
Thinking of doing Addition & Alteration to your home?
Unsure of what can or cannot be done?
The URA website has a very useful interactive tool which covers the general A&As
Try it out here:
http://www.ura.gov.sg/dc/e-advisor/index.html

Time Allowed for Renovations
New blocks – Within 4 months from the date of the permit.
Existing blocks – Within 1 month from the date of the permit.
Work shall be carried out – from 8am to 6pm ONLY
Noisy Work (cutting of tiles, demolition of walls and removing floor/wall finishes)
– from 9 am to 5pm (weekdays) [Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays NOT ALLOWED]
[Renovation contractors are not allowed to take more than three consecutive days to demolish walls and/or removal of wall/floor finishes]
Information Correct as at: 3rd April 2011
Refer to HDB Web for more details & specifications:
(from works requiring permits, floor finishes to fishtank sizes)
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10324p.nsf/w/HomeRenoGuidelinesBuilding?OpenDocument
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