When Did Genuine SANS 10400 Come Into Effect?
The South African National Standard (SANS) 10400, also known as the Building Regulations, is a set of standards and regulations […]
SANS 10400
What is the Safety SANS 10400 refuse area?
In South Africa, the SANS 10400 refers to the National Building Regulations that provide guidelines and standards for the construction
What Is the SABS? Official Standards Set Here.
What Is the SABS? What Does the SABS Do? The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) was established in terms
SANS 10400XA – A Guide and Best Questions
How To Be SANS 10400XA Compliant – A Guide New Energy Regulations SANS 10400XA and SANS 10400X are what we
The NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council)
About the NHBRC The National Home Builders Registration Council (The NHBRC) was established in 1998 as a regulatory body for
Alterations & Additions
What the National Building Regulations say about Alterations and Additions to Existing Buildings In general, the National Building Regulations are
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,
Electric Cables
Electric Cables – What is Legal We get a lot of questions about which electric cables are legal and how
TOOLS For Home Building
Below is a list of all tools and what they are used for in house construction Here is a list
National Building Regulations Glossary – Complete
A to Z Glossary of Definitions and Terms Used in the National Building Regulations Code of Practice Every industry has
Fenestration Calculations (Glass size)
Fenestration and Glazing Guidelines, Procedures, and Calculations. Window area guidelines below The guidelines featured in the pdf below give an
Glass and Glazing as a Construction Element, 7 points
01 – Glazing for Safety and Security Glazing is a vital construction element in our homes and other buildings. It
Floors and Flooring
Understanding what’s Underfoot The type of floors specified in building plans will determine the materials required as well as which
SANS 10400
SANS 10400 Governs the Design, planning and supervision of all construction work Each section of SANS 10400, the Code of
Build a Treehouse
Picture Above: A homemade treehouse built just for fun.NOTE THAT THERE IS INFORMATION ABOUT MINOR BUILDING WORK AND THE LAW
Structural Design – 5 headings
All buildings must have a strong, serviceable, stable and durable design-Part B Why do you suppose we need structural design
Refuse Disposal
Building Regulations Part-U Refuse Disposal Part-U of the SANS 10400 Refuse disposal states that ‘Any building, excluding a dwelling house’
Roofs-Part L
Building Regulations as They Apply to Roofs-Part L When the South African National Building Regulations were updated by the Department
Floors
Building Regulations that Apply to Floors-Part J The Application of the National Building Regulations that apply to floors (Part J
Foundations
Regulations for Foundations-Part HA Focus on Safety Foundations, Part H, of any structure, large or small, must be built to
Excavations
Safety and Stability When Doing ExcavationsAre Top Priorities – Part G Excavations are not always necessary when we build our
Public Safety
Even at Home Public Safety is Paramount-Part D All home owners have a responsibility to people who visit their homes,