Please take note of the following when building your house - special attention to no.5 (do your best to use a SAGGA member)
In order to get an Occupation Certificate from Council you will need:
1. Approved building plans from the Municipality, plus any documentation from Town Planning regarding rezoning, building line relaxation, consent etc., and if necessary, an approved Site Development Plan (SDP).
2.Completion Certificate from a registered structural/civil engineer – this is for the foundations, concrete slabs, staircases, wooden/suspended floors, steelwork, roofs, freestanding walls over 2.1m high, swimming pools and all structures built without prior planning permission.
3. Certificate (Roof Truss) – your truss supplier/installer should provide you with certification, alternatively consult your engineer.
4.IOPSA Certificate of Compliance (Institute of Plumbing South Africa) – this is required for all plumbing/drainage/ sewerage work. It can only be issued by a registered plumber – for more information visit www.iopsa.co.za
5. Glazing Certificate – your glazier must supply you with Certification. The glass installed must meet SAGGA rules and regulations.
6. Electrical Certificate of Compliance – this can only be issued by a registered Electrician.
7. Fire Certificate – this is required for all public buildings and buildings using flammable materials e.g. wood or thatch roofs.