Renting out Food & Beverage (F&B) space in Singapore requires verifying technical provisions and regulatory permissions early, as F&B operators evaluate fit-out feasibility before committing.
### 1. Essential M&E Technical Provisions Operators Check
* **Kitchen Exhaust & Ducting:** State if your unit has an existing dedicated exhaust duct (with airflow capacity in cubic metres/hour or CFM) terminating at the roof, or if only recirculating/grease-filter hoods are permitted.
* **Electrical Load:** Typical F&B spaces demand **60A to 100A 3-phase** (heavy cooking) or **32A to 63A single/3-phase** (café/dessert/light dining).
* **Grease Trap & Floor Traps:** State whether an in-unit grease trap or centralized building grease interceptor is connected.
* **Town Gas / LPG vs. Induction:** Indicate if piped town gas is available or if operations are limited to induction/electric equipment.
* **Water Points & Drainage:** Floor traps and dedicated incoming water connections for sinks, dishwashers, and food prep.
### 2. Regulatory & Planning Approvals
* **URA Written Permission / Change of Use:** Ensure the space has valid URA approval for **Restaurant, Café, or Takeaway Food Shop** (Class 1 / Class 2 F&B use).
* **SFA Food Shop Licensing:** Prospective operators need your building’s Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) and tenancy agreement to apply for their Singapore Food Agency (SFA) food shop licence.
* **Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA):** If the unit has an alfresco or walkway frontage, note whether an approved ORA is included.
### 3. Commercial Lease Structuring
* **Standard Lease Terms:** 3-year term (with an option to renew for another 3 years).
* **Rental Structure:** Fixed base rent (e.g., S$12–S$25+ psf depending on footfall) or base rent plus a Turnover Rent / Gross Turnover (GTO) component (typically 1% to 2% of monthly revenue).
* **Fitting-Out Period:** Standard 1 to 2 months rent-free for fit-out and SFA licensing inspections.
* **Security Deposit:** 3 months of gross rent (or bank guarantee).
What is your unit's **location/address**, **floor area (sq ft)**, and whether it is a **shophouse, mall unit, or HDB shop**?
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