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Regulations Made Easy: Part P Plumbing & Drainage Explained

SANS 10400-Part P, Drainage, Plumbing, The Vital Role of Drainage and Plumbing in Ensuring Health, Safety, and Efficiency in Buildings Introduction: Drainage and plumbing constitute a critical aspect of building infrastructure, playing a crucial role in maintaining safety, health, and the efficient functioning of a property. While often hidden from view, the pipes responsible for…

foundations-rainwater
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Unsure About Trench Drainage? We Have Expert Advice

What to do if your house building foundation trenches fill up with rainwater before pouring concrete? More things to consider: A Few More things to consider Remember, maintaining a dry and stable foundation is crucial for the long-term structural integrity of your house. Taking proactive measures and seeking professional advice when needed can help mitigate…

Sanitary disposal
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Peace of Mind & a Healthy Home: Part Q Explained

Non-Waterborne Sanitary Waste Disposal Part Q The SANS 10400-Part Q deals with the sanitary waste and the healthy handling and treatment of effluent when there is no water-borne sewage system available in a particular area. Health is the major factor when it comes to effluent and any pathogens, pollutants or contaminants must not affect the…

flood-waters
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Unlocking the Secrets of Stormwater Drainage (Part R)

Stormwater Disposal-Part R, What the Regulations Say Property owners are responsible for the removal of stormwater from their property. They may NOT simply discharge excess water onto adjacent land or into the street unless this is permitted by neighbors and/or the local council or municipality. SANS 10400: Part R Stormwater Disposal The law is very…

The NHBRC manuals sans 10400 regulations
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SANS 10400 regulations, General Principles and Requirements

SANS 10400 Regulations Governs the Design, planning and supervision of all construction work Each section of SANS 10400 regulations, the Code of Practice for The application of the National Building Regulations (NBR) is presented with the relevant extract from the building regulations (which is the law), and is then followed by a general commentary explaining…

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Registered Plumbers: The Key To Safe And Reliable Plumbing Services

IT’S PLUMBER PLUMBING CRAZYThe Plumbing Saga Continues – Not a Registered Plumber Not being a registered plumber, or even someone who would try to work with pipes and fittings, all I can do is read the relevant national standards when I want to check the legality of fixtures and fittings. Not that the owner of…