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Will SA’s Low Emission Energy Development Strategy for Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Succeed?
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Why is There Load Shedding in South Africa?
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The Value of Solar Panels in SA
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Reduce Your Energy Costs by 90% – Case Study
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Is This Electric Fence Legal and Compliant?
Can you spot the electric fence violations in this picture? We spotted this electric fence installation recently and were shocked
Implications of Non-Compliant Electric Fencing and Outdated Certificates of Compliance
By Penny Swift Author Electricity is a charged subject that often shocks those who don’t realize how important compliance is.
New Electric Fence Law
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Electric fences are governed by the Electrical Machinery Regulations which are part of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In addition,
Energy Usage & Sustainability (SANS 10400X & XA)
Environmental Sustainability &Energy Usage in Buildings-Part X & XA In 2011, in an endeavour to make our buildings more sustainable,
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Electric Cables – What is Legal We get a lot of questions about which electric cables are legal and how
Fenestration Calculations (Glass size)
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Energy Use In Buildings, World-class
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Detect Pipes and Cables
Water Pipes Detector, Steel Reinforcing andElectric Cable Detector Even though instruments that detect pipes and cables have been around for
3 Effective Thatch Roofs and Lightning Regulations to Keep You Safe
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Cool Roofs
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Sustainable Homes
By PENNY SWIFT Are you Ready to go Green? South Africa, as a country, has been incredibly slow to take
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Chimneys, Flues, Hearths and Fireplaces Used for Space Heating-Part V Anyone searching through the National Building Regulations for information about
Lighting and Ventilation
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Burst Pipes
THE NEED FOR PROPER PLUMBING Burst pipes are unnecessary. I never cease to be amazed by people who ignore building