Trained Installer for Installation of Air-conditioning Unit

A trained air-conditioning unit installer is an individual certified by the Building and Construction Authority to carry out air-conditioning unit installation works.

As per Regulation 41B (2) of the Building Control Regulations 2003, only a trained air-conditioning unit installer can install any air-conditioning unit on the exterior of any building or which projects outwards from any building.

Installation requirements and duties of the trained air-conditioning unit installer

As per Regulation 41C of the Building Control Regulations 2003, the trained air-conditioning unit installer must:

• Install a structural support system that complies with specifications listed under Part I, II, III or IV of the Seventh Schedule of the Building Control Regulations 2003. Exceptions may be allowed with prior written approval from the Commissioner of Building Control (BCA) or if he has complied with specifications approved by HDB (for HDB flats only).

Submit a report of the installation works no later than 14 days after completion to the Commissioner of Building Control (BCA). Use Form AC-01 for private properties and Form AC-02 for HDB flats.