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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…

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Unlocking New Possibilities: A Look At Alternate Building Technologies For Construction

The Assessment of Alternate Building Technologies This article from the latest issue of AKHANI, the quarterly magazine of the NHBRC, addresses the use of alternate building materials and the legal process as well as the pending changes to their manuals. It is well worth a read. Assessment of ABT (Alternate Building Technologies) Any house to…

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