In-Situ Post Tensioning Works (SS EN 1992-1-1:2008)

The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has expanded their accreditation scheme for product certification to include In-Situ Post Tensioning Works. With the new accreditation scheme, it aims to provide assurance that certification of In-Situ Post Tensioning is carried out by competent certification bodies and is recognised by the Building Construction Authority (BCA).  

SS EN 1992 ensures consistent product manufacturing of Post Tensioning kit or materials, quality control of processes and provides confidence to the product quality. The certification also aims at raising the competency and professionalism of specialist builders under the BCA licensing framework. Tentatively, from June 2023, only SAC accredited certification will be accepted by BCA during the renewal of specialist builder license for In-Situ Post Tensioning Work.  

Key steps to certification 

^{Note 1: Initial Inspection covers two stages audit (i) stage 1 introductory meeting (ii) stage 2 includes 1 Office Audit and 2 Sites Audit as per SAC CT 22} 

^{Note 2: The frequency of ongoing surveillance inspection will be following the requirements from SAC CT 22, 30 Nov 2021, Clause 8 Table 2.}