HDB service yard

[derrickgoh]

Oh the grill is along the common corridor, outside your property. Because my service yard is adjacent to the common corridor. The grills also provide privacy.

You can still install a sliding window in your service yard. Many of my neighbours do that.

Oh the grill is along the common corridor. I though its outside the service yard. Windows are good as you can shut them and prevent rain from wetting the entire yard.

 

[Shion]

i meant this actually:

my bad...this is better actually.

 

[derrickgoh]

Wish they gave more than 3 bars outside the service yard though. But I guess if too many it may be too far for some short arms to reach.

 

[huitay]

TS, just to let you know if you are getting a DBSS, most probably you can't install window grills at the service yard. I know that there is restriction for some DBSS so probably you need to do some checking if you are getting one.

 

[lainee]

i prefer to have just the holes.. no rack.. i always miscalculate the last stretch of bamboo pole n my clothes juz stuck there.. see the house on the left, middle

I feel after sometime, will be able to gauge the last stretch and hang the clothes just right?

 

[derrickgoh]

TS, just to let you know if you are getting a DBSS, most probably you can't install window grills at the service yard. I know that there is restriction for some DBSS so probably you need to do some checking if you are getting one.

So weird? DBSS also under HDB rite? So if its normal HDB then its allowed to install window and grilles?

 

[Gixxerfied]

So weird? DBSS also under HDB rite? So if its normal HDB then its allowed to install window and grilles?

I guess DBSS has a different set of rules by the developers..

HDB yes but limited to choices of window(Frame and Panel colours)..Grille frame colour should be same..

 

[huitay]

Yes that correct. So got to see the different sets of regulation set by developers if you are getting the DBSS.

I guess DBSS has a different set of rules by the developers..

HDB yes but limited to choices of window(Frame and Panel colours)..Grille frame colour should be same..

 

[ipaq4444]

Yes, the ledge above provides shelter so the extra bamboo poles don't kena rain. Plus because the front door of another unit on the floor looks directly into my service yard, I've put up a canvas sheet to provide some privacy. That plus the orientation of my block prevents even heavy rain from coming in.

Because the canvas sheet covers just enough for privacy, there's still enough air circulation.

In any case, I think new BTOs no longer have such configurations. The design of BTOs has really improved. Mine was launched in 2008.

Re: security, I think the units on the lower floors have additional security devices like grills etc. Even my high floor has a grill protecting my service yard. It has lots of small holes instead of bars so there's nothing you can grip on to. In any case, because of the design, it's a huge risk to try to climb in. You would really need very, very pro equipment and skill to go from the corridor into the service yard.

Re: the drying rack raising and lowering mechanism, there is an internal locking device that regulates the movement. You first need to pull the rope back at an angle to unlock it. Then you can pull it up and down. Once you bring the rope back to vertical, the locking mechanism activates and holds the rack in place. The hook on the wall is meant for neatness (to store excess rope) and doesn't secure anything. I didn't install mine. I just bundled the excess rope up and tied a knot around it

Re: water heater, gas water heater confirm plus chop can go into service yard. Electric storage heaters are usually installed in the common toilet. There's existing plumbing and power (with switches at both toilets) in one of the ceiling corners usually.

thank you. good post

 

[winguy]

Hi. my service yard and kitchen can be seen using bino from opposite block. is there any approach to increase the privacy? thanks.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Hi. my service yard and kitchen can be seen using bino from opposite block. is there any approach to increase the privacy? thanks.

Privacy films on the panels leading to ur service from the kitchen???

 

[winguy]

Privacy films on the panels leading to ur service from the kitchen???

For new unit, any other way? Install windows and grilles? But wont that block half the access to the drying rack outside

And windows only provide privacy in the day. At night when with lights on in the kitchen it can still be seen right.

 

[Chalkycliffs]

Hi. my service yard and kitchen can be seen using bino from opposite block. is there any approach to increase the privacy? thanks.

Like that any room in any house in any apartment block can be seen from the next block.

 

[mryongtan]

For new unit, any other way? Install windows and grilles? But wont that block half the access to the drying rack outside

And windows only provide privacy in the day. At night when with lights on in the kitchen it can still be seen right.

installing roller blinds

 

[derrickgoh]

Grilles you can get those that can be unlocked and slid open. That will give you access to the drying rails outside.

Personally I would get lockable grilles and sliding windows. The grilles are added security and the window keeps out dust and rain.

 

[sellun]

I know we are not supposed to put stove in service yard, but if we covert it into a cooking area instead of the kitchen, its illegal? What will happen if get caught? Will HDB really go catch people for doing such things?

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[SKWSMC]

I know we are not supposed to put stove in service yard, but if we covert it into a cooking area instead of the kitchen, its illegal? What will happen if get caught? Will HDB really go catch people for doing such things?

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Cooking area but no stove? Meaning only mircowave kind of thing?
If there is oil and gas seriously the upstair will complain then HDB will confirm take action. People dry their clothes there ler.

 

[sellun]

Cooking area but no stove? Meaning only mircowave kind of thing?
If there is oil and gas seriously the upstair will complain then HDB will confirm take action. People dry their clothes there ler.

Induction or electric? My house is the highest floor
Anyway I also don't see the point of that rule, if the service yard is the only opening/window from the kitchen, the gas and oil also will exit via there, no?
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[SKWSMC]

Induction or electric? My house is the highest floor
Anyway I also don't see the point of that rule, if the service yard is the only opening/window from the kitchen, the gas and oil also will exit via there, no?
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Most people now will install the gas take in thing (don't know what it is call). So are you going to put that as well? If yes you are actually building your kitchen there. Again you must see the HDB rule.
Maybe to you is ok but to some other your cooking smoke and smell will go direct to their house. I believe a lot of epople will not like it. Direct and indirect different a lot.

 

[derrickgoh]

I believe the fear is stove top cooking may result in bits of paper or God knows what catching fire and flying out of your service yard into a neighbour's yard and being a fire hazard.

If you are using a convection stove top and there are no naked flames, I don't see the issue.