Building Regulations and Compliance

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Building Regulations and Compliance (FMT320)

Synopsis

Building Regulations and Compliance will provide the knowledge required to ensure safety and health of occupiers, workmen and visitors at facilities. Relevant local authorities’ building control regulations, professional practices, standards and other requirements for the management of facilities will also be covered in this module.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Overview of Workplace Safety & Health Act and Related Regulations
WSH Acts
Factories Regulations
Risk Assessment and Management
Environmental, Health Requirements
Licences and Permit Requirements for Facilities
Fire Safety Requirements
Building Control Acts & Regulations and obtaining approvals – Buildable Design, Environmental Sustainability, Accessibility
Building Maintenance and Periodic Inspection of Buildings and Facades
Strata Management
Periodic Inspection of Buildings and Building Facades
Case Studies

Learning Outcome

Describe regulations and compliance for facilities management
Examine environmental, health and hygiene issues when managing a facility or running an event
Prepare a risk assessment for facilities management
Demonstrate understanding of the procedures of obtaining the approval from the Building and Construction Authority, and the requirements of relevant codes and guidelines
Inspection plan of buildings and building facades
Interpret Strata Management and Maintenance Requirement in compliance with regulations

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses