Wall Can Be Not, Or Cannot Be Knock

[Nellynutt 0]

Hi all,

Stumbled these problem during demolition, can this beam be hacked? Thanks in advance

[therat 18]

did your contractor get HDB approval for any hacking?

Is this inside the DWG that they submit to the HDB for approval?

If all the above, NO.

Then U need to pray super hard

http://askhdb.hdb.gov.sg/Home/Hybrid/Themes/HDB/view-results.asp?mesid=5654673&iscfp=&selectedcategory=&from=ask&folderid=&projectid=7875909&reaskpage=answer%2Easp&recordquestion=&returnurl=

• Q: Do I need a permit for hacking of walls?
  [ Living in HDB Flats > HDB Renovation Guidelines > Renovation Works ]

• A:Yes, you need to apply for a permit from HDB which must be endorsed by a Qualified Person (QP) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Please note that you are only allowed to hack/demolish non-load bearing reinforced concrete walls. You may not hack/demolish load bearing walls.

[therat 18]

oh!

BTW, HDB don't buy the story if the owner say.. I don't know.. my contractor say can hack

[Nellynutt 0]

y pray super hard?

We had all the required permits.. just not feel safe to continue to hack the area

Edited November 3, 2011 by Nellynutt

[therat 18]

If you had HDB approval to hack the wall. mean it is safe to hack.

If you had doubt, best contact HDB.

[Lauer 15]

Hi all,

Stumbled these problem during demolition, can this beam be hacked? Thanks in advance

Dear Nellynut,

Better consult your QP/PE before continuing. The column appears to be RC to me.

It is no a matter of having the permit or not, but safety.

[Nellynutt 0]

Dear Nellynut,

Better consult your QP/PE before continuing. The column appears to be RC to me.

It is no a matter of having the permit or not, but safety.

Hi Lauer,

Thank you for your concern, based on our floor plan there is no black block/beam at that area. The TO also shocked when i told her... in the end, we decided not to hack = no open concept = save $$$

So I Can say this Case Closed

[Synchron 0]

It can be hacked, its a prefabbed wall.. have to go through PE though. I bet the person who send permit to the HDB did not note that he will be hacking of the wall.