Lighting plan approval steps for Singapore HDB renovations

No, only renovations involving electrical works like adding new lighting points or altering existing circuits typically require a lighting plan submission to HDB.

The lighting plan ensures that the proposed lighting design meets HDBs safety standards and regulations, preventing overloading of electrical circuits and potential fire hazards.

A lighting plan should be prepared and submitted by a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) registered with the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore.

Required documents usually include the floor plan of the unit, the proposed lighting layout indicating the location and type of lighting fixtures, the electrical load calculations, and the LEWs license details.

The HDB approval timeframe can vary, but it generally takes around 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the plan and the volume of submissions being processed.