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Regulation 41C

of Building Control Regulations 2003

Regulation 41C

Duties of trained air-conditioning unit installer

Amended byS 905/2022 wef 01/03/2023S 598/2004 wef 01/10/2004

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 905/2022 wef 01/03/2023

Subject to paragraph (2), every trained air-conditioning unit installer engaged to carry out the installation works relating to an air-conditioning unit under regulation 41B shall install a structural supporting system for the air-conditioning unit that complies with the specifications set out in Part I, II, III or IV of the Seventh Schedule, as the case may be, and the requirements in this Part.

Subregulation 2

A trained air-conditioning unit installer may depart from the specifications and requirements under paragraph (1) if ––

(a)

he has obtained the prior written approval of the Commissioner of Building Control to such departure; or

(b)

in relation to a flat or building in any housing estate of the Housing and Development Board, he has complied with the specifications approved by that Board.

Subregulation 3

A trained air-conditioning unit installer shall, not later than 14 days after the completion of installation works relating to any air-conditioning unit, submit a report of the completed works to the Commissioner of Building Control, in such form as the Commissioner of Building Control shall determine.

Subregulation 4

Amended byS 598/2004 wef 01/10/2004

Any trained air-conditioning unit installer who fails to comply with paragraph (1) or (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.