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71 Renovating responsibly 3. Renovation generates waste, noise and dust, which might inconvenience your neighbours. Ensure that your renovation contractor carries out work during permitted timings to reduce any disturbances. Do also remind your suppliers, movers and renovation contractors to: • Use the lifts properly • Dispose waste material responsibly Misusing the lifts can lead to breakdowns, which greatly affects residents, especially the elderly and those who have restricted mobility. Waste materials that are not properly disposed of are fire hazards, and can potentially be a breeding ground for mosquitos. For more information on making your HDB flat renovations easy, visit www.hdb.gov.sg/homerenovation For more information on HDB’s renovation guidelines for gas works, visit www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/living- in-an-hdb-flat/renovation/guidelines/water- and-sanitary-plumbing-works-gas-works You are now set! Carrying out renovation works according to HDB’s guidelines will help you avoid inconveniences like having to reinstate unauthorised works, or paying more to rectify any damage. Finally, every little gesture in maintaining a peaceful and pleasant living environment goes a long way! Gas riser pipes convey gas to the residential flats of the block. These pipes are inspected by HDB-appointed agents every 5 years. If there is a gas riser pipe running within your flat, it is important that you do not tamper with it, especially during renovation works. For your safety, if you wish to enclose the gas riser pipe, make sure that the enclosure is: • Constructed with only lightweight, non-combustible material • Fully ventilated, with a full-height, 600mm wide removable access to facilitate inspection and maintenance Enclosure/ Encasement of gas riser pipes in HDB flats Example of gas riser pipe in kitchen of HDB flat