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    • Municipality, Contact Your Local Authority
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      • Zoning Scheme Cape Town
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    • Building Regulations Section 1
      • General Principles & Requirements-Part A
      • Structural Design-Part B
      • Dimensions-Part C
      • Public Safety-Part D
      • Demolition Work-Part E
      • Site Operations-Part F
      • Excavations-Part G
        • Site Clearing
      • Foundations-Part H
        • Tree Damage to Walls & Foundations – SANS10400-H Annex-D
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      • Floors-Part J
        • Floors and Flooring
      • Walls-Part K
      • Roofs Part-L
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      • Glazing-Part N
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      • Drainage-Part P
      • Non-Water-Borne Sanitary Disposal-Part Q
    • Building Regulations Section 3
      • Stormwater Disposal-Part R
      • Facilities for Disabled People-Part S
      • Fire Protection-Part T
      • Refuse Disposal-Part U
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    • What is The Latest Version of SANS 10400?
    • When Did Genuine SANS 10400 Come Into Effect?
    • What is the Safety SANS 10400 refuse area?
    • What is the SA National Standards 10400 (SANS 10400)?
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      • Anchor Roof Structure Key How-to Elements
      • 3 Effective Thatch Roofs and Lightning Regulations to Keep You Safe
      • Waterproofing Roofs
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    • Facilities for Disabled People
    • Temporary Buildings
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    • Energy-Efficient Buildings
    • SANS 10400XA – A Guide and Best Questions
    • When is “Off-Grid” Actually “Off-Grid”? Expert Advice with 4 Options
    • Reduce Your Energy Costs by 90% – Case Study
    • The Value of Solar Panels in SA
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      • Why Owner Build
      • Pros and Cons of Owner Building
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        • Municipality
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    • No Approved Plans For A House – 5 Headings
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      • Home Additions, 6 Things To Consider
      • The Best Decorative Concrete Floors
    • Minor Building Works
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      • Building House Extensions
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        • A Garden Structure
        • Build a Treehouse
      • Build a Pergola
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      • Renovate Your Kitchen – 5 suggestions
      • How To Design Your Own Kitchen Easily
      • How to Design an Open-plan Kitchen
      • A Good Kitchen Layout
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      • Bathroom planning – 4 Interesting Questions
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      • Bathroom planning – 4 Interesting Questions
      • Design Your New Bathroom
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      • Bathroom Storage Tips
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    • A Dune House
    • Mountain Home
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    • Nkandla – At What Cost?
    • Building Stopped on Non-Compliant Site After Complaints
    • City of Cape Town Planning Joins Digital Age
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    • Building Collapses
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    • A Dune House
    • Mountain Home – Architect Designed House – 12 pictures
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  • Building Regulations (NBR) Intro.
    • Why National Building Regulations
    • SANS 10400
    • The PAJA: A Law to Protect Your Rights
    • Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act of 2008
    • House Plan Submissions
    • Municipality, Contact Your Local Authority
    • Zoning Schemes
      • Zoning Scheme Cape Town
      • Town Planning Scheme – JHB
      • Tshwane Town Planning Scheme 2008
    • National Building Regulations Glossary – Complete
      • Town Planning Definitions
      • Definitions for Planning and Building By-Laws
      • Environmental A to Z
  • NBRs (SA)
    • Construction Laws & SANS 10400 Official Report
    • Building Regulations Section 1
      • General Principles & Requirements-Part A
      • Structural Design-Part B
      • Dimensions-Part C
      • Public Safety-Part D
      • Demolition Work-Part E
      • Site Operations-Part F
      • Excavations-Part G
        • Site Clearing
      • Foundations-Part H
        • Tree Damage to Walls & Foundations – SANS10400-H Annex-D
    • Building Regulations Section 2
      • Floors-Part J
        • Floors and Flooring
      • Walls-Part K
      • Roofs Part-L
      • Stairways-Part M
      • Glazing-Part N
      • Lighting and Ventilation-Part O
      • Drainage-Part P
      • Non-Water-Borne Sanitary Disposal-Part Q
    • Building Regulations Section 3
      • Stormwater Disposal-Part R
      • Facilities for Disabled People-Part S
      • Fire Protection-Part T
      • Refuse Disposal-Part U
      • Space Heating-Part V
      • Fire Installation-Part W
      • Energy Usage & Sustainability (SANS 10400X & XA)
        • Fenestration Calculations (Glass size)
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    • National Home Builders Registration Council – NHBRC
    • About The NHBRC
    • The NHBRC – National Home Builders Registration Council 5 elements
    • NHBRC Warranty Scheme Review 2 PDF’s
    • Owner Builder Requirements – NHBRC
    • NHBRC Technical Requirements Best Key Review
    • NHBRC – Q&A’s
    • NHBRC Fees – No VAT Attached
    • NHBRC Suspends Fees Included in PA003
    • What Is the SABS? Official Standards Set Here.
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  • FAQ
  • FAQ – In Full
    • Can I owner build my own house in South Africa?
    • What does SANS 10400 stand for?
    • What is the money cost to build a 4 bedroom house in SA?
    • Can I Build Without the NHBRC
    • What are the best SABS 0400 standards on walls?
    • What is The Latest Version of SANS 10400?
    • When Did Genuine SANS 10400 Come Into Effect?
    • What is the Safety SANS 10400 refuse area?
    • What is the SA National Standards 10400 (SANS 10400)?
  • Construction Elements
    • Concrete Foundations
    • Concrete & Masonry
      • Concrete Mixes
      • Concrete Mixes by Weight and Volume
      • Masonry Arches
      • Concrete Slab
      • Concrete in Cold Weather a Quick Guide
    • Glass and Glazing as a Construction Element, 7 points
    • Electrics & Lighting
    • Roofs and Roofing – Expert Advice
      • Anchor Roof Structure Key How-to Elements
      • 3 Effective Thatch Roofs and Lightning Regulations to Keep You Safe
      • Waterproofing Roofs
    • Looking for Clean, Fresh Air
    • Facilities for Disabled People
    • Temporary Buildings
  • Solar
    • Cool Roofs
    • Energy-Efficient Buildings
    • SANS 10400XA – A Guide and Best Questions
    • When is “Off-Grid” Actually “Off-Grid”? Expert Advice with 4 Options
    • Reduce Your Energy Costs by 90% – Case Study
    • The Value of Solar Panels in SA
  • Owner Building
    • Owner Builder 101: Tips And Tricks For A Successful Project
      • Why Owner Build
      • Pros and Cons of Owner Building
      • Home Building Definitions
      • A Competent Person
      • Be Your Own Project Manager
        • Build a House: Watch this Fascinating 10 min Classic Film Clip
        • Municipality
          • Building contraventions
          • Stormwater disposal
  • Swimming Pools
    • Swimming Pools, Boundary Lines and Plans – JHB
    • Swimming Pools
    • Why You Should Hire a Professional Pool Builder
  • Landscaping – 2 Sensible Expert Sections
    • Landscaping Part 1
    • Landscaping Part 2
    • Environmental A to Z
  • Boundary Lines & Walls
    • Boundary, Building Lines, Walls & Fences
    • Boundary Walls and Fences
    • Retaining Walls
  • Additions+Alterations
    • No Approved Plans For A House – 5 Headings
    • Alterations & Additions
      • Home Additions, 6 Things To Consider
      • The Best Decorative Concrete Floors
    • Minor Building Works
      • Plans & Minor Building Work
      • Building House Extensions
      • Garden structures
        • A Garden Structure
        • Build a Treehouse
      • Build a Pergola
    • Kitchen Ideas That Are Eye-opening
      • Kitchen Planning by Stages
      • Renovate Your Kitchen – 5 suggestions
      • How To Design Your Own Kitchen Easily
      • How to Design an Open-plan Kitchen
      • A Good Kitchen Layout
    • Bathroom Ideas – 10 Tips
      • Bathroom planning – 4 Interesting Questions
      • Remodel Your Bathroom Like A Professional
      • Bathroom planning – 4 Interesting Questions
      • Design Your New Bathroom
      • Design a Small Bathroom
      • Bathroom Storage Tips
    • Electric Fences Rules & Regulations
      • New Electric Fence Law
        • Implications of Non-Compliant Electric Fencing and Outdated Certificates of Compliance
      • Is This Electric Fence Legal and Compliant?
      • Electric Cables
    • Plumbing Problems
      • DIY Plumbing-What is Legal.
      • Blocked Drains
      • Burst Pipes
      • The Plumbing Saga Continues
      • How to Replace a Tap Mixer Cartridge
  • Home Design Ideas
    • Are High Ceilings a Waste of Money?
    • Green Roofs
    • The 3D-Printed House, The Dutch are Going Ahead In Record Time
    • Alternate Building Technologies
    • Sustainable Homes
    • Container House
    • A Dune House
    • Mountain Home
  • Safety
    • TOOLS For Home Building
    • Safety In The Home
    • Engineers Specs Are Professional & Vital
  • News
    • Consumers Pay For Fresh Air On Their Water Bills
    • Did you Know the NHBRC Can Send You to Jail?
    • Nkandla – At What Cost?
    • Building Stopped on Non-Compliant Site After Complaints
    • City of Cape Town Planning Joins Digital Age
    • Illegal Building Leads to Chaos
    • Flood Damage
    • Councils Must be Ruthless with Unsafe Buildings
    • Building Collapses
  • Blogs
  • Reviews
    • New Building Materials
    • Black Minimalist House
    • A Dune House
    • Mountain Home – Architect Designed House – 12 pictures
    • Detect Pipes and Cables
    • Contractors All Risk-Insurance Policy Explained
    • Engineers’ Specs Are Vital
    • Balustrade Installation
  • Links
    • Download Regulations
    • Submit Your Article
    • Welding the Easy Way
    • Owner Builder Books on Building
    • Cookie Policy (ZA)
    • Copyright Notice Warning
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