I live in a fully sectional title. We wish to enclose the patio with glass sliding doors and windows on both sides. Thank you so much, Penny. Based in Centurion. I assume I will need plans? NEIGHBOURS DEMANDS Unfortunately there is no such thing as a person representing the NBR. Contact the City of CT and ask them. He has certainly not obtained any neighbours permission, is building the carport within a metre of the boundary wall and certainly has not sought permission to run a business. I need to replace the existing 1,8 m vibracrete wall with a brick wall of the same height. f) the section of any solar water heater not exceeding six square metres in area on any roof; or 12 square metres if the water heater is erected elsewhere. Hi, I would like to know if I need plans / permission to build a 24 sqm shelter for my caravan. However, a carport that size requires approved plans. My window is 1m wide and the patio door is 1,5m wide. As long as its open-sided, no. When do you need building plans for an open timber deck? Gerry if you are enclosing the section under your house, strictly speaking you need approved plans and you need to build in accordance with the National Building Regulations and SABS guidelines. im busy moving into my new home,but there is half build wall on the left handside of the house thats busy falling apart i would just like to know what i can do or who i can report it to .If asked the nabour cant we fix the wall cause i have kids that will be playing in the yard andim afraid the wall mite fall on one of them.Can i build my own wall and do i need a plan advise me please. You are on the right page, and if you read the information you will see that only open-sided car, caravan or boat shelters or carports that do not exceed 40 square metres in size do not require plans i.e. Do I need building plans to be submitted to the council? Please read our posts here: Minor-building-works, and here: Plans & Minor Building Work, Hi Eddie, So long as they have approved plans by council. The hydraulic feet stabilize the machine while it prints and are extendable, increasing the total printable height of projects. It depend on the building line which is part of your zoning regs. Should they appear on the plans and whos responsible for it now. This is very frustrating when we want to have a quiet evening. I stay in Durbanville Cape Town. does a person need plans just to build the front of a garage with garage door. SANS: I want to build a Free Standing Braai place and also install a swimming pool. But this doesnt necessarily mean the local authority wont want plans, because as I said decks are not specified as minor building works (in fact as far as I know they are not even mentioned in the NBR). All walls over 1,8 m high require plans. However you do need to notify the council that you are going to be building the wall and they have the right to demand plans if they deem them to be necessary (in spite of what the regs say). But he didnt need your permission. Ask the council the question. Hi, I had a registered builder who built my house structure up to the roof. But the structure is already built. Its as well to make sure because otherwise if you decide to sell at a later stage, there may be objections that hold up the sale. Section 7 says a lot more than what you have quoted. experience. Can I change the plans this long after the construction has taken place ? Whos smokelling who here? builders sheds for construction sites. Afternoon Only some minor structures can be built without plans. The major issues will be how close to the boundary the extension will take the verandah if the house is already close to the boundary line you might have to get approval from the council. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. No Monty the law doesnt differ. We explained to municipality that its open and its a minor building work, yet they told us we need to submit plans. Craig, if you need plans to do this, you will have to consult with a competent person. Yes I can point you in the right direction. Whatever excuse they give must be part of the contract you signed with them. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. Where would I go to hand these in once done and how long do I have before the completion? I enclosed an upstairs balcony and the builder indicated that I do no not need to worry about plans. People from the higher floors are throwing stones at night and two cars were already damaged. Unplastred cement bricks? planning permission to do this. No. If you are in fact going to enclose it e.g. Yes there is reference made to wendy houses. Advice would be greatly appreciate. Tersia, I really havent come to grips with this lot either, but looking at the new SANS it seems to me that garages are excluded. It is developed by using special polymers, additives and selected fillers. But there are definitely Regulations when it comes to excavations, demolition and carports. Im in Port Elizabeth and this D.I.Y. What part of the business are you involved in? I dont believe they have any right to demand to see your plans. A precast concrete element means any item made of precast concrete (including, for example, a beam, column, floor slab, wall panel, or cladding panel). Yes you do need plans that have been approved by the local authority in addition to approval by the body corporate. Im planning on building a trussed carport, single.Would this require building plans? Please could you confirm if the conversion of a garage into a living area is against SA Building Regulations? I hope this helps. We recently bought a house with a very small domestic room. High quality materials produced onsite and delivered direct. Are there any repercussions/fines? Would we need plans for this? There is 2 small bed rooms next to each other i want to break the wall in between to make it a bigger bed room. Ultimately it is their call whether you need to submit plans or not. I plan to have 2 single garage doors exchanged for a double garage door. Concrete for house building From DIY to major housing developments, Trucks for sale. I want to take out a window and create access between my bar area and the enclosed patio. its part of a dwelling), there are certain requirements. Molenstraat 61 As I said previously, the issue appears to relate to fire prevention, which is why the local authority is calling for plans. You will have to notify them in writing that you have put up a fence. So the short answer is that if a timber building call it whatever you like is to be used as a dwelling, OR if it is larger than the sizes defined in the NBR in terms of purpose, then your clients need plans. Hi Jaco, No you do not need neighbours permission so long as it is not over 1,8m. This printer is ideal for research institutes, universities, and suppliers performing in-house testing, prototyping, or precast production. Generally if you use the same opening and dont need to add lintels, plans wont be required. Can someone advise on construction of wooden decks that overlook into a neighbouring property. The seller has said that it is not registered and that we would have to get it registered. We want to put a covering on top of our balcony, either grass or canvas with 6 gumpoles for shade, do I need plans or permission for this? Must I still submit plans for this? We know this is an Environmental Health issue. A precast box culvert is easy to install because it. You dont say what material the deck will be constructed from and how high off the ground the finished level will be. do I need approval from my local council , I live in Alberton ( South of Johannesburg ) to put in a New Pool, I want to raise my wall , not more than 1.8m, I live in a complex in Johannesburg south , I was told by my body corp that I have to get plans for that and they will approve it. Unfortunately you will have to supply the council with the plans that they want. Johannes, you have clearly read what is covered by minor building and so you will have seen that decks are not covered here so no maximums or minimums. Im not even planning on taking out the existing sliding door to the rest of my house. It is recommended for grouting with design strength of 80 MPa for foundation base plates, machine foundations and beds which demand high strength, for micro piles and pile caps, shear wall bond beams, for fixing and anchoring the precast elements, for manufacturing of high strength pavers and blocks. If you bought the house with illegal alterations and additions done then you become responsible for any fines imposed. Question 2: Two months ago our neighbour converted the flatlet into a TV room. The deck would be at a 1st floor level supported by pillars. The Precast Concrete Steps have a 7 riser height and a 12 deep tread. A temporary building is just that you cannot leave it up permanently. Does this apply to vibracrete walls? You might be able to find someone who would sign your plans which would save you some money (rather like they might use a draughtsperson in their office to draw the plans) but a competent person must be appointed, and this person has to submit the plans and follow through to the end of the build. Getting council approval is the most important part as they would be the body that would demand you demolish the structure if you havent followed the rules. Did you Know the NHBRC Can Send You to Jail? Ilive on a smallholding and the ground is sloping .I want to level the ground and build a 800mm high retaining wall do i need plans. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I have given you a link to our sister web site, Owner Building where I have written an article about competent persons. I would also like to know if a plan is needed for this wall. d) the making of an opening in a wall that doesnt affect the structural safety of the building concerned. I live in Glenhaven, Bellville, Cape Town. Steel structure building depends on the structural planning so it is effective way to plan. The National Building Regulations simply give the minimum requirements for the construction of walls per se. Read what I have written. 1) On the plans it show one window infront and one on the side. This retaining wall is erected on die sidewalk/pavement and according to the surveyors plan it is on the municipalitys property. You can download the Johannesburg Town Planning Scheme document from this website; that might give you more insight. A number of the risers are varying heights. Is there anything that we can do to stop this? Sounds like BS an open-sided carport that is only 18 sq m is regarded as minor building work. The closure of the one half is not going to be done by brick, but with wood and a ceiling will be installed in the one half part of the garage. I was wanting to know, does one require building plans to erect an And to cover yourself, write a letter to the council stating the procedure you have followed including any reluctance on their part to give you access to the right people. Hi I put a carport that covers 2 cars which are side by side. utah concrete bros building the future. Regards But he said as long as we put it on our plans we can proceed because he knows of this problem and it needs to be fixed. Hi, I want to build a back verandah, basically a roof extending off the exiting roof to create a shaded area directly behind my house. Both parties have the right to alter or improve there side of the structure. They are sure to need plans for the bathroom because this will entail plumbing. I think you mean a conveyancer Do you know the size of the structure? You initially said that they had used the clause about unsightly building or detracting from the value of the neighboring properties. Can a door be installed in place of a window on the western side of a house in Western Cape? In any case, according to the NBR you do need to notify the local authority of your intention to do any form of minor building work even when plans are not required. walls. It covers: (Single Garage). I have given you a link to their Contact Us page. It sounds as though this goes beyond the minor building works limits and will need plans. I had a look at the City of Cape Towns Policy on Boundary walls and Fences, which requires a 40% visual permeability of the surface area of a street boundary. e.g. The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act states that any freestanding wall built with masonry, concrete, steel, aluminum, or timber or any wire fence that does not exceed 1,8 m in height at any point above ground level and does not retain soil, is minor building work (CLICK on the link to read more). He did plastering inside only. Number. I suggest that you contact the municipality planning department and request a waiver in this case as this might be considered minor building work, Hi, I bought a house and after 1-2years my rates and taxes went up with almost dubbel the amount. Habitat 67 comprises 354 identical, prefabricated concrete forms (11.7 metres x 5.3 metres x 3 metres; 38'4" x 17'4" x 9'10" ) arranged in various combinations, divided into three pyramids, reaching up to 12 residential storeys, with a parking level, and a building services level. I am also above the houses behind me. If they dont, give them a letter stating that you are doing minor building work and get them to stamp duplicate for your own records. You might find the telephone number on the document you can download HERE. Aish. The thing is that there is about 5 or so properties in the next street and neighborhood that have done the exact same conversion. I think it would be the planning department. Which i am convinced it does not. good day Ladies, boundary wall construction needs plans approval by your local municipality. Temporary buildings also need authorization by the local authority. 1 Cement" Details, Address An alteration like this is also likely to change the function of the area. Our boundary wall collapsed during he heavy rains we had here in Durban a few weeks ago now our insurance is asking for the plans for the wall. restoring the past Contact Us Regular Concrete Broom finished concrete is popular for patios, driveways and more. Derek while the Building Regulations do state that a tool shed not exceeding 10 m2 in area = minor building work, which doesnt require plans, the local authority has the authority to over-ride this. If they wont allow you to see a senior person then ask if they have a form to fill in to notify them you are doing minor building work. Size is 2,5 x 2. If not you can download it from our downloads page. Its is quite a sizable building, Im not good at estimating a size but It is bigger than the master bedroom in the house and has electricity. Our current inventory of used ready mix and precast concrete plants available for purchase. YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. I also want to extend the storage area and convert into garages which will only be 1m outwards. That is in the Act. However my question is rather about how we are to rectify this? As the owner has pointed out to you by his own admission he was not compliant with the regulations so what he is in effect asking you to do is to add to your quote to sort out and fix his problem that he was aware of before you started the job. Yes you do because it totally changes the function of the area. So I would contact your local council to see if your neighbour has got plans. Corner Unit for Rock Block Wall Rock face on two sides (L or R) 48 x 24 x 24. OS1. It is unlikely that the council will require plans. Plans wont be approved unless you change all the glazing. He is trying his luck. with glass or some sort of wall then yes you will. But the principles are the same. We are also planning to change the garage door with a sliding patio door. Now we hear the noise of their TV and radio inside our house as the ongoing noise projects through their window towards our property. solid fuel stores (for storing wood, coal, anthracite or similar) that are no more than ten square metres in area and no higher than two metres. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". It sounds like minor building work to me, but best you check with the council to make sure. No palisade type fence shall exceed 2.1 m in height on a street boundary As it is only 12sqm it could be considered minor building work, see our post here: minor-building-work Even though it has a solid roof covering the council might not want plans. The new regulations have various new references to pole structures and thatched roofs, but I dont know off-hand what they say in terms of foundations (specifically minimum dimensions). It makes plaster, mortar and Concrete cohesive and enhances the yield, compressive strength and water tightness. They approved it and inspected after completion and said it was fine. However there are other prerequisites that must be taken into account, including how much of the boundary may be built on and the total area of the property that may be built on. "B" Wing, 2nd floor, Ahura Center Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 093, India. Generally the max size is 6 x 3 m. Even then the municipality has the right to demand plans. I have asked several different people in the construction industry ranging from contractors to engineers and I get different answers: Existing house with a stoep. You had better go to council and sort this out as soon as possible. ALL retaining walls require plans because of the solid they require. You are also obliged to notify council that you are doing this. I hope you will find this helpful. I need information on builders residing in Giyani who are registered with your company. The board of trustees of the complex has already approved the aesthetic alteration, but they are concerned that it might violate municipal regulations, since they are not sure what the regulation states regarding this matter. bought carport will be errected infront of existing garage opening and not next to it. I would appreciate your guidance on this. Hi Verna, Yes of course you will need plans. Three questions pse. Nicky we responded to your query on our Facebook page. Fig 1: Prefabricated Panels. Thanks! Thanks soo much e then classified as temporay structures? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Palisade fences are only mentioned in terms of height, see below. a plain grade 10 concrete slab where the slab does not serve as the final wearing surface, or a plain grade 15 concrete slab where the slab serves as the final wearing surface, of thickness not less than 75 mm, laid on a polyolefin underfloor membrane and constructed in accordance with the requirements of SANS 2001-CC1, provided that any panel dimension does not exceed But plain concrete is like an empty canvas waiting for color. do I need a building plan for this? You have every right to. Hi Christian, Its not about foundations, it is about a structure with a solid roof between your existing walls. The double garage and pool was not in the original plans so I had an architect draw up the plans to include the garage and pool. Let us know. They missed it on there initial survey of the area. Hi there You can ask to see any plans submitted presumably they will also need permission from a body corporate? 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