Debated in Parliament on 19 Sep 2023.
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development in each year over the last five years, what are the number and proportion of HDB BTO units launched where (i) the Optional Component Scheme is not applicable and (ii) the pedestal pans are pre-fitted in the flats and whether this is optional or compulsory.
Build-To-Order (BTO) flat owners can opt for the Optional Component Scheme (OCS) to pre-install floor finishes, internal doors and sanitary fittings for a fee before they move in.
From 2018 to 2022, on average, about 39% or 6,800 BTO flats launched per year did not come with the OCS as the components would be pre-installed in the flats during the construction process. Such flats include those that were built under the Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction method, flats with shorter waiting time of three years or less, and Community Care Apartments which come with pre-installed fittings for seniors aged 65 and above.
Pedestal pans fall outside the scope of OCS, as they are pre-fitted in all BTO flats to meet the requirements to obtain the Temporary Occupation Permit.
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