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Enforcement Actions

This page sets out the enforcement actions taken for contraventions of laws and regulations administered by BCA, excluding enforcement actions taken against individual homeowners.

Note: The information is updated as at 18 April 2024 and may be updated by BCA from time to time without prior notice.

List of Abbreviations:

  • ARS Act: Amusement Rides Safety Act
  • BC Act: Building Control Act
  • BC Regs: Building Control Regulations
  • BMSM Act: Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act
  • BMSM (LEBM) Regs: Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Lift, Escalator and Building Management) Regulations

18 April 2024
Construction Projects

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
Apr 2024 Hong Kiat Construction Pte Ltd Builder Carrying out building works the plans of which had not been approved by the Commissioner of Building Control under Section 5 of the BC Act and of which there was no permit under Section 6 of the BC Act in force 24-month Conditional Warning
Apr 2024 Leong Kwok Kee, Stephen Qualified Person (Structural Works)

Failure to notify Commissioner of Building Control on the deviations that occurred on site, and;

Permitted and authorised the carrying out of demolition and structural works without plan approval and permit
24-month Conditional Warning
Mar 2024 Tan Chee Hean Qualified Person (Structural Works) Failure to exercise due diligence in supervising the carrying out of civil and structural engineering works which he had been appointed to supervise, to ensure that the building works were carried out in accordance with approved structural plans, and in addition failed to notify the Commisioner of Building Control of the deviations Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $40,000)
Feb 2024 Teo Thian Poh Qualified Person (Structural Works) Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works without approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Jan 2024 Quek Eng Cheong Builder Unlicensed builder who illegally constructed a new platform and roof structure for a residential landed house 24-month Conditional Warning
Jan 2024 Icon Interior Design Pte Ltd Builder Unlicensed builder who carried out unauthorised building works which involved hacking and the removal of column and beams 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 ED Zublin AG, Singapore Branch Builder Lack of Approval/Permit 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 ED Zublin AG, Singapore Branch Builder Contravenes term or condition of a permit 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 Lam Chan Keen Qualified Person (Structural Works) Lack of Approval/Permit 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 Lam Chan Keen Qualified Person (Structural Works) Contravenes term or condition of a permit 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 Lim Peng Hong Qualified Person (Geotechnical) Lack of Approval/Permit 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 Lim Peng Hong Qualified Person (Geotechnical) Contravenes term or condition of a permit 24-month Conditional Warning
Nov 2023 Lim Peng Hong Qualified Person (Geotechnical) Failure to take all reasonable steps and exercise due diligence to comply with Reg 24 of Building Control Regulations 24-month Conditional Warning
Aug 2023 Gary Ng Wee Giap Qualified Person (Structural Works) Failure to notify of contraventions 24-month Conditional Warning
Aug 2023 Gary Ng Wee Giap Qualified Person (Structural Works) Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works in deviation from approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Aug 2023 Hatfield Raymond Laurie Qualified Person (Structural Works) Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works in deviation from approved plans
24-month Conditional Warning (In respect of an offence committed before Sep 2022)
Aug 2023 Hatfield Raymond Laurie Qualified Person (Structural Works) Contravention of Conditions of Permit 24-month Conditional Warning (In respect of an offence committed before Sep 2022)
Aug 2023 Blue Skyline Construction Development Builder Contravention of Conditions of Permit 24-month Conditional Warning
May 2023 Kajima Overseas Asia (S) Pte Ltd Builder Failure to ensure that the building works were carried out in accordance with approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
May 2023 M. Abdul Halim Site Supervisor Failure to take all reasonable steps and exercise due diligence in giving full-time supervision to the carrying out of the structural elements of the building work 24-month Conditional Warning
Mar 2023 Brilliant Studio Pte Ltd Builder Failure to ensure the safety and stability of existing party walls when carrying out building works, contravening Condition 4(a) of the Permit to Carry Out Structural Works      Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $12,500)
Mar 2023 Yeo Choon Guan (Yao Junyuan) Director (Owner) Authorised the carrying out of building works without approved plans and permit Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $35,000)
Jan 2023 Hao Da Pte Ltd Builder Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works in deviation from approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Jan 2023 William Chan Siew Fong Site Supervisor Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works in deviation from approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Dec 2022 Tan Thean Ho Site Supervisor Failure to take all reasonable steps and exercise due diligence in giving full-time supervision to the carrying out of the structural elements of the building work Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $20,000)
Oct 2022 McConnell Dowell South East Asia Pte Ltd Builder Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works in deviation from approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Oct 2022 Hua Sin Engineering Pte Ltd Builder Contravention of condition 4 of the Conditions of Permit by failing to ensure that there was sufficient propping such that lateral forces would not be imposed on the existing party wall as to undermine its stability 24-month Conditional Warning
Oct 2022 Hiew Ching Yong Qualified Person (Structural Works) Permitting and/or authorising the carrying out of building works in deviation from approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Oct 2022 Xinyuan Construction Pte Ltd Builder

Failure to ensure that the building works were carried out in accordance with approved plans, and;

Carrying out of building works without approved plans

Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $24,000)
Sep 2022 Hatfield Raymond Laurie Qualified Person (Structural Works) Failure to take all reasonable steps and exercise due diligence in supervision and inspection 24-month Conditional Warning
Jul 2022 Suhaimi Bin Haji Said Qualified Person (Architectural) False declaration that the Unauthorised Works has not commenced when in fact the Unauthorised Works was already completed  Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $15,000)
Jul 2022 Zhang Ning Qualified Person (Structural Works) Failure to carry out the periodic structural inspection in the manner prescribed in regulation 4 of the Building Control (Inspection of Buildings) Regulations Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $10,000)
Jul 2022 East Asia Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd Builder Carrying out of building works in such a manner that deviated from approved plans 24-month Conditional Warning
Jul 2022 East Asia Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd Builder Contravention of condition 3 of the Conditions of Permit by failing to notify damages caused by project works to neighbouring property 24-month Conditional Warning
Jul 2022 Chen Yue Feng Qualified Person (Structural Works) False declaration that none of the neighbouring buildings are damaged when in fact the damage had already occurred 24-month Conditional Warning
Apr 2022 Whye Wah Development & Construction Pte Ltd Builder Unauthorised occupation without TOP/CSC Composition Offer of $5,000
Apr 2022 KC Fong Consultants Owner Unauthorised occupation without TOP/CSC Composition Offer of $5,000
Feb 2022 LMG Design & Build Pte Ltd Builder Carrying out of building works without approved plans and permit Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $11,500)
Jan 2022 7 Stars Furniture Trader Developer Authorised the carrying out of building works without approved plans and permit Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $7,000)
Dec 2021 Ang Boon Kian Qualified Person (Structural Works)

Permit the carrying out of building works without approved plans, and;

Failure to notify of the contravention of section 20(1)(a) of the said Act by Builder in relation to the carrying out of building works without approved plans

Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $10,000)
Dec 2021 Fong Chee Keong Qualified Person (Structural Works) Failure to submit the reports and certificates prescribed under Regulation 23(1)(c) of the BC Regs Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $9,000)
Oct 2021 Lian Beng Construction (1988) Pte Ltd Builder

Failure to ensure that the lightning protection system installed complied with the requirements relating to lightning protection in paragraphs L.37 and L.38 of the Fifth Schedule of the BC Regs, and;

Failure to appoint an appropriate qualified person to supervise the carrying out of the installation of the lightning protection system

Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $5,000)
Aug 2021 Onn Swee Wah Site Supervisor Failure to take reasonable steps and exercise due diligence in supervising and inspecting building works to ensure that the structural elements of the building works are carried out in accordance with the plans of the said building works Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $4,000)
Aug 2021 Tokyu Construction Co Ltd Builder Carrying out of building works without approved plans Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $7,500)
Aug 2021 J T A Construction Pte Ltd Builder Contravention of condition 4 of the Conditions of Permit by failing to ensure that the casting of a reinforced concrete wall did not impose lateral forces on the Existing Party Wall Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $10,000)
Jul 2021 Sin Kin Tzu Qualified Person (Mechanical & Electrical) Failure to meet code requirements Composition Offer of $5,000
Jul 2021 Tiong Hoo Tuong Qualified Person (Structural Works) Failure to take all reasonable steps and exercise due diligence to ensure that the building works were designed in accordance with the provisions of the BC Act and the requirements prescribed in the BC Regs Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $7,000)
Apr 2021 Hup Soon Loong Construction Pte Ltd Builder Carrying out of building works in such a manner that deviated from approved plans Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $8,000)
Feb 2021 Linus Koh Wen Long Builder (Director)

Carrying out of building works without approved plans, and;

Carrying out of building works in such a manner that deviated from approved plans, and;

Carrying out of structural works without Permit to Commence Structural Works, and;

Failure to comply with a notice to furnish information

Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $8,000)
Exterior Features

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
Jan 2024 C&W Services Pte Ltd Managing Agent Building’s cladding panels were not maintained well, with widespread corrosion in the connections, resulting in 1 panel dislodging from the 4th storey, hitting 2 parked cars below Composition Offer of $5,000
Jan 2022 Chan Kok Meng Window Installer Failure to retrofit casement windows  Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $3,000)
Sep 2021 Gan Cai Yao Air-Conditioning Unit Installer Installation of an air-conditioning unit without being a trained air-conditioning unit installer Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $1,800)
Lifts and Escalators

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
Nov 2023 Union Jack Elevator Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Carrying out maintenance works while not registered as a lift service contractor to carry out installation, major alteration, replacement works and maintenance of lifts Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $8,000)
Sep 2023 FB Industries Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain lift - Lift car doors and lift landing doors did not reopen upon activation of door protective device Composition Offer of $5,000
Aug 2023 Asiateck Industrial Supplier Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Unauthorised installation of lift 24-month Conditional Warning
Aug 2023 4U Elevator Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Carrying out of major alteration works on the lift that were unsupervised by an SPE (L&E) Composition Offer of $5,000
Aug 2023 FB Industries Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Carrying out of major alteration works on the lift that were unsupervised by an SPE (L&E) Composition Offer of $5,000
Aug 2023 FB Industries Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Carrying out of major alteration works on the lift that were unsupervised by an SPE (L&E) Composition Offer of $5,000
Aug 2023 Yongyang Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain lift - Level of wear and tear of the suspension rope affected the safe operation of the lift Composition Offer of $5,000
Dec 2022 Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain escalator - Slippage of handrail with application of pressure with single hand Composition Offer of $5,000
Nov 2022 Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain lift - Brake plunger is restricted or stuck Composition Offer of $5,000
Nov 2022 Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain escalator - Handrail stop moving when escalator steps are moving Composition Offer of $5,000
Nov 2022 Union Jack Elevator Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain escalator - Handrail stop moving when escalator steps are moving Composition Offer of $5,000
Sep 2022 Fujitec Singapore Corporation Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain lift - Performance of brake pad affected due to contamination Composition Offer of $5,000
Sep 2022 CT Elevator Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain escalator - Handrail stop moving when escalator steps are moving Composition Offer of $5,000
Aug 2022 Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Failure to maintain escalator - Handrail stop moving when escalator steps are moving Composition Offer of $5,000
Jul 2022 Servo Dynamic Pte Ltd Owner Operation of lift without valid Permit to Operate Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $10,000)
May 2022 Lum Thim Kuai Specialist Professional Engineer False declaration that vertical platform lift had been designed and installed in compliance with the requirements of BS EN 81-41:2010 for vertical lifting platforms Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $5,000)
Apr 2022 FB Industries Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor Operation of lift without valid Permit to Operate 24-month Conditional Warning
Amusement Rides

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
Jun 2022 Kiztopia Services and Consultancy Private Limited Amusement Ride Operator Installation and operation of regulated rides without installation and operating permits  24-month Conditional Warning
Others

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
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