tcy81 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Hi all, Just to check if it is ok, to change the main door of the HDB flat ? any rules or regulations ? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Can! But depending on your unit... you might need to get a fire rated door which is much more expensive than your normal door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Hi all, Just to check if it is ok, to change the main door of the HDB flat ? any rules or regulations ? thanks its ok to change but confirm with hdb or walk around your blk to see if hdb had changed fire rated doors for affected units. If ur blk is affected by upgrading, hdb might want u to change it to a fire rated door [note: u have to pay for it whereas hdb had done it FOC for those affected units years ago]. So unfair right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcy81 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 its ok to change but confirm with hdb or walk around your blk to see if hdb had changed fire rated doors for affected units. If ur blk is affected by upgrading, hdb might want u to change it to a fire rated door [note: u have to pay for it whereas hdb had done it FOC for those affected units years ago]. So unfair right? So i just need to change to a fire rated doors. Well, mine only do lift upgrading ..... so need to change myself , no choice.... don't like the super old door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 So i just need to change to a fire rated doors. Well, mine only do lift upgrading ..... so need to change myself , no choice.... don't like the super old door. if your flat is not affected by this 'fire rated maindoor' ruling then u can just change to any normal door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limis 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 if your flat is not affected by this 'fire rated maindoor' ruling then u can just change to any normal door. Hi, my ID told me there is a 3 metres rule to this, i.e. if your main door is more than 3 metres away from your next door neighbour, you dont have to change to a fire-rated door, a normal door will suffice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Hi, my ID told me there is a 3 metres rule to this, i.e. if your main door is more than 3 metres away from your next door neighbour, you dont have to change to a fire-rated door, a normal door will suffice. not sure about the distance but my former flat was very near lift lobby and staircase but HDB didnt change fire rated door. Called them and they did a check with my unit number and said flat not facing staircase (actually just beside) so no need fire rated door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saj 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 not sure about the distance but my former flat was very near lift lobby and staircase but HDB didnt change fire rated door. Called them and they did a check with my unit number and said flat not facing staircase (actually just beside) so no need fire rated door. Hi hello 88, May i know which no. did you call to check? I think my flat is going to be affected with lift upgrading, so i want to check if i need to change and what kind of door ... Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Hi hello 88, May i know which no. did you call to check? I think my flat is going to be affected with lift upgrading, so i want to check if i need to change and what kind of door ... Thanks! I called up the area office itself. Alternatively, u can go down to check with them personally or even email to them. Nowadays, they're quite particularly about service quality so they would reply to emails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rendell 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 not sure about the distance but my former flat was very near lift lobby and staircase but HDB didnt change fire rated door. Called them and they did a check with my unit number and said flat not facing staircase (actually just beside) so no need fire rated door. I always thought all HDB main doors must be fire graded .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I always thought all HDB main doors must be fire graded .... no. Not all fire rated. I dunno how HDB access the distance. The staircase landing to my current unit is about the same distance as my previous unit to the staircase yet this current unit has fire rated door fitted by HDB but they deemed it unnecessary for my previous unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saj 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I called up the area office itself. Alternatively, u can go down to check with them personally or even email to them. Nowadays, they're quite particularly about service quality so they would reply to emails. Thank i agree abt the service quality nowadays..keke....k thanks,, will call up and check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites