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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 2 October 2023 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

09 October 2023
Construction Projects

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
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)
Dec 2020 Tan Teck Siong Qualified Person (Architectural)

False declaration that completed building works were inspected and complied with the provisions of the Act and BC Regs and;

False declaration that the erection of the building works was supervision and that such works had been completed in accordance with the provisions of the Act

Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $5,000)
Nov 2020 Rockmann Pte Ltd Builder Carrying out of building works in contravention of the conditions imposed under section 6 of the Act in the permit to commence structural works Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $18,000)
Exterior Features

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
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)
Dec 2020 Peh Teck Koon Window Installer Failure to retrofit casement windows  Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $3,000)
Lifts and Escalators

Date of Enforcement Offender Role Offence Enforcement Action Taken
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
Aug 2020 Joven Engineering Pte Ltd Lift/Escalator Contractor

Failure to notify that lift was unsafe for operation, and;

Carrying out of major alteration works on the lift that were unsupervised by an SPE (L&E)

Prosecution (Convicted and Fined $27,500)
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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