Each section of sans 10400, the code of practice for the application of the national building regulations nbr is presented with the relevant extract from the building regulations which is law, and is then followed by a general commentary explaining how the law should be interpreted to satisfy the law. Sans 10400a, the application of the national building regulations part a. Sans 10400 o, the application of the national building regulations part o. Sans 10400xa to avoid repetition, as it is already part of the regulation. Recognition of standards development organizations sdos in south africa. Guide for architects concerning drainage water and stormwater drainage.
Sans 10400 xa a short guide aluminium windows and doors. Download regulations sans10400building regulations. Sans 10400 d sabs 0400d, the application of the national building regulations y part d. The application of the national building regulations part o. Sans 10400l and the roof assembly is supported on walls. The sans 10400 xa standard is a summary of the sans 204 and other standards into a single reference for homeowners to ensure compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of the national building regulations nbr. Nfrc 100, procedure for determining fenestration product ufactors. In 1990, the sabs published its first revision of its code of practice, sabs 04001990, which later became known as sans 104001990. Fenestration calculation guideline provides a stepbystep procedure to assist professionals competent persons with calculating fenestration compliance in terms of sans 10400 xa. Aug 16, 2017 sans 10400xa to avoid repetition, as it is already part of the regulation. According to the approach used in the revised south african building regulations and the new building code sans 10400 series, which should be published early in 2009, performance parameters are outlined first.
Plumbing regulations documentation all pirb registered practitioners shall have in their possession the current compulsory sans codes of practice, building regulations and local water bylaws documentation for ease of reference copy of these can be purchasedobtained from the south african bureau of standards. Sans 10400o, the application of the national building regulations part o. Xa1 buildings are to use energy efficiently and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with a set of requirements. This step will only be acceptable if the competent person energy efficiency is required, for making sure that the person is the best for the task at hand.
Deemedtosatisfy changes looking at the recipe route, as reynolds describes the stepbystep deemedtosatisfy route, she notes that in the current sans 10400 xa, building types that fall in the same category, such as healthcare facilities, are grouped together. Quick overview national building regulations and building standards act. Other standards may be applicable for dealing with specific matters that are not covered by the national building regulations, e. Though sans 10400 application of the national building regulations is at present being revised the demand for a partly updated manual is such that the seventh edition of the manual has been published. Sans 10400 xa3 basically, the compliance of the sans 10400 xa1 method has to be at all times achieved using any one of these methods. Although widely referred to as the national building regulations nbr, the legislation. Sans 10400 sans10400building regulations south africa. Building collapses building regulations south africa. Sans 10400s sabs 0400s, the application of the national building regulations part s. Sans 10400 are the socalled codes that explain how one can ensure one complies with the law. A diagrammatic representation of the relationship between the act, the regulations and sans 10400. Sans 10400 c, the application of the national building regulations part c. Sans 145201iso 145201, gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties and system. All new buildings will have to comply with the performance parameters, which means that insulation will have to be installed to achieve the stipulated rvalues.
Sans 11601, wheeled fire extinguishers performance and construction. The south african bureau of standards hereby encourages the users of. Not that long ago a concrete slab collapsed on a building site, killing a man and severely injuring several more. Note 1 part s of the national building regulations, issued in terms of the national building regulations and building standards act, 1977 act no.
Includes an example solution based upon a real world scenario to demonstrate the procedure. If a building practitioner builds in accordance with snas 10400 xa, then such a building is deemed to comply with the national building regulation xa1. Sans 10400w, the application of the national building regulations part w. Foreword this south african standard was approved by national committee sabs sc 1060d, national committee for standards for dangerous goods including hazardous chemical substances and. Sans 10400part p, drainage, plumbing, sanitation and water disposal. The national building regulations and building standards act no.
South africas national building regulations were originally produced as a set of. Swimming pools and swimming baths i the owner of any site which contains a swimming pool or swimming bath shall ensure that access to such pool or bath is controlled. Application of the national building regulations sans. The implementation of sans 10400 xa as part of south africas national building regulations now requires new buildings conforming to the building energy efficiency requirements, as set out in the sans 10400xa and sans 204 specification. Sans 10400k, the application of the national building regulations part k.
Page 3 of 70 general principle and requirements part a design, planning and supervision of all construction work must follow a legal process each section of sans 10400, the code of practice for the application of the national building regulations nbr is presented with the relevant extract from the building regulations which is law, and is then followed by a general commentary explaining. With regards to the implementation of the national building regulations sans10400 part l roofs, with. Various updates have been made since this time, and these are also available for download. Municipality contact sans10400building regulations south.
Sans 10400c, the application of the national building regulations part c. Regulations made in terms of the act adhering to the deemed tosatisfy requirements contained in sans 10400. The sans 10400xa regulations the amended south african national building regulations require the following. Sans 10400d sabs 0400d, the application of the national building regulations y part d. Sans 10400b sabs 0400b, the application of the national building regulations t part b. Sans 10400 a, the application of the national building regulations part a. There may be coverage of mezzanine floors in the nhbrc manuals. Sans 10400 to familiarize themselves with the amended national building. Sans 10400 f, the application of the national building regulations part f. Municipality contact sans10400building regulations. Public safety standards of the republic of south africa.
Download regulations sans10400building regulations south. The application of the national building regulations part d. Sans 10400 k, the application of the national building regulations t part k. Sans 10400n, the application of the of the national building regulations part n. The energy efficiency legislation for new buildings sans 10400xa has been published by the regulator nrcs. Sans 10400f, the application of the national building regulations part f. Parts a, e and u of the national building regulations, issued in terms of the national building. Facilities for persons with disabilities name of standards organization.
Part e as explained in this post is from the act the sabs has not given any guidelines in terms of compliance. Chapter 4 building regulations is based on the national home builders registration council home building manual, and remains unchanged. There are no regs relating to mezzanine floors as such. This is the original legislation published in 1977 that governs all building and construction work in south africa. Sans 10400 to familiarize themselves with the amended national building regulations attached for ease of reference, and to follow other means of satisfying the nbr, e. This sans 10400 form also has the second part which will convey the critical design information concerned with building energy efficiency. Sans 10400xa svg, 2011, the application of the national building regulations part x. Home design ideas archives sans10400building regulations. Xa2 not more than 50% of the annual volume of domestic. Sans 10400o, the application of the national building. South african bureau of standards legally binding document. I the requirements of the national building regulations shall be complied with by. Sans 10400 a, the application of the national building regulations t part a.
Sans 10400 n, the application of the of the national building regulations part n. Sans 10400j deals with floors in general including suspended wooden floors. Sans 10400xa building laws south africa home insulations. The application of the national building regulations part t. Rational design of roof in terms of parts b and l of sans 10400 where the foundations, floors and walls are in. This standard provides the general requirements for energy efficiency. While our national building regulations should prevent anything like this from happening, construction accidents do occur from time to time and sometimes with fatal circumstances. On the 9th of september 2011 the national standard sans 10400 building regulations have been amended to include part x which addresses environmental sustainability and part xa energy usage in buildings including deemedtosatisfy requirements. The national building regulations and building standards act.
Sans 10400a, the application of the national building regulations t part a. Sans 10400k, the application of the national building regulations t part k. We have a free downloads page where you can access various documents. While not overly complex in nature, these calculations are often tedious and time consuming. Date scope amdt 1 2010 amended to correct the legend to table e. In essence the section on part c, dimensions in the code of practice for the application of the national building regulations simply establishes the requirements for plan size dimensions as well as room heights and overall floor areas. If a building practitioner builds in accordance with snas 10400xa, then such a building is deemed to comply with the national building regulation xa1. The act that governs the national building regulations has been amended several times, most recently in 2008 when some major changes were made. Download the amendments to the sans10400 part x and part xa of 9th september. The application of the national building regulations part p. The application of the national building regulations.
Sans 10400 consists of the following parts, under the general title the application of the national building regulations. National building regulations and building standards act, 1977 act no. Sans 10400 w, the application of the national building regulations part w. So, what is the role of the government in all this. Ashrae south african chapter will host a practical course on the application of the national building regulation sans 10400. In 1990, the sabs published its first revision of its code of practice, sabs 04001990, which later became known as sans 10400 1990. Hi, i would like to find out if i need building plans for building on a farm hluhluwe area. National building regulations and building standards act, 1977 act 103 of 1977 form 2 application for acceptance as an approved competent person in terms of regulation a19 to be completed and submitted for all appointments in terms of regulation.
Sans 10400 b sabs 0400b, the application of the national building regulations t part b. Regulations and building standards act, 1977 act no. M, n of sans 10400 or regulations ae and a234 duty 17. The application of the national building regulations part s. Sans 10400 k, the application of the national building regulations part k. Document downloads building regulations south africa. You can download the standards as published in 1990, as well as the most. The foundations for the building are in accordance with sans 10400b the detailed requirements of sans 10400h. Sans 10400 j deals with floors in general including suspended wooden floors. Sans 10400 building regulations south africa archid.
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