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Structural Steel Fabricators’ Accreditation Scheme

Check List for New / Renewal / Upgrading Application

Please tick the supporting documents provided together with the application

Financial o Audited Financial Statements not more than 15 months old from the date of application (Also applies to firms with equal or less than =<$5 million of annual revenue)

o ACRA Business Profile

Human Resource

o Certificates to show that the personnel has met the criteria (e.g. degree/diploma certificate, StS/StEr Certificate/Registration card etc.)

o Recent CPF Statements or work permits/employment pass/S pass of the personnel as proof of employment with the company

Track Records

o Contract documents with scope of work such as letter of award and final accounts of completed projects

o Cross sectional drawings / elevation plans

Facilities & Equipment

o Floorplan of the covered area of your fabrication yard & existing lease agreement

o Photos showing equipment at the yard (cutting/sawing

machines, drilling machine, MIG welder, electric arc welder etc)

Management System

o Certificates of the ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 (Note: Scope of audit must be Fabrication & Erection of Structural Steel Works)

o BizSAFE Certificate

BIM o Relevant software license(s)

Builder’s Licence Specialist Builder (Structural Steelwork)

o Certificate of Specialist Builder (Structural Steelwork) licence

We, ______________________, confirm that the above supporting

documents have been attached together with the application form.

We also have read and understood the terms & conditions of the

Structural Steel Fabricators’ Accreditation Scheme and will comply with

the terms & conditions of the scheme.

Signature with Company Stamp: _______________________

Date:

S1 S2 S3 S4

New application/Renewal* application to be a

SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY Accredited

Steel Fabricator

Upgrading application for SINGAPORE

STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY Accredited Steel

Fabricator

Is your firm currently registered as an SSSS corporate member? Yes/No *

Tick () application type and

category applying for

Existing Category

(Applicable for upgrading

application only)SECTION A: APPLICATION

STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATORS' ACCREDITATION SCHEME

SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY

1 Liang Seah Street #02-11 Liang Seah Place Singapore 189022 Tel:

65-63370338 Fax: 65-63362583

FORM SF 001

APPLICATION FORM(October 2017 Edition)

Signature and Stamp of Company

________________________________

Designation

_____________________

solemnly and sincerely declare that the facts contained in the documents submitted are true in substance to the best

of my knowledge, information and belief and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to

be true. I authorize the SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY to conduct any enquiries or audit on the particulars

furnished herein as the SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY deems fit, and accept that neither the SINGAPORE

STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY nor its officer shall be held liable for any loss, injury or damages howsoever caused by the

SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY's processing of and decision on this application.

I authorize ____________________________________ (Name of Contact Person) to provide any additional information

required by the SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY. I understand that false declaration or false information

provided may result in rejection of the registration.

_______________________

Date

I _____________________________(Name in Block letters) ____________________ (NRIC/Passport No.) do

INSTRUCTIONS

* Please delete where applicable

Please refer the SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY Accreditation Requirements at Appendix 1 to check your

eligibility. Fill in all the necessary details. Indicate 'NA' against items that are not applicable. This application must be

submitted with the necessary supporting documents. Payment to be made by crossed cheque to "SINGAPORE

STRUCTURAL STEEL SOCIETY."

DECLARATION

FORM SF001 - October 2017 Page 1 of 9

Business Address:

Building / Block No:

Street Name:

Unit No:

Building Name:

Name of Contact Person:

Foreign Branch

Public Listed

Private Limited

Partnership

Office Tel:

Fax:

Email:

8)

Sole Proprietorship

Tick () type of registration

Applicants' Share in the Company (%)

person(s), company or corporation:

Percentage of shares held by such

7)

4)

5)

6)

RCB Registration Number:

1)

2)

3)

RCB Registration Date:

Name and contact of person(s), company or corporation which owns, whether

directly or indirectly, at least 50% of the total number of shares in your firm:

Name of Subsidiary/Associated Company

SECTION B: COMPANY INFORMATION

Postal Code:

If foreign firm - Country of origin

Name of Registered Company:

Registry of Companies and Businesses (RCB):


Tick () type of

registration

From which Certification body and the scope

of certification

(e.g. BCA ISO certification scheme. Scope of

certification: Structural Steel Construction Fabrication

and Installation)

For official use only

ISO 9001: 2008

OHSAS 18001-2007

BizSAFE

No. of licenses Software Name For official use only

Building Information

Modelling (BIM)

SECTION C: COMPANY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Which management system/s is your company presently certified to?

SECTION C: COMPANY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Which Building Information Modelling (BIM) software is your company presently using?


FULL-TIME QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

listed for verification. For Singaporeans & PR, please enclose copy of *CPF statement and put the prefix S before the NRIC

No NameNRIC /

Passport No*CPF ($)

Qualification (Degree,

Diploma, Licence,

Certificate)

Discipline Institution For Official Use

Eg Anthony Tan Ah Teck S1234567X $1,000 Degree Civil Engineering NUS

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Professional

ANNEX A

Please refer to the criteria on personnel requirement set out in the SINGAPORE STRUCTURAL SOCIETY Registration

Requirements. You are required to attach copies of the relevant educational certificates and licences of the personnel


ANNEX A

No NameNRIC /

Passport No*CPF ($)

Qualification

(Degree, Diploma,

Licence, Certificate)

Discipline Institution For Official Use

Eg Faudzi bin Ali S1234567X $1,000 DiplomaCivil

Engineering

Singapore

Polytechnic

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2

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Supervisory


ANNEX A

No Name

NRIC /

Passport

No

*CPF ($)

Qualification (Degree,

Diploma, Licence,

Certificate)

Discipline InstitutionFor Official

Use

Eg Samy S1234567X $1,000 SEC Certificate Welder/3 G Setsco

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2

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Welders


ANNEX A

No NameNRIC /

Passport No*CPF ($)

Qualification

(Degree, Diploma,

Licence, Certificate)

Discipline InstitutionFor Official

Use

Eg Chan Chin Chye S1234567X $1,000 SEC Certificate Steel Fitter CITI

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Steel Fitters


Annex B

PART 1: PAST TRACK RECORDS

Please provide works undertaken by your firm for the past 3 years. You may photocopy this form (Annex B).

Please use one form for one project/contract.

Contract type

Date of Commencement

(dd/mm/yyyy):

Main Contract / Nominated Sub-Contract: Particulars of Owner/Consultants for reference and verification

Name of Officer:

Name & Address of Architect:

Name of Officer:

Name & Address of Engineer:

Name of Officer:

Sub-Contract: Particulars of Main Contractor for reference and verification

Name of Main Contractor:

Name of Officer:

Estimated tonnage of structural steel use in

this project:

For Official use onlyValue of Contract stated in Award

Letter/Purchase Order (S$):

Tick () application type

1)

2)

3)

Name of Owner/Developer: For Official use only

Scheduled Date of Completion

/ Delivery (dd/mm/yyyy):

Actual Date of Completion /

Delivery (dd/mm/yyyy):

If in progress, state % completion:

Project Title / Supply Description:

Short Description of Project or Item Supplied:

1)Main Contract

2)Nominated Contract

3)1st Sub Contract

Contract No:

Building Plan No:

Contact Number: Email Address:

For Official use only





Annex B

PART 2: Facilities & Equipment



Type of cutting machines & equipment Number For Official use only

Type of drilling machines & equipment Number For Official use only

Type of punching machines & equipment Number For Official use only

Type of welding machines & equipment Number For Official use only

Type of others machines & equipment Number For Official use only

In this part the applicant is required to provide information on its steel fabrication yard and equipment.

Facilities

Address of the fabrication yard (if different from the registered business address in Section B)

Total area of the fabrication yard in square metre (covered and uncovered)

Area of permanent covered area with hoisting facilities in square metre

Equipment (Provide information on the type and how many numbers of the following equipment)


Appendix 1

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Singapore Structural Steel Society

STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATORS ACCREDITATION

Description

Category S1

Firm that has the infrastructure, resources and capabilities to fabricate and erect structural steel structures of: 1. Building, industrial plant or portal structures of over 30 m in height

or 2. Large span portal, bridges or truss work of over 30 m

Category S2

Firm that has the infrastructure, resources and capabilities to fabricate and erect structural steel structures of: 1. Building, industrial plant or portal structures of up to 30 m in height

or 2. Medium span portal, bridges or truss work of up to 30 m

Category S3

Firm that has the infrastructure, resources and capabilities to fabricate and erect structural steel structures of: 1. Building, industrial plant or portal structures of up to 20 m in height

or 2. Short span portal, bridges or truss work of up to 20 m

Category S4

Firm that has the infrastructure, resources and capabilities to fabricate and erect structural steel structures of up to 10 m in height or span.

Definition

Structural steel structures - Structures which require submission to BCA.

Appendix 1


Categories

Category S1 Category S2 Category S3 Category S4 Financial

Total equity (Nett tangible assets)

S$ 3,000,000 S$ 2,000,000 S$700,000 S$ 100,000

Notes:

1. All firms must be registered with the ACRA at the time of application and attach a scanned

copy of the latest ACRA business profile.

2. All firms seeking to register are required to be companies (duly incorporated) under the laws

of Singapore or under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction which are accepted by SSSS to

produce a substantially similar legal effect.

3. Applicants are expected to submit scanned copy of the audited financial report or accounts

(not more than 15 months old) for verification and processing.

4. Outdated reports or documents will not be accepted. All financial reports have to be written in

English.

5. Firms under a scheme of arrangement, judicial management or financial embarrassment

(bankrupt, liquidation, wind-up, negative press reports, etc.) will not be considered for

registration and (if registered) maybe de-registered.

Human resources

Engineer 5 3 1 0

Supervisory 7 3 2 2

Skilled technical 1. Welder

G3 and above 2. Structural Steel

Fitter

10

5

5

3

3

2

1

1

Track records

Tonnage (total of past 3 years)

5,000t from projects of S1

category

2,000t from projects of at

least S2 category

1,000t from projects of at

least S3 category

100t from projects of at

least S4 category

Facilities & Equipment

Facilities 3,000 sq m of permanent

covered facilities with hoisting facilities of at

least one 10 tons gantry crane

1,200 sq m of permanent

covered facilities with hoisting facilities of at

least one 5 tons gantry crane

500 sq m of permanent

covered facilities with hoisting

facilities

100 sq m of permanent

covered facilities with hoisting

facilities

Equipment Refer to definition Refer to definition Refer to definition Refer to definition

Quality Management System & Safety Management System

Quality and safety system

ISO 9001 ISO 9001 NA NA

Safety Management System

Either one: 1) OHSAS

18001


18001


18001


18001

Appendix 1


2) Other equivalent certificate accompanied by a RM Implementation report by MOM Approved Auditor

3) bizSAFE Level 5 (Star)


3) bizSAFE Level 4


3) bizSAFE Level 3


3) bizSAFE Level 3

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for fabrication

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

3 Licenses 1 License NA NA

Builder’s License Specialist Builder (Structural Steelwork)

Builder’s License Specialist Builder

(Structural Steelwork)

Required Required Required NA

Appendix 1


Definition

Financial

Submit latest audited financial statement (by certified public accountant) and ACRA business profile.

Human Resources

Engineer

1. One engineer must process a recognised civil engineering degree*

2. The other recognised qualification# includes: Other Architectural, Civil and Mechanical Engineering and Building degrees, plus

must be a Registered StEr**

**StEr (Qualified Structural Steel Engineer)

Degree holders from any local or foreign universities/colleges with any one of the following certificates/degree and who has successfully passed the StS and StEr courses:

o Civil or Structural Engineering o Mechanical Engineering o Building o Architecture (application dependent on individual merit and submission of

architectural degree examination transcripts).

Note: For S1-S3 category, one civil engineer must meet criteria 1.

#Criteria 2 is only applicable for Categories S1 and S2 whereby subsequent engineers’ qualifications can either meet criteria 1 or 2.

*Civil engineering degrees stated in these two lists:

http://app.peb.gov.sg/Html/pe_approved.html

http://www.bca.gov.sg/StructuralPlan/others/List_of_universities_for_RE.pdf

Supervisory

1. Civil, Structural, Architectural (with StS), Building & Mechanical Diplomas; Architectural (with StS), Civil and Mechanical degrees; NCCS, Structural Steel Supervisor (StS) Certificate and other certificates recognised by SSSS.

Welder

1. Minimum of 3G level.

Structural Steel Fitter

1. Skills Evaluation Certificate (K)^ in structural steel fitting or other certificates recognised by SSSS.

http://app.peb.gov.sg/Html/pe_approved.html

http://www.bca.gov.sg/StructuralPlan/others/List_of_universities_for_RE.pdf

Appendix 1


2. In-house issued Structural Steel Fitter competency certificate will be recognised if the firm can demonstrate (with evidence) it has established and implemented an effective training and evaluation structural steel fitting program.

^ https://www.bca.gov.sg/CoreTrade/others/ATTCcontacts.pdf Further details can be obtained by contacting BCA’s Trade Testing Unit at tel 62489845 or BCA Academy at tel 62489999.

Track Records

The total steel tonnage should be related to structural steel structures only.

Full tonnage recognised – if it is a main contract and the contract involve fabrication and erection 50% tonnage recognised – if it is a main contract and the contract involve fabrication or erection only 50% tonnage recognised – if it is sub contract and the contract involve fabrication and erection 25% tonnage recognised – if it is sub contract and the contract involve fabrication or erection only

Note: 1. Only track records of the main contract and 1st sub-contract are recognised. 2. Main contract is not allowed to completely subcontract (fabrication and/or erection). 3. The 1st sub-contract not allowed to subcontract (fabrication and/or erection) further.

Equipment

Category S1 Category S2 Category S3 Category S4

1. Cutting

2. Drilling

3. Welding

4. Others

Any two machines: a. CNC steel section

sawing. Min 600W x 400H sawing area

b. CNC steel plate cutting. Min 2400W

cutting area c. CNC profile

machine

CNC steel section drilling. Min 600W x 400H drilling area

Full range of welding equipment and

facilities for SMAW and FCAW with gas shielding, optionally SAW, MIG and MAG

Forklift, generators

Normal cutting/ sawing machines/

bench saw

Normal drilling

machine

Full range of welding equipment and facilities for SMAW and FCAW with gas shielding, optionally SAW, MIG and MAG

Forklift, generators

Normal cutting/ sawing machines/

bench saw

Normal drilling

machine

SMAW and FCAW, optionally with gas

shielding

NA

Normal cutting/ sawing

machines

Normal drilling machine

SMAW and FCAW, optionally with gas shielding

NA

http://www.bca.gov.sg/CoreTrade/others/ATTCcontacts.pdf

http://www.bca.gov.sg/CoreTrade/others/ATTCcontacts.pdf

Appendix 1


Management System

The ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18001 must be the scope of ‘Fabrication and erection of structural steel works’.

bizSAFE is a 5-step programme tailored to assist companies build up their workplace safety and health capabilities. Refer to this webpage: http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/educational-resources/what-is-bizsafe

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. Licenses as defined under the BCA webpage: https://corenet.gov.sg/general/building-information-modeling-(bim)-e-submission.aspx

Builder’s License Specialist Builder (Structural Steelwork)

Refer to this webpage: https://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildersLicensing/builders_licensing.html

http://www.wshc.sg/bizSAFE

http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/educational-resources/what-is-bizsafe

https://corenet.gov.sg/general/building-information-modeling-(bim)-e-submission.aspx




https://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildersLicensing/builders_licensing.html

Singapore Structural Steel Society (SSSS)

Structural Steel Fabricators' Accreditation Scheme (SSFAS)

Terms and Conditions

1 INTERPRETATION

The following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless they are inconsistent with the context:

‘APPLICANT’ A Company or business registered with the Singapore Registry of Companies & Businesses or which provides the structural steel fabrication and erection services. ‘AUDIT’ Comprises 2 stages being the document review of document submitted by the applicant, and on-site assessment at the applicants fabrication factory.

‘AUDITOR’ An individual who is appointed by SSSS.

‘CERTIFICATE’ Document and appendix (if applicable) valid for 2 years of certification issued on successful Audit of the Applicant successful meeting the SSSS’s Structural Steel Fabricators' Accreditation criteria and bearing a certification number and the category class (namely S1, S2, S3 or S4) it is accredited to.

‘ACCREDITATION’ Successful SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Audit resulting in the issue of a Certificate(s) to the Applicant.

‘ACCREDITED APPLICANT’ Applicant who has received Accreditation under the SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation scheme.

‘SSSS’ Singapore Structural Steel Society.

‘DEBARMENT’ Company or business currently listed on the BCA Contractors Registry as being debarred from tendering for government projects during a specified period.

‘AUDIT’ Examination of document and assessment the facilities of the Applicant performed by the Audit Team in order to determine whether the meet the criteria of accreditation category class which the applicant applied for.

‘SCHEME’ Conduct of Audit for the purposes of Accreditation in accordance with the terms and conditions specified herein.

2 AGREEMENT FOR ACCREDITATION

2.1 Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, SSSS shall conduct an audit on the Applicant’s establishment and documents to ascertain if the Applicant meets the SSSS’s Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Scheme criteria. On completion of a successful Audit shall issue a Certificate(s) to the Applicant.

3 APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION

3.1 On application for the Accreditation Audit or Changes in Category Class Audit, the Applicant shall submit the following:

The application form duly completed; The Application Fee (2 cheques – Desktop study and factory audit fees) All documents as required under the accreditation criteria; Any other documents that SSSS may from time to time specify in the Application Form. Prior to the expiry of the accreditation, Accredited Applicant shall submit the following for

4 Renewal Audit:

4.1 The application form for the Renewal Audit duly completed; The Application Fee; All documents as required by the criteria; Any other documents that SSSS may from time to time specify in the Application Form

5 LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

5.1 All information and documents supplied by the company under the Scheme will be kept confidential. The Certificate issued on completion of the Audit of the company is a representation by SSSS to the Applicant only. SSSS and their representatives shall not be liable to the company for any damages or loss suffered by the Applicant as a result of any breach of this provision other due to the wilful or negligent act of SSSS or their representatives.

5.2 SSSS or their representatives shall not be liable to the company for any legal suits, expenses, loss or damages suffered by the Applicant and caused by or related to the Applicant’s participation in the SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Scheme or as a result of the Audit of the Applicant’s establishment and documents by SSSS or their representatives.

5.3 The Applicant agrees that the total monetary value of any claim against SSSS and their representatives, whether as damages or otherwise, shall be limited to a sum equivalent to the total amount of the fees paid by the Applicant for the Audit.

5.4 Applicant agrees not to make any claim against SSSS and their representatives in the event that any claim or dispute arises between the Applicant and a third party as a consequence of or relating to or in reliance of the SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Scheme.

6 INDEMNITY

6.1 The Applicant agrees and shall indemnify SSSS and/or their representatives against all loss and expenses suffered by SSSS and/or their representatives including but not limited to all claims by any third parties against SSSS and/or their representatives arising from or as a result of the award of the SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation to the Applicant and/or the use of SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Mark by the Applicant in accordance with the terms hereinafter stated.

7 AUDIT FEES

7.1 The audit fees for the accreditation shall be payable according to the fee structure specified by SSSS.

7.2 The audit fee shall be payable in full on submission of the Application Form for the respective audit.

7.3 For Overseas Audit, audit fee will be quoted by SSSS on a case by case basis; all traveling expenses including air ticket, lodging and taxes will be borne by the Applicant.

7.4 Full refund of the Audit Fee to the Applicant for withdrawal of application before audit is conducted. Once audit has been carried out there will be no refund of the audit fee.

7.5 No refund of Audit Fee will be made in the event of non-award, withdrawal or termination by SSSS or withdrawal from the scheme by Accredited Applicant.

7.6 An administrative fee shall be payable for the re-issuing of a Certificate(s)/Appendix Certificate(s) due to changes in the name and address or other relevant particulars of the Certified Applicant.

7.7 Each payment must be paid by way of a cashier's order or an account payee cheque made payable to "Singapore Structural Steel Society ".

8 RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF APPLICANT

8.1 Performance of Audit 8.1.1 The Applicant shall furnish to SSSS all relevant information and documentation as required by the accreditation criteria before the performance of any stage of the Audit.

8.1.2 The Applicant shall provide all reasonable facilities and full co-operation to the Audit Team and/or the Auditor for the purpose of carrying out the Audit.

8.1.3 The Applicant's Appointee involved for the Audit together with all documentation evidence shall be available at all times during the performance of any stage of the Audit. The Applicant shall take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of auditors from SSSS and their representatives during the audit duration at the Applicant's premises.

8.2 Use of Accreditation Mark(s) and/or Accreditation 8.2.1 The award of the certificate(s) entitles the Applicant to use the SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Mark(s) and/or make reference to the SSSS Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Scheme: The Applicant shall ensure that no Certificate is used in a misleading manner.

8.2.2 The Accreditation Mark(s) shall only be used by the Accredited Applicant and shall always be used in conjunction with the certificate number;

8.2.3 The Accreditation Mark(s) shall only be used on letterheads, in advertisements and for other promotional purposes. It shall only be used in connection with the category it accredited to as stated on the SSSS Accreditation Certificate(s).

8.2.4 The Accreditation Mark(s) or any reference to the Certification shall not be directly applied on the product and its packaging or be associated with the product in such a way as to imply that the product itself is certified by SSSS.

8.2.4 Any proposed advertising and promotional materials incorporating the Accreditation Mark(s) must be submitted to SSSS for approval prior to use.

8.2.5 In the event that the Accreditation Mark(s) is incorrectly or inaccurately used in any publication or promotional material, the Applicant shall immediately withdraw the same and reissue such publication or promotional material after vetting by SSSS.

8.2.6 The Accredited Applicant shall discontinue immediately the use of the Accreditation Mark(s) or make reference to the accreditation upon expiry or termination of the certificate, or for whatever reason(s) as decided by SSSS.

8.2.7 The Firm shall not use the Certificate in such a manner that would bring SSSS and/or the accreditation scheme into disrepute and lose public trust.

8.3 Change of Name/Status of Accredited Applicant 8.3.1 The Accredited Applicant must inform SSSS in writing within 1 month of any changes in the following: Name of Accredited Applicant; Address of Accredited Applicant;

8.3.2 The Accredited Applicant shall inform SSSS of any change in status of the Accredited Applicant and schedule an early Renewal Audit. A change in status occurs where: the Accredited Applicant is acquired, taken-over by or merged with another company or business; or the changes of Accredited Applicant’s financial, facilities and resources which do not meet the category it is accredited to.

8.3.3 The Accredited Applicant shall, if required by SSSS following the Renewal Audit carried out as a consequence of a change in status, surrender its certificate if it does not meet the accreditation criteria or be issued with a certificate of a different accredited category class.

8.4 Early Scheduling of Renewal Audit 8.4.1 SSSS shall have the right to schedule an early Renewal Audit in the following circumstances: the Certified Applicant suffers debarment; the Certified Applicant undergoes a change in status; or a complaint which merits investigation has been made against the Accredited Applicant.

8.4.2 For Renewal Audit, Accredited Applicants are required to submit relevant documents as provided in Clause 4 above to SSSS two (2) months before the expiry of the Certificate(s). SSSS will conduct a renewal audit one month before the expiry of the Certificate(s). After recommendation of renewal audit by the auditor, new Certificate(s) will be issued upon approval by the Accreditation Approving Committee.

9 RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF SSSS

9.1 SSSS reserves the right to revise the fee structure from time to time. The revised fee structure will only apply to Applicants who submit applications following the effective date of the fee revision.

9.2 SSSS shall refund the fees submitted upon the withdrawal of the application before the audit is conducted as specified in clause 7 of the Terms & Conditions. SSSS reserves the right to revise the requirements for application for Audit as may be necessary from time to time.

9.3 SSSS reserves the right to terminate the Audit or processing of applications where: the Applicant has not paid the fees due as specified in Clause 7;and/or the Applicant has failed to comply with any or all of the terms and conditions specified herein.

9.4 At any time during the validity of the certificate, the Applicant may by notice in writing, inform SSSS of their intention to withdraw from the scheme.

10 Revocation of Certificate(s) 10.1 SSSS reserves the right to revoke the certificate(s) on the occurrence of any or all of the following:

10.2 the Accredited Applicant has entered into liquidation or has a receiver of its business appointed, or has entered into any scheme of arrangement with its creditors;

10.3 the management of the Accredited Applicant has failed in any respects to comply with the laws of the countries of the respective parties;

10.4 the Applicant has failed to provide the Audit Team and/or the Auditors with reasonable facilities to conduct the Audit;

10.5 the Applicant has failed to comply with any or all of the terms and conditions of the scheme herein, or the conditions for the use of the accreditation mark(s) as prescribed by the SSSS from time to time;

10.6 the conduct of the Applicant affects the integrity of SSSS;

10.7 the Applicant has failed to pay any or all of the relevant accreditation & audit fees. SSSS has the discretion as to whether or not a warning letter should be issued before revocation of the Accreditation.

10.8 Upon Notice in writing being given by SSSS of revocation of the Certificate(s), the Applicant shall within 14 working days of the date of the Notice immediately return the certificate(s) to SSSS.

11 NON AWARD

11.1 The failure or inability of the Applicant to meet the accreditation criteria.

12 APPEAL

12.1 Any Applicant wishing to appeal against any decision of SSSS shall, within 14 working days after having been officially informed of such decision, give notice in writing to the Chairman, Structural Steel Fabricators Accreditation Working Committee, of its desire to appeal against that decision. The decision shall stand, pending investigations and evaluation directed by Singapore Structural Steel Society Council whose decision shall be final.

13 GOVERNING LAW

13.1 This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore.

14 FORCE MAJEURE

14.1 No claims for damages against either the Applicant or SSSS shall arise out of any breach of this Agreement if such breach is caused by government intervention or regulation, Act of Parliament, war, riot, acts of public enemies, strikes or other labour disturbances, fire, flood, Act of God or other cause beyond the control of the Applicant or SSSS.

15 BOILERPLATE

15.1 This Contract does not create or purport to create any right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001 or any subsequent amendment thereto, which is enforceable by any person or party who or which is not a party to this Contract. Any person or party who or which is not a party to this Contract shall have no right under such Act or subsequent amendment thereto, to enforce any of the terms and conditions therein.

Appendix 2

ACCREDITATION FEE

(for auditing in Singapore only)

Category S1 S2 - S4

Desktop Audit S$650 S$650

Factory Audit S$6,500 S$3,250

2 years Registration Fees S$2,000 S$2,000

*For SSSS Corporate members, the 2 years registration fee is waived

Category S1 S2 - S4

Desktop Audit $500 $500

Factory Audit $5,000 $2,500


*Early refers to complete submission received by SSSS at least 8 weeks before expiry date of certificate.


For new applications and late renewal applications

For early* renewal applications

Appendix 2

INDICATIVE ACCREDITATION FEE

(for auditing outside Singapore)

Category S1 S2 - S4


Factory Audit S$10,000 S$4,875



Category S1 S2 - S4


Factory Audit S$7500 S$3750


*Early refers to complete submission received by SSSS at least 16 weeks before expiry date of certificate.

**Audit fees are subject to final confirmation by BCA.

***Above fees exlude travelling expenses

If the audit is conducted outside Singapore, the following will apply:

(ii) SSSS will provide the applicant a quotation for audit fees outside Singapore.

For new applications and late renewal applications

For early* renewal applications

(i) administrative fee, transportation, accommodation, travel insurance, visa fees and applicable taxes for the

auditors to the location of audit will be provided by the applicant.

8 weeks before the cert expires Consider as early

application

Less than 8 weeks before the cert expires

Consider as late renewal application

Desktop Audit is performed

Application is returned with factory

audit payment

Fail audit

Proceed to Factory audit

Pass audit

Applicant can resubmit the application with 2 new

cheques payment and the process starts from the

beginning

Application is returned without factory audit

payment

Fail audit

Pass audit Recommendation Report issued by

Auditor

SSSS issues Accreditation

Certificate and Mark to the Applicant

Full application is made with all supporting documents + 2 cheques (Desktop audit non-refundable and

Factory audit refundable)

For overseas audit, a minimum of 16 weeks is required.

For local renewal audits

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