Environmental Sustainability
Part X – Environmental Sustainability
What does SANS 10400 stand for?
In South Africa, SANS 10400 refers to a set of bui...
What is The Latest Version of SANS 10400?
The latest version of SANS 10400 in South Africa i...
When Did Genuine SANS 10400 Come Into Effect?
The South African National Standard (SANS) 10400, ...
What is the SA National Standards 10400 (SANS 10400)?
Understanding the South African National Standards...
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Can I owner build my own house in South Africa?
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SANS 10400-XA (2011) The application of the National Building Regulations Part X: Environmental sustainability & Part XA: Energy usage in buildings (which are “new” parts of SANS 10400) add to climate-related factors that must be taken into account when building. However I don’t know whether they take these factors specifically into account.
In terms of SANS 10400, Part T deals with fire protection. Many of the other parts explain how to build so that floods, fire, wind and so on do not damage the structure.
SANS 10313 (2010) Protection against lightning – Physical damage to structures and life hazard – is lightning specific. There may be other SANS that relate specifically to other risks – I suggest you contact the SABS and ask them.
Does the building code (especially for public buildings) have standards that address the risks associated with extreme climate-related events, such as hailstorms, flooding, lightning, wildfires (buildings located on the urban edge) and high winds?