Fire separation walls between properties or occupancy zones. The provision of escape routes and emergency exits.
Architectural professionals may also propose that demonstrate functional equivalence, supported by engineering calculations or energy modelling. Fire separation walls between properties or occupancy zones
| Part | Title | Key Focus Area | |------|-------|----------------| | | General Principles and Requirements | Structural design, building occupancies, classification | | B | Structural Design | Load-bearing capacity, material strength | | D | Public Safety | Swimming pool barriers, site safety | | J | Floors | Floor construction, damp-proofing | | K | Walls | Wall structural strength, water penetration, fire behaviour | | L | Roofs | Roof construction, fixing, fire performance | | M | Stairways | Design, dimensions, handrails, safety | | N | Glazing | Safety glazing requirements, maximum allowable areas | | O | Lighting and Ventilation | Natural and artificial lighting, air quality | | P | Drainage | Stormwater and wastewater disposal | | Q | Non-Waterborne Means of Sanitary Disposal | Alternative sanitation systems | | R | Stormwater Disposal | Surface water management | | S | Facilities for Disabled Persons | Accessibility, ramps, door widths | | T | Fire Protection | Fire resistance, escape routes, sprinkler systems | | V | Space Heating | Heating appliance installation, flues | | W | Electrical Installation | Wiring, safety, circuit protection | | X | Environmental Sustainability | Site selection, landscaping, waste | | XA | Energy Usage in Buildings | Thermal insulation, energy efficiency | | Part | Title | Key Focus Area
By law, any structural changes, additions, or new builds require municipal approved plans. Building without approved plans is illegal. SANS 10400-A specifies that the local authority may require additional documents and information when not satisfied with the completeness of the submission. Introduced to align with global climate goals, Part
Introduced to align with global climate goals, Part X requires energy-efficient design. For commercial buildings, this often means complying with SANS 204 (Energy Efficiency in Buildings), which mandates thermal insulation in roofs, walls, and glazing (Low-E glass) to reduce cooling loads in South Africa's hot summers.
Registered architectural professionals have a legal duty to: