Install Items On Hollow Walls

[fragrantflowers 0]

Many new flats now have hollow walls (plasterboard walls? chipboard walls?). What exactly are they called?

Anyone know what's the URA/BCA required dimension (thickness etc), specifications of such walls, and what can one affixed to such walls?

Are such walls of same specs in HDB, EC and pte condo flats?

And what types of screws or bolts etc should be used to install hooks for clothes, display shelves (like those from IKEA), and wall cabinets (IKEA types).

Thanks very much.

[bepgof 20]

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10324p.nsf/w/HomeRenoGuidelinesBuilding?OpenDocument

http://www.bca.gov.sg/SustainableConstruction/others/dry_wall_flyer.pdf

http://www.bca.gov.sg/Publications/BuildabilitySeries/others/stdcom_ch5.pdf

Edited March 24, 2014 by bepgof