As of Q1 2023, the prevailing average house prices in South Africa stands at R1,434,448. This figure reflects a slight 0.8% increase from the previous quarter, when it was R1,422,992 See this 2024 post by the Property Wheel Despite facing two interest rate hikes in the same quarter, data from ooba Home Loan’s Q1 2023…
Glazing Regulations in South African Building StandardsA Comprehensive Overview Part N of the National Building Regulations & Building Standards Act in South Africa addresses glazing, outlining the standards and requirements for materials used in buildings. This section emphasizes the importance of ensuring the security, durability, and proper installation of glazing materials to meet safety standards….
All buildings must have a strong, serviceable, stable, & durable design-Part B The structural design of buildings, whether it’s for residential or commercial purposes, serves as a crucial foundation for ensuring safety, stability, and longevity. Structural design is not a mere arrangement of materials but a meticulous process that necessitates professional expertise to meet rigorous…
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…
Dimensions – Part C Every Room Must be Fit for PurposeEnsuring Adequate Space Allocation in Construction: Part C Specifications The National Building Regulations (NBR) set the framework for construction guidelines in South Africa. When it comes to the dimensions and sizes of rooms and buildings, the NBR isn’t prescriptive. However, the crucial consideration remains that…
In South Africa, SANS 10400 refers to a set of building regulations known as the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. These regulations, formulated by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), provide guidelines and standards for the construction, maintenance, and demolition of buildings within the country. SANS 10400 plays a vital role in…
Regarding walls construction standards, a commonly referenced standard in South Africa is SANS 10400, which covers the National Building Regulations. The specific part related to walls is SANS 10400-N, titled “The application of the National Building Regulations: Part N: Walls.” This standard provides guidelines and requirements for the design and construction of walls in South…
The latest version of SANS 10400 in South Africa is SANS 10400:2011, also known as the National Building Regulations (NBR). However, please note that regulations and standards are subject to updates and revisions, and there may have been newer versions released since then. “The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) is revising its home-building manual…
The South African National Standard (SANS) 10400, also known as the Building Regulations, is a set of standards and regulations that govern the construction and maintenance of buildings in South Africa. These regulations cover various aspects of building design, construction, and safety to ensure that buildings are safe, healthy, and sustainable. The SANS 10400 regulations…
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Understanding the South African National Standards 10400 (SANS 10400). The South African National Standards (SANS) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of various aspects of life within the country. Among these standards is the SANS 10400, a set of regulations specifically aimed at promoting building safety and energy efficiency. In…
Design, Planning and Supervision of All Construction Work Must Follow a Legal Process The comprehensive framework outlined in the SANS 10400, otherwise known as the Code of Practice for the Application of the National Building Regulations (NBR), serves as the backbone for ensuring compliance within the construction and building industry. Each section of this code…
City of Cape Town Zoning Scheme Regulations We have included this Cape Town Zoning Scheme Regulations document to assist you with accessing the correct information so that you can make the right decisions when it comes to planning any construction, building, and renovation or the purchase of property with development in mind. This Town Planning…
This is the Number 1 Priority for Homeowners Energy efficiency is the new buzzphrase in the building industry in South Africa. And it is a vital concept to consider when building new homes. Energy efficiency refers to the ability of a home to use energy efficiently, with minimal waste, to provide the necessary services and…
Your Home — Better Safe Than Sorry Common home safety must not be taken for granted. We list a few important pitfalls and some helpful advice and precautions to take to make your home a safer place to live in – for everyone. Safety in the Kitchen: 1. For safety keep knives and sharp utensils…
Foundations, Part H, of any structure, large or small, must be built to safely transmit all loads of the building to the ground. If foundations are not correctly built, walls may crack and at worst, could even collapse. While the National Building Regulations specify general requirements for foundations, it is the deemed-to-satisfy rules contained in…
Ways to cope with loadshedding Beleaguered South African Electricity consumers have latched onto a new social media meme when they install a solar panel or two and a battery. They then rush out to their favourite hang-out and proudly boast about how they are going “off-grid.” Then they quote a number, normally somewhere below R150,000.00….
The causes of Loadshedding, what are they? Eskom currently supplies more than 5 million households with electricity. The rest get their electricity from their local municipality. Eskom and municipal schedules often differ, even in the same regions. These are some of the most common questions consumers, including our readers, ask about loadshedding. Please note that…
Energy! The first phase, Starting Right, is already behind schedule. It seems that the SETs and other plans may only be developed later this year. Updated Climate Plan On 24 March 2021, Cabinet approved an updated draft NDC for public comment. It has been widely criticized for not being ambitious enough and falling short of…
Will Solar Panels Add Value to Your Home? As a homeowner, there’s a good chance that you want to increase the resale value of your home. You’ve upgraded your kitchen, added a patio, and built a swimming pool. What next? Internationally, Solar is Undoubtedly Worth the Investment In the U.S. there is a huge emphasis…
You Can Reduce Your Energy Costs by up to 90% After signing up for “My Green Home” four years ago the Makalima-Ngewana family family saw their house in the middle-class suburb of Pinelands (a suburb of Cape Town) retrofitted with energy saving LED lights, low-flow showerheads and roof-top solar panels, as well as winter insulation,…
Danger of Tree Damage to Walls & Foundations – SANS 10400-H Annex-D Cracks and damage to walls and foundations are caused primarily by soils that contract and expand due to moisture content when the soil absorbs water and swells up and then shrinks when it dries out. This puts pressure on foundations, and if not designed…
All about Roofs Roofs come in all shapes and forms, ranging from “flat” concrete roofs to steeply pitched roofs. Some roofs are tiled while others types of roofing is finished with sheeting of various types. Thatch is also used for roofing, though the structure of rafters and beams is completely different to that used for…
Picture above from MorgueFile By Alvimann What is a Contractors All Risk Insurance policy? Contractors All Risk Insurance is a policy that insures the principal/employer and covers the contract works undertaken by the contractor and subcontractors. CivilSure offers 2 types of Contractors All Risk Insurance policies: 1. Contractors All Risk Once Off This Contractors Insurance…
The NHBRC CAN Send You to Jail. If you are in the home building industry then this is a must read. Here are some important things you and housing consumers should take into consideration regarding the NHBRC and how it will affect your home building process. The National Home Builders Registration Council is a government…