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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…

SANS 10400 General Principles & Requirements
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Build Right From The Start: SANS 10400 Part A Explained

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…

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Municipal Mystery Solved: How To Contact Your Local District Authorities

How to contact your Local Authority and Municipality in your District Here is the most up-to-date National Municipality Contact list We get requests almost on a daily basis about “How do I  contact my local Municipality?”,  “Where is my local Authority?”, “Where do I take my plans?”, “Where can I contact the Building Inspector?” Well…

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The NHBRC – 8 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

The NHBRC – FAQs The NHBRC used to have a page with a number of FAQ (questions and answers) that we now give you on this website. The most common questions and answers we have listed here below. We must point out to all homeowners and potential homeowners, as well as all contractors and homebuilders,…

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Registered Plumbers: The Key To Safe And Reliable Plumbing Services

IT’S PLUMBER PLUMBING CRAZYThe Plumbing Saga Continues – Not a Registered Plumber Not being a registered plumber, or even someone who would try to work with pipes and fittings, all I can do is read the relevant national standards when I want to check the legality of fixtures and fittings. Not that the owner of…

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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 rules and regulations, particularly when the regulations apply to plumbing or electrics. Not only are plumbing and electricity two of the most basic facilities in our homes, and vital for everyday life, but when installed…