Steps To Put Up A Legal Advertising Sign In Singapore?

 Introduction

 

To display outdoor advertisement signs or any other signboards, you must get a valid license from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Building and Construction Authority is an agency that encourages the construction of buildings, structures, and infrastructures in Singapore. This agency works under the Ministry of National Development of Singapore development. BCA was established on 1st April 1999. BCA was established through the Construction Industry Development Board and the Building Control Division of the former Public Works Department. Developing and regulating Singapore's building and construction industry is its primary goal.

 

Advertisement signs refer to signs that are used to promote a brand, or business, a product, or a service. Temporary signs refer to signs that promote events or activities in the place where the sign is displayed.

 

Advertising in Singapore

 

The advertisement market in Singapore consists of sophisticated media consumers, and many major brands are competing for people's attention. To display your advertising signs, you must apply for a BCA signage license application. Before applying to BCA for a signed license, you must ensure that:

 

       The advertisement sign or signboards you want to display comply with the signed license guidelines and requirements.

       You have the proper documents and approvals for your application.

       Professional engineer services certification is also needed if you want a temporary building permit.

 

Types advertisement signs:

 

  1. Advertisement signs on buildings
  2. Temporary signs
  3. Signs located on the bus or taxi shelters
  4. Signs at construction sites
  5. Real estate signs
  6. Balloon signs

 

Steps to put up a legal advertising sign in Singapore:

 

People who want to put up legal advertisement signs in Singapore must follow the given steps:

 

       They must first Register for an Advertisement Licensing System (ALS) account.

       Then they have to submit their proposal to Building Construction Authority (BCA) for consultation and evaluation.

       The next step is to apply for a Permit To Use, where applicable.

       Then they should apply for a Formal application.

       Then they must make the payment for the application fee.

 

The Building and Construction Authority usually takes seven working days to evaluate an application if all the required documents are in order.

There is also an additional time of two weeks if the application is to be assessed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).

Any changes are not allowed during formal application.

You need to renew your temporary permit if your license may be renewed automatically every year if the license fee is paid via GIRO.

 

Conclusion:

The process of putting up advertising signs in Singapore will be easy if you follow all the given steps.








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