Prefabricated Bathroom Units (PBU)  Frequently Asked Questions 

预制浴室单元(PBU)常见问题

Last updated on 4 August 2015

1. Why should PBU suppliers get the In-Principle Acceptance (IPA) from the Building Innovation Panel (BIP) for their PBU systems? 

为什么PBU供应商要从建筑创新小组(BIP)获得其PBU系统的原则上验收(IPA) ?

PBUs granted IPA from the BIP, which the production facilities are accredited under the PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (PBU MAS) as stated in the Code of Practice are listed on BCA’s website to facilitate industry users to source for PBUs which have been accredited. PBUs granted IPA from the BIP usually also get processed faster for approval under the Building Control Act. However, suppliers/users are to note that they still have to ensure that the PBU systems are safe for public use and comply with all regulatory requirements. As a condition for developments on land sold under the Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme from 1 November 2014, all residential (non-landed) developments including Executive Condominiums and residential non-landed component of mixed-use developments are to adopt PBUs for at least 65% of the total number of bathroom units. The PBU system must be accredited by a body specified in the Code of Practice. This requirement is stated in the Building Control (Buildability and Productivity) Regulations 2011. With effect from 9 December 2014, residential non-landed developments that wish to tap on the Balcony Bonus Gross Floor Area (GFA) Scheme are required to adopt at least 80% PBUs. The PBU systems adopted for such developments must also be granted with IPA by the BIP and have the production facilities accredited. Should other development types or residential projects not under the GLS Programme or which did not apply for the Balcony Bonus GFA scheme adopt the PBU systems that obtained IPA from BIP, they will be accorded with higher Buildable Design Scores. 

生产设施已根据业务守则所述的“PBU制造商认可计划”获得认可，并已获该计划认可的PBUs已列于BCA的网站上，以方便业界人士寻找已获认可的PBUs。根据《建筑管制法》，从国际建筑设计协会获得IPA的PBUs通常也能更快地办理审批手续。然而，供应商/用户须注意，他们仍须确保公共使用的PBU系统是安全的，并符合所有监管要求。由2014年11月1日起，所有住宅(非土地)发展项目(包括行政公寓和多功能发展项目中的住宅非土地部分)均须在浴室单位总数中至少65%采用PBUs，作为根据政府卖地计划出售土地的发展项目的条件。PBU系统必须得到业务守则中指定机构的认可。这一要求在《2011年建筑控制(可建造性和生产力)条例》中有所阐述。由2014年12月9日起，希望利用露台额外楼面面积的住宅非土地发展项目，须采用最少80%的优先级。用于此类开发的PBU系统还必须获得国际建筑设计协会(BIP)的国际建筑设计协会(IPA)批准，生产设施也必须获得认证。不属于“综合建筑设计计划”的其他发展项目或住宅项目，或未申请“露台津贴总建筑面积计划”的发展项目，如采用从“综合建筑设计计划”获得国际建筑设计奖的“综合建筑设计系统”，则可获较高的建筑设计分数。

2. Can the PBU suppliers provide different PBU systems from the ones submitted to Building Innovation Panel (BIP)? 

PBU供应商能否提供与提交给BIP的PBU系统不同的PBU系统?

In-Principle Acceptances (IPAs) are issued to the PBU suppliers for their PBU systems that have met the requirements for use in residential non-landed projects in Singapore. This means that the BIP has no objection to the use of the specific PBU systems. Hence, the PBU suppliers should provide the same PBU systems as their submission to BIP. 

PBU供应商的PBU系统已满足新加坡非着陆住宅项目的使用要求，并已获得原则上认可(IPAs)。这意味着BIP不反对使用特定的PBU系统。因此，PBU供应商应提供与提交给BIP相同的PBU系统。

3. Is it still necessary for the PBU systems that have been granted In-Principle Acceptances (IPAs) from Building Innovation Panel (BIP) to obtain the necessary permits or approval of plans from the relevant regulatory agencies? 

已经获得建筑创新小组(BIP)原则上认可(IPAs)的PBU系统，是否仍有必要从相关监管机构获得必要的许可或计划批准?

Yes, it is still necessary. 

4. Is it necessary to apply to Building Innovation Panel (BIP) under the PBU Acceptance Framework again for different projects? 

对于不同的项目，是否需要在PBU接受框架下再次向“建筑创新小组”申请?

It is not necessary for the PBU supplier to go through BIP process again for different projects if the PBU system adopted has already been granted with In-Principle Acceptance (IPA) and the PBU supplier engaged is the one issued with the IPA. While BIP has no objection, the project Qualified Persons (QPs) need to ensure the PBU systems are suitable for use in each specific project. 

如果采用的PBU系统已经获得原则上验收(IPA)，并且所涉及的PBU供应商是获得了IPA的供应商，那么PBU供应商就没有必要对不同的项目再次进行BIP流程。虽然BIP没有异议，但项目合格人员(QPs)需要确保PBU系统适用于每个具体项目。

5. How long is the process of obtaining In-Principle Acceptance (IPA) for PBU system under the Building Innovation Panel (BIP)? 

在建筑创新小组(BIP)下，PBU系统取得原则上接纳的程序需要多长时间?

Upon application to the PBU Screening Panel (Stage 1) under the BIP, the secretariat will contact the applicant within three (3) working days to arrange a suitable timeslot for the aforesaid presentation. The waiting time for the presentation is subject to the available timeslots and the number of applicants in the queue. Subsequently, if the BIP has no major concerns with the design of the proposed PBU system, the time required for BIP to evaluate the proposed PBU system and issue letter of IPA is usually three (3) months from the presentation to the PBU Screening Panel . As the production facilities need to be accredited under the PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (MAS) before they can begin production of the PBUs for use at the mandated Government Land Sales (GLS) sites , it is advisable for industry stakeholders to understand the requirements of the PBU MAS upfront and check that the PBU production facilities have been accredited. The mandated GLS sites refer to all residential (non-landed) developments including Executive Condominiums and residential non-landed component of mixed-use developments that are sold under the GLS Programme from 1 November 2014. 

秘书处会在三个工作天内联络申请人，安排合适的时间进行上述活动。颁奖典礼的轮候时间，视乎所提供的时间及排队的申请人数目而定。随后，如果BIP对拟议的PBU系统的设计没有重大顾虑，则从提交给PBU筛选小组开始，BIP评估拟议的PBU系统和颁发IPA证书所需的时间通常为3个月。作为试下的生产设备需要认证制造商认证计划(MAS)才能开始生产试译的使用授权政府土地销售,建议行业利益相关者理解的要求试MAS前期和检查试生产设施已认可。指定的全球楼宇评估用地是指由2014年11月1日起在全球楼宇评估计划下出售的所有住宅(非土地)发展项目，包括行政公寓及综合用途发展项目中的非土地住宅部分。

6. When can PBU manufacturer start applying for PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (MAS)? 

PBU制造商可于何时开始申请“PBU制造商认可计划”?

The PBU manufacturer can apply for the accreditation under the PBU MAS after it has obtained the IPA from BIP. 

PBU制造商在获得BIP颁发的IPA证书后，可根据PBU MAS申请认证。

7. Is it acceptable for PBUs to be produced at fabrication yard on Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) land? 

在持有临时占用牌照土地上的制造场生产PBUs是否可接受?

It is acceptable for fabrication yard on TOL land to produce PBUs for use at GLS site, as long as the PBU system has been accredited under the PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (PBU MAS). For the accreditation criteria and other requirements under MAS, please refer to Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI) website via URL: http://www.scinst.org.sg/page.php?67.

只要PBU系统已通过PBU制造商认可计划(PBU MAS)的认可，在TOL陆地上的制造场就可以生产供GLS工厂使用的PBUs。有关MAS的认证标准和其他要求，请参阅新加坡混凝土学会(SCI)网站，网址:http://www.scinst.org.sg/page.php?67。

8. Must all PBUs be fully-finished and fitted out at the production facilities before delivery to the construction site? 

所有的PBUs在交付到施工现场之前，是否必须在生产工厂完成并安装完毕?

In accordance with Building Control (Buildability and Productivity) Regulations, for non-landed residential developments on land sold under the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme from 1 November 2014, PBU systems adopted need to be preassembled off-site complete with finishes, sanitary wares, concealed pipes, conduits, ceiling, bathroom cabinets, shower screen and fittings before installing in position in order to meet the PBU performance requirements. 

按照建筑控制(建筑效益和生产力)规定,对non-landed住宅发展土地出售政府土地销售(gl)项目从2014年11月1日,试系统采用需要预装配的线下完成,洁具,隐蔽管道,管道,天花板,浴室柜,淋浴屏和配件在安装位置以满足试译的性能需求。

9. Will mock-up of proposed PBU system be required by the Building Innovation Panel (BIP)? 

“建筑创新小组”会否需要拟建的“专业楼宇系统”模型?

Mock-up of the proposed PBU system might be requested by the PBU Screening Panel in Stage 1 of BIP. 

在BIP的第一阶段，PBU筛选小组可能会要求模拟拟议的PBU系统。

10. Do I need to notify BCA that my project will be using PBUs? 

我需要通知BCA我的项目将使用PBUs吗?

Since 1 September 2013, QPs are required to submit a Buildability Detailed Design and Implementation Plan to BCA during building plan submission together with the Buildable Design Score (B-score) computation form. The Buildability Detailed Design and Implementation Plan (BDIP) shows the basis on how the B-score is computed. Both the BDIP and the B-score would show that PBUs are being used. 

自2013年9月1日起，QPs在提交建筑图则时必须向BCA提交可建造性详细设计和实施计划，并提交可建造性设计得分(b分)计算表。可建造性详细设计和实施计划(BDIP)显示了如何计算b分数的基础。BDIP和b分都表明使用了PBUs。

11. Do consultant and owner/developer need to notify BCA on PBU supplier engaged? 

顾问和业主/开发商是否需要就PBU供应商的聘用通知BCA ?

If yes, at which stage and who to notify? As you are required to indicate the accepted PBU system (i.e. the PBU system has been granted IPA by the BIP) in the B-score form when you submit building plan, it would not be necessary for you to notify BCA separately on the PBU system/PBU supplier to be used/engaged for a project. BCA will also carry out checks including site inspections to verify the PBU system used. 

如有，应在哪个阶段通知谁?当你需要表明接受试译系统(即试系统已经被授予IPA) b分数的形式提交建筑计划时,就没有必要为你单独通知BCA试系统/试供应商使用/从事一个项目。BCA亦会进行检查，包括实地视察，以核实使用的PBU系统。

12. Do we need to include full details of the PBUs used in our building plan submission before we appoint the PBU supplier? What information is BCA looking for in the building plan submission on PBU? 

我们在提交建筑图则时，是否需要包括使用的PBUs的全部详情，然后才指定PBU供应商?楼宇管理局在提交有关楼宇维修计划的图则时，需要哪些资料?

In the event that the PBU supplier is not confirmed at the time of structural or building plan submission to BCA, please indicate an accepted PBU system that best suits the project as a preliminary system in the B-score form. Should the PBU system being considered is still pending in-principle acceptance (IPA) and/or provisional certificate, please indicate this PBU system in the form. The Buildability Detailed Design and Implementation Plan should also reflect this preliminary PBU system. However, please note that when the PBU supplier has been confirmed and the PBU system has been accepted by the BIP, you are required to resubmit the B-score form and the Buildability Detailed Design and Implementation Plan to BCA. Please also take note that until the PBU has been accepted by BIP and the production facilities have been accredited under the PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (PBU MAS), you are not allowed to install the PBUs at site. 

如果在向BCA提交结构或建筑方案时，PBU供应商未得到确认，请在b分表格中注明一个已被接受的最适合该项目的PBU系统作为初步系统。如果正在考虑的PBU系统仍在等待原则上接受(IPA)和/或临时证书，请在表格中注明该PBU系统。可建性的详细设计和实施计划也应反映这一初步的PBU系统。但是，请注意，当PBU供应商被确认，PBU系统被BIP接受后，您需要重新向BCA提交b分表以及可建造性详细设计和实施计划。请注意，在PBU被BIP接受和生产设施通过PBU制造商认可计划(PBU MAS)认证之前，你不能在现场安装PBUs。

13. How will BCA enforce that the developers/main contractors are using the PBU systems that have been granted IPA by the BIP, and the production facilities have been accredited under the PBU MAS for the projects mentioned in above-mentioned item 1? Also, what is the penalty for non-compliance? 

BCA将如何确保发展商/主要承建商使用已获国际建筑工程协会授权的PBU系统，以及生产设施已获PBU MAS认可，用于上述第1项所述的项目?另外，不遵守规定的惩罚是什么?