Fire Certificate: Application and Renewal Guide by Malaysia Fire Department
All designated premises must have a fire certificate issued by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. Therefore, it is essential to understand the fire certificate application and renewal process. The fire certificate ensures that buildings remain compliant with fire safety regulations, providing peace of mind to occupants and demonstrating the owner’s commitment to safety.
What is Fire Certificate in Malaysia?
Premises That are Required to Apply for Fire Certificate Malaysia
In Malaysia, certain types of premises are mandated to apply for a fire certificate to ensure that they comply with fire safety regulations. These premises typically have higher fire risks due to their size, purpose, or the number of occupants.
| Premise Usage | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Library | More than 1000 square meters (total floor area) | Entire Malaysia |
| Hospital and Home Treatment | - 3 floors and above where each floor area exceeds 250 square meters - 5 levels and more | Entire Malaysia |
| Hotel | Design of open passage - 4 floors and more with more than 50 rooms - 6 levels and more Other designs - 21 rooms and more | Entire Malaysia |
| Hostel and Dormitory | - 4 floors and more where each floor area exceeds 250 square meters - 6 levels and more | Entire Malaysia |
| Office | Height over 30 meters or 10,000 square meters (total floor area) | Entire Malaysia |
| Shop | 2001 square meters and more (total floor area) | Entire Malaysia |
| Factory | - One level of 2001 square meters and more installed automatic spray system - 2 floors where each floor is built as a separate room, single or terrace construction over 1000 square meters (total floor area) - 3 levels and more - Building Blocked Building Block Block 2-storey and more Open Steps where each space exceeds 7000 cubic meters - Special Structure : Factory complexes such as palm oil complex, oil refinery, cement work, etc. : Dangerous process | Entire Malaysia |
| Assembly Area | - Building without central air conditioning system 2000 square meters and more - Buildings with central air conditioning systems exceeding 1000 square meters or with a load of 1000 and more people | Entire Malaysia |
| Storage and General | - Underground parking structure exceeds 1000 square meters - More than 7000 cubic meters - 2 floors and more with more than 1000 square meters (total floor area) | Entire Malaysia |
Fire Certificate Malaysia Application Process
The new premises must apply for a fire certificate upon obtaining a Certificate of Fitness (CF) or Temporary Certificate of Fitness (TCF) or Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC).
Furthermore, an application may be made at the State Headquarters of Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) or Fire Zone Office where the place of the prescribed premises is the office of processing any fire certification application.
1. Initial Preparation
Engage with a fire safety consultant or engineer to assess the building’s fire safety features and recommend any necessary improvements. Next, collect all required documentation, including building plans, fire safety system details, and previous maintenance records.
2.Submission of Application
Applicants must apply by submitting Form I and providing the following information:
- Copy of CCC or CFO
- Building Plan (which has been approved by JBPM during CCC / CFO production)
- Latest property ownership letter
- Land ownership
- Copy of door tax
- Business license
3. Inspection by the Fire Department
The Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) will determine a date to the applicant for examination of the premises. If all Fire Safety Installation systems are in good condition, and satisfactory, the certificates will be issued within 5 days from the date the payment made. The period of validity of a fire certificate Malaysia for premises shall be twelve (12) months.
All designated premises must connected electronically or by telephone to the nearest Fire Station by switched switchboards to provide an immediate automatic alarm in case of emergency.
Fire Certificate Malaysia Renewal Process
The certificate is effective for one year from the date issued and needs to renewed annually. Application for Renewal of Fire Certificate Malaysia shall use Form III and not less than 30 days before the expiry date. The fee for the renewal certificate is half of the first fire certificate fee.
Applications for renewal of the certificates submitted less than 30 days from the expiration date can subject to a late penalty of RM100. Application for renewal of a certificate issued after expiration date must submit the certification application using Form I and full payment as the first application will be applied.
Modification Premise – Change of Conditions
Any designated premises with a fire certificate Malaysia can not make any modification- change of condition, which causes the fire safety equipment to be inadequate. The applicant must submit a proposed plan to this department before performing the renovation work.
The department will review the submitted plan and lower the certificate on the proposed plan. Subsequently, an inspection will deployed prior to the issuance of a fire certification certificate. A new fire certification certificate will get issued if making a fee while a fire certificate amendment will get issued if the payment is not made.
After BOMBA reviews and approves the plan, an inspection will be performed to verify that the building meets all safety standards.
Appeal
Any applicant can appeal the decision or notice of refusal by submitting a request to the Minister:
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- The Director refuses to issue a fire certificate
- The conditions imposed on certificates issued can not be complied with; or
- With any decision from the Director by amending the new certificate or previous certificate
They then have 21 days to submit an appeal letter to the Minister, whose decision is final.
Offenses Under Fire Certificate Malaysia
- Making modifications to a designated properties with an active fire certificate without notifying the relevant authorities.
- Failing to follow instructions to implement adequate fire safety measures.
- Operating a properties without a valid fire certificate.
- Creating or falsifying a fire certificate.
- Providing false statements or misleading information when applying for a fire certificate.
- Transferring or allowing another party to use your fire certificate.
- Not notifying the Director-General in writing if the fire certificate is lost or destroyed.
- Failing to submit required documentation or information.
- Not displaying the fire certificate prominently at all times.
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