Form I

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 trade fair organizer/operator/applicant on the application to PUB for the installation of temporary sanitary facilities (i.e. sanitary appliances and washing facilities as well as the associated pipe works connecting to pump sump, holding tank, inspection chamber or public sewer) at the trade fair site. The proposed temporary sanitary facilities shall be carried out in compliance with the "General Requirements for temporary sanitary facilities for Trade Fairs"

Form B (Application to work in Public Sewer) is to be submitted if it involves a new connection to the existing sewer. Form B can be submitted through email at PUB_FORM_B@pub.gov.sg by contractor / plumber or through Corenet-e-submission system by QP.

Upon completion of the works, the applicant shall notify PUB via online Form H (Notification for Completion of Minor Sewerage Works).

Please take note that failure to obtain an approval from PUB on the design of Temporary sanitary facilities prior to commencement of the Trade Fair operations or the construction/installation of temporary sanitary facilities not in accordance with the approved design at the trade fair site is a violation of Section 11 of the Sewerage and Drainage act (SDA). In addition, failure to comply with any condition stated in PUBs approval letter is also an offence under section 63(b) of the SDA. Offenders are liable for enforcement actions.

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 applicants email or fax number as provided by the applicant in the form within 7 working days

Requirements

All relevant information shall be submitted with the application including the following:

• 1. Detailed plans showing the following:
  • a. Trade fair location;
  • b. NEA s trade fair permit;
  • c. Proposed layout and design of the temporary sanitary facilities/pump sump/holding tank;
  • d. Proposed point of connection to existing inspection chamber, public sewer or holding tank;
  • e. Other relevant details
• 2. Detailed design for the pump sump or holding tank (if proposed)

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 I submission, please contact our officers at 67313254 or 67313306.

For other enquiries, please contact PUB Building Plan Unit at 67313512 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.