By Penny Swift Author Electricity is a charged subject that often shocks those who don’t realize how important compliance is. Home Security Just look at all the illegal electrical connections looming over informal settlements. Notice people on social media asking who can do electrical jobs cheaply. Do they even realize that only qualified, registered electricians…
New Electric Fence Legislation Sends Shock Waves throughout South Africa Penny Swift When the regulations regarding an electric fence were changed in 2011, nobody paid much attention. But now that the authorities are enforcing the regulations, people are totally shocked and all fired up. Yesterday a homeowner living in a “wealthy” Pretoria suburb was interviewed…
Part XA – Energy Use In Buildings Energy Use in Buildings in South Africa: A Focus on SANS 10400-XA Energy consumption in buildings is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a major driver of climate change. In South Africa, the energy use in buildings is regulated by the South African National Standard (SANS) 10400-XA:…
