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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICERS FOR
CONSTRUCTION SITES

3rd Edition
Published on 24 May 2021
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FOREWORD

Construction sites may be located near residential and built-up areas. To

ensure that residents are not subject to nuisances or public health hazards,

occupiers of such construction sites must pay great attention to environmental

health issues that may arise from their worksites.

To help occupiers of such construction sites identify and rectify these

problems before work commences and as the construction work progresses, the

National Environment Agency (NEA) launched the Environmental Control Officers

(ECO) Scheme for Construction Sites (CS) on 1 April 2000. Under the ECO (CS)

scheme, qualified personnel are trained to handle matters relating to environmental

management, focusing on areas such as vector control, noise control, food hygiene

and waste management.

This Code of Practice for Environmental Control Officers for Construction Site

spells out the roles and responsibilities of ECOs (CS) and occupiers and provides a

reference to guide them in their daily work.

Director-General of Public Health

National Environment Agency Singapore
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CONTENTS

Page

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4
2 Definitions ................................................................................................................. 4
3 Construction sites requiring ECO (CS)...................................................................... 5
4 Registration of ECO (CS) .......................................................................................... 5
5 Role and Duties of ECO (CS) ................................................................................... 5
6 Duties of Occupier of Construction Site .................................................................... 7
7 Penalties ................................................................................................................... 8
8 Guide on Recommended Practices in Construction Sites ......................................... 8
Appendix 1: Certificate of Registration for ECO (CS) .................................................... 16
Appendix 2: Site Environmental Control Programme .................................................... 17
Appendix 3: Site Environmental Control Report ............................................................ 28
Appendix 4: Penalties .................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 5: Best Practices to Prevent and Control Mosquito Breeding ........................ 39
Appendix 6: Format to Monitor Disposal of Waste in Construction Site ......................... 42
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CODE OF PRACTICE
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICERS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES
[ ECOs (CS) ]

1 Introduction
1.1 This Code of Practice (COP) is intended to guide Environmental Control
Officers for Construction Sites [ECOs (CS)] and Occupiers in carrying out
works in compliance with the Environmental Public Health (Registration of
Environmental Control Officers) Regulations.
1.2 The COP can be downloaded at https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-
functions/resources/practices-and-guidelines/practices#2
1.3 For clarifications on the COP, please enquire via the NEA online feedback form
at www.nea.gov.sg.

2 Definitions
2.1 In this Code, unless otherwise specified: -
2.1.1 "works", in relation to a construction site, means-
(a) the erection, construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of buildings,
structures or roads;
(b) the breaking up or opening of, or boring under, any road or adjacent land
in connection with the construction, inspection, maintenance or removal
of works;
(c) demolition or dredging works; or
(d) any other work of engineering construction.

2.1.2 "Full-time Environmental Control Officer for Construction Site" means an ECO
(CS) employed on a full-time basis in the construction site for which he or she
is employed for at least 40 hours per week.
2.1.3 "Part-time Environmental Control Officer for Construction Site" means an ECO
(CS) employed on a part-time basis in the construction site for which he or she
is employed for at least 15 hours per week.
2.1.4 "Contract sum", in relation to a construction site, means the total value of the
works to be carried out on the construction site as stated in the applicable
contract.
2.1.5 Pointers under Section 5 and 6, which are marked with "#" refer to mandatory
duties of an ECO (CS) or Occupier under the Environmental Public Health
(Registration of Environmental Control Officers) Regulations. Other legal
obligations under Control of Vector Pesticide Act and Environmental Protection
and Management Act are also to be complied with.
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3 Construction sites requiring ECO (CS)

3.1 Occupiers of construction sites are required to employ either a part-time or full-
time ECO (CS) depending on the contract sum of the construction works as
shown in the table below:
Contract sum of
Type of ECO (CS) required
Construction works
$10 million & below Not required

Exceed $10 million but

Part-time ECO (CS)
not exceeding $50 million

Exceed $50 million Full-time ECO (CS)

4 Registration of ECO (CS)

4.1 Applicant with the requisite qualifications must complete a training course and
pass the exam for ECOs before he can be registered as an ECO (CS).
4.2 Registration and renewal of registration shall be made via the Whole-of-
Government business licensing portal GoBusiness, at
https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/licences, and accompanied with a licence fee.
A Certificate for Registration for ECO (CS) (Appendix 1), which is valid for a
stipulated licence period, will be issued upon approval.
4.3 It is an offence under the Environmental Public Health (Registration of
Environmental Control Officers) Regulations for the Occupier of a construction
site to employ an ECO (CS) who does not have a valid Certificate of
Registration. Likewise, it is an offence for an ECO (CS) to work in a
construction site if he does not possess a valid Certificate of Registration.
4.4 An ECO(CS) shall produce his/her Environmental Control Officer Certificate
of Registration for inspection, when required by authorized officers.

5 Role and Duties of ECO (CS)

5.1 In general, the role of an ECO (CS) is to work with the Premises Manager
(PM)/ Occupier of the construction site to comply with environmental laws,
advise PM/ Occupier on environmental remediation measures, carry out site
inspections and to engage workers and stakeholders on maintaining good
environmental health standards.
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5.2 The environmental issues which the ECO (CS) are required to pay attention to
are:
1 Vector Control
2 Food Hygiene
3 Waste Management
4 Noise Management
5 Air Pollution and Dust Abatement
6 Earth Littering
7 Water Pollution and Earth Control
8 Sanitary Facilities Management

5.3 The duties of an ECO (CS) shall include the following:

(a) Work with the PM/ Occupier of the construction site to draw up,
implement and monitor effective environmental management plans,
including reviewing them when necessary:
• Prepare and submit to the PM/ Occupier of the construction site,
the Site Environmental Control Programme (SECP) in
accordance to the format in Appendix 2, before work
commences at the worksite. The SECP shall outline the
environmental management plans to be executed; and 
• Prepare and submit to the PM/ Occupier of the construction site,
the Site Environmental Control Report (SECR) in accordance to
the format in Appendix 3 once every two weeks. The ECO shall
assess the environmental efforts carried out, and review the
effectiveness of these measures. 
(b) Inspect the construction site to ensure all facilities, equipment and
operations do not pose any environmental health hazard; 
(c) Inspect the on-site canteen, if any, and dining areas to ensure that good
hygiene practices are being observed, and the areas are well maintained
with good housekeeping. 
(d) Identify and discuss environmental health irregularities or potential
lapses with the Occupier of the construction site, and recommend
corresponding measures to prevent or rectify such concerns; 
(e) Attend to all feedback on any irregularities and inform the Occupier of
the construction site accordingly; 
(f) Assist the authorities to investigate outbreaks of infectious, vector-borne
or food-borne diseases at the construction site; and 
(g) Organise campaigns, training courses and other activities, where
required, to develop and sustain the interest of workers in maintaining
good environmental health standards.


Pointers denoted by “” are mandatory duties of an ECO(CS)/ Occupier under the Environmental Public
Health (Registration of Environmental Control Officers) Regulations.
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6 Duties of Occupier of Construction Site

6.1 The PM/ Occupier is responsible for all irregularities and violations at his work
site and shall carry out the following:
Site Environmental Control Programme (SECP) and Report (SECR)
(a) Submit the SECP prepared by the ECO (CS) to the Director-General of
Public Health (DGPH) before work commences at the worksite; 
(b) Countersign the SECR prepared by the ECO (CS), file and make the
reports available for inspection by the DGPH or any public health officer
at any time; and to 
(c) Work with the ECO (CS) to implement the recommendations made under
the SECP and SECR. 

Notification of Employment of ECO (CS)

(d) Notify the DGPH on any changes in employment in ECO (CS) on the
construction site via a partial re-submission of the SECP [change in
ECO(CS)];
(e) Notify the DGPH in writing within 14 days of termination of employment
of ECO (CS) 
(f) Employ another ECO (CS) within 14 days upon termination of
employment, suspension or cancellation of registration of the ECO (CS)
employed for the construction site; and 
(g) Employ a temporary ECO (CS) for the construction site when the existing
ECO (CS) working at the construction site is on leave or absent for more
than 5 days. 

Others
(i) Work with the ECO (CS) in maintaining good environmental health
standards at the worksite;
(j) Facilitate the work of the ECO (CS) by providing the necessary
resources including facilities, equipment and information necessary to
carry out environmental management work effectively and efficiently; 
(k) Permit ECO (CS) to attend courses, seminars, conferences and
meetings as and when required by the DGPH and to reimburse them as
required under the law; and 
(l) Require every personnel employed on the construction site to observe
good environmental health practices.


Pointers denoted by “” are mandatory duties of an ECO(CS)/ Occupier under the Environmental Public
Health (Registration of Environmental Control Officers) Regulations.
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7 Penalties
7.1 The ECO scheme is regulated under the Environmental Public Health Act. It is
an offence for the ECO (CS), or PM/ Occupier of the construction site, to
contravene or fail to comply with any of the clauses stated in the Act or its
subsidiary legislations. The various offences that are relevant to the ECO (CS)
and the PM/ Occupier of the construction site, are as shown in Appendix 4.

8 Guide on Recommended Practices in Construction Sites1

The following are recommended practices in construction sites to keep the
worksite free from environmental health hazards. ECO (CS) should apply
suitable measures for their construction sites and ensure compliance with any
other relevant Code of Practices and legal requirements for the respective
environmental issues.

8.1 Vector Control

8.1.1 The ECO (CS) and PM/ Occupier should identify high-risk areas and
operations, throughout each stage of the construction project, that may result
in breeding of vectors. The ECO (CS) and PM/ Occupier shall draw up and
implement an effective vector control programme, which outlines vector
surveillance and control measures to eliminate, reduce and/or manage such
risks.
8.1.2 Comprehensive vector control services must be engaged from the start of the
project and carried out at least once a week. The Occupier must engage a
competent NEA-registered Vector Control Operator (VCO) from the list of
registered VCOs on https://nea.gov.sg/our-services/pest-control/pest-control-
operators. The scope of work and responsibilities of the VCO should be spelled
out in the contract. A template contract “Specifications for mosquito and rodent
surveillance and control at construction sites” is available at
https://nea.gov.sg/our-services/pest-control/rodent-control.
8.1.3 The PM/ Occupier should maintain good records of the vector control
programme and vector control service reports from the VCO.
8.1.4 The performance of the VCO should be evaluated regularly. If the VCO service
is unsatisfactory, the PM/ Occupier should terminate the contract and engage
another VCO.
8.1.5 It is recommended that the worksite is divided into zones based on the number
of workdays in a week (e.g., a maximum of 6 zones assuming a 6-days work
week or 7 zones for a 7-days work week). The in-house Environmental Control
Team should then be deployed to cover one zone per day to ensure good
surveillance and housekeeping weekly.

1ECOs(CS) are reminded to ensure compliance with any other relevant Code of Practices
and legal requirements for the respective environmental issues.
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Mosquito Control
• Regular checks should be conducted at least once a week at all areas,
as part of source reduction measure to detect the stagnation of water and
mosquito breeding.
• Good housekeeping should be maintained to prevent stagnation of water
among receptacles and litter.
• High-risk areas and operations, as well as appropriate preventive and
control measures, are further outlined in detail in Appendix 5.
• Sand granular insecticide should be applied to water collected in
perforated bricks. Exposed brick holes should be sealed up with cement.
• Anti-mosquito oil or NEA registered larvicide should be applied to
stagnant water at least once a week. The application should be repeated
after wet weather as the oil and insecticides would be washed away by
the rain.
• Thermal fogging should only be carried out by licensed VCO, using a
suitable NEA registered insecticide. Fogging should only be carried out
when the adult mosquito population is high or when there are mosquito-
borne diseases transmission near construction sites. Routine thermal
fogging as a preventive measure is not encouraged.
• If the site is situated in a malaria-sensitive area, the licensed VCO should
carry out quarterly residual-spraying at the foreign workers quarters and
site offices for the inner walls and at least once a month for the outer
walls

Control of Rodents, Flies and Cockroaches

• Good housekeeping is achieved by keeping worksite litter-free and
eliminating all harborage grounds.
• Refuse bins should always be covered and emptied at the end of each
day
• Food are properly stored, and organic wastes are properly disposed in
covered refuse bins, so that vectors do not have access to them.
• The canteen, dining areas and workers quarters are kept free from pests
by ensuring good food handling and storage, and good housekeeping.
• Regular checks for burrows should be conducted. The ECO (CS) and
Occupier should work with the VCO to ensure active burrows undergo
proper treatment until the rat population is wiped out, and then sealed
properly.
• Check and seal potential rat entry points by using wire mesh, metal
guards, etc.
• Should sludge be used for landscaping, the sludge should be covered
with a layer of topsoil at least 5 cm thick to prevent breeding of flies.
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Control of Infectious Disease

• Temperature checks for fever should be conducted daily for staff and
visitors entering the construction site during dengue/ chikungunya/ zika
outbreak periods or if there are cases in or in the vicinity of the site.
• Staff and visitors displaying symptoms of infectious diseases i.e. fever,
should not be allowed to enter and/or work in the construction site.
• The PM/ Occupier should maintain records of all workers working at the
construction site, including its employees and workers of sub-contractors.
All foreign workers should be screened for history of malaria and blood
films taken to exclude parasite carriers.
• The PM/ Occupier should monitor workers after their discharge from
infectious diseases (e.g. period of one month for P. falciparum, and
period of six months for P. vivax).

8.2 Food Hygiene

8.2.1 On-site canteens (if any) must obtain a licence from the Singapore Food
Agency prior to its operation and the licence is to be renewed regularly.
Operators have to comply with all related requirements and regulations. They
may refer to the following link for more information on licensing:
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-retail/licensing-permits/food-shop-licence# .
8.2.2 All food handlers working at the on-site canteen must attend and pass the
Basic Food Hygiene Course and register with the Singapore Food Agency.
8.2.3 Food sold on the worksite should be prepared within the licensed premises or
obtained from licensed sources. Only potable Public Utilities Board (PUB)
water can be used for all food preparation.
8.2.4 All liquid food wastes must be drained into the sewerage system and not into
open drains.

Food handling and storage

8.2.5 All ready-to-eat cooked food must be handled with tongs or other suitable
utensils. In the event when tongs or suitable utensils are not suitable for use,
food handlers are required to wear disposable gloves while handling cooked
or ready-to-eat food. The disposable gloves must not be reused and should be
disposed of after each use.
8.2.6 Food must not be prepared or stored in or near toilets or on the floor.
8.2.7 All refrigerators/freezers/chillers must be maintained in good working order
and provided with temperature gauges. Food should be stored in chillers that
are maintained between 0oC and 4oC, and in freezers that are maintained at
12oC and below.
8.2.8 Food products or food ingredients must be kept in clean covered containers
and stored at appropriate temperatures.
8.2.9 Food displayed for sale must be adequately covered.
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Personal hygiene
8.2.10 Food handlers must not place their fingers to their mouth, eye, ear, nose or
scalp when preparing or handling food; they must also not eat, chew, smoke,
spit, cough, sneeze or comb their hair when preparing or handling food.
8.2.11 Food handlers must wash their hands thoroughly and frequently before and
after preparing food and after visiting the toilets. This is necessary even when
the food handler wears gloves for food handling.
8.2.12 Food handlers must protect any open wound or lesion on their hands with
waterproof dressings.
8.2.13 Food handlers must not prepare or handle food if they feel unwell (for e.g.
vomiting, diarrhea or fever) or if they have infected wounds, skin infections or
sores.

Equipment
8.2.14 All equipment, crockery and utensils must be kept clean and properly
maintained at all times. Defective equipment/ utensils/ crockery that are
chipped and cracked should not be used.
8.2.15 Separate chopping boards, tongs, scoops, forks, gloves or other utensils
should be used for handling raw, ready-to-eat and cooked food to prevent
cross contamination.
8.2.16 Exhaust fans and grease filters should be serviced regularly to ensure they are
in good working condition. Cooking hoods should be clean and free from oil
drips, hardened grease and soot stains.

8.3 Waste Management

8.3.1 Engage only licensed general waste collector for the collection and disposal of
waste generated. Ensure a valid written agreement for the waste collection
services and invoices are available for reference when required. The
construction waste/debris should be sent to a licensed general waste disposal
facility for further processing.
8.3.2 All designated waste collection points must be easily accessible by the waste
collection vehicle.
8.3.3 Use dedicated bins to store recyclables, non-incinerable waste, incinerable
waste and putrefiable waste. The bins shall be of a shape, size and design as
may be approved by the DGPH from time to time.
8.3.4 The number of bins provided for each type of waste must be adequate. There
should be no spillage of waste around any bin at any time.
8.3.5 Putrefiable waste should be removed daily to prevent any environmental
health issue. All putrefiable waste should be bagged before disposal into bins.
All bins for putrefiable waste should be of SS EN 840 standard wheeled bin
with maximum size of 660 litres and properly covered when not in use.
8.3.6 Construction wastes/ debris should be stored in skips placed at a location
easily accessible to waste removal vehicles.
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8.4 Noise Control

8.4.1 Advise the occupier to reduce noise generated at the worksites by taking the
following measures:
i. use quieter equipment and methods to reduce noise generated from the
construction site;
ii. restrict noisier activities like piling, concreting and demolition to day-time;
iii. use pre-cast concrete panels;
iv. use noise barrier and noise curtains to help reduce the noise generated;
v. use electricity supply from SP Power Grid instead of generators, where
possible. If generators are used, they should be of the silent type and be
sited away from residential areas;
vi. maintain and service all equipment and machinery regularly to reduce
noise and smoke emission;
vii. engage affected residents of the construction work and keep them
informed of impending noisy construction works, especially at night.
Wherever possible, avoid noisy activities late at night;
8.4.2 Construction works are prohibited from being carried out on Sundays and
Public Holidays for sites that are located within 150m from noise sensitive
premises, unless it is for safety reasons or for emergency works;
8.4.3 The main contractor of the construction site must also ensure that their sub-
contractors comply with the noise limits
8.4.4 Occupiers must update NEA when there are changes to the key personnel on
site (i.e. Project Manager, ECO (CS), Safety Officer etc.)
8.4.5 Make arrangements to set up noise monitoring meters to continuously
measure and record the noise levels over a period of 12 hours, 1 hour and 5
minutes in dBA.
8.4.6 The type of noise meters to be installed and the permissible noise limits are as
follows:
Type of Project Type of Noise Meter

Project cost less than $3 million *Standalone noise meter

Project cost more than $3 million **Real-time noise meter

Demolition & piling **Real-time noise meter

*Standalone meter – Noise meters where the data can only be accessed
manually
**Real-time noise meter – Noise meters, which can continuously transmit data
wireless for viewing through smartphones or PC/laptop
All meters must comply to IEC 61672 Class 1 or equivalent
Table 1: Types of noise meters
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8.4.7 Occupiers using standalone noise meters are required to submit the noise
monitoring charts on a weekly basis to the Pollution Control 2 Division.
Occupiers using real time noise meters are required to submit to PCD the
username and password.
8.4.8 Occupiers using real time noise meters are required to be familiar with
predictive readings to ensure compliance to the noise limits
8.4.9 It is the occupier’s responsibility to ensure that the noise meters are
monitoring the noise levels continuously and are in working condition at all
times.
Types of affected
buildings
7am - 7pm 7pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am

(a) Hospitals, schools, 60 dBA 50 dBA

institutions of higher (Leq 12 hrs) (Leq 12 hrs)
learning, homes for 75 dBA 55 dBA
aged sick, etc (Leq 5 mins) (Leq 5 mins)

(b) Residential buildings 75 dBA 65 dBA 55 dBA

located less than 150m (Leq 12 hrs) (Leq 1 hr) (Leq 1 hr )
from the construction 90 dBA 70 dBA 55 dBA
site (Leq 5 mins) (Leq 5 mins) (Leq 5 mins)
75 dBA 65 dBA
(c) Buildings other than (Leq 12 hrs) (Leq 12 hrs)
those in (a) and (b)
above 90 dBA 70 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) (Leq 5 mins)
Table 2: Permissible Noise Limits (Mon – Sat)

* Leq 12 hours, Leq 1 hour and Leq 5 min are the equivalent continuous
noise levels over a period of 5 minutes, 1 hour and 12 hours respectively

8.5 Air pollution and Dust Nuisance

8.5.1 Open burning of construction and other wastes are not allowed at the worksite
as this is an offence under the Environmental Pollution and Management Act.
8.5.2 Effective measures such as water sprinklers/spray, shielding, netting,
covers/hoarding for aggregate and sand storage should be taken to minimise
dust pollution caused by construction or demolition works. The netting or
barriers on the scaffolding of the construction site shall be of suitable height
for effective containment of dust and debris.
8.5.3 All construction debris should be properly stored and removed for disposal
quickly. They should not be left to accumulate at the site.
8.5.4 Debris chutes to transfer construction debris efficiently from higher floors to
the ground floor should be provided to prevent dust nuisance. The internal of
the chutes shall also be lined with suitable material to prevent noise pollution.
8.5.5 Construction sites with concrete batching plants must have a Written
Permission (WP) from the Director, Pollution Control 1 Division to occupy and
operate as a Scheduled Premises. The occupier operating the concrete
batching plant must comply with all the conditions stipulated in the WP.
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8.5.6 All construction equipment and machinery must be well maintained and should
not emit dark smoke.
8.5.7 The use of generators should be minimised by setting up permanent power
supply with the electricity provider. Generators should be sited at locations that
minimise the smell and noise nuisance affecting nearby residential premises
or other sensitive receptors.

8.6 Earth littering

8.6.1 Lorries should not be overloaded while transporting earth, debris, etc. as this
may lead to spillage and littering of roads.
8.6.2 All vehicles carrying refuse, sand, earth, gravel, clay, stone, or any other
similar material must be completely and adequately covered as stipulated in
Environmental Public Health (Public Cleansing) Regulations 14(2) and Road
Traffic Rules (R18), before they leave the construction site.
8.6.3 A paved wash bay is to be provided for washing of vehicles (e.g. lorry tyres
and undercarriages) before they leave the worksite. All washings from the
wash bay should be channeled to a silt trap.

8.7 Earth Control Measures

8.7.1 The site operator/owner shall submit a detailed Earth Control Measures (ECM)
proposal, endorsed by a Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP) to the
relevant authorities for an approval.
8.7.2 A system of ECM including silty water treatment plant, holding pond, temporary
perimeter lined cut-off drains, silt fences and silt traps is to be implemented
within the worksite in accordance with the approved ECM plan before
commencement of any earthworks or construction works to prevent the wash
down of silt, earth, and debris from the worksite into the public drains and
adjacent premises.
8.7.3 Water run-off from the worksite is to be channeled to the holding pond and silty
water treatment plant for treatment and is not to be discharged directly into the
public drains.
8.7.4 Earth control measures including the silty water treatment plants, holding
pond, temporary perimeter lined cut-off drains, silt fences and silt traps are to
be maintained and desilted regularly.
8.7.5 Earth surfaces or slopes adjacent to any drain shall be closed turfed, paved or
covered with appropriate materials.
8.7.6 Minimise the extent and duration of any exposed bare erodible surface in
construction site by adopting proper construction staging and work
sequencing. Bare surfaces shall be covered up with appropriate materials
before rain and daily works should be halted to reduce the volume of silty water
to be contained and treated. As a good practice, all bare surfaces should also
be covered up at the end of each work day in anticipation of any rain event
after working hours.
8.7.7 The treatment of silty water shall be closely monitored, and the treatment shall
be stopped immediately if silty water is being discharged to the public drain.
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8.7.8 Drains in the vicinity of the worksite shall not be silted, altered or obstructed
due to the construction works.
8.7.9 The discharge from any construction sites into public drains shall not contain
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in concentration greater than the prescribed
legal limits.
8.7.10 The ECM shall not be removed before the completion of work. The site
operator/owner shall inform the relevant authority prior to removal of the ECM
on completion of the project.

8.8 Prevention of Water Pollution

8.8.1 All wastewater generated at the construction site must be properly treated and
disposed of. No discharge of sewage or other untreated wastewater into drain
or land is allowed.
8.8.2 Oil and chemical in drums, carboys, containers, etc. shall be stored in a
designated storage area within a building or covered shed with concrete floors
and facilities to contain any leak or spillage.
8.8.3 Waste oil and chemicals generated from site activities shall only be sent to a
licensed toxic industrial waste collector for proper disposal.
8.8.4 A full containment bund wall should be provided for bulk storage oil tanks,
including skid tanks. A collection sump should be provided to collect any
spillage. All leaks and spillages in the storage area or construction site shall
be collected and sent to a licensed toxic waste collector for proper disposal.
8.8.5 Any repair or servicing of vehicle, which requires waste oil to be disposed of
should only be carried out if there are facilities to contain the waste oil.
8.8.6 Soil treatment is to be carried out only by trained operators of registered pest
control companies. The operators shall comply fully with the water pollution
control requirements for the use of termiticides in anti-termite soil treatment
issued to the companies by the Pollution Control 1 Division, National
Environment Agency.
8.9 Sanitary Facilities
8.9.1 All toilet facilities are to be connected to sewer or holding tank/ temporary
septic tank approved by the Sewerage Department, Public Utilities Board.
Where septic tank(s)/ holding tank(s) and/ or chemical/ portable toilet(s) are
provided, they are to be regularly maintained. There should be no discharge
of wastewater from the holding tank into the watercourse or controlled
watercourse.
8.9.2 Ensure good drainage is provided for all temporary structures and connect
drains to a proper outlet to prevent water ponding in the toilet facilities.
8.9.3 Toilets must be provided with amenities such as toilet paper, soap, litter bins
and hand dryer and be kept clean at all times. They must not be used for
storage purpose.
8.9.4 Adequate and proper sanitary facilities in working condition should be provided
at the worksite and discharge points to be connected to septic tanks for
disposal. The number of sanitary facilities required can be found in the Code
of Practice on Environmental Health available at
https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functions/resources/practices-and-
guidelines/practices#1.
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Appendix 1: Certificate of Registration for ECO (CS)

Sample copy
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Appendix 2: Site Environmental Control Programme

Instructions

1) The ECO (CS) and Occupier shall prepare and submit the SECP before any works in
relation to the construction commence, to the National Environmental Agency (NEA)
via FormSG. https://go.gov.sg/ecosecp

QR Code for Weblink

2) The ECO(CS) and Occupier shall update and resubmit the SECP if:
a. There is a change in ECO(CS)
b. There is a change in General Waste Collector (GWC) and/ or Vector Control
Operator (VCO)
c. There are any updates and/ or changes Environmental Management Plan
d. There are any changes to the Site Layout

3) As there is no autosave or save as draft feature, you are advised to prepare the
information required before starting the submission process.

4) Please attach the PDF version of the endorsed Declaration Form in Section E

One- Time Password Authentication

A verification code will be sent to the email address provided below.

Email: ____________
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Section A: General Details

1. Is this a revision of a previously submitted SECP?

(Yes/No)
If Yes: What amendment(s) was made? (Please tick the checkbox given in FormSG)
a. Change in ECO (CS)

Change in General Waster Collector (GWC) and Vector Control Operator

(VCO)

c. Changes in Environmental Management Plan

Change in Site Layout

If No: please complete Sections A – D below

Details of Construction Site

2. Name of Construction Company

Please state the company name in full

3. BCA Project Reference No.

e.g. E0123-00001-2002-ST01

4. Division of Construction Site

Please select the Division where the Construction Site is located. If the site spans
across multiple Divisions, please use Site Office as the reference point.

5. Address of Construction Site and Land Lot Number

e.g. 123 Singapore Road Singapore 123456 Lot 12345C MK01

6. Contract Sum of Project

Please state the contract sum of the Project in SGD. (e.g. 50000000)

7. Number of Workers housed in on site

Please state the total number of workers staying on site. (e.g. 30)

8. Commencement Date from Letter of Award (LOA)

Please state the date in (DDMMYYYY) format.
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Section B: Details of ECO (CS)

If Question 1 “Is this a revision of a previously submitted SECP” is “Yes”,

10. I will like to notify on a change in ECO.
(Yes/No)
If Yes:
10a. Name of Outgoing ECO(CS)
Please state the full name of the Outgoing ECO(CS).

10b. Outgoing ECO(CS) Registration Number

Please state the Registration Number (e.g. FXXXXR, SXXXXQ, SXXXXP) of the
outgoing ECO(CS).

10c. Contractual Start Date of Outgoing ECO(CS)’s Employment

Please state the date in (DDMMYYYY) format.

10d. Contractual End Date of Outgoing ECO(CS)’s Employment

Please state the date in (DDMMYYYY) format.

11e. Reason for Discontinuing Employment

Please state the reason for discontinuing employment. (e.g. Not fulfilling the duty
and responsibilities of an ECO(CS).

If No: Please Proceed to the next Question

11. Details of ECO(CS) Employment

Name of ECO(CS) Type of Contact Contractual

Appointed Registration Employment Number Start Date of
ECO(CS) Number (e.g. ECO(CS)
FXXXXR, (DDMMYYYY)
SXXXXQ,
SXXXXP)
Please state Please state the Full-Time/ Please provide Please state
the full name of Registration Part- Time the local the date in
the appointed Number (e.g. contact number (DDMMYYYY)
ECO(CS). FXXXXR, (without country format.
SXXXXQ, code) of the
SXXXXP) of the appointed e.g. 24062020
appointed ECO(CS) e.g. (24 June
ECO(CS). 91234567 2020)

*Use the “+ Add More” element in FormSG if required.

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12. Contact Information of Project Manager

Name of Project Email Address Contact Number

Manager
Please state the full Please provide the email Please provide the local
name of the Project address of the Project contact number (without
Manager. Manager. country code) of the Project
Manager
e.g. 91234567.
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Section C: General Waste Collector (GWC) and Vector Control

Operator (VCO)

Details of General Waste Collector (GWC) engaged

(Occupier must update and re-submit the SECP when the GWC is changed.)

13. Name and licence number of GWC (Class A/B)

Name of GWC Licence number of GWC (e.g.

TXXXXXXXXL)
Please state the full name of Class A/B Please state the licence number of
GWC) Class A/B GWC)

*Use the “+ Add More” element in FormSG if required.

14. Name and licence number of GWC (Class C)

Name of GWC Licence number of GWC (e.g.
TXXXXXXXXL)
Please state the full name of Class C Please state the licence number of
GWC) Class C GWC)

*Use the “+ Add More” element in FormSG if required.

15. Details of Vector Control Operator (VCO) engaged

(Please state if more than one VCO will be engaged)
(Occupier must update and re-submit the SECP when the VCO is changed)

Name of VCO Licence number of Contractual Start Contractual End

VCO (e.g. Date of VCO Date of VCO
VCOXXXXXXXX) (DDMMYYYY) (DDMMYYYY)
Please state the VCO01012020 e.g. 24062020 (24 e.g. 24062020 (24
full name of VCO June 2020) June 2020)

*Use the “+ Add More” element in FormSG if required.

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Section D: Declare Environmental Management Plans

Please provide detailed environmental management plans (D1 - D6). Reasons should
be provided if sites fail to implement the required plans. The file size is limited to 3MB.

D1. Site Layout

16. Please indicate the total area of the construction site

Please state the total area in m2

17. Please attach the Site Layout that shows the following areas:
Maximum of 1 attachment of 3MB file size

a) Waste collection point(s) accessible to waste collection vehicles

b) Paved main access roads, with wash bay
c) Workers Quarters
d) Toilet Facilities
e) Canteens and/or rest areas for meals

Example of Site Layout:

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D2. Vector Control Programme

Surveillance

Please describe in detail:

1. high-risk areas to inspect and,
2. the inspection frequency of such areas

across the different stages of your construction work (Preliminary works, Sub-structure
stage, Building Stage till TOP)
a) Preliminary works
b) Sub-structure stage
c) Building Stage till TOP

18. Surveillance (Preliminary works)

Example
1. The area is segmented into 6 zones with a vector control team in charge of
each zone. The supervisor of each team would inspect their area for
environmental issues as and when they see it. The zoning method applies
across all stages of work.

2. Weekly inspection for uneven grounds, receptacles (e.g. bins, drainage

outlets, containers & pails), canvas sheets, plants and fallen leaves for
stagnant water

3. Please state other high-risk areas identified by the ECO(CS) with the
recommended frequency of inspection.

19. Surveillance (Sub-structure stage)

Example

1. Weekly inspection for all barriers to ensure that they are in good conditions
with no cracks or damages.

2. Gutter and scupper drains. Weekly inspection to ensure that drains are not
choked due to fallen leaves

3. Please state other high-risk areas identified by the site’s ECO(CS) with the
recommended frequency of inspection.

20. Surveillance (Building Stage till TOP)

Example
Weekly inspections of gully traps, sinks, toilet bowls, inspection chamber
covers, corridors and staircase landings, scupper drains and storage yard
for stagnant water.
1. Please state other high-risk areas identified by the site’s ECO(CS) with the
recommended frequency of inspection.
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Mitigation Measures

Please describe in detail the mitigation measures on site (e.g. Clear overgrown
vegetation and water-bearing receptacles) in different stages of work (Preliminary
works, Sub-structure stage, Building Stage till TOP)
a) Preliminary works
b) Sub-structure stage
c) Building Stage till TOP

21. Mitigation Measures (Preliminary works)

Example

1. Test block stacking area to be designed by Professional Engineer and

provide steel plate below test blocks to prevent depressions due to
heavy loads.

2. Regularly maintain and level uneven grounds.

3. Provide slight gradient and proper drainage to allow water to flow

towards drain and gutters.

4. Carry out BTI misting for dense overgrowth, vast turfed areas and holes
in tree trunks.

5. Please state other mitigation measures suggested by the site’s ECO

(CS).

22. Mitigation Measures (Sub-structure stage)

Example

1. Drill holes on struttings and walers of fill them with sand to prevent
collection of water.

2. Provide sump at the lowest point and provide automatic pump to remove
access water.

3. Debris to be removed from site frequently to facilitate removal of

stagnant water and insecticidal treatment.

4. Please state other mitigation measures suggested by the site’s

ECO(CS).
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23. Mitigation Measures (Building Stage till TOP)

Example

1. Seal off unused sink, toilet bowls, cisterns and gullies before handing
over.

2. Timber/ Raised decks should only be installed after passing the flow
test.

3. Apply granular insecticide in ponds and swimming pools until handing

over.

4. Provide grating for drains to prevent chokage due to fallen leaves.

5. Please state other mitigation measures suggested by the site’s

ECO(CS).

D3. Waste Management

24. Is there a waste disposal monitoring framework in place? You may refer to Annex 1
for a template for monitoring waste disposal in construction site.
(Yes/ No)

25. Are there enough bins provided for each type of waste to ensure no spillage at any
time?
a) Organic Waste (should be of SS EN 840 standard wheeled bin with maximum
size of 660 litres and properly covered when not in use)
(Yes/ No)

b) Construction Waste
(Yes/ No)

c) Recyclables
(Yes/ No)

D4. Dust Abatement

26. Describe the dust abatement measures implemented.

Example

- Use of effective measures such as water sprinklers/ spray, shielding, netting,

covers/ hoarding for aggregate and sand storage
- Proper storage of construction debris and disposal off site

27. Ensure that concrete batching plants must have a Written Permission (WP) from the
Director, Pollution Control Department to occupy and operate as a Scheduled Premises.
The operation of the concrete batching plant must comply with all the conditions
stipulated in the WP.
(Yes/ No/ Not Applicable)
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D5. Noise Control

For projects located within 150 metres from noise-sensitive premises, upon notice, you
may be required to prepare a Noise Management Plan (NMP) with more details for
submission to the NEA Pollution Control Department. For more information on
regulations on Construction Noise, please visit the URL
(https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/EPMA1999-RG2)

28. Describe the noise control measures implemented (e.g. Installation of noise
barriers).

Example

- Minimise the usage of generators by setting up permanent power supply with the
electricity provider. Generators are sited at locations that minimise the noise
nuisance affecting nearby premises

D6. Earth Control

You are reminded to submit an Earth Control Management (ECM) Plan endorsed by a
Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP) to the PUB Catchments and Waterways
Division to obtain necessary clearance before earth works start. Please refer to
https://www.pub.gov.sg/drainage/earthcontrolmeasures for more information on ECM.

29. Name of Earth Control Measures Officer

Please state the full name of the Earth Control Measures Officer responsible for the
Project.

A Copy of the SECP submission will be forwarded to the following E-

Mail(s)

30. Email address of ECO(CS): __________

Please fill in the required field
31. Email address of Project Manager: __________
Please fill in the required field
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Section E: Declaration Form

32. Please attach a signed PDF version of the declaration form below. The file size is
limited to 3MB.
Maximum of 1 attachment of 3MB file size

Section E: Declaration Form

By submitting this form, I confirm that the information provided in the SECP is
true and correct.

This SECP is prepared by:

___________________________
(Name and Signature of ECO(CS)

and submitted by;

___________________________ _______________
(Name and Signature of Occupier) (Company Stamp)
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Appendix 3: Site Environmental Control Report

Site Environmental Control Report

Instructions for the Site Environmental Control Report (SECR):

i) The ECO (CS) and Occupier shall prepare the SECR every 2 weeks after construction
works have commenced.
ii) The reports shall be filed and made available onsite for inspection by the National
Environment Agency and/or any public health officer, when required.
iii) The examples in the Sections A – D are given as a guide. ECOs(CS) shall prepare the SECR
with inputs specific to the Construction Site where he/ she is appointed in.
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SITE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL REPORT (SECR)

For: _____ (date) _____ to _____ (date) _____.

The SECR serves to facilitate reviews of

efforts implemented in the construction site. Where applicable, improvements should be
proposed to enhance current efforts prescribed in the SECP.

Section A: Review Efforts for Vector Control, Waste Management and Food Hygiene
1 Surveillance and housekeeping efforts implemented at high-risk areas
Examples:
• Inspections conducted weekly across zones (a maximum of 6 zones assuming a 6-days work week or 7
zones for a 7-days work week)
• Removed receptacles and levelled ground depressions in the open
• Workers quarters and pantries kept tidy and free from food waste

1a Measures to ensure cleanliness of canteen and/or dining areas

• Provision of food waste bins
• Canteen and dining areas cleaned daily after meals

1b Measures to ensure good food storage practices

• Appropriate temperature and containers
• Food delivery not left unattended on floor
• Proper cold chain

1c Measures to ensure proper waste management

• Uncovered / damaged bins with refuse spillages
• Disposal of waste into correct type of bins
• Waste are collected and transported for disposal properly

2 Measures to ensure effective vector control

• Use of larvicides and AM oil in areas where stagnant water cannot be removed
• Structural defects discovered to be rectified as soon as possible

3 Measures taken when site is located in a dengue cluster (to be updated when site is
located in a dengue cluster)
• Indicate the measures taken by Construction Site

4 Evaluation of the performance of Vector Control Operator(s) (VCO):

• Service reports by VCOs were comprehensive.
• If chemical applications were made, the VCO had indicated the reasons(s), type of chemical and
dilution rate used in the Service Reports.
• Treatment carried out were effective. Soil treatment by VCO complied with water pollution control
requirements.

.
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Section B: Photograph(s) (with timestamp) of site conditions at Areas of Concern

Construction Area Workers Quarters

Observation: No sighting of stagnant water in Observation: Workers Quarters are kept litter
Construction Area, worksite is kept litter free. free

Storage Yard Toilet(s)

Observation: Storage of materials should Observation: Stagnant water due to poor

preferbly be under shelter to prevent gradient
collection of rain water

Basement (if applicable) Canteen and Dining Area

Observation: Stagnant water in scupper drain Observation: No leftover/ uncleared food at

dining area
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Section C: Review Efforts for Pollution Control

1 Measures to prevent smoke and dust nuisance
• Service faulty machinery
• Vehicles are covered and not overloaded
• Water-spray at wash bay

2 Measures to prevent noise pollution

• Siting of generators and machineries
• Restrict timing of noisy activities
• Service faulty machinery

3 Steps to ensure effective earth control

• Perimeter cut-off drains, silt traps, silt fences and silty water treatment plant

Section D: Review efforts for Prevention of Infectious Diseases

1 Measures to prevent spread of infectious diseases in the construction site.
• Temperature checks for workers and visitors
• Workers who are unwell (> 37.50C) not be allowed to continue work

Section E: Environmental Outreach and Training Conducted e.g. Toolbox Meeting

Date • Outreach and Training Conducted

I certify that the SECR is prepared to the best of my knowledge.

Name of ECO (CS) and Signature of ECO (CS) Date prepared
license expiry date

I acknowledge the assessment(s) provided by ECO (CS) and have/will complete(d) the
necessary follow up action(s) required
Name of Contractor Signature of Contractor Company Stamp
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Appendix 4: Penalties

(I) Penalties on ECO (CS)

Environmental Public Health (Registration of Environmental Control Officers)
Regulations

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Regulation 6(1)
(I) Obtain registration by fraud or misrepresentation
(II) Fail to discharge duties set out in the Suspension or
Regulations/ the Code of Practice cancellation of
Certificate of
(III) Fail to attend or complete any training course,
Registration
seminar, conference or meeting required by the
Director- General

2. Regulation 5(1) Maximum fine

Carry out work as an ECO without a Certificate of of $5,000 for
Registration first offence
and $10,000
for second or
subsequent
offence

3. Regulation 6(5) Maximum fine

Fail to surrender the Certificate of Registration upon of $1,000 for
suspension or cancellation within 14 days from the first offence
date of suspension or cancellation of registration and $2,000 for
second or
subsequent
offence

(II) Penalties against occupier of construction site

Environmental Public Health (Registration of Environmental Control Officers)
Regulations

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Regulation 5 (2) Maximum fine of

Employ an ECO with the knowledge that he is not $5,000 for first
registered with the Director-General of Public offence and
Health or his Certificate of Registration has expired $10,000 for
second or
subsequent
offence


Mandatory duties are denoted by “#” under Section 5
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2. Regulation 10 (3) Maximum fine of

Fail to submit the Site Environmental Control $5,000 for first
Programme to the Director-General before work offence and
commences on the construction site and/or fail to $10,000 for
take action or measures as recommended in the second or
Site Environmental Control Programme. subsequent
offence

3. Regulation 10 (4)
(I) Fail to countersign the Site Environmental Maximum fine of
Control Report submitted by the ECO $5,000 for first
offence and
(II) Fail to make the report available for inspection
$10,000 for
by the Director-General or any environmental
second or
health officer
subsequent
(III)Fail to take actions as recommended in the offence
report

4. Regulation 13 Maximum fine of

Fail to provide the ECO with facilities, equipment $1,000 for first
and information necessary for him to carry out his offence and
works $2,000 for
second or
subsequent
offence

5. Regulation 14
(I) Fail to permit the ECO to attend any training
course, seminar, conference or meeting
required by the Director-General Maximum fine of $1,000
for first offence and
(II) Fail to reimburse the ECO for attending $2,000 for second or
courses subsequent offence
(III) Make deductions from the remuneration of the
ECO for attending courses required by the
Director-General
6. Regulation 12
(I) Fail to notify the Director-General within 14
days of the termination of employment of an
ECO Maximum fine of
(II) Fail to employ another ECO within 14 days for $5,000 for first
the construction site upon termination of offence and
employment or suspension or cancellation of $10,000 for
the registration of the incumbent ECO second or
subsequent
(III)Fail to employ a temporary ECO for the offence
construction site when the ECO employed is on
leave or absent for more than 5 continuous
days
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(III) Penalties against occupier of the construction site on environmental health

matters
Environmental Public Health Act

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Section 18
Maximum fine of
Failure to take reasonable precautions to
$2,000 for first
prevent danger to life, health or well-being of
offence, $4,000
persons using any public place from flying dust
for the second
or falling fragments or from any other material,
offence, and
thing or substance during erection, alteration,
$10,000 for third
construction or demolition of any building
and subsequent
offence

2. Section 19 Maximum fine of

Earth littering of public roads, or dropping, $2,000 for first
scattering of sand, earth, gravel, clay, refuse, offence, $4,000
stone, or other similar material for the second
offence, and
$10,000 for third
and subsequent
offence

3. Section 45
Failure to comply with Nuisance Order for:
(I) Dust pollution, accumulation or
deposit
(II) Fumes, vapours, gases, heat, radiation or Maximum fine of $10,000
smells for first offence, and
(III) Any machinery, plant or any $20,000 for Second and
method or process which causes a subsequent offence, or to
nuisance or is dangerous to public health imprisonment for a term
or safety not exceeding 3 months,
or both
(IV) Any place which emanates noise or
vibration as to amount to a nuisance
(V) Any other matters deemed to be a
nuisance under the Act
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4. Section 54
Any premises which are used as work premises
Any person who fails to
or work place shall be provided with adequate
comply with this Notice
sanitary conveniences sited at such locations
shall be guilty of an
as the Director-General may think fit, having
offence under Section 85
regard to the number of persons employed in,
of the Act and shall be
or in attendance at, the premises or work place.
liable on conviction to a
fine not exceeding $5,000.

Environmental Pollution and Management Act

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Section 15 (1), (2) and (3)

Discharge or cause or permit to be discharged
trade effluent, oil, chemical, sewage or other
polluting matters into watercourses without a
licence (a) on the first conviction
to a fine not exceeding
$20,000 and, in the case
of a continuing offence, to
a further fine not
exceeding $1,000 for
every day or part thereof
during which the offence
continues after conviction;
and
(b) on a second or
subsequent conviction to
a fine not exceeding
$50,000 and, in the case
of a continuing offence, to
a further fine not
exceeding $2,000 for
every day or part thereof
during which the offence
continues after conviction.
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2. Section 17
Discharge or cause or permit to be discharged
toxic substances into any inland waters Maximum fine of $50,000
or imprisonment not
exceeding 12 months or
both for first offence; and
maximum fine of $100,000
and imprisonment for not
less than
one month and not
exceeding
12 months or both for
second and subsequent
offence

Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Section 15
Maximum fine
Permit any condition(s) favourable to the propagation of $5,000 and/or
or harbouring of vectors maximum
Fail to comply with the directions given by the imprisonment
Director-General of Public Health or any authorized of 3 months for
officer to terminate or prevent conditions favourable first offence;
for propagation or harbouring of fine of $10,000
vectors from arising and/ or
imprisonment
of 6 months on
second and
subsequent
offence

2. Section 17
Fine not exceeding
Powers of Director-General to direct taking of $20,000 and/or
measures imprisonment not
exceeding 3 months
for
first offence;
fine of $50,000
and/or
imprisonment
of 6 months on
second and
subsequent
offence
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Environmental Public Health (Public Cleansing) Regulations

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Regulations 4
(I) Fail to provide sufficient receptacles to contain
trade refuse
(II) Fail to provide covered receptacles for trade Maximum fine of
refuse of shape, size and design approved by $1,000 for first
the Director-General offence, $2,000 for
second offence or
(III) Deposit or cause or permit to be deposited trade $5,000 for third or
refuse, rubbish in places other than in the subsequent offence
receptacles
(IV) Spillage of contents from receptacles

2. Regulation 14 (2) Maximum fine of

$1,000 for first
No one shall convey any refuse, sand, earth, granite
offence and to a
chips, clay, stone or any other similar matter or thing
further fine not
in any vehicle through or along any street unless the
exceeding $100 for
refuse, sand, earth, granite chips, clay, stone or any
every day or part
other similar matter or thing is completely and
thereof during which
adequately covered by a proper cover the size and
the offence
design of which shall be approved by the Director-
continues after
General from time to time.
conviction;
$2,000 for second
offence and to a
further fine not
exceeding $200 for
every day or part
thereof during which
the offence
continues after
conviction; and
$5,000 for third or
subsequent offence
and to a further fine
not exceeding $500
for every day or part
thereof during which
the offence
continues after
conviction.
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Environmental Public Health (General Waste Collection) Regulations

S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties

1. Regulation 20
Maximum fine of
Engage an unlicensed waste collector to collect and
$10,000 and in the
transport waste for disposal
case of a continuing
offence, to a further
fine not exceeding
$500 for every
day during
which the offence
continues after
conviction.

Environmental Protection and Management (Control of noise at construction sites)

Regulations
S/No. Nature of Offence Penalties
1. Regulations 3
Exceed the maximum permissible noise levels
stipulated in the Regulations

Regulations 4
(I) Fail to set up equipment as directed by the
Director to measure and record the noise level
emitted
(II) Fail to submit records of the noise level
readings including all relevant facts which may
Maximum fine of
influence the values of the noise level readings $40,000

Regulation 4A
The owner or occupier of any construction site
located less than 150 metres from any hospital,
home of aged sick or residential building shall
ensure that no construction work is carried out at his
construction site from 10.00pm Sat/eve of Public
Holiday to 7.00am following Mon/day after Public
Holiday
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Appendix 5: Best Practices to Prevent and Control Mosquito Breeding

Adapted from Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) "Mozzie Wipe-out"

Guidebook

Potential breeding habitats Recommendations

In buildings and structures • Design and construct buildings and structures
in such manner that prevents the collection of
water and allows easy accessibility for
inspections

• Check and clear stagnant water at least once a

week

• Identify and seal off openings that can allow

ingress of water

• Tape up all grooves to prevent collection of

water

• Seal off all unused sinks, toilet bowls, cisterns

and gullies

• Educate workers on proper waste disposal and

good housekeeping at all times

• Debris to be removed from site to facilitate

removal of stagnant water and insecticidal
treatment
Common access and • Use lean concrete and waste premix site road
vehicular access and gradient the flow into a drain
Storage yard • Storage yard should have a gentle gradient to
drain off water

• If required, construct kerbs to prevent water

from flowing into the area

• Provide shelter for materials and equipment or

provide covers for equipment that cannot be
stored under shelter

• Steel casings and coring buckets should be

stored properly to prevent collection of rain
water

• Site storage yard away from canopy of trees

• Check canvas sheets for stagnant water

Uneven grounds • Regularly maintain and level uneven grounds

• Provide slight gradient and proper drainage to

allow water to flow towards drains and gutters
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• Test block stacking area (possible depressions

due to heavy loads) to be designed by
Professional Engineer and provide steel plate
below test blocks
Excavations, pits and • Provide sump at lowest point and provide
trenches automatic pump to remove access water

• Provide lean concrete or erosion blanket over

excavated slope to minimise erosion and
creation of depressions

• Apply granular insecticide to sump pits

Gutter and scupper drains • Ensure gutter properly constructed to be able
to drain off water to sump pits

• Provide grating to prevent drains from being

choked due to fallen leaves
Pond and swimming pool • Apply granular insecticide until handing over
Timber deck/raised decks • Ground screed should have a gradient to drain
away water

• Timber deck should only be installed after

passing the flow test
Steel struttings and walers • Drill holes on struttings and walers or fill
strutting and walers with sand to prevent
collection of water
Barriers • Ensure that all barriers are in good condition
(e.g. no cracks or damages)

• Deploy barriers as soon as possible instead of

storing on site

Air-handling units (AHU) and • AHU should be stored under shelter or the
aircon drip tray overflow pipe should be uncapped to allow rain
water collected to drain out

• Remove air-con drip tray and provide direct

piping to divert condensate to nearby drain/
floor trap
Inspection Chamber (I/C) • Select I/C covers that will not collect water
covers
• Temporary seal off the keyhole of I/C cover

Water in concrete test cube • Apply insecticide to the cube tanks and change
tanks water inside tank regularly
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Plants and fallen leaves • Carry out BTI misting for dense overgrowth,
vast turfed areas and holes in tree trunks that
are out of reach

• Clear fallen leaves

Receptacles • Educate workers to place pails at designated
areas
• Educate workers to wipe dry and overturn
containers/pails when not in use

• Workers should not store pails of water in their

quarters

• Drainage outlet to be provided for huge bins

without covers

• Bins and skips to be cleared at least once a

week
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Appendix 6: Format to Monitor Disposal of Waste in Construction Site

Date:

Quantity
of waste Time Time
removed refuse Disposal
Types of refuse Name of
No. of Name of (e.g. one vehicle Vehicle receipt
waste vehicle waste
vehicle waste lorry load, returns registration verified
disposed leaves disposal
trips contractor one bulk to site number (Yes/
* site site**
bin, one No)
skip tank,
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etc.)

1st trip

2nd trip

3rd trip

4th trip

5th trip

6th trip

7th trip

8th trip

9th trip

10th trip

* Types of waste
1. Marine clay/ excavated earth (A)
2. Construction waste/ debris (B)
3. General refuse/ organic waste (C)
** Waste disposal sites
1. Tuas Marine Transfer Station (A)
2. MPA Staging ground at Pasir Ris (B)
3. Kim Chuan Transfer Station (C)
4. Ulu Pandan Refuse Incineration Plant (D)
5. Senoko Incineration Plant (E)
6. Tuas Incineration Plant (F)
7. Tuas South Incineration Plant (G)

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