Written answer by Ministry of National Development on limiting the number of work days for demolition and hacking works in renovations of landed homes with residences nearby

Nov 6, 2023

Question No: 5293

Question by: Miss Rachel Ong

To ask the Minister for National Development whether a limit can be set for the maximum number of days for demolition and hacking works to be carried out in landed housing areas with residential homes and buildings located less than 150 metres from the work site.

Answer:

          BCA regulates building works to ensure that they are carried out safely and do not impair the structural integrity of adjacent buildings. However, BCA does not impose a limit on the duration of such works as the amount of time taken will vary depending on factors such as the scale and complexity of the works.

2.       The MP may wish to refer to the full written response provided on 3 July 2023 to her Parliamentary Question on the limit to number of days for demolition works in landed housing areas near residential sites.