Support for Flat Owners with Rain-damaged Main Doors and Grille Gates in Common Corridors with Inadequate Rain Protection

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development where owners have already installed HDB-approved rain screens or where applications to install rain screens have not been approved by HDB, whether HDB will consider assisting flat owners with the cost of replacing main doors and grille gates that undergo premature deterioration due to rainwater exposure along insufficiently protected common corridors.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: When the Housing and Development Board (HDB) receives feedback from residents that the rainwater splashing is severe, HDB will offer to provide a rain screen near their front door if fire requirements can be met. The installation is fully funded by HDB.

The replacement of doors and grille gates will be paid for by home owners, if they choose to replace these items.