Permit for Temporary Fair

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Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

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Application Details

A temporary set up with makeshift stalls to sell food and or goods.

FAQs

1. Permit to Hold A Fair
   The following documents are required for the submission.
   • A permit is required from the Director-General, Food Administration to hold a fair under Section 35 of the Environmental Public Health Act, Cap 95.
   • The permit will be issued to the operator who manages and operates the fair only after all requirements have been complied with. No fair shall begin operation, unless a permit is issued.
   • The permit is $60, regardless of the duration of the temporary fair.
     
     
2. Submission of Application
   The following documents are required for the submission.
   • The approvals from the relevant authorities/agencies and initial supporting documents should be attached together with the application form, and must reach the Food Services Department at least two weeks before the commencement of the fair.
   • In addition, all supporting documents must be submitted latest by 12 noon of the working day before the commencement date of the fair. If the commencement date falls on a weekend or public holiday, all documents must be submitted by 12 noon of the working day before the weekend or public holiday.
   • The application will only be processed upon receipt of complete and accurate submission of all required documents. No refund of fees will be entertained once payment has been made. Applicants bear full responsibility for any late issuance of temporary fair permit after the intended commencement date of the fair due to submissions past the stipulated deadlines as stated above.
     
     
3. Consensus of Shopkeepers
   The fair operator must obtain the consensus of the shopkeepers in the neighbourhood to hold the fair in public area. The proof of consensus should be in the form of:
   a) letter from the neighbourhood shopkeepers' association, or
   b) written agreement signed by neighbourhood shopkeeper, or
   c) letter from the Advisor stating that the shopkeepers have given consent.
   
   
4. Letter of Support from the Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC)
   • Only grassroots organisations and charitable, civic, educational, religious or social institutions are allowed to hold large-scale fairs.
   • If the large-scale fair is organised by a non-grassroots organisation such as charitable, civic, educational, religious or social institution and held on public land, the organiser must obtain a Letter of Support from the Chairman of the CCC of the respective constituency in which the fair is to be held.
     
     
5. Approval from Relevant Authorities to Hold Fair
   The operator must produce written approval from the following relevant authorities to hold the temporary fair.
   
   Approval to Hold Fair
   • Fairs organised by grassroots organisations requires approval from PA.
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     People's Association (PA)
     9 King George's Avenue
     Singapore 208581
     Tel: 63448222
     http://www.pa.gov.sg
     
     
   • Planning Approval from URA is required if the site is to be used for temporary uses* for more than 90 days in a year. [*uses include: (a) Trade fair (b) Trade exposition (c) Fun fair (d) Carnival (e) Sports meet (f) Festive bazaar (g) Festive entertainment (h) Religious entertainment (i) Religious ceremony (j) Wayang].
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     Development Control Division
     Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
     45 Maxwell Road,
     The URA Centre
     Singapore 069118
     Tel: 62234811
     Fax: 62274772 / 62274792
     Email: ura_cso@ura.gov.sg
     http://www.ura.gov.sg
     
     
   • For all complex structures e.g. stage, spotlight tower, gantry, etc, approval has to be obtained from BCA regardless of the duration of the fair. BCA requires a professional engineer to submit structural plans and calculations and to supervise the construction of such structures. Any stall or shed of lightweight material within any premises used for the purpose of holding a fair or any exhibition is exempted from the need to obtain a permit from BCA. However, BCA approval is required for such stalls or sheds if the temporary fair or exhibition is for more than 35 days and held outside premises.
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     Building Plan and Management Division
     Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
     5 Maxwell Road
     #02-00, MND Complex Tower Block
     Singapore 069110
     Tel: 63252211
     Fax: 63257150
     http://www.bca.gov.sg
     
     
   • Approval from the FSSD is needed for fire safety requirements e.g. fire exit, distance between stalls and distance between tentage and surrounding buildings.
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD)
     HQ Singapore Civil Defence Force
     91 Ubi Avenue 4
     Singapore 408827
     Tel: 68481425
     Fax: 68481494, 68481492
     Email: SCDF_CSC@scdf.gov.sg
     http://www.scdf.gov.sg
     
     
   • The operator is required to possess an electrical installation licence granted by EMA for the following types of electrical installations:
     a) All non-domestic electrical installations with approved load exceeding 45kVA; or
     b) All supply installations (e.g. generator set up) for non-domestic purposes regardless of their approved load. This would include trade fairs.
     You may refer to the "Handbook for Application of Electrical Installation Licence"
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     Regulation Division
     Energy Market Authority (EMA)
     991G Alexandra Road #01-29
     Singapore 119975
     Tel: 68358060
     Fax: 68358044
     Email: ema_lei@ema.gov.sg
     http://www.ema.gov.sg
     
     
   • Waste generated at the fair has to be properly collected and sent for disposal. For fairs organised on common property maintained by Town Councils (TCs), the Public Waste Collector (PWC) for the sector is to be engaged to provide refuse collection service for the period of the fair. For fairs held on land other than common property maintained by TCs, the services of a licensed General Waste Collector (GWC) is to be engaged. Licence applications must include an agreement with the PWC or GWC, as required, showing the duration of the fair and the estimated cost for the refuse collection service provided.
     The list of the PWCs according to sectors and their approved rates for refuse collection service provided can be viewed at the following link:
     PWCs : https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-collection-systemsFair applicants have to make their own arrangements with the GWCs to obtain the cost of providing refuse collection service. The list of licensed GWCs can be viewed at the following link:
     https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-collection-systems
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     Licensing and Regulation Section,
     Waste Management Department
     National Environment Agency
     Tel: 6731 9716
     Fax: 6731 9731
     
     
   • A Public Entertainment Licence from PLRD is required for any entertainment that is provided in any place to which the public has access. No public entertainment (PE) or arts entertainment (AE) licence is required if exempted PE or AE activities are organised. However, some of these activities require the fair operator to fulfil certain conditions. The exempted activities are listed in: https://www.police.gov.sg/-/media/Spf/Images/Licences/01aExempted-Public-Entertainment-or-Arts-Entertainment-Activities.pdf?la=en&hash=1FCE5061A5FAE5E2001FD9C3AF709516FEDAC6A6.
     Relevant Authorities / Agencies:
     Police Licensing & Regulatory Department (PLRD)
     Singapore Police Force
     Police Cantonment Complex
     391 New Bridge Road
     Blk D, #02-701
     Singapore 088762
     Tel: 68350000
     Fax: 62261089
     Email: SPF_Licensing@spf.gov.sg
     http://www.spf.gov.sg
6. Prohibitions / Requirements by other Authorities
   The operator is advised to observe the following prohibitions / requirements of the following relevant authorities / agencies when holding the temporary fair. It is the operator’s responsibility to be familiar with the prohibitions / requirements and to ensure that they are observed.
   
   Prohibitions
   • The display and / or sale of animals (including ornamental fish) at fairs is prohibited.
     Relevant Authorities:
     Animal Welfare Regulations Branch Centre for Animal Welfare and Control Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)
     75 Pasir Panjang Road
     Singapore 118507
     Tel: 64717198 / 64719996
     Fax: 64733687 / 64726157
     Email: sfa_cawc@sfa.gov.sg
     http://www.sfa.gov.sg
     
     
   • The sale of any article depicting tobacco brands at fairs is prohibited.
     Relevant Authorities:
     Tobacco Regulation Unit
     Centre for Drug Administration Health Sciences Authority (HSA)
     11 Biopolis Way, #11-03, Helios Singapore 138667
     Tel: 68663503
     Fax: 64789067
     Email: hsa_info@hsa.gov.sg
     http://www.hsa.gov.sg
     
     
   • The MDA requires the temporary fair operator to ensure that every stall selling videos (i.e. videotapes, VCDs and DVDs) at a temporary fair holds a valid video licence issued by MDA. The sale of videos without a valid MDA licence is prohibited.
     Relevant Authorities:
     Licensing Services (Films and Publications)
     Media Development Authority (MDA)
     45 Maxwell Road
     The URA Centre, East Wing #07-11/12
     Singapore 069118
     Tel: 1800 478 5478
     Fax: (65) 6221 0292
     Email: mda_input@mda.gov.sg
     https://www.imda.gov.sg
     
     
   • The employment of a foreign worker without a valid work permit is prohibited. A foreign worker is only allowed to work for the employer and in the occupation as indicated in the Work Permit card.
     Relevant Authorities:
     Ministry of Manpower Services Centre (MOM)
     Foreign Manpower Management Division
     1500 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339946.
     Tel: 6438 5122
     Fax: 6692 5490
     E-mail: mom_fmmd@mom.gov.sg
     http://www.mom.gov.sg

Additional Information

Fee
Permit Fee:$60.00

Documents Needed

• Site owner
  A copy of the site owner's approval letter.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• National Parks Board
  A copy of approval letter for use of grass verge/ roadside tables.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Fire Safety & Shelter Department, SCDF
  A copy of approval from SCDF for any temporary set up.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Energy Market Authority
  A copy of Form P approval for the use of generator.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Land Transport Authority (Road Management Department)
  A copy of approval letter on traffic management and/or road closure.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Land Transport Authority (Development & Building Control Division)
  A copy of approval letter if fair site is within 10m of MRT station/ rail structure.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Neighbourhood Police Post / Centre
  A copy of approval letter for carnival rides and game stalls.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Public Utilities Board
  A copy of approval letter for installation of water and sanitary pipes and usage of PUB drainage system or drainage reserves area.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Urban Redevelopment Authority
  A copy of approval letter for fairs held more than 90 days.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Building and Construction Authority
  A copy of approval letter for tentage used for than 35 days.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Consensus from neighbourhood shopkeepers
  Letter of consensus from neighbourhood shopkeepers to hold the fair in public area.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Letter of support from relevant CCC
  A letter of support quota from relevant CCC if organiser is a non-grassroots organization holding fair on public land.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Endorsement letter by GRO Advisor to hold fair at proposed site
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Endorsement letter from PA (HQ) for grassroots fair applications submitted by CCCs
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Appointment Letter
  A copy of letter of appointment for the fair operator.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  Layout plan of stalls and any other set up
  A copy of layout plan of stalls and any other set up properly labelled with numbering and tally with the list of stall operators.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 5MB
  
  
• List of stall operators
  List of stall operators to include the name, NRIC no., address, contact no. and stall no. assigned at the site, and details of food and non-food items to be sold.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 5MB
  
  
• List of food handlers at respective food stalls
  List of food handlers and their BFHC certificates at respective food stalls
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• A copy of NRIC/ latest copy (at least within 1 month) of ACRA company profile of all stall holders
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Copy of waste disposal agreement
  For fairs organised on common property maintained by Town Councils (TCs), the Public Waste Collector (PWC) for the sector is to be engaged to provide refuse collection service for the period of the fair. For fairs held on land other than common property.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Copy of cleaning contract
  A copy of cleaning contract with a cleaning company licensed by NEA.
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  
  
• Others
  Any supporting document for amendment
  File Format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF
  Maximum upload per application: 5MB

Requirements

Prerequisite Licence(s)

ACRA - Registration for Companies / Business