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We refer to the letter from Mr. Richard Chien-Ming Kuppusamy (Why fire elevators did not work in the new HDB block?, March 26.)
HDB investigated the case at Block 104D Canberra Street, including log recordings at the time of the fire
Records show that the block 's fire detection device was activated by the smoke from the. This unit has automatically brought the two block elevators (one of which is a floor) to the ground and is a security measure to ensure that residents evacuate safely to the building. staircase, in case of fire.
When firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defense Force arrived at the scene, they noticed that the LED display panels the lifts were not lit and assumed that the elevators were not working.
Nor could they switch on the panel of the firefighter switch to activate the firewall because many unauthorized advertisements were stuck on the door frame. ensure the rapid evacuation of residents trapped in the combustion unit, the fire department decided to use the stairs. They managed to rescue two boys trapped in the unit and extinguished the fire within 15 minutes.
The fire being in working order, the police then used it to help evacuate a wheelchair 11th floor woman. Advertisements on the door frame of the elevator have been removed.
With respect to the shelter floors and sprinklers in the new high-rise HDB blocks, we would like to point out that all HDB blocks are designed to meet the requirements of the Fire Code.
HDB blocks of more than 40 storeys must be equipped with an additional firewall (for fixtures with plans submitted to the SCDF on or after July 15, 2013), as well as one storey 20-storey designated refuge (for development with plans submitted to SCDF on or after April 12, 2006)
The fire code requires a sprinkler system for the shelter floor only when there are non-residential rooms on the same floor.
(Lieutenant-Colonel)
Senior Deputy Director (Department of Public Affairs)
Singapore Civil Defense Force
Tan Hwee Yong (Ms)
Director (Development and Project Management)
Housing and Development
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