How to apply for and renew
a Bomba Fire Certificate

To get a Bomba Fire Certificate (Perakuan Bomba), a designated premises submits Borang I with its supporting documents to BOMBA, passes a BOMBA inspection of its fire systems, then pays the fee. The certificate is valid for one year. To renew, submit Borang III at least 30 days before it expires, together with a Fire Safety Report. Late renewals are treated as new applications.

New to Fire Certificates? Start with our guide on what you need to know about Fire Certificates, which explains what the certificate is and who needs one.

Before you apply: three things to confirm

• Your premises are designated premises. Only premises designated by use, size or location under the Fire Services (Designated Premises) Order 1998, as amended in 2020, need a Fire Certificate.
• You have a CCC or CFO. New premises apply for the Fire Certificate after receiving the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) or Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CFO).
• Your fire systems work. Every fire protection system, such as alarms, sprinklers, hose reels, extinguishers and emergency lighting, should be serviced and tested before you submit.

Step-by-step: applying for a new Fire Certificate

1. Set up your fire safety organisation (FSO). Since 1 October 2020, an application must include the certificate of establishment of your FSO, a Fire and Emergency Response Plan (FERP) and a Fire Safety Report. The FSO consists of one fire safety manager and at least three fire safety officers certified by BOMBA.
2. Prepare Borang I and the supporting documents (see the checklist below).
3. Submit the application to the BOMBA office that covers your premises. Ask your local office whether online submission is available for your area.
4. Document review. BOMBA checks that the application is complete.
5. Site inspection. BOMBA inspects the premises and tests the fire protection systems.
6. Payment and issue. Once the premises comply, you pay the fee and BOMBA issues the Fire Certificate.

Document checklist for a new application

• Borang I (application form for a Fire Certificate)
• Copy of the CCC or CFO
• Building plans endorsed by BOMBA when the CCC or CFO was issued
• Latest proof of ownership or tenancy of the premises
• Copy of the land title
• Copy of the assessment (cukai pintu) bill
• Business licence
• FSO certificate of establishment, Fire and Emergency Response Plan and Fire Safety Report

Requirements can differ by premises type and BOMBA office, so confirm the list with your local office before submitting.

Step-by-step: renewing your Fire Certificate

1. Check your expiry date and plan at least two months ahead.
2. Service and test your fire systems, and make sure your fire extinguishers have valid BOMBA eFEIS stickers.
3. Prepare the Fire Safety Report through your FSO.
4. Submit Borang III with a copy of your current Fire Certificate and the Fire Safety Report, at least 30 days before expiry.
5. Pass the inspection and pay the renewal fee. The renewal fee is a portion of the original certificate fee.

Do not let it expire. Since the 2020 amendments, BOMBA no longer accepts late renewals with a penalty payment. If your certificate expires, you must make a fresh application.

Common reasons applications are delayed

• Incomplete documents, especially missing FSO, FERP or Fire Safety Report documents
• Fire systems that fail testing, such as alarm faults, low pump pressure or blocked sprinklers
• Expired fire extinguisher stickers or missing service records
• Unapproved renovations that changed exits, compartments or fire systems
• Blocked escape routes or fire doors found during inspection
• Late renewal, which turns a simple renewal into a full new application

Renovating? Check with BOMBA first

Under Section 32 of the Fire Services Act 1988, a designated premises with a Fire Certificate must not make changes that leave its fire protection inadequate. Before you change the layout, the use of the premises or the fire systems, consult BOMBA and your fire safety consultant.

How LIM BEST can help

LIM BEST helps businesses across Johor prepare for Fire Certificate applications and renewals. We can inspect your premises before BOMBA does, service and maintain your fire extinguishers and fire systems, help prepare your Fire and Emergency Response Plan and Fire Safety Report, and support your fire safety organisation. For new buildings, we work with your Professional Architect or Engineer on fire safety submissions. WhatsApp us before your renewal is due.

Frequently asked questions

Which form is used to apply for a Fire Certificate?

Borang I is used for a first application, and Borang III is used to renew an existing Fire Certificate.

When should I renew my Fire Certificate?

Submit the renewal at least 30 days before the certificate expires. Since October 2020, a renewal submitted after expiry is not accepted as a renewal, and you must make a fresh application.

Is the Fire Certificate applied for through eFEIS?

No. eFEIS is BOMBA's electronic system for fire extinguisher inspections and certificate stickers. The Fire Certificate is a separate application for the whole premises. Read more about the Bomba eFEIS sticker.

Can I renovate after getting a Fire Certificate?

Under Section 32 of the Fire Services Act 1988, a designated premises with a Fire Certificate must not be modified in a way that makes its fire protection inadequate. Consult BOMBA before changing the layout, use or fire systems.

Sources

• Skrine – Fire Safety Requirements Enhanced (November 2020)
• IPM – Permohonan Sijil Perakuan Bomba
• Palcon – Proses Permohonan dan Pembaharuan Sijil Perakuan Bomba
• AITO – Permohonan Manual Perakuan Bomba
• Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341)

This article is a general guide and does not replace the requirements of BOMBA. Forms, documents and fees can change, so always confirm with the BOMBA office that covers your premises.