Condominium By-laws Prohibiting Smoking at Balconies, Patios or Windows and Their Effectiveness in Curbing Problem of Second-hand Smoke

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) how many condominiums currently have by-laws prohibiting smoking at balconies, patios or windows; (b) what are the names of these condominiums; and (c) whether the Government has studied whether these by-laws have been effective at curbing the problem of second-hand smoke.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Management Corporations of strata-titled condominiums (MCSTs) have the autonomy to enact by-laws to manage and administer use and enjoyment of their developments by residents, subject to relevant provisions under the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act. We do not track by-laws enacted by MCSTs that prohibit smoking.