HDB Blocks without Fire Engine Access Roads

Debated in Parliament on 16 Aug 2016.

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Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development about the number of HDB blocks without fire engine access roads, how older blocks are ensured to have such access or alternatives, the existence of maintenance guidelines, and how regular maintenance is guaranteed.
Lawrence Wong responded that all HDB blocks now have either a fire engine access road or access to a fire rising mains breeching inlet, as fire safety provisions have been enhanced over the years.
He noted that Town Councils are responsible for maintaining these access roads as part of common property, in accordance with the Fire Code.

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Dennis Tan Lip Fong

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development (a) how many HDB blocks are currently without fire engine access roads; (b) how does HDB ensure that all older blocks built in the 1980s or earlier are provided with fire engine access roads or acceptable alternatives; (c) whether there are guidelines that HDB must adhere to regarding the maintenance of such roads or alternatives; and (d) how does HDB ensure that regular and appropriate maintenance are carried out.

Lawrence Wong

Over the years, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) has enhanced the fire safety provisions for older blocks. As a result, all HDB blocks have either a fire engine access road, or access to a fire rising mains breeching inlet.

As the access roads are part of the common property, Town Councils are to ensure that maintenance works are carried out in accordance with the Fire Code.

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Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development about the number of HDB blocks without fire engine access roads, how older blocks are ensured to have such access or alternatives, the existence of maintenance guidelines, and how regular maintenance is guaranteed.
Lawrence Wong responded that all HDB blocks now have either a fire engine access road or access to a fire rising mains breeching inlet, as fire safety provisions have been enhanced over the years.
He noted that Town Councils are responsible for maintaining these access roads as part of common property, in accordance with the Fire Code.

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HDB Blocks without Fire Engine Access Roads

Debated in Parliament on 16 Aug 2016.

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Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development about the number of HDB blocks without fire engine access roads, how older blocks are ensured to have such access or alternatives, the existence of maintenance guidelines, and how regular maintenance is guaranteed.
Lawrence Wong responded that all HDB blocks now have either a fire engine access road or access to a fire rising mains breeching inlet, as fire safety provisions have been enhanced over the years.
He noted that Town Councils are responsible for maintaining these access roads as part of common property, in accordance with the Fire Code.

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Dennis Tan Lip Fong

Lawrence Wong

As the access roads are part of the common property, Town Councils are to ensure that maintenance works are carried out in accordance with the Fire Code.

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Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development about the number of HDB blocks without fire engine access roads, how older blocks are ensured to have such access or alternatives, the existence of maintenance guidelines, and how regular maintenance is guaranteed.
Lawrence Wong responded that all HDB blocks now have either a fire engine access road or access to a fire rising mains breeching inlet, as fire safety provisions have been enhanced over the years.
He noted that Town Councils are responsible for maintaining these access roads as part of common property, in accordance with the Fire Code.

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