Hong Kong Fire Services Department

4/2024 - Part I: Corrigendum – English version of Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment (September 2022) (the Codes); and Part II: Chinese version of the Codes

4/2024 - Part I: Corrigendum – English version of Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment (September 2022) (the Codes); and Part II: Chinese version of the Codes

3/2024 - Requirements on the Use of Flexible Connectors for Connecting Single Sprinklers to Range Pipes in Sprinkler System

3/2024 - Requirements on the Use of Flexible Connectors for Connecting Single Sprinklers to Range Pipes in Sprinkler System

2/2024 - Fire Protection Measures in High-rise Buildings under Construction

2/2024 - Fire Protection Measures in High-rise Buildings under Construction

1/2024 - FSD Circular Letter No. 1/2024 – Enhanced Mechanisms for Approval of Portable Equipment and Acceptance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment (FSIs) and Fire Safety Products

1/2024 - FSD Circular Letter No. 1/2024 – Enhanced Mechanisms for Approval of Portable Equipment and Acceptance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment (FSIs) and Fire Safety Products

5/2023 - Revised Annual Inspection Checklist for Sprinkler Systems

5/2023 - Revised Annual Inspection Checklist for Sprinkler Systems

4/2023 - Fire Safety Measures required under the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance, Cap. 572, Laws of Hong Kong Part I: Incorporation of the Fresh Water Supply System into the Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System Part II: Improvised Hose Reel System (Direct Pumping Design) and Improvised Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System (Direct Pumping Design)

4/2023 - Fire Safety Measures required under the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance, Cap. 572, Laws of Hong Kong Part I: Incorporation of the Fresh Water Supply System into the Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System Part II: Improvised Hose Reel System (Direct Pumping Design) and Improvised Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System (Direct Pumping Design)

3/2023 - Specification of Gas Extraction System for Battery Room and Electrical Charging Facilities

3/2023 - Specification of Gas Extraction System for Battery Room and Electrical Charging Facilities

2/2023 - Fire Safety Requirements for Mechanical Ventilating Systems

2/2023 - Fire Safety Requirements for <a href=Mechanical Ventilating Systems" />

1/2023 - Sprinkler System for Car Ports

1/2023 - Sprinkler System for Car Ports

5/2022 - Calibration Requirements for Test Instruments Used for Acceptance Inspection of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

5/2022 - Calibration Requirements for Test Instruments Used for Acceptance Inspection of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

4/2022 – Annual Inspection Checklist for Fire Alarm Systems Chinese Version

4/2022 – Annual Inspection Checklist <a href=for Fire Alarm Systems Chinese Version" />

3/2022 – Annual Inspection Checklist for Fire Alarm Systems

3/2022 – Annual Inspection Checklist <a href=for Fire Alarm Systems" />

2/2022 - Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment (September 2022)

2/2022 - Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment (September 2022)

1/2022 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems - Review and Annual Inspection of Enclosure Integrity

1/2022 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems - Review and Annual Inspection of Enclosure Integrity

9/2021 – Revised Annual Inspection Checklists for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems and Supply Tanks

9/2021 – Revised Annual Inspection Checklists for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems and Supply Tanks

8/2021 - Additional Requirements for the Pressurization of Staircases (24.9.2021)

8/2021 - Additional Requirements for the Pressurization of Staircases (24.9.2021)

7/2021 - Annual Inspection Checklist for Water Supplies

7/2021 - Annual Inspection Checklist for Water Supplies

6/2021 – Standard for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

6/2021 – Standard for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

5/2021 – Fire Safety Requirements for Emergency Lighting System in Licensed/Registered Premises

5/2021 – Fire Safety Requirements for Emergency Lighting System in Licensed/Registered Premises

4/2021 – Specification for Emergency Lighting

4/2021 – Specification for Emergency Lighting

3/2021 - Annual Inspection Checklist for Sprinkler Systems (Chinese Version)

3/2021 - Annual Inspection Checklist for Sprinkler Systems (Chinese Version)

2/2021 - A Practical Guide for Design, Installation, Acceptance and Maintenance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

2/2021 - A Practical Guide for Design, Installation, Acceptance and Maintenance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

1/2021 - Shutdown of Fire Service Installations for Maintenance, Inspection, Modification or Repair

1/2021 - Shutdown of Fire Service Installations for Maintenance, Inspection, Modification or Repair

9/2020 - Pressure Reducing Valves for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems

9/2020 - Pressure Reducing Valves for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems

8/2020 – Annual Inspection Checklist for Sprinkler Systems

8/2020 – Annual Inspection Checklist for Sprinkler Systems

7/2020 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Industrial Buildings) Ordinance, Cap. 636, Laws of Hong Kong

7/2020 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Industrial Buildings) Ordinance, Cap. 636, Laws of Hong Kong

6/2020 - Installation of Fire Service Pump or Supply Tank on Roof or Floor Slab

6/2020 - Installation of Fire <a href=Service Pump or Supply Tank on Roof or Floor Slab" />

5/2020 - Specification for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

5/2020 - Specification for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

4/2020 - Additional Fire Safety Requirements for Car Parking Facilities installed with Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

4/2020 - Additional Fire Safety Requirements for Car Parking Facilities installed with Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

3/2020 - Facilitation Measures of Application for Approval of Portable Equipment and Acceptance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment (FSIs) and Fire Safety Products

3/2020 - Facilitation Measures of Application for Approval of Portable Equipment and Acceptance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment (FSIs) and Fire Safety Products

2/2020 – Annual Inspection Checklists for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System and Supply Tank Chinese Version

2/2020 – Annual Inspection Checklists for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System and Supply Tank Chinese Version

1/2020 – Revised Application Procedure for Inspection and Testing of Fire Service Installations and Equipment in New Building

1/2020 – Revised Application Procedure for Inspection and Testing of Fire Service Installations and Equipment in New Building

4/2019 - Annual Inspection Checklists for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems and Supply Tanks

4/2019 - Annual Inspection Checklists for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems and Supply Tanks

3/2019 - Guidance Notes on Submission, Approval and Acceptance Inspection of Fire Service Installations and Equipment in Modular Integrated Construction Building Projects

3/2019 - Guidance Notes on Submission, Approval and Acceptance Inspection of Fire Service Installations and Equipment in Modular Integrated Construction Building Projects

2/2019 - Fire Safety Requirements for Waivers for Buffer Floor and Lower Floors of an Existing Industrial Building

2/2019 - Fire Safety Requirements for Waivers for Buffer Floor and Lower Floors of an Existing Industrial Building

1/2019 - Ventilation / Air Conditioning (V/AC) Control System

1/2019 - Ventilation / Air Conditioning (V/AC) Control System

3/2018 - Revised Testing Standards for Static Tanks for Storage of Category 5 Class 1 and Class 2 Dangerous Goods in Bulk

3/2018 - Revised Testing Standards for Static Tanks for Storage of Category 5 Class 1 and Class 2 Dangerous Goods in Bulk

2/2018 - Guidelines on the Formulation of Fire Safety Improvement Plans

2/2018 - Guidelines on the Formulation of Fire Safety Improvement Plans

1/2018 - Use of Pre-insulated Panels for the Construction of Air Ducts in Mechanical Ventilation Systems

1/2018 - Use of Pre-insulated Panels for the Construction of Air Ducts in Mechanical Ventilation Systems

5/2017 - Chinese Version of the Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment April 2012

5/2017 - Chinese Version of the Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment April 2012

4/2017 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

4/2017 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

3/2017 - Part I: Reduced Supply Tank Capacity Requirement for the Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System; and Part II: Pilot Scheme on the Incorporation of the Fresh Water Supply System into the Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System in Connection with the Enforcement the

3/2017 - Part I: Reduced Supply Tank Capacity Requirement for the Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System; and Part II: Pilot Scheme on the Incorporation of the Fresh Water Supply System into the Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System in Connection with the Enforcement the

2/2017 - Minimum Fire Resisting Cable Requirements for Fire Service Installations

2/2017 - Minimum Fire Resisting Cable Requirements for Fire Service Installations

1/2017 - Automatic Actuation Devices for Lifts Not Discharging to Protected Means of Escape

1/2017 - Automatic Actuation Devices for Lifts Not Discharging to Protected Means of Escape

7/2016 - Revised Testing Standard for the Static Tanks for the Purpose of Storage of DG in Cat.5 Cl.3 in Bulk

7/2016 - Revised Testing Standard for the Static Tanks for the Purpose of Storage of DG in Cat.5 Cl.3 in Bulk

6/2016 - Stop Valves Management System for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems

6/2016 - Stop Valves Management System for Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel Systems

5/2016 - Revised Supply Tank Requirement for Hose Reel System in Connection with the Enforcement of the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance (Cap.572)

5/2016 - Revised Supply Tank Requirement for Hose Reel System in Connection with the Enforcement of the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance (Cap.572)

4/2016 - Use of Pre-insulated Panels for the Construction of Air Ducts in Mechanical Ventilating System

4/2016 - Use of Pre-insulated Panels for the Construction of Air Ducts in Mechanical Ventilating System

3/2016 - Guidelines on Formulation of Fire Safety Requirements for New Railway Infrastructures (3rd Issue)

3/2016 - Guidelines on Formulation of Fire Safety Requirements for New Railway Infrastructures (3rd Issue)

2/2016 - Improvised Hose Reel System in Connection with the Enforcement of the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance (Cap. 572), Laws of Hong Kong

2/2016 - Improvised Hose Reel System in Connection with the Enforcement of the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance (Cap. 572), Laws of Hong Kong

1/2016 - Calibration Requirements for Test Instruments Used for Compliance Inspection of Fire Service Installations

1/2016 - Calibration Requirements for Test Instruments Used for Compliance Inspection of Fire Service Installations

1/2015 - Documents Required for Application for Compliance Inspection of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

1/2015 - Documents Required for Application for Compliance Inspection of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

1/2014 - Use of Pre-insulated Panels for the Construction of Air Ducts in Mechanical Ventilating Systems

1/2014 - Use of Pre-insulated Panels for the Construction of Air Ducts in <a href=Mechanical Ventilating Systems" />

3/2013 - Guidelines on Formulation of Fire Safety Requirements for New Railway Infrastructures (2nd Edition)

3/2013 - Guidelines on Formulation of Fire Safety Requirements for New Railway Infrastructures (2nd Edition)

2/2013 - Fire Hydrant / Hose Reel System

2/2013 - Fire Hydrant / Hose Reel System

1/2013 - Guidelines on Formulation of Fire Safety Requirements for New Railway Infrastructures (English Version)

1/2013 - Guidelines on Formulation of Fire Safety Requirements for New Railway Infrastructures (English Version)

4/2012 - Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment

4/2012 - Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment

3/2012 - Specification for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

3/2012 - Specification for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

2/2012 - Part I : Visual Fire Alarm Systems as Required under the Design Manual; Barrier Free Access 2008 、Part II : Checklist for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008

2/2012 - Part I : Visual Fire Alarm Systems as Required under the Design Manual; Barrier Free Access 2008 、Part II : Checklist for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008

1/2012 - Installation of Fire Service Pump on Roof or Floor Slab

1/2012 - Installation of Fire Service Pump on Roof or Floor Slab

1/2011 - Delisting of Fire Extinguishers Containing Scheduled Substances from the Government Gazette

1/2011 - Delisting of Fire Extinguishers Containing Scheduled Substances from the Government Gazette

4/2010 - Sprinkler Subsidary Stop Valves Management System

4/2010 - Sprinkler Subsidary Stop Valves Management System

3/2010 - Rules for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

3/2010 - Rules for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

2/2010 - Multi-sensor Detectors in Fire Detection Systems

2/2010 - Multi-sensor Detectors in Fire Detection Systems

1/2010 - Emergency Exit Devices

1/2010 - Emergency Exit Devices

3/2009 - Arrangements upon the Import Banning of Fire Extinguishers Containing Schedules Substances

3/2009 - Arrangements upon the Import Banning of Fire Extinguishers Containing Schedules Substances

2/2009 - Sounder Bases of Smoke Detectors in Hotels/Guesthouses and Student Hostels

2/2009 - Sounder Bases of Smoke Detectors in Hotels/Guesthouses and Student Hostels

1/2009 - Rules for Fire Dectection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

1/2009 - Rules for Fire Dectection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

5/2008 - Graphical Symbol Exit Signs

5/2008 - Graphical Symbol Exit Signs

4/2008 - Arrangements for Submissions of Fire Service Installation (FSI) Plans

4/2008 - Arrangements for Submissions of Fire Service Installation (FSI) Plans

3/2008 - Shutdown of Fire Service Installation for Inspection, Maintenance, Modification or Repair

3/2008 - Shutdown of Fire Service Installation for Inspection, Maintenance, Modification or Repair

2/2008 - Fire Protection Measures in Construction Sites

2/2008 - Fire Protection Measures in Construction Sites

1/2008 - Inspection Checklist for Street Fire Hydrant System

1/2008 - Inspection Checklist for Street Fire Hydrant System

3/2007 - Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance

3/2007 - Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance

2/2007 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance, Cap 572, Laws of Hong Kong

2/2007 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance, Cap 572, Laws of Hong Kong

1/2007 - Guidelines on New Arrangement on Product Approval of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

1/2007 - Guidelines on New Arrangement on Product Approval of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

4/2006 - Guidelines on Specifications, Installation and Maintenance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment for the new fire safety requirements of the New Territories Exempted Houses (hereinafter called Small Houses)

4/2006 - Guidelines on Specifications, Installation and Maintenance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment for the new fire safety requirements of the New Territories Exempted Houses (hereinafter called Small Houses)

3/2006 - Specification for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

3/2006 - Specification for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

2/2006 - Pressurization of Staircases to British Standard 5588:Part 4

2/2006 - Pressurization of Staircases to British Standard 5588:Part 4

1/2006 - Fire Safety Standards for Emergency Lighting

1/2006 - Fire Safety Standards for Emergency Lighting

5/2005 - Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment

5/2005 - Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment

4/2005 - Emergency Vehicular Access

4/2005 - Emergency Vehicular Access

3/2005 - Introduction of Standard Form for Annual Certification on Ventilating Systems

3/2005 - Introduction of Standard Form for Annual Certification on Ventilating Systems

2/2005 - Ventilation/Air Conditioning (V/AC) Control Systems

2/2005 - Ventilation/Air Conditioning (V/AC) Control Systems

1/2005 - New Arrangement for Submission of Fire Services Installation Plans for New Developments

1/2005 - New Arrangement for Submission of Fire Services Installation Plans for New Developments

2/2004 - Spreader for Supporting Fire Service Pumps at Flat Roof

2/2004 - Spreader for Supporting Fire Service Pumps at Flat Roof

1/2004 - Checklist for the Inspection of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

1/2004 - Checklist for the Inspection of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

2/2003 - Notes on Fire Extinguishers (Suitability and Maintenance)

2/2003 - Notes on Fire Extinguishers (Suitability and Maintenance)

1/2003 - Minimum Fire Resisting Cable Requirements for Fire Service Installations

1/2003 - Minimum Fire Resisting Cable Requirements for Fire Service Installations

2/2002 - Hot Smoke Test on Smoke Extraction System

2/2002 - Hot Smoke Test on Smoke Extraction System

1/2002 - Rules for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings

1/2002 - Rules for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings

4/2001 - Part I : Visual Fire Alarm System 、 II : Time Related System 、III : Water Mist System

4/2001 - Part I : Visual Fire Alarm System 、 II : Time Related System 、III : Water Mist System

3/2001 - Issue of FSD Circular Letters

3/2001 - Issue of FSD Circular Letters

2/2001 - Introduction of Revised Certificate of Fire Service 、 Installations and Equipment - F.S.251(Rev. 7/2000)

2/2001 - Introduction of Revised Certificate of Fire Service 、 Installations and Equipment - F.S.251(Rev. 7/2000)

1/2001 - Application of Ceiling, Flush, Recessed and Concealed Sprinklers

1/2001 - Application of Ceiling, Flush, Recessed and Concealed Sprinklers

2/2000 - Exit and Directional Signs

2/2000 - Exit and Directional Signs

1/2000 - Flammability S 6-12-2017 d Upholstered Furniture in Licensed Premises and Public Areas

1/2000 - Flammability S 6-12-2017 d Upholstered Furniture in Licensed Premises and Public Areas

7/99 - Installation & Maintenance of Audio/Visual Advisory System Emergency Generator, Emergency Light & Exit Sign

7/99 - Installation & Maintenance of Audio/Visual Advisory System Emergency Generator, Emergency Light & Exit Sign

6/99 - Chinese Version of the Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment 1998

6/99 - Chinese Version of the Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment 1998

5/99 - Visual Fire Alarm System as required under the Design Manual : Barrier Free Access 1997

5/99 - Visual Fire Alarm System as required under the Design Manual : Barrier Free Access 1997

3/99 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

3/99 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

2/99 - Processing of Fire Service Installations (FSI) Plans

2/99 - Processing of Fire Service Installations (FSI) Plans

5/98 - Miscellaneous Topics – Transformers

5/98 - Miscellaneous Topics – Transformers

4/98 - List of Fire Service Installations and Equipment requiring approval from FSD

4/98 - List of Fire Service Installations and Equipment requiring approval from FSD

3/98 - Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment 1998

3/98 - Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment 1998

2/98 - Recall of Omega Sprinklers

2/98 - Recall of Omega Sprinklers

1/98 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) (Amendment) Ordinance 1998

1/98 - Certification of Fire Service Installations and Equipment required under the Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) (Amendment) Ordinance 1998

12/97 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System

12/97 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System

11/97 - Application Form for Inspection and Testing of Fire Service Installations in New Building

11/97 - Application Form for Inspection and Testing of Fire Service Installations in New Building

10/97 - Visual Fire Alarm System as required under the Design Manual : Barrier Free Access 1997

10/97 - Visual Fire Alarm System as required under the Design Manual : Barrier Free Access 1997

9/97 - Fixed Sprayer Units (NAFS-III)

9/97 - Fixed Sprayer Units (NAFS-III)

8/97 - Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers

8/97 - Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers

7/97 - Revised Fire Services Requirements for Refuge Floors

7/97 - Revised Fire Services Requirements for Refuge Floors

5/97 - Submission of Certificate of Fire Services Installations and Equipment (FS251) in the Application of Provisional Licence for General/Light Refreshment Restaurant

5/97 - Submission of Certificate of Fire Services Installations and Equipment (FS251) in the Application of Provisional Licence for General/Light Refreshment Restaurant

4/97 - F.S.D. Circular Letters 1996 – Chinese Version

4/97 - F.S.D. Circular Letters 1996 – Chinese Version

3/97 - Checklist for Shutter Installation

3/97 - Checklist for Shutter Installation

2/97 - Discharge Tests for Total Flooding System

2/97 - Discharge Tests for Total Flooding System

1/97 - Fire Services Requirements for Refuge Floors

1/97 - Fire Services Requirements for Refuge Floors

4/96 - F.S.D. Circular Letters

4/96 - F.S.D. Circular Letters

7/95 - Automatic Fire Detection System – Design and Maintenance Considerations

7/95 - <a href=Automatic Fire Detection System – Design and Maintenance Considerations" />

1/95 - Checklist for Detection System in accordance with FOC Rules for Automatic Fire Alarm Installations (12th Edition)