In the 2026 Malaysian regulatory landscape, a BOMBA Certified AC Installation is a high-stakes integration of mechanical cooling and active fire protection. Under the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) and the latest Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL) 2026, air conditioning systems—particularly Air Handling Units (AHUs)—are classified as primary life-safety assets.
At EKG (Malaysia) SDN BHD, we manage the specialized BOMBA Safety Permit and installation protocols to ensure your facility is Sterile, Silent, and Statutory-Compliant.
As of January 1, 2026, any AC installation serving a commercial or industrial space must obtain a BOMBA Safety Permit (Surat Pelepasan BOMBA). This is a mandatory prerequisite for your building's Fire Certificate (FC) renewal.
Smoke Control Integration: BOMBA mandates that AHUs must be interlocked with the building's Fire Alarm Monitoring System (FAMS).
Automatic Shutdown: Upon detection of smoke, the system must trigger an immediate power-cut to the IE5 EC Fan Walls to prevent the AC from acting as a "smoke pump" that distributes toxic fumes between fire compartments.
MS 1745 / BS 5839 Compliance: All detection hardware and fire-rated (FR) cabling must meet current Malaysian Standards for fire alarm integrity.
A BOMBA-certified setup requires specific hardware to maintain the fire-rating of your building's structure.
| Component | BOMBA 2026 Requirement | Engineering Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Motorized Fire Dampers | UL/BOMBA Listed | Automatically seals the duct at fire-wall penetrations in < 20 seconds. |
| Duct Smoke Detectors | Photoelectric / MS-Certified | Triggers localized shutdown if smoke enters the recirculating air. |
| Fire-Rated Gaskets | Intumescent Sealants | Prevents heat and flame migration at the "Damper-to-Wall" interface. |
| FR Cabling (Class C) | MS 2116 Compliant | Ensures the shut-off signal survives the high heat of a fire event. |
To secure the permit, our engineers coordinate a witness test with BOMBA officials:
Smoke Injection Test: We introduce non-toxic smoke into the return air plenum to verify the millisecond-response of the shut-off sequence.
Damper Fail-Safe Audit: We verify that motorized dampers revert to a "Closed" position upon loss of mains power.
Compartmentation Check: Verification that all "Passive" fire-stopping (fire mortar/mastic) around pipes and ducts is intact and BOMBA-approved.
Technical Integrity: Our installations are overseen by mechanical engineers who specialize in the complex intersection of HVAC thermodynamics and Active Fire Protection.
EECA 2024 Optimized: We ensure fire-safety components are installed with minimal pressure drop, protecting your unit's Specific Fan Power (SFP) and energy rating.
GITA Support: Documented BOMBA compliance is part of the "Good Engineering Practice" required for the 100% Green Investment Tax Allowance.
Is your AC installation safe enough to pass a 2026 BOMBA audit? Contact EKG (Malaysia) SDN BHD today for a specialized BOMBA Safety Permit & Installation Audit.
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