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Building and Construction Authority

Guidelines and Requirements

Important information property owners should be aware of

18 articles

Air-conditioning safety

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

HDB

Others

Regular checks and maintenance of units fitted on building exteriors or projecting outwards are essential to prevent dislodgement and ensure safety for occupants and the public.

Periodic Building Inspections

HDB block façade showing external air-conditioning units and laundry racks installed at windows.

Be good neighbours

Property type

Landed

Renovating your home? Access BCA’s “Be Good Neighbours” guide to minimise disruptions, manage works responsibly, and maintain good relationships.

General

Woman holding a baby waves and smiles at a neighbour at the doorway, showing friendly interaction between neighbours.

Building works not requiring approval

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

HDB

Others

Learn which building works in Singapore don’t require BCA approval, plus key guidelines, exemptions, and owner responsibilities for safe renovations.

General

Worker wearing gloves uses a screwdriver to adjust a window hinge.

Common issues or disputes encountered by residents in private estates

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

Residents living in private estates may face various private issues or disputes. This guide provides private property homeowners with essential information about dispute resolution processes and the various options for resolving private disputes.

General

Exemptions for building works requiring approval

Property type

Landed

Learn about the exemptions for building works requiring approval which give landed house owners more design flexibility.

General

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Fixed Installations (Lifts, Escalators and Mechanised Car Parking System) Legislations

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

HDB

Others

Access to the regulations relating to the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification and incident reporting for fixed installations.

Lifts, Escalators & Mechanised Car Parking Systems

Escalators inside a modern building

Forms and Certificates for Lifts and Escalators

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

HDB

Others

Access the relevant forms or certificates to install, modify or operate lifts and escalators in Singapore.

Lifts, Escalators & Mechanised Car Parking Systems

Legal Requisition

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

HDB

Others

Learn how to request property details in Singapore through BCA’s legal requisition process, including fees and requirements.

General

Lawyer gestures while explaining documents to a client across a desk, with a gavel and scales of justice visible.

Lift and Escalator Safety

Observe the ‘dos and don’ts’ for lifts and escalators and play your part to ensure safe usage of our lifts and escalators.

Lifts, Escalators & Mechanised Car Parking Systems

Lift Modernisation

Ageing lifts can face more breakdowns, rising maintenance costs, and parts obsolescence, making modernisation essential for effective life-cycle management of lifts. This guide covers three key areas: the challenges of ageing lifts, what constitutes full modernisation and why it is more effective than partial fixes, and how to prepare for modernisation. Read on to see how timely modernisation can future proof your lifts.

Lifts, Escalators & Mechanised Car Parking Systems

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