Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA): Primary legislation governing workplace safety, requiring risk assessments and management procedures for both employees and visitors. Sets fundamental safety requirements for premises where people gather.
Fire Safety Act: Regulates fire safety requirements for buildings, including emergency evacuation procedures and fire safety certification requirements for religious buildings.
Building Control Act: Governs structural safety requirements, building maintenance standards, and accessibility requirements for all buildings including places of worship.
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act: Outlines current safe management measures, gathering size limitations, and safety protocols specific to religious activities during pandemic conditions.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection and handling of personal information of attendees, including data protection obligations and consent requirements.
Societies Act: Outlines religious organizations' registration requirements, compliance obligations, and governance standards in Singapore.
Public Order Act: Covers management of large gatherings, security measures, and crowd control requirements for religious events and regular services.
Environmental Public Health Act: Establishes sanitation requirements, general hygiene standards, and waste management protocols for public spaces including religious buildings.
Child Protection Laws: Encompasses safety measures for minors, requirements for background checks for staff/volunteers, and protective protocols for children's programs in religious settings.
BCA Guidelines: Building and Construction Authority guidelines covering accessibility requirements, building maintenance standards, and necessary safety certifications for religious buildings.
