NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BUILDING STANDARDS ACT

The purpose of this Act is to promote uniformity in law relating to the construction of buildings in municipal areas, and to prescribe building standards for this purpose. National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (No. 103 of 1977).

To view the latest amendments to the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (to introduce requirements for energy usage in buildings), click here.

ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONS ACT

Since 1 July 2006, anyone practising architecture or submitting architectural building plans to Council must be registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) in one of the following categories:

• Professional Architect (PrArch)
• Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (PrSArchT)
• Professional Architectural Technologist (PrArchT)
• Professional Draughtsperson (PrArchDraught)

Architectural Professions Act (No. 44 of 2000)

BOUNDARY WALLS AND FENCES POLICY

This policy attempts to control the appearance of boundary walls and fences and the installation of security devices on top of walls and fences.
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Boundary Walls and Fences Policy

Visit www.sacapsa.com for more information and registration forms.