Debated in Parliament on 22 Sep 2025.
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether any study or assessment has been commissioned to quantify the potential cost impact of the new fixed installation (FI) plan submission requirement, starting 1 October 2025, on lift modernisation projects; (b) if so, what are the key findings; and (c) how will these inform support measures for Town Councils and other lift owners to manage possible cost increases.
The new requirement for lift plan submission aims to have lift installations properly reviewed by qualified professionals before works start. The additional cost of engaging qualified persons to submit lift plans could range from 0.5%-2% of the total installation cost for lifts, estimated to be about $500 to $2,000.
To streamline the application process, the Building and Contruction Authority will allow all lift owners, including town councils, to submit a single application for works relating to the same lift design or same modification work to lifts across different locations.
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