STANDARDS
Standards and regulations
We look at standards and regulations as amended on the
SABS website (1 October 2018).
S
outh African Bureau of Standards
(SABS) mark-bearing products,
or those covered by current
SABS conformity test reports are widely
specified on public and private sector
building, construction, water and
wastewater projects. A South African
National Standard (SANS) represents a
powerful motivator when applying for
local authority acceptance.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2008
(Act No68 of 2008), in its preamble, refers
to specific aspects that we mention here,
especially when referring to mandatory
standards:
• Improve access to, and the quality of
information that is necessary, so that
consumers can make informed choices
according to their individual wishes
and needs;
• Protect consumers from hazards to their
wellbeing and safety;
• Develop effective means of redress for
consumers;
• Promote and provide for consumer
education, including education
concerning the social and economic
effects of consumer choices;
• Facilitate the freedom of consumers to
associate and form groups to advocate
and promote their common interests; and
• Promote consumer participation in
decision-making processes concerning
the marketplace and the interests of
consumers.
When the industry or individuals do
not operate within the ambit of the
compulsory/mandatory standards,
all the parties are knowingly not only
breaking the law, but also acting in
an unconscionable manner; that is,
performing an action so bad or immoral
that the person should feel ashamed. In
other words, despite having an awareness
of wrongdoing, one continues the practice
at the expense of the wellbeing and the
safety of the consumer. – Editor
The SABS Standards Information Centre
is available to provide information
on South African and international
standards. For more information, visit
the centre and other SABS divisions and
departments at: www.sabs.co.za.
SANS DESIGNATION TITLE YEAR EDITION
193 Fire dampers 2013 2.02
204 Energy efficiency in buildings 2011 1.00
248 Bituminous damp-proof course 2007 3.01
298 Mastic asphalt for damp-proof courses and tanking 2007 3.01
457 Part 2 Wooden poles, droppers, guardrails, posts and spacers: softwood species 2008 6.02
457 Part 3 Wooden poles, droppers, guardrails, posts and spacers 2013 7.01
542 Manufacture of concrete roofing tiles 2015 4.02
952-1 Polymer film for damp-proofing and waterproofing in buildings part 1:
monofilament and co-extruded products 2018 2.01
10100 - 1 Structural use of concrete Part 1: Design 2000 2.02
10100 -2 Structural use of concrete Part 2: Materials & Execution 2014 3.00
10145 Concrete masonry construction 2013 1.04
10162-1,2 & 4 Structural use of steel 2011 2.01
10177-12 Fire testing of materials, components and elements used in buildings 2014 1.00
1186-1 Symbolic safety signs Part 1 Standard signs and general requirements 2015 3.07
10400 Part A Application of the National Building Regulations: general principles 2016 3.01
10400 Part B Application of the National Building Regulations: structural 2012 3.00
10400 Part C Application of the National Building Regulations: dimensions 2016 3.01
10400 Part D Application of the National Building Regulations: public safety 2016 3.01
10400 Part K Application of the National Building Regulations: walls 2015 3.01
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DIREC TORY 2019
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