Here are the questions as given:
1. The new National Building Regulations was launched in the latter part of 2011,stimulating a new thought process, as an aspiring architectural technologist,it would be a requirement that you become au fait with all the new rules andregulations as set out in the publication. Comparing the old and new regulations(1st year task) briefly describe some observations of changes brought about in SANS 10400A2010.
environmental needs.
To ensure that buildings are designed and built in the correct manner that people
can live and work in a safe and healthy environment.
We must make use of various renewable energy sources, examples like Solar Panels,
water filtration systems, etc.
The phrase"going green" has now largely been incorporated
and brought into the requirements and regulations of designing and building
any new building, weather its residential, commercial or industrial.
and must make use of all the renewable energy sources.
These regulations are explained shortly and in an easily understandable manner.
All new proposed buildings should embrace what is called "green architecture"
SANS 10400 Building regulations
The entire SABS 0400 document is being revised and will become SANS 10400. The revised document is divided into distinct parts/sections that are easier to review in the future.
The current SABS 0400 defines a competent person as someone that is qualified by virtue of his experience and training without defining the experience and training which was seen to be misinterpreted in the past. The new SANS 10400 has a clear definition which includes the requirements suitable for the respective parts of the document.
Changes were made to the deemed-to-satisfy section of the documents, which resulted in amendments to the building regulation act.
For the first time the code includes specific requirements for access to buildings and amenities for people with disabilities. In addition new specifications for building structural requirements, which takes into account the dolomitic nature of most of South Africa’s urban geology.
SANS 10400 consists of parts A-W and has four annexes. Annexes A and D form an integral part of the document and annexes B and C are for information only.
Here are some examples of what have been added in part A:
A1 Application:
Instead of being “Architects act 1970(act no.35 0f 1970)” it has now become “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”.
A few more parts have been added to number 3 such as:
(b) Such notification shall accompany the application for approval of the erection of the building in terms of section 4 of the Act.
(c) For the purposes of this Regulation “existing building” shall include a partly erected building.
(d) Any structural support provided by the existing building shall be deemed to be part of the structural system of the building to be erected.
(e) The local authority may require that the above notification be accompanied by a documented rational assessment of the adequacy of the structural support.
A2 plans and particulars to be furnished
Another sub regulation has been added to number 1:
(g) 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.
Number 2 has changed and become more descriptive in order to comply with number 1(g) as seen here:
(2) The owner of a building shall appoint and retain the services of the person responsible for submitting the declaration required in sub regulation (1)(g) and shall advise such person after such declaration has been submitted to the local authority of any changes made in the manner in which any functional regulation shall be satisfied or if the services of the competent person are for whatever reason terminated prior to the conclusion of his/her obligations in terms of these Regulations, or the appointment of any other competent person. Such person shall within one month of being notified by the owner or becoming aware of any change submits an amended declaration to the local authority.
A19 Appointment of Persons Responsible for Design, Inspection and Assessment Duties
A lot has been added to part A19 as seen below because originally there were only 5 sub regulations:
(6) (a) Where any building is to be extended, the local authority may on receipt of the application for such extension and before granting approval require that the approved competent persons who have accepted responsibility for such work timeously prepare and submit rational assessments as to the adequacy of the existing systems and installations in combination with the contemplated extensions to comply with the relevant requirements of these Regulations for the whole building including the extensions.
(b) If the local authority is satisfied that any such rational assessment meets the requirement of these Regulations and in particular of sub regulation 6(a) it shall accept such assessment which shall be deemed to be part of the application submitted.
(c) If the local authority is not so satisfied it may after first consulting with the competent person who has submitted such assessment and subject to appeal to the Review Board decline to accept the assessment for reasons which it shall furnish in writing to such competent person and require him or her to submit a revised assessment to the satisfaction of the local authority.
(7) Where in a building any element of the structural, fire protection, artificial ventilation, storm water disposal or non-water- borne sanitary disposal, fire installation or drainage installation system as provided for in sub regulation (1) is or is required to be the subject of a rational design or rational assessment, the person appointed as an approved competent person shall assume responsibility for satisfying the functional regulation relating to that particular system in its entirety.
(8) (a) Where an approved competent person is required in terms of sub regulation (7) to assume responsibility for the system in its entirety and where parts of the system are to be undertaken by other competent persons, the approved competent person shall assume overall responsibility for the design of such system and shall ensure that:
(i) The component designs are generally in accordance with the approved application and in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations.
(ii) The component designs will achieve the necessary co-ordination and interaction of the different elements so as to achieve the objectives of the systems.
(iii) in the case of the structural system, the interaction of the various component elements will be such that the structural adequacy of all the parts of the building and the overall stability of the building is assured but in all cases excluding responsibility for the detailed design of elements carried out by the other competent persons, provided that such exclusion shall not preclude the approved competent person from taking any action which he or she considers necessary in terms of sub regulation (8)(b).
(b) (i) For the purpose of satisfying him or herself of the adequacy of any design or designs contemplated in sub regulation (8)(a) and of their compatibility with any system, measure or installation in its entirety, the approved competent person may at any time after his or her appointment, require the designer or designers of the different elements of the system referred to in sub regulation (8)(a) to complete Form 3 contained in SANS 10400-A as he or she may deem necessary, and return it timeously, or in any event before building construction or installation proceeds. Each such designer shall, when called upon so to do, provide the information and document concerned in respect of the work he or she has designed.
(ii) The person appointed as approved competent person may further require, after consultation with the designer concerned, modifications to the relevant designs, plans and specifications, if in his or her opinion they do not comply with the provisions of these Regulations.
(iii) Copies of designs, plans and specifications accepted by the approved competent person shall be submitted if so required to the local authority counter-signed by the approved competent person.
(iv) Each designer of a part of a system shall on completion of the erection or installation thereof, if called upon to do so by the approved competent person, complete and submit the section of Form 3 relating to inspection contained in SANS 10400-A.
(c) The provisions of sub regulation (8) (a) and (b) for designs shall also apply in the case of any applicable rational assessments.
(9) (a) Any person appointed by the owner in terms of sub regulations (1) or (2), shall apply to the local authority for acceptance as an approved competent person and shall –
(i) Make an application, and
(ii) Declare his or her competence to undertake the relevant duties in the manner prescribed in the Regulations on Form 2 contained in SANS 10400-A and shall complete all applicable sections of such form.
(b) The owner shall also complete the applicable section of Form 2 contained in SANS 10400-A
c) The local authority may, subject to appeal to the Review Board, decline to accept the appointment of any person who:
(i) In completing any portion of Form 2 provides incorrect or incomplete information which in the opinion of the local authority is material to the determination of such applicant’s competence;
(ii) is not an employee of the owner of the building and is not in possession of professional indemnity insurance cover;
(iii) Is not professionally registered in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000
(Act No. 46 of 2000), the Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000), or the Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 (Act No. 27 of 2003);
(iv) is in the opinion of the local authority inadequately qualified or has insufficient experience or contextual knowledge to make the determinations that are required in terms of these Regulations, provided however that any person that satisfies the relevant definition for a competent person provided in a part of SANS 10400 in relation to the duties contemplated in this sub regulation, is deemed to satisfy this sub regulation; and
(v) is under investigation by a disciplinary tribunal of the Engineering Council of South Africa, the South African Council for the Architectural Profession or the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions and the chief executive officer of such a Council has expressed an opinion in writing that the applications made by such persons should not be approved in the public interest.
(10) (a) Where in respect of any building the local authority, after consideration of –
(i) the details of registration in respect of category, date and discipline in which the applicant is registered, qualifications, experience, training and contextual knowledge provided in terms of this Regulation by any person seeking acceptance of his or her appointment as a competent person, and
(ii) The declaration of competence provided by such person in terms of sub regulation (9), considers that such person does not possess the degree of competence necessary to undertake the relevant duties, it may decline to accept the appointment of such person, who may appeal to the Review Board.
b) If the appeal is upheld, the local authority shall accept the appointment of the appellant as a person competent to undertake such duties or any part thereof in respect of such building as the Review Board may decide.
(11) Where the local authority is satisfied with an application in respect of the matters specified in sub regulations (10)(a)(i) and (ii) it shall indicate acceptance of the application in the manner specified in Form 2 as contained in SANS 10400-A.
(12) (a) On completion of the structural, fire protection or fire installation system for which an approved competent person has been appointed in terms of sub regulations
(1) or (2), such competent person shall complete and submit to the local authority a fully completed Form 4 as contained in SANS 10400-A in respect of each such system for which such person has accepted responsibility in terms of section 14(2A) of the Act 103.
(b) The local authority may require from the owner that an approved competent person submit a copy of the certification of the specific work, other than the structural, fire protection or fire installation, for which he has been appointed on completion of the building.
(13) Where any person provides any information or certificate required in terms of this Regulation or which he or she knows to be incomplete or false, such person shall be guilty of an offence.
2.In your own words, describe the role of the architect, with regards
to duties and responsibilities.
National Building Regulations and that you are familiar with the site
and area you are built on.
Knowing what the clients specifications are is an important factor in building a
healthy and strong working relationship. When appointed as Project
Manager, you should be sure to keep up to date of what happens on the site
and follow the progress of the project.
3. What is understood by the following terms:
This is a written document sent out to potentail suppliers
of materials or a service, to inform the client of the quality of their
work and the amount they will be paid to handle the project, the
client will then choose the contractor who he can afford and
the one that delivers the best service.
Issuing a tender document typically begins the tender process,
by which a business selects qualified and interested suppliers,
based on things such as their price, availability and location.
b. Bills of Quantities
An list of materials, parts and labour (with cost),
required to construct, alter or repair a certain building or structure.
c. Signing of Contracts
This is the signing of legal documents, declaring your services,
while undertaking and written agreement to comply with the rules and regulations
as set out in the contract or by the company/client.
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