Changing Of 3/4 Height Window

[mandz 0]

Hi,

I have a 3/4 height window in my house that I'm intending to change. However, the window contractor told me that I cannot change the window due to a new HDB ruling implemented in 2007. And if I want to change, I have to submit to HDB/PE for approval.

The window looks something like this:

Other units in the same stack have changed this before... probably before 2007? I'm not sure.

This is the only room with this 3/4 window and it doesn't make sense to me to change all the windows except for this room. The window contractor also told me that i cannot even change the top part only.

Just want to gather some response if anyone has the same experience.

thanks

[waileong 0]

1. If you don't believe the contractor, ask him to show you the regulation, or look it up at the HDB website.

2. (Assuming it's true) Be thankful you have a good contractor, someone who helps you avoid problems.

[xicloudix 0]

Hi, yes there is this regulation,

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10205p.nsf/WP...ws?OpenDocument

you can view at the above link.... the PE endosement cost around $2.5K and above, very expensive... this price not even including the cost of windows and safety grilles required. Same price for 3/4 height window or full height window.

There are some contractors out there who is not sure with this rule and fixed the window, ended up the owner get fine.

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Recently i heard that a contactor have to obtain a special license in order to fix 3/4 window or full height window. Normal license from HDB/BCA are not allowed to fix it, only SPECIAL license.... not very sure about this regulation you can check it out with bca/ hdb...