Factory Production Control (FPC) Certification to BC1

Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Government of Singapore. The primary role of BCA is to develop and regulate Singapore's building and construction industry.

The BC1 was initially published by BCA in 2008 to expand the range of structural steel materials available for use in Singapore and the main purpose of the guide was to ensure their conformity, quality, and traceability from different sources. This guide was then subsequently updated to include a list of structural steel standards that can be used for design in conjunction with the Eurocodes.

The BC1 requires manufacturers of steel materials to have a factory production control (FPC) system attested by a certification body accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC).

Apave TIV Asia Pte Ltd is accredited by SAC under the Product Certification Scheme - Alternative Structural Steel in BC1 and will be able to certify the FPC systems of steel manufacturers in accordance with BC1 requirements.

The FPC system is an important element that the steel manufacturer needs to establish and implement to ensure that their manufactured products will be able to meet the required standards as per BC1.

Our Factory Production Control (FPC) Certification services will help to attest that the steel manufacturer is able to implement an FPC system meeting the requirements of BC1.

The process

Apave TIV Asia Pte Ltd will be able to provide you guidance through the process of your company obtaining the FPC Certification through the process below:

1. Application and Review – We will provide the necessary forms for your application. All the necessary information to complete the certification process is obtained from the manufacturer through the Request for Service (RFS) form. Our Certification Manager conducts a review of the information obtained through the RFS to ensure that the certification process can be performed for your facility.

2. Audit – Our auditors qualified to perform the certification audit will conduct the audit at your facility.

3. Issue of certification – Upon the completion of audit and the addressing of any non-conformities, the FPC certificate will be issued. A copy of the FPC certificate will be made available for verification on Apave website.

4. Annual Surveillance - We will conduct annual surveillance audit to ensure continual compliance.

5. Re-certification – We will conduct re-certification audit every 3 years.

download List of Apave TIV FPC certified manufacturers.

For further details about the certification process, certified manufacturers please contact: singapore.bue@apave.com or lian-chee.eang@apave.com

For any complaints about the certification process and certificates please contact: Operations Director (SEA) singapore.bue@apave.com

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