Approved Plans For A House Missing – 5 Headings
If you are selling your house, and don’t have approved plans, you could find yourself in a lot of trouble.
Building & Alterations
DAMS – City of Cape Town Planning Joins Digital Age
City of Cape Town Planning Departments Now Accept Plans On a Memory Stick After at least two years of development, the
Swimming Pools, Boundary Lines and Plans – JHB
A stunning swimming pool picture aboveWould you need to submit plans for a pool like this? See the post below.Pool
Balustrade Installation
Ensure Your Balustrade System is Installed Correctly As it currently stands, the individual or professional company commissioning a balustrade sub-contractor
The PAJA: A Law to Protect Your Rights
The PAJA: The SA Law that Protects Your Rights We get questions daily about buildings blocking views, balconies overlooking neighbours’
Bathroom Ideas – 10 Tips
Great Bathroom Layout and Design Ideas Over the years, the bathroom has earned a reputation as an area unworthy of
Engineers Specs Are Professional & Vital
The Photograph above: By Valenciano – Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29802079 Engineers Design Buildings for a Purpose Engineers around the
Nkandla – At What Cost?
Nkandla is Probably the Most Costly Owner Building Project in the History of South Africa Traditions come and go, and
Kitchen Ideas That Are Eye-opening
Picture Above: A wide open kitchen in contrasting light and dark colors. Great Kitchen Layout and Design Ideas The kitchen,
Tshwane Town Planning Scheme 2008
The Town Planning Scheme for the Tshwane Region 2008 Make the right decisions We have included these Tshwane Planning Scheme
Municipality, Contact Your Local Authority
How to contact your Local Authority and Municipality in your District Here is the most up-to-date National Municipality Contact list
Town Planning Definitions
A List of Definitions and TermsUsed in Town Planning Schemes Includes Land Use and Zonings Terms The Johannesburg metropolitan area
Alterations & Additions
What the National Building Regulations say about Alterations and Additions to Existing Buildings In general, the National Building Regulations are
Temporary Buildings
Temporary Buildings Must be Authorizedby the Local Authority What the term “temporary building” means
Masonry Arches
Building Masonry Arches Masonry arches can add immense character to homes, both internally and when used as part of the
Electric Cables
Electric Cables – What is Legal We get a lot of questions about which electric cables are legal and how
Minor Building Works
What is “Minor Building Work”? Whatever you construct on your property needs plans, unless it is defined as “minor building
Illegal Building Leads to Chaos
Rapid Urban Decay in Jozi Blamed on Illegal Building The City of Johannesburg has lost control of town-planning infringements, according
Boundary Walls and Fences
Strategic Planning of Boundary Walls and Fences Boundary walls and fences are one of the most controversial topics facing homeowners.
Plans & Minor Building Work
You Don’t Need Plans for Minor Building Work … But you DO Need Permission to Build Anything you build on
Building House Extensions
Planning House Extensions Whether you are building a new home or planning house extensions to an existing home, you are
Facilities for Disabled People
The Importance of Facilities forDisabled People in our Buildings-Part S The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act was amended
Plumbing Problems
Burst Pipe Plumbing Problems can Result in Water Water Everywhere It was a case of water, water everywhere and not
Pros and Cons of Owner Building
A Review Based on Personal Experience Having just finished totally updating the ever-popular title, The Complete Book of Owner Building
Burst Pipes
THE NEED FOR PROPER PLUMBING Burst pipes are unnecessary. I never cease to be amazed by people who ignore building