HDB Lifts Able to Accommodate Standard-size Ambulance Stretchers in Emergencies

Debated in Parliament on 10 Mar 2017.

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Mr Ong Teng Koon asked if there are plans to ensure all HDB lifts can accommodate standard-size ambulance stretchers during emergencies.
Minister Lawrence Wong stated that most HDB lifts meet the minimum internal dimensions set by the Building and Construction Authority, but older blocks may have smaller lifts.
Some smaller lifts in older HDB blocks can accommodate wheelchairs but not ambulance stretchers in an inclined position.
HDB will collaborate with Town Councils to explore possible improvements for these older lifts.
The response acknowledges the current limitations and outlines a collaborative approach to address the issue.

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Ong Teng Koon

Mr Ong Teng Koon asked the Minister for National Development whether there are plans to ensure that all HDB lifts are able to accommodate standard-size ambulance stretchers in the event of emergencies.

Lawrence Wong

Most of the lifts in Housing and Development Board (HDB) residential blocks meet the minimum internal lift car dimension requirement as stipulated by the Building and Construction Authority's Building Control Regulations. However, some of the lifts in older HDB residential blocks may have smaller lifts that do not meet this minimum requirement. These lifts can accommodate a wheelchair, but not an ambulance stretcher in an inclined position. HDB will work with the respective Town Councils to see what can be done for these lifts.

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Mr Ong Teng Koon asked if there are plans to ensure all HDB lifts can accommodate standard-size ambulance stretchers during emergencies.
Minister Lawrence Wong stated that most HDB lifts meet the minimum internal dimensions set by the Building and Construction Authority, but older blocks may have smaller lifts.
Some smaller lifts in older HDB blocks can accommodate wheelchairs but not ambulance stretchers in an inclined position.
HDB will collaborate with Town Councils to explore possible improvements for these older lifts.
The response acknowledges the current limitations and outlines a collaborative approach to address the issue.

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HDB Lifts Able to Accommodate Standard-size Ambulance Stretchers in Emergencies

Debated in Parliament on 10 Mar 2017.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr Ong Teng Koon asked if there are plans to ensure all HDB lifts can accommodate standard-size ambulance stretchers during emergencies.
Minister Lawrence Wong stated that most HDB lifts meet the minimum internal dimensions set by the Building and Construction Authority, but older blocks may have smaller lifts.
Some smaller lifts in older HDB blocks can accommodate wheelchairs but not ambulance stretchers in an inclined position.
HDB will collaborate with Town Councils to explore possible improvements for these older lifts.
The response acknowledges the current limitations and outlines a collaborative approach to address the issue.

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Ong Teng Koon

Lawrence Wong

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Mr Ong Teng Koon asked if there are plans to ensure all HDB lifts can accommodate standard-size ambulance stretchers during emergencies.
Minister Lawrence Wong stated that most HDB lifts meet the minimum internal dimensions set by the Building and Construction Authority, but older blocks may have smaller lifts.
Some smaller lifts in older HDB blocks can accommodate wheelchairs but not ambulance stretchers in an inclined position.
HDB will collaborate with Town Councils to explore possible improvements for these older lifts.
The response acknowledges the current limitations and outlines a collaborative approach to address the issue.

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HDB Lifts Able to Accommodate Standard-size Ambulance Stretchers in Emergencies

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Lawrence Wong

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