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
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
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
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
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
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
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
