Info from HDB regarding Tank-setups

[shiokmc]

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/ISOA040p.nsf/8...5?OpenDocument

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"Renovation Guide For Your HDB Flat\What You Need To Know?\Guidelines for Building Work
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Can I install any household item heavier than 150 kg/m2 [such as a safe exceeding 150 kg] in my flat?

HDB flats are designed with an imposed load of 150 kg/m2. This is a requirement under the Building Control Act and Regulations for residential occupancy class.

It is safe for residents to place most general household items, such as furniture, appliances, television, washing machine, refrigerator, piano, fitness equipment, etc, including common standard-sized fish tank/s in their flat as these items are not concentrated in one location and their weight will not affect the uniformly maximum distributed load of 150 kg/m2.

However, if you intend to place unusually heavy items [such as safe exceeding 150 kg or a large-breeding aquarium-size fish tank] that exceed the allowable weight or size limit, you must get approval from HDB before installing these items. You will need to submit your application to the HDB Branch Office managing your flat, stating the size, type, weight and location of the fish tank ( . Alternatively, you can submit your application using the email facility.




Larger fish tank supported on a four legged rack or cabinet where the total weight of the fish tanks (inclusive of water, sand and accessories) exceeds 600kg [for example, a two-tier fish tank measuring 4'0" x 18" x 18" (1.2m x 0.5m x 0.5m), or larger] Flat owner is to submit an application to the HDB Branch Office managing their flat, stating the size, type, weight and location of the fish tank (see sample copy). Alternatively, you can submit your application using the email facility.

u realise its 4x18x18......

many of us I think 4x24x24... all nvr report......

[TS70]

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/ISOA040p.nsf/8...5?OpenDocument

got this info from a bro posted in aro club...it states that a single tier 4ft x 18" x 18" water weight is approx. 300kg, this dun need approval.

but a double tier 4ft x 18" x 18" will required an approval cos the water weight will be double. I guess our common 4x2x2 should be lighter than a double tier 4ft x 18" x 18"

http://www.arofanatics.com/articles....ent=calculator


Tank alone , no water


3x18x18 6mm : 26kg est.
3x2x2 10mm : 62kg est.
4x2x2 10mm : 86kg est
5x2x2 12mm : 110kg est
6x2x2 12mm : 125kg est
5x2.5x2 12mm : 125kg est
6x2.5x2 12mm : 140kg est

HDB floor can hold a maximium load of 3KN/m square

HDB go by kg/msq anything not more then 2 tier will be ok.

It's usually 10 pounds a gallon. Using the AF calculator figure it out.

I need to submit my application to the HDB Branch Office managing our flat, stating the size, type, weight and location of the fish tank to see if we can put big n heavy tank in our house....

does this application need any fee???

[vinz]

I know someone who applied for a permit for a 6'x2.5'x2.5'. He got it after his contractor and HDB bounced the application back and forth a few times. Actually, he is in this forum... maybe I'll PM him to comment.

HDB's main concern is the weight distribution and location. The stand has to be able to spread the weight of the tank out and the tank must be located near a support beam. If you can satisfy those requirements, they will give you the permit.

At least for you guys in HDB, there are clear rules. Apartments in private condos are subject to random inspection by BSA every 5 years or so, and so far I've not been able to find any clear rules stating the requirements. My friend suay suay kenna and he has two 4x2x2 tanks in his living room. The inspector told him must remove one. In the end my friend spent a few $K getting an engineering company to do some tests to prove that his tanks are not stressing the building.

OTOH, I also suay suay kenna myself recently (in my case all kenna inspection, not random, maybe because we're near the circle line construction)... I have one 6'x2'x2' and two 3.3'x1.5'x1.5' in my living room and the inspector did not say anything. It's been a few months, and I have not gotten any letters from BSA, so I think good chance I got away with it.