Folding Window in Singapore
Designs, Rules & Installation
Folding Window IN SINGAPORE
Folding windows are designed to provide flexible openings while making efficient use of space. More product details and specifications will be added soon.
Categories: Aesthetic, Security
The HDB Rules That Actually Catch People Out
Window grilles are subject to fewer requirements than some types of window replacement, but there are still rules to follow. The exact requirements depend on where the grille is installed, how it is positioned and whether it affects the building facade or an escape route.
In general, homeowners should check five things:
The grille should comply with the applicable HDB requirements for your block and window.
The grille must stay within the permitted dimensions and should not project beyond the building facade where HDB requirements prohibit this.
Use materials that meet HDB's requirements for window grilles, such as aluminium, wrought iron or stainless steel where applicable.
Older blocks may have additional requirements for grilles to be fixed internally, so check the rules that apply to your block rather than assuming an external installation is allowed.
A grille must not compromise an emergency escape window or make it impossible to exit safely. Where an access panel is required, it should be usable without tools.
These details matter because an installation that looks acceptable from inside the flat can still fall foul of HDB requirements because of its position or effect on the facade. If approval is required, it should be obtained before the work starts. HDB's window-works renovation guidelines set out the requirements that apply to different types of window work.
Where Approval Is And Isn’t Needed?
Internal grilles behind your windows generally need no prior approval. The exceptions are the external and shared-facing locations, where HDB wants the facade kept uniform and safe:
- No approval (typically) — internal metal grilles behind bedroom, living and kitchen windows.
- Approval needed — grilles at service yards, balconies and balcony parapets, and any grille that would face or affect the common corridor.
Because we handle these applications through My HDBPage as part of the job, most homeowners never have to touch the paperwork.
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OTHER PRODUCTS
Polycarbonate or solid aluminium awnings for balconies, car porches, and outdoor corridors.
Lightweight yet sturdy aluminium gates for HDB main doors and landed property entrances.
Fine-mesh aluminium grilles certified for cat safety. HDB-compliant installation for windows and corridors.
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