Mechanical Ventilation Code: 50 Pa and SCDF Submissions in Singapore
See how SS 553:2026 and SCDF Fire Code Chapter 7 shape ventilation rates, staircase pressurization, standby fans, testing, and Singapore submissions.
Why Does Regularisation of an Unapproved Industrial Mezzanine Get Rejected or Delayed – And How Do You Avoid It?
Introduction Regularisation of an unapproved industrial mezzanine in Singapore is a formal retroactive approval process under the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), requiring the existing as-built structure to satisfy the same structural, fire safety, and planning standards demanded of a new mezzanine. It involves coordinated submissions to BCA, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the […]
What Is the Step-by-Step Process for JTC Plan Consent for a Factory Mezzanine in Singapore?
Introduction The step-by-step process for JTC plan consent for a factory mezzanine in Singapore follows a defined sequence: confirm lease feasibility, engage qualified consultants, prepare detailed drawings and calculations, submit the package via CORENET X, resolve clarifications from JTC and parallel agencies, receive formal consent, then build and close out with completion documents. This guide […]
Video Guide: BCA Permit to Work and General Builder Requirements – What GCB Rebuild Owners Must Know
Introduction: What GCB Owners Must Know About BCA Permit to Work If you are planning to rebuild a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) in Singapore, you will need a BCA Permit to Commence Structural Works and a BCA-registered General Builder before any construction work begins on site. These are non-negotiable regulatory requirements set by the Building […]
Video Guide BCA PFI Stage 2 Rectification Guidelines What Condominium MCSTs Must Know
Introduction When your condominium’s Periodic Façade Inspection returns Stage 2 findings, your Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) faces a clear legal obligation: commission deeper investigations, accept the Professional Engineer’s recommendations, and carry out rectification works within strict legally enforceable timelines set by BCA. This video-led guide explains exactly how MCSTs should manage Stage 2 findings […]
BCA Periodic Structural Inspection PSI for Condominiums and MCSTs Owner Duties: Compliance Guide
Introduction The BCA Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI) is a mandatory structural health check that every condominium in Singapore must undergo at prescribed intervals under the Building Control Act. If your building is managed by a Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST), the legal duty to ensure this inspection happens falls squarely on the MCST as the […]
BCA Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) for Industrial Buildings: Owner Duties, Deadlines and Compliance Guide
Introduction BCA periodic façade inspection (PFI) for industrial buildings imposes specific owner duties that every factory, warehouse, and logistics hub operator in Singapore must understand. Under the Building Control Act and its subsidiary regulations enforced by the Building and Construction Authority, building owners of eligible industrial properties are legally required to maintain their building façades […]
How Long Does BCA BP Approval for a GCB Rebuild Take in Singapore? (2026 Guide)
Introduction If you are asking how long does BCA BP approval for a GCB rebuild take in Singapore, the short answer is that BCA building plan approval alone typically takes 14–28 working days per review cycle – but the real timeline you need to plan for is significantly longer once resubmissions, structural plan approval, and […]
Which Singapore Buildings Need PFI Height? (Periodic Façade Inspection By Height)
Introduction Whether a commercial building in Singapore needs Periodic Façade Inspection depends primarily on two measurable criteria: its height and its age. If you’re asking which Singapore buildings need PFI height clearance, the answer centres on a single regulatory threshold-13 metres measured from ground level to the building’s apex. Combined with a building age exceeding […]
Northeast Monsoon 2026 Statutory ECM and Drainage Duties for Active Sites
Introduction Active construction sites across Singapore face a critical compliance window as the northeast monsoon 2026 season approaches, expected to run from late November 2026 through early March 2027. During this period, heavy rainfall intensity and prolonged wet spells dramatically increase the risk of erosion, silt accumulation, and silty water discharge from sites with exposed […]