Flammable Transportation Requirement in Singapore
Petroleum and flammable materials (P&FM) can pose fire risks and endanger life and property in the event of fire. Given the current security climate, it is also important that such materials do not fall into the hands of terrorists or their collaborators and be used as weapons for mass destruction. There is thus the need for the licensing control and to step up the safety measures for the movement and distribution of P&FM in Singapore.
The Fire Safety Act (FSA) regulates the transportation of petroleum and flammable materials. The petroleum and flammable materials transportation licence is to ensure that the transportation is carried out in a safe manner and that proper fire safety measures / procedures are undertaken by the licensee to ensure safety environment. In general, the FSA requires the transportation vehicle used to be certified, the transportation emergency response plan been approved and the drivers of road vehicles transporting any class of petroleum and flammable materials to hold a valid Hazardous Material Transportation Driver Permit (HTDP) to drive the vehicle.
Any person who wishes to transport petroleum or flammable materials must obtain a licence for each vehicle that is used for such transportation. The transportation of petroleum and flammable materials is to be carried out within approved hours and along approved routes.
Exemption for Transport Licence
The transportation of petroleum and flammable materials in the following quantities are exempted from licensing:
Petroleum
Less than 130 kg (gross weight) in not more than 2 cylinders;
Less than 20 litres of Class I petroleum; or
Less than 200 litres of Class II and Class III petroleum.
Flammable Materials
Less than 130 kg (gross weight) in not more than 2 cylinders of flammable gases;
Less than 20 litres of flammable liquids; or
Less than 10kg of flammable solids.
Requirements on Road Transportation of Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
Transportation Hours
Transportation of petroleum and flammable materials in packages or in bulk can only be carried out during 7.00 am - 7.00 pm
A dealer of LPG for household delivery may transport Class 0 petroleum in cylinders during 7.00 am - 9.00 pm
License Validity Period
Applicant may choose to apply for a licence validity period of either 1 or 2 years.
(For local registered lorry (Package) transporting P&FM product less than 3 metric tonnes only.)
Documents to be Submitted
For Package Transportation (capacity of individual packaging is less than 250 litres water capacity)
A certificate of Inspection in accordance to Regulation 5 of the Fire Safety (Petroleum/Flammable Materials) Regulations 2013;
Roadworthiness certificate issued by JIC Inspection Services or Malaysian Puspakom[2] for vehicle;
A copy of vehicle registration card; Supplier's letter of authorization [for transporting LPG only];
A copy of Hazardous Materials Transport Driver Permit (HTDP)
A copy of the acknowledgement letter for the Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP)
Astrata Certificate for Annual Inspection (for vehicle transporting for vehicle transporting total net quantity 3 metric tonnes(MT) or more)
Consent letter from vehicle owner (if vehicle does not belong to applicant)
For Bulk Transportation (capacity of individual packaging is more than 250 litres water capacity; road tanker)
A certificate of Inspection in accordance to Regulation 5 of the Fire Safety (Petroleum/Flammable Materials) Regulations 2013;
Roadworthiness certificate issued by JIC Inspection Services or Malaysian Puspakom for both prime mover and trailer;
A Copy of Manufacturer's report[3] & Tanker drawing* endorsed by PE [ in original / certified true copy ];
A copy of vehicle registration card;
A copy of Hazardous Materials Transport Driver Permit (HTDP)
A copy of the acknowledgement letter for the Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP)
A copy of vehicle photos (including licence plate)
Astrata Certificate for Annual Inspection (for vehicle transporting for vehicle transporting total net quantity 3 metric tonnes(MT) or more / tube trailer)
Hydrostatics test report(once every 5 years) [ in original / certified true copy ];
Radiographic test report (once every 10 years) [ in original / certified true copy ];
Test Report for ISO Tank or BLC from third party's
TQRA (if required)
Consent letter from vehicle owner (if vehicle does not belong to applicant)
For more details on the requirements for the types of transport, please download P&FM Transport Checklist
Guidelines for Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP)
For SCDF's regulated Petroleum and Flammable Material (P&FM)
Instructions for Submission of P&FM TERP 2020 ( 38.00 KB )
For Package Transportation
For Bulk Transportation
