Grease Trap, Drainage and Sewerage Related Works in Selangor

Contractors who carry out sewerage related works in Malaysia, including connecting drainage lines, manholes and grease interceptors into the public sewer system, are regulated by Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) under the Water Services Industry Act 2006. FTH Solutions, based in Bandar Puteri, Puchong, holds a SPAN Type D (Pembetungan) permit that authorises the company to carry out sewerage works within Selangor Darul Ehsan.

What Is a SPAN Type D Permit and Why It Matters

A SPAN permit is issued under the Water Services Industry (Permit) Rules 2007 and covers contractors working on sewerage infrastructure, referred to in the permit as "Pembetungan." This is separate from a general contractor registration such as CIDB. It is a specific approval from the national regulator that oversees water and sewerage services throughout Malaysia.

There are several permit types under this framework, labelled A through E, each covering a different scope of works. FTH Solutions holds a Type D permit, which covers sewerage works within the state of Selangor.

Permit details:

• Permit holder: FTH Solutions
• Permit number: SPAN/D(P)/SEL/2026/004091
• Purpose: Permit IPA Jenis D (Pembetungan)
• State of coverage: Selangor Darul Ehsan
• Valid from: 23 July 2026
• Valid until: 22 July 2028
• Issuing body: Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)

Why This Matters for Underground Grease Trap and Drainage Work

Underground and centralised grease traps, along with manhole and drainage line servicing, involve connections into the sewer system. Works of this nature fall within the category of sewerage works that SPAN regulates through the Type D permit. For F&B operators, food courts and commercial property managers in Selangor, engaging a contractor that holds this permit means the sewerage related portion of the work is carried out under a licence recognised by the state water and sewerage regulator, rather than under general contracting registration alone.

It is worth being clear on scope. The SPAN Type D permit covers sewerage works. It does not by itself cover routine grease trap desludging or cleaning, which is a maintenance service rather than a construction or connection work regulated under this permit. FTH Solutions' CIDB registration and its own operational track record remain the relevant credentials for its cleaning and maintenance services, while the SPAN permit applies specifically to underground grease trap installation, drainage line and sewerage connection works.

Service Area

The SPAN Type D permit held by FTH Solutions covers works within Selangor Darul Ehsan, valid for the period from 23 July 2026 to 22 July 2028. FTH Solutions is based in Bandar Puteri, Puchong, and serves commercial kitchens and properties across Petaling district and the wider Selangor area, including Puchong, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Kelana Jaya, Bandar Sunway and Seri Kembangan.

About FTH Solutions

FTH Solutions is registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia and additionally holds SPAN permit SPAN/D(P)/SEL/2026/004091, a Type D (Pembetungan) permit covering sewerage works in Selangor. Together these registrations confirm FTH Solutions as a contractor operating under both the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 and the Water Services Industry Act 2006.

For transparency, businesses evaluating a contractor for grease trap, drainage or sewerage related work in Selangor should note that a SPAN permit is state specific and time bound. This permit applies only to works carried out within Selangor Darul Ehsan and only during its stated validity period. Clients with sites outside Selangor, or requiring work after the permit's expiry date, should confirm the current status of the permit directly with FTH Solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a SPAN Type D permit? It is a permit issued by Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara under the Water Services Industry Act 2006, authorising a contractor to carry out sewerage works, referred to as Pembetungan, within a specified state.

Does this permit cover grease trap cleaning services? No. The permit covers sewerage works such as installation and connection type works. Routine grease trap cleaning and desludging is a maintenance service and is not the activity regulated under this permit.

Which areas does FTH Solutions' SPAN permit cover? The permit covers works within Selangor Darul Ehsan, valid from 23 July 2026 until 22 July 2028.

Is a SPAN permit the same as a CIDB registration? No. CIDB registration is a general construction contractor registration under the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994. A SPAN permit is a separate, sector specific approval for contractors carrying out water or sewerage related works, issued under the Water Services Industry Act 2006.

Who issues and enforces this permit? Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), the national regulator for the water and sewerage services industry in Malaysia, issues and enforces this permit under the Water Services Industry (Permit) Rules 2007.