Why use an Architect
The designing, planning and the supervision of the erection of any building or structure or
the performance of any function in connection therewith in terms of these regulations is
subject to the provisions of any law in terms of which the person undertaking such work or
performing such function is required to be registered in terms of the Architectural
Profession Act, 2000 ( Act No. 44 of 2000 ), Engineering Profession Act, 2000 ( Act No. 46
of 2000 ), Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 ( Act No. 27 of 2003), or Professional
and Technical Surveyors' Act. 1984 (Act No. 40 of 1984), or any other relevant Act.
National Building Regulation A1 application:
The designing, planning and the supervision of the erection of any building or structure or
the performance of any function in connection therewith in terms of these regulations is
subject to the provisions of any law in terms of which the person undertaking such work or
performing such function is required to be registered in terms of the Architectural
Profession Act, 2000 ( Act No. 44 of 2000 ), Engineering Profession Act, 2000 ( Act No. 46
of 2000 ), Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 ( Act No. 27 of 2003), or Professional
and Technical Surveyors' Act. 1984 (Act No. 40 of 1984), or any other relevant Act.
National Building Regulations A2 plans and particulars to be furnished
Any person intending to erect any building shall submit to the local authority the plans and
particulars, together with the application: a declaration by a person registered in a
professional category of registration in terms of one of the councils for the professions
identified in the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000 (Act No. 43 of 2000) in the
relevant portion of Form 1 contained in SANS 10400-A as to how the applicable functional
regulations shall be satisfied.
SACAP Law regarding Drawing submission in South Africa
Any person intending to erect any building shall submit to the local authority the plans and
particulars, together with the application: a declaration by a person registered in a
professional category of registration in terms of one of the councils for the professions
identified in the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000 (Act No. 43 of 2000) in the
relevant portion of Form 1 contained in SANS 10400-A as to how the applicable functional
regulations shall be satisfied.
SACAP Being the professional governing body for South African Architects, Technologists and Draftsperson.
A new Government Gazette (No 44505) was published on 30 April 2021
The Following laws are applicable to our profession and the general public should be made aware of this.
This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
Projects have been divided into 3 categories
1. Low Complexity - Minimum Mechanical and Electrical Service
2. Medium Complexity - non Complex Structural and Civil Component - average level of Mechanical and Electrical equipment - Typically can be handled by Design and supply Specialists
3. High Complexity - will comprise of complex mechanical and Electrical and other specialist installations or be of complex structural or civil design.
A data field is currently being developed to indicate the above simply for your convenience.
Requirement for building plans when selling a house required to be checked by purchasing Convencing Attourney.
1. Approved Municipal Drawings - The professional who submitted the plans as of 30 April 2021 shall keep a copy of the signed approved drawing as per the statutory period.
2.Occupationtion certificate
3.Municipal Account clearance Certificate.
How to reduce your Water Bill Legally
Install rainwater tanks
Calculate your max monthly capacity an design your system around this.
check the location of any pressure reducing valves as this will affect your balanced flow of water.
How to reduce your Electricity bill Legally
1.Do you need power during load shedding if not Grid Tied may be the initial steps to saving Money.
If you require uninterrupted power and you intend remaining in your current house for more than 5 Years, then Hybrid Solar is for you.
Are you also aware of the new Smart meter peak rate parameters.
Timers are very efficient in using power at the normal Rate and not the Peak rate tariffs.