HDB Renovation Guidelines-Building Works-Fish Tank

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Source: http://www7.hdb.gov.sg/__48257038002FBAD0.nsf/0/3EDF125378BC0B7848257076001F6506?Open

Types of Building Work

Normal Fish tank supported on a four-legged rack or cabinet of the following sizes :

Common Size of Fish Tank--------------Apprax. Weight of Water only
a. 2'0"X12"X15"------------------------72kg
(0.6mX0.3mX0.4m)
b. 2'6"X18"X18"------------------------200kg
(0.8mX0.5mX0.5m)
c. 2'6"X18"X18"------------------------250kg
(1.0mX0.5mX0.5m)
d. 3'6"X18"X18"------------------------275kg
(1.1mX0.5mX0.5m)
e. 4'0"X18"X18"------------------------300kg
(1.2mX0.5mX0.5m)

Need Permit? NO

Subject to the following Guidelines / Conditions

The maximum weight of the total number of fish tanks (inclusive of water, sand and accessories) supported on a four-legged rack or cabinet must not exceed 600 kg per room.

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Source: http://www7.hdb.gov.sg/__48257038002FBAD0.nsf/0/3EDF125378BC0B7848257076001F6506?Open

Types of Building Work

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]

Need Permit? YES

Subject to the following Guidelines / Conditions

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.

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Source: http://www7.hdb.gov.sg/__48257038002FBAD0.nsf/0/3EDF125378BC0B7848257076001F6506?Open

Types of Building Work

Fish tank of normal breeding aquarium resting directly on the floor of size not bigger than 2m(6.5ft) length x 1m(3.2ft) width and the depth of water must not exceed 0.5m(1.6ft)

Need Permit? NO

Subject to the following Guidelines / Conditions

Lightweight fiber glass material should be used for the tank;
The tank must be placed beside an existing wall supported on an existing beam below. It must have an overflow system to ensure that the water depth does not exceed 0.50m(1.6ft). (see sketch drawing).

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Source: http://www7.hdb.gov.sg/__48257038002FBAD0.nsf/0/3EDF125378BC0B7848257076001F6506?Open

Types of Building Work

Fish tank of large-breeding aquarium resting directly on the floor of size exceeding 2m in length, 1m in width and 0.5m in depth.

Need Permit? YES

Subject to the following Guidelines / Conditions

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.