http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10324p.nsf/w/...t#FloorFinishes

the above is a drawing on the actual working of this levelling - though it is named for levelling between balcony and living room, they have put the sketch link in this section

Pardon my misquote on the "mesh" the proper terms is EPF or a type of foam. clueless haha

Halo affinity,

Thanks for the info.

Give another peace of mind a bit

Hi all, my ID broke this latest news to me ==> no topping up or leveling of floor allowed by HDB from now. This is a result of the ban of use of EPF which is the most common material used to level up the flooring. I have no idea what is the alternative to EPF in topping up floor. Anyone has any idea how to top up the floor w/o EPF?

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With effect on 24/09/2012, HDB FLAT CANNOT USE EPF TO LEVEL UP.

Pls read through circular below.

Date Issue : 24 Sept 2012

Please refer to the attached FSSD's circular on " Use of Plastic Materials for In-Fill in Building Construction".

2Clause 3.15.2 of the current Fire Code 2007 states that all elements of structure shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. Plastics are not only highly combustible, they also emit large quantity of highly toxic fumes when subject to burning. In this regard, FSSD has clarified that the use of Extruded Polystyrene Foam (EPF) for topping up of floor level is also not allowed in HDB flats with immediate effect.

3Hence, with immediate effect, please refrain from using EPF for the topping up of floor level. If flat owners wish to have a barrier-free access in the flat, you may wish to advise them on the option of providing a short ramp to negotiate the level difference without having to top-up the entire floor area.

4We have also enclosed a Chinese translation of this letter for your reference.

5If you need any clarification on the renovation guidelines, please contact Principal Technical Officer Chua Sim Beng at: Tel: 6490 2280 or Senior Technical Officer Ng Leng Leng at Tel: 6490 2302. If you need any clarification on the use of EPF, please contact SCDF directly. Their contact details are as listed in the attached circular.

WONG KOK HWA

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT)

HOUSING MANAGEMENT GROUP

HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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http://www.aces.org.sg/pdf/178-2012_SCDF_Use%20Of%20Plastic%20Materials%20For%20In-fill%20In%20Building%20Construction_27Aug2012.pdf