Building Control & Compliance (BCC)

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Are you involved in South Africa’s built environment? Do you ensure buildings adhere to vital safety, health, and quality standards?

This SAHITA online training course empowers you to navigate the complex world of building control and compliance. It is designed for you if you work in South African Government or municipalities, as a Building Control Officer, a building inspector, a works inspector, an architect, or as another building professional involved in design, approval or building control.

It is designed for you if you work in South African Government or municipalities, as a Building Control Officer, a building inspector, a works inspector, an architect, or as another building professional involved in design, approval or building control.

Price:

R22 900 Incl VAT

Payment options available

Course Overview

Why choose this course?

This course offers a practical and comprehensive understanding of the National Building Regulations and an in-depth study of all 21 corresponding SANS 10400 parts. You will gain the knowledge needed to enforce standards, protect public interests, and ensure sustainable development.

Course Features

Flexible Online Learning: Study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Interactive Content: Engage with online assessment tests to test your knowledge
Recognised Achievement: Receive a SAHITA Certificate upon successful completion.
Valuable Resources: Get a searchable eBook with all course content to use as a reference.

What you will learn

This course delves into the National Building Regulations (NBR) and all 21 corresponding SANS 10400 parts, along with other critical legislation. It provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of these core documents for building control in South Africa, ensuring you gain a thorough understanding of their provisions and how they apply in practice.

Who Should Do The SAHITA Course?

People who want to make property assessment a career
Unqualified home inspectors
Estate agents who want to inspect properties for their clients.
Project managers
Insurance assessors
Bank valuators

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Course Modules

Understand the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977. Learn about its objectives, scope, and administration. Explore key terminology, including "competent person" and "functional regulation". Discover the different compliance methods, such as "deemed-to-satisfy" provisions and rational design. This module also covers exemptions for state and mining properties, and the process for appealing local authority decisions.

This module provides a comprehensive analysis and explanation of Part A of the National Building Regulations and SANS 10400-A: General Principles and Requirements. Focus is placed on the administrative role of the local authority and the Building Control Officer (BCO). Learn about the application process for building plan approval, required documentation like site plans and fire protection plans, and the use of Forms 1 to 4 for professional declarations and certifications. Understand occupancy classifications and their impact on design.

This module covers the detailed requirements of NBR Parts B (Structural Design), C (Dimensions), and D (Public Safety), and their corresponding SANS 10400 documents. Learn how to ensure building strength, stability, and durability. Understand requirements for room sizes, ceiling heights, and accessibility. Explore public safety measures like balustrades, ramps, and swimming pool access control. Specific considerations for Category 1 buildings and structures on dolomite land are also included.

This module provides a detailed explanation of NBR Parts H (Foundations) and J (Floors), and their corresponding SANS 10400 documents. Learn how foundations must be designed to safely transfer loads to the ground, and the importance of geotechnical site investigations. Understand site class designations for masonry buildings and fill compaction requirements. For floors, learn about ensuring structural integrity, fire resistance, water resistance in wet areas, and ventilation for suspended timber floors.

This module focuses on the detailed requirements of NBR Parts K (Walls), L (Roofs), M (Stairways), and N (Glazing), and their corresponding SANS 10400 documents. Understand requirements for structural strength, water penetration resistance, and fire behaviour of walls. Learn about roof coverings, waterproofing systems, and timber roof construction. Explore stairway dimensions, safety against falling, and handrail specifications. Understand glazing requirements for security, durability, and human impact safety.

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of NBR Part O (Lighting and Ventilation) and its corresponding SANS 10400-O document. Learn about natural and artificial lighting requirements, including glare control. Understand artificial ventilation systems, designated smoking areas, and specific requirements for radon risk control.

This module analyses and explains NBR Parts P (Drainage), Q (Non-Water-Borne Sanitary Disposal), and R (Stormwater Disposal), and their corresponding SANS 10400 documents. Learn about the design and installation of drainage, including sanitary fixtures, toilet pans, and grease traps. Explore on-site sewage management through conservancy tanks, septic tanks, and French drains. Understand stormwater control on sites, including gutters, downpipes, and soakaways.

Deep dive into NBR Part S (Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) and its corresponding SANS 10400-S document. This module ensures buildings are accessible, safe, and usable for everyone. Learn about application exemptions for certain building types. Understand requirements for accessible entry and exit routes, lifts, clear circulation spaces, and specific design for parking and toilets for disabled people.

Focus on NBR Parts T (Fire Protection), V (Space Heating), and W (Fire Installations), and their corresponding SANS 10400 documents. Understand the core goals of fire safety, including occupant protection, fire spread minimisation, and smoke control. Learn about fire hazard classification and its impact on fire protection measures. Explore requirements for space heating systems like chimneys and hearths, and fire installations for water supply and equipment.

Discover NBR Part XA (Energy Usage in Buildings) and its corresponding SANS 10400-XA document. Learn about designing and constructing buildings to minimise energy consumption, with a focus on heating, cooling, lighting, and hot water systems. Understand how building envelopes, orientation, shading, and fenestration contribute to energy efficiency.

This module explores the broader legal landscape governing building control in South Africa. This includes the Cadastral System for property ownership, the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), and Municipal Bylaws. Understand the impact of Environmental and Heritage Legislation and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) on building approvals.

Master the critical process of building plan scrutiny, with a prerequisite detailed knowledge of the National Building Regulations and SANS 10400. Learn about the roles of architectural professionals and other specialists. Understand the use of CAD and BIM technologies in design and compliance checks. This module details the types of drawings, their scales, colour coding, and essential information required on plans. You will also learn about permissible deviations and issues affecting plan approval.

Examine the BCO's pivotal role in enforcing the Act and National Building Regulations. Learn about appointment, qualifications, and core duties of Building Control Officers. Understand the various legal notices BCOs issue, such as stop-build and demolition orders, and the penalties for non-compliance. This module explains the process for obtaining convictions for violations and the requirement for municipal building inspectors to be appointed as peace officers.

Payment Options

SAHITA offers a variety of pathways for purchasing this course, these are as follows:

Full Course

To take advantage of our best pricing buy the whole course in a single payment of R22,999.

Full Course (Modules 1-14)

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7 Blocks

Each of our payment blocks contain 2 Modules, each costing R3,650. You must complete all 7 to complete the course.

Block 1 (Modules 1-2), Block 2 (Modules 3-4), Block 3 (Modules 5-6), Block 4 (Modules 7-8), Block 5 (Modules 9-10), Block 6 (Modules 11-12), Block 7(Modules 13-14)

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