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NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT

DIPLOMA IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

Module : Fire Safety Management

Module ID : 012815 (REB)
Catalog No. : 81FSM (REB)
Level : REB 3.1
Pre-Requisites : Building Services & Maintenance (Mechanical) (80BSMM) and Building
Services & Maintenance (Electrical) (80BSME)
Credit Units : 5.0 (2/2/1)

I SYNOPSIS

This module lays a basic grounding on the principles of Fire Safety Engineering before the
student embarks on to the segment of Fire Safety Management. In Fire Safety Engineering,
students will be given an understanding on the importance of fire safety in high-rise buildings.
Primary emphasis will be placed on a comprehensive study of the active and passive fire
protection measures applicable to buildings. This is supported by practical work in the laboratory.

In the Fire Safety Management portion, students will be given an understanding of the legislative
framework pertaining to the Fire Safety Act. This is followed by a study on the specialised aspects
of fire safety management: preparation of Emergency Response Plan, Arson Prevention Plan, In-
place Protection Plan, setting up of the Company Emergency Response Team, conduct of fire
drills and table-top exercises, submission of building plans for approval, dealing with hazardous
fire materials and other.

This module will provide students with sound technical knowledge, supervisory management and
problem solving skills to face the many challenges of a fire safety professional in the operation,
maintenance and management of fire protection systems in buildings.

II MODULE OBJECTIVES

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:

1. Appreciate the need for implementing fire safety measures in buildings.

2. Describe the initiatives taken by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in promoting fire
safety through the Fire Safety Act.

3. Apply acquired knowledge for the proper provision, function, operation and maintenance of
fire fighting systems.

4. Apply acquired knowledge to the proper upkeep and maintenance of buildings in compliance
with the Fire Code of Practice.

5. Discuss technical matters and management issues involving fire protection in buildings
with building owners, consultants and contractors on.

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The module objectives contribute directly to achieve the following course objectives:

A. Develop skills in the implementation and management of organizations’ workplace safety and
health, environment, food hygiene, fire safety, security and business continuity plans, and
mitigation of risks.

B. Develop abilities in leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, professionalism and ethics via
team and collaborative projects.

C. Cultivate passion in learning and an attitude and habit of self-driven, independent and life-
long learning.

D. Foster values of responsibility, respect, resilience, integrity, compassion and gratitude.

E. Inculcate an interest to understand local and global current affairs and concerns via overseas
and cross-cultural experiences.

III SYLLABUS

Topics Lecture Hours

1. Fire Safety in Buildings 1
1.1 Need for fire protection
1.2 Fire Safety Legislation

2. Principles of Fire Science

2.1 Methods of fire extinguishment 2
2.2 Flammability of materials
2.3 Stages of fire development
2.4 Heat release rates

3. Portable Fire Extinguishers 2

3.1 Classes of fires
3.2 Fire extinguishing media
3.3 Types and applications of fire extinguishers

4. Hose Reel Systems

4.1 Provision of hose-reel systems 1
4.2 Operation, testing and maintenance requirements

5. Fire Hydrants and Rising Mains

5.1 Provision of hydrants and rising mains 2
5.2 Components of wet and dry rising mains
5.3 Operation, testing and maintenance requirements

6. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 2

6.1 Provision of fire sprinkler systems
6.2 Types and applications
6.3 Components of fire sprinkler system

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Topics Lecture Hours

7. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems 2

7.1 Provision of fire detection and alarm systems
7.2 Characteristics of detectors
7.3 Evacuation Voice Communication Systems

8. Smoke Movement in Buildings 4

8.1 Characteristics of smoke
8.2 Smoke extraction and pressurization methods

9. Passive Fire Protection 2

9.1 Compartmentation
9.2 Fire resistance of building elements
9.3 Fire severity

10. Means of Escape 2

10.1 Provisions of Means of Escape
10.2 Requirements for exit doors, passageways and staircases
10.3 Exit and Emergency Lightings

11. Fire Safety Act

11.1 Provisions of Fire Safety Act 2
11.2 Fire Hazards in Buildings
11.3 Fire Safety Manager Scheme

11. Emergency Response Planning 4

11.1 Emergency evacuation planning
11.2 Formulation of Emergency Response Plan
11.3 Conduct of fire drills and table-top exercise
11.4 Company Emergency Response Team (CERT)
11.5 Arson Emergency Plan
11.6 In-place Protection
11.7 Tremor Evacuation Plan
11.8 Premise Emergency Data

12. Storage of Fire Hazardous Materials 2

12.1 Identification of fire hazardous materials
12.2 Safety requirements for licensed premises

Note: Lecture hours indicated serve as a guide. Lecturers may adjust the pace of learning as is appropriate so long as the
topics are adequately covered.

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IV TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES

Lectures allow the presentation of subject content in an organised form to a large class. This
method will be the main vehicle for lesson delivery for this module. Lectures will be interactive to
assist students in understanding the topics. They will be supported with appropriate hand-out
materials.

Tutorials are small group teaching arrangements which are developed to focus on specific topics.
In these sessions, students will be involved in discussions, presentations and other activities to
stimulate thinking and sharpen communication skills.

Laboratory Sessions in the laboratory serve to reinforce the theory taught in the lectures. The
laboratory experiments are designed to correlate theory with actual hands-on experience.
Students are also required to analyse and interpret experimental data and correlate them with
basic principles.

Assignments allow students to carry out independent research based on their understanding of
the subject matter taught in the module. They will be assessed based on their creativity to
interpret, evaluate and apply their concepts learnt in the classroom.

Contact Hours and Self-Study Hours

Contact Hours
Lecture 2 hours
Tutorial 2 hours
Laboratory 1 hour (2 hours on alternate week)

Non-Contact Hours
Self-study (on average) 3 hours

Non-contact hours include time for students to prepare for lectures and tutorials, update lecture
notes, attempt tutorial questions, prepare for presentations and complete project work and other
assignments.

This module is partly delivered using the Project-Based Learning and Laboratory-Based pedagogy.

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V ASSESSMENT

The mode of assessment is based totally on coursework. Details of assessment are as follows:

Coursework
Common Test 25%
Assignment 25%
Classwork 25%
Final Test 25%
100%

Common Test (25%) and Final Test (25%)

The Common Test and Final Test are aimed at assessing the students’ understanding and
learning of the module content. The tests will contain application questions that will stretch the
students’ understanding of concepts learnt.

Assignment (25%)
In Assignment, each group of students will be required to select a building for developing an
Emergency Response Plan. This involves analysing concept of operations, service support and
command and signals during an emergency. The method of evacuation, provision of fire
protection measures and life safety features in the building will also be studied.

Classwork (25%)

Quizzes & Tutorial submissions (15%)

This component of coursework allows students to respond diligently to what they have learnt
by submitting their tutorials. This allows the lecturers to identify students who need more help.
In addition, the quizzes also help to keep the students focused on the module.

Laboratory (10%)
The practical sessions aim to enhance students’ understanding of the operation and
maintenance requirements of the various fire protection systems. This knowledge is critical
when students work on their project assignment which requires them to identify and
understand the functions of the real-life fire protection systems in commercial and industrial
facilities.

As part of the FSM training programme accreditation requirements set by Singapore Civil
Defence Force (SCDF), students are required to obtain at least 50% for their average test
score (computed from Common Test and Final Test) AND a PASS for the Assignment
(group project) before they can be eligible to register with SCDF as a certified FSM.

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VI RECOMMENDED TEXTS & REFERENCES

Recommended Texts

1. Singapore Civil Defence Force (2020). Fire Safety Management for FSMs (1st edition).

2. Lecture notes and hand-outs prepared by instructor.

References

1. Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings 2023 (9th edition), Singapore Civil
Defence Force.

VII PLAGIARISM

The module leader and the lecturers of the module are required to make the following know to the
students:

The Polytechnic regards all forms of academic dishonesty with equal seriousness. Academic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

i) cheating in examinations, common tests, class tests, on-line quizzes, etc

ii) plagiarism, which means submitting the work of others as your own (or allowing someone else
to copy and submit your work as their own)

iii) forging someone else’s signature for attendance (or asking someone to forge your signature or
tapping your friend’s student card at the lecture theatre, etc)

For further details, please refer to the following website: http://www.np.edu.sg/antiplagiarism/

Prepared by : Chan Chien Hong (Module Leader) Date: 01st April 2024
Checked by : Tan Kok Ling (Course Chair) Date: 01st April 2024
Approved by : Tan Wan Fong (DD/Academic) Date: 01st April 2024

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Module Assessment Plan ANNEX A

Module: Fire Safety Management
Course: REB
Level: 3
Module leader: Chan Chien Hong

Module objectives/outcomes
LO1 Appreciate the need for implementing fire safety measures in buildings.
LO2 Describe the initiatives taken by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in promoting fire safety through the Fire Safety
Act.
LO3 Apply acquired knowledge for the proper provision, function, operation and maintenance of fire fighting systems.
LO4 Apply acquired knowledge to the proper upkeep and maintenance of buildings in compliance with the Fire Code of Practice.
LO5 Discuss technical matters and management issues involving fire protection in buildings with building owners, consultants
and contractors on.
Week Assessment component Module Learning Weightage Individual Group Feedback Plan
(approximate Objectives/outcomes (%)
week(s) in LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
semester)
Feedback given via
2 to 7 Online Quizzes ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5% 5%
Brightspace.
Feedback given during
1 to 11 Laboratory Sessions ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 10% 10%
practical.
Feedback given in returned
2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
Tutorial Assignments ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 10% 10% marked assignment during
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the subsequent session.
Feedback during
3 to 11 Assignment ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 25% 5% 20%
presentation
Feedback will be given in
8 Common Test ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 25% 25%
Week 9.
17 Final Test ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 25% 25%
100% 80% 20%

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