Form H

Please be reminded that starting from 1 April 2018, only Licensed Plumber (LP) is allowed to submit the application to PUB and carry out the sanitary works.

This e-service facilitates the Owner/Contractor/Plumber on the submission to PUB for:

• 1. the notification of completion of minor sanitary works under Form E, Form F or Form I submission;
• 2. sealing off temporary sewer connection to sewerage system;
• 3. demolition of temporary holding tanks at construction site.

On completion of temporary toilet facilities at construction sites (Form E) or proposed sanitary works at existing premises / shops (Form F), please submit the Form G ( Application for Adjusting Sanitary Appliance Fee) together with the following documents:

• 1. Notification of Completion of Minor Sanitary Works (Form H)
• 2. Toilet layout plan, site & location plans

When the building project is completed and the contractor vacates the construction site, the Owner/Contractor/Plumber shall notify PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department (WRN) the sealing off temporary sewer connection to sewerage system or demolition of temporary holding tank.

You will be prompted by a system message if your application has been successfully received. Please take note of the Submission No. generated by the system and quote this number for all future correspondences related to this application.

A response/approval will be sent to the applicant’s email or fax number as provided by the applicant in the form within 7 working days.

Requirements

All relevant documents and details to be submitted with the application includes the following:

• 1. Project Site Location Plan
• 2. As-built Sanitary / Toilets Layout Plan
• 3. Photographs showing the process of the following works:
  • a. the removal of the uPVC in-drop pipe;
  • b. sealing of the opening at the existing manhole;
  • c. demolition of holding tank and on completion of demolition.

Estimation of Time Required

This form may take you about 15 minutes to fill in.

Required Attachment

• 1. Certificate of Registration of a Factory for the above project (where applicable).
• 2. Sewerage Information Plan (SIP) showing the highlighted proposed point ofsewer connection and approved plan, and/or sections of sewers to be inspected.
• 3. Activity – Based Risk Assessment Form.
• 4. Certificate of Confined Space Safety Assessors Course / Manhole Safety Assessor Course of the competent person deployed at work site.
• 5. Method statement of the works.

Contact

For enquiries pertaining to your Form H submission, please contact our officers at 67313254 or 67313306.

For other enquiries, please contact PUB Building Plan Unit at67313512 or email at PUB_BPU@pub.gov.sg.

Q1. What are temporary sanitary/ toilet facilities?

A1: Temporary sanitary/ toilet facilities’ refers to sanitary facilities as well as the associated pipe-works provided and erected at the construction site to be used during the construction period. These facilities include bathrooms, toilets, facilities for washing and sanitary appliances (basins, sinks etc.). The used water from these temporary sanitary/ toilet facilities shall then be properly discharged into the public sewers or an approved sewerage system if a public sewer is not yet available..

Q2. What is an approved sewerage system?

A2: ‘Approved sewerage system’ refers to a holding tank approved by PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department for temporary storage of the used water from the temporary toilets at the construction site, pending the extension of the public sewer to serve the development. The owner (contractor) shall engage NEA’s Licensed Waste Contractor to empty the holding tanks and transport the used water for disposal at the designated Water Reclamation Plants (WRPs). A temporary septic tank is not allowed to serve temporary toilets at construction sites.

Q3. What are new sanitary works at existing premises/ shops that require approval from PUB?

A3: All sanitary works and sewerage works, except those which are exempted under the Sewerage and Drainage Act, will require approval from PUB.

• The following sanitary/ sewerage works at existing buildings or premises are required to obtain an approval from PUB
  • New provision and installation of grease traps.
  • New provision and installation of new sanitary discharge pipes and stack serving multiple units in a building.
  • New provision and installation of new sanitary drainlines/ inspection chambers.
  • New connection to existing public sewers.
  • New provision of sewerage treatment plants or holding tanks.
  • Diversion and demolition of sewerage treatment plants/ septic tanks.
• The following sanitary/ sewerage works at existing buildings or premises are not required to obtain an approval from PUB:
  • Any repair, *removal or replacement of existing WCs, floor traps, basin, sinks in an existing premises
  • Any repair or replacement of defective/ corroded existing sanitary piping.
  • Any addition to existing sanitary facilities or sanitary appliances (*WCs, *Urinals, *Bidets etc.) in an existing premises/ building

*In the case of addition/ deletion of WCs/ urinals/ bidets in the premises, owner/ occupier is required to notify PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department via online Form G within one month, on the change in the quantity of the sanitary fittings installed in the premises. This is for PUB to arrange with SP Services Ltd to adjust the Sanitary Appliances Fee (i.e. $3 per fitting) which is billed monthly through the SP Services Ltd Bill.

Q4. Who can I engage to carry out the temporary sanitary/ toilet facilities/ sewer connection works at construction sites or new sanitary works at existing building/ premises?

A4: The owner or builder may engage a SPS (Singapore Plumbing Society) registered plumber, or any contractor/ plumber to carry out the temporary or minor sanitary works. The list of SPS- registered plumbers is published in the SPS website at www.plumbing.org.sg. If you need the service of a SPS- registered plumber, you may contact SPS at 62949252 or e-mail sinspa@singnet.com.sg. You may also surf the SPS website for more details. You can also surf the NTUC Home Services’ website at www.income.com.sg for plumbing service contractor

Q5. Do I have to pay a fee for the application/ submission? What is the amount?

A5: PUB does not charge any fee for the application or submission.

Q6. How long PUB will take to process and approve the application/ submission?

A6: PUB (Water Reclamation (Network) Department) will respond and reply to the applicant via email, fax (if number is provided in the submitted forms) or post within 7 working days

Q7. What shall I do upon completion of the works?

A7: Upon completion of the works, the applicant shall notify PUB (Water Reclamation (Network) Department) via online Form H (Notification of Completion of Minor Sewerage Works) and submit an online Form G (Application for Adjusting Sanitary Appliances Fees) to declare the quantity of sanitary fittings installed (if applicable) within 7 working days

Q8. Will PUB carry out any inspection of the completed works?

A8: Upon notification of completion of works by the owner or applicant via the online Form H, PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department (WRN) may randomly select the completed works for audit inspection

Q9. Do I have to notify PUB when the building project is completed?

A9: When the building project is completed and the contractor vacates the construction site, the contractor/plumber shall notify PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department (WRN) via on line Form H (Notification for Completion of Minor Sewerage Works) to confirm the sealing off temporary sewer connection to sewerage system or demolition of temporary holding tank.

PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department (WRN) may conduct audit inspection on the reinstatement of the manhole and demolition of the temporary holding tank.