Determining Number of Lifts for An HDB Block

Debated in Parliament on 8 Apr 2025.

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Mr. Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap inquired about the criteria for determining the number of lifts in HDB blocks.
Minister Desmond Lee explained that the Housing and Development Board considers factors like the number and type of units, block layout, and storey count when deciding lift provisions.
The aim is to ensure adequate lift access and reasonable waiting times for residents while also being cost-effective and space-efficient.
Compliance with regulatory requirements, including fire safety, is also a key consideration in lift provision.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for National Development what are the considerations to determine the number of lifts serving a HDB residential block of flats.

Desmond Lee

At the development stage, the Housing and Development Board determines the number of lifts to be provided in a residential block based on several factors, such as the number and type of dwelling units, the block layout and the number of storeys. The objective is to ensure that there are sufficient lifts to meet residents' needs in terms of lift access and reasonable waiting times, while balancing cost effectiveness and efficient use of space. The lift provision also needs to comply with other regulatory requirements, such as fire safety.

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Determining Number of Lifts for An HDB Block

Debated in Parliament on 8 Apr 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr. Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap inquired about the criteria for determining the number of lifts in HDB blocks.
Minister Desmond Lee explained that the Housing and Development Board considers factors like the number and type of units, block layout, and storey count when deciding lift provisions.
The aim is to ensure adequate lift access and reasonable waiting times for residents while also being cost-effective and space-efficient.
Compliance with regulatory requirements, including fire safety, is also a key consideration in lift provision.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for National Development what are the considerations to determine the number of lifts serving a HDB residential block of flats.

Determining Number of Lifts for An HDB Block

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Desmond Lee

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Determining Number of Lifts for An HDB Block

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Desmond Lee

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