Façade inspection and building defects training in Singapore

Training on façade inspection, building defects and inspection reporting — including Singapore's Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) regime.

Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI)

Singapore's Building and Construction Authority (BCA) requires owners of older and taller buildings to have their façades inspected periodically by a competent person. The inspection checks for defects that could lead to falling objects and recommends remedial works. Owners and inspectors should always confirm the current criteria and procedures on BCA's website.

What our courses cover

• The PFI requirements and the roles of the building owner and the competent person
• Planning an inspection: desk study, façade systems, access and safety
• Recognising cladding, window, sealant, fixing, tile and render defects
• Recording findings and writing a clear, defensible report
• Building defect diagnosis beyond façades: water leakage, cracking and concrete deterioration

Track record

QP Academy ran its two-day course "BCA Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI): Requirements, Inspection Procedures and Reporting" on 13–14 November 2026, conducted by Er. David Zheng.

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