Disabled access rules enforced
From TODAYonline.com (21 Sept 2007):
[SINGAPORE]… building owners or occupiers will be required by law to ensure these physical features are not altered, removed or obstructed. Where this does occur, the authorities could get the owner or occupier to reinstate the affected features.
This new provision in the amended Building Control Act is necessary to meet the needs of our rapidly-ageing population and to make Singapore an inclusive society, said Minister of State for National Development Grace Fu.
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