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5.2 Built Heritage

• Alor Setar town has the greatest number of pre-war buildings in Kedah, especially in
Malay Town and China Town as these two are as once formed the nerve to the
development of Alor Setar.
• Most of the buildings are categorized as Transitional Shophouses which were built
between1900-1940.
• In the early 1920s shophouses were built along Sungai Raja areas, at Jalan Langgar and
Jalan Stesen.
• Most of the individual buildings are public buildings located to the north of Malay
Town and China Town.
• For the heritage sites and buildings, restoration works for historical buildings such as
Balai Besar, Istana Pelaminand the Magistrate Court in Alor Setar have been carried
out.

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5.2.1 Listing Built Heritage
• Malaysia has several key regulations and policies aimed at enabling the conservation
of the built heritage which can be used to conserve the built heritage in Alor Setar.
• These regulations include the National Heritage Act 2005, Town & Country
Planning Act, 1976, Act 172 and the new Guidelines for Conservation Areas and
Heritage Buildings, 2007.
• Local authorities, developers and the general public need a clear simplified document
that they can use to guide them on clear strategies and guidelines on conservation of
the built heritage.
• Guidelines for heritage buildings have to be complied which can be referred if the
building is identified as a heritage building.

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5.2.1 Listing Built Heritage
• The Guidelines for Conservation Areas and Heritage Buildings, 2007 is applicable for
all buildings in the Core Zone and Buffer Zone to ensure that the setting or views into
or out of the area are protected.
• The National Heritage Register launched by the Ministry of Culture Arts & Heritage in
2007 under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645) has currently a list of 150
buildings and sites listed in the Register, Masjid Ali Zahir is the only one located in
Alor Setar.
• Listing of buildings is a key aspect of maintaining the built fabric.
• The implementation of a heritage registrar as a mechanism for preserving these
privately-owned properties is necessary.
• The 12 Category 1 Building and 288 Category II buildings identified in the core zone
need to be listed in the National Heritage Register to give legal authority to the
conservation efforts.

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5.2.2 Built Heritage Conservation Strategy
• Though only 45.4% of all the building in the study area are identified to have any
heritage value, given the large number of buildings of significant heritage value the
scope of work for the conservation plan is immense.
• Shophouses constitutes to the majority of heritage buildings with almost 290 units
most of which fall under Category II and are in need different levels or restoration
works in order to preserve them.

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5.2.2.1 Categorization of Built Heritage
Category No. of Buildings & Sites

CONSERVATION
Category I  Buildings, monuments, objects and sites of exceptional 12
interest;
 Buildings and monuments declared /registered as ancient and
gazetted under the National Heritage Act (2005)
 To be conserved as original.
 Repair to be carried out using authentic traditional ways of
building methods and materials.
Category II Buildings, objects and sites of special interest that warrant every 288
effort being made to preserve them.

COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT
Infill Existing empty land or temporary structure where compatible re- 12
development is permitted.
Replacement Existing building without any significant value where sensitive 16
re-development is permitted.
TOTAL   328

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5.2.2.2 Strategies
I. The study area has several structures and buildings that need to be preserved under
CATEGORY I and Category II. Identified buildings will go under restoration and
refurbishment process where the upgrading works including repaint, rectification of
defects and beautification of it surrounding also will be conduct.

BH 1
 Conserve & Refurbish Category I Heritage Buildings.
Objective
 To ensure the buildings under CATEGORY I are adequately repaired and maintained

Justification
 To rectify the defects
 To repaint the buildings
 To improve monitoring of heritage buildings restoration and repair
 To beautify the surrounding area
Buildings
 Istana Kuning
 Istana Sepachendera
 Masjid Zahir
 Clock Tower
 Nobat Tower
 Kedah Royal Museum
 Gallery Sultan Abdul Halim Muad’zam Shah
 Great Hall
 Kedah State Art Gallery
 General Post Office
 Police Station
 Old Lower Court Building

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5.2.2.2 Strategies
II. All identified buildings will go under restoration and refurbishment process where the
upgrading works including repaint, rectification of defects and beautification of it
surrounding also will be conduct.
BH 2
 Conserve & Refurbish Category II Heritage Buildings.

Objective
 To refurbish and restore the buildings under CATEGORY II

Justification
 To rectify the defects
 To repaint the buildings
 To beautify the surrounding area

Buildings
 Shophouses
 Masjid Nagore
 Old Railway Station

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5.2.2.2 Strategies
III. Several plots of empty land, land with temporary structures and structures too
degraded to repair have been identified within the shophouse areas. These lots will be
redeveloped while ensuring its compatibility to the surrounding area.

BH 3
 Create infill compatible infill projects at empty plots and plots with temporary structures.

Objective
 To create a consistent design character among the developments of the shophouses.
 To remove empty and undeveloped land within the developed area to ensure safety and security
associated with empty lots and unsafe buildings.

Justification
 To create a consistent urban character.
 To create safety and security
 To beautify the surrounding area

Buildings
 Empty Shophouse lots

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5.2.3 Guidelines for Conservation of Category I Heritage
Buildings
• Conservation guidelines for heritage buildings is formed in order to safeguard and
preserve the character and authenticity of the building in a manner which does not
compromise its historic and heritage values.
• In addition, the conservation efforts must not negatively affect the overall image and
functions of the area.
• The buildings during and after conservation must be used appropriately which would
not deteriorate the quality of the surrounding and the building itself.
• These guidelines will encourage a safe environment for the buildings its occupants,
the surrounding and the community as a whole.
• The guidelines aim to raise awareness on the significance of the heritage as the design
and construction methods and techniques traditionally used and passed on from
generation to generation.

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5.2.3 Guidelines for Conservation of Category I Heritage Buildings
I. Outside the building in such a situation should be maintained and no amendments
to any part of the front of the building (facade) is allowed, apart from the work
necessary for the upkeep of the building to improve the situation.
II. Redevelopment of part of the area may be allowed depending on the importance of
the development.
III. Any extension of the existing building will only be allowed depending on a case by
case basis.
IV. Building height for buildings in categories I to be maintained at the original height.
V. Amendments to the interior of the building can be allowed subject to the approval of
the council.
VI. Re-use of a building which matches will be allowed as long as the external
appearance of the building is not affected or changed.
VII.Any re-roofing of the building material must be original or nearly original.
VIII.Aerator mechanically or part thereof shall be shielded from outside view.

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5.2.3 Guidelines for Conservation of Category I Heritage Buildings
• Conservation of heritage buildings is carried out in several methods which include preservation,
restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation and adaptation or any combination of these. These
methods involve different levels of work based on several factors such as the condition of the
building, its significance and goals of the conservation plan.
Restoration
• Restoration or the work of rebuilding and restoring the original appearance of the building
materials, construction techniques and finishes the same as the original, which was based on
referrals, documentation, research and tests are complete.
Preservation
• Maintenance or Preservation, which maintains the existing situation any building, fabrics and
all the elements and carry out regular maintenance work.
Rehabilitation
• Recovery or Rehabilitation returns something useful condition through repair or alteration that
enables the use of efficient while preserving the architectural history.

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Adaptation
• Adaptive re-use - adaptation of buildings to convert to the use of new contemporary building
which corresponds to the context and environment.
Compatibility
• Compatible Use that allows the use of the same without change or make amendments to the
building or involves only minimal amendments to the existing building.
Reconstruction
• Reconstruction process of accurately reproducing by a new construction, shape, structure and
details that have been lost, including a part or whole.
Redevelopment
• Redevelopment based on the method of construction and height controls and guidelines may be
warranted to ensure that the original fabric and maintained the existing legacy environment
while allowing development to run and control the height limits that can be allowed

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5.2.3 Guidelines for Conservation of Category I Heritage Buildings
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGN AND REQUIREMENTS
BUILDING METHODS

1.0 Forecourt
1.1 Forecourt /  The forecourt is an important setting in which a  The forecourt may sometimes be identified separately as Category
Courtyard / Category I. II– the same requirements apply.
Compound  Building is placed it should be kept to its original
form, and used in the manner in which it was intended  
when built.

   The original size & ornamentation of the gate and  MBAS should avoid obstructions such as bus shelters, parking etc
1.2 Gates & walls shall be retained & restored with original or in front of the entrance.
Walls matching materials.  Building owner may apply for their relocation  

1.3 Ground  The original flooring material shall be retained and  The original material often has significant cultural meaning even
restored with matching materials. the direction of the granite / brickwork is important.
 Laying of new ground finishes shall be sensitive and  Every effort should be made to understand the cultural
sympathetic to the front façade. significance
 

1.4 Drainage  The original drainage from the buildings to the street  The flow of water has a strong cultural significance and should be
is an integral part of the Category I building and respected.
Compound design.  Additional drainage may be permitted to avoid flooding
 
 It should be retained and restored to original

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGN AND REQUIREMENTS
BUILDING METHODS

2.0 Roof
2.1 Roof Tiles  The original traditional roofing material, eaves detail,  Original installation method and tile profile are to be used.
(fascia board) shall be retained and restored.

2.1 Roof  The original profile, pitch, height, party wall and eaves  The original form should be retained Faulty members may be
Structure projection and internal structure shall be retained and removed and replaced with matching member.
restored.

2.2 Jack Roof  The original traditional roofing material, eaves detail,  Existing Jack Roof to be retained, Roof tiles are to be identical to
(fascia board), ventilation louvers or glass, shall be the main roof New jack roof is not permitted.
retained and restored.

2.3 Dormer  Not part of original architecture.  Original ceiling profile/design shall be maintained.
Windows  Any original decorative features shall be retained & restored.
 

2.4 Roof Eaves  The original eaves, overhang and support features shall  Original to be maintained.
be retained and restored.

2.5 Parapets,  The original features, shall be retained and restored.  New gutters may not be added to existing roofs designed without
gutters & down gutters.
pipes

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5.2.3 Guidelines for Conservation of Category I Heritage
Buildings
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGN AND REQUIREMENTS
BUILDING METHODS
3.0 Building Exterior and Interior
3.1 Building  Each Category I Building will be unique, culturally and  Further research into: The traditional way of building, the
architecturally and must be conserved and restored to building’s architectural, social, and cultural history.
maintain its authentic uniqueness.

3.2 Materials  The original materials used for the walls, columns,  All effort to be made to replace damaged or lost elements with
windows, doors, railings, floors and decorative matching size, species, kind or design
elements, etc, must be conserved, restored or returned  New items are only permitted if they match the performance of the
back to the original. original material.

3.3 Alteration  The Category I building has a footprint and profile  No alteration or extension is permitted.
and Extension unique to its architectural style.
3.4 Utilities and  Many Category I buildings were designed before the  Is permitted if hidden from view and allowing access to the roof for
Services invention of electricity. maintenance.
   Those that have had electricity installed in the past may
require it to be upgraded.
 Temperatures were controlled through appropriate
design elements such as open air-wells and fanlights;
these should be conserved and restored.
 Many Category I buildings were designed before the
invention of plumbing.
 Water was collected in water tanks and wells, if still
part of the building these should be conserved and
retained.

3.5 Roof Eave  The original eaves, overhang and support features shall  Original to be maintained.
  be retained and restored.
3.6 Parapets,  The original features, shall be retained and restored.  New gutters may not be added to existing roofs designed without
gutters & down gutters.
pipes

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5.2.4 Guidelines for Conservation of Category II Heritage
Buildings
ITEMS DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGN AND REQUIREMENTS
BUILDING METHODS
1.0 Forecourt
1.1 Enclosure Bungalows set in a compound or forecourt with wall &  Original materials, design & finishing to be used.
gates.  Laying of new ground finishes shall be sensitive
1900s Terrace/Shophouses, with forecourt and garden & sympathetic to the front façade.
wall & gate.  The original size & ornamentation of the wall &
  gate shall be retained.

2.0 Finishes & Colours

2.1 Exterior/Walls Each period of design history had preferred colour
schemes. Scraping back to the original base layer will
reveal the colour history. The colour and materials for
conservation should be chosen from this investigation.
Types of Finish:
a. Lime Plaster/Lime Wash
b. Shanghai Plaster – Buildings after 1930s-1960s
c. Cement Render – Early Modern Buildings.
 The original finishes shall be retained and
restored.
 Painting over the original finishes e.g. Shanghai
plaster, is not permitted.
 The colour scheme or paint used shall match &
harmonise with the typical character of the
heritage buildings & of streetscapes.
 If lime plaster/wash was the original material,
then a breathable paint or lime wash shall be
used.
 Approval from MBAS must be obtained prior to
commencing work.

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3.0 Roof
3.1 Tiles – All Roofs The original traditional roofing material i.e. eaves detail.  Original installation method and tile profile shall be
  retained.
Roof Material Types:  Perankan tiles are not allowed.
a. V or U profile, unglued, natural colour terracotta tiles.  Marseilles tiles are not suitable for pre 1930s
Timber battens run ridge to eaves on horizontal purlins shophouses.
(Roof beams) -Shophouses, bungalows, godowns, etc.
b. Interlocking clay roof tiles, Marseilles (Indian or French).
Timber battens run horizontal supported by truss roof
system.
c. Slate roofs, supported by timber boards on purlins.

3.2 Structure of Main The original supporting structure i.e. profile, pitch, height and  The original form to be retained & Restored.
Roof party wall.  Faulty members may be removed and replaced with
  matching member.
Roof Structure Types:  New metal trusses are not permitted, unless they match
a. Horizontal timber purlins (Roof Beams) installed between the original.
load-bearing walls. Acts as brace for structural party  Metal trusses are not suitable for pre 1930s shophouses.
walls. - Shophouses.
b. Horizontal timber purlins (Roof Beams) installed above
truss or sloping rafters. Act as a tie for the trusses & rafter.
-Shophouses, Godowns, Bungalows.
c. Timber or Metal Truss System supporting battens for an
interlocking clay tile roof or timber boards and slate roofs.
-Often used for corner sites, 1900s godowns double
pitched roofs of bungalows, etc.

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3.0 Roof
3.1 Tiles – All Roofs The original traditional roofing material i.e. eaves detail.  Original installation method and tile profile shall be
  retained.
Roof Material Types:  Perankan tiles are not allowed.
a. V or U profile, unglued, natural colour terracotta tiles.  Marseilles tiles are not suitable for pre 1930s
Timber battens run ridge to eaves on horizontal purlins shophouses.
(Roof beams) -Shophouses, bungalows, godowns, etc.
b. Interlocking clay roof tiles, Marseilles (Indian or French).
Timber battens run horizontal supported by truss roof
system.
c. Slate roofs, supported by timber boards on purlins.

3.2 Structure of Main The original supporting structure i.e. profile, pitch, height and  The original form to be retained & Restored.
Roof party wall.  Faulty members may be removed and replaced with
  matching member.
Roof Structure Types:  New metal trusses are not permitted, unless they match
a. Horizontal timber purlins (Roof Beams) installed between the original.
load-bearing walls. Acts as brace for structural party  Metal trusses are not suitable for pre 1930s shophouses.
walls. - Shophouses.
b. Horizontal timber purlins (Roof Beams) installed above
truss or sloping rafters. Act as a tie for the trusses & rafter.
-Shophouses, Godowns, Bungalows.
c. Timber or Metal Truss System supporting battens for an
interlocking clay tile roof or timber boards and slate roofs.
-Often used for corner sites, 1900s godowns double
pitched roofs of bungalows, etc.

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3.0 Roof
3.3 Ridge, Gable & Roof Ridge Types:  The original form should be retained and conserved.
Party wall a. Raised brickwork or brickwork and vent bricks. – Shophouses  Missing elements to be put back.
b. Lime plastered or V tiled over joint. - Shophouses, godowns, Bungalows.
c. Ridge tiles and finial (Marseilles). Often used for corner sites, double pitched roofs of
bungalows.

Middle Brickwork party wall sometimes raised above the roof tiles, dividing each unit.  The original middle brickwork party wall is to be
a. Early Shophouses – Not raised party walls – continuous roof with neighbour conserved.
b. Late shophouses – Raised party wall – division with neighbour.

3.4 Jack Roof A jack roof is a pitched roof raised above the ridge of an existing roofline.
 
To allow for covered ventilation into the main roof space. Timber structures vary from building to
building. Roof tiles are used identical to main roof.
3.5 Skylight Skylight is not original to the architecture.
Glass moulded Marseilles tiles are sometimes found on Marseille tiled roofs.
 The original traditional roofing material, eaves detail,
fascia board, ventilation louvers or glass shall be
retained and restored.
 Existing jack roof to be retained.
 New jack roof is only permitted on back extension for
natural ventilation.
 Retaining original design of shophouses to allows for
natural light and ventilation.
 Movable skylights on air well can be considered.

3.6 Eaves Roof overhang Eaves, overhang & supporting features are specific to each architectural style.  Original form should be retained and restored.
   No new eave detail or support may be used.
Types:
a. Stepped terracotta flat tiles, brick corbel brackets at wall junction – traditional shophouses
without gutters.
b. Exposed battens and fascia board. Brick corbel or timber corbel.
c. RC brackets and ceiling boards with patterned beading (1920s)

3.7 Gutters Gutters and downpipes are not original features of shophouses.  Roofs without gutters should remain without.
Gutters and downpipes were part of the overall design from the early 1900s.  Gutters on new/extension area can be considered on a
case by case basis.
 Approval by MBAS must be obtained.

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Buildings
4.0 Front/Side Façade
4.1 Building Façade The front part of the building with the main doorway and for corner sites, also include the side of the  The original façade shall be retained and /or restored
building. and original materials should be used as best as
The heritage facades are numerous and the features depend on the style of architecture. possible.
 Demolition, alteration and addition to original/aesthetic
front façade is not permitted.
 The original masonry, mortar & plaster shall be retained
wherever possible.

4.2 Upper Façade (Under a. Decorative features types: - below roof beam & first floor beam  To be repaired, restored or reinstated, using original
Roof) i. Painted historic stories/mural materials if evidence.
ii. Chien Nied cut paste porcelain work
iii. Lime mortar mouldings.
Found in 20th century shophouses.
a. Upper floor timber shutters types.  To be repaired, restored or reinstated, using original
Window height shutters – All movable timber louvre shutters materials. Missing elements shall follow the original
Door height shutters – Two panels of movable louvres and solid panel at base of each leaf. design.
   Clear or light tinted glass is permitted for area above
shutters if part of the original design.
a. Balustrades – behind the door height shutters – a balustrade usually of timber, but occasionally  To be repaired, restored or reinstated, using original
of cast iron. materials.

a. New secondary internal windows (behind shutters) - original in later designs from 1980s  New maybe required if internal space is being air-
onwards. conditioned or to cut out external noise.
 Leaf frame timber size and width to match the leaf
frame of the shutters. Clear or light tinted glass is
permitted.
a. Low wall (spandrel) – types: below shutters, above five-foot-way beam  To be repaired, restored or reinstated, using original
i. Simple indented brickwork, lime plaster mouldings. materials. Missing elements shall follow the original
ii. Indented brickwork cast iron panels design.
iii. Highly decorated with Chien Nien Shard work

a. Balcony  Original to be retained, restored and reinstated.

Balcony located in front or side façade are part of the shophouse feature.

a. Canopy/Awning – projecting out from above the five-foot-way beam. Traditional Canopy.  Original to be retained, restored and reinstated.

4.3 Side Façade Sidewall openings (in flat shophouse wall) In a few cases openings in the sidewall were part of the  Original to be retained, restored and reinstated.
original design.  New openings in sidewall will be considered on case
i. Drip stone – stepped bricks and terracotta tiles to form a slight projection above the openings merits.
ii. Timber shutters solid or louvred

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Buildings
5.0 Five-Footway - Veranda
  The five-foot-way – It is a recessed area below the first floor of a building that is  Original design of five-foot-way such as
designated as public space. The entrance to the building is recessed in by archway and arcades shall be maintained.
minimum five feet, thus creating for this passageway. Any original decorative features shall be
It is also a culturally significant space, where prayer and thanksgivings are retained and restored.
offered to protect the occupants of the buildings.  Should not be blocked with fixed
obstructions.

5.1 Walls a. Decorative wall tiles  Existing decorative tiles to be retained and
Originally placed as a dado panel below the two openings either side of the restored.
main door. These were installed using lime mortar.  New dado tiles may be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
a. Wall Materials  Existing to be retained and restored.
The five-foot-way wall finish was lime plaster/wash.
5.2 Floor a. Types  Traditional finishes e.g. terracotta tiles,
i. Granite slab/sleepers/blocks terrazzo tiles and mosaic to be restored.
ii. Terracotta tiles in either diamond or I pattern  New finishes to follow original.
iii. Encaustic individual tiles of different coloured clays.  Floor level to be restored to original level.
iv. Cement tiles with coloured pattern  Gloss ceramic tiles are not permitted
v. Mosaic, small tile designed in sheets  
vi. Terrazzo – Early modern buildings.

5.3 Ceiling Ceiling to five-foot-way  Original ceiling profile/design shall be

Types: maintained. Any original decorative
i. Exposed upper floor structure of timber boards & timber joists. features shall be retained & restored.
ii. Timber strip ceiling come with carved decoration
iii. Exposed reinforced concrete floor

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6.0 Rear Facade
6.1 Windows, Doors & Vents Original openings were simpler than the front facade, but of the same materials.  Original materials should be retained & restored
Lime plaster wall finish- even if the front facade was shanghai plaster.  New openings are permitted and shall be of similar material as the
front façade openings.

6.3 Rear Boundary Wall Original decorative wall.  Original height and decorative feature(s) shall be retained & restored.
The rear load bearing brick and plaster wall with an external opening into the  New extension to wall is permitted provided it does not impede
back lane. neighbouring buildings, light ventilation etc.
New Extension - above original kitchen area.

7.0 Floors
7.1 Ground Floor The existing ground floor level and changes in level are traditional to the  Original Levels shall be retained.
building types.  Original finishes shall be retained and restored.
   Replacement of damaged material shall match with same or close to if
The traditional floor finishes were designed to breath, though later cement was the function of the material matches.
used as a decorative feature.  For wet areas e.g. toilets & kitchen, waterproof concrete floor may be
  used.
Types:
i. Terracotta tiles in either diamond or 'I' pattern
ii. Encaustic individual tiles of different coloured clays
iii. Cement tiles with coloured pattern
iv. Mosaic, small tile designed in sheets
v. Terrazzo
 

7.2 Upper floors The traditional timber floors on timber joists acted as part of the original  Original Levels shall be retained & restored.
structure of the building, bracing and separating the party Walls.  
a. The existing floor level & original structural members including timber  
main beams or steel I-beam, timber floor joists & timber floor boards.  Original shall be retained & restored.
b. The existing structure of the floor members, Including timber main beams  
or steel I-beam, timber floor joists & timber floor boards  
c. New use requirements for fire protection of timber floors  
   
   
d. Additional toilets for first floor internally. New support structure, from  
ground floor must avoid damage to original brick, granite and footings and  Must not be a material that cannot be removed at a later date.
bakau piles.  Must not put additional weight to the existing structures, beyond their
capacity.
 For wet areas e.g. toilets & kitchen, waterproof concrete floor maybe
used.
 Permitted if original structure is not compromised.

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8.0 Walls
8.1 party Wall Shophouses share party walls. Commercial buildings that were originally  Repair work is permitted but must follow original design,
shophouse construction, i.e. material & construction method.
Types of wall:  Material used shall not damage the integrity of the structural wall
a. Load bearing clay brick - lime mortar and lime plaster; and cause nuisance to the neighbouring buildings.
b. Load bearing clay brick - later added RC columns (1900s);
c. Concrete beam and post system – infill clay or cement bricks - lime
mortar/plaster (1910s- 1970s)
d. Concrete beam and post system – infill clay or cement bricks -
cement mortar/ render (1970s).

8.2 New Openings Openings in the party wall to join units.
 
 
 
 
Internal walls - 90° to party walls - brick load bearing walls come with
openings.
8.3 Decorative Features Masonry Features - Stepped brick and lime plaster cornices, arch
architraves, etc.
Timber Features - Traditional carved screen, traditional wall cupboards,
and ground floor and lattice/solid partitions come with doors 1st floor.
 Openings permitted on a case-by-case basis, subject to the
stability of building structure.
 Total width of opening shall not exceed 50% of the total length of
the party wall.
 Permission to remove on a case-by-case basis.
 Original features shall be retained & restored using traditional or
matching materials.

9.0 Staircase
  Original staircase positioning & design with fine craftsmanship
 
 
Repositioning original timber staircase c/w brick or granite lower steps.
 
Additional new staircase - required for Bomba approval.
 Shall be retained & restored.
 Traditional material is to be used to repair or make good the
original finishes.
 
 Is permitted if necessary, for new use on a case-by-case basis.
 
 New staircase made of reinforced concrete shall have timber
finishes including balusters & balustrades.
 The original artistic design of balusters & balustrades are to be
retained & reused. Additional new staircase - required for
Bomba's approval.

CONSERVATION ALOR SETAR,

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