Actions to Mitigate Rain Splashing into Common Corridors for HDB Flats that Have Gone Through HIP

Debated in Parliament on 20 Nov 2018.

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Patrick Tay asked what more can be done to prevent rain from splashing into common corridors and front doors of older HDB flats in Boon Lay that have completed the Home Improvement Programme (HIP).
Lawrence Wong explained that open-concept HDB corridors are designed for natural light and ventilation, and while canopies help, heavy monsoon rains with strong winds can still cause splashing.
When residents report severe splashing that could damage main doors, HDB may install rain screens subject to fire safety requirements, and this solution is available to all residents regardless of HIP completion.
Residents with specific block issues can approach HDB for assessment and possible mitigation measures.

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Patrick Tay Teck Guan

Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan asked the Minister for National Development with regard to HDB flats in Boon Lay constituency which are more than 30 years of age and have completed the Home Improvement Programme (HIP), what more can the Ministry do to mitigate rain splashing into the common corridors, lift landings, corridors and front doors and windows of these flats.

Lawrence Wong

The lift lobbies and common corridors at Housing and Development Board (HDB) projects are designed to be naturally lit and ventilated. This open concept design is eco-friendly and lowers maintenance costs.

During a heavy downpour, especially during the monsoon season, some rainwater splashing along the more open areas like lift lobbies and common corridors is inevitable. For weather protection, common corridors are, therefore, provided with an extended overhang, that is, a canopy. While this is generally adequate to minimise rainwater splashing during normal rainy days, it may not be able to fully prevent the corridor from getting wet during heavy downpours accompanied by strong winds.

When HDB receives feedback from residents, it will assess the extent of the rainwater splashing. If the splashing is severe and likely to damage the main entrance door of the unit, HDB will provide a rain screen, subject to the Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF's) fire safety requirements to ensure that there is adequate open space and cross ventilation at the common corridor to facilitate the quick dispersal of smoke during emergencies, such as fire outbreaks. The provision of rain screen is a cost-effective solution, and residents can submit their feedback to HDB whenever they identify the issue, regardless of whether their units have undergone the Home Improvement Programme (HIP).

Members who have feedback on issues related to specific blocks can approach HDB so that we can look into the details.

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Patrick Tay asked what more can be done to prevent rain from splashing into common corridors and front doors of older HDB flats in Boon Lay that have completed the Home Improvement Programme (HIP).
Lawrence Wong explained that open-concept HDB corridors are designed for natural light and ventilation, and while canopies help, heavy monsoon rains with strong winds can still cause splashing.
When residents report severe splashing that could damage main doors, HDB may install rain screens subject to fire safety requirements, and this solution is available to all residents regardless of HIP completion.
Residents with specific block issues can approach HDB for assessment and possible mitigation measures.

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Actions to Mitigate Rain Splashing into Common Corridors for HDB Flats that Have Gone Through HIP

Debated in Parliament on 20 Nov 2018.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Patrick Tay asked what more can be done to prevent rain from splashing into common corridors and front doors of older HDB flats in Boon Lay that have completed the Home Improvement Programme (HIP).
Lawrence Wong explained that open-concept HDB corridors are designed for natural light and ventilation, and while canopies help, heavy monsoon rains with strong winds can still cause splashing.
When residents report severe splashing that could damage main doors, HDB may install rain screens subject to fire safety requirements, and this solution is available to all residents regardless of HIP completion.
Residents with specific block issues can approach HDB for assessment and possible mitigation measures.

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Patrick Tay Teck Guan

Lawrence Wong

Members who have feedback on issues related to specific blocks can approach HDB so that we can look into the details.

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Patrick Tay asked what more can be done to prevent rain from splashing into common corridors and front doors of older HDB flats in Boon Lay that have completed the Home Improvement Programme (HIP).
Lawrence Wong explained that open-concept HDB corridors are designed for natural light and ventilation, and while canopies help, heavy monsoon rains with strong winds can still cause splashing.
When residents report severe splashing that could damage main doors, HDB may install rain screens subject to fire safety requirements, and this solution is available to all residents regardless of HIP completion.
Residents with specific block issues can approach HDB for assessment and possible mitigation measures.

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