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This Code of Practice sets out the requirements of the Street Works Act ( Private Street Regulations) for the street
work proposals relating to development works. It outlines the essential submission procedures and technical
requirements pertaining to the design and construction of street works.

The submission procedure has been digested as a single chapter as, “Overview of Submission Process for Street
Works Related to Development Works”. With the re-arrangement of chapters and sections, users will appreciate a
more sequential approach of submissions required for street works carried out in relation to development works.

The Code of Practice has also been updated to include the new road typologies, the revised scope of the Transport
Impact Assessment and the expanded scope of the Walking and Cycling Plan (WCP).

Enhancements to our public transport network and changes in land use policies have removed the need for SURS.
The chapter on Engineering Works within Singapore Underground System (SURS) Tunnel Protection Reserve has thus
been removed as it is no longer valid with the de-safeguarding of SURS.

A new chapter on Declaration of Public Streets has been introduced to provide guidance in the preparation of a road
declaration plan for submission to LTA before the road is declared as public and handed over to LTA.

Many useful features are included in this code to facilitate easy reading and quick retrieval of information.
Throughout the code, colored spots are used to flag relevant codes and standards. Hyperlinks to these codes and
standards are provided where available. The entire set of diagrams have been enhanced to ensure legibility and
important sections of the diagrams have been highlighted to bring the reader’s attention to the features that are
relevant to the topic. Please refer to the User Guide on page 2 for more on this.

The list of key changes to the Code of Practice is given below.

April 2019 Edition

No Chapter List of key changes in COP

1 Chapter 1 Inclusion of DC lodgement guidelines

2 Chapter 2 Revised road cross-section details of safeguarded roads
3 Chapter 3 Revised scope of Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and Walking & Cycling Plan
(WCP)
4 Chapter 4 Refinement to the Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Service Access
Arrangement
5 Chapter 7 Insertion of new chapter on Declaration of Public Streets

6 COP Version 1.2 Removal of Chapter on Engineering Works within Singapore Underground
Chapter 11 System (SURS) Tunnel Protection Reserve
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List of the topics within each chapter that displays where each topic can be located. e.g.

Chapter 1 Overview of Submission Process for Street Works Related to Development Works

1.1 Introduction 10
1.2 Layout Plan Stage 11
1.3 Layout Plan lodgment 13
1.4 Submission of Street Plans 16
1.5 Lodgement of Street Plans 18
1.6 Requirements For Works on Public Streets 19
1.7 Development Proposal Above/Below Road Structures and Adjacent to/Within 20
Public Streets
1.8 Procedure For Notification Of Opening Of New Street(s) to Traffic 26
1.9 Site Inspection of Completed Street Works 28

The page number is located on the top of the ‘cross-hair’ and in bold type. The chapter number is located on the
bottom of the ‘cross-hair’ and in light type. i.e.

Facing Pages

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Can be found at the start of most sections to explain some commonly used technical terms.

Throughout this code colored spots are used to flag relevant codes and standards. Hyperlinks to these codes and
standards are provided where available.

ADC Architectural Design Criteria

SDRE Standard Detail of Road Elements

CDC Civil Design Criteria

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the background information is grayed out.
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SWA Street Works Act

An Act relating to the construction, improvement, repair, maintenance and management of streets
and back-lanes and other matters connected therewith, and the prevention of obstruction of five
footways and private footways.

ADC Architectural Standards

These standards set out the architectural design and the materials and workmanship specifications.

CDC Civil Design Criteria

Contains the requirements for the design and detailing of all Civil Engineering Works for the
construction of the roads and rail system.

SDRE Standard Details of Road Elements

These standards includes details of common road elements such as drains, kerbs and pavement for
use as a reference for road construction.

MWS Materials and Workmanship Specifications

Sets out the basic standard for the quality of materials and workmanship required by the Land
Transport Authority.

WPS Code Of Practice for Works on Public Streets

This Code of Practice sets out the procedures and requirements for carrying out works on public
streets.

TCWZ Code of Practice for Traffic Control at Work Zone

This Code of Practice sets out the guidelines and procedures for traffic control at work zones.

RSSZ Guide to Carrying Out Engineering Works within Road Structure Safety Zone and Engineering Activity
on Land adjoining Public Streets
This guide sets out the procedures and requirements for carrying out engineering works within road
structure safety zone and engineering activity on land adjoining public streets.

SPS Guidelines for Placing Skips on Public Streets

These guidelines provide the necessary requirements for the proper placement of skips along public
roads to ensure safety and minimise obstructions and inconvenience to road users.

CP10
CP10 SS CP 10
Code of Practice for Installation and Servicing Electrical Fire Alarm Systems

OIC Search
This search allows you to find out the Officer-in-Charge of a certain road or Mukim/Township
in Development & Building Control Division by keying in the road name or Mukim/Township no.
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Chapter 1 Overview of Submission Process for Street Works Related to Development Works

1.1 Introduction 10
1.2 Layout Plan Stage 11
1.3 Layout Plan lodgment 13
1.4 Submission of Street Plans 16
1.5 Lodgement of Street Plans 18
1.6 Requirements For Works on Public Streets 19
1.7 Development Proposal Above/Below Road Structures and Adjacent to/Within 20
Public Streets
1.8 Procedure For Notification Of Opening New Street(s) To Traffic 26
1.9 Site Inspection of Completed Street Works 28

Chapter 2 Safeguarding of Road Reserve Lines

2.1 Introduction 39
2.2 Information on Road Reserve Lines 39
2.3 Criteria for Safeguarding Road Reserve Lines 40
2.4 Cross-Section of Road Reserves 42
2.5 Cul-De-Sacs 44
2.6 Junction Layout 44
2.7 Setback of Development Boundary 44

Chapter 3 Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)

3.1 Introduction 63
3.2 Purpose of a TIA 63
3.3 When is a TIA submission required? 64
3.4 Who Prepares a TIA? 64
3.5 The TIA Process 64
3.6 Pedestrians and Cyclists Assessment 69
3.7 Public Transport 76
3.8 Road Traffic 80
3.9 Transport Improvement Measures 84
3.10 Other Assessment Issues 89
3.11 TIA Submissions and Reports 91

Chapter 4 Access Arrangements

4.1 Introduction 136

4.2 Location of Vehicular Access Point 136
4.3 Service Accesses 136
4.4 Access Arrangement for Landed Residential Developments 137
4.5 Design of Entrance Access 138
4.6 Width and Turning Radius of Vehicle Accesses 141
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Chapter 5 New Street Proposals

5.1 Introduction 145

5.2 References 145
5.3 Adequate Provision of Roads 146
5.4 Planning Permission & Certified Plan 147
5.5 Utility Services Plan 147
5.6 Co-ordinated Utilities Plan (CUP) 148
5.7 Street Works Deposit 148
5.8 Reduction of Street Works Deposit 149
5.9 Maintenance of New Street 149
5.10 Service Roads 149
5.11 Street Plan Presentation Standards and Requirement 150
5.12 Site Plan 150
5.13 Longitudinal Section Plan 157
5.14 Cross Sectional Plans 161
5.15 Types of Road Pavements 167
5.16 Details of Frontage Improvement to Development 170
5.17 Examples of Various Plans to be Submitted 174
5.18 Plan Presentation for Traffic Layout Plan 176
5.19 Details of Road Reserve / Key Plan / Scale 177
5.20 Street Lights 177
5.22 Traffic Lights 177
5.23 Typical Traffic Layout Plan Related to Development With Street Works 177
5.24 Application for Temporary Crossings 187

Chapter 6 Declaration of Public Streets

6.1 Introduction 192

6.2 Submission 192
6.3 Draft Declaration Plan 192
6.4 Final Declaration Plan 193
6.5 Colour Scheme 194
6.6 Plan Samples 195

Chapter 7 Expunction of Public Streets

7.1 Introduction 199

7.2 Reference 199
7.3 Expunction of Existing Public Street 199
7.4 Application by Private Developer or Government Agency 199
7.5 Approval 200
7.6 List of Authorities to Seek Clearance for Expunction of Public Street 202
This chapter sets out the key considerations of the LTA at the Layout Plan Stage and the extent of
information required to be shown in the proposal plans to obtain clearance.

Access Point Generally refers to the vehicular entrance to a development.

Commuter Facilities All forms of road related facilities (includes covered or open
linkways, pedestrian overhead bridge, underpass, bus shelter and
footway) connected to various transport nodes to cater to the needs
of pedestrians and commuters.

Defects Liability Period In relation to any works which have been carried out on a public
street or a street intended to be a public street, means the defects
liability period as specified in the Code of Practice in respect of
that type of works.

Engineering Activities/ Please refer to the definition in Guide to Carrying out Engineering
RSSZ
Works Works within Road Structure Safety Zone and Engineering Activity
on Land adjoining Public Streets.
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Latent Defects Defects caused by failures in design, workmanship or materials

that may not be apparent or readily detectable (even with the exer-
cise of reasonable care) until many months after the completion of
construction.

Layout Plan A set of plans that represents the way streets, buildings, opens
spaces etc are placed or laid out on the ground in relation to each
other.

Lodgement A process of self-declaration by a Qualified Person (QP) who

prepares the Layout Plan/Street Plan and declares compliance with
the Street Works Act and its Regulations when he lodges the
Layout Plan/Street Plan with LTA.

New Street Includes:

 the continuation of an existing street;
 the widening or alteration of any existing street and
 the adapting of a street, made for foot traffic only, for
carriage traffic.

Public Street Any street over which the public has a right of way and which has
become vested in the Government under the Street Works Act or
any other repealed Acts.

Qualified Person (QP) Means a person who is registered either as:

 an architect registered under the Architect Act or
 a professional engineer registered under the Professional
Engineers Act.

Road Related Facility Includes any traffic sign, directional sign, street name sign, traffic
light, bus shelter, place for the parking of bicycles, power-assisted
bicycles or personal mobility devices, railing, lighting apparatus
and any optical, electronic, communication, monitoring or
computerised equipment necessary for the control and manage-
ment of traffic, and any other road related structure and facility
maintained by the Authority.

Road Structure Includes any bridge, underpass, tunnel, earth retaining wall and
ancillary buildings.

Road Structure Part of the land or area which is 20m from the outer edge of any
Safety Zone part of a road structure.

Street Furniture Street features such as streetlights, kerb, roadside drain, etc
placed along the street.

Street Plan Refers to the plan relating to the construction of a new street as
referred to in Section 18 of the SWA.

Street Reserve Part of the development that is required for future road widening
Plot or to make up standard features of a road.
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Street Works Refers to works of levelling, paving, metalling, flagging, kerbing,

channelling, draining, lighting, laying of cables and mains, other
utility services and otherwise the making good of a street or part of
the street.

Traffic Layout Plan A plan showing existing and proposed traffic markings, traffic
signs and arrow/lane markings, etc.

Utilities Includes water pipes, gas pipes, sewer pipes, drainage facilities,
electricity cables, telecommunication cables and any other pipes,
cables and their related apparatuses.
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There are 3 major stages where approval is required from LTA for any proposed development, namely Layout Plan
(also known as Development Control Plan), Street Plan (also known as Building Plan) and Certificate of Statutory
Completion (CSC). The approval process is shown in Appendix 1A.

The Qualified Person (QP) has to obtain LTA's clearance at the various stages when development proposals involve
the following but not limited to:

 Construction of new street as defined in the Street Works Act.

 Alteration of an existing street including relocation/widening of existing access point(s) to the

development.

 Alteration of an existing street including street furniture and traffic marking/traffic signs within the
road reserve.

 Construction of new access point(s) to the development.

 Development proposal that is affected by the line of road or tunnel reserve.

 Development that is located above, below and near (as defined by the Road Structure Safety Zone) to
road structures.

 Development that involves basement works. ie. involves excavation adjacent to the road reserve.

The list of developments exempted from obtaining LTA’s clearance is given in Appendix 1B.

In preparing the necessary plans at the various stages, the QP shall make reference to the relevant chapters in the
following publications and comply with the requirements stated therein:

SWA  Street Works Act (Chapter 320A) & Street Works (Private Street Works) Regulations

CDC  Civil Design Criteria for Road & Rail Transit Systems

ADC  Architectural Design Criteria for Road & Rail Transit Systems

SDRE  LTA Standard Details of Road Elements

MWS  Materials & Workmanship Specification for Civil & Structural Works

AMW  Materials & Workmanship Specification for Architectural Works

QPs are advised to refer to the LTA/Corenet e-info websites for the most updated version of the publications.
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The layout plan stage is the stage where LTA will evaluate if the proposal can meet the requirements of traffic opera-
tions and safety. This is the stage which has a significant impact on the overall layout of the development.

The following key areas are evaluated in this stage:

Key Considerations

Walk Cycle Ride (WCR) friendly developments

As part of the Walk Cycle Ride (WCR) SG Vision, LTA

aims to make walking, cycling and riding public
transport the way of life for Singaporeans and a
means of enhancing liveability in Singapore.

Developers are required to consider the safety,

connectivity and accessibility for pedestrians and
cyclists in the design of the development.

Suitability of access points

Access points shall be suitably located to ensure

smooth flow of traffic on roads. Access points are to
be located along local access roads and at a safe
distance from road junctions, road bends, pedestrian
crossings, bus-stops, existing access points etc.
Access points shall be located along the lowest
hierarchy of roads if there is more than one road
category fronting the development site.

Adequacy of new road proposed

The new road proposed shall serve the various plots of

developments adequately with each plot directly
accessible from a public street. The proposed road
reserve widths shall be determined based on the type
and intensity of development.
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Key Considerations

Extent of frontage improvement

The extent of frontage improvement including

upgrading of open drains to covered drains for safety
of pedestrians and to serve as footpaths is determined
at this stage for the details to be worked out by the
Professional Engineer.

Existing street lights and/or its related facilities such

as overground (OG) boxes may be required to be
relocated to give way for proposed access points.

Improvement needed to existing traffic scheme

Any improvement to the existing traffic scheme

including introduction of yellow boxes, relocation of
arrow markings, relocation of hump etc are
determined at this stage.

Requirement for a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)

TIA studies are required for developments exceeding

certain threshold development intensity. The purpose
of a TIA is to identify the impact of a development on
the surrounding transport network and the necessary
measures to mitigate these impacts. This is also the
stage where the walking and cycling needs of the
development is studied and the necessary
infrastructure is designed for. If the development is
located in an area with already high traffic volume,
LTA will advise the applicant on whether a TIA is
required.

Adequacy of commuter facilities

Some types of developments may require commuter

facilities to adequately serve those who patronise
these developments. These include pedestrian
overhead bridges, bus stops or bus-bays, taxi stands,
linkways, etc.
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Once the layout plan clearance for the proposed development is obtained, the QP (Civil) shall submit the Street Plan
to obtain BP clearance. The Street Plan shall be prepared based on the approved layout plan and prevailing
specifications, standards, guidelines and codes of practice.

The QP (Civil) shall lodge the street plans with LTA if the proposal falls within the lodgement criteria. This is further
explained in the sections below.

The QP would also evaluate if a proposed development would affect an existing road or a road structure during the
course of construction and implement suitable measures to ensure the safety of the public. Additional information is
required to be submitted if a development:

 is above, below or near to road structures (refer to Section 1.7);

 involves works that are adjacent to or within an existing public street (refer to Section 1.7)

Under the layout plan lodgement scheme, the QP shall prepare the layout plans and declare compliance with LTA’s
requirement stipulated in the prevailing code of practice, standards and guidelines.

All Landed House Developments qualify for lodgement except those that involve the following :

(a) the construction of a new street;

(b) the continuation of an existing street;
(c) the adaptation of a street made for foot traffic only into a street for carriage traffic;
(d) the construction of any new road related facility or modification of any existing road related facility;
(e) the construction of a new covered linkway or relocation of any existing covered linkway;
(f) a landed house development with street reserves cutting into the legal boundary of the development;
(g) a landed house development that consisting of more than 2 dwelling houses;
(h) relocation of a vehicular access to another street;
(i) works carried out within the road structure safety zone; or
(j) works that are carried out within 50 metres the of either edge of a street reserve of a road tunnel.
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 Under the layout plan lodgment scheme, the QP shall ensure and self-declare that the proposal is in
compliance with LTA’s requirements stipulated in the prevailing code of practice, standards and guidelines.

 The QP shall lodge the layout plans via CORENET.

 In the CORENET form, the QP is required to select the scope of proposed works:

(i) Development With NO proposed external work;

(ii) Developments With proposed external work

 After the successful submission of the plans in Corenet, the QP will receive an auto-acknowledgement letter
containing either one of the following advices:

(i) Submission of the building plan to this Division for BP and CSC clearance is not required as there are no
proposed works within the road reserve.

OR

(ii) The PE is required to lodge the street plan submission with Land Transport Authority together with a set of
approved layout plans and a copy of written permission from URA. CSC clearance is necessary for the proposed
development.

 Completed application form “LTA_DBC_Road.xfd”

 One set of layout plans duly endorsed by the QP including:

- Site plan

- Floor plans

- Section plans (including road features)

- Elevation plans

 Topographical plan (shall clearly indicate any encroachment of existing structures on the road reserve/state
land.)

 Latest site photos (with date stamp) showing the existing frontage of landed house (Date of photos taken shall
not precede the date of layout plan lodgement by more than a month.)
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LTA would carry-out audit checks on the layout plans that have been lodged. If details of the street works do not
comply with LTA’s requirements, LTA would issue a written direction to the QP to amend the proposal. However, if any
deviation is discovered during CSC inspection, the QP will have to rectify the situation or demolish the completed
works if necessary and reconstruct the street works according to LTA’s requirements.
QPs can refer to the Lodgement Guide Book prepared to assist them in lodgement schemes.

For layout plan submissions involving the relocation of existing street lamppost and/or OG boxes, the QP (Architect)
shall advise QP (Civil/M&E) to forward the proposal for approval with a cut out plan of the affected streetlights,
lighting control boxes and proposed positions with the inventory ID (lamppost no.) and road name to:

Engineer-In-Charge,
Lighting & Facilities Dept,
Commuter Facilities & Systems Management Division,
71 Chai Chee Street
Block 3, Level 3
Singapore 468981

The QP (Architect) shall also co-ordinate with all other technical agencies on whether the new lamppost location are
acceptable to all parties. The proposed relocation of the lamppost shall comply with LTA’s requirement and the
developer/owner shall bear the cost of lamppost relocation.
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The QP (Civil) is required to submit the Street Plans to LTA at the street plan stage. Submission of Building Plans at
the Layout Plan stage by the Architect is not required.

Submission of Street Plan for approval by the QP (Civil) shall include the following:

 Detailed plan showing the proposed street works, including details of entrance access, positions of
public street lights, sign posts and any other street related facilities.

 Traffic scheme plan, where applicable.

 Design calculations of the proposed structures, if structural design differs from LTA’s Standard Details
of Road Elements.

 Utility Services Plan (USP), if applicable (please refer to section 5.5).

 Coordinated Utility Plan (CUP), if applicable (please refer to section 5.6).

Where applicable, details of mechanical and electrical design/installation in relation to the proposed street works,
such as installation of public street lights, beacon lights, installation of escalators and lifts to pedestrian overhead
bridge and underpass etc. shall be submitted to LTA for clearance before the commencement of the M & E
installation works.

Unless otherwise stated in LTA's written direction to the Street Plan submission, all M&E details can be submitted
separately from the Street Plans submission.

The developer and QP(s) shall be informed that if the proposed M&E details are not acceptable to LTA and require
amendment that may affect the overall street proposal layout, the Street Plans that may have been approved
separately shall be re-submitted for regularisation/re-endorsement.

Details of the M & E design and installation for commuter facilities such as pedestrian underpass and bus shelters
are also required to be submitted for clearance by a QP (M & E).

The M & E design and installation shall comply with the specifications given in the Architectural Design Criteria for
Road & Rail Transit Systems. Please refer to Appendix 1C & 1D for the M&E submission checklist.
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A QP (Electrical) shall follow up to submit the following with regards to the provision of street lighting:

 Checklist for street lighting design submission

 location plan showing the proposed development

 a copy of approved street layout plan

 Plan / document showing:

i) position of proposed poles

ii) underground cable routing

iii) lighting control boxes location

iv) lighting simulation

v) electrical single line diagram

vi) design electrical load calculation

vii) pole concrete foundation design & calculation with QP (Civil) endorsement

viii) manufacturer’s information / catalogue on the lamp, lantern, gears, cables, cut-out unit,
control box, its accessories and concrete base, HD UPVC pipe, cable warning slab, fuse,
earthing accessories including country of origin.

 The following Photometric Data relevant to each luminaire type shall also be provided:

i) Isolux Diagram
ii) Utilization Factor Curves
iii) Polar Curves
iv) Downward Light Output Ratio
v) Downward and Upward Flux Fractions
All design pertaining to provision of public street lighting shall comply with the specifications/requirements
CDC stipulated in Chapter 21 of LTA's publication - Civil Design Criteria for Road & Rail Transit System.

The QP (Electrical) shall also:

 comply with all written law, bylaws, rules, regulations and Code of Practices of any government
ministries, statutory boards or other public authorities which are applicable or relevant to the
execution of the services;

 conduct site visits to investigate and propose feasible design to suit the actual site condition for
installation of new poles, or relocation of poles, etc.;

 arrange for a licensed cable detection worker to carry out detection of underground services.
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Under the lodgement scheme, the QP(Civil) shall prepare the street plans in accordance with the Street Works Act
and its Regulations, and declare compliance with the Act and the Regulations when he lodges the street plans with
LTA. LTA will issue a letter to acknowledge receipt of the lodgement.

Street Plan lodgement scheme is applicable for all types of development except commercial developments and mixed
-use developments.

The lodgement scheme is NOT applicable for all developments that involve the following types of works:
 construction of a new street
 continuation or widening of an existing street
 conversion of streets meant for foot traffic to vehicular traffic and vice versa
 modification of any existing traffic scheme or introduction of new traffic scheme
 introduction or modification of any road related facilities, such as bus stop and pedestrian overhead
bridge, covered linkway etc

Under the lodgement scheme, the PE has to ensure and make a self-declaration that the street plans submitted are
in compliance with the Street Works Act and its Regulations.

The PE shall lodge the street plans via CORENET after the Layout Plan clearance has been obtained from LTA. Details
of the street plans shall follow the approved Layout Plan.

PE will receive an auto-acknowledgement through CORENET .

The PE shall apply for Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) clearance upon completion of the street works.

 Completed Application Form “LTA-DBC_Roads.xfd”

 A copy of the URA’s Written Permission together with the approved plan
 Set of street plans
- Site plan
- Longitudinal section plans
- Cross section plans
 A copy of LTA’s Layout Plan clearance letter/layout plan lodgement acknowledgement letter
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LTA would carry out audit checks on the Street Plans that have been lodged. If details of the street works do not
comply with LTA’s requirements, LTA would issue a written direction to the QP (Civil) to amend the proposal. If
however, any deviation is discovered during CSC inspection, the QP will have to demolish the completed works and
reconstruct the street works according to LTA’s requirements.

QPs can refer to the Lodgement Guide Book prepared to assist them in lodgement of Street Plans.

For street plan submissions involving relocation of existing street lampposts and/or OG boxes , the PE shall forward
the proposal with a cut out plan of the affected streetlights, lighting control boxes and proposed positions with the
inventory ID (lamppost no.) and road name attention to:

Lighting & Facilities Dept,

Commuter Facilities & Systems Management Division,
71 Chai Chee Street
Block 3, Level 3
Singapore 468981

The PE shall also co-ordinate with all other technical agencies on whether the new lamppost locations are acceptable
to all parties. The developer/owner shall bear the cost of the lamppost relocation. The proposed relocation of the lamp
post shall comply with LTA’s requirement.

QP shall ensure that an application for a permit to carry out works on public streets is submitted via the
LTA.PROMPT website: https://prompt.lta.gov.sg before carrying out any external works. A copy of the street plan
clearance should be attached together with the application. QP shall ensure that no works on the public streets are
carried out until a permit has been issued.
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Development proposals above or below road structures and those adjacent to or within existing public streets are of
special concern to LTA as they may affect the structural integrity of the nearby road structures or public streets.

The developer shall engage a qualified person for supervision of structural works, QP (Civil), to obtain the Authority’s
clearance at Layout Plan stage. This chapter provides guidelines to the QP (Civil) to obtain Layout Plan clearance for
development proposals under this scenario.

The QP (Civil) shall identify and verify the presence of all road structures affected by the development proposal and
indicate them in his Layout Plan application. The following figures illustrate the Road Structure Safety Zone for
above-ground and underground structures.

Road Structure Safety Zone Road Structure Safety Zone

20 m 20 m

Aboveground
Structure

Figure 1.1 Road Structure Safety Zone for Structures Above Ground Structures
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Road Structure Safety Zone Road Structure Safety Zone

20 m 20 m

Below ground
Structure

Figure 1.2 Road Structure Safety Zone for Structures Below Ground Structures

To facilitate the approval process, the QP (Civil) shall submit the proposed development plans for Layout Plan
clearance.

Generally, the plans shall comply with clauses 1.7.2, 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 where applicable in relation to the road
structure; existing ground levels; and below ground structure outline (if any).

The Authority reserves the right to impose any additional requirement deemed necessary to safeguard the road
structures.

1.7.2.1 General Conditions

All proposed building (or development) works shall not affect the structural integrity of any road structures. They
shall not in anyway interfere with the Authority’s routine inspection and maintenance work on road structures.

Utilities should not be affixed on any parts of the road structures. All parts of the road structure shall be kept
accessible at all times.
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(Read in conjunction with Figure 1.3 and 1.4)

1.7.3.1 General Conditions

 The design, occupancy and use of any development under bridges shall be such that neither the use, safety,
appearance, nor the enjoyment of the road and bridge is adversely affected;

 Any temporary or permanent change in alignment or profile of the existing roads and bridges shall not be
allowed;

 No structure of any kind shall be allowed to be built around or enclose any bridge columns/piers/abutments.
Structure shall be at least 5m away from any bridge columns/piers/abutments. All parts of the bridge shall be
kept accessible at all times;

 Utilities should not be affixed on any parts of the road structures. All parts of the road structure shall be kept
accessible at all times;

 The ingress to and egress from the development shall not interfere with the major flow of the road traffic. This
ingress shall be located away from traffic junctions, bus stops and pedestrian crossings;

 Pedestrian access to the development shall be provided with proper footpath and lighting; and

 The development shall be designed to allow the Authority to carry out maintenance and inspection of bridge
bearings at all times. A vertical clearance of not less than 2.5m from the lowest point of the beam soffit/girders/
slabs/bridge viaducts to the roof of development shall be provided.

 All categories of development shall be of low risk. The development shall have no basement. The roof of the
proposed development shall be designed to carry a minimum live load of 5kN/m 2. The Authority shall reserve the
right to order temporary closure of the business operation for the routine inspection and maintenance of the
road structures.

1.7.3.2 Fire Safety Requirements

CP10  Automatic fire alarm system in compliance with SS CP10 shall be provided. The fire alarm system shall be
connected to the fire station via an approved alarm monitoring station in accordance with SS CP10; and

 Roof and external walls of the development including window openings/ventilation openings located within 6m
from exterior of viaduct structure shall have 2 hours fire resistance rating as shown in Figure 1.3. If sprinklers
are provided, the fire resistance rating can be reduced to 1 hour.

1.7.3.3 Aesthetic Treatment

 The development shall blend well into the surroundings and pre-consultation with the Authority and other
relevant authorities on the aesthetic treatment is required; and

 Commercial or non-commercial signage or signboard shall not be placed on or installed on any parts of the
bridge. However, independent signage or signboard may be installed on the ground with approval from the
Authority and other relevant authorities.
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1.7.3.4 Parking Space

 Flame detectors compliance with SS CP10 shall be provided for open parking spaces. The fire alarm system
shall be connected to the fire station via an approved alarm monitoring station in accordance with SS CP10;

 Hose reel shall be located such that all parking spaces are accessible; and

 Car park shall only be used for passenger cars and motorcycles. If parking spaces are opened for light good
vehicles or lorries, 2 hours fire rated enclosed structure shall be provided.

1.7.3.5 Maintenance

 The developer/owner of the development shall be fully responsible for the proper maintenance of the building/
facility occupying the space so as to assure no interference with the functions and operations of the bridge.

Building near bridges and viaducts shall be at least 6m clear or the separation distance calculated for unprotected
opening in accordance with the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Building, whichever is greater, from the outermost
edge of the road structure.

Viaduct Beam
6m 6m

Minimum 2.5 m

2-hr fire rated roof

2-hr fire rated external wall

Bridge/Viaduct
Window Openings
Ground Level

Figure 1.3 Clearance of Building Roof below Bridge/Viaduct (Cross Section)

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Viaduct Beam
Soffit of Viaduct
Beam

2.5 m

2-hr fire rated roof

Bridge / Viaduct
5m 5m Column

Building under
viaduct

Figure 1.4 Clearance of Building Roof Below Bridge/Viaduct (Longitudinal Section)

This may include excavation works adjacent to the road reserve of an existing public street or installation of ground
stabilization measures (e.g ground anchors) within an existing public street. When such works are not appropriately
designed and supervised, it may pose a hazard to the surroundings, such as slope failure, subsidence or collapse of
adjacent road etc.

Other than carrying road traffic, roads in Singapore also house many utility services. Any collapse of a road due to
adjacent excavation work will disrupt traffic movement and utility services which poses a great inconvenience to the
general public.

It is therefore very important for the QP (Civil) to ensure that any such works are appropriately designed, supervised
and executed at all times. If the proposed development works (including Earth Retaining and Stabilizing System)
encroaches into the Road Reserve, they shall be stated and shown clearly on plans.

The Authority will grant the Layout Plan clearance for the development proposal if the Authority is satisfied that:

 QP (Civil) has complied with the requirements of sub-sections 1.7.1 to 1.7.5 and that all submissions are in
order; and
 QP (Civil) has declared and confirmed that the Engineering Works and Engineering Activities are to be carried
RSSZ
out without affecting the structural integrity and safe operation of the road structures and the public street and
the requirements in the “Guide To Carrying Out Engineering Works within Road Structure Safety Zone and
Engineering Activity on Land Adjoining Public Streets” will be complied with during the submission for approval
to commence Engineering Works and notification of Engineering Activities.
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The QP (Civil) shall note that the Layout Plan clearance given by the Authority at this stage does not automatically
allow the developer and his appointed builder/contractor to carry out the Engineering Works.

A separate application shall be made to the Authority:

(i) for Approval to commence Engineering Works within RSSZ.

(ii) for Notification to carry out Engineering Activities on land adjoining public streets

RSSZ Please refer to “Guide To Carrying Out Engineering Works within Road Structure Safety Zone and Engineering Activity
on Land Adjoining Public Streets” for more details.

The overview of the process of submission for proposals within Road Structure Safety Zone & Adjacent To Public
Street is given in Fig 1.5.

Start

Development Proposal above/below road structures

and adjacent to / within Public Street

Layout Plan Stage

Submit plans to show compliance with Section 1.7

QP (Civil) submits proposed Engineering

QP (Civil) submits application for
Works for approval and/or notifies
Layout Plan clearance to DBC
commencement of Engineering Activities to
(Roads & Transport)
DBC (Rails & Road Structure Protection)

No QP (Civil) to comply with No Is submission

Is submission
acceptable? Written Direction (WD) acceptable?

Yes Yes
DBC (Roads & Transport) approves DBC (Rails & Road Structure Protection)
development proposal approves Engineering Works

Figure 1.5 Overview of Process For Development Proposals above / below Road Structures And Adjacent to /
Within Public Street
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All notification of opening of new street(s) to traffic shall be made via e-corenet. This is to ensure a more systematic
approach to information and records management. It also allows LTA to make necessary follow-ups such as issuing
a road announcement in one-motoring website (if applicable) and allowing map providers to update their maps.

 The notification of opening of street(s) to traffic shall be submitted at least 4 weeks (for roads without cycling
path) or 8 weeks (for roads with cycling path) before the street is open to traffic.

1.8.1.1 The documents to be submitted for roads constructed by HDB shall be as follows. (the stipulate file naming
convention is given in brackets):

 Cover Letter stating clearly the road opening date (Cover_Letter.pdf)

 Street and Building Names Board (SBNB) Approval Letter of Street name (Street_Name_Approval_Letter.pdf)

 Certificate of Supervision by PE (Certificate_of_Supervision.pdf)

 Road Test Result (Road_Test_Result.pdf)

 Checklist of Completed Work (Checklist_of_completed_work.pdf)

 Photographs of Completed Work (Photographs_of_completed_work.pdf)

1.8.1.2 The documents to be submitted for roads constructed by other than HDB shall be as follows (the stipulated
file naming convention is given in brackets):

If CSC has been issued for the street works:

 Cover Letter stating clearly the road opening date (Cover_Letter.pdf)

 Street and Building Names Board (SBNB) Approval Letter of Street name (Street_Name_Approval_Letter.pdf)

 Approved Traffic Layout Plan (Approved_Traffic_Layout_Plan.dwg)

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If CSC has not been issued for the street works:

 Cover Letter stating clearly the road opening date (Cover_Letter.pdf)

 Street and Building Names Board (SBNB) Approval Letter of Street name (Street_Name_Approval_Letter.pdf)

 Approved Traffic Layout Plan (Approved_Traffic_Layout_Plan.dwg)

 Certificate of Supervision by PE (Certificate_of_Supervision.pdf)

Note:
If the subject road(s) are opened in phases, please include a key plan to highlight the roads that are to be opened in
the current phase.
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When the street works of any development proposal is completed, the QP shall request for a CSC inspection before
the completed street works can be handed over to LTA. Generally, this process is associated with the issuance of
Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) by the Building and Construction Authority, in which the CSC is granted
when the relevant technical agencies have cleared and accepted the completion of works approved by them earlier.
In this regard, LTA continues to use the caption of CSC clearance in its clearance letter to the QP on the acceptance
of completed street works.

Upon request by the QP, LTA officers will inspect the completed works to check if the works were carried out in
accordance with approved plans and whether they meet the material and workmanship specifications of LTA. If the
completed works includes a new street, underpass or pedestrian overhead bridge (POB), a joint site inspection with
the project QP will be arranged.

CSC clearance will be issued to the QP when:

 the street works are carried out according to the approved plans and have met the material and workmanship
specifications of LTA, and

 relevant documents as stipulated in section 1.9.3 are duly submitted and accepted by the LTA.

In civil engineering construction works, latent defects of the constructed works do not normally surface immediately
upon completion of the works. It is common in engineering contract to impose defect liability period for such latent
defects to safeguard the interest of the developer and whoever is maintaining the works in due course.

Likewise in the construction of new streets, pedestrian underpass and overhead bridge a one year maintenance
period (MEP) commencing from the date of CSC Clearance will be imposed on a development where the new street(s)
is to be handed over to LTA for maintenance. During the 1-year MEP, the developer shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the new street and all the related street furniture.

Developments that comprises only the construction/alteration of accesses, and frontage/localised street
improvement works are not subjected to MEP. Such works are considered to be taken over for maintenance by the LTA
once CSC clearance is issued.
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The MEP commences when LTA notifies the QP of the CSC clearance of completed street works. For better
management of the completed street during MEP, the initial inspection of street works for commencement of MEP
should be arranged in such a manner that the start of the MEP can coincide with the defects liability period (DLP) of
the main building works.

Towards the end of the MEP, the QP shall write to LTA for a final joint site-inspection. If the inspection reveals no
major latent defects to be rectified and that the required documents stipulated in section 1.9.3 below are duly
submitted, LTA will arrange to declare the new street as a public street and will take over the street for
maintenance.

Before the LTA/QP joint site inspection is held, the following relevant documents are to be submitted to LTA for the
handing over of the completed street works.

1.9.3.1 For Developments That Include Only The Widening And Alteration of Existing Street Fronting The
Development Site And/or Widening/Relocation of Accesses to The Development (Without New Street)

 E-Form for CSC application, the declaration by the QP on his supervision shall be part of the declaration
clauses in the e-form.

 As-built drawings prepared by a Registered Surveyor in digital format (dgn, dwg or dxf). The drawings shall
be in true co-ordinates.

Approved subdivision plan with Written Permission (WP) from the URA and Certified Plan (CP) if
road reserve plot (s) is required to be vested to the State after the CSC Clearance is issued.

1.9.3.2 For Developments That Include Construction of New Streets

 E-Form for CSC application.

 As-built drawings prepared by a Registered Surveyor in digital format (dgn, dwg or dxf). The drawings shall
be in true co-ordinates.
 Approved land subdivision plan with Written Permission and Certified Plan (CP) for the new road to be
vested to the State upon handing over.
 Confirmation letter from Street and Building Names Board (SBNB) on the approved street names of the
constructed new street.
 Road testing results.
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1.9.3.3 Documents to be Submitted for Proposed Street Work With New Street, Underpass And POB Before The
Taking Over
 Road Data Form.
 Asset Master Input Form (Summary & Details) .
 12 copies of declaration plan.
 Taking over letters from the PUB (Drainage), NParks and National Environment Agency (NEA).

1.9.3.4 Submission of Documents for Handing Over of Public Street Lighting in Hardcopy
 1 set of as-built installation of the street lampposts and control boxes with labeling and underground cable
routing endorsed by QP.
 1 set of Electrical Single Line diagram with QP endorsement.
 1 set of Statement of Turn On and Test Report from SP Services for the new control box.
 1 set of Letter of Supervision on the electrical installation endorsed by Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW).
 1 set of Letter of Supervision on the lampposts installation endorsed by PE (Structural).
 1 set of underground cable insulation resistance test report endorsed by LEW.

Note: Submission of documents under sections 1.9.3.3 and 1.9.3.4 can be made anytime during the one year
Maintenance Period .
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Start

QP (Civil) follows
No Development near Yes process for
road structures?
development near road
structures
Yes TIA required for
Scoping meeting request
development?

LTA advise if TC1/QP should No Layout Plan qualify

take into consideration of any No for lodgement? Yes
planned cycling path/covered
linkway in the design QP (Archi) submits Layout Plan QP (Archi) lodges Layout Plan
Layout Plan Stage under the Lodgement Scheme

Submit Preliminary Walking & LTA issues Layout Plan

LTA issues acknowledgement
Cycling Plan (WCP) to LTA at clearance once it is in order
letter for the lodgement
TIA pre-scoping stage

Attend TIA (& WCP)

Scoping Meeting Street Plan qualify
for lodgement? Proposal involves external
Revise WCP works (i.e. works within
based on LTA & the road reserve)
URA comments
No Yes
Submit TIA report Submit Revised WCP Street Plan Stage
& revised WCP2 to as part of Development No Yes
LTA Application to URA

QP (Civil) lodges Street Plan

under the lodgement scheme
TIA follows existing QP (Civil) submits Street QP (Civil) lodges
TIA review process Plan including Coordinated Street Plan
Utility Plan (If applicable)

1
TC refers to Traffic Consultant Street Plan and CSC are LTA issues acknowledgement
not required letter for the lodgement
2
The WCP shall be submitted as a LTA issues Street LTA issues
separate sub-report of the main acknowledgement letter
Plan clearance
TIA report to facilitate processing
once it is in order for the lodgement

Submission of Utility Services Plan (if applicable) & Application for Permit to Carry Out Works on Public Streets

CSC stage
CSC stage CSC stage

Application for Notification Certificate of Statutory (CSC) stage

of Opening of New Street(s)
to Traffic (if applicable)

Taking Over stage

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The following development works which involve no proposed works within road reserve and not affected by the road
structure safety zone are exempted from obtaining LTA’s Development & Building Control Division (Roads &
Transport) clearance:
 A&A works within Parks with no change of use;
 Continued use/renewal of ancillary workers dormitory with no increase in the number of workers housed in the
dormitory;
 Conversion of HDB void deck to other uses.

The following agencies projects are also exempted from obtaining LTA’s Development Building Control Division
(Roads & Transport) clearance:

Works Remarks
LTA’s in-house projects QP is required to seek relevant LTA divisions’ clearance
through the LTA project team
PUB’s drain/canal upgrading works involving
upgrading of existing road bridges, new cross
culvert below road etc
PUB road raising projects Application to Road Asset Regulation & Licensing Division
via LTA Prompt is applicable
URA’s enhancement works of existing road
involving realignment and paving of footway &
carriageway etc
Town Council Estate upgrading works (EUP)
with no proposed works within road reserve
HDB lift upgrading works with no proposed
works within road reserve
NParks park connectors/cycling path within Application to Active Mobility Group using the Active
and outside road reserve Mobility e-form is applicable

Application to Road Asset Regulation & Licensing Division

via LTA Prompt is applicable for the proposed works within
road reserve
Demolition of existing buildings that does not Application to Road Asset Regulation & Licensing Division
require planning permission from URA via LTA Prompt for sealing of redundant access is
applicable

Table 1.1 Agencies projects exempted from obtaining LTA’s Development Building
Control Division (Roads & Transport) clearance
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Project:

(√ ) Tick the appropriate box for all items

Standard Requirements Yes NA Remarks

1. General

1.1 Drawings are in A1 series.

1.2 Site plan, location plan and layout plans showing road
reserve line and LTA’s maintenance boundary are
Included.
1.3 The proposed installations provided are within LTA’s
maintenance boundary.
1.4 Electrical installations above PUB drains are complied
with PUB’s requirements.

1.5 Design Calculations with design parameters and

acceptance criteria are included

1.6 Technical data, catalogues, relevant test certificates /

certificates of compliance from accredited testing
facilities for proposed equipment, cables, materials and
accessories are included.

1.7 All electrical drawings, documents and design

calculations are endorsed by Licensed Electrical Worker
(LEW).

1.8 All lightning protection system drawings, documents

and design calculations are endorsed by Electrical
Professional Engineer (PE).
1.9 Responses to LTA’s previous comments are attached.

1.10 All additions/deletions/amendments are clouded.

1.11 Commuter facilities M&E requirements stated in LTA’s

Architectural Design Criteria (ADC) Section 4 are
complied with.
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Standard Requirements Yes NA Remarks

2. Electrical Distribution

2.1 Design of the electrical distribution is complied with

LTA’s ADC requirements and drawings.

2.2 Single line diagrams for OG box and/or distribution

board are included.

2.3 Electrical loading and cable sizing calculations are

included.

2.4 OG box details showing plan view, front view, back view,
internal view, external view, sections and elevations
are included.

2.5 Type B MCB are provided for all outgoing circuits.

2.6 Surge protection devise is provided as per LTA’s ADC

requirements.
2.7 SPPG approved OG Box location complete with the route
of SPPG incoming cables are included.

2.8 OG Box is not in the path of commuter walkway and line

line of sight of commuters looking at the oncoming
traffic (e.g. obstructing the sight of arrival bus).
2.9 HD uPVC pipes for installation of armoured cables from
the OG Box to the proposed commuter facilities are
provided with straight run or with gradual bends.
2.10 HD uPVC pipes complete with draw wires with straight
or with gradual long bends are provided for
advertisement panel for bus shelters.
3. Lighting Design and Light Fittings

3.1 No up-lighters are to be provided.

3.2 Lighting level simulation reports with lux plots (one

meter apart) and dimensions of simulated areas
correspond to the lighting layout plans are included.
3.3 Lighting levels and uniformity ratio measured at the
ground level complies with LTA’s ADC requirements.

3.4 The maximum allowable power budget is complies with

LTA’s ADC requirements.

3.5 LED type light fittings of weatherproof IP65, vandal

proof minimum IK06, ultra-violet (UV) stabilised and
colour rendering index of 80 to 89 with colour
temperature between 2700K and 3000K are provided
3.6 Lighting layout plans and sections with detailed cable
routes from the OG Box to the respective light fittings
are included.
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3.7 The layout arrangement of light fittings are generally in

line with LTA’s ADC drawings.
3.8 Alternate lighting circuits are provided.

3.9 High covered linkway lighting circuits are complied with

LTA’s ADC drawings.
3.10 Covered POB is provided with intelligent lighting
detection system as complied with LTA’s ADC
requirements.
3.11 Cross-sectional mounting details of the proposed light
fitting to demonstrate ease of maintenance is provided.

4. Lightning Protection System

4.1 The lightning protection system is designed in

compliance to SS 555 and SS 551.

4.2 Lightning protection layout plans, sections and

installations details, such as lightning bonding, earth
pit, etc. are included.
4.3 Minimum 10mm thick aluminium honey comb roof
panels complete with minimum 1mm thick top panel are
provided as air termination system for the lightning
protection system.
4.4 The roofs are bonded to the support posts and support
posts are connected to earth pits as per LTA’s ADC
drawings..
4.5 Commuter facilities M&E requirements stated in LTA’s
Architectural Design Criteria (ADC) Section 4 are
complied with.
4.6 All metal structures are bonded to the rebar of the floor
slab by means of purpose made clamp or weld.
location of bonding and typical bonding details are
provided.
4.7 Each commuter facilities structure for POB, covered
linkway, bus shelters, etc. are provided with an
independent lightning protection system, including
earth pits.
4.8 The lightning protection system between two or more
commuter facilities structures such as POB, covered
linkway, bus shelters, etc. are bonded and electrically
continuous.
4.9 Earth pits are not in the path of commuter walkway.
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5. Earthing System and Equipotential Bonding

5.1 Earthing requirements is provided in accordance to

SS 551.

5.2 Equipotential bonding are provided in accordance to

SS CP5 for all exposed metal parts and metallic street
furniture.
5.3 Equipotential bonding layout plans, sections and cable
route to OG Box are included.

Qualified Person (QP) Date

Note: Please tick in appropriate box for all items.

This checklist is to be submitted for every submission/re-submission.
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Project:

(√ ) Tick the appropriate box for all items

Standard Requirements Yes NA Remarks

1. General

1.1 Summary list of proposed items, with brand & model,

to be used on site.
1.2 Electrical and lightning protection system installations
embedded in slab of PUB drains complies with LTA’s
requirements (if applicable).
1.3 Consult LTA’s Commuter Facilities & Systems
Management if the roof alignment of the covered
linkway affects any existing Street Lights.
2. Electrical Distribution

2.1 Power supply source is standalone i.e. supply source

does not come from building switch board or share with
building system.
2.2 The control switches/MCB for the different facilities
are independent e.g. control switch for covered linkway
only control the lightings within covered linkway.
2.3 The OG Box shall be located adjacent to the covered
linkway and shall not in any way obstruct the view of
motorists/road users.
3. Lighting Design and Light Fittings

3.1 The mounting details of the light fittings to the covered

linkway beams/columns are included.
3.2 The light throw of the light fittings is not affected by
beams/columns i.e. minimise the discrepancy between
the simulated lux and completed site measured lux.

Qualified Person (QP) Date

Note: Please tick in appropriate box for all items.

This checklist is to be submitted for every submission/re-submission.
This chapter outlines the process of safeguarding road reserves and the various standards adopted
for road geometry (cross-section, junction layout, cul-de-sac layout etc).

Encumbrance Generally refers to private structures that encroaches into the road
reserve.

Vest in the State To surrender the plot required for road reserve gratis to the State.

Utilitarian Designed to be useful or practical.

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Road reserves also known as street reserves, indicate the extent of the existing or future road and includes space
required for related facilities such as footpaths, cycling paths, bus-bays, covered linkways and other commuter
facilities. The road reserve also includes necessary space required for services and tree planting verge and road side
drain.

Road reserves can be safeguarded for -

 widening or extending existing roads; and

 constructing future roads, e.g. expressways, arterial roads, road interchanges, traffic junctions, etc.

Information on road reserve lines is available to the public via the Road Line Plan (RLP). The extent of road reserve
lines affecting a particular land lot is shown in the RLP. The RLP may be purchased from the convenience of home or
office via the internet.

You may visit LTA’s website at http://www.lta.gov.sg or Integrated Land Information Service (INLIS) website at
http://www.sla.gov.sg/INLIS/#/home to make a purchase.

Part of land required

as Road Reserve

Lot no of cadastral
lots applied for Line of Road Reserve

Name of road

Roads may be categorised from ‘1’ to ‘5’ or

not at all. The purpose of the category is for
the developer/architect to establish the
buffer requirements. QPs may liaise with
URA on buffer requirements.

Figure 2.1 Sample of a Road Line Plan

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Generally, the future demand for road space depends on the generated traffic volume, which in turn depends on the
scale, intensity and type of land use. Besides catering for the driving demand, sufficient space shall also be safe-
guarded for important mobility options such as walking and cycling. The width of road reserves to be safeguarded
are as stated in the following sections.

Roads in Singapore are classified into 5 categories based on the function of roads as shown in Table 2.1 below. The
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) makes use of the road categories to establish the buffer requirements of
proposed buildings from the road. You may obtain more information on buffer requirements from the URA.

Category Function

1 Expressway forms the primary network where all long distance traffic movements should be
directed. It is planned to optimise long distance mobility from one part of the island to another

2 Major Arterial predominantly carries through traffic from one region to another, forming principle
avenues of communication for urban traffic movements. It interconnects expressways and minor
arterial as well as with other major arterial roads.

3 Minor Arterial distributes traffic within the major residential and industrial areas. It is planned
to optimise circulation within the area and facilitate through traffic between adjacent towns.

4 Primary Access forms the link between local accesses and arterial roads. It provides access to
developments and through traffic is discouraged. However, where a development is also acces-
sible by a local access road, the access shall be located at the local access road.

5 Local Access gives direct access to buildings and other developments and should connect only
with primary access.

Table 2.1 Road Categories

The road reserve width of roads within private residential estates is generally 16.0m as shown in Table 2.2 below.
The details of the 16.0m road reserve shall follow row C of Table 2.5. The standard cross-section details for existing
roads that have been constructed based on a 15.4m, 14.2m or 12.2m road reserve can be found in Appendix 2A. This
is made available for reference only and all newly safeguarded local access roads in private estates shall follow the
16.0m road reserve. The road reserve width of service road shall be either 7.6m or 10m depending on its location.

Function Development Type Width of Road Reserve

Landed Housing Detached / Semi-Detached / Terrace 16.0m

Local Access Road
Service Roads (i) All types 7.6m
(ii) Within central area* 10m
* Refers to URA definition of central area

Table 2.2 Road Reserve Width For Residential Estate Roads And Service Roads
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Notional alignments of expressways and locations of road interchanges are formulated in land use and
transportation studies. An expressway reserve is either 45.5m wide for a dual three-lane expressway or 52.9m wide
for a dual four-lane expressway. At expressway interchanges and junctions, the required road reserve varies and is
dependant on the design layout.

A splay corner is required at the intersections of roads so that motorists’ view of the oncoming traffic, pedestrians
and cyclists will not be obstructed and vice versa. Provision of a splay corner shall be as follows:

Type of Roads Dimension of Splay Required

Roads in industrial area 9m x 9m

Roads in residential area 6m x 6m
meeting Cat 4 roads or higher
Other roads in residential area 3m x 3m
Service roads and backlanes 3m x 3m

Table 2.3 Dimension of Splay Corner For Various Road Types

Active mobility elements encompasses footpath, cycling path and covered linkway. Generally, all road reserves will
have a minimal provision of footpath. Where cycling path, covered linkway and other commuter facilities such as bus
bay, pedestrian overhead bridge and underpass are to be catered for, the road reserve lines would include the addi-
tional land area required.
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Generally, road reserves consist of a carriageway, centre median, tree-planting strip, verge for services, commuter
facility/path cum drain as shown in Figure 2.2. Footpath is the default commuter facility provided in all road cross-
sections. A list of cross-sections for the various types of road reserves are shown in Appendix 2A and 2B.

ROAD RESERVE
C2
CARRIAGEWAY CARRIAGEWAY
COMMUTER TREE VERGES & VERGES & TREE COMMUTER
FACILITY / FACILITY /
PATH PLANTING SERVICES CENTRE SERVICES PLANTING PATH
CUM DRAIN STRIP MEDIAN STRIP CUM DRAIN

SIDETABLE SIDETABLE

Figure 2.2 Typical Dual Carriageway Cross – Section

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Various combinations of commuter facilities within the sidetable are shown in Table 2.4 and Figure 2.3. The provision
of commuter facility on either sidetables of a road can be similar or different. The developer shall consult LTA if there
is uncertainty on the type of sidetable typology to be adopted.
Type Commuter Facilities Standard Width
(m)

1 (Default) Footpath only 1.8

2 Footpath + Cycling Path 1.5 + 2.0*/2.5#

3 Covered Linkway 2.4/3.6^

4 Covered Linkway + Cycling Path 2.4 /3.6^+ 2.0*/2.5#

*Intra-town cycling paths facilitate short utilitarian distance trips within the town and connect cyclists to
the major public transport nodes.
#
Inter-town paths facilitates commuter, recreational and longer distance trips. They are designed for
seamless travel with minimal stops and detours.
^Covered linkways near MRT Stations where this is high pedestrian traffic
Table 2.4 Width of Commuter Facilities
SIDETABLE SIDETABLE

1.8
1.8 Refer to Table
Table 2.5
8.4 &&2.6
8.5 1.5
1.5 2.0
2.0 Refer to
Refer to Table
Table 2.5
8.4 && 2.6
8.5

FOOT- TREE PLANTING , FOOT- CYCLING TREE PLANTING ,

PATH VERGE & SERVICES PATH PATH VERGE & SERVICES
CUM CUM
DRAIN DRAIN
1: 40 1: 40

TYPE 1 TYPE 2
FOOTPATH ONLY FOOTPATH + CYCLING PATH

SIDETABLE SIDETABLE

2.4
2.4 Refer
Refer toto Table
Table 8.4
2.5 && 8.5
2.6 2.4
2.4 2.0
2.0 8.4 & 2.6
Refer to Table 2.5 8.5

COVERED TREE PLANTING , COVERED CYCLING TREE PLANTING ,

LINKWAY VERGE & SERVICES LINKWAY PATH VERGE & SERVICES
CUM
DRAIN
1.8 (min) 1.8 (min)
CLEAR WIDTH 1: 40 CLEAR WIDTH
1: 40

TYPE 3 TYPE 4
COVERED LINKWAY COVERED LINKWAY + CYCLING PATH
Figure 2.3 Illustrations of Sidetable Typologies
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At the end of a no-through road (dead-end), a cul-de-sac may be provided to facilitate turning for long vehicles such
as refuse trucks. Generally, a cul-de-sac has to be provided for all industrial roads. The various types of cul-de-sacs
are shown in Appendix 2C & 2D.

A typical arrangement of the various types of junction layout are shown in Appendix 2E to 2I.

Where a development proposal is affected by Road Reserve Line, the developer is required to setback his
development boundary. The developer is also required to reconstruct the culvert and roadside drains to abut the
Road Reserve Line. This would minimise disruption to his property when the relevant authorities carry out any
improvement works in the future.

For proposals involving minor additions and alterations works only (without rear extension), the developer will not
be required to setback his boundary. However, no new structures will be allowed within the road reserve.

In addition, the developer is required to vest the affected portion of land to the State without the State or the LTA
making any payment or giving any consideration whatsoever for the same with vacant possession and free from
encumbrances prior to the issue of the Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC). For the purpose of vesting the
affected portion of land, the developer is required to submit a copy of the approved Subdivision Plan issued by
URA and a copy of the Certified Plan issued by SLA before handing over the completed street works within the road
reserve plot to LTA and other relevant agencies.

LTA will defray private property owners for the cost involved in the subdivision of land from road reserve, subject to
a cap. The costs that qualify for defrayment is limited to the fees payable to :
(i) URA for processing the land subdivision application,
(ii) SLA for allocation of new land lot numbers, inspection of survey and approval of the Certified Plan (CP) and
(iii) Registered Surveyor (RS) for carrying out the surveys required for submission to URA and SLA.

The actual amount to be defrayed will be determined by LTA. All applications shall be submitted within 6 months from
the date of CSC clearance by LTA. The application shall be made with the prescribed forms (LTA/RT/CS-1) together
with the necessary supporting documents. The required supporting documents are mentioned in the above-mentioned
form.
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Table 2.5 shows the revised typology for safeguarded/approved road reserves based on Code of Practice for Street Work
Proposals relating to Development Works Version 1.2. The kerb-side lane width and inner-lane width have been revised
from 3.7m to 3.5m and 3.5m to 3.2m respectively. For roads that are already safeguarded based on this typology, the lane
width savings shall be distributed equally to the footpath on the sidetables unless otherwise advised by the LTA. The re-
duced lane widths is not applicable to undivided 2-ways roads to facilitate traffic movements in the event of kerbside
parking or vehicle breakdown and also turning of long vehicles such as fire engines, school buses, rubbish trucks etc.

ROAD RESERVE

COMMUTER TREE VERGES & CARRIAGEWAY CENTRE VERGES & TREE COMMUTER
FACILTIES/
CARRIAGEWAY FACILTIES/
PATHS PLANT- SERVICES MEDIAN SERVICES PLANT- PATHS
CUM DRAIN ING ING CUM DRAIN

1: 40 1: 30 1: 30 1: 40

Figure 2.4 Typical cross-section for safeguarded/ approved road reserves

SAFEGUARDED/APPROVED ROAD RESERVES BASED ON VERSION 1.2 OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
STREET WORK PROPOSALS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Commuter
Commuter
Centre Verge & Facility/Paths
Number Facility/Paths Carriageway Tree Road
S/N Median Services Cum Drain
of Lanes Cum Drain [Left (m) Planting (m) Reserve (m)
(m) (m) [Right Hand
Hand Side] (m)
Side] (m)

A 1 0.75 (drain) - 6.1 - - 0.75 (drain) 7.6

Service Roads
B 1 1.3 (drain) - 7.4 - - 1.3 (drain) 10.0
C 2 1.5 - 7.4 - 2.5 x 2 1.5 15.4
Landed Housing Local D 2 1.2 - 7.4 - 2.2 x 2 1.2 14.2
Access Road
E 2 1.2 - 6.6 - 1.6 x 2 1.2 12.2
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SAFEGUARDED/APPROVED ROAD RESERVES [BASED ON VERSION 1.2 OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
STREET WORK PROPOSALS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT WORKS]

Commuter Commuter
Centre Verge &
Number Facility Cum Carriageway Tree Facility Cum Road
S/N Median Services
of Lanes Drain [Left (m) Planting (m) Drain [Right Reserve (m)
(m) (m)
Hand Side] (m) Hand Side] (m)

Local/Primary Access F 2 1.5 - 10.0 - 2.5 x 2 1.5 18.0

Undivided two-way
road G 2 1.5 - 10.0 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 1.5 21.4
Primary Access Road H 4 1.8 0.8 7.0 x 2 1.9 x 2 2.0 x 2 1.8 26.2

I 2 1.7 - 7.0 2.2 x 2 2.0 x2 1.7 18.8

J 3 1.9 - 10.3 2.2 x 2 2.0 x2 1.9 22.5

One-way traffic road
K 4 2.2 - 13.4 2.2 x 2 2.0 x2 2.2 26.2

L 5 2.4 - 16.7 2.2 x 2 2.0 x2 2.4 29.9

M 2 1.5 - 10.0 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 1.5 21.4

Industrial Roads N 2.2 - 13.4 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 2.2 26.2
4
O 1.9 4.0 7.0 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 1.9 31.8
P 4 1.9 4.0 7.0 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 1.9 31.8
Major Arterial Road Q 6 2.1 4.0 10.2 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 2.1 38.6

R 8 2.3 4.0 13.4 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 2.3 45.4

Table 2.5 Typology for safeguarded/approved Road Reserve [based on Version 1.2 of Code of Practice for Street Work
Proposals relating to Development Works]
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The new road reserves are safeguarded based on a footpath width of 1.8m, kerb-side lane width of 3.5m, inner-lane width
of 3.2m, and additional width for cycling path and covered linkway (if any). Table 2.6 shows the typology for Road Reserve
safeguarded for new roads and shall be read in conjunction with Table 2.4 for the provision of commuter facilities such as
covered linkway etc.

ROAD RESERVE

X Y
COMMUTER COMMUTER
FACILTIES/
TREE VERGES & CARRIAGEWAY CARRIAGEWAY VERGES & TREE FACILTIES/
PATHS PLANT- SERVICES SERVICES PLANT- PATHS
CUM DRAIN CUM DRAIN
ING ING
STRIP STRIP

CENTRE
1: 40 1: 30 MEDIAN 1: 30 1: 40

X & Y = variable additional width required for cycling path and/or covered linkway

For example, if covered linkway of 2.4m width and cycling path of 2.0m width are safeguarded only on the L.H.S of the carriage-
way:
Then X is computed by = 2.4m (covered linkway width) +2.0m (cycling path width) = 4.4m;
Y = 1.8m footpath width
Overall Road Reserve = 34.4 + 4.4 +1.8 = 40.6m

Figure 2.5 Typical cross-section for New Roads

New Road Reserves

Commuter
Commuter Facility
Facility Cum Centre Verge &
Number of Carriage- Tree Plant- Cum Drain [Right Road Reserve
S/N Drain [Left Hand Median Services
Lanes way (m) ing (m) Hand Side] (m) (m)
Side] (m) Refer to (m) (m)
Refer to Table 2.4
Table 2.4

A 1 0.75 (drain) - 6.1 - - 0.75 (drain) 7.6

Service Roads
B 1 1.3 (drain) - 7.4 - - 1.3 (drain) 10.0
Landed Housing
C 2 X - 7.4 - 2.5 x 2 Y 12.4+X+Y
Local Access Road
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New Road Reserves

Commuter
Commuter Facility
Facility Cum Centre Verge &
Number of Carriage- Tree Plant- Cum Drain [Right Road Reserve
S/N Drain [Left Hand Median Services
Lanes way (m) ing (m) Hand Side] (m) (m)
Side] (m) Refer to (m) (m)
Refer to Table 2.4
Table 2.4

Local/Primary Ac- D 2 X - 10.0 - 2.5 x 2 Y 15.0+X+Y

cess Undivided two-
way road E 2 X - 10.0 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 18.4+X+ Y
Primary Access
F 4 X 1.2 7.0 x 2 1.9 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 23.0+X+Y
Road
G 2 X - 7.0 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 15.4+X+Y

H 3 X - 10.2 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 18.6+X+Y

One-way traffic
road I 4 X - 13.4 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 21.8+X+Y

J 5 X - 16.6 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 25.0+X+Y

K 2 X - 10.0 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 18.4+X+Y

Industrial Roads L X - 13.4 2.2 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 21.8+X+Y

4
M X 4.0 7.0 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 28+X+Y

N 4 X 4.0 7.0 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 28.0+X+Y

Major Arterial Road O 6 X 4.0 10.2 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 34.4+X+Y
P 8 X 4.0 13.4 x 2 3.0 x 2 2.0 x 2 Y 40.8+X+Y
X = variable additional width required for footpath/ cycling path and/or covered linkway on the L.H.S of the road.
Y = variable additional width required for footpath/ cycling path and/or covered linkway on the R.H.S of the road.

Table 2.6 Typology for New Road Reserve

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37.00 15.00

16.60
15.00 1.00

6.00
42.00

R6.10

R2.00
15.00

25.40
13.40
6.00

Figure 2.6 Cul-de-sac for 25.4m wide Road Reserve (refers to row L of Table 2.6 with X = 1.8m & Y = 1.8m)

37.00 15.00
20.00

1.00
15.00

6.00
42.00

R6.10

R2.00
15.00

22.00
10.00

6.00

Figure 2.7 Cul-de-sac for 22.0m wide Road Reserve (refers to row K of Table 2.6 with X = 1.8m & Y = 1.8m)