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SAIRAC CAPE TOWN HOSTS BUILDING REGULATIONS PRESENTATION

SAIRAC Cape Town hosted a two-part online building regulations presentation on 18 May and 08 June 2021 , with guest speakers Mr Pieter Koekemoer and Mr Marius Lourens from the City of Cape Town .

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The engagement offered valued insight and guidance with regards to compliance with the SANS 10400 regulations , the National Building Regulations and the associated submission processes .

The presentation highlighted key procedures for changes and upgrades to existing buildings and the installation of HVAC equipment , as well as the responsibility of the HVAC practitioner in their advisement to customers and the requirement towards issuing a CoC ( Certificate of Compliance ).
Further guidance was also given in navigation of the City of Cape Towns website and the applicable documentational requirements towards submissions , as well as outlining the legislative framework with regards to Local Authority Building control and the association , guidelines and requirements set forth by the Department of Trade and Industry , as well as the NRCS ( National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications ) through the National building regulations .
A special mention to Mr . Pieter Koekemoer and Mr . Marius Lourens from the City of Cape Town for their extensive preparations and presentations shared with attending SAIRAC members . Your time and expertise have given our members a detailed and valued insight , empowering our industry and HVAC practitioners towards guiding customers in the compliance processes . RACA
Some of the slides shared during the presentation included guides on the City ’ s website , responsibility of building regulation act and range of involved SANS standards .
RACA Journal I September 2021
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