Written answer by Ministry of National Development on the considerations to determine the number of lifts serving a HDB block

Apr 8, 2025

Question No: 7438

Question by: Mr Muhammad Faisal Abdul Manap

To ask the Minister for National Development what are the considerations to determine the number of lifts serving a HDB residential block of flats.

Answer:

At the development stage, HDB determines the number of lifts to be provided in a residential block based on several factors, such as the number and type of dwelling units, the block layout and the number of storeys. The objective is to ensure that there are sufficient lifts to meet residents’ needs in terms of lift access and reasonable waiting times, while balancing cost-effectiveness and efficient use of space. The lift provision also needs to comply with other regulatory requirements such as fire safety.