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Business
A&A works on commercial premises must comply with the requirements detailed here. For enquiries, you may write to us or call us at 6866-3073.
All renovation works generally require a Qualified Person (QP) to submit an application, to authorities such as the:
However, different clearance procedures apply for the following types of work:
Clearance Procedure
A&A works in the lodgement works list
A&A works
Items under the exemption list
Lodgement works and A&A items involving hacking works can only commence after approval from HDB have been obtained. An NOA is required before work can commence.
Documents to submit for commercial premises:
The appointed QPs/ representatives or shop tenants/ owners may purchase building plans from Building Plan Office via email to HDB_SOP@hdb.gov.sg.
Please note that requests for structural drawings must be accompanied with a copy of the relevant HDB letter (e.g. allocation, change of use and resale etc).
There is no need to apply for clearance from HDB (PLG) for the renovation works stated in the exemption list, as long as you comply with the:
For units in HDB shopping and office complexes, please approach the respective Managing Agents.
Renovations specified in the lodgement works list require clearance from HDB. The owner / registered tenant must comply with the lodgement criteria and specific A&A conditions for lodgement.
* In the event that a QP(Arch) is not engaged, it is deemed that a QP(Structural), i.e. QP(ST) shall cover the minor scope of architectural A&A works and comply with the Fire Code and any other relevant code of practice. ^ If there is no structural design involved, HDB does not object to accepting an endorsement of structural work by a QP(Arch) or QP(Mechanical). In such cases, the QP(Arch) or QP(Mechanical) is to sign on page 2 of the lodgement form (HDB-LDG-1105-01) and drawings.
See the general criteria and conditions for lodgement works.
Structural requirements:
Other requirements:
Note:
Notes:
Additional structural requirements for ACU mounted on installation details:
Additional structural requirements for ACUs resting on the floor:
Additional structural requirements for FCU with weight exceeding 35kg:
Mechanical electrical requirements:
Please apply for clearance from HDB before commencing on any renovations mentioned in our A&A works list.
A&A items list
Location
Maximum Size
Immediately above front entrance door
Or
Directly above shop rear entrance door
No conditions
All works under the exemption list are to comply with these general terms and conditions.
Here is a list of HDB shopping and office complexes.
You can rent a unit from our tenant or shop owner. These are the application instructions and conditions.