What the release reports
New standards apply to new dormitory developments, including purpose-built, converted and temporary quarters. They aim to improve infection resilience and liveability.
Details and conditions
Rooms hold at most twelve residents, with one-metre bed spacing and at least 4.2 square metres of living space each. Ensuite facilities serve at most six residents per set; communal sections are designed for at most 120 residents.
Context and follow-up
Ventilation, isolation capacity, wastewater surveillance and in-room Wi-Fi support the system. The comparison table summarises key changes. The source’s September 2021 new-development scope is distinct from later transition deadlines for existing dormitories.
Key new-development standards
| Feature | 2021 announced standard |
|---|---|
| Room | 12 maximum; one-metre bed spacing |
| Floor sections | 240 maximum, divided into 120-person sections |
| Living space | 4.2 sqm per resident excluding shared facilities |
| Toilets | Ensuite set per 6 residents |
| Isolation | 10 per 1,000, plus 15 during outbreaks |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi in rooms and shared areas |
Extra ventilation requirements include toilet exhaust fans and suitable room circulation.
Official attachments and further guidance
Official source
This report is independently written from the MOM release dated above. Case status, policy announcements and historical figures refer to that release.
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