Subject: HDB BOMB SHELTERS?
HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Your Ref :
Our Ref :
Date : 28 Mar 2007
TEL : 64903200
FAX : 64903208
EMAIL : [email protected]
Singapore
Dear ,
HDB BOMB SHELTERS?
We refer to your query on HDB bomb shelter on 26 Mar 07.
2. For all the ongoing new HDB projects,each dwelling unit is
designed with a Household Shelter to provide protection to
residents in time of emergency.
3. As regard to your other queries,we wish to highlight that the
protection provided by household shelter comes from a combination
of the strengthened walls, ceilings and floors, the setback
distances of the shelter from the building's exterior, and the firm
foundation to provide added stability and resilience against
collapse. Singapore's apartment blocks are robust structures that
will not easily collapse even after being hit by a bomb although
localised damage to the block may be expected. While certain areas
of the building may be perforated, the building as a whole will
remain standing.
4. Hope we have addressed your concerns.Regards.
Yours sincerely,
(Signed using Lotus Notes)
TAN HONG TUAN
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
BUILDING QUALITY DEPARTMENT
