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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
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Updated Advisory for Safe Management Measures at Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services

26 August 2022

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Who Should Know:
Mall developers, building owners, food & beverage business owners

  1. This joint advisory provides guidance on the Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services based on the latest announcements by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce.

Practising Social Responsibility

  1. There are currently no changes to the SMMs required at Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-related Services. However, to safeguard public health, retail establishments and lifestyle-related services should continue to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to protect all personnel and customers.

  2. Customers should also exercise social responsibility by keeping masks on when indoors, avoiding in-person interactions if unwell and placing greater emphasis on personal hygiene.

Mask Wearing

  1. As a key line of defense, mask-wearing continues to be required for indoor settings when people leave their homes, but will be optional in outdoor settings1. However, we encourage individuals to exercise precaution and to wear masks in outdoor areas when necessary, for example, in crowded outdoor areas.

Ventilation and improving indoor air quality

  1. Retail establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services should take active steps to ensure their premises are well-ventilated and carry out carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring regularly, especially in enclosed, air-conditioned indoor spaces. Refer to the Advisory Note on CO2 monitoring and ventilation adequacy issued by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Health (MOH) for more details2.

Other Safe Management Measures

  1. In addition to the above, Retail establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services must adhere to prevailing SMMs in the Annex [PDF, 141 KB].

  2. Firm action will be taken against any breaches under relevant laws. For instance, under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act, first-time offenders will face a fine of up to S$10,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both. Subsequent offences may face a fine of up to S$20,000, imprisonment of up to twelve months, or both. Businesses that do not comply with the government’s requirements on SMMs may also be ineligible for government grants, loans, tax rebates and other assistance, and may also be subject to temporary closures.

1 Indoor places refer to inside buildings or enclosed places, and typically have clearly defined entrances/exits. They include office buildings, shopping malls, retail shops and public transport (i.e. when commuting in trains and buses), and hawker centres and coffee shops. Places which are sheltered but which are not enclosed at the sides and allow open access generally will be regarded as outdoor areas. For example, HDB void decks, rooftop gardens, walkways outside shopping malls, taxi stands and bus stops will be regarded as outdoor areas. For F&B establishments with Outdoor Refreshment Areas (ORAs) that are not covered or substantially enclosed, the ORAs can be considered outdoor areas. Refer to MOH’s media release for more details.

2 This Advisory Note guides premises manger

Thank You.

ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE
HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY
SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Updated as of 26 August 2022

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