FEATURES
Although structurally important, roofs can be exorbitant components – the average cost of a roof as a portion of the final building can exceed 25%.
for example, are usually suspended from
the roof trusses. In the case of additional
loading, it is important to ensure that the
load is spread across more than one truss.
The load of the item should be established
before installation and the truss design
should be checked for any added loads. Be
sure to use a professional to install new
items in roofs, such as additional ceilings,
bulkheads and chimneys. Storage in roofs is
not recommended unless the design of the
roof specifically makes provision for this.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
As per the Construction Regulation 2014 Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993,
an owner of a structure must ensure that:
• Inspections of the structure are carried out periodically by a competent person in
order to render the structure safe for continued use;
• That the inspections are carried out at least once every six months for the first two
years and thereafter yearly;
• The structure is maintained in such a manner that it remains safe for continued use;
and
• The records of the inspections and maintenance are kept and made available on
request to an inspector.
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NOVEMBER 2018
CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS
Be sure to use
“ a professional
to
install new items
in roofs, such as
additional ceilings,
bulkheads and
chimneys.”
www.saroofing.co.za