Operators offering battery-operated go-karts will now be able to save at least $7,000 under a pro-enterprise regulatory change announced by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) on Monday (Jan 5).An exemption order for such rides under the Amusement Rides Safety Act 2011 was issued and came into effect on Jan 2, BCA said.«This move stems from a periodical review of existing regulations, ensuring public safety while adapting to the evolving needs of the amusement ride industry,» the authority said.Prior to this, all amusement rides, including go-karts of any speed or power, required permits for installation, modification and operation.The application fees for installation permits and associated professional costs may run up to $5,000, while operating permit renewals can cost $2,000.In a Facebook post on Monday, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said that the move arose from an appeal he received from young entrepreneurs operating kiddy rides in a shopping mall, and is part of the Ministry of National Development's pro-enterprise rules review exercise. Read more