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MAS APPLN FORM (4 Mar 2019) Page 1 of 12 PREFABRICATED MEP MANUFACTURER ACCREDITATION SCHEME [Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore] 23 Genting Road #07-01 Chevalier House Singapore 349481 APPLICATION FORM DECLARATION I, ________________________________ (Name in Block letters) ___________________ (NRIC/Passport No.) do declare that the facts contained in the documents submitted are true in substance to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. I authorise the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS) to conduct any enquiries or audits on the particulars furnished herein as the STAS deems fit, and accept that neither the STAS nor its officer shall be held liable for any loss, injury or damages howsoever caused by the STAS’s processing of and decision on this application. I, authorise ___________________________________________ (Name & Designation of Contact Person) to provide any additional information required by the STAS. I understand that false declaration or false information provided may result in rejection in approving the registration. I declare that: All the information given is accurate and truthful. I have read: (1) Important Notes on Accreditation & Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist Part 1 & 2 (ANNEX 1) (2) Checklist for Application, Accreditation and Renewal Fee Schedule, Important Notes on Fees & Important Information and Notes to Applicants (ANNEX 2) (3) Terms & Conditions of the STAS Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (ANNEX 3) I agree to the Terms and Conditions set out in the said documents (1) to (3). ___________________________________ Authorised Signature & Company Stamp ____________________ Designation ________________ Date For Office Use Only Ref. No: Date Received: Fees Received: INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please refer to the Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist in ANNEX 1. 2. Please refer ANNEX 2 for applicable fees for plant(s) in Singapore. For overseas plant(s), a separate quotation from the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore will be given to the applicant upon receipt of the completed application form. 3. For processing your application, please submit the application form together with the relevant supporting documents and your Accreditation fee by cheque drawn in favour of "Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore". Refer “Checklist for Application” in ANNEX 2. Application form and documents, together with cheque are to be submitted by hand to Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore at address as indicated. 4. For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat / Administration support (Tel: 6747 7901 / 9855 5767, Email: [email protected]).

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PREFABRICATED MEP MANUFACTURER ACCREDITATION SCHEME

[Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore] 23 Genting Road #07-01 Chevalier House

Singapore 349481

APPLICATION FORM

DECLARATION

I, ________________________________ (Name in Block letters) ___________________ (NRIC/Passport No.) do

declare that the facts contained in the documents submitted are true in substance to the best of my knowledge,

information and belief and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. I authorise

the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS) to conduct any enquiries or audits on the particulars furnished

herein as the STAS deems fit, and accept that neither the STAS nor its officer shall be held liable for any loss, injury

or damages howsoever caused by the STAS’s processing of and decision on this application. I, authorise ___________________________________________ (Name & Designation of Contact Person) to provide any additional information required by the STAS. I understand that false declaration or false information provided may result in rejection in approving the registration.

I declare that:

All the information given is accurate and truthful.

I have read: (1) Important Notes on Accreditation & Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist Part 1 & 2

(ANNEX 1) (2) Checklist for Application, Accreditation and Renewal Fee Schedule, Important Notes on Fees & Important

Information and Notes to Applicants (ANNEX 2) (3) Terms & Conditions of the STAS Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (ANNEX 3)

I agree to the Terms and Conditions set out in the said documents (1) to (3).

___________________________________ Authorised Signature & Company Stamp

____________________ Designation

________________ Date

For Office Use Only

Ref. No: Date Received:

Fees Received:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please refer to the Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist in ANNEX 1. 2. Please refer ANNEX 2 for applicable fees for plant(s) in Singapore. For overseas plant(s), a separate quotation

from the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore will be given to the applicant upon receipt of the completed application form.

3. For processing your application, please submit the application form together with the relevant supporting

documents and your Accreditation fee by cheque drawn in favour of "Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore". Refer

“Checklist for Application” in ANNEX 2. Application form and documents, together with cheque are to be

submitted by hand to Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore at address as indicated. 4. For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat / Administration support (Tel: 6747 7901 / 9855 5767, Email:

[email protected]).

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SECTION A: APPLICATION Please tick (√)

(1) New Application (a) Provisional Certification

Part 1: Documentation Audit (b) Full Certification

With Provisional Certificate, only Part 2: Plant Audit Part 1: Documentation Audit and Part 2: Plant Audit

(2) Renewal (for Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Certificate); or

(3) Re-audit (for verification of corrective and preventive actions taken)

SECTION B: COMPANY INFORMATION

Name of Registered Company:

Office Tel

Fax

Email

Business Address Building / Block No

Street Name

Unit No

Postal Code

Contact Person (Management Representative)

Name: Designation:

Handphone no.: Email:

Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore:

Business Registration Number

Business Registration Date

Accounts Closing Date

Or similar Business/Company Registration with the local Authority (if overseas)

If your Company is a Subsidiary Company: Name of Holding Company

Office Tel

Fax

Email

Business Address

Name of Subsidiary/Associated Company Share in the Company (%)

1) 2) 3)

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Is your Company registered as a STAS Corporate member? Yes/No *delete accordingly Are you the owner of the Manufacturing Plant? Yes/No *delete accordingly

Have you or any of your Directors/ Partners/ Owners been rejected, suspended or removed from any accreditation scheme?

Yes/No *delete accordingly

If yes, please provide details:

Have you engaged any consultant to advise you on this Manufacturing Plant Audit?

Yes/No *delete accordingly

If yes, please provide details:

Types of Manufacturing Plant:

Our Manufacturing Plant is in the following business: Please tick (√)

Electrical Fire Protection Sanitary, Plumbing & Gas ACMV

Please select Plant Category Type: Equipment Supplier / Non-Equipment Supplier *Refer to Annex 2, Item 8a & 8b

1) Address/Location of Prefab MEP Manufacturer’s Plant(s) to be accredited:

*Please submit plant specific Quality Plan for audit

Please select Plant Category Type: Equipment Supplier / Non-Equipment Supplier *Refer to Annex 2, Item 8a & 8b

2) Address/Location of Prefab MEP Manufacturer’s Plant(s) to be accredited:

*Please submit plant specific Quality Plan for audit

Please select Plant Category Type: Equipment Supplier / Non-Equipment Supplier *Refer to Annex 2, Item 8a & 8b

3) Address/Location of Prefab MEP Manufacturer’s Plant(s) to be accredited:

*Please submit plant specific Quality Plan for audit

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SECTION C: MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION*

Please indicate your company’s management system(s) certification status as follows:

Management System

Standards

Please tick for Certification Standard(s) obtained

Name of Certification Body (Certification by SAC or UKAS accredited

certification body) For official use only

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

OHSAS 18001

*Please submit the relevant certificates for verification (if applicable).

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SECTION D: CURRENT PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN (INCLUDING PROJECTS UNDER DLP, JOINT VENTURE, OR OVERSEAS, IF ANY)

Attach the Letter of Award or Certificate of Completion of each project for verification.

Project Ref. Project Title/Description

Contract Value for Prefab MEP

(S$)

Production Schedule Main Contractor/Client (Name,

Address & Contact No.) Date of Commencement

Date of Completion

Status % Completion

Note: Please indicate NIL if the project has not been awarded yet.

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ANNEX 1

IMPORTANT NOTES ON ACCREDITATION:

(1) Provisional Certification:

Applicants can apply for provisional certification where only Part 1: Documentation Audit will be audited. Prefab MEP Manufacturer shall submit their plant, Prefab MEP system &

project specific quality plan together with their completed application form for accreditation. A Provisional Certificate will be issued to applicants for clearing PART 1:

Documentation Audit.

The provisionally certified firms are advised to proceed with the Part 2: Plant(s) Audit as soon as the Prefab MEP production starts which shall be before the annual renewal audit.

For PART 2: Plant Audit, Applicants are required to submit a fresh application form to notify STAS of the plant(s) audit. Applicants that are applying for separate Part 1 & Part 2

audits can opt for 2-parts payment to facilitate their application respectively.

(2) Full Certification:

Both the documentation and plant will be audited as a whole. A Certificate of Accreditation will be awarded to the accredited Prefab MEP Manufacturer.

(3) Prefab MEP Manufacturer is advised to submit their application(s) for accreditation in a timely manner such that the audit can be conducted for Full Certification.

(4) For any major non-conformity or critical lapses, there will be a re-audit at the plant to confirm that the corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively. Additional re-

audit fee will be charged.

(5) Prefab MEP Manufacturer has to prepare for in-process assessments as required by STAS for the accreditation. The main in-process assessments are as follows:

a) Module Design (To elaborate on modular type - Single/ Multi-tier, integrated or plant modules)

b) Module Production

i Module frame assembly

ii Installation of cable supports

iii Installation of ductwork

iv Installation of pipework

v Installation of equipment

c) Module Installation

The STAS auditor will select sample(s) of the in-process assessments from the above list a) to c) or other processes for assessment.

(6) For PART 1: Documentation Audit, Prefab MEP Manufacturer is required to submit a plant, Prefab MEP system & project specific quality plan as stated in checklist items 1.1. to 1.6

(7) For PART 2: Plant Audit, the Prefab MEP Manufacturer is required to submit approved method statements for in-process assessments as stated in checklist item 2.1 to 2.9.

(8) Prefab MEP Manufacturer is advised to arrange for a pre-consultation session with STAS for any clarification on the scheme. Applicants are to contact STAS for queries or pre-consultant, with contacts information as indicated in the Instructions section.

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ANNEX 2

CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION

Please check that the following items are completed or attached before submission Remarks

(For Official Use)

1. Completed set of Application Form (Declaration and Section A to D)

2. Complete set of latest Audited Financial Report or Statement signed by Director, Accountant & Auditor

3. Attached Relevant Educational Certificates for Professional, Supervisory Staff & Qualified Workers employed

4. Attached Plant insurance covering public liability

5. Attached Management System Certificate(s) – ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSMS18001

6. Letter of Award / Certificate of Completion for current projects undertaken

7. Read and understood the attached Terms & Conditions of the STAS Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme

8. Paid appropriate accreditation fees upon submission to STAS

9. For Part 1: Documentation Audit - A copy of the plant specific Quality Plan

10. For Part 2: Plant Audit – A set of the approved method statements for In-process assessments.

ACCREDITATION FEE / RENEWAL FEE (Plant/Factory in Singapore)

Applicant Audit Initial Audit Renewal Audit

1 Plant 2 or more

Plants

1 Plant 2 or more Plants

STAS

Member

Part 1 Audit $1,500

$3,000

$5,000*

$2,800 per plant

$3,800* per plant

Part 2 Audit $4,500/

$6,500*

$2,800/

$4,800* per

plant

Non-STAS

Member

Part 1 Audit $2,000

$3,500

$5,500*

$3,300 per plant

$4,300* per plant

Part 2 Audit $5,000/

$7,000*

$3,300/

$5,300* per

plant

*The higher fee is applicable for Non-Equipment Supplier’s Plant Audit

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ANNEX 2

IMPORTANT NOTES ON FEES:

1. The Accreditation fee is payable upon submission of Application for processing.

2. The above Initial Audit Fee is for the Full Certification. The Applicant who applies for PART 1: Documentation

Audit, which is subjected to Provisional Certification, can opt for 2-parts payment as in their separate applications for

PART 1: Documentation Audit followed by the PART 2: Plant(s) Audit at a later stage. For PART 1 and PART 2:

the Application form are required to be filled-in and submitted to STAS, together with a set of the approved method

statements for In-process assessments.

3. There will be no refund of the Accreditation/Renewal fee if the Prefab MEP Manufacturer is not certified.

4. Each Accreditation is valid for 2 years and annual renewal audit will be carried out at the plant(s). The renewal Audit

fee is for continuous registration before the expiry date of the Certificate of Accreditation. Application for renewal must

be submitted at least one month before the expiry date of certificate. The validity of the certificate will be void for any

delay in application for renewal audit.

5. For overseas audit, a separate quotation from STAS will be given to the applicant upon receipt of the application. The

Prefab MEP Manufacturer shall bear the costs of the accommodation and transportation incurred. Other miscellaneous

and service fees will also be chargeable.

6. The Part 1 Documentation Audit fee covers up to a one-time non-compliance resubmission of documents. Thereafter,

the Applicant shall pay a re-audit fee equivalent to 50% of the Part 1 Documentation Audit fee for each subsequent

resubmission.

7. The Part 2 Plant Audit fee covers up to a one-time re-audit or re-inspection. Thereafter, the Applicant shall pay a re-

audit fee equivalent to 50% of the Part 2 Plant Audit fee for each number of re-audits.

8. All Accreditation/renewal fee published by STAS may be changed at the sole discretion of the STAS.

9. In the event the Applicant does not follow the stated time frame for Accreditation :

(a) For Part 1 application, if Applicant submits incomplete application forms and documents later than two (2) weeks,

application is treated as void with 50% refund. Thereafter, the Applicant has to make a fresh application, if the

Applicant wishes to apply again for Accreditation.

(b) For Part 1, if Applicant submits incomplete documents or fails to follow up corrective actions within two (2) weeks,

documentation audit is treated as void with no refund. Thereafter, the Applicant has to make a fresh application, if

the Applicant wishes to apply again for Accreditation.

(c) For Part 2, if Applicant fails to follow corrective action within four (4) weeks, audit is treated as void with no

refund. Thereafter, the Applicant has to make a fresh application, if the Applicant wishes to apply again for

Accreditation.

10. In the event the Applicant withdrawn/ cancels its application:

(a) If Applicant requests to withdraw his application for Part 1 Audit within three (3) days from the submission of

Audit Application, STAS shall refund 75% of the Part 1 Accreditation fee.

(b) If the Applicant requests to withdraw his application after three (3) days from the submission of his Application

for Part 1 Audit, STAS shall NOT refund Part 1 Accreditation fee.

(c) If Applicant requests to withdraw his application for Part 2 Audit within three (3) days from the submission of

Audit Application, STAS shall refund 75% of the Part 2 Accreditation fee.

(d) If the Applicant requests to withdraw his application after three (3) days from the submission of his Application

for Part 2 Audit, STAS shall NOT refund Part 2 Accreditation fee.

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ANNEX 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND NOTES TO APPLICANTS:

1. All Applicants are advised to approach STAS for a pre-consultation prior to the formal submission of application

documents.

2. Approximate processing time for application is 4-6 weeks.

3. Approximate coordination time for scheduling of plant audits is 4-6 weeks.

4. Minimum of four (4) weeks is required for the application status after conduct of the plant audit.

5. For both Part 1 & 2 audit, QP will be the Lead Auditor.

For Part 1, the role of Lead Auditor is to review and verify that application documents submitted by Applicant are in

accordance with the checklist.

For Part 2 Audit, the Audit team will review the plant in terms of facilities adequacy and processes to carry out Pre-

fabricated MEP manufacturing as listed in check list.

The Auditors will not be responsible to check nor endorse the final products produced by the Manufacturing Plant even

if such products (or sample thereof) have been inspected by the Auditors.

6. STAS will appoint 2 Auditors from vocational roles (LP/LEW/ A.C fitter/LGSW) for Equipment Supplier’s plant audit

visit; with estimation duration of 04 to 06 hours.

7. STAS will appoint 3 Auditors from vocational roles (LP/LEW/ A.C fitter/LGSW) for Non-Equipment Supplier’s plant

audit visit; with an estimation visit duration is 06 to 08 hours.

8. Plant audit duration falls into the following 2 categories:

(a) Equipment suppliers refer to production of MEP modules that contain MEP equipment (E.g Pumps, valves);

(b) Non-equipment suppliers refer to production of MEP modules that contain MEP distribution mediums (Pipes,

ductwork, cable containment etc),

9. One person from the vocational roles will be appointed as the Team Leader to take charge of the Auditor’s Site Visits.

10. Auditor’s Site Visit time and duration may vary depending on scale of plant and number of items to audit.

11. The lead auditor (QP) will visit the plant towards the end of the plant audit, for his/ her supervision as well as Team

Leader reporting.

12. The audit team composition is summarised in the table below:

Part 1 Audit

Part 2 Audit

- STAS representatives (*Lead Auditor) - STAS representatives (Lead Auditor - QP)

Either *Structural PE or *Mech/ Elec PE - Licensed Electrical Worker

- Licensed Plumber

- Licensed Gas Service Worker

- ACMV installer

13. Team Leader from Vocational roles: is to report to Lead Auditor (QP) on outcome of audit.

Lead Auditor from Mechanical or Electrical QP: to prepare and finalise a non-conformity / assessment report and to

approve/ reject documents submitted.

14. The draft report findings will be prepared by the Team Leader and countersigned by the respective vocational roles

auditors that are present, including the Lead Auditor. With the draft report and photographs from the Team Leader, the

Lead Auditor will prepare the final assessment report.

15. Applicants shall ensure that their plant insurance covers public liability for Auditor’s Site Visit.

01 Team

Leader

appointed

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ANNEX 2

16. The Applicants shall appraised themselves of the Accreditation procedure and Applicants shall have no right to claim

for any loss and expense incurred during the Accreditation process including any time spent waiting for the outcome of

the Accreditation process.

17. The Application will be rejected, if the Applicant fails to meet STAS’s Accreditation criteria within the period of 2

months from date of Application.

18. If the Manufacturing Plant does not meet the Accreditation criteria after the second Auditor’s Site Visit, the Audit

process will end. Thereafter, the Applicant has to make a fresh application, if the Applicant wishes to apply again for

Accreditation.

19. Manufacturing Plant Audit Procedure is as follows:

• If Applicant submits incomplete application forms and documents later than two (2) weeks, application is treated as void with 50% refund.

•STAS will liaise with Applicant on its Application within 4 to 6 weeks.

• If recommended by the Auditors and upon bank clearance of cheque payment, STAS may issue Provisional Certificate to Applicant.

Part 1: Documentation Audit

•Upon receipt of the Audit accreditation fee, Auditor will visit the Manufacturing Plant (Auditor's Site Visit) to verify the Application and interview Applicant's staff and personnel within 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of Provisional Certificate.

•STAS will liaise with Applicant on correction required at the Manufacturing Plant to comply with Accreditation Criteria.

Part 2: Plant Audit

•Applicant to submit corrective actions (if any) within two (2) weeks for Part 1 and within four (4) weeks for Part 2 audit.

• If Applicant submits incomplete documents or fails to follow up corrective actions within the stated time frame, documentation or plant audit is treated as void with no refund. Fresh application has to be submitted.

•Auditor may at its sole discretion visit the Manufacturing Plant a second time to verify the corrections made.

Corrections for Part 1 and Part 2

• If recommended by Auditor, STAS may issue Accreditation Certificate within four (4) weeks. Applicant to collect Accreditation Certificate from STAS.

Completion of Audit

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ANNEX 3

Terms & Conditions of the STAS Prefab MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme

Application

1. The Applicant shall be bound by the Terms and Conditions herein (including any amendments thereof), which may

be published by STAS from time to time, upon the Applicant’s submission of an application for accreditation to

the STAS department.

2. An Applicant shall be identified by its ACRA numbers and different entities shall be considered separate entities,

even if they are subsidiaries of the same holding company.

3. An application for accreditation must be accompanied by:

a. Completed application form, together with supporting documents; and

b. The prevailing Accreditation fee published by STAS from time to time.

4. Where STAS informs the Applicant that its supporting documents are insufficient, the Applicant shall submit the

missing or corrected documents within two (2) weeks from the date of notification. In default thereof, the

Applicant may be considered to have failed the Documentation Audit.

5. Where an Applicant passes the Documentation Audit but subsequently fails the Accreditation criteria after the first

Auditor’s Site Visit, the Applicant may be given one further opportunity or one further Site Audit only provided

that such re-Audit can be completed within four (4) weeks from date of notification.

6. The Applicant may ask for a review of the Audit if there is an error in the Audit. Upon receipt of the re-audit fee,

the Applicant’s request will be considered by the STAS. Such review may be allowed at the discretion of the STAS

whose decision shall be final. This re-audit fee will be refunded if upon the review, STAS finds that there was an

error in the Audit.

7. There shall be no refund of the Accreditation fee even if the Applicant fails to meet the Accreditation criteria for

any reason whatsoever.

Accreditation Details

8. The Applicant shall ensure that his Manufacturing Plant continues to adhere to the prevailing Accreditation criteria

published by STAS from time to time.

9. Each accreditation shall be for a term of two (2) years, subject to feedback from the public, the industry and

Government Authorities. STAS reserves the right to revoke an accreditation if the Manufacturing Plant fails to

adhere to the Accreditation criteria and standards set by the STAS and prevailing from time to time.

10. Where there are changes to the ownership/partnership/directorship of a Manufacturing Plant after obtaining

accreditation, the Manufacturing Plant shall inform STAS of such changes within seven (7) days thereof. STAS may

revoke the accreditation or at STAS’s discretion require the Manufacturing Plant to apply and pay for a fresh Audit.

Standards

11. STAS reserves the right to amend or revise its Accreditation criteria from time to time and the Applicant shall be

bound by such revision.

12. Each Manufacturing Plant accredited under this scheme is required to comply with all government laws, rules, and

regulations at all times. Should the accredited Manufacturing Plant be found to be in breach of such laws, rules, and

regulations, STAS may suspend or revoke the accreditation.

13. There shall be no refund of Accreditation fee or Renewal fee if an accreditation is suspended or revoked under

Clauses 8, 10, 11 and 12.

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ANNEX 3

Conditions Precedent

14. The Applicant shall allow STAS representatives into their premises for auditing and/or investigation purposes,

whether with or without prior notice.

15. The Applicant agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified STAS, its directors, employees, officers, agents or

representatives) against any actions, liabilities, cost, claims (including claims from third party), losses, damages,

proceedings and/or expenses (including legal costs on an indemnity basis) arising from or in connection with the

Audit and management of Applicant’s accreditation under this scheme.

Audit/Investigation

16. Where the accreditation of a Manufacturing Plant has been suspended, STAS may require the Manufacturing Plant

to pay for and pass a fresh Audit before lifting the suspension.

Appointment

17. The Applicant acknowledges that the Auditor is an independent and neutral party, is not an agent or employee of

STAS, and that the Auditor is not authorised to and shall not give engineering advice or any advice or render any

service to Applicant.

18. The Applicant also understands that the role of the Auditor is to conduct the Manufacturing Plant Audit, report the

results of the Audit and make recommendations to STAS.

19. Save in the case of gross error or misconduct, the Applicant agrees that he/she will respect the neutrality of the

Auditor, and the Applicant shall not be entitled to bring any claim, demands or proceedings against the Auditor.

20. Further, the Applicant agrees and acknowledges that STAS undertakes no liability for and no responsibility for the

conduct of any Auditor and no liability for any alleged or actual loss or damage arising out of the appointment of the

Auditor or the conduct of the Audit, whether in contract or tort, and agree that he/she shall not be entitled to bring

any claim, demands or proceedings against STAS.

21. The Auditor’s notes and records made in the Audit are confidential to the Auditor and shall not be available to the

Applicant at any time, nor subject to subpoena for production as evidence in any court, tribunal or other judicial

hearing or proceeding.

22. The Applicant and the Auditor acknowledge and agree that all Accreditation and/or Renewal fees due in accordance

with this Application shall be paid by the Applicant direct to STAS.

23. The Applicant shall not pay any money to the Auditor and the Auditor has no authority to receive any money on

behalf of STAS.

Documents

24. All Documents submitted by the Applicant to STAS and to the Auditor shall become the property of STAS and the

Applicant shall not be entitled to the return of the Documents or any part thereof.

Termination

25. Upon termination or expiry of accreditation under this scheme, the Applicant shall return all materials related to the

accreditation to STAS office within seven (7) days, and such materials should not be used in any manner whatsoever

by the Applicant or its Manufacturing Plant.

26. STAS shall be entitled at its sole discretion to cease its Audit services at any time and in that event, no Applicant

who is accredited shall be entitled to renew its accreditation.

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Company: Date of Assessment:

Plant Address: Lead Auditor/ Auditor(s):

MAS ref No:

S/N Assessment Criteria

Description of Requirements Conformity Yes ()/ No ()

Remarks

1.0 Quality Management System

1.1. Production Facility Information

a) The applicant should provide a production facility factsheet. The factsheet should minimally include the following information:

Supplier category : Equipment Supplier/ Non- Equipment supplier

Address of production facility

Floor area (min 300m²) To indicate plant area in attached layout plan

Lease arrangements (min 18 months)

Clear headroom (min 6m)

Floor layout and proposed physical flow of goods and materials within factory

Factory Permit

Schedule of factory equipment To include at least the following in Annex 1.1A: - Overhead crane, lifting or hoisting equipment, Machineries, welding equipment, special or major tools Used - Capacity, weight, size, quantity & age. - Calibration certificates and test reports from accredited

testing agencies (PSB, etc) - Technical data and test reports complying with BS / EU

standard - Servicing records

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Schedule of relevant factory tools and accessories

b) Works shall be carried out under permanent building shelter or in a permanent covered environment. Photos to be enclosed for works carried out in permanent covered environment (e.g Canopy).

c) Photographs of the facility shall be provided to showcase facility that is to be audited.

1.2. Module Design Cycle

Module Design Cycle description:

A flowchart representing the typical module design process, including the decisions/ endorsements required to be made by *key personnel, is clearly defined. *Key personnel denotes Plant Manager Level and above.

AND

Arrangements are made for the module frame to be designed, checked and endorsed by a Professional structural engineer.

1.3. Module Production Cycle

Module Production Cycle description:

A flowchart representing the entire module fabrication process, including the decisions required to be made by *key personnel, is clearly defined.

AND

A documented procedure for installation of various MEP components is included. To be checked and signed off by *key personnel.

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S/N Assessment Criteria

Description of Requirements Conformity Yes ()/ No ()

Remarks

1.4. Module Installation Cycle

Module Installation Cycle description:

A flowchart representing the typical module installation process, including the decisions required to be made by *key personnel, is clearly defined.

AND

A list of equipment for installation (Technical data & testing reports as specified in item 1.1 (a) & in annex 1.1a).

1.5. Staff Qualification Training Plan:

CV, certifications, or records of *key staffs having undergone suitable training for their roles.

- Key staffs include managing level and supervisors, with minimum three years of experience.

- They can be also members from vocational roles (LEW, LP, LGSW etc). The certificates/ training information that are to be furnished are to be from accredited agencies.

1.6. Document Control Document Control:

Proper procedure in place for maintaining records of drawings, samples, and other records. - To briefly explain how records are update, maintain and

retrieve upon request,

AND

Retention period for keeping records, to be at least 3 years upon project handover completion.

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Annex 1.1A

Company: Date of Assessment:

Plant Address: Lead Auditor/ Auditor(s):

MAS ref No:

S/N Description of Factory equipment & machinery Quantity Technical data furnished (Y/N)

Calibration certificates & test reports (Y/N)

Servicing records (Y/N)

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Company: Date of Assessment:

Plant Address: Lead Auditor/ Auditor(s):

MAS Case No:

S/N Assessment Criteria Description of Requirements Conformity Yes ()/ No ()

Remarks

2.1. Supporting Project Declaration

(a) Each project currently supported shall be summarized in a Project Brief. The Project brief should minimally include the following project details:-

Supplier category : Equipment Supplier/ Non- Equipment Supplier

Project title and Description

GFA

Location

Stakeholders (Client/ Main Contractor/ Consultants)

Awarded Contract Sum

Contract Duration

(b) Breakdown of Prefab MEP Modules:

Total length of MEP modules used

Quantity and Types of MEP modules (single layer/ multi- layer/ Plant & Equipment/ Integrated etc.)

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2.2. Module Design Cycle

(a) Approved design drawings of coordinated modules are readily available and tally with the fabricated module;

Note: 1. CSDs used for fabrication have been signed off by project consultant

(Architect and M&E Consultant).

2. Site staff (RE/ RTO) shall verify & signed off module installation works.

(b) Module frame design has been endorsed and checked by a structural Professional engineer;

(c) To include space planning for future activities eg pipe maintenance, cable pulling etc.

(d) Mounting detail of services onto module frame are readily available.

To ensure method for services mounting are reviewed and approved by Professional structural engineer.

2.3. Module Production Cycle

(a) Plant is set up with sufficient space (Minimum 300m2) catered for activities in order to achieve a controlled condition;

(b) Approved method statements (reviewed and approved by Project Consultants), for module production are readily available;

(c) All approved materials and samples are kept and maintained in good condition in proper storage for reference.

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2.4. Module Installation Cycle

(a) Approved method statements, (reviewed and approved by Professional Engineer/ Approved examiner) for lifting and assembly of modules are readily available;

Note: Method statement for respective service testing shall be provided. Only equipment with valid calibration certificates shall be used in the testing process.

(b) Trial alignment is done in factory before delivery to site;

Applicant shall demonstrate this as part of QA & QC requirement.

(c) Modular services or components are to be tested at factory (if required) prior to delivery to site.

2.5. Staff Safety and Qualification

(a) Records of servicing and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment used in the fabrication process. To provide schedule on frequency of maintenance.

(b) Valid certificates for key machinery, equipment, and operators are readily available (*Refer to Part 1 Checklist, item 1.1 and 1.5)

2.6. Staff Safety and Qualification

Staffs are properly trained and have suitable working experience to carry out their duties.

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S/N Assessment Criteria Description of Requirements Conformity Yes ()/ No ()

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2.7. Quality Control & Assurance

a) Module Frame:

Frame has been manufactured according to *Approved drawing and material.

Note: Approved drawing and material denotes approval given to drawings and samples, with signed off by Client/ Project Consultants.

Applicant shall demonstrate this as part of QA & QC requirement.

No visible damage on the body of the frame.

Inter-module connection detail is as per *approved drawing.

b) Ductwork installation (if applicable):

Installation is done according to *approved drawing and material.

Note: Approved drawing and material denotes approval given to drawings and samples, with signed off by Client/ Project Consultants.

Applicant shall demonstrate this as part of QA & QC requirement.

Ends are capped and protected properly for future connection.

No visible damage on the installed ductwork and insulation.

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c) Pipework installation (if applicable):

Installation is done according to *approved drawing and material.

Note: Approved drawing and material denotes approval given to drawings and samples, with signed off by Client/ Project Consultants.

Applicant shall demonstrate this as part of QA & QC requirement.

Ends are capped and protected properly for future connection.

No visible damage on the installed pipework.

d) Cable Containment Installation (if applicable):

Installation is done according to *approved drawing and material.

Note: Approved drawing and material denotes approval given to drawings and samples, with signed off by Client/ Project Consultants.

Applicant shall demonstrate this as part of QA & QC requirement.

All metal parts are properly bonded (earth).

No visible damage on the installed cable containment installations.

2.8. Corrective and Preventive Actions

(a) Records of identification and rectification of non-conforming products are readily available.

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S/N Assessment Criteria Description of Requirements Conformity Yes ()/ No ()

Remarks

2.9. Storage, Protection, and Delivery

(a) Storage of Prefab MEP modules are under shelter, protected from external damage, and in accordance to the *approved storage plan;

Note: Approved storage plan denotes approval in storage layout reviewed by Factory Production Plant Manager and Fire Safety Manager and signed off by Management.

(b) Loading/ unloading procedure and lifting/ hoisting plans are properly documented and readily available. - To include lifting calculations with PE endorsement. - Lifting and hoisting procedure plan/ layout, to be review and

approved by Plant Manager and Safety Officer.

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