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1. Key Requirements for LTA RPZ AIP   The Land Transport Authority (LTA) Approval-in-Principle (AIP) for pile design and pile layout plans is a critical regulatory requirement for construction projects within the Railway Protection Zone (RPZ) in Singapore. The RPZ is generally defined as land within 40m of any rapid transit system (RTS) structure.   Approval Trigger: Any pile foundation installation (bored piles, driven piles) within the RPZ requires prior approval from LTA. Submission Channel: Under the new CORENET X framework, this is part of the Piling Gateway (optional) or as part of the Design/Construction Gateway. Key Documents Required:   Engineering Assessment Report: Prepared by a Qualified Person (QP), detailing the impact of piling on existing MRT structures. Detailed Pile Layout Plan: Showing pile locations, diameters, and distances from MRT structures. Method Statement: Outlining the construction method (e.g., vibration-free piling methods...

  Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI) The Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI) regime was introduced in 2020 to enhance maintenance of building facades, for public safety. Frequency of Inspection Buildings that are more than 20 years of age are to be inspected every 7 years with the exception of: - Detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced or linked houses which are used solely as places of residence - Temporary buildings - Buildings where the highest point (including its roof, if applicable) is 13 metres or lower when measured from the ground. Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI) Process 1. BCA informs owner* by serving a Notice for PFI of buildings 2. Owner appoints a Competent Person^ (CP) 3. CP conducts a facade inspection of the building 4. Owner or CP (authorised by owner) submits a report to BCA 5. Where necessary, owner engages a contractor to repair defects as recommended by the CP *Owner as defined under s26(1) of the Building Control Act ^CP can either be a professional engin...