Your factory has received its CCC. What comes next for the Fire Certificate? And how does renewal differ for an older factory? 🏭

Factories classified as designated premises (Premis Ditetapkan) must hold a valid BOMBA Fire Certificate (FC). The application depends on the premises’ existing FC status.

📌 Which application do you need?

Factory situationActionNew factory with CCC, without FCApply for its first FCOlder factory with a valid FCRenew at least 30 days before expiryFactory with no previous FC or an expired FCSubmit a fresh application if it is designated premises

CCC confirms building completion and compliance. Designated premises must also complete the FC application and BOMBA inspection process.

📂 New factory — collect these documents

Request the following from the developer and project consultants:

  • Borang F (CCC) — Certificate of Completion and Compliance.

  • Borang G8 (Passive) — architectural fire safety provisions, including fire compartmentation and escape routes. Request it from the architect/PSP.

  • Borang G9 (Active) — fire alarm and extinguishing systems. Request it from the M&E engineer/SP.

  • Related BOMBA clearance letters supporting G8 and G9.

  • Approved fire safety drawings covering the relevant architectural and M&E systems.

For the FC application, prepare the required applicant and premises details, fire safety organisation documents, Fire Safety Report, and Fire and Emergency Response Plan. Follow JBPM’s instructions for additional documents.

📋 Existing factory — prepare for renewal

Use the Pembaharuan process in ePREMIS and prepare:

✅ Third Schedule renewal application, commonly called Borang III.
✅ Existing FC and BOMBA file reference for verification.
✅ Latest Fire Safety Report.
✅ Updated Fire and Emergency Response Plan, where applicable.
✅ Details of changes to the layout, use or fire safety installations.

Keep equipment maintenance, testing and rectification records ready for inspection. JBPM may request further supporting documents.

🧯 Must G8 and G9 be signed again annually?

These are construction-stage certifications supporting CCC. Retain the originals. Routine FC renewal does not automatically require newly signed G8 and G9 forms. Alterations may require further approvals and documentation.

🔎 What about a consultant’s report?

The prescribed Fire Safety Report is prepared by the premises’ fire safety organisation. If JBPM requests a separate consultant’s assessment, confirm the scope and required signatory before commissioning it.

📦 Example

Adding warehouse racks or office partitions can affect escape routes and fire system coverage. Check the approved plans and notify BOMBA before carrying out material changes.

💭 At factory handover, I would confirm who keeps the documents, handles the FC, maintains the systems and pays for rectification.

Set an internal reminder 60 days before expiry to allow preparation time. Submit the renewal at least 30 days before expiry.

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