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

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.

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...