major modification
Modification
Permit
SCDF
Require permit
approval
SCDF Approval
MAJOR RIDE
Rides
Major ride criteria
Coaster device, train, flume ride
Acceleration/
Deceleration(*)
Roundabout, carousel , swing
device
Acceleration/
Deceleration (*)
or PD ≥ 10m
Ferris wheel, observation tower
PD ≥ 10m(+)
Fall device, jump device, indoor
skydiving
PD ≥ 5m (+)
Aerial ropeway
All
Bungee
All except trampoline
bungee
Water slide
Sliding device
propelled by
additional mechanical
/ electrical device
Motion Based Simulator
All
Type
Number
Major
rides
17
Other
rides
97
Total
114
(*) Acceleration/deceleration that the patron is subjected to that corresponds with Area X in the restraint determination diagram,
according to ASTM F-24 standards.
(+) PD refers to patron’s vertical displacement value.
RIDES REGULATED
“amusement ride”
any power-driven device designed for primary purpose of
giving patrons amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement
Examples:
Bumper cars
Drop tower
Cable ski
Ferris wheel
Carousel &
roundabout
Flume ride
Gyro tower
Go-karts
Roller coaster
RIDES REGULATED
Inclusion Schedule
• to regulate devices that do not fit basic definition
• mainly non-powered rides that have safety impact
Examples:
Bungee device
Air inflated enclosures
Aerial ropeway
Zip line
Inflatable
Water slide
RIDES EXCLUDED
Exclusion Schedule
to exclude power-driven rides that have low
safety impact
Examples:
Lazy river ride
• Rides with total carrying
capacity ≤ 50kg
• Power-driven rides with total
motive power ≤ 1.1kW
Wave pool
FIRE SAFETY CONCERNS
• Fire Hazards
1)Control on Combustible Materials
e.g. ride machine, themeing structures, streetscapes, props,
acoustic materials, fabrics, etc
2)Use of Special effects
Flame effect
• Life Safety
e.g. travel distance for means of escape, emergency lighting,
emergency voice comms, exit & directional signs, fire extinguisher
etc
Example of Combustible Materials
Acoustic Materials (indoor/dark ride)
Ride Vehicle/Machine
Fire Hazards
Front view of Facade
Inside View of Facade
Combustible core materials(e.g. foam)
Fire Hazards
Use of flame effects
Fire Hazards
LIFE SAFETY
Inadequate
Exits/
blockage
LIFE SAFETY
LIFE SAFETY
Queue line of ride
Unloading
point
Loading
point
Inadequate
Exits/
blockage
“E “-denote the number of exit points
Example of Escape Provisions
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
To address those fire hazards and life safety
concerns, SCDF require the Operator to put in place
the following:
Approval/Major Modification Stage:
1) Engage a Competent Person
2) Submit the plans for the fire and rescue management works
3) A proposal for Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
4) A proposal for the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT)
5) A risk assessment report
SCDF Issue approval
Completion Stage:
1) Certification on supervision of fire and rescue management works
2) A report on the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
3) A report on the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT)
4) Appointment of the Fire and Rescue Coordinator (FRC)
5) Conformity Assessor Report (CAB) (if necessary)
SCDF Issue COC
Renewal of COC:
1) Certification by Competent Person
Operational Stage:
1) Conduct site audit check
(after site inspection)
ASRA (Amusement Rides Safety Act)
Under the ARSA, Operator is required to engage a
Competent Person (CP) to fulfill the fire hazard and life
safety concern requirements
CP can be Registered Architect or Registered Engineer
Penalty
Fine
Operator of ride who is found to have contravened the
regulations is liable for the maximum fine not exceeding
$2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12
months or to both.
Withdrawal of approval and certificate
Under section 37.—(1) of ARSA, The Commissioner of Civil
Defence may at any time withdraw any approval granted
under section 36(3)(a) or any certificate of compliance.
End of Presentation