Andre Low on Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

The Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill strengthens the regulation of products installed in civil defence shelters, tackles obstructions of firefighting assets and fire safety systems, and gives the Singapore Civil Defence Force stronger powers over vehicles transporting petroleum and flammable materials, said NCMP Andre Low. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday (Sep 8), he renewed his call to replace existing keyed front gates with an alternative that could be opened from the inside without a key. He also sought clarifications relating to the new powers over vehicles carrying petroleum and flammable materials.