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Building design standards could be changed post-Covid: BCA
It is studying whether rules on mechanical ventilation, air-conditioning need tweaks
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Tue, Jun 16, 2020 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
DESIGN standards for new buildings could change as the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) looks into whether rules on air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation need to be revised in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The aim of any such move is to boost ventilation in crowded spaces and improve air quality for situations like public health emergencies, the regulator's spokesman told The Straits Times.
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