Recalibrating Fire Safety in Tall HDB Blocks to Ensure Escape Route Accessibility for Elderly and Mobility-impaired Residents

46 Dr Choo Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development in view of the increasing number of HDB blocks above 40 storeys and Singapore's rapidly ageing population, how are fire safety and enforcement measures recalibrated to enable the elderly, especially those with mobility problems, to access and navigate escape routes, such as exit staircases.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: This question was addressed in the Ministry of National Development's reply on 5 May 2026 to the question by Assoc Prof Terence Ho. [Please refer to ​"Addressing Concerns of High-rise Living Such As Lift Availability and Fire Safety with Increase of 60-storey HDB Blocks", Official Report, 5 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 29, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]