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For new erection, can have neutral wire in switches? Neutral is preferred to support many smart switches, but heard people say the local code doesn't allow it? If so, any workaround? Thank you.

Hi, I am sourcing a gate for a semi-D, wonder which type of gate is better? Frontage: 10m, gate width: 4m. Would like to hear your thoughts. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Very helpful 👍

What kinds of splits are better, multi splits or single splits? Prices are about the same. One aircon seller told me that single splits are better. I am concerning about the standby power. Anyone can share opinion? Thanks.

Thanks for the info.

Any idea where to buy pop up floor power socket? I searched over the internet for them with Safety Mark, but unable to find.

Thanks, snooze. The roof is RC. Can check with you, a multi-split outdoor unit could weigh more than 60KG, can it be put on the ledge without a crane?

It's a flat roof with a small gradient. Yes, the leak is a concern. On the other hand, there are many pros of putting the aircons on the roof like good circulation of heats, less noise.

I am thinking to put aircons on the roof top and have the pipes running through the middle of the roof (big roof and running through edges is bit too far) for a new build of semi-D. An aircon seller said can, but no sure whether it causes issues like leaking in the long term. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Where does the OpenNet termination point usually locate in a landed house, meter box or inside the house? I am planning for a new bulid. Guess this determines where I should put the router. Thanks.

Thanks, @AWS, very detailed information. I'll buy all 3 types of SPD by myself in that case BTW, it seems to me that most of the electricity safety measures rely on the grounding - so proper grounding is super important.

Thanks for the sharing, @AWS. For the surge protection devices, should one buy them and pass to the electrician for installation or request the electrician to source and install? Try to understand the common practice here 😅

Very big size. BTW, do you use a RC roof or metal one? Mine is in the designing stage, not sure which one is better 😅

Glad I have asked. This definitely is one of the important factors that need to be taken into consideration. 👍

Thanks, snoozee. I was wondering whether to have multiple splits or VRF/VRV system

Are you using VRF/VRV for the outdoor unit? Thanks for detailed explanation. It helps a lot

Thanks, @snoozee. At what stage should those details be specified? I am currently at schematic design and no plan has been submitted yet.

Thanks for sharing. Very nice high ceiling and great view! What's your GFA?

PE proposed UC beam and the height will be around 350mm. For the P trap issue, will see how it will be worked around later. Thanks for bringing it up, @snoozee. You are quite right. URA allows protrusion up to 0.5m. BCA enforces SS 550:2020 compliance for all plans submitted after 1 July 2021, which requires even higher headroom. Schindler raised the min headroom from 3.5m to 4.1m due to this code. Small players requires min 3.5m. My architect suggests getting a waiver from URA for higher protrusion. I have been shopping around and found that a 1m/s traction glass lift with 5 stops costs from 60K to 90+K, annual maintenance is from 2K to 3K.

Yes, mezzanine is above the 1st storey. The house is located in a 2-storey semi-detached control area so the total height can't exceed 12m. Really admire your detailed analysis 👍 Exactly the case. Will attend the meeting tmr with the architects and PE to see how they address the issue. Yes, stacked toilets are easy. Will need to see how to handle the unstacked ones. Thanks for highlighting this important issue

Yes, it is. Adding a mezzanine reduces the floor height.

Excellent suggestion for removing the flutes 👍 Thanks, snooze

Good observation, Ice. Still in the designing stage, so change the door position. The panty is a light one serving the floor only. Specially requested 275mm for comfort, of course, it occupies more space.

Thanks, snooze. Great answer - concise yet insightful.

Hi friends, my architect designed 2-flight stairs around lift (8 stairs + 9) as below. I heard that 3-flight will be more comfortable to walk (6 + 5 + 6), after all the green part is passageway. What's your thoughts? @snooze @George Yeo @AWS and all the great people in the forum. Thank you in advance