2. SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WORKS ON A CONSERVED BUILDING
2.1 ROOF
2.1 (a) One for one localised replacement of roof tiles
This is only for the replacement of a small area of broken roof tiles with the same type of roof
tiles as was previously used. Replacement of tiles for a large area / the entire roof or replacement
will require a formal submission for approval by a Qualified Person. See Category 2 works.
Conservation guidelines for main roof and rear secondary roof
Traditional roofing material of small size, V-profile, unglazed, natural colour clay roof tile is to be
used. Flat, interlocking clay roof tile and reinforced concrete can only be used if the existing roof
is of those materials.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Replacement of broken roof tiles
with same unglazed clay roof tiles
used in the rest of the roof
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows roof tiles to be replaced.
2.Outline area for roof tiles to be replaced and label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Replacement of broken roof tiles
with same unglazed clay roof tiles
used in the rest of the roof
Replace above sample roof plan with the actual roof plan of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance
Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use the roof plan of your shophouse. Drawing need not be detailed, but must be to scale.
2.Outline area for roof tiles to be replaced and label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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2.2 FRONT AND SIDE FACADE
2.2 (a) One for one replacement of door or window
This category should only be for the replacement of original or restored doors and windows with
doors and windows of the same design. The changing of windows and doors to original design
requires formal submission for approval by a Qualified Person. See Category 1 works.
Please note that the original windows, doors are to be retained. Please refer to “Specific Façade
Restoration Guideline’ of your building.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Replacement of broken window with
new window of identical design
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo must be sharp, clear and shows location of door or window to be replaced.
2.Outline area of door and window to be replaced and label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Replacement of broken window with
new window of identical design
Guide
1.Use existing relevant elevation.
2.You can use the elevation in the Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of the subject building. Drawing must be to
scale and detailed, showing existing ornamentation.
3.Outline area for door and window to be replaced and label clearly.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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2.2 FRONT AND SIDE FAÇADE
2.2 (b) Replacement of first storey window with door and vice versa
This category is only for conserved building allowed for non-residential use. Please note that the original residential front is
to be retained for selected street blocks as shown in Appendix 2 of Conservation Guidelines. To refer to Specific Façade
Restoration Guidelines of the subject building.
Conservation guidelines for residential front
The original 2 windows and 1 door first storey residential front can be changed to 2 doors and 1 window. The design and
material of the new door are to match those of the original one.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Replacement of window with new
door
Replacement of first storey window with
door of the design and material of the
new door will match those of original
one.
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo must be sharp, clear and shows location of first storey window with door and vice versa to be replaced.
2.Outline area of door and window to be replaced and label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Replacement of window with new
door
Replace above sample elevation with the actual elevation of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance
Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing relevant elevation. Drawing must be scale and detailed.
2.You can also use the elevation in the Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of the subject building.
3.Outline location of first storey window or door to be replaced and label clearly.
4. Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.2 FRONT AND SIDE FACADE
3.2 (c) Change in infill of panel(s) of first storey door or window of building
Conservation guidelines for residential front
If the original infill panel of the first storey casement windows and doors are plain without any
design features, they can be replaced with clear glass. However, if the infill panels are carved
with decorations, they are to be retained and cannot be replaced with clear glass. Please refer
to “Specific Facade Restoration Guidelines” of the subject building.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Change of infill from timber
panel to glass
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use a photo of the shopfront / residential front of shophouse.
a)
Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of infill panel(s) to be replaced.
b)
Location of infill panel(s) is clear.
c)
Infill panel(s) are not obstructed (e.g. by pintu pagar)
2.Outline area of infill panel(s) to be replaced and label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Change of infill from timber
panel to glass
Replace above sample elevation with the actual elevation of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance
Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing relevant elevation.
2.You can use the elevation in the Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of the subject building. Drawing must be to
scale and detailed, showing existing ornamentation. Infill panels are not obstructed (e.g. by pintu pagar)
3.Outline the location infill panel(s)to be replaced and label clearly.
4. Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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2.2 FRONT AND SIDE FACADE
2.2 (d) Replacement or removal of secondary window or door
This category should only be for the removal of secondary windows (inner windows behind
main windows) or replacement of secondary windows of the same design. Addition of secondary
windows or change in design of secondary windows requires a formal submission for approval by
a Qualified Person. See Category 2 works.
Conservation guidelines for secondary windows or doors
The frame of the secondary windows or doors can be of any material. If metal is used, it is to be
anodised or colour coated. However, owners are encouraged to use timber frames as they are
more compatible with the architecture of the conserved buildings. The infill can be of timber or glass.
Tinted, coloured and obscure glass can be used. Frameless fixed glass panels can be installed at
the first storey windows. However, they cannot be used in place of secondary windows on the
upper storeys of a conserved building as they will lead to difficulty in accessing and maintaining
the original windows.
Step by step guide
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Click here to purchase Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of your shophouse.
Click here to attach any additional documents to support your submission in ‘JPEG’ format.
Photo Method
Replacement of secondary window
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of secondary window to be replaced.
2.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
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Internal Elevation of
Secondary Window
Replacement of
secondary window
Replace above sample elevation with the actual elevation of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance
Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing relevant elevation.
2.You can use the elevation in the Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of the subject building. Drawing must be to
scale and detailed, showing existing ornamentation.
3.Outline area for secondary window be replaced and label clearly.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.2 FRONT AND SIDE FACADE
3.2 (e) Removal of tiled canopy
This category should only be for the removal of tiled canopies that are not original / conserved.
Conservation guidelines for canopy and awnings
Please note that original tile canopy, if any, is to be retained and restored. To refer to “Specific
Facade Restoration Guidelines” of the subject building.New tile canopy can be added at 2nd
storey floor level. Traditional roofing material of small size, V-profile, unglazed, natural colour
clay tiles identical to those of the main roof or green glazed Chinese clay tiles can be used.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Click here to see sample of submission using photo method.
Click here to see sample of submission using plan/elevation method.
Click here to purchase Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of your shophouse.
Click here to attach any additional documents to support your submission in ‘JPEG’ format.
Photo Method
Removal of tiled
canopy
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of tiled canopy to be replaced.
2.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Removal of tiled
canopy
Replace above sample elevation with the actual elevation of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance
Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing relevant elevation.
2.You can use the elevation in the Specific Façade Restoration Guidelines of the subject building. Drawing must be to
scale and detailed, showing existing ornamentation.
3.Label clearly.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.3 FIVE-FOOTWAY
3.3 (a) Change of flooring material
This category should only be for the complete replacement of existing floor finishes at
five-footway with new material that complies with conservation guidelines, or localised repair
of damaged floor tiles to match existing floor tiles at five footway.
Conservation guidelines for five-footway floors
Traditional materials and finishes of the five-footway contribute to the overall character of the
conservation area. They include cement screed, terracotta tiles, clay tiles, cement terrazzo,
mosaic, marble chip terrazzo or granite slab. Owners are strongly encouraged to keep the
original floor finish, if existing. Where the existing floor finishes are not original, owners are
strongly encouraged to reintroduce traditional floor finishes.The tiling material is to be non-slip
for the safety of pedestrians. Highly polished gloss finish is not allowed.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Terracotta tiles used
for replacement is the
same as these
New terracotta floor tiles same
as these tiles
Replacement of water-damaged
terracotta floor tiles with new
terracotta tiles
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of area to be replaced.
2.Outline area of flooring material to be replaced.
3.Area is clearly marked out and labelled.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Replacement of water-damaged
terracotta floor tiles with new
terracotta tiles
Replace above sample plan with the actual plan of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing plan. Drawing need not be detailed, but must be to scale.
2.Outline area of flooring material to be replaced and label clearly.
3.Area is clearly marked out.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.3 FIVE-FOOTWAY
3.3 (b) Addition or removal of ramp or steps and levels along five-footway and change in level of five-footway
Conservation guidelines for five-footway floors
The level of the five-foot way is to match the adjacent units and open walkway where possible.
Where the difference in level is not more than 175mm, a ramp is to be provided.
The gradient of the ramp cannot be steeper than 1:10.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Where the difference in floor level is
not more than 175mm, a ramp is to
be provided. The gradient of the
ramp cannot be steeper than 1:10.
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of steps or ramp to be added or removed.
2.If ramp or steps are added, outline clearly the area of the proposed ramp / steps to be added or removed.
3.Dimension the proposed ramp or steps.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Steps to be removed
and changed to ramp
Steps to be removed
and changed to ramp
Front Elevation
Steps to be removed
Section of five-footway showing
steps to be removed
Replace above sample section / elevation with the actual section / elevation of the conserved building to undergo Repair
and Maintenance Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing relevant sections or elevations. Drawing need not be detailed, but must be to scale.
2.Outline area for the ramp or steps to be added or removed.
3.Area is clearly marked out.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.4 REAR FAÇADE, GABLE END AND REAR SERVICE BLOCK
3.4 (a) Addition or removal of canopy above window
This category should only be for the removal of tiled canopies that are not original / conserved.
Conservation guidelines for canopy and awnings
Please note that original tile canopy, if any, is to be retained and restored. To refer to “Specific
Facade Restoration Guidelines” of the subject building.New tile canopy can be added at 2nd
storey floor level. Traditional roofing material of small size, V-profile, unglazed, natural colour
clay tiles identical to those of the main roof or green glazed Chinese clay tiles can be used.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Removal of tiled
canopy
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of tiled canopy to be removed.
2.Label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Removal of tiled
canopy
Replace above sample elevation with the actual elevation of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance
Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use relevant elevation of your building. Drawing must be to scale and detailed, showing existing ornamentation.
2.Label clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.5 UPPER STOREY FLOORS
3.5 (a) One for one localised replacement of floor boards
This category should only be for the replacement of a small localised area of floor boards with
the same type of timber floorboards as was previously used. Replacement of floor boards for a
larger area or the entire floor or replacement of timber floorboards with a different type of flooring
material will require a formal submission for approval by a Qualified Person. See Category 1 works.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
Floor boards to be replaced with the same
type of timber floorboards as used in the rest
of the shophouse
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Outline area of floor boards to be replaced.
2.Area is clearly marked out.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Floor boards to be replaced with the same
type of timber floorboards as used in the rest
of the shophouse
Replace above sample plan with the actual plan of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing plan. Drawing need not be detailed, but must be to scale.
2.Outline area of floor boards to be replaced.
3.Area is clearly marked out.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
3.6 (a) Addition, repositioning or change in material or design of flue
This category should only be for the addition of flues and change in material or design of flue
without a pitched roof cover. If addition of new flue is located on a pitch roof and which involves
new roof tiles, it will require a formal submission for approval by a Qualified Person.
See category 2 works.
Conservation guidelines for flue
Existing masonry flue, if any, can be retained, repositioned or removed. New flue can be added.
Repositioned or new flue is to be neatly located in either the rear slope of the main roof or the rear
secondary roofs or abutting the wall of rear facade/rear service block within the rear court. It can
also abut the rear service block wall of the adjacent unit. The roof of the flue can be pitched or flat
and is to be lower than the ridge of the main roof. All external walls are to be of plastered brick or
plaster board, and the pitched roof to be unglazed natural colour clay tiles of profile identical to the
main roof or of reinforced concrete. Alternatively, metal flues can be exposed and painted the same
colour as the background wall. The use of electrostatic air cleaning system is encouraged.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
New metal flue to be painted the
same colour as the background wall
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Photo is sharp, clear and shows location of the flue.
2.Outline existing flue to be removed or location of a new flue to be added and annotate the material of the new flue.
3.Alternatively, collage a picture of a metal flue to be used in the photo of your building
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Addition of flue
Replace above sample roof plan / elevation with the actual roof plan / elevation of the conserved building to undergo
Repair and Maintenance Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing relevant elevation or section or plan of your building. Drawing need not be detailed, but must be to scale.
2.Outline the location of new flue or existing flue to be removed.
3.Label clearly.
4.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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3.6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
3.6 (b) Installation of new air-conditioning unit and screening
Conservation guidelines for air-conditioning system
Condensing units are to be integrated within the building envelope at the rear in a recess created
within the rear boundary wall, or an opening created within the roof of the rear service block. The
opening is to be properly screened. If metal is used for the screening, it is to be anodised or colour
coated.
Step by step guide
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Photo Method
New Air con unit model used
is as same as this
New Air con unit added
290mm
540mm
300mm
780mm
Replace above sample photo with photograph of the conserved building to undergo Repair and Maintenance Works.
Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use a photo of of the rear façade or rear court of your building. Photo is sharp, clear and shows location where the new
air-conditioning unit and screening are to be installed.
2.Outline the location of new air conditioning units in a box format or in three-dimensional format.
3.Alternatively, collage a picture of the exact air conditioning units into the photo of the conserved building to undergo
repair and maintenance works.
4.Label clearly and include dimensions of new air conditioning units or screening ( at least length, breadth and height)
5.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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Plan/Elevation Method
Addition of air con
units
Replace above sample plan / section with the actual plan / section the conserved building to undergo Repair and
Maintenance Works. Please ensure compliance with the instruction below:
Guide
1.Use existing elevation or section or plan of your building. Drawing need not be detailed, but must be to scale.
2.Outline proposed location of air con units or screening clearly.
3.Additional documents for proposals can be submitted.
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