BCA PFI Compliance Support Singapore
A BCA periodic facade inspection notice gives the building owner or MCST two deadlines: appoint a Competent Person, then submit the inspection report. In the sample notice below, the report is due 6 months after the notice date. If more time is needed, an extension must be requested at least 5 days before the deadline.
SGFacadeScan helps building owners, MCSTs, managing agents and facility managers respond to BCA Periodic Facade Inspection notices in a clear and organised manner. Our support covers notice review, Competent Person appointment coordination, inspection planning, deadline tracking, documentation and PFI report support.
This page is for building owners and MCSTs who have received a BCA facade inspection (PFI) notice and need to understand what to do next. The sample redacted notice below shows the key dates and items that should be checked before inspection planning begins.
Received a BCA Periodic Facade Inspection Notice?
A BCA PFI notice is usually the starting point of the compliance workflow. It identifies the building, sets out the requirement for facade inspection and states important deadlines for appointing a Competent Person and submitting the inspection report. The sample notice below shows where to find each of these dates.
Key Dates Highlighted in the Sample Notice
The sample notice shows a notice date of 22/09/2025. It states that the inspection is required to be done within 6 months after the date of the notice by the appointed Competent Person.
- Appointment of Competent Person: by 24/11/2025 in the sample notice.
- Submission of inspection report: by 23/03/2026 in the sample notice.
- Extension of time: the sample notice states that any application for extension of time is to be submitted at least 5 days before the deadline.
- Appointment confirmation: the sample notice refers to completing and returning the attached form BR_PFI01 to confirm the appointment of the Competent Person.
- Use of other methods, technology or equipment: the sample notice refers to electronic form BR_PFI01 if methods or equipment other than photographic cameras, probing tools and borescopes are used and require approval.
What Building Owners Should Check in the BCA PFI Notice
Check these things in your BCA PFI notice: the building name, address and owner or MCST details; the date of the notice; the deadline to appoint the Competent Person; and the deadline to submit the PFI report to the Commissioner of Building Control. The CP makes both submissions via CORENET.
- Building name, building address and owner or MCST details.
- Date of the notice
- Deadline to appoint the Competent Person (CP)
- (Submission of BR_PFI01 and relevant documents are done by CP via Corenet)
- Deadline for submission of the PFI report to the Commissioner of Building Control.
- (Submission of the PFI report is done by the CP via Corenet).
How SGFacadeScan Helps With BCA PFI Compliance
Compliance Stage
How SGFacadeScan Supports You
Review the BCA PFI notice, key dates, building information and immediate action items.
Assist with the CP appointment workflow and confirm the technical lead for the PFI process.
Plan elevations, access methods, visual inspection approach, close-range inspection locations and site coordination needs.
Coordinate drone, rope access, boom lift or other access service providers where suitable for the building.
Organise drawings, past records, photos, inspection notes, defect schedules and repair recommendation records.
Recommended Compliance Workflow After Receiving Notice
Step 1 [by owner]
Send the BCA PFI notice to SGFacadeScan for preliminary review and quotation
Step 2 [by owner]
Appoint SGFacadeScan as the Competent Person
Step 3 [by CP]
Submit relevant documents and BR_PFI01 via Corenet before deadline
Step 4 [by CP]
Review drawings, facade types, access constraints and previous defect or repair records.
Step 5 [by CP]
Plan drone visual survey and close-range inspection access method.
Step 6 [by CP]
Carry out inspection, document findings and assess whether further detailed investigation is required.
Step 7 [by CP]
Prepare and submit the PFI report or interim report as applicable.
Step 8 [by owner]
Carry out repair works where necessary and keep records for future maintenance and next inspection cycle.
Each step is explained in more detail in our PFI process guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About BCA Periodic Facade Inspection
Who can be a Competent Person for PFI in Singapore?
Under the PFI regime, the Competent Person is typically a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer. The CP leads the facade inspection and is responsible for the PFI report, and may be assisted by Facade Inspectors.
What should I do first after receiving a BCA periodic facade inspection (PFI) notice?
Check the notice date, CP appointment deadline and report submission deadline. Then appoint a Competent Person and start inspection planning early.
Can I use the sample deadlines for my own building?
No. The sample notice dates are for illustration only. Each building owner must follow the actual dates stated in their own notice and the latest BCA requirements.
Can SGFacadeScan help with extension of time?
SGFacadeScan can help review the notice, identify timing risks and advise on practical documentation needed for an extension request. Approval remains subject to the relevant authority.
Does SGFacadeScan submit the report to BCA?
PFI reporting and submission should be carried out under the professional review of the Competent Person. SGFacadeScan supports documentation, coordination and report preparation workflow.