BCA BC 15.0.3 - Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
BCA BC 15.0.3 - Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
BCA BC 15.0.3 - Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
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6 Hence, SS 550:2009 will apply to projects submitted to <strong><strong>BC</strong>A</strong> for building plansapproval on or after 1 July 2010 as the acceptable solution under the performancebased regulations.Lift Car Bottom Clearance7 Recently, <strong><strong>BC</strong>A</strong> has received appeals in relation to the non-compliance withthe requirement on the lift car bottom clearance as specified in deemed approvedsolution under Clause K <strong>of</strong> the Fifth Schedule the Building Control Regulations (“Liftsand Escalators”) <strong>of</strong> the Approved Document.8 Industry is reminded that, where a lift is designed to provide verticaltransportation <strong>of</strong> people, CP 2 or SS 550:2009 (whichever is applicable) must beadhered to. Particularly, the lift car bottom clearance <strong>of</strong> at least 600mm must beprovided in the lift pit which is for the safety <strong>of</strong> the lift technicians working in the lift pitduring maintenance must be provided.For Clarification9 We would appreciate it if you could convey the contents <strong>of</strong> this circular to themembers <strong>of</strong> your organisation. For clarification, you may call our BP Hotline at6325 7159, email to bca_enquiry@bca.gov.sg or fax to 6325 4437.Yours faithfullyTEO ORH HAIDEPUTY DIRECTORBUILDING PLAN & MANAGEMENT DIVISIONfor COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING CONTROL
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