Author: CL

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One of the firefighting systems in multi-storey buildings for emergency responders to obtain water supply on the upper storeys.

According to the SCDF Fire Code, buildings with habitable height between 10 metres and 60 metres shall be installed with the dry rising mains, while those exceeding 60 metres shall be installed with the wet rising mains. Wet rising main systems are fitted with water storage tanks and fire pumps.

The water discharge point of the rising mains is known as a landing valve, while water is supplied into the rising mains through a breeching inlet.

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Written Permission (WP) is the written document by the URA for the grant of the Planning Permission of a development proposal. It is granted for the development of land, works within a conservation area, or subdivision of land.

The permission will lapse if the development is not completed by the date stated on it. An application for extension can be made to the URA before the WP lapses.

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A flush toilet.

​It has a separate receptacle connected to a drainage system and separate provision for flushing from a supply of clean water either by the operation of a mechanism or by automatic action.