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New National Building Regulations task

Architectural practice 2012

Naphtali Mphaisha 211038547

CPUT 2^nd year task 1

Observational changes about in the SANS 10200A2010

·         Changes made to part A- Administration

·         A7 layout drawings – providing, location, type and capacity for water heating installations, and details required to satisfy energy usage.

·         A19 – appointment of persons responsible for design inspection and assessment duties.

Add- (1) (a) (i)

       -  xA3 (b)

       - (12)

·         A22 – new definition for : Building

                                          : Certified thermal calculation software

                                          : Reference building

                                          : Orientation

·         Deletion of part X repeal of regulations, and addition of A25- repeal of regulation

·         Addition of new regulation part X

·         Part X: environmental sustainability

Regulation

XA- energy usage in buildings

XA1- contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas buildings

        : (a) Efficient energy usage

        : (b) Building envelope appropriate to functional use

·         XA2- volume fraction

·         XA3- requirements of sub-regulation XA1

        - (a) Orientation, shading, etc.

        - (b) Subject of a rational design by a competent person

        - (c) Has a theoretical energy usage performance.

The role of the architect, with regards to duties and responsibilities’

What is an architect?

An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction buildings

Architectural roles

-          Chief architect

-          Applications architect

-          Data architect

-          Information architect

-          Internet architect

-          Network architect

-          System architect

-          Security architect

-          Process architect

-          Project architect (PA)

Duties of an architect:

If an architect prepares a plan, specification, document or diagram submitted in accordance with the act, should provide his/her name and address, his/hers profession and registration number, if applicable to the above mentioned projects/professional items.

Responsibilities of an architect:

-          Looking at the structures and buildings

-          Ensuring building safety, sustainability, function, aesthetics, and economical issues all suit the people using the building

-          Giving advice regarding restoration and protection of old properties.

-          Creating innovative designs and plans

-          Discussing important information regarding projects

-          Consult with other construction professionals

-          Responsible designs and advice to clients, including assistance

-          Help from I.T and accordance to deadlines

-          Specify the quality of material needed

-          Prepare professional drawings and negotiate with tenders

-          Work on the project from start to end, while working with construction and contractor managers for obtaining permits

 

Important word meanings

Tender Document:

A tender document is used when acquiring a fixed price for work, services and products, provided by a company or individual. In the construction industry a tender document will be used to detail various works that are required for the project.

Bill of Standards:

An act passed by parliament, to ensure that certain standards are mate and upheld. In architecture, before a building can erect, there must be standards that it must pass (in relation to the building plans). It must have a seal of approval by the local authority, if such standards are not mate or blatantly ignored, the parties involved in the wrong doing are held accountable and will be prosecuted by the law.

Signing a Contract:

A contract is an agreement between two-or-more parties, for doing or not doing of something specified. It is a written form of an agreement enforced by law. It will ensure that all parties are protected and are within their rights. If the contract is broken, then legal action can be taken. Contracts are to be read carefully, and understood before signing. Escape clauses are to be understood clearly and dating/deadlines resolved before any contract signing.

References:

-          en.wikipedia.org/wiki/architect. 22/03/2012

-          National Building Regulations and Building Standards act no. 103 of 1977

-          South African National Standards (SANS) 10400A2010

-          The Application of national building regulations SABS 0400(1987)

-          South African council for architectural professionals – fact file

-          South African Institute of Architects – practical manual