Ayesha Jaffer
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Progress Mark 2
1. SANS 10400 supersedes the SABS 0400-1990, reason being for the changes is because of the continuous changes in the building industry as new materials are becoming available and in terms of political change where new policies are developing. For that reason the building regulations cannot remain the same over the years but has to change as the industry progresses. Beginning with:
Part A – Administration
A1 Application
1) The acts are changed in terms of being registered, one has to be registered in terms of the Architectural Profession Act, 200 (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. And not in terms of the Architects Act, 1970 (Act no.35 of 1970).
With the redefining and re-wording of the SABS 0400:
3.a) instead of the SANS 10400 reading – no person shall erect any building which is to be supported e.t.c. it would read no person shall erect any building which is to be structurally supported
An addition to A1 Application: 3
Where it explains (a) further: by stating the following:
b) Such notifications shall accompany the application for approval of the erection of the
building in terms of section of the act, which is the approval by local authorities of
applications in respect of erection of buildings.
c) for the purpose of this regulation “existing buildings” 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.
Additions to A2 plans and particulars to be furnished:
1) f)
iv) it states: any certificate contemplated in these regulations, including any applicable
Agrément Certificate;
v) particulars required in terms of any applicable legislation, by laws, or part of
SANS 10400.
g) a declaration by a person registered in a professional category of registration in
terms of the one of the councils for the professions identified in the council for the
built environment act, 2000 (act no.43 of 2000) in relevant portion of form1 contained
in SANS10400-A as to how the applicable functional regulations shall be satisfied.
These additions were inserted to explain further to that which was already in the SABS 0400
Changes of words made to A4 Local authority may require additional documents and information
1) h) i) j) and k) where the words code of practice was changed to standard
5) a) the word grade was changed to class – the class of mortar
A5 Applications forms and materials, scales and sizes of plans
8) Letters and symbols on drawings should now be, not less than 2,5mm in size – size was changed from 2mm to 2,5mm
A7 Layout drawings
e) all details relating to the facilities provided for persons with disabilities
The addition of specific requirements for access to buildings and facilities for people with disabilities
A8 Plumbing installation drawings and particulars
An addition to the symbols
5) two way vent valve 2WVV
A10 Symbols of Fire protection plans
And addition to symbols
1) Escape door ED
Escape route ER
Feeder route FR
A13 Building materials and test
Change to: 1) a) material used in the erection of a building shall be suitable for the purpose for which it is used.
Quality adequate changed to suitable
1) B) All timber should be treated in accordance with the requirements of SANS 10005 and shall bear the product certification mark of a body certified by the South African National Accreditation Systems. And not in accordance with a just any recognized method
A17 Certificate of identity of a building control officer
Addition of more information to the certificate of identity:
e) the signature of the municipal manager of local authority concerned
A21 Population
Addition to table 2 – design population
E4 | 16 persons provided that the total number of persons per room is not more than 4 |
H5 | 16 persons per dwelling unit provided that the total number of persons per room is not more than 4 |
A22 Notice of intention to commence erection or demolition of a building and notices of inspection
Addition to no.2
d) the building will be completed
Since the regulations had to be kept to a minimum, the regulations is concerned only with that of the health and safety of persons in a building, and that the regulations should assist rather than slow down the use of innovative building systems.
2. The role of the architect:
An architect is a Professional who works in the built environment, designing structures which are sound, aesthetically pleasing and where applicable fit for occupation. Architects are also responsible for the greening of buildings, by using materials that are eco-friendly.
An architect’s duties include that of receiving a brief from the client. The brief is interpreted and in conjunction with budgetary considerations, a design is realized. After numerous stages of revisions, redesigns, etc. the architect would work towards an approved sketch design. This may include 3d sketches and/or a model. The architect has to produce documents in drawing and/or written form for the QS to devise a Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
Depending on the service required the architect may also be expected to administer the contract which includes site inspections, site meetings, approval of samples, quality control, signing of certificates, etc.
If appointed as Principal Agent (PA), the architect would be in overall control of the Job. At various stages it would also be necessary to write reports. The architect could also appear as a Mediator, Adjudicator and/or Arbitrator if called upon. The architect is very often called upon to interpret the Conditions of the Contract.
The finalized drawings/technical documents would have to be signed by a Professional Architect and architects have to submit drawings to the local authority where it has to be approved by the local Authorities. It is also the architect’s responsibility to submit documentation to the client and other role players after the job is done – “as builts”. There is also a code of conduct that architects have to abide by.
In conclusion it can be seen from the above that architects has a wide variety of responsibilities, which not only consists of drawings but also involvement in community work, mentoring students etc. There are 3rd world architects who are involved on construction sites especially where alternative building method are utilized e.g. straw bale, etc. Architects may be a part of the construction and design of the internal and external parts of a building. Where internal designs may consists of designing kitchens and choosing colour palettes for painting walls. Architects also try to conserve the heritage of buildings, as well as try to conserve the environment on the site which they are working on.
3. a) Tender Documents
A tender document is issued to potential Tenderers during the tender process which allows them to submit a price. A call for tenders is usually advertised in the daily press, Government Gazette and online Prospective tenderers have to pay for these documents on collection and submit at a particular place at a designated time.
3. b) Bill of quantities
The bill of quantities is a document used in tendering in which materials, parts, and labours are given particulars. Bills of quantities are prepared by the quantity surveyors. These are then used to create a cost estimate in consideration to the square area in meters of walls and roofs, the numbers of doors and windows, and the different systems which are heating, plumbing and electrics.
3. c) Signing of contracts
A contract plainly sets out the work to be done, the price that is going to be paid and the terms and conditions of the payment, it also protects the contractors and employers. The contract is signed by the architect, and the team which consists of quantity surveyors and engineers etc depending on the size of the project.
