Introduction Floor Area Quantum How Many Workers can I House?

If you intend to convert part of your factory or For industrial/warehouse developments, 49% of the The maximum allowable number of workers in a
warehouse premises for use as a workers gross floor area can be used for ancillary uses such dormitory is subject to FSSBs technical
dormitory or add a new extension building for as offices, toilets, canteen or workers dormitories. requirements and a living space standard of 4.5
workers dormitory, you will need to obtain Example: sqm (min) per worker.
planning approval from the Urban Redevelopment (a) Proposed Ancillary Office Gross Floor Area
Authority. A 3-year temporary permission may be (GFA): 500 sqm
granted if you fulfill all the requirements.
Other Requirements
(b) Proposed Ancillary/ Secondary Workers
This quick guide helps you to understand URAs Dormitory GFA: 480 sqm 1) Compliance with NEAs pollution control and
requirements better should you decide to submit a other health & safety requirements, PUBs
workers dormitory proposal to URA for planning (c) Proposed Predominant Production GFA: requirements on water and sewerage discharge
consideration. 1020 sqm and FSSBs technical requirements. Applicants
are to obtain NEAs, PUBs and SCDFs prior
Workers Dormitory in Factories or (d) Total Proposed Gross Floor Area: clearance before submission to URA.
Warehouse Buildings (a) + (b) + (c) = 2000 sqm
2) No land or strata subdivision of the dormitories.
There are 2 different types of workers dormitories 3) Landowners endorsement (e.g. JTC/HDB).
that can be considered in factory/warehouse Allowable Quantum
buildings. They are the Ancillary Workers 4) Operators are required to provide basic
Predominant
Dormitory and the Secondary Workers Dormitory. industrial (min.) amenities (such as living quarters, common
They can be accommodated in a new separate toilets and dining areas) that meet the relevant
building within an industrial/warehouse authorities requirements (PUB, NEA, FSSD,
development, or they can occupy etc).
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factory/warehouse space converted to dormitory 51
use within the existing development. Other ancillary 5) Operators are required to provide recreation
(inclusive of amenities (eg. multi-purpose room, gymnasium,
Ancillary Workers Dormitory ancillary/
reading/TV room and basketball court) based on
House on-site workers (i.e. workers who secondary
the number of workers housed in a dormitory as
workers'
are working at the factory.) dormitory) (max.) shown below:
Secondary Workers Dormitory
(a) (b) No. of workers Minimum Minimum Commercial
House on-site and off-site workers (e) Ancillary Quantum = 100% 49% housed in a indoor outdoor GFA
(off-site workers do not work at the factory.) (a) (b) (c) dormitory recreational recreational
GFA GFA
**Workers dormitory
can be located within Where Can Workers Dormitory be Located? 50 to 100 50 sqm Encouraged -
a single-user
industrial/warehouse
1) Subject to planning evaluation. 101 to 300 Up to 20 sqm
development.
Min 0.05 sqm to
For a multiple-unit 2) Secondary workers dormitories are not allowed 301 to 500 75 sqm
max 0.1 sqm,
industrial/warehouse
development, it within 8 areas (Refer to 500 to 1000 100 sqm
per worker
(subject to
should be located as http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dc10-13.htm for evaluation)
a separate whole 0.1 sqm per 0.3 sqm per
details). 1001 to 5000
worker worker
block within the site.
What are the Main Development Key Agencies to Consult
Control Planning Parameters to look
out for?
For conversion of space within existing factory/
National Environment Agency
Hotline: 1800-2255 632
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/worker_dorm_application.aspx
Quick Guide
warehouse developments to workers PUB
dormitories, the existing industrial requirements
will apply.
Hotline: 1800-2846600
http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/usedwater/Pages/Clearance
In Submitting
For new workers dormitories blocks within
forChangeofUsetoWorkersDormitory.aspx

Fire Safety & Shelter Department

Workers
existing developments

Floor to Floor height: 3.6m (max.)

Hotline: 1800-734-4308
http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/scdf_internet/en/building-
professionals/fire-safety-plan-approval.html
Dormitory
Building Setback: Front setback of 7.5m or road
buffer (green and physical buffer) will apply,
Ministry of Manpower Applications for
Hotline: 6438 5122
whichever is greater. Side and rear setbacks of http://www.mom.gov.sg
3m (min.) will apply.
Pre-submission checklist:
Independent Workers Dormitory
In My Submission to URA, Have I
Yes/ No
Provided Landowners Consent? Change of use within Industrial
Satisfied the Locational Criteria? Developments for Ancillary/
Provided NEA, PUB & SCDF
clearance? Secondary Workers Dormitory
Given a clear floor area quantum
breakdown?
Brought to you by :
Complied with the relevant
Development Control Planning
Parameters?
Indicated Ancillary/Secondary
Workers Dormitory in the Project
Caption, Plans and EDA form?
Indicated the number of workers?

For other planning parameters, please refer to
the Workers Dormitory Guidelines in the
Handbook for Non-Residential Developments at
http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dcdnrhb_d0e
4.htm
Useful Links
Contact us at:
Circular On Workers Dormitories Within
45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre
Industrial/Warehouse Developments Singapore 069118
http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dc08-28.htm
http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dc10-13.htm Hotline : 6223-4811
http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dc12-02.htm Email : ura_dcd@ura.gov.sg
Visit out website at : www.ura.gov.sg
Making EDA submissions
http://edanet.ura.gov.sg/edanet_MakeSubmission/make_submission.jsp
Applying for Change of Use
http://www.ura.gov.sg/dc/dcu/cues/cues-index.htm
Feb 2012