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I thought 10 years ago, all HDB die die must change stainless steel screws. Many even kena summoned for not changing in time. So by right all new HDB n condos should be using stainless steels screw by now.

How the 85% slipped thru inspections?

 

 

 

AsiaOne

Monday, Jun 04, 2012

More than 70 per cent of all fallen windows incidents are due to poor window maintenance, and at least 85 per cent of casement windows fell as a result of failing to retrofit the windows with stainless steel rivets.

 

These were the findings of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Housing & Development Board (HDB).

 

In a joint statement, the two governmental bodies advised homeowners to check and maintain their windows once every six months, and repairing them if necessary, to minimise incidents of fallen windows.

 

According to BCA, there were 35 cases of fallen windows from January to May this year, compared to the 20 cases during the same period in 2011 and 2010.

 

All windows are subjected to wear and tear and may detach and fall when window parts become loose or defective.

 

To counter this problem, homeowners are advised to follow three simple steps:

 

For casment windows, they should

1) check that the fasteners are not rusty or loose

2) clean and lubricate joints or movable parts

3) change all rivets from aluminium to stainless steel

 

For sliding windows, homeowners should

1) check that the safety stoppers and/or angle strips are in place or not damaged

2) clean the tracks and ensure the window panels can slide smoothly

3) change worn-out safety stoppers and angle strips

 

BCA and HDB have also been stepping up efforts to create greater awareness of the importance of window safety.

 

Besides the biannual Window Safety Campaign on June 6 and December 12, BCA and HDB are also reaching out to educate the community through roving exhibitions on windows safety.

 

To further encourage residents to check and maintain their windows, toolkits for window maintenance are also given out during the exhibitions.

 

BCA will also be carrying out windows inspections at both private and HDB estates to reinforce the importance of regular window maintenance.

 

Under the law, homeowners or tenants could face a fine of up to $10,000 and/or receive a jail term of up to one year if a window falls due to lack of maintenance.

 

In addition, if any fallen casement window is found with aluminium rivets, they can also face a further penalty of a $5,000 fine and/or jail term of up to six months, for failing to retrofit the window with stainless steel rivets.

 

A list of BCA-approved window contractors and window maintenance tips can be found at http://www.bca.gov.sg/windows_safety and http://www.hdb.gov.sg/windows_safety.

 

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Good-Carbuyer

Good-Carbuyer

1st Gear

I thought 10 years ago, all HDB die die must change stainless steel screws. Many even kena summoned for not changing in time. So by right all new HDB n condos should be using stainless steels screw by now.

How the 85% slipped thru inspections?

 

 

 

AsiaOne

Monday, Jun 04, 2012

More than 70 per cent of all fallen windows incidents are due to poor window maintenance, and at least 85 per cent of casement windows fell as a result of failing to retrofit the windows with stainless steel rivets.

 

These were the findings of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Housing & Development Board (HDB).

 

In a joint statement, the two governmental bodies advised homeowners to check and maintain their windows once every six months, and repairing them if necessary, to minimise incidents of fallen windows.

 

According to BCA, there were 35 cases of fallen windows from January to May this year, compared to the 20 cases during the same period in 2011 and 2010.

 

All windows are subjected to wear and tear and may detach and fall when window parts become loose or defective.

 

To counter this problem, homeowners are advised to follow three simple steps:

 

For casment windows, they should

1) check that the fasteners are not rusty or loose

2) clean and lubricate joints or movable parts

3) change all rivets from aluminium to stainless steel

 

For sliding windows, homeowners should

1) check that the safety stoppers and/or angle strips are in place or not damaged

2) clean the tracks and ensure the window panels can slide smoothly

3) change worn-out safety stoppers and angle strips

 

BCA and HDB have also been stepping up efforts to create greater awareness of the importance of window safety.

 

Besides the biannual Window Safety Campaign on June 6 and December 12, BCA and HDB are also reaching out to educate the community through roving exhibitions on windows safety.

 

To further encourage residents to check and maintain their windows, toolkits for window maintenance are also given out during the exhibitions.

 

BCA will also be carrying out windows inspections at both private and HDB estates to reinforce the importance of regular window maintenance.

 

Under the law, homeowners or tenants could face a fine of up to $10,000 and/or receive a jail term of up to one year if a window falls due to lack of maintenance.

 

In addition, if any fallen casement window is found with aluminium rivets, they can also face a further penalty of a $5,000 fine and/or jail term of up to six months, for failing to retrofit the window with stainless steel rivets.

 

A list of BCA-approved window contractors and window maintenance tips can be found at http://www.bca.gov.sg/windows_safety and http://www.hdb.gov.sg/windows_safety.

 

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You may be aware that those windows are of unsuitable design. But most of them are like that: designed to fail/fall-off

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Fett

Fett

2nd Gear

Wah shit, this could have gone wrong in many other ways. and thats a brand new Lexus NX, so heart pain

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inlinesix

inlinesix

Hypersonic

Toughest bamboo pole . . . where to buy?

 

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/bamboo-pole-pierces-through-cars-moonroof-in-amk-carpark

 

a bamboo pole pierced through the moonroof a car at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 today (June 18) at around 10.30am.

 

bamboomain.jpg

 

Will police do swipe for finger print on the bamboo pole & look for the culprit?

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Blackyv

Blackyv

Turbocharged

 

The bamboo pole tough or the glass easily broken?

 

what car is that huh?? looks nice but cant figured it out.... [:p]

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Beaver

Beaver

2nd Gear

Hi Folks,

 

Anyone can recommend a HDB approved window contractor ? One of my window I think the arm is half broken liao....but I think it is also about time to change all the casement window to sliding window to play safe. Flat is almost 20 years. 10 years ago we changed all the screws as required by HDB new ruling. Think we should change the window now...

 

Hope someone here know some honest contractor that will not cut our throat.

 

TIA !!

 

Regards

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