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The company, Chip Soon Aluminium, indicated shock and dismay that SCDF has told them the materials were not of the Class 0 standard as required under the Singapore Fire Code, as they believed that the products have always been compliant to the code and properly certified.

The building that caught fire at Toh Guan Road, that claimed the life of a 54 year old woman back in May, was found to have cladding that did not meet safety standards under the Fire Code, announced the SCDF today.

It is reported that all newly built homes - Housing Board flats as well as private residences - will have to be installed with smoke detectors from next June, when an updated Fire Code is released. Called a home fire alarm, the device costs between $60 and $80 for a basic version. Installation could cost another $50 or so. The best thing is, the cost of the smoke detectors will likely be borne by the home owners themselves.