CAPITASPRING

FIRE EMERGENCY PLAN

2021

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 CAPITASPRING
FIRE EMERGENCY PLAN
CONTENTS PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Objective 03
1.2 Formation of Committees 03
1.3 Fire Alarm System 04
1.4 Fire Alarm Activation 05

2.0 ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF AN OUTBREAK OF FIRE

2.1 Informant 06
2.2 All/Staff/Guest/Visitor 06
2.3 Coordinator/Assistant Co-Ordinator 07
2.4 Fire Warden/Assistant Fire Warden 08
2.5 Control Room Operator 09
2.6 Security Officer 09
2.7 Fire Fighting team 09
2.8 Assembly Area Co-Ordinator 10
2.9 Building's Manager 10

3.0 FIRE OCCURING AFTER OFFICE HOUR 10

4.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Co-Ordinator / Assistant Co-Ordinator 10
4.2 Fire Warden / Assistant Fire Warden 11
4.3 Security Officer 11
4.4 Fire Fighting Team 11
4.5 Control Room Operator 11
4.6 Assembly Area Co-Ordinator 12
4.7 Isolation of fire Alarm Personnel 12
4.8 Floor Evacuation Status Recording Personnel 12
4.9 Fire Evacuation Drills 12

5.0 GENERAL
5.1 How to use the Fire Extinguisher 13
5.2 How to use the Hosereel 13
5.3 If you discover a Fire 14
5.4 Special Fire Safety Measures During COVID-19 14

APPENDICES
Appendix I - Site Plan of Assembly Area
Appendix II - Typical Floor Plans (Escape Route)
Appendix III - Fire safety Checklist
Appendix IV - Standard Announcements
Appendix V - Fire Evacuation Drill Status Record
Appendix VI - Floor Register
Appendix VII - Evacuation Drill Record Sheet

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CAPITASPRING FIRE EMERGENCY PLAN
1. INTRODUCTION

The Fire Emergency Plan briefly explains the fire protection systems operating in
CapitaSpring, and the procedure to be adopted by tenants to assist in the evacuation of
the building in the event of an outbreak of fire.

CapitaSpring is a 280-metre integrated development with 51 Stories. It comprises of

retail shops, service residences, hawker stalls and office premises which adopted a two-
stage alarm and phase evacuation in an emergency evacuation.

1.1 OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this/her Fire Emergency Plan are:

(a) To ensure the safety of human lives in the event of fire

(b) To establish a systematic and orderly evacuation plan
(c) To ensure prompt raising of the fire alarm and marshalling of first-aid and
fire fighting efforts in the event of fire.

1.2 FORMATION OF COMMITTEES

The following Committees shall be formed to achieve the above objectives. They are:

(a) Fire Safety Committee

(b) Fire Evacuation Committee

1.2.1. Fire Safety Committee

This committee plans activities such as fire evacuation drills, fire safety training, fire
safety exhibition, etc to enhance the awareness among the tenants of CapitaSpring. The
committee shall comprise the following persons:

Chairman - Building Manager

Secretary - Senior Fire Safety Manager
Committee Members - Centre Management Representatives
- Tenant's Representatives
- Security Agency Representatives

1.2.2 Fire Evacuation Committee

The committee is responsible for the executing the systematic and orderly evacuation
plan, including marshalling of first-aid and fire fighting efforts in the event of an outbreak
of fire.
The committee shall comprise the following persons:
i. Co-Ordinator - Senior FSM
ii. Asst. Co-Ordinator - Property Management Manager
iii. Fire Wardens - Tenant's Representatives
iv. Security Officers - Building Security Agency
v. Fire Fighting Team - Security Officers / Technicians
vi. Assembly Area Co-Ordinator - OM/SE/E/ST/T/SO*
vii. Control Room Operator - Security Officers
viii. Fire Command Centre - Security Co-ordinator

*OM – Operation Manager, SE – Senior Executive, E – Executive, ST – Senior Technician, T –

Technician, SO – Senior Officer
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1.3 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

The fire alarm system may be raised by:

1.3.1 Break Glass Alarm System

MANUAL CALL POINT

Smash the “Break-glass Call points with an object

which will cause the release of the contact button
hence ringing the alarm bells throughout the building.

1.3.2 Automatic Smoke Detector System

SMOKE DETECTOR

When there is a smoke-filled atmosphere, the smoke

detector will be activated, and the alarm bells will ring
throughout the building.

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HEAT DETECTOR

When there is a sufficient heat in the atmosphere, the

heat detector will be activated, and the alarm bells will
ring throughout the building.

1.3.3 Automatic Sprinkler System

When there is fire and sufficient heat is generated, the

sprinkler bulb or element will burst, and water will gush out
to extinguish the fire. At the same time, the alarm will ring
throughout the building thru the activation of the sprinkler
flow switch.

1.4 FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION

i. 1st Stage Alarm

This is an alert signal. Continuous activation of alarm bell will last less than 1 minute, followed
by the emergency announcement via the Public Address System. Simultaneously, an audio and
visual signal will be registered at:

- The floor sub-panel to indicate the floor zone of the activation.

- The Main Alarm Panel at the Fire Command Centre (FCC) to indicate the activated floor.
- The Fire Alarm Monitoring Control Centre (DECAM).
- The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Headquarters - Communication & Control Centre.

ii. 2nd Stage Alarm

This/her is the signal to commence evacuation. Upon confirmation of a fire situation, the
evacuation announcement shall be made via the Public-Address System in phases beginning
with the:

- The "fire" floor

- Two floors above the "fire" floor
- Two floors below the "fire" floor

The rest of the floor will be evacuated on subsequent phases, depending on the fire situation.
Notwithstanding the above, a total evacuation of the building may be described in an extreme
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2. ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF AN OUTBREAK OF FIRE

2.1 Informant

The person who discovers the fire shall immediately:

a. Raise the alarm at the nearest fire alarm from the break glass manual call-point.

b. Attempt to extinguish any incipient fire with the available first-aid fire fighting
equipment such as hosereels and fire extinguisher but always maintain your own
safety without any personnel risk.

2.2 ALL STAFF, GUEST/VISITORS

2.2.1 First Stage Alarm

a. Upon hearing the fire alarm bell and public announcement, all staff shall lock up
important documents, cash, shut down equipment, etc, and remain alert for instruction
from their Fire Wardens, Assistant Fire Wardens and Public-Address System. Do not
attempt to make unnecessary telephone calls to verify the nature of the alarm.

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2.2.2 Evacuation

a. All staff guided by their respectively Fire Wardens should immediately evacuate by
using the nearest exit and proceed to the Assembly Area as instructed.

b. When the evacuation is declared, all occupants should guide guest/visitor/customer on

their respective floor to evacuate immediately in an orderly manner.

c. When evacuating, do not panic but quickly walk down the staircase from the nearest Exit
and proceed to the Assembly Area. Do not use the Lifts.

2.2.3 Assembly Area

a. The Assembly Area is located at the open field near Empress Lawn. (See Appendix I)

b. All staff must be available for a roll call to be conducted by the Fire Wardens of the
respective floor at the Assembly Area.

c. All staff/guests/customers/visitors shall not re-enter the building unless instructed by the
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer in attendance.

d. Lifts are strictly not to be used as they are programmed to be grounded and cease
operation, upon activation of fire alarm.

e. After evacuation, all employees shall not disperse but remain at the Assembly Area
unless instructed otherwise by the Assembly Area Co-ordinator.

2.3 CO-ORDINATOR / ASSISTANT CO-ORDINATOR

2.3.1 In the event of Fire: -

a. Ensure that the Central Fire Alarm Monitoring Station (DECAM) is notified of the fire.

b. Proceed to the Fire Command Centre (FCC) at Storey 1, ascertain the location of fire
from the Main panel and ensure that the Fire Fighting Team has been mobilized to
respond to the fire alarm.

c. Ensure that the fire alarm has been isolated after the ringing of bell for not less than a
minute. Ensure that the first alert announcement has been made on all the floors.
(See Appendix III -Text I)

d. Ensure that the fire warden of the fire floor has been instructed to investigate the cause
of the fire alarm and report status to the Fire Command Centre via the Firemen's
Intercom.

e. Standby to receive status of situation report and assess the need to declare total
evacuation of the premises.

f. If the fire fighting team reports of the fire is under control or it's a false alarm: -

Instruct the Security Co-ordinator to make an announcement through the Public

Address System. (See Appendix III - Text 2 and 3)

g. If it deems necessary for a total evacuation due to fire beyond control: -

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 Instruct the Security Co-ordinator to ring the fire alarm bell and make announcement to
evacuate the building immediately. (See Appendix III - Text 5 on "Select Call" to the
required fire floors only).

h. Ensure that the building evacuation status is monitored closely at the Assembly Area
through reports obtained from the Fire Wardens (as per format in Appendix IV)

i. Report the condition of the fire and number of persons missing, if any, to the Singapore
Civil Defence Force officer upon their arrival at the Fire Command Centre.

j. Ensure that the Fire Operation Book and the necessary keys are readily available at the
Fire Command Centre.

Note: In the event of a fire situation which requires evacuation and there is no Fire Warden
available, any available staff should be directed to assume the role of a Fire Warden.

2.4 FIRE WARDEN / ASSISTANT FIRE WARDEN

2.4.1 On hearing the first stage alarm: -

a. All Fire Wardens and the assistants shall check their respective floor Fire Alarm Sub-
panel to confirm of the alarm activation and conduct physical check if it occurred at their
floor.

b. If it is not than the Fire warden and the assistant shall ensure that his/her storey is
prepared for evacuation when and as instructed by the Co-Ordinator through the Public
Addressing (PA) System.

c. If fire is confirmed on his/her storey, the Fire Warden and the assistant shall activate
evacuation on his/her storey and report to the Fire Command Centre (FCC) through the
Firemen Intercom stating his/her/her name and nature of fire and location.

On hearing the evacuation announcement over the PA System and/or the

Second stage fire alarm being sounded continuously: -

d. Check all offices and alert all staff on his/her storey to evacuate in an orderly manner
using the nearest exits available.

e. Ensure that the disabled, children, pregnant women etc (if any) are given attention
during the evacuation.

f. Report to the Fire Command Centre (FCC) via the Emergency Telephone System on the
evacuation status. Leave the building after ascertaining that all the occupants of the floor
left the premises and complied with his/her/her order.

g. On the assembly area, the Fire Wardens and the assistants shall conduct a roll call of
the staff present and report the evacuation status, in persons to the Assembly Area
Reporting Centre.

h. The Fire Wardens shall complete the Tenant's Floor Register Form (Appendix V) and
submit to the Assembly Area Co-ordinator.

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2.5 CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS (FCC)

2.5.1 On hear the first stage alarm:

a. Immediately notify Central Fire Alarm Monitoring Station (DECAM) of the fire alarm
activation and state the following:

1) CODE NO.
2) PASSWORD
3) BUILDING'S NAME
4) YOUR IDENTITY/ CONTACT NUMBER

The caller shall ensure the address is repeated by the operator of the Central Fire Alarm
Monitoring Station (DECAM).

2.6 SECURITY OFFICERS/ MANAGEMENT STAFF

2.6.1 The Security Officers/ Management staff who are not manning the Fire or Security
Command Centre will ensure the following during evacuation: -

a. To position at the ground floor staircase exits and other designated location as deployed
to guide the evacuees to the Assembly Area.

b. All Main, Side and Car Park Entrance including exits to the building are adequately
manned to prevent unauthorized entry and intensify patrolling.

c. Security Officer will direct the Singapore Civil Defence Force officers to the Fire
Command Centre upon their arrival.

d. Security Officer are also detailed to direct traffic to facilitate the movement of the
evacuees.

2.7 FIRE FIGHTING TEAM

2.7.1 On hearing the fire alarm: -

a. Ascertain the location of the fire from the main alarm panel and use the fire lift to go to
two storey below the 'Fire' floor and proceed to the 'Fire' floor via the staircase.

b. A member of the team will then bring the fire lift down to Storey 1 and wait for the arrival
of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

c. In the event of a fire, attempt to extinguish the fire or control must be taken without any
personnel risk to the Fire Fighting Team or any member of the tenants or management.

d. Report status of fire to the Co-ordinator at the Fire Command Centre whether situation
under control, false alarm or evacuation are required.

e. The Fire Fighting Team shall comprise of Team Leader and team members.

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2.8 ASSEMBLY AREA CO-ORDINATOR

2.8.2 Upon hearing the fire alarm bell and announcement: -

a. Proceed to the Fire Command Centre and prepare the necessary equipment needed at
the Assembly Area.

b. Brief all the assistants on their roles and responsibilities.

c. Proceed to the designated Assembly Area and co-ordinate in setting up the followings: -
i) Fire Wardens/ Assistant Fire Wardens Reporting Centre.
ii) Logistic Support & First Aid Centre.

2.9 BUILDING MANAGER

a. Property Management Manager - Mr Goh Wee Kiat

b. Senior Fire Safety Manager (Operations Manager) - Mr Lim Jen Huat

3.0 FIRE OCCURING AFTER OFFICE HOUR

In the event of an outbreak of fire, Security Officers on duty will:

3.1 Confirm with Central Fire Alarm Monitoring Station (DECAM) of the fire and notify the
following persons: -

a. Senior Fire Safety Manager

b. Property Management Manager
c. Security Manager
d. Operations Manager / Technical Executive

3.2 Make the necessary announcement through the Public-Address System.

3.3 Proceed to fight the fire from a safe distance with the available fire fighting equipment
and attempt to extinguish or control the fire with safety in mind and without personnel
risk.

4.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Co-ordinator / Assistant co-ordinator

a. Represent the Management of the building in respect of all fire safety matters.

b. Have the full responsibilities for: -

i) Establishment of a Fire Evacuation / Safety Committee.

ii) Training of employees.
iii) Preparation, drafting and implementing of the Fire Emergency Plan.

c. Ensure that the approved Fire Emergency Plan is abide by the staff of the building.

d. Records the dates and times of Evacuation Drill conducted for verification by the
Singapore Civil Defence Force officers.

e. Appoint one person as Co-Ordinator during his/her absence from the building.

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 f. Responsible for the training of the Fire Fighting team within the building from amongst
the employees.

g. Ensure that all exit doors are kept closed and unlocked during operation hours and
hallways, corridors, lobbies and staircases are kept free from obstruction at all time.

h. Ensure that the fire extinguishers, hosereels, fire fighting / protection system are kept in
working condition.

i. Ensure that the Fire Emergency Plan is formulated and updated as and when
necessary.

4.2 Fire Warden / Assistant Fire Warden (Tenant’s Representative)

a. Acquaint any new employees with the Fire Emergency Plan in his/her specific role (if
any) during an emergency.

a. Be familiar with the Fire Emergency Plan and means of escape of their respective floors.

b. Be familiar with the operation of the fire alarm system and use of fire fighting equipment
within their office.

c. Importantly liaise, co-ordinate and co-operate with the in-house staff.

d. Maintain and update the Floor Register.

4.3 Security Officer

a. Be familiar with the Fire Emergency Plan and means of escape in the building.

b. Ensure that the security personnel know their roles as described in the Fire Emergency
Plan.

c. Know the building's code number, telephone number of Central Fire Alarm Monitoring
Station (DECAM) and contacting of Emergency Response Team personnel.

d. Be familiar with the messages to be announced under various emergency conditions.

e. Be familiar with the location and use of fire-fighting equipment.

4.4 Fire Fighting Team

a. Be familiar with the operation of the Fire Alarm System.

b. Be familiar with the Fire Emergency Plan, location of Staircases and Emergency Exit.

c. Be familiar with the location and use of the fire fighting equipment.

4.5 Security Control Operator (FCC)

a. Be fully cognizant of the Fire Emergency Plan and telephone number of the SCDF.

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c. Ensure that all the Main Entrances and Exits of the building are unlocked and are
adequately manned to prohibit unauthorized entry.

d. Assigned one of the Security Officers to direct the SCDF to the Fire Command Centre
(FCC).

e. Ensure that all the Security and Tenant Service Centre (TSC) personnel are detailed to
direct traffic to facilitate the movements of the evacuees to the Assembly Area.

4.6 Assembly Area Co-Ordinator

a. Be familiar with the Fire Emergency Plan and means of escape of the building.

b. Be familiar with the designated Assembly Area layout as planned in Appendix I

c. Appoint an assistant to be person-in-charge of Logistic Support and First Aid Centre.

d. Set-up necessary recording boards, tables and chair at the Assembly Area Reporting
Centre.

e. Set-up indication sign of the various centers for easy mobilsation by the Fire Wardens/
Assistant Fire Wardens.

4.7 Isolation of Fire Alarm Personnel

Be fully cognizant of the Fire Emergency Plan, location and operation of the Fire Alarm
System.

4.8 Floor Evacuation Status Recording Personnel / Fire Command Centre Operator

a. Be familiar with the procedures of the Fire Emergency Plan.

b. Be familiar with the location of the Assembly Area.

4.9 Fire Evacuation Drill

a. Fire Evacuation Drill to be conducted twice a year.

b. All persons shall participate in the drill.

c. The Singapore Civil Defence Force should be informed of the date and time of the fire
drill.

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5.0 GENERAL

5.1 HOW TO USE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER/ FIRE HOSEREEL

Note: When using fire extinguisher, pay attention to the direction of the wind. Always
extinguish with the direction of the wind.

5.2 HOW TO USE THE HOSEREEL

P – PULL and swing out the hose reel drum

O – OPEN control valve

R – ROLL out the hose

T – TURN ON the nozzle

S – SPRAY water over fire

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5.3 IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE

a. Get everyone out of the room where the fire is and close the door to stop the spread of
smoke and fire.

b. See that everyone gets out of the office. Plan a safe escape route for your staff now,
even if you never have to use them.

c. Activate the nearest Break-glass Call Point by smashing the glass to ensure that the
whole building is aware of the existence of fire and to report immediately to the Fire
Command Centre via the telephone Tel. No: 6983 5116 or the Firemen Intercom
located at the Fire/Service Lobby.

d. Summon the Singapore Civil Defence Force by calling 995. Ensure that your staff knows
the above number.

e. You can try to extinguish the fire but only if you can do so without endangering yourself
or others.

5.4 SPECIAL FIRE SAFETY MEASURES DURING COVID-19

As part of the COVID-19 safety measures that were implemented, the 3-side entrance at
the main lobby are closed during normal situation.
Automated doors will be open upon Fire Alarm activation.
Public Announcement message to be made to inform members of public to evacuate
using the nearest emergency exits.

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Level 1 Main Entrance

Level 1 Side Entrances

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Level 2 Drop-off Point

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Appendix I - Site Plan of Assembly Point for CapitaSpring

Assembly Point

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Empress Lawn

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 Appendix II
Typical Fllor Plans (Escape Route)

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Typical Office floor L21 to L49

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 Appendix III
FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST
1. GENERAL Yes No

a. Do you know how to activate the fire alarm? ---- ---

b. Do you know where the location of first-aid

and fire-fighting equipment? ---- ---

c. Can you reach your first-aid and fire-fighting equipment easily

during an emergency? ---- ---

d. Do you know how to use the first-aid / fire-fighting equipment? ---- ---

e. Do you know your fire escape route? ---- ---

f. Are your escape routes unlocked and free from obstruction? ---- ---

g. Do you know where are the exit staircases leading to? ---- ---

h. Are you able to guide the occupants out of safety in a fire

emergency? ---- ---

i. Do you know where to assemble for a roll call after evacuating

from your workplace? ---- ---

j. Are you familiar with the fire evacuation procedures? ---- ---

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 Appendix IV
CAPITASPRING – Standard Announcements

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 Appendix V
CAPITASPRING
FIRE EVACUATION DRILL STATUS CHART
Name of FSM: _______________________Date: ____________ Time: ____________

Storey Name of Fire Warden Evacuation Status

Cleared Not Cleared

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 Appendix VI

CAPITASPRING / DDMMYYYY
TENANT'S FLOOR REGISTER

TENANT/COMPANY:
UNIT NO.:
FIRE WARDEN:
ASSISTANT FIRE WARDEN:
TOTAL OCCUPANTS:

EVACUATION STATUS
S/No. NAME OF EMPLOYEES
PRESENT ABSENT MISSING
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 Appendix VII

CAPITASPRING

EVACUATION DRILL RECORD SHEET

Date of Time Fire Floor No. of Evacuation Name of FSM

Drill Participant Time

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