Written answer by Ministry of National Development on proportion of HDB BTO units launched where Optional Component Scheme is not applicable

Sep 19, 2023

Question No: 5100

Question by: Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis

To ask the Minister for National Development in each year over the last five years, what is the number and proportion of HDB BTO units launched where (i) the Optional Component Scheme is not applicable and (ii) the pedestal pans are pre-fitted in the flats and whether this is optional or compulsory.

Answer:

Build-To-Order (BTO) flat owners can opt for the Optional Component Scheme (OCS) to pre-install floor finishes, internal doors, and sanitary fittings, for a fee, before they move in. 

2.       From 2018 to 2022, on average, about 39% or 6,800 BTO flats launched per year did not come with the OCS as the components would be pre-installed in the flats during the construction process. Such flats include those that were built under the Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) method, flats with shorter waiting time of 3 years or less, and Community Care Apartments (CCAs) which come with pre-installed fittings for seniors aged 65 and above.

3.        Pedestal pans fall outside the scope of OCS, as they are pre-fitted in all BTO flats to meet the requirements to obtain the Temporary Occupation Permit.