BIM Submission Guideline v3 5 Jan10 Official Release

BIM
e -Submission Guideline
for Architectural Discipline
While BCA tries to highlight the major points of submission requirements, BCA cannot
take into account all the special cases in other regulatory agencies as well as the
changing technology. Updated versions will continue to be issued to address and
incorporate on-going feedback in an open, collaborative process. All readers of this
provisional guide are encouraged to submit feedback to BCA CORENET.
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Version
3.0
Revision Date
Aug 08
3.5
Jan 10
Summary of Changes
Re-specification
of
BIM
submission
file
format
to
different regulatory agencies
Removal of Appendix D on
Naming Convention of BIM
Objects
Amendments
of
URA
requirements (Section 2.2)
Addition of requirements from
following regulatory agencies:
i) BCA CD Shelter;
ii) LTA;
iii) HDB; and
iv) JTC
Copyright 2010 Building and Construction Authority
For further comments or questions, please write to:
CORENET BIM Team

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BIM Submission Guideline

CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. i
TABLES .................................................................................................................................... iii
FIGURES ................................................................................................................................... iii
1.
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
1.1. Purpose of Document ................................................................................................ 1
1.2. Scope ......................................................................................................................... 1
2.
General Requirements ........................................................................... 2

2.1. Deliverable Format ..................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Model Scale ............................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Model Orientation and Site Configuration .................................................................. 3
2.4. Standard Naming of File and Drawing Views ............................................................ 3
2.5. Annotations and Dimensions ..................................................................................... 5
2.6. Last Saved Model or Last Saved View ...................................................................... 5
2.7. Model for Addition and Alteration Works/ Re-submission ......................................... 6
3.
High-Level Modelling Requirements (Optional) ................................... 8
Appendix A Specific Submission Requirements ...................................... 10

A-1 BCA Submission Requirements............................................................................... 10
1. Building Plan (BP) ............................................................................................... 10
2. CD Shelter (HS/SS) ............................................................................................ 14
A-2 URA Submission Requirements .............................................................................. 19
1. General Requirements for All URA Submissions ................................................ 19
2. GFA Calculation Plan .......................................................................................... 21
3. Proposal /Diagrammatic Plan for Subdivision of Lands/Strata Subdivision
Buildings .............................................................................................................. 25
4. Landscape Plan................................................................................................... 25
A-3 NEA-CBPU and PUB Submission Requirements .................................................... 26
1. Development Control .......................................................................................... 26
2. Building Plan on Pollution Control ....................................................................... 29
3. Building Plan on Environmental Health ............................................................... 31
4. Detailed Plan on Sewerage Works (Proposed Sewer/ Sewer Diversion Works) 33
5. Detailed Plan on Sanitary Works (for Sanitary Plumbing & Drainage System/
Sewer Connection) .............................................................................................. 35
6. Detailed Plan on Sewerage M&E Works ............................................................ 36
7. Detailed Plan on Drainage Works Main Development Submission ................. 37
8. Detailed Plan on Drainage Works Proposed Roadside Drain/ Culvert ............ 39

9. As-built Plan for TOP/CSC Proposed Sewer/ Pumping Mains/ Sewer/ Pumping
Main Diversion Works ......................................................................................... 41
10. As-built Plan for TOP/CSC Sanitary Works (Sanitary Plumbing & Drainage
System/ Sewer Connection)................................................................................ 43
11. As-built Plan for CSC Proposed Roadside Drain/ Culvert ............................. 45
12. As-built Plan for CSC Pumped Drainage System at Basement..................... 47
13. As-built Plan for CSC Internal Drain with Deviations ..................................... 47
14. Certified Survey Plan for CSC Development in the Vicinity of/ Affected by
Drainage Reserve ............................................................................................... 48
15. URA Approved Sub-division Plan for CSC for Site Affected by Drainage
Reserve ............................................................................................................... 49
A-4 FSSD Submission Requirements ............................................................................ 50
1. General Requirements for All FSSD Submissions.............................................. 50
2. Air-Conditioning, Mechanical Ventilation and Fire Protection Works.................. 53
A-5 NParks Submission Requirements .......................................................................... 55
1. General Requirements for all NParks Development Application (DC)
Submissions ........................................................................................................ 55
2. General Requirements for NParks Building Plan (BP) Submissions (excluding
external works submissions) ............................................................................... 58
3. General Requirements for NParks Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC)
Submissions (excluding external works submissions) ........................................ 61
A-6 LTA Submission Requirements ............................................................................... 63
1. General Requirements for LTA/DBC (RAIL) ....................................................... 63
2. LTA/DBC (Rail) Development Proposal in Railway Protection Zone ............... 63
3. LTA/DBC (Rail) Building Proposal in Railway Protection Zone ....................... 64
4. LTA/DBC (Rail) Engineering Work Proposal in Railway Protection Zone ....... 65
5. LTA/DBC (Rail) Certified Survey Plan ............................................................. 65
6. LTA/DBC (Rail) Development Proposal in Railway Corridor ........................... 66
7. LTA/DBC (Rail) Building Proposal in Railway Corridor .................................... 66
8. LTA/DBC (Rail) Engineering Work Proposal in Railway Corridor .................... 67
9. General Requirements for LTA/DBC (Roads & Transport) ................................. 68
10. General Requirements for LTA/DBC (Vehicle Parking) .................................... 69
A-7 HDB Submission Requirements .............................................................................. 71
A-8 JTC Submission Requirements ............................................................................... 72
Appendix B Standard Certifications for Building Works .......................... 73

B-1 BCA: Qualified Persons Endorsements .................................................................. 73
B-2 URA: Qualified Persons Endorsements .................................................................. 76
B-3 FSSD: Qualified Persons Endorsements ................................................................ 78
Appendix C Step-by-Step Guide Preparing for BIM Submission............. 81
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C-1 Users of Autodesk Revit .......................................................................................... 81
C-2 Users of Graphisoft ArchiCAD and Other 3D Modelling Tools ................................ 84
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................................................... 90
GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS USED ..................................................................................... 92
TABLES
Table 1 Accepted file format in BIM submission for regulatory approval .................................. 2
Table 2 Naming convention for each 3D model or BIM file submitted ...................................... 3
Table 3 Naming convention for each drawing view .................................................................. 4
Table 4 Colours used for A&A project ....................................................................................... 6
Table 5 Table format of Data of Household Shelter ................................................................ 17
Table 6 Table format of Data of Apartment Units & Data of Storey Shelter ........................... 18
Table 7 Table format of Gross Floor Area Summary .............................................................. 23
Table 8 Table format for summary of existing trees/ single stem palms (for DC Submission) 57
Table 9 Table format for summary of existing trees/ single stem palms (for BP Submission) 60
FIGURES
Figure 1 Schematic diagram showing the steps in preparing the 3D CAD model for
submission ................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2 Sample of new erection project with name of plan indicated at the bottom ............... 5
Figure 3 Sample of A&A project / project for re-submission (plan and 3D views) .................... 7
Figure 4 Sample of project for re-submission (plan view for storey with no amendments) ...... 7
Figure 5 Sample of site plan view in BIM model ..................................................................... 10
Figure 6 Sample floor plan with indication of platform levels and room tags ......................... 11
Figure 7 Sample of floor plan with elevation and section line or marker (highlighted in BLUE)
.................................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 8 Sample of elevation or sectional view ...................................................................... 12
Figure 9 Sample of layout view with QPs declaration and companys profile (BCA BP
submission) .............................................................................................................. 13
Figure 10 Sample floor plan with setback distance envelop .................................................. 14
Figure 11 Sample floor plan with trellis ................................................................................... 15
Figure 12 Sample floor plan with down-hang beam ............................................................... 15
Figure 13 Sample of CD Shelter declaration endorsement with standard approval stamp.... 17
Figure 14 Sample of layout view with QPs declaration and companys profile (URA
submission) .............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 15 Sample floor plan view (a close-up) with space boundary (in BLUE) for GFA
calculation ................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 16 Sample of layout view with QPs declaration and companys profile (FSSD BP
submission) .............................................................................................................. 53
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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose of Document
The objective of this Document is to assist qualified persons (QPs) in developing
BIM models to meet new requirements of Building Information Model (BIM)
submission. It describes the requirements and guidance for creating BIM with
specific object types, associated properties and presentation format to the following
regulatory agencies for visual processing:
a. Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
b. Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
c.
National Environment Agency (NEA)
d. Public Utility Board (PUB)

e. Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD)
f.
National Parks Board (NParks)
g. Land Transport Authority (LTA)

h. Housing and Development Board (HDB)
i.
JTC Corporation
Note: The respective regulatory agency reserves the right to reject and request
for necessary correction of any required deliverables or formats that do
not meet the requirements.
1.2. Scope
This submission guideline contains a list of requirements written in a concise form to
guide QPs in preparing BIM submission to the above mentioned regulatory
agencies. It is by no means an exhaustive list of requirements of the building works
which must be complied with when making a building plan or planning submission.
The items in this Standard Guideline may also be amended or revoked when new
written laws come into force. For more information or enquiries on the specific
submission requirements, please consult the appropriate regulatory agency above.
CAD vendors and retailers have developed their own application dependent user
manuals. These user manuals should be read carefully as this Document cannot
take into account all the special features of individual BIM application. For any
submission requirements mentioned in the Appendices that require customisations
to a certain extent, QPs are also advised to make reference to the training materials
distributed or to consult the respective software vendor for any enquiries on the
application. If there are contradictions between this submission guideline and
vendors instructions, BCA BIM team shall be contacted for clarification.
Copyright 2010 Building and Construction Authority. All Rights Reserved.

2. General Requirements
2.1. Deliverable Format
QPs are required to submit BIM saved in the file format, as summarised in Table 1,
upon submission to each of the above mentioned regulatory agencies.
Note: All BIM e-submission through CORENET e-Submission System is
limited to not more than 100MB per file per submission. If the file size is
larger than 100MB, QPs are requested to deliver in CD-ROM to the
respective agency.
Table 1 Accepted file format in BIM submission for regulatory approval

Regulatory Agencies
1) All BIM submissions to URA
Accepted File Format for BIM Submission

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a. A single BIM in the native format :
i. Autodesk Revit (.rvt); or
ii. Graphisoft ArchiCAD (.pla)
b. A single light-weighted file format, as
published from the similar BIM native file:
i. DWF (.dwf); or
ii. PDF (.pdf)
2) BIM submissions to other

regulatory agencies:
a. BCA;
b. CBPU;
c. PUB;
d. FSSD;
e. NParks;
f. LTA;
g. HDB (if any); and
h. JTC
a. A single light-weighted file format, as

published from the similar BIM native file:
i. DWF (.dwf); or
ii. PDF (.pdf)
Remarks
For Major project (e.g. phase
condominium development),
separate BIM native files can be
submitted for each building block.
However, a SITE BIM file linking
all the buildings should be
submitted.
The respective regulatory agency

reserves the right to request BIM
native file for verification, ONLY if
necessary.
All drawing views below should be compiled in a single DWF/PDF file. Refer to
Appendix C for detailed steps in publishing to DWF/PDF.
a. Plans, elevations, sections, layout views or sheets (refer to Appendix A
for specific requirements from each regulatory agency); and
b. A 3D model.
These are based on the IFC certified BIM applications that are commonly used by the local industry and are
prepared for BIM submission to-date by going through a series of pilot runs with the authority. The accepted file
format may be expanded when new BIM vendor(s) has met the requirements and ready for local BIM submission.

STEP 4
Collect Submission Template from

CORENET BIM Team
Eg.: Revit template (.rte); or
ArchiCAD template (.tpl)
Submission to Agencies
(i) ONE BIM (.rvt or .pla) + DWF/ PDF; or
(ii) ONE DWF/ PDF
STEP 3
STEP 1
CORENET Environment:
Pre-check & Save File

Save native file & export views to DWF/
PDF
**Refer to Table 1
STEP 2
BIM Environment:
Design, Model & Customise Views
Follow submission requirements
Figure 1 Schematic diagram showing the steps in preparing the 3D CAD model for submission
2.2. Model Scale

All 3D CAD models or BIM submitted for approval have to be drawn in real size as
built (1:1) in metric scale.
2.3. Model Orientation and Site Configuration

The site, building model or its adjacent buildings should be drawn in the real
orientation or spatial coordinate system and with reference to Singapore Standard
Datum (>100M), rather than project reference level at zero ground.
2.4. Standard Naming of File and Drawing Views

File naming convention below (as modified from SS CP83 Part 3) should be used
for all project files submitted:
Sample:
Project ID
M L P 1
Author
Zone
0 1
Version
User-defined
Table 2 Naming convention for each 3D model or BIM file submitted

Name of Field
Project Identification
Author
Indicators
ACELM-
Description
User defined field for the project
Architect
Civil engineer
Electrical engineer
Land surveyor
Mechanical engineer

NSTVXNN
Zone (or Block)
-ABC-
Version (Revision/
Submission)
User-defined (Optional)
Equipment supplier
Structural engineer
Telecommunication/ Signal engineer
Other disciplines
Contractor
where, N: zone or block number
e.g.: 01 for Block 1
A1 for Zone A1
For all blocks
st
1 submission
nd
2 submission
rd
3 submission
User defined code for in-house applications
(optional field)
Within each DWF/PDF or BIM model (either RVT or PLA) submitted to the
regulatory agencies, all its related drawing views (plans, elevations, sections and 3D
views) and layouts (contain only data information such as qualified persons
declarations and schedules) should follow the naming convention below:
Note: Follow the submission template provided and it should give you a guide
to begin.
Sample:
Agency
Type of View
B C A - _
View Name
ST
S T O R E Y
Table 3 Naming convention for each drawing view

Name of Field
Agency
Indicators
BCA
URA
CBPU
PUB
FSSD
NParks
LTA
HDB
Type of View
SP
FP
FE
FX
DT
3D
LV
View Name
ST
Description
Building and Construction
Authority
Urban Redevelopment
Authority
Central Building Plan Unit
Public Utility Board
Fire Safety and Shelter
Department
National Parks Board
Land Transport Authority
Housing and Development
Board
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Elevation
Section
Details
3D View
Layout View (should contain
only data information, e.g.:
QPs declarations and
schedules)
STOREY; or

ND
2 STOREY; or
RD
3 STOREY; or
TH
N STOREY; or
LOWER ROOF; or
ROOF
MEZZANINE N
BASEMENT N
ELEVATION N or N ELEVATION
SECTION N
ARCHITECTS DECLARATION; or
ENGINEERS DECLARATION; or
QPS DECLARATION
SUMMARY OF GFA; or
SUMMARY OF INCENTIVE GFA; or
SUMMARY OF X
where, N: Storeys number
where, N: Mezzanines number

where, N: Basements number
where, N: Directions
(e.g.: East, West, North, South;
or 1, 2, 3, 4)
where, N: Sections number
Where, X: Schedules Name
2.5. Annotations and Dimensions

Except for 3D model view, all other submitted views such as plans, elevations and
sections should be indicated clearly with the necessary annotations, dimensions,
scalebar and north point, as specified by the respective regulatory agency in
Appendix A. Within each of the model view, QPs are also required to include the
related name of view, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Sample of new erection project with name of plan indicated at the bottom
2.6. Last Saved Model or Last Saved View

Checking and approval from the regulatory agencies is based on the Last Saved
Model, together with the Last Saved View of site plans, floor plans, elevations and
sections submitted. Therefore, QPs are to ensure that the following items are
checked upon submission:
a. Maximum extent is saved for each drawing view;
b. No hidden objects or annotations;
c.
Any link (3D model or BIM saved in other file) that is considered part of
the submission is bind as a single integrated BIM;
d. All other external references, irrelevant drawing layers, objects,

annotations, draft work and construction lines, which are not part of the
constructed building elements, are to be removed or purged upon
submission; and
e. No propriety fonts are used for annotations and all the fonts should be
legible; and
f.
All objects and annotation in each phase were displayed in the last saved
view.
2.7. Model for Addition and Alteration Works/ Re-submission

(URA)/ Amendments
The same BIM model (with changes incorporated to comply with the requirements)
should be used in resubmission (i.e. no shifting of spatial coordinate system in the
re-submitted model). The revised submission should be indicated clearly in the
name of BIM file submitted, following the format at Section 2.4.
For any plan of alteration or addition to an existing building, or, re-submission for
regulatory approval, all the building objects or elements should be demarcated
clearly by colours in Table 4 (in accordance with SS CP83 Part 5):
Table 4 Colours used for A&A project

Colour
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Usage
Proposed elements
Existing elements
Deleted elements
Any building works which are to be deleted, removed or demolished must be shown
in dotted lines on the plans and presented in a manner that can be easily identified
or distinguished, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3 Sample of A&A project / project for re-submission (plan and 3D views)
QPs should include a complete set of all related model views (plans, elevations,
sections and 3D views) in every submission, including the re-submission of
amendments. For any model view which contains NO amendments, a box indicating
that this is For Reference ONLY shall be placed on the top right corner of the
model view, and all its building objects or elements shall be demarcated with CYAN
colour, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Sample of project for re-submission (plan view for storey with no amendments)

3. High-Level Modelling Requirements (Optional)

BIM is typically defined by a hierarchy of objects that contain the most intelligence to
catalog the physical and characteristics of design and construction. The 3D modelling as
practiced in the industry today normally contains only the 3D geometric objects, which
comprises the foundation of BIM, but lacking in a wide array of information associated
with each of these building elements and systems. For instance, walls are created using
the applications Wall Tool, slabs using the Slab tool, and so on.
This section is not intended to prescribe a step-by-step method to create 3D BIM, but to
highlight best practices in creating 3D BIM enriched with information of objects or building
elements.
3.1. BIM Objects and Properties

In BIM environment, there are a few items that QPs should understand and are
advised to follow:
a. Objects and elements should be created using the designated toolset in
BIM application. For example, Slab tool should be used to draw floor
slabs only, but not the walls and columns. In cases where such tools are
not available, or they are limited in some way (e.g. some applications
cannot create sloped beam), the QPs should create a generic object that
can be assigned the correct Building Element type. The ability of BIM
applications to manage components and spaces with complex geometric
shapes varies, thus QPs are advised to work with their vendors to
understand the limitation and workaround, if any;
b. For a multi-storey building, the objects and building elements, such as
wall and column, should be split into level and drawn on floor-by-floor
basis. These elements should not span more than one storey and should
be trimmed to the bottom surface of the elements above (e.g. beam,
ceiling, floor slab, etc);
c.
Objects are defined by their own properties or attributes. For example,

wall objects must include the interior and exterior property. Most BIM
applications will incorporate this, either as shared parameters or add-on
module, which may require the QPs to set the property value in some
cases. Please refer to respective vendors documentation for instructions
on how this property is set; and
d. In some BIM applications, certain properties of objects and building

elements are set using layers. For instance, separation between exterior

and interior walls is done using layers. QPs are encouraged to consult
their respective BIM vendor about drawing layer strategies that will
support drawing production and the BIM requirements outlined in this
submission guideline, and if or how these can impact the object
properties.
Note: This section only applies to any BIM applications that use layers
as the primary mechanism for filtering and structuring content.
3.2. Spaces and Zones

Space is also a 3D object in BIM and normally represented in plan drawing view
with a room tag (Figure 5), while several spaces of similar function can be grouped
to form a zone. QPs are advised to follow the best practice recommended below:
a. The space is typically defined by the inside faces of its bound building
elements (e.g. walls, floors and ceilings). To align with the outer face of
the exterior walls (in accordance with URA requirements for GFA
calculation), QPs have to define the external boundary lines of either the
rooms or unenclosed spaces (e.g. balconies and terraces), using the
special tools provided by the BIM applications. QPs should consult the
vendors to learn the recommended method for creating space objects;
and
Note: QPs must ensure that space object geometry is updated to
maintain its alignment with the surrounding walls, floors or
ceilings, if these space-bounding elements are moved.
b. Spaces should be defined and modelled with a vertical extent from the
finished floor to the finished ceiling. If the spaces (e.g. balcony and
terrace) are unbounded by physical elements, the height should be set
equal to the height of adjacent spaces at the same building floor.
Note: A typical modelling error is to model the spaces with zero
height.

Appendix A Specific Submission Requirements

A-1 BCA Submission Requirements
1. Building Plan (BP)
1.1. All Floor Plan Views
All floor plans (inclusive of site plan) should have the structural grid lines and
dimensions to show the total length or width of the building, as well as the distance
between structural columns. The boundary lines verged in RED should also be
included as shown in Figure 5.
1.2. Site Plan View

In specific, site plan shall show the following (also shown in Figure 5):
1.2.1. Building Outline

The outline of building to be erected/ building in which works are to be
carried out.
1.2.2. Road Names

Names of the adjacent roads and streets should be included.
1.2.3. Town Subdivision, Mukim and Lot Numbers

The site plan shall annotate the number of lot and adjoining lots and the
Mukim or Town Subdivision number of the lot.
1.2.4. Dimensions
There shall be indication of building setback and distance between the new
building to be erected or the building works to be carried out and its
adjacent lot boundary.
1.2.5. Ingress and Egress to the Site
Figure 5 Sample of site plan view in BIM model
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1.3. Floor Plan View

In specific, the floor plan shall show the following:
1.3.1. Platform Level

Floor plans shall include the indication of drop or different leveling at the
rooms or spaces (as shown in Figure 6).
1.3.2. Rooms Tag

Space objects are normally represented in plan drawing view with a room
tag, depending on the tools available in each BIM application. As shown in
Figure 6, each room should be tagged with clear annotation of:
a. the purpose of each room or space in the building;
b. the space to be air-conditioned or mechanically ventilated;
c.
the toilet or parking lots for disabled people; and
d. the location of equipment, plant room and water tank room.
Figure 6 Sample floor plan with indication of platform levels and room tags
1.4. All Elevation and Section Views

As shown in Figure 7 & 8, the elevation and section line(s) or marker(s) shall be
displayed on the floor plans. Every elevation or section view, whichever is relevant,
shall show the following:
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a. floor-to-floor height;
b. maximum building height in AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level);
c. height of ceiling;
d. headroom;
e. window sills;
f. staircase railing;
g. equipments; and
h. parapet walls.
Figure 7 Sample of floor plan with elevation and section line or marker (highlighted in BLUE)
Figure 8 Sample of elevation or sectional view
1.5. Layout Views or Sheets
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Layout views or sheets are meant as a platform to deliver only data related
information. QPs should include the following items in the layout views or sheets:
1.5.1. Title Block

As shown in Figure 9, the title block on the right hand side of the layout
sheet should contain the information of the project, such as submission
number, project information, companys profile and revision number.
1.5.2. Qualified Persons Declaration

Declarations of each qualified person (refer to the Appendix B for QPs
declaration required by each regulatory agency) from different discipline or
company should be included and created on separate layout sheets.
Note: Follow the submission template provided and it should have all the
approving stamp and declaration statements prepared for you.
Figure 9 Sample of layout view with QPs declaration and companys profile (BCA BP submission)
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2. CD Shelter (HS/SS)
2.1. All Floor Plans Views
Similar to Appendix A-1 Section 1.1.
2.2. Site Plan View

Similar to Appendix A-1 Section 1.21-1.24.


Floor plans shall show the location of shelter/s and non-shelter/s and shall
also include the indication of drop or different leveling at the rooms or
spaces.
2.3.2. Rooms Tag

Each room shall be tagged with clear annotation of the purpose of each
room or space in the building.
2.3.3. Setback Distance Envelop

Setback distance envelop of shielding slab immediately above the shelter
under consideration shall be shown, i.e. if the shelter is located at the 1
storey, the setback distance envelop shall be shown on the 2
nd
st
storey plan
(See Figure 10).
Figure 10 Sample floor plan with setback distance envelop
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2.3.4. Steel/ RC Trellis

Location and dimension of steel/RC trellis if it is introduced to make up for
shortfall in setback distance (See Figure 11).
Figure 11 Sample floor plan with trellis
2.3.5. Down-hang Beams

Length of the down-hang beam if it is used to adopt a shorter setback
distance (See Figure 12).
Figure 12 Sample floor plan with down-hang beam
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2.4. All Elevation and Section Views

2.5. Detailed Plans and Sections of Shelter

In specific, the detailed plans and sections of shelter shall show the following:
2.5.1. Plan of shelter

a. Size of shelter, area and volume;
b. Wall thickness;
c.
Door location/door size/door nib;
d. Ventilation sleeves location;

e. Fixtures in the shelter;
f.
Routing and penetration of services;
g. Earth abutting the shelter;

h. Dimension of strengthen ceiling slab in front of shelter (for high-rise
development);
i.
Size of rescue/blast hatch (for storey/staircase shelter);
j.
RC shielding wall (for storey/staircase shelter); and
k.
MV duct (for staircase shelter).
2.5.2. Sections of the shelter

a. Ceiling slab, base slab, intermediate slab, staircase waist thickness;
b. Clear height of shelter;
c.
Door position;
d. Height of ventilation sleeves;

e. Size of down-hang beam (if applicable);
f.
Dimension and spacing of trellis (if applicable);
g. Dimension and thickness of strengthen ceiling slab in front of shelter

(for high-rise development); and
h. Indication of shelter and non-shelter compartments.

Layout views or sheets are meant as a platform to deliver only data related
information. QPs should include the following items in the layout views or sheets:
2.6.1. Title Block

Similar to Appendix A-1 Section 1.5.1.
2.6.2. Standard Approval Stamp
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Shelter plans shall bear the standard approval stamp on the right-hand
column on the layout sheet (See Figure 13). Please note the difference
from Appendix A-1 Section 1.5.

Refer to Appendix B for QPs declaration required by each regulatory
agency.
Figure 13 Sample of CD Shelter declaration endorsement with standard approval stamp
2.6.4. Schedule or Table

a. For development with household shelter/s, the following table shall be
included in the layout sheet.
Table 5 Table format of Data of Household Shelter
Dwelling Unit
Type
GFA of Unit
2
(m )
Data of Household Shelter

No. of HS
Area of No. of Square
2
HS (m )
Units #
Volume of
3
HS (m )
*Legend
Note:
HA: HS Aboveground
HB: HS Basement
# Applicable for HS which are trapezoidal
Shelter
Type*
No. of square units (0.6m x 0.6m) used for the

assessment of trapezoidal or L-shaped HS
For more details refer to Technical Requirements for HS
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b. For development with storey/staircase storey shelters, the following
tables shall be included in the layout sheet.
Table 6 Table format of Data of Apartment Units & Data of Storey Shelter
Data of Apartment Units
2
Dwelling Unit Type
GFA of Unit (m )
Storey
Unit
Type
No. of Person
Data of Storey Shelter (including Staircase Storey Shelter)

2
3
Total Nominal
Area of SS (m )
Volume of SS (m )
Occupancy
Required
Provided Required
Provided
2
3
(TNO)
(TNO x 0.6m )
(TNO x 1.8m )
Shelter Type+
+Legend
SA: SS Aboveground
SB: SS Basement
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A-2 URA Submission Requirements

1. General Requirements for All URA Submissions
All floor plans (inclusive of site plan) should have the structural grid lines and dimensions
to show the total length or width of the building, as well as the distance between
structural columns (Figure 5).
1.1. Site Plan View

In specific, the site plan shall show the following.
a. Cadastral based (with details of Lot Number, Lot Boundary etc) site plan
with a surrounding radius range of 10m to 50m shall be incorporated. If
this is not possible, applicants are to provide a cadastral key plan as an
insert or submit a scanned copy of cadastral key plan separately;
b. Site boundary should be indicated clearly in RED colour;
c.
All building setbacks, building outline and basement outlines shall be

indicated;
d. All building plots, and area for communal use/open space for building
coverage and communal open space calculations shall be shown as
separate plots;
e. Parcels of land for vesting such as road widening and drainage reserve
etc shall be shown as separate plots;
f.
Road reserve lines and drainage reserve lines shall be indicate clearly on
plan;
g. Existing ground levels for the subject site and adjoining sites immediately
across the common boundaries (more than 1m beyond the subject site) &
proposed platform levels shall be indicated;
h. Retaining walls or boundary wall , if any, shall be indicated;
i.
Buffer zone provisions(Green buffer and physical buffer lines with

dimensions) and 2 m planting strip shall be indicated clearly;
j.
Access arrangement, road name text, road centre lines, road kerbs and
road categories shall be indicated clearly; and
k.
Plot boundaries and plot numbers of right of way/easement, parkway

reserve, if applicable, shall be indicated clearly.

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Floor plans shall include the indication of drop or different leveling at the
rooms or spaces (as shown in Figure 6).
1.2.2. Rooms Tag

As shown in Figure 6, each room should be tagged with clear annotation of
the purpose of each room or space available.
1.3. Elevation and Section Views

As shown in Figure 7 & 8, the elevation and section line(s) or marker(s) shall be
displayed on the floor plans. Every elevation or section view, whichever is relevant,
a. Floor-to-floor height;
b. Maximum building height in AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level);
c.
Basement protrusions, if any;
d. Lines of existing ground level; and

e. Retaining walls, if any.

QPs should include the following items in the layout views or sheets:
1.4.1. Title Block


Refer to the Appendix B for QPs declaration required by each regulatory
agency.
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Figure 14 Sample of layout view with QPs declaration and companys profile (URA submission)
2. GFA Calculation Plan

Separate calculation plans/area plans and drawing views shall be provided for all the
required calculations. All calculations shall be based on the latest Handbook on Gross
Floor Area (http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dcdgfahb_d0e4.htm).

In specific, the floor plan submitted for GFA approval shall include the following:
a. Areas Tag showing the usage and floor area of each demarcated area
that are to be included in the GFA calculation. Boundary lines of the
Areas tag shall follow the current GFA guidelines (e.g. to include the
thickness of external walls). To do this, QPs are required to define the
external boundary lines of either the areas or unenclosed spaces (e.g.
balconies and terraces), using the tools as provided by the BIM
applications (please refer to the vendors documentations on how this
can be done);
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Figure 15 Sample floor plan view (a close-up) with space boundary (in BLUE) for GFA calculation
b. Service Ducts without floor slabs and voids shall be indicated clearly with
crosses;
c.
If applicable, details calculations on quantum use and secondary use

shall be incorporated (please refer to latest Handbook on Gross Floor
Area (http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dcdgfahb_d0e4.htm) for details
of these areas);
d. If applicable, details calculations on area to be computed over and above

the Master Plan allowable gross plot ratio shall be incorporated(please
refer
to
latest
Handbook
on
Gross
Floor

of these areas);
e. If applicable, detailed calculations on GFA exemption items shall be
incorporated (please refer to latest Handbook on Gross Floor
of these areas);
f.
Detailed calculations on Building Coverage and Communal Open Space

shall be incorporated.
2.2. Schedule or Table

A summary of GFA breakdown, GFA Exempted, Incentive GFA, Building
Coverage and Communal Open Space computations (as shown below) shall be
tabulated and dragged-and-dropped to the layout sheet before saving the BIM
native file and publishing to DWF/PDF for submission.
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Table 7 Table format of Gross Floor Area Summary
Blk
No.
1
Storey
GFA
2
(m )
SUMMARY OF GROSS FLOOR AREA

2
Breakdown of Gross Floor Area (m )
Commercial Residential
Hotel
Industry Warehouse
Basement
st
1 Storey
nd
2 Storey
rd
3 Storey
Roof
Subtotal:
st
1 Storey
nd
2 Storey
rd
3 Storey
Roof
Subtotal:
Total:
Quantum (%):
Blk No.
1
GFA
2
(m )
Sky Terrace
Basement
1st
2nd
3rd
Roof
Subtotal:
Basement
1st
2nd
3rd
Roof
Subtotal:
Total:
Blk No.
1
Storey
SUMMARY OF GFA EXEMPTED

Breakdown of Incentive* GFA
Carpark
Communal
Thru Block /
Covered
Residual
Landscaped
Upp Level
Walkways
Areas
Areas
Linkages
Storey
GFA
2
(m )
SUMMARY OF INCENTIVE GFA

Breakdown of Incentive* GFA
Eg.:
Balcony
Basement
1st
2nd
3rd
Roof
Subtotal:
Basement
1st
2nd
3rd
Roof
Subtotal:
Total:
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Site Coverage Computation
0.00 sq.m
1. Site Area
2. Plots to be Excluded
Road reserve
0.00 sq.m
Drainage reserve
0.00 sq.m
Others
0.00 sq.m
Total
0.00 sq.m
0.00 sq.m
3. Net site area ( item1 - Total of item2 )
4. Site Coverage Area
Block 1
0.00 sq.m
Block 2
0.00 sq.m
Block 3
0.00 sq.m
Block 4
0.00 sq.m
Block 5
0.00 sq.m
Block 6
0.00 sq.m
Block 7
0.00 sq.m
Block 8
0.00 sq.m
Ancillary Building
0.00 sq.m
Club House
0.00 sq.m
ESS
0.00 sq.m
Guard House
0.00 sq.m
Car parking shed
0.00 sq.m
Total
0.00 sq.m
Site Coverage Area

Net Site Area
5. Proposed Site Coverage (%)
X 100%
0.00%
Communal Open Space Computation

0.00 sq.m
1. Net Site Area
2.
Items not counted as Communal Open

Space Area
Buildings and other ancillary

structures which are already included
in site coverage
0.00 sq.m
Driveways & car parks
0.00 sq.m
Fire-engine hard-standing ground
0.00 sq.m
Voids at ground level overlooking

basements (void space)
0.00 sq.m
Private enclosed space
0.00 sq.m
Total
0.00 sq.m
3. Communal Open Space (Net Site Area - Total of item 2)
0.00 sq.m
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4. Communal Open Space (%)
Communal Open Space Area

Net Site Area
X 100%
0.00%
3. Proposal /Diagrammatic Plan for Subdivision of Lands/Strata

Subdivision Buildings
The requirements are:
a. Existing lot boundaries shall be shown by dotted lines together with their lot
number shall be indicated on proposal plan;
b. Boundaries of land to be subdivided shall be indicated;
c. All proposed new lot boundaries with dimensions shall be indicated;
d. All building plots and parcels of land for vesting such as splay corner, road
widening, drainage reserve, etc shall be shown as separate plots
e. All building setback dimensions shall be indicated on proposal plan;
f. All plot boundaries and plot numbers for right of way/easement if applicable,
shall be indicated on proposal plan; and
g. Strata unit boundary shall be indicated on floor plans for strata subdivision.
4. Landscape Plan
4.1. Site or Floor Plan View
In specific, the landscape plan is to be submitted with the application for
submission with covered communal landscaped area, landscaped deck or sky
terrace. The plan shall include the following:
a. Location and species of proposed small to medium size shade trees are to
be shown on plan;
b. A legend for the proposed trees shall be provided
c. Sections showing the depth of the planting beds;
d. All proposed green buffer/planting verges shall be indicated as tree planting
strip only;
e. Widths of all proposed planting provision provided shall be indicated; and
f. All slopes shall be shown on plan with standard symbols. The gradients of
all proposed slopes should also be clearly indicated.
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A-3 NEA-CBPU and PUB Submission Requirements

The individual section below covers the specific presentation requirements necessary
for each of the drawing views submitted to CBPU and PUB at the various stages
below:
1. Development Control;
2. Building Plan on Pollution Control;
3. Building Plan on Environmental Health;
4. Detailed Plan on Sewerage Works (Proposed Sewer/ Sewer Diversion
Works);
5. Detailed Plan on Sanitary Works (for Sanitary Plumbing & Drainage
System/ Sewer Connection);
6. Detailed Plan on Sewerage M&E Works;
7. Detailed Plan on Drainage Works Main Development Submission;
8. Detailed Plan on Drainage Works Proposed Roadside Drain/ Culvert;
9. As-built Plan for TOP/CSC Proposed Sewer/ Pumping Mains/ Sewer/
Pumping Main Diversion Works;
10. As-built Plan for TOP/CSC Sanitary Works (Sanitary Plumbing &
Drainage System/ Sewer Connection);
11. As-built Plan for CSC Proposed Roadside Drain/ Culvert;
12. As-built Plan for CSC Pumped Drainage System at Basement;
13. As-built Plan for CSC Internal Drain with Deviations;
14. Certified Survey Plan for CSC Development in the vicinity of/ affected by
Drainage Reserve; and
15. URA Approved Sub-division Plan for CSC for Site affected by Drainage
Reserve.
1. Development Control
1.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan, location plan and site plan of development control shall
show the following:
1.1.1. Key Plan

a. Boundary of development site shall be edged RED; and
b. Outline of neighbouring development plots or buildings within 1km
radius shall be shown.
1.1.2. Location Plan

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b. Outline of neighbouring development plots or buildings and MRT tracks,
within a 100m radius shall be shown.
1.1.3. Site Plan

Layout of the site with boundary lines verged in RED.
a. Outline of adjacent buildings or structure;
b. Building setback from MRT track;
c. Existing sewers (including DTSS tunnels), pumping mains and
sewerage facilities, including their sizes, as reflected in
Sewerage Interpretation Plans, within 25m of development
boundary;
d. Building setback from sewers or pumping mains and setback
distance from structures or buildings;
e. Bin centre location and vehicular access;
f. Existing Drainage reserves, entrance culverts or roadside drains;
g. Proposed sewers or pumping mains or drains, sewer or
pumping main or drain diversion work, holding tank or sewage
treatment plant or pump sump;
h. Existing or proposed internal drains serving the development
site from summit points to its outlet connection to the existing or
proposed roadside drain or outlet drain; and
i. Existing road levels or ground levels at the outlet discharge point
of internal drains.

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In specific, all basement, 1 storey and higher storey plan of development control
1.2.1. Basement Plan

a. For industrial development, use of floor space for industrial processes or
activities;
b. Provision for pollution control equipment;
c. Toilets, refuse chute chambers, car washing bays, garage gully and oil
interceptor;
d. Food shops and grease traps;
e. Provision for pump sewerage system, if used water is generated;
f. All entrance or openings to the basement, platform levels, cut-off drains,
crest levels, threshold levels and drainage pump system;
g. Areas open to sky to be served by pumped drainage system; and
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h. Bin centre and vehicular access to the bin centre.
1.2.2. First Storey Plan

activities;
c. Bin centre and vehicular access to the bin centre;
d. Location of refuse chute chambers;
e. Existing, proposed and abandoned sewers, pumping mains, sewer
connection, including all their sizes, manholes, discharge chambers,
their top and invert levels, and their setback from buildings or structures;
f. The last inspection chamber, pipe sizethe top and invert of the last IC
and connecting manhole;
g. Reinforced concrete trench for sewer that do not meet building setback
requirement;
h. Drainage reserve and its alignment and width;
i. Common drains and its alignment and flow of existing common drain
within the development site, layout of internal drainage system and
discharge point to the public drains and the drain size;
j. Proposed or existing platform level, adjacent road/ground levels at the
outlet discharge points of internal drains; and
k. Link to MRT station and /or existing building link to MRT station, if any.
1.2.3. Second Storey to Highest Storey Plan (for industrial

buildings only)
activities; and
b. Provision for pollution control equipment.
1.3. Roof Plan View

In specific, the roof plan of development control shall show the following:
a. For industrial buildings, location of flue gas stacks and chimneys;
c. Private roof terraces, gardens, common areas, common staircases;
d. Refuse chute, refuse chute ventilation openings, maintenance access to
the refuse chute; and
e. Roof gutter or scupper drains (if any), parapet walls and railings.
1.4. Elevation View
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In specific, the elevation view of development control shall show the following:
a. For industrial buildings, location of flue gas stacks and chimneys;
c. Building height;
d. Sewer setback from building or structures;
e. Location of reinforced concrete trench;
f. Refuse chute ventilation openings, roof gutter or scupper drains (if any),
parapet walls, railings;
g. Bin centre and its height;
h. Drainage reserve, common drains, roadside or external drains, existing
and proposed boundary fence or walls; and
i. Structures closer than 2.0m from the edge of the Drainage Reserve.
2. Building Plan on Pollution Control

2.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan, location plan or site plan of pollution control shall show the
following:
2.1.1. Key Plan

2.1.2. Location Plan or Site Plan


In specific, all basement, 1st storey and higher storey plan of pollution shall show
the following:

a. All details or processes inside the basement of the building;
b. Trade effluent drainage or piping system to collect and convey trade
effluent generated;
c.
Location of trade effluent treatment plant;
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d. Location of trade effluent sampling sump or system and the
connection to the internal sanitary drainage system;
e. Open process areas which may cause contamination to rain water and
system to collect contaminated rain water and system of treatment
before discharge to open drain;
f.
Types and locations of fuel burning equipment;
g. Locations of air pollution control equipment;

h. Containment facility for storage tanks;
i.
Locations of toxic industrial water treatment and disposal facilities;
j.
Containment facilities for generator; and
k.
Car washing bays, garage gully or oil interceptor.

a. All details or processes inside the first storey of the building;
effluent generated;
c.

e. Location of Last Inspection Chamber (includes pH monitoring and
discharge control system);
f.
Open process areas which may cause contamination to rain water and
g. Types and locations of fuel burning equipment;

h. Locations of air pollution control equipment;
i.
Containment facility for storage tanks;
j.
Locations of toxic industrial water treatment and disposal facilities;
k.
Containment facilities for generator; and
l.
Air intake or exhaust points for mechanical ventilation system.
2.2.3. Second Storey to Highest Storey Plan

a. All processes or activities inside the second to highest storey of the
building;
effluent generated;
c.

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e. Open process areas which may cause contamination to rain water and
f.
Types and locations of fuel burning equipment;
g. Locations of air pollution control equipment;

h. Containment facility for storage tanks;
i.
Locations of toxic industrial water treatment and disposal facilities; and
j.
Air intake or exhaust points for mechanical ventilation system.
2.3. Roof Plan View

In specific, the roof plan of pollution control shall show the following:
a. Location of chimneys for the dispersion of flue gases;
b. Types and locations of fuel burning equipment;
c.
Stacks for the dispersion of exhaust gases;
d. Cooling towers location and its overflow or drain-off point; and

e. Locations of air pollution control equipment.
2.4. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation of pollution control shall show the following:
a. Flue gas stacks and chimneys;
b. Types and locations of fuel burning equipment;
c.
Building height;
d. Air pollution control equipment; and

e. Trade effluent treatment plant and toxic industrial water treatment and
disposal facilities.
3. Building Plan on Environmental Health

3.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan, location plan and site plan of environmental health shall
show the following:
3.1.1. Key Plan


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3.1.3. Site Plan

a. Neighbouring buildings;
b. Neighbouring clean and light industrial buildings (if any)
within 50m setback distance;
c.
Overhead MRT within 35m setback distance from building or

structure; and
d. Bin
centre
and
access,
swimming
pool
and
restaurant/foodshops.

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In specific, the basement, 1 storey and higher storey floor plan of environmental
health shall show the following:

a. Refuse chute chambers and sanitary facilities or toilets; and
b. Food shops.

a. MRT setback lines and distance;
b. Bin centre and access;
c.
Swimming pool, open spa or jacuzzi;
d. Refuse chute chambers and sanitary facilities or toilets;

e. Food shop and its kitchen or food preparation area, outdoor
refreshment area (if any) and washing area, sanitary pipes, drip tray,
double floor slab, hood and flue system and grease trap; and
f.
Common drain.

a. Swimming pool and restaurant;
b. Refuse chute chambers and sanitary facilities or toilets; and
c.
Food shop and its kitchen or food preparation area and washing area,
overhead sanitary pipes in food shop kitchens, drip tray, double floor
slab, hood and flue system.
3.3. Roof Plan View

In specific, the roof plan of environmental health shall show the following:
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a. Location and ventilation openings for refuse chutes, common areas,
maintenance access to refuse chutes;
b. Roof gutter or scupper drains (if any), parapet walls or railing, permanent
and safe access to the roof gutters or roof scupper drains; and
c.
Kitchen exhausts for foodshops.
3.4. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation view of environmental health shall show the following:
a. Refuse chutes and their ventilation openings, roof gutters or scupper
drains (if any), parapet walls, railings;
b. Building height;
c.
Bin centre; and
d. Proposed boundary fence or walls and common drain.
4. Detailed Plan on Sewerage Works (Proposed Sewer/ Sewer

Diversion Works)
4.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan and site plan of proposed sewer or sewer diversion works
4.1.1. Key Plan

4.1.2. Site Plan

a. Proposed or existing sewer or pumping main or diversion,
and their setback distance from building or structures or
Drainage Reserve or neighbouring lot;
b. Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated
on the plan) for existing or proposed sewer under building or
structures or with insufficient setback from building or
structures;
c.
Invert or top and pipe size levels of the connecting

manhole(s); and
d. Provision of pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment

plant.
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4.2. First Storey Floor Plan View

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In specific, the 1 storey floor plan of proposed sewer or sewer diversion works
a. Proposed or existing sewer or pumping main or diversion, and their
setback distance from building or structures or Drainage Reserve or
adjacent lot;
b. Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated on the plan)
for existing or proposed sewer under building or structures or with
insufficient setback from building or structures;
c.
Pipe size and invert or top levels of the connecting manhole(s); and
d. Provision of pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment plant.
4.3. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation view of sewer or sewer diversion works shall show the
following:
a. Headroom for overhanging structures or roof eaves above existing or
proposed sewer or pumping main;
b. Pipe size and invert levels of the existing or proposed sewer or pumping
mains and their setback distance from building or structures;
c.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated on the plan)

d. Pipe size and invert or top levels of the connecting manhole(s);

e. Building height;
f.
Proposed boundary fence or walls; and
g. Pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment plant.
4.4. Longitudinal Section View

In specific, the section view of sewer or sewer diversion works shall show the
following:
a. All existing or proposed manholes and sewers or pumping mains and its
materials, pipe sizes, distance, gradient and invert or top levels of
manhole with tumbling bay or backdrop connections (if any);
b. Method of laying and pipe haunching details; and
c.
Headroom clearance of overhanging or overhead structures.
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5. Detailed Plan on Sanitary Works (for Sanitary Plumbing &

Drainage System/ Sewer Connection)
5.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan and site plan of sanitary plumbing and drainage system or
sewer connection shall show the following:
5.1.1. Key Plan

5.1.2. Site Plan

a. Sewer connection and its pipe size, the invert and top levels
of last inspection chamber and the connecting manhole;
b. Existing sewer or pumping main and their setback distance
from building or structures;
c.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated

structures; and

plant.

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In specific, the basement, 1
strorey and higher storey floor plan of sanitary
plumbing and drainage system or sewer connection shall show the following:

a. All sanitary appliances or fittings and internal sanitary plumbing and
drainage system;
b. Provision of Sewerage pumping system; and
c.
Eating establishments and grease trap or sewage divertor, if any.

a. All sanitary appliances or fittings or soil and vent stack(s) and their
connection to inspection chambers;
b. Internal sanitary drainage system and its connection to existing or
proposed sewer or manhole;
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c.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated on the

plan) for existing or proposed sewer under building or structures or
with insufficient setback from building or structures;
d. Invert and top levels of the connecting manhole(s);

e. Existing sewer or pumping main and their setback from building or
structure; and
f.
Provision of pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment plant.

a. All sanitary appliances or fittings or soil and vent stack(s) and internal
sanitary plumbing and drainage system.
5.3. Roof Plan View

In specific, the roof plan of sanitary plumbing and drainage system or sewer
connection shall show the following:
a. Used water ventilation stacks;
b. Roof garden and window openings of penthouse units; and
c.
Potable water tank, if any.
5.4. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation view of sanitary plumbing and drainage system or sewer
connection shall show the following:
a. Sanitary plumbing and drainage system within the premises connected to
the sewerage system;
b. Sewer connection and its pipe size, the last inspection chamber and the
connecting manhole;
c.
Pipe size and invert or top levels of existing or proposed sewer or

pumping main, and the setback distance from building or structures;
d. Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs; and

e. Pump sump, sewage ejector tank, holding tank or sewage treatment
plant.
6. Detailed Plan on Sewerage M&E Works

6.1. Electrical Floor Plan View
In specific, the electrical drawings must be endorsed by LEW/ Electrical QP and
shall include the following:
a. Electrical Single Line Diagram;
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b. Electrical Control Schematic Diagram;
c.
Electrical Panel Diagram; and
d. Float Switches or Electrodes Level Arrangement Diagram and the

description of their operations.
6.2. Mechanical Floor Plan and Section View

In specific, the mechanical floor plan and sectional view shall show the following:
a. Dimension, size and material used for the equipments;
b. Pipe material and size;
c.
Discharge point of the pump system;
d. Make and model of pump;

e. Centre line of RSJ;
f.
Ventilation system;
g. Indicate the end point of vent pipe connection; and

h. Location of control panel.
7. Detailed Plan on Drainage Works Main Development

Submission
7.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all location plan and site plan of drainage works for main development
submission shall show the following:

b. Outline of neighbouring development plots or buildings and MRT
tracks, within 100m radius shall be shown.
7.1.2. Site Plan

Boundary of development site shall be edged in RED
a. Proposed platforms levels and road or ground levels at the
outlet discharge point of the internal drains;
b. Drainage reserves and common drains, which shall also be
dimensioned;
c.
Lots or plot number of development;
d. The alignment, type, size and flow direction of the existing

roadside drain or outlet drain adjacent to the development
site and existing common drain, if any;
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e. Internal drains incorporating flow direction and outlet
discharge points connecting to the existing drains; and
f.
If the development site is affected by common drain, the

following requirements are to be endorsed on site plan:
i. Surface
runoff
from
the
proposed
site
and
all
neighbouring lots shall continue to be allowed to

discharge through the common drain within the
premises; and
ii. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of
the common drain within their premises.

In specific, the basement and 1
st
storey floor plan of drainage works for main
development submission shall show or indicate the following:

a. Cut-off drains;
b. Crest level of entrances and openings comply with Code of Practice
on Surface Water Drainage and to indicate on plan;
c.
Pumped drainage system complies with Code of Practice on Surface

Water Drainage to indicate on plan;
d. Proposed basement platform level, fronting and adjacent road levels

of development;
e. Details of pumped drainage system shall be submitted separately for
PUB C&W Departments record;
f.
The areas in meter square (m ) which are exposed to ingress of

rainwater; and
g. Underground linkage to MRT Station or underground linkage to

development having underground linkage to MRT Station.

a. Proposed platforms levels for all areas;
b. Drainage reserves which shall also be dimensioned;
c.
Site boundary;
d. Road widening line and road levels;

e. Runoff from neighbouring lot and type, size of the common drain
affected by the development;
f.
Proposed or existing drainage provided for runoff from neighbouring

lot;
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g. Internal drains incorporating flow direction and outlet discharge points
connecting to the external drains;
h. Outlets discharge points of the proposed or existing internal drains
connecting to the existing or proposed drains; and
i.
Threshold level for all entrances or openings to the basement or

proposal linkage to underground MRT Station.
8. Detailed Plan on Drainage Works Proposed Roadside Drain/

Culvert
8.1. Site Plan View
All location plan and site plan of drainage works for proposed roadside drain or
culvert shall show or indicate the following:

8.1.2. Site Plan

Boundary of development site shall be edged RED.
a. Alignment and extent of proposed drain;
b. Highlight the proposed drain;
c.
Summit point and direction of flow of proposed drain;
d. Width and type of proposed drain;

e. Road reserve or widening line or boundary line;
f.
Drainage reserve lines with dimensions (if applicable);
g. Invert levels, top levels and road or ground levels;

h. Size and spacing of grating covers for closed drain; and
i.
Drop inlet chambers and scupper drains.

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In specific, the 1 storey floor plan of drainage works for proposed roadside drain
or culvert shall show or indicate the following:
c.

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f.

i.
8.3. Cross Sectional View

In specific, the cross section of drainage works for proposed roadside drain or
culvert shall show the following:
a. Boundary line or road reserve line and drainage reserve line, if applicable;
b. Clear width, minimum and maximum depth;
c.
Type and size of Dry Weather Flow channel;
d. Type of safety railings, if applicable;

e. Thickness of walls, top and base slab;
f.
Reinforced details and grade of concrete;
g. 300mm thick false bottom;

h. Weepholes, hardcore backing and geotextile;
i.
Lean concrete and hardcore sub base;
j.
Aluminum rungs, if applicable;
k.
Cross fall of benching;
l.
Cross section of ramp within maintenance access, if applicable;
m. Steel posts and chains across maintenance access, if applicable; and

n. Details of box drain connections within drainage reserve, if applicable.

In specific, the longitudinal section of drainage works for proposed drain/ culvert
a. Existing and proposed invert levels;
b. Soffit, coping, ground and road levels;
c.
Extent, size and type of proposed drain or culvert;
d. Gradient and direction of flow of proposed drain or culvert;

e. Clear depth and chainages; and
f.
Size and type of existing drain at both ends of the proposed drain or
culvert.
Slab Crossing Over Existing Drain shall show the following:

a. Cross section of proposed slab over drain;
b. Dimension clearance between cope of drain and soffit of slab;
c.
Dimension clearance between pile cap or footing and drain-wall;
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d. Endorsement on maintenance and removal of slab by owner as and
when required by PUB;
e. Safety railings, if applicable;
f.
Boundary line or road widening line;
g. Concrete paving on ground below the slab;

h. Cross fall of concrete paving; and
i.
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Show location of slab crossing on site or 1 storey plan.
9. As-built Plan for TOP/CSC Proposed Sewer/ Pumping Mains/

Sewer/ Pumping Main Diversion Works
9.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan and site plan of TOP/CSC sewer or pumping mains or
sewer or pumping main diversion works shall show the following:
9.1.1. Key Plan

9.1.2. Site Plan

a. Proposed or existing sewer or pumping main or diversion,
gradient, and their setback distance from building or
structures or Drainage Reserve or neighbouring lot;
b. Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated
structures;
c.
Invert and top levels of the connecting manhole(s); and

plant; and
e. Party maintaining.

st
In specific, the 1 storey floor plan of TOP/CSC sewer or pumping mains or sewer
or pumping main diversion works shall show the following:
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a. Proposed or existing sewer or pumping main or diversion, gradient, and
their setback distance from building or structures or Drainage Reserve or
adjacent lot;
b. Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated on the plan)
c.
Invert level of the connecting manhole(s); and
d. Provision of pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment plant.
9.3. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation view of TOP/CSC sewer or pumping mains or sewer or
pumping main diversion works shall show the following:
a. Headroom for overhanging structures or roof eaves above existing or
proposed sewer or pumping main;
b. Existing or Proposed Sewer or pumping mains setback distance from
building or structures;
c.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated on the plan)

d. Invert level of the connecting manhole(s);

e. Building height;
f.
Proposed boundary fence or walls; and

In specific, the longitudinal section view of TOP/CSC sewer or pumping mains or
sewer or pumping main diversion works shall show the following:
a. All existing or proposed manholes and sewers or pumping mains, pipe
sizes, material, pipe depth, gradient and platform levels, invert levels of
tumbling bay or backdrop connections to manholes;
b. Pipe haunching details and type of foundation;
c.
Method of construction (jacking, open cut, etc); and
d. Headroom clearance of overhanging or overhead structures.

Note: Legend for sewers or pumping mains or drainlines as follows.
Colour
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Usage
Deviations (Compared to Building Plan)
Existing (Compared to Building Plan)
Demolished or Abandoned sewers or drainlines (Compared to Building Plan)
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10. As-built Plan for TOP/CSC Sanitary Works (Sanitary

Plumbing & Drainage System/ Sewer Connection)
10.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all key plan and site plan of TOP/CSC sanitary works shall show the
following:
10.1.1. Key Plan

10.1.2. Site Plan

a. Sewer connection and its pipe size, the invert and top levels
of last inspection chamber and the connecting manhole;
b. Existing sewer or pumping main and their setback distance
from building or structures;
c.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated

structures;
d. Invert and top levels of the connecting manhole(s);

e. Proposed sewer or diversion, existing sewer and their
setback from building or structure, adjacent lot and Drainage
Reserve;
f.
Provision of pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment

plant; and
g. Party maintaining.

st
In specific, the basement, 1
storey and higher storey floor plan of TOP/CSC
sanitary works shall show the following:

a. Sanitary plumbing and drainage system within the premises
connected to the sewerage system;
b. Toilets, refuse chute chambers, car washing bays and garage gully;
c.
Sewerage pumping system;
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d. Platform levels; and
e. Eating establishments and grease trap or sewage divertor, if any.

a. Sanitary plumbing and drainage system and their gradient within the
premises connected to the sewerage system, sewer connection and
its pipe size, the last inspection chamber and the connecting manhole;
b. Double floor slab (including access opening) for sanitary pipes sited
over bedroom, living room, dining room and kitchen area;
c.
Sewer connection and its gradient, the last inspection chamber and
the connecting manhole;
d. Sanitary facilities or toilets;

e. Sewer or pumping main, gradient, and setback distance from building
or structures;
f.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs (annotated on the

plan) for existing or proposed sewer under building or structures or
with insufficient setback from building or structures;
g. Invert and top levels of the connecting manhole(s);

h. Proposed sewer or diversion, existing sewer and their setback from
building or structure, adjacent lot and Drainage Reserve; and
i.
Provision of pump sump or holding tank or sewage treatment plant.

a. Sanitary plumbing and drainage system within the premises
connected to the sewerage system;
b. Double floor slab (including access opening) for sanitary pipes sited
over bedroom, living room, dining room and kitchen area; and
c.
Sanitary facilities or toilets.
10.3. Roof Plan View

In specific, the roof plan of TOP/CSC sanitary works shall show the following:
a. Sanitary pipes and potable water tank; and
b. Vent stacks, roof garden and window openings of penthouse units.
10.4. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation view of TOP/CSC sanitary works shall show the following:
a. Sanitary plumbing and drainage system within the premises connected to
the sewerage system;
b. Double floor slab for sanitary pipes sited over bedroom, living room,
dining room and kitchen area;
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c.
Sewer connection and its pipe size, the last inspection chamber and the
connecting manhole;
d. Platform levels;
e. Existing or Proposed sewer or pumping main, gradient, and setback
distance from building or structures;
f.
Reinforced concrete trench with removable slabs; and

Note: Legend for sewers or pumping mains or drainlines as follows.
Colour
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Usage
11. As-built Plan for CSC Proposed Roadside Drain/ Culvert

In specific, the location and site plan of CSC proposed roadside drain or culvert
shall show or indicate the following:

11.1.2. Site Plan

Boundary of development site shall be edged RED.
c.

f.

i.

st
In specific, the 1 storey floor plan of CSC proposed roadside drain or culvert shall
show or indicate the following:
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c.

f.

i.
11.3. Cross Sectional View

In specific, the cross section of CSC proposed roadside drain or culvert shall show
the following:
a. Boundary line or road reserve line and drainage reserve line, if applicable;
b. Clear width, minimum and maximum depth;
c.
Type and size of Dry Weather Flow channel;
d. Type of safety railings, if applicable;

e. Thickness of walls, top and base slab;
f.
Reinforced details and grade of concrete;
g. 300mm thick false bottom;

h. Weepholes, hardcore backing and geotextile;
i.
Lean concrete and hardcore sub base;
j.
Aluminium rungs, if applicable;
k.
Cross fall of benching;
l.
Cross section of ramp within maintenance access, if applicable;
m. Steel posts and chains across maintenance access, if applicable; and

n. Details of box drain connections within drainage reserve, if applicable.

In specific, the longitudinal section of CSC proposed roadside drain or culvert shall
show the following:
a. Existing and proposed invert levels;
b. Soffit, coping, ground and road levels;
c.
Extent, size and type of proposed drain or culvert;
d. Gradient and direction of flow of proposed drain or culvert;

e. Clear depth and chainages; and
f.
Size and type of existing drain at both ends of the proposed drain or
culvert.
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Note: Legend for proposed roadside or culvert as follows:
Colour
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Usage
12. As-built Plan for CSC Pumped Drainage System at

Basement
st
In specific, the basement and 1 storey plan of CSC pumped drainage system

a. Storm water pump, storm water storage tank; and
st
b. Pipeline running from basement to outlet at 1 storey surface drain.

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a. Pipeline running from basement to outlet at 1 storey surface drain.
12.2. Elevation View

In specific, the elevation view of CSC pumped drainage system shall show the
following:
a. Storm water pump, storm water storage tank; and
st
b. Pipeline running from basement to outlet at 1 storey surface drain.

Colour
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Usage
13. As-built Plan for CSC Internal Drain with Deviations

In specific, the location and site plan of CSC internal drain with deviations shall
show or indicate the following:
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13.1.2. Site Plan

a. Internal drain deviations from the approved plan.

st
In specific, the basement and 1 storey plan of CSC internal drain with deviations


Colour
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Usage
14. Certified Survey Plan for CSC Development in the Vicinity of/
Affected by Drainage Reserve
In specific, the site plan of certified CSC survey plan shall show or indicate the
following:
a. Proposed structure or foundation which is less than 300mm away from
the Drainage Reserve; and
b. Lots numbers of the drainage reserve, if affected.
14.2. Cross Section View

In specific, the cross section view of certified CSC survey plan shall show or
indicate the followings.
a. Proposed structure or foundation which is less than 300mm away from
the Drainage Reserve.
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15. URA Approved Sub-division Plan for CSC for Site Affected
by Drainage Reserve
In specific, the site plan of URA approved sub-division plan for CSC shall show or
indicate the followings.
a. Sub-division Plan with separate lot number; and
b. Certified Survey Plan (CP) with separate lot number.
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A-4 FSSD Submission Requirements

1. General Requirements for All FSSD Submissions
The plans submitted under section 23 (1) of the Fire Safety Act shall consist of a location
plan, a site plan, a floor plan of each storey, a roof plan of the building and sectional and
elevational drawings of the building. All dimension and grid shall be indicated clearly on
plans.
When publishing to DWF/PDF, all plans submitted under section 23 (1) of the Fire Safety
Act shall be set to the following scales:
Note: Refer to your vendors instructions manual or Appendix C for tips in doing so.
a. Site plan 1:500;
b. Key or location plan 1:1000; and
c.
Plan of a building 1:100, except where the size of the building is too large
for the plan to be fit in the required standard size paper, the Commissioner
may allow the plan to be prepared to a scale not smaller than 1:200.
The scales and grid references shall be also indicated on all plans, sections and other
drawings.
1.1. Site Plan View

The plans shall contain or clearly identify and show in distinct colours for the
following:

a. the coloured location of the lot relative to neighbouring lots; and
b. the various roads constituting the access layout to the lot.
1.1.2. Site Plan

a. the means of access to the site and to the perimeter of each building
for fire fighting vehicles and equipment;
b. distances between each building or fire safety works and the relevant
lot boundaries, other proposed or existing buildings or installations on
the site;
c.
the location of existing and proposed internal fire-hydrants on the site;

and
d. any other feature on or in the vicinity of the site which is likely to be a

fire hazard or is likely to cause obstruction to fire fighting vehicles and
equipment and rescue operations.
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1.2. Floor Plan & Roof Plan View

The plans shall contain or clearly identify and show in distinct colours for the
following:
a. all room usage shall be indicated clearly on plan;
b. schematic drawings shall be included for the fire protection system
(fire zones);
c.
location of all the fire alarm panels, control valves and breeching inlets
etc;
d. clear statements indicating the proposed or existing use of every part;

e. details of all openings and voids penetrating floors including their
usage, dimensions and the nature and arrangement of enclosing walls
and barricades;
f.
clear statements indicating the design occupant load for that storey or
roof for which means of escape in case of fire have been provided in
accordance with the Fire Code;
g. the fire resistance ratings of all elements of structure, fire doors,

shutters, dampers and such other fire safety measures;
h. details of all means of escape to the external at ground level from
every part of the floor such as exit doors, corridors, passageways,
aisles, gangways, balconies, lobbies, ramps, exit passageways,
escape and fire fighting staircases and areas of refuge;
i.
locations of all existing and proposed fire lifts, fire lift lobbies, the Fire
Command Centre, fire pumps, water tank rooms and generator rooms;
j.
locations of all areas designated for the storage of flammable liquids

or gases, boiler rooms, transformer rooms and any other area of
special risk;
k.
the types and extent of provision of fire detection and alarm systems
and voice communications systems;
l.
clear statements indicating the type and ratings of all proposed or

existing portable fire extinguishers and their locations;
m. the type and extent of provision of hydraulic hosereels, sprinklers

systems, wet and dry rising mains and other fire extinguishing systems;
and
n. the type and extent of provision of smoke control and ventilation
systems and their related air or smoke shafts.
1.3. Elevation View
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In specific, the elevation views submitted for FSSD approval shall include the
following:
a. the provisions of fireman access panels on the external walls and
claddings; and
b. the clear distance of the external wall from the fire fighting vehicles
and equipment access, lot boundary, adjacent buildings and other
structures.
1.4. Section View

Cross-sectional views which are necessary to fully describe all details and
configurations of the proposed building or part thereof and of the proposed fire
safety works and shall include the following:
a. the full height of each storey and the depth of ceiling space;
b. details of all openings and voids penetrating floors including their
dimensions, usage and height of enclosing walls and barricades;
c.
details of the junction between the roof and any compartment walls;
d. the dimensions of treads and rises of staircases;

e. the dimensions of openings in external walls;
f.
the clear height of all structures or projections directly above the

access for fire fighting vehicles and equipment;
g. the clear distance of the external wall from the fire fighting vehicles
and equipment access, lot boundary, adjacent buildings and other
structures;
h. the types of materials used in and the thickness of all walls, floors,
roofs, ceilings, beams and other related parts of the building; and
i.
enlarged details of curtain walling at the junction with the typical floor
slab to show the provision of fire stopping or fire cavity barriers.
Note: Such other details, particulars or information relating to the building or fire
safety works as the Commissioner may require.

QPs should include the following items in the layout views or sheets:
1.5.1. Title Block


Refer to Appendix B for QPs declaration required by regulatory agency.
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Figure 16 Sample of layout view with QPs declaration and companys profile (FSSD BP submission)
2. Air-Conditioning, Mechanical Ventilation and Fire Protection

Works
Plans to be submitted for air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation and fire protection
works shall include the following:
a. key features of the building in which the system is to be installed the
particulars listed in regulations 6 and 7;
b. a schematic diagram of the overall system showing clearly the key features
and their functions, relative locations in the building, lots, sizes, capacities
and other essential information including the air distribution design
arrangement in the case of air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation
systems;
c.
the layout of the system on every floor plan showing clearly the various parts
and their functions, locations, arrangements, sizes, capacities and other
essential information;
d. necessary cross-sectional views as superimposed on the building or part

thereof to fully describe the details and configurations of the system;
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e. a colour scheme to clearly distinguish the various distinct parts of the system
and the different systems from one another;
f.
for air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems such additional details

as:
(i) the volumetric rate of flow of air at each point of inlet and outlet of
each system including those serving protected staircases, exit
passageways, lobbies, areas of refuge, the Fire Command Centre,
fire pump rooms, generator rooms, rooms used for the storage of
flammable liquids or gas or other areas of special risk;
(ii) the location of fire compartment walls, floors and air shafts;
(iii) the location of fire dampers;
(iv) the location of smoke detectors; and
(v) the location and function of other fire precautionary features.
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A-5 NParks Submission Requirements

1. General Requirements for all NParks Development Application
(DC) Submissions
to show the total length of width of the building.
1.1. Site Plan View

The site plan shall show the following:
a. Cadastral based (with details of lot numbers, lot boundary etc) site plan
with a surrounding radius of 10m to 50m shall be incorporated;
b. Names of the adjacent roads and streets;
c.
Site boundary should be indicated clearly in RED colour;
d. All building setbacks. The outline of building to be erected/building in

which works are to be carried out; and the outlines of all proposed
basements in BROWN colour;
e. All building plots, and area of communal use/open space for building
separate plots;
f.
Road reserve lines, drainage reserve lines, MRT lines, MRT protection
zones, if applicable, etc shall be indicated clearly on plan with dimensions;
g. Existing ground levels for the subject site and adjoining sites immediately
across the common boundaries and proposed platform levels;
h. Retaining walls, boundary wall and other proposed boundary fencings;
i.
Existing and proposed buffer zone provision (Green buffer and physical
buffer lines with dimensions) and 2m wide peripheral planting strips;
j.
Proposed gradients of green buffer and 2m peripheral planting strips;
k.
Types of ancillary structures, with height and width, within the green
buffer or 2m peripheral planting strips;
l.
All existing tree(s) (with tree species and girths) or single stem palm(s)
within the development boundary and within 10m from surrounding the
subject site;
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m. Existing tree(s), within the development boundary, to be retained should
be indicated clearly in GREEN colour, and existing tree(s) to be felled
should be indicated in YELLOW colour;
n. The proposed TREE PROTECTION ZONES (TPZ) for existing tree(s),
within the development, to be retained; the dimension (in radius) of each
TPZ is clearly indicated;
o. All existing roadside tree(s) or single stem palm(s) fronting the subject
site;
p. Existing roadside tree(s) or palm(s) to be retained should be indicated
clearly in GREEN colour, and existing roadside tree(s) or palms to be
felled should be indicated in YELLOW colour.
q. Crown spread of all existing trees within the development boundary,
especially those within the green buffer and 2m peripheral planting strips;
r.
road categories;
s.
Plot boundary and plot numbers of right of way/easement parkway

reserve, if applicable;
t.
Planting strips (with dimensions) at open surface at grade car parks;
u. MRT setback lines and distance;

v.
Existing and proposed underground services, for example: sewerage line,

newater pipes;
w. Ingress, egress to the site, access to bin centre and access to substation;
and
x.
Proposed/existing structures (with dimensions) within green buffer and

2m wide peripheral planting verge.
1.2. Elevation and Cross Section Views

The Elevation or cross section view shall show the following:
b. Basement protrusions, if any;
c.
Lines of existing ground level and proposed level;
d. Thickness of retaining wall, boundary wall or other type of boundary

fencing, wall base, soil depth;
e. Green buffer(s) (with dimension(s)) or/and 2m wide peripheral planting
strip;
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f.
Existing tree(s) with existing level(s) and proposed level(s);
g. Boundary line, road reserve line or drainage reserve, if applicable;

h. Services underground /above ground level to be shown;
i.
Dimensions of above mentioned elements; and
j.
Existing and proposed gradients of green buffer or/and peripheral

planting strip.

1.3.1. Title Block

Table(s) shows:
a. The species and girth of all the existing trees(s)/single stem palm(s)
within the subject site boundary, on neighbouring lots and all the existing
roadside tree(s)/single stem palm(s) abutting the development site.
(Refer to Tables below)
Table 8 Table format for summary of existing trees/ single stem palms (for DC Submission)
Serial no
Serial no
Existing Trees/Single Stem Palms within Development Site Boundary

Tree/Palm
Botanical
Girth Size
Propose to Propose
Reasons for
Number
Name of
to retain
removal
= < 1m
> 1m remove
tree/palm
(a)
(b)
Existing Trees/Single Stem Palms on Neighbouring Lots

(Up to a Distance of 5m from the Development Site Boundary)
Tree/Palm
Botanical
Girth Size
Propose
Propose
Number
Name of
to retain
= < 1m
> 1m to remove
tree/palm
(a)
(b)
Reasons
for removal
Existing Roadside Trees/Single Stem Palms Abutting The Development Site Boundary
(Up to a distance of 10m on Both Sides of the Boundary)
Serial no
Tree/Palm
Botanical
Girth Size
Propose
Propose
Reasons
Number
Name of
to retain
for
= < 1m
> 1m to remove
tree/palm
removal
(a)
(b)
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b. computation of ancillary structures that encroach into green buffer and
2m peripheral planting strip respectively;
c.
Area and soil depth of sky rise/rooftop greenery at each storey, if

applicable;
d. Computation of public open space area in a conventional housing

development, if applicable; and
e. Parcels of land for vesting such as road widening, drainage reserve line
and public open space etc shall be shown as separate plots.
1.5. Sky rise/Rooftop Greenery or Vertical Greenery

Boundaries of these greeneries are shaded in green lines.
2. General
Requirements
for
NParks
Building
Plan
(BP)
Submissions (excluding external works submissions)

to show the total length of width of the building.
2.1. Site Plan View

The site plan shall show the following:
a. Cadastral based (with details of lot numbers, lot boundary etc) site plan
with a surrounding radius of 10m to 50m shall be incorporated;
b. Names of the adjacent roads and streets, with road category indicated;
c.
Site boundary, road reserve line and drainage reserve line (if applicable)
should be indicated clearly in RED colours;
d. All building setbacks, the outline of building to be erected/building in

which works are to be carried out; and the outlines of all proposed
basements in BROWN colour;
e. All building plots, and area of communal use/open space for building
separate plots;
f.
Parcels of land for vesting such as road widening, drainage reserve line
and public open space etc shall be shown as separate plots;
g. Road reserve lines, drainage reserve lines, MRT lines, MRT protection
zones, if applicable, etc shall be indicated clearly on plan with dimensions;
h. Existing ground levels for the subject site and adjoining sites immediately
across the common boundaries and proposed platform levels;
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i.
Retaining walls, boundary wall and other proposed boundary fencings;
j.
Buffer zone provision (Green buffer and physical buffer lines with
dimensions) and 2m wide peripheral planting strip;
k.
Proposed gradients of green buffer and 2m peripheral planting strip;
l.
Types of ancillary structures, with height and width, within the green
buffer or 2m peripheral planting strip;
m. All existing tree(s) (with tree species and girths) or single stem palm(s)
within the development boundary and within 10m radius surrounding the
subject site;
n. Existing tree(s), within the development boundary, to be retained should
be indicated clearly in GREEN colour, and existing tree(s) to be felled
should be indicated in YELLOW colour.
o. The proposed TREE PROTECTION ZONES (TPZ) for existing tree(s),
within the development, to be retained; the dimension (in radius) of each
TPZ is clearly indicated;
p. All existing roadside tree(s) or single stem palm(s) fronting the subject
site;
q. Existing roadside tree(s) or palm(s) to be retained should be indicated
clearly in GREEN colour, and existing roadside tree(s) or palms to be
felled should be indicated in YELLOW colour.
r.
Crow spread of all existing trees within the development boundary,

especially those within the green buffer and 2m peripheral planting strip;
s.
road categories;
t.
Plot boundary and plot numbers of right of way/easement parkway

reserve, if applicable;
u. Planting strips (with dimensions) at open surface at grade car parks;

v.
MRT setback lines and distance;
w. Existing and proposed underground services, for examples: sewerage

line, newater pipes; and
x.
Ingress, egress to the site, access to bin centre and access to substation.
2.2. Elevation and Cross Section Views

The Elevation or cross section view shall show the following:
b. Basement protrusions, if any,
c.
Lines of existing ground level and proposed level;
d. Thickness of retaining wall, boundary wall or other type of boundary

fencing, wall base, soil depth;
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e. Green buffer(s) (with dimension(s)) or 2m wide peripheral planting strip;
f.
Existing tree(s) with existing level(s) and proposed level(s);
g. Boundary line, road reserve line or drainage reserve, if applicable; and

h. Existing and proposed gradients of green buffer or/and peripheral
planting strip.

2.3.1. Title Block

Table(s) shows:
a. the species and girth of all the existing trees(s)/single stem palm(s) within
the subject site boundary, on neighboring lots and all the existing
roadside tree(s)/single stem palm(s) abutting the development site.
(Refer to Tables below)
Table 9 Table format for summary of existing trees/ single stem palms (for BP Submission)
Serial no
Serial no
Existing Trees/Single Stem Palms within Development Site Boundary

Tree/Palm
Botanical
Girth Size
Propose to Propose
Reasons for
Number
Name of
to retain
removal
= < 1m
> 1m remove
tree/palm
(a)
(b)
Existing Trees/Single Stem Palms on Neighbouring Lots

(Up to a Distance of 5m from the Development Site Boundary)
Tree/Palm
Botanical
Girth Size
Propose to Propose
Number
Name of
to retain
= < 1m
> 1m remove
tree/palm
(a)
(b)
Reasons for
removal
Existing Roadside Trees/Single Stem Palms Abutting The Development Site Boundary
(Up to a Distance of 10m on Both Sides of the Boundary)
Serial no Tree/Palm
Botanical
Girth Size
Propose
Propose
Reasons for
Number
Name of
to retain
removal
= < 1m
> 1m to remove
tree/palm
(a)
(b)
b. computation of ancillary structures that encroach into green buffer and

2m peripheral planting strip respectively;
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c.
Area and soil depth of sky rise/rooftop greenery at each storey, if

applicable.
d. Computation of public open space area in a conventional housing

development, if applicable; and
e. Parcels of land for vesting such as road widening, drainage reserve line
and public open space etc shall be shown as separate plots.
2.5. Skyrise/Rooftop Greenery or Vertical Greenery

Boundaries of these greeneries are shaded in green lines, if applicable.
2.6. Tree Planting Plan

The tree planting plan shall include the following:
a. Green buffer and 2m wide peripheral planting strip, with dimensions;
b. Location and species of proposed trees or palms;
c.
A legend for the proposed trees or palms;
d. Types of ancillary structures with height and width shall be clearly shown;
and
e. All slopes (with gradients) shall be shown on plan with standard symbols.
3. General Requirements for NParks Certificate of Statutory

Completion (CSC) Submissions (excluding external works
submissions)
3.1. Site Plan
As built site plan for CSC shall show the following:
a. Site boundary and the road reserve line in RED colour;
b. Basement line in BROWN colour;
c.
All constructed building(s) and structures;
d. Underground/above-ground services;
e. green buffer, 2m peripheral planting strip and all ancillary structures
within the green buffer or w2m peripheral planting strip;
f.
The locations, species and girth size of tree(s) or palm(s) planted on site;
g. Existing tree(s) or palm(s) retained at site with provided TPZ;
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h. Ingress and egress to the site, access to bin centre and access to
substation, if applicable;
i.
Road reserve lines and drainage reserve lines, if applicable; and
j.
Retaining/boundary wall or other types of fencing.
3.2. Subdivision plan (for conventional housing development,

and Certified Survey Plan with lot numbers)
The subdivision plan approved by the Planning Authority, URA and the final
certified survey plan are to be submitted.
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A-6 LTA Submission Requirements

1. General Requirements for LTA/DBC (RAIL)
The individual section below covers the specific presentation requirements necessary for
each of the drawing views submitted to LTA (RAILS) at the various stages below:
For development site within the Railway Protection Zone:
a. Development Proposal;
b. Building Proposal;
c.
Engineering Work Proposal;
d. Certified Survey Plan;

For development site within the Railway Corridor:
a. Development Proposal;
b. Building Proposal;
c.
Engineering Work Proposal.
2. LTA/DBC (Rail) Development Proposal in Railway Protection

Zone
2.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all location and site plans of a development proposal shall show the
following:

a. Boundary of development site shall be edged RED.
2.1.2. Site and Layout Plans

a. Layout of the site with boundary lines verged in RED.
b. Standard declarations of Qualified Person as stipulated in Part II
Section 1 Clause 1.4.3 of the Code of Practice for Railway Protection;
c.
Outline of buildings or structure;
d. Location and clearances of the proposed development proposal in

relation to the Rapid Transit System structures;
e. First, second and third reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System
structures (where applicable);
f.
Basement outline (if any).
2.2. Section and Elevation Views

In specific, the section and elevation views of the development proposal shall
show the following:
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a. Platform levels of the proposed development proposal;
b. Minimum clearance between proposed development proposal and the
nearest Rapid Transit System structures;
c.
First, second and third reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System
3. LTA/DBC (Rail) Building Proposal in Railway Protection Zone

3.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all location and site plans of a building proposal shall show the
following:


b. Standard declarations of Qualified Person as stipulated in Part II
c.
d. Location and clearances of the proposed building proposal in relation

to the Rapid Transit System structures;
e. First, second and third reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System
f.
Existing ground level and the proposed platform levels;
g. Basement outline (if any);

h. Discharge outlet from pump sump in basement (if any);
i.
Main road and special landmarks.

In specific, the section and elevation views of the building proposal shall show the
following:
a. Outline of building
b. Horizontal and vertical clear distances between the Rapid Transit System
structures and the proposed building;
c.
First, second and third reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System
d. Depth of basement (if any);

e. Details of proposed drainage system including discharge outlet (if any);
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f.
Proposed platform level if the building is connected or integrated with the

Rapid Transit System structures;
g. Affected drain lines and lightning protection system of the Rapid Transit
System structures.
4. LTA/DBC (Rail) Engineering Work Proposal in Railway

Protection Zone
4.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all plans of an engineering work proposal shall show the following:

b. Outline of buildings or structure;
c.
Vertical and horizontal distances of the proposed engineering works

(site preparation, substructures and building construction works; etc.)
in relation to the Rapid Transit System structures;
d. First, second and third reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System
structures and the line of influence (where applicable);

In specific, the section and elevation views of the engineering work proposal shall
show the following:
a. Horizontal and vertical clear distances between the Rapid Transit System
structures and the proposed engineering work;
b. First, second and third reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System
5. LTA/DBC (Rail) Certified Survey Plan

5.1. Site Plan View
In specific, the certified survey plan shall show the following:

a. Existing contours, horizontal alignments, chainages, co-ordinates,
levels and MRT reserve lines of the Rapid Transit System structures
(where applicable);
b. Boundary lines, lot number and the existing building structures (if any).
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In specific, the section and elevation views of the certified survey plan shall show
the following:
a. Vertical alignments, chainages, co-ordinates, levels and MRT reserve
lines of the Rapid Transit System structures (where applicable).
6. LTA/DBC (Rail) Development Proposal in Railway Corridor

6.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all location and site plans of a development proposal shall show the
following:

6.1.2. Site and Layout Plan

b. Standard declarations of Qualified Person as stipulated in Part III
c.
d. Location and clearances of the proposed development in relation to

the railway area and railway corridor;
e. Railway area and railway corridor;
f.
Basement outline (if any).

In specific, the section and elevation views of the development proposal shall
show the following:
a. Platform levels of the proposed development proposal;
b. Minimum clearance between proposed development proposal and the
railway area;
7. LTA/DBC (Rail) Building Proposal in Railway Corridor

7.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all location and site plans of a building proposal shall show the
following:
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7.1.2. Site and Layout Plan

b. Standard declarations of Qualified Person as stipulated in Part III
c.
d. Location and clearances of the proposed building proposal in relation

to the railway area and railway corridor;
e. Railway area and railway corridor;
f.
Basement outline (if any);
g. Main road and special landmarks.
7.2. Section & Elevation Views

In specific, the section and elevation views of the building proposal shall show the
following:
a. Outline of building
b. Horizontal and vertical clear distances between the railway area, railway
corridor and the proposed building;
c.
Depth of basement (if any);
8. LTA/DBC (Rail) Engineering Work Proposal in Railway

Corridor
8.1. Site Plan View
In specific, all plans of an engineering work proposal shall show the following:

b. Outline of buildings or structure;
c.
Vertical and horizontal distances of the proposed engineering works

(site preparation, substructures and building construction works; etc.)
in relation to the railway area and railway corridor;
d. Railway area and railway corridor.

In specific, the section and elevation views of the engineering work proposal shall
show the following:
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a. Horizontal and vertical clear distances between the railway area, railway
corridor and the proposed engineering work;
b. Railway area and railway corridor.
9. General Requirements for LTA/DBC (Roads & Transport)

9.2. Site Plan View


9.2.2. Road Names


9.2.4. Dimensions
There shall be indication of building setback, road reserve line and distance
between the new building to be erected or the building works to be carried
out and its adjacent lot boundary. Existing ground levels for the subject site
and adjoining sites immediately across the common boundaries (more than
1m beyond the subject site) & proposed platform levels shall be indicated;
Retaining walls or boundary wall, if any, shall be indicated. Buffer zone
provisions (Green buffer and physical buffer lines with dimensions) and 2 m
planting strip shall be indicated clearly; Distances between proposed
ingress/egress and the neighboring existing entrance access shall be
indicated.

The site plan shall show the proposed ingress & egress to the development
including pedestrian gates (if any). Corresponding levels such as existing
road edge levels, proposed level on top of entrance culvert & platform
levels within the development shall be indicated;
9.2.6. Road Related Facilities

The site plan shall show the existing and proposed road related facilities
fronting the development site. Road related facilities such as street lighting
poles, OG boxes, linkways, pedestrian overhead bridge, taxi stand and
bus-stop, etc.
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9.2.7. Road and Drainage Reserve

Parcels of land for vesting such as road widening and drainage reserve etc
shall be shown as separate plots. Road reserve lines and drainage reserve
lines shall be indicated clearly on plan.


9.3.2. Rooms Tag

9.3.3. Car Park Floor

a. Service Ducts, equipments and any obstructions that may affect the
parking dimensions to be clearly indicated on plan; and
b. All critical dimensions of the parking stalls, width of driveways, ramps,
parking aisle, circulation aisles, gradient, headroom clearance to be
clearly indicated on plan.
c.
The parking stalls, loading & unloading spaces to be clearly indicated

and serially numbered by the type of parking.
d. The total number of parking lots provided to be indicated at the right

hand corner of each plan.


9.5.1. Title Block
10. General Requirements for LTA/DBC (Vehicle Parking)


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10.2.2. Road Names


10.2.4. Dimensions
There shall be indication of building setback, road reserve line and distance
between the new building to be erected or the building works to be carried
out and its adjacent lot boundary. Existing ground levels for the subject site
and adjoining sites immediately across the common boundaries (more than
1m beyond the subject site) & proposed platform levels shall be indicated;
Retaining walls or boundary wall , if any, shall be indicated. Buffer zone
provisions(Green buffer and physical buffer lines with dimensions) and 2
m planting strip shall be indicated clearly;

The site plan shall show the proposed ingress & egress to the development
including pedestrian gates (if any). Corresponding levels such as existing
road edge levels, proposed level on top of entrance culvert & platform
levels within the development shall be indicated;
10.2.6. Road and Drainage Reserve

Parcels of land for vesting such as road widening and drainage reserve etc
shall be shown as separate plots. Road reserve lines and drainage reserve
lines shall be indicated clearly on plan.



10.5.1. Title Block
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A-7 HDB Submission Requirements

1. Submission to HDBARCH
QPs are required to publish and compile the model views according to the BIM
submission requirements of URA, BCA-BPD and FSSD. Other details which cannot be
shown in BIM shall be submitted as 2D drawings (eg. additional details, annotations and
dimensions) and bound within the same BIM file.
2. Submission to HDBEME
QPs are required to publish and compile the model views according to the BIM
submission requirements of NEA-CBPU and PUB for sanitary works. Other details which
cannot be shown in BIM shall be submitted as 2D drawings (eg. additional details,
annotations and dimensions) and bound within the same BIM file.
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A-8
JTC Submission Requirements
QPs are required to publish and compile the model views according to the BIM submission
requirements of URA, BCA and other relevant authorities/technical agencies that QPs are
submitting the proposal to. Other details which cannot be shown in BIM shall be submitted as
2D drawings (eg. additional details, annotations and dimensions) and bound within the same
BIM file.
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Appendix B Standard Certifications for Building Works

B-1 BCA: Qualified Persons Endorsements
1. Building Plans Complying with Acceptable Solutions in Approved
Document
I, (Name of qualified person), hereby certify, subject to any waiver/ modification granted
under section 6A of the Building Control Act (Cap 29), that
(a) the preparation of these building plans are in accordance with the Building
Control Regulations; and
(b) the buildings/ building works shown on these plans are in accordance with the
provisions of the provisions of the Building Control Regulations and the
acceptable solutions in the Approved Document.
2. Building Plans with Alternative Solutions Sole Certification

I, (Name of qualified person), hereby certify, subject to any waiver/ modification granted
under section 6A of the Building Control Act (Cap 29), that
(a) the preparation of these building plans are in accordance with the Building Control
Regulations; and
(b) notwithstanding the deviation(s) from the acceptable solutions in the Approved
Document, the buildings/ building works shown on these plans are in accordance
with the provisions of the Building Control Regulations and the performance
requirements in Fifth Schedule therein.
3. Building Plans with Alternative Solutions Joint Certification by

Qualified Persons
st
I, (Name of 1 qualified person), hereby certify, subject to any waiver/ modification

granted under section 6A of the Building Control Act (Cap 29), that
(a) the preparation of these building plans are in accordance with the Building Control
Regulations; and
(b) the buildings/ building works shown on these plans are in accordance with the
provisions of the Building Control Regulations.
nd
I, (Name of 2 qualified person), hereby certify that notwithstanding the deviations from
the acceptable solutions in the Approved Document, the buildings/ building works shown
on these plans meet the performance requirements in the Fifth Schedule of the Building
Control Regulations.
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4. Alteration and Addition Works

I, (Name of qualified person), hereby certify that I have inspected the existing building
and investigated its overall structure and that, in my opinion, the building is capable of
resisting the forces and moments which may be increased or altered by reason of the
repairs, alterations or additions shown in the building plans.
5. Structural Works and Design Calculations Complying with

Acceptable Solutions in Approved Document
Certification by Qualified Person
In accordance with Regulation 9 of the Building Control Regulations, I (Name of qualified
person for structural works), hereby submit the detailed structural plans and design
calculations prepared by me and certify that they have been prepared in accordance with
the provisions of the Building Control Regulations, the Building Control Act and any other
written law pertaining to buildings and construction for the time being in force.
2. I further certify that these detailed plans and design calculations are in reference to
Project Ref. No.: ______________________.
3. Total number of structural plans submitted: ____________ and total number of
pages of design calculations in this book: ______________.
Certification by Accredited Checker
I, (Name of accredited checker), hereby certify that I have carried out an evaluation,
analysis and review of the detailed structural plans and design calculations presented
herein and am satisfied that there are no inadequacies in the key structural elements.
2. I further certify that these detailed structural plans and design calculations are in
reference to Project Ref. No.: ___________________and the key structural
elements are consistent with the layout shown in the building plans.
3. Total number of structural plans checked: ____________ and total number of pages
of design calculations in this book: ______________.
4. I hereby declare that I have no professional or financial interest in the building works
shown in the plans as defined in section 18 of the Building Control Act (Cap 29).
6. Structural Works and Design Calculations with Alternative

Solutions
Certification by Qualified Person
In accordance with Regulation 9 of the Building Control Regulations, I, (Name of qualified
person for structural works), hereby submit the detailed structural plans and design
calculations prepared by me and certify that they have been prepared in accordance with
the provisions of the Building Control Regulations, the Building Control Act and any other
written law pertaining to buildings and construction for the time being in force.
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reference to Project Ref. No.: __________________.
3. Total number of structural plans submitted: _____________ and total number of
pages of design calculations in this book: _______________.
4. Notwithstanding the deviation(s) from the acceptable solutions in the Approved
Document, the structural works shown on these plans are in accordance with the
provisions of the Building Control Regulations and the performance requirements in
Fifth Schedule therein.
Certification by Accredited Checker
I, (Name of accredited checker) hereby certify that I have carried out an evaluation and
review of the detailed structural plans and design calculations presented herein and am
satisfied that there are no inadequacies in the key structural elements.
reference to Project Ref. No.: _____________________ and the key structural
elements are consistent with the layout shown in the building plans.
3. Total number of structural plans checked: ____________ and total number of pages
of design calculations in this book: ____________.
4. I hereby declare that I have no professional or financial interest in the building works
shown in the plans as defined in section 18 of the Building Control Act (Cap 29).
5. Notwithstanding the deviation(s) from the acceptable solutions in the Approved
Document, the structural works shown on these plans are in accordance with the
provisions of the Building Control Regulations and the performance requirements in
Fifth Schedule therein.
7. Standard Certification for Civil Defence Shelter Plans

I, (Name of qualified person), hereby submit the detailed civil defence shelter plans *(and
design calculations) prepared by me and certify that
(a) the preparation of these civil defence shelter plans are in accordance with the
Building Control Regulations; and
(b) the civil defence shelter works shown on these plans are designed in accordance
with the shelter technical requirements.
2. Total number of civil defence shelter plans submitted: _____________ and total
number of pages of design calculations: ______________.
*Delete where not applicable
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B-2
URA: Qualified Persons Endorsements
1. Owners Consent
For all submissions:
I/ We, (Name of person e-signing the plan), hereby declare that
(a) I/ We am/ are not the owner(s) of the land within the meaning of the term "owner"
as defined in Section 2 of the Planning Act (Cap 232, 1998Ed); and
(b) I/ We have shown this plan to the owner(s) of the land, and have obtained the
consent of the said owner(s) to submit this plan to the Competent Authority under
the Planning Act (Cap 232, 1998Ed).
2. Drainage Interpretation Plan (DIP) and Road Line Plan (RLP)

For new erection applications:
DRAINAGE INTERPRETATION
I, (Name of architect/ professional engineer), confirm that the drainage details as shown
in the relevant drawings in this file are in accordance with the current information
provided by the Chief Engineer, Central Building Plan
Unit, NEA.
ROAD LINE
I, (Name of architect/ professional engineer), confirm that the road reserve lines, the
category of the proposed and existing roads and other related road information as shown
in the layout plan is in accordance with the current information provided by the LTA.
3. Subdivision Application
I, (Name of surveyor) declare that the building layout tallies with the development
approved plans registered as plan ( ) in DC/AP_ES______________ dated __________.
I also declare that the setbacks shown on this plan do not deviate more than 3% of the
setback as approved under the said development plans.
4. Strata Subdivision applications

For strata subdivision applications, if diagrammatic plan is provided, the following
declaration shall be properly done by the surveyor:
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1. I, (Name of surveyor) certify that the strata unit layout is in accordance with the
Building Plan approved on date: __________ under BP number: ____________.
2. I, (Name of surveyor) declare that the strata unit excludes all common properties
indicated and referred to in the planning permission granted by the Competent
Authority under the Planning Act (Cap 232).
5. Conservation Projects Architects Endorsement

For projects involving conservation buildings, the following endorsements by Architect is to
be included:
ARCHITECTS ENDORSEMENT
FLUE
Flues and vents shall be located either on the rear slope of the main roof or the rear
secondary roofs or abutting the wall of the rear faade / rear service block within the rear
court. The roof of the flue can be pitched or flat and shall not be higher than the ridge of
the main roof.
AIR-CONDITIONING
The installation of air-conditioning units shall comply with the conservation guidelines.
SIGNAGES
Detailed drawings of signage design indicating the size, location, lettering typeface and
method of support and illumination shall comply with the conservation guidelines and
shall be submitted to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for licensing.
6. Conservation Projects Engineers endorsement

ENGINEERS ENDORSEMENT
As a qualified person, I agree with and endorse the alterations to the structure as shown
on this plan and that they are generally in accordance with conservation principles and
good engineering practice. Where further strengthening or additional structural members
are required to support addition and alteration work, formal approval will be sought from
the Competent Authority under Planning Act and Building Authority under Building
Control Act prior to commencement of work on site.
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B-3
FSSD: Qualified Persons Endorsements
1. Fire Safety Works Complying with Prescriptive Provisions in Fire

Code
BUILDING PLAN (BP)
I, (Name of qualified person) NRIC No./Passport No._________________, being a
qualified person under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that the fire safety works as
shown on these plans have been designed in accordance with the provisions of the Fire
Code, the Fire Safety Act and any regulations made thereunder, the relevant codes of
practice and design guidelines, subject to modifications or waivers under section 27 of
the Fire Safety Act.
FIRE PROTECTION (FP) AND AIR-CONDITIONING/MECHANICAL VENTILATION

PLAN
I, (Name of qualified person) NRIC No./Passport No._________________, being a
qualified person under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that the fire safety works as
shown on these plans have been designed in accordance with the provisions of the Fire
Code, the Fire Safety Act and any regulations made thereunder, the relevant codes of
practice and design guidelines, subject to modifications or waivers under section 27 of
the Fire Safety Act.
I, (Name of qualified person) hereby certify that the proposed ______________ system
has been designed in accordance with the provisions of (State the code used).
2. Fire Safety Works with Alternative Solution (Performance-based

Fire Safety Engineering)
BUILDING PLAN (BP) OPTION 1
To be completed by the qualified person who is a fire safety engineer and who prepares
the plans of fire safety works which include any alternative solution, and the fire safety
engineering report.
I, (Name of qualified person), NRIC No./Passport No._________________ being a
qualified person and a fire safety engineer under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that
(a) the fire safety works as shown on these plans have been designed in accordance
with the provisions of the Fire Code, the Fire Safety Act and any regulations made
thereunder, the relevant codes of practice and design guidelines, subject to
modifications or waivers under section 27 of the Fire Safety Act; and
(b) the alternative solution in the plans, and the fire safety engineering report, satisfy
the fire performance requirements in the Fire Code, and comply with the Fire
Safety Act and any regulations made thereunder, the relevant codes of practice
and design guidelines, subject to any deviation or modification approved by the
Commissioner.
BUILDING PLAN (BP) OPTION 2
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To be completed by a qualified person who is NOT a fire safety engineer and who
prepares the plans of fire safety works, and prepares the alternative solution in the plans
under the supervision of a fire safety engineer.
I, (Name of qualified person), NRIC No./Passport No. _________________ being a
qualified person under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that
(b) the alternative solution in the plans adheres to the fire safety engineering report.
To be completed by the fire safety engineer who is not a qualified person and who
supervises the preparation of the alternative solution in the plans of fire safety works, and
prepares the fire safety engineering report.
I, (Name of fire safety engineer), NRIC No./Passport No.______________ being a fire
safety engineer under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that the alternative solution
shown on these plans, and the fire safety engineering report, satisfy the fire performance
requirements in the Fire Code, and comply with the provisions of the Fire Safety Act and
any regulations made thereunder, the relevant codes of practice and design guidelines,
subject to any deviation or modification approved by the Commissioner.

PLAN OPTION 1
To be completed by the qualified person who is a fire safety engineer and who prepares
the plans of fire safety works which include any alternative solution, and the fire safety
engineering report.
I, (Name of qualified person), NRIC No./Passport No._________________ being a
qualified person and a fire safety engineer under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that
(b) the alternative solution in the plans, and the fire safety engineering report, satisfy
the fire performance requirements in the Fire Code, and comply with the Fire
Safety Act and any regulations made thereunder, the relevant codes of practice
and design guidelines, subject to any deviation or modification approved by the
Commissioner.

PLAN OPTION 2
To be completed by a qualified person who is NOT a fire safety engineer and who
prepares the plans of fire safety works, and prepares the alternative solution in the plans
under the supervision of a fire safety engineer.
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I, (Name of qualified person), NRIC No./Passport No. _________________ being a
qualified person under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that
(b) the alternative solution in the plans adheres to the fire safety engineering report.
To be completed by the fire safety engineer who is not a qualified person and who
supervises the preparation of the alternative solution in the plans of fire safety works, and
prepares the fire safety engineering report.
I, (Name of fire safety engineer), NRIC No./Passport No.______________ being a fire
safety engineer under the Fire Safety Act, hereby certify that the alternative solution
shown on these plans, and the fire safety engineering report, satisfy the fire performance
requirements in the Fire Code, and comply with the provisions of the Fire Safety Act and
any regulations made thereunder, the relevant codes of practice and design guidelines,
subject to any deviation or modification approved by the Commissioner.
3. Addition and Alteration Works

I, (Name of qualified person) in accordance with Regulation 4(5) of the Fire Safety
(Building Fire Safety) Regulations hereby certify that the Minor Addition/Alteration works
have been satisfactorily completed on date: _______ ; and
I certify that the addition / alteration works do not affect the existing fire protection system
in accordance with Regulation 4(5) of the Fire Safety (Building Fire Safety) Regulations;
or
I certify that the addition / alteration works as shown in these drawings affected the
existing *sprinkler / automatic fire alarm systems and I have supervised the works on site
to ensure that the said system(s) have been modified in accordance with Regulation 4(5)
of the Fire Safety (Building Fire Safety) Regulations.
*include whichever is applicable
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Appendix C Step-by-Step Guide Preparing for BIM

Submission
DWF/PDF files are significantly smaller than the native files, making them easy to send
through e-Submission. After the modelling is completed and all the necessary building
information such as annotations, dimensions and etc (as specified by the respective
regulatory agency) are added on the relevant drawing views, QPs are required to publish the
drawing views as DWF/PDF (both 2D and 3D). The steps below will serve as a detailed guide
to QPs in preparing the DWF/PDF file, with the use of different BIM tools.
C-1 Users of Autodesk Revit

Note: The following step-by-step guide is prepared based on Autodesk Revit Architecture
v2010 and Autodesk Design Review v2010.
PART I: To export 2D drawing views and 3D model views into a single DWF file
1
In the Project Browser, multiple select all the model
views
(plans,
elevations
&
sections)
meant
for
submission.
Tips: Hold on to Ctrl key while selecting the
multiple views.
2
Right click and select Properties.
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3
Under the Graphics Section, select the Hidden Line as
Model Graphics Style.
Note: For 2D DWF, ensure that all drawing
views are published in Hidden Line
mode, such that the DWF remains as
vector line.
4
Click OK.
5
Click
Export DWF. The Export dialog opens.
6
On the View/Sheet Set tab, select In Session
View/Sheet Set from the Export list.
Tips: If you are exporting a single view, select
Current View/Sheet Only from Export list.
7
Select All Views and Sheets in the Model from the
Shown in list.
8
Select the views and sheets to export, including a 3D
model view.
9
Click the DWF Properties tab, select Export Object Data
for both Element Properties & Rooms and Areas in A
Separate Boundary Layer.
10
Select the Graphics Settings as Use Standard Format.
11
Click the Print Setup button below.
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12
In the Print Setup dialog, choose Sheet Size, Paper
Placement, Zoom, and other settings. Then click OK.
Note: Under the Paper Size, select paper size;
Paper Placement as Center; and Zoom
to 100% size (as highlighted in the
diagram). The rest shall be kept as the
default settings.
13
Back to the DWF Export Settings dialog, click Export.
(Optional: Click the Project Information tab before
exporting, if one wishes to edit the project metadata)
14
Navigate to the target folder and name the DWF file
according to standard naming convention at Section
2.4.
Note: Select the Files of type as DWF Files
(*.dwf) and check the box at the bottom
of the dialog to combine selected views
and sheets into a single dwf file (as
highlighted in the diagram).
15
Click Export.
PART II: Pre-check DWF file before submission

16
Open the previously saved DWF file using Autodesk
Design Review.
Note: Re-arrange the list of model views, if
they are not in a correct order of
sequence, such that the drawings are
presented in a manner you want. Make
sure that both 2D drawing views and a
3D model view is saved into a single
DWF file for submission.
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C-2 Users of Graphisoft ArchiCAD and Other 3D Modelling Tools

Note: The following step-by-step guide is prepared based on Graphisoft ArchiCAD v12
and Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended v9.0.
PART I: To publish 2D PDF

1
In the Navigator, multiple select all the model views
(plans, elevations & sections) meant for submission.
Tips: Hold on to Ctrl key while selecting the
multiple views.
2
Click on Settings at the bottom of Navigator.
3
Select the Scale, then click OK.
Note: QPs are requested to select the Scale in
1:100, 1:1000
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Click Document menu Publisher Publish. The

Publish dialog opens.
5
Click Publishing Properties.
6
Navigate to the directory where you want to save the
PDF file, then click OK.
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7
Back to the Publish dialog and select the relevant
drawing folder prepared for submission.
Note: Make sure that PDF is chosen as the
Format and the option Merge to one
PDF file is selected. Also select the
option Selected Items at the bottom
right.
8
Click on Page Options.
7
Select the Paper Size, then click OK.
Tips: It is advised to set the Paper Size as A1
or A0, so that the drawings can fit into the
paper with scale as specified in step 3
above.
8
Back to the Publish dialog and click on Document
Options. Select the Scale as Original and change
other settings, if necessary. Then click OK.
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9
Choose of the dialog and click Publish once confirmed.
A processing dialog will be shown as follows.
PART II: To publish 3D PDF

10
Open the 3D model view.
11
Click View 3D View Mode 3D Window Settings.

Make sure that the 3D Engine is set to use OpenGL
and the mode is Shading.
12
Click the Options button.
13
Uncheck "Textures", and "Customize Feedback Speed
in Frames Per Second". Then click Ok twice.
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14
Launch the Acrobat Pro Extended, click File Create

PDF From 3D Capture.
Note: The first time you capture from a
particular CAD application, you must
restart the CAD application before you
can capture.
15
Click the Settings button, click the OpenGL tab, and
set the capture units to match the 3D model. Edit
other 3D capture settings as necessary, and then click
OK.
16
Back to Graphisoft ArchiCAD, activate the 3D model
view, and then press the Print Screen on your
keyboard.
Note: After the initial capture with a CAD
application, you can simply start Acrobat
3D, open the 3D file in the CAD
application, and press the Print Screen
key to capture.
PART III: Combine 2D drawing views and 3D model views in a single PDF file
17
With the 3D PDF model opened, select File

Combine Merge Files Into A Single PDF. Then add
the 2D PDF file and click Combine Files.
Note: Make sure that both 2D drawing views
and a 3D model view is saved into a
single PDF file for submission.
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18
Click
to expand the browser.
Note: Re-arrange the list of model views, if they

are not in a correct order of sequence,
such that the drawings are presented in
a manner you want.
19
Select the individual 2D drawing view or 3D model
view. Right click and select Number Pages. In the
Prefix of Page Numbering dialog, rename the views
name according to standard naming convention at
Section 2.4. Then click OK. (Repeat the step on
remaining views)
20
Click File Save As to save the file according to the

standard file naming convention at Section 2.4.
21
Click Advanced Extend Features in Adobe Reader.

When prompted, click Save Now to replace the
existing file with additional features.
Note: QPs are required to follow this step to
allow the extended features (eg.
dimensioning and commenting) in Adobe
Reader for regulatory officers.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The development of this BIM Submission Guideline has been a collaborative effort among a
cadre of very knowledgeable consultants, vendors and processing officers from different
regulatory agencies. Significant contributors are listed below:
Building Plan & Management Division, Building Plan Department
Special Functions Division, Civil Defence Shelter Engineering Department
Corporate Development Division, Information Technology Department
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Development Control Group, Development Control, Enforcement and IT Support
National Environment Agency
Pollution Control Department, Central Building Plan Unit
Public Utility Board
Catchment and Waterways Department
Water Reclamation (Network) Department
Ministry of Home Affair
Fire Safety and Shelter Department, Fire Safety Consultation Branch
Singapore Civil Defence Force, Technology Department
Land Transport Authority
Development & Building Control Division
National Parks Board
Parks & Tree Regulatory Section
Housing and Development Board
Building Quality Department
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JTC Corporation
Land Planning Division
Participating Organisations and Vendors
Autodesk Asia Pte Ltd
Consoft Asia Pte Ltd
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS USED

Following are the acronyms and abbreviations used in this submission guideline with their full
definitions:
No.
Terms
Definitions
1.
A&A
Acronym for Addition and Alteration works
2.
AMSL
Acronym for Above Mean Sea Level
3.
BIM
Acronym for Building Information Model
4.
CAD
Acronym for Computer Aided Design
5.
CSC
Acronym for Certificate of Statutory Completion
6.
DWF
A type of file format known as Design Web Format
7.
PDF
Acronym for Portable Document Format
8.
GFA
Acronym for Gross Floor Area
9.
Legend
A list of the various building components and annotations used in a project
10.
LEW
Acronym for Licensed Electrical Worker
11.
M&E
Acronym for Mechanical and Electrical
12.
QP
Acronym for Qualified Person
13.
RVT
A type of file format known for Autodesk Revit
14.
PLA
An archival file format known for Graphisoft ArchiCAD
15.
SS CP
Acronym for Singapore Standard Code of Practice
16.
Sheet/
Layout
The drawing composition environment of a CAD file.

This is the actual printing or layout environment where the Model Space
is viewed and fitted within a drawing border.
A tabular display of information, extracted from the properties of elements
17.
Schedule
18.
SIP
Acronym for Sewerage Interpretation Plan
19.
TOP
Acronym for Temporary Occupation Permit
20.
View
in a project
Orientation of the project model from the point of a viewer, such as floor
plan view, elevation view, section view and 3D view
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General Requirements ........................................................................... 2

High-Level Modelling Requirements (Optional) ................................... 8

Appendix A Specific Submission Requirements ...................................... 10

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Appendix B Standard Certifications for Building Works .......................... 73

Appendix C Step-by-Step Guide Preparing for BIM Submission............. 81

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National Environment Agency (NEA)

d. Public Utility Board (PUB)

National Parks Board (NParks)

g. Land Transport Authority (LTA)

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Table 1 Accepted file format in BIM submission for regulatory approval

Accepted File Format for BIM Submission

2) BIM submissions to other

a. A single light-weighted file format, as

The respective regulatory agency

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2.2. Model Scale

2.3. Model Orientation and Site Configuration

2.4. Standard Naming of File and Drawing Views

Table 2 Naming convention for each 3D model or BIM file submitted

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Zone (or Block)

Table 3 Naming convention for each drawing view

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where, N: Storeys number

where, N: Mezzanines number

Where, X: Schedules Name

2.5. Annotations and Dimensions

2.6. Last Saved Model or Last Saved View

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d. All other external references, irrelevant drawing layers, objects,

2.7. Model for Addition and Alteration Works/ Re-submission

Table 4 Colours used for A&A project

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3. High-Level Modelling Requirements (Optional)

3.1. BIM Objects and Properties

Objects are defined by their own properties or attributes. For example,

d. In some BIM applications, certain properties of objects and building

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3.2. Spaces and Zones

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Appendix A Specific Submission Requirements