Since June 2018, all new homes and existing homes that undergo fire safety works have to install these devices, which warn occupants of a fire so that they can extinguish the flames or evacuate the flat. Ms Ong also asked for an update on the installation of home fire alarm devices for all HDB public rental flats, under an assistance scheme that provided free installation for these residents on a non-mandatory basis. There were three fire fatalities in 2021, all from residential fire incidents in Ang Mo Kio, Yishun and Woodlands. About a day later, a fire reignited in the master bedroom of the same flat despite firefighters carrying out damping-down operations - the application of water to burnt surfaces to prevent fires from rekindling.Īssoc Prof Faishal said on Monday that the number of fires in HDB estates continues to decrease annually, and that the fire fatality rate remains low. On Aug 16, an HDB resident was killed after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 236, Jurong East Street 21. "Through these platforms, SCDF encourages residents to install fire extinguishers in their premises on a voluntary basis and also shares information on the locations where hose reels can be found in the common areas," he added.Īssoc Prof Faishal was responding to questions from several MPs on the installation of fire warning devices in HDB flats, including one by Ms Rachel Ong (PAP-West Coast) on whether the ministry would consider placing fire extinguishers along the common corridor of specified floors for each HDB block. "If necessary, residents can also use the hose reels that are provided in the common areas of HDB blocks to put out incipient fires."Īssociate Professor Faishal said SCDF, through public engagement programmes, has also been educating residents on the use of fire extinguishers. "The SCDF encourages the installation of fire extinguishers in homes on a voluntary basis, instead of making it mandatory, as they are expensive and difficult to maintain," Mr Shanmugam wrote. The current number and prevalence of fire extinguishers at HDB blocks are unclear. Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said in a written reply to Parliament in February 2018 that HDB installs fire extinguishers at community spaces in common areas, in rooms housing utilities services and in commercial facilities.
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