SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE (SCDF)
SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE issues 4 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All SCDF licences
Petroleum & Flammable Material Import Licence
The Petroleum & Flammable Material Import Licence is required by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for any entity importing regulated petroleum and flammable materials above specified exemption quantities. The licence is valid for 12, 24, or 36 months, with processing typically completed within the same day upon successful payment and proper submission.
Petroleum & Flammable Material Pipeline Licence
The Petroleum & Flammable Material Pipeline Licence is required by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for the conveyance of petroleum and flammable materials in pipelines running outside premises boundaries. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 19 working days upon successful payment and site inspection.
Petroleum & Flammable Materials Transportation Licence
The Petroleum & Flammable Materials Transportation Licence is required by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for businesses involved in the transportation of petroleum and flammable materials. The licence is valid for 12 or 24 months, with processing typically completed within 3 working days upon successful payment and submission of all required documents.
Petroleum or Flammable Materials Storage Licence
The Petroleum or Flammable Materials Storage Licence is required by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for businesses storing petroleum or flammable materials. The licence is valid for up to 3 years, depending on risk assessment, with processing typically completed within 19 working days if all submissions and site inspections are in order.