from st forum.
WE REFER to the letter, 'Rivet poser' by Mr Ang Hak Heng (ST, Jan
2
. Under the law, it is the homeowner's duty to check
and maintain all his windows to ensure that they are safe. If the
casement windows are fitted with aluminium rivets, the owner must
replace them with stainless steel ones.
All flats offered by HDB for sale now, including those from the
unsold stock, have stainless steel rivets/screws and they comply
with the latest requirements. For flats which remain unsold, HDB
maintains them, including the windows, to ensure that they are in
good condition. For unsold private units, the developer being the
owner would be responsible for their maintenance and upkeep.
Goh Siam Imm (Ms)
Senior Manager, Building Plan Department
Building and Construction Authority
Ng Chwee Geok, Michelle (Ms)
Head, Maintenance Management Unit
Housing & Development Board
