Accessibility standards: Confirming compliance with Singapore regulations (checklist)

Accessibility standards: Confirming compliance with Singapore regulations (checklist)

Frequently Asked Questions

Singapore Standards (SS) 507:2014 – Code of Practice for Design for Access and Mobility. It outlines requirements for accessibility in buildings, including interior spaces.
Engage qualified interior designers or contractors familiar with SS 507, review design plans against the standard, and obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities.
Ramps, wider doorways, accessible toilets, grab bars, and tactile indicators are crucial elements for enhancing accessibility.
The Singapore Standards eShop (www.singaporestandardseshop.sg) sells the SS 507:2014 document.
The HDB Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) program provides subsidies for specific accessibility improvements in HDB flats.
Non-compliance can result in fines, rectification orders, and legal action, depending on the severity and nature of the violation.