Singapore legislation
Regulation 66
Regulation 66
Dormitory accommodation
Subregulation 1
In every boarding school, a superficial dormitory area of at least 5 square metres must be provided for each boarder and the ceiling of every dormitory must, unless permitted by a medical officer, be at least 3.4 metres above the floor. There must be at least 1.2 metres between the edges of adjacent beds.
Subregulation 2
A dormitory must not be in a tenement-house.
Subregulation 3
In every boarding school the dormitory accommodation must be of such adequate standard and so maintained as to satisfy the reasonable requirements of the Director‑General.