Knowing the Renovation Guidelines (for HDB owners)
To summarise, HDB flat owners need to:
1. Engage an HDB Registered Renovation Contractor (RRCs) to carry out renovation works. Otherwise, the owners can be fined up to $5,000 and other penalties;
2. Ensure that certain types of renovation work need a permit from HDB before commencing such works;
2. Ensure that certain types of renovation work need a permit from HDB before commencing such works;
3. Ensure that the renovation work which may result in the following is not allowed to be carried out:
- Overloading the structure which may affect the structural integrity and safety of the building;
- Affecting the external facade/form of the building or public safety;
- Creating public nuisance, posing fire hazard or encroachment to public area;
- Infringing lease agreement, relevant statutory regulations or requirements, etc.
