The National Building Regulations & SANS 10400

Hans Schefferlie Executive Director 23 August 2012

AAAMSA is representative on the following Building Industry Boards and Committees:

Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) p Engineering g g Contract Committee (SECC) ( ) Specialist South African Association of Energy Engineers (SAEE) A member of the SABS Review Board National Building Regulations. Chairman of the Thermal Insulation Association of Southern African (TIASA) Secretary of the Specialist Engineering Contract Committee (SECC) g of the South African Glass Institute ( (SAGI) ) Registrar Member of the Technical and CPAP Committees of the JBCC Member of the Contractual & Legal Committee (C & L) of MBSA Member of SANS TC59 Construction Standards Chairman of SANS SC59C: Construction Standards Glazing in Buildings Member of SC59F: Construction Standard Steel and Aluminium Structures Member of SC59G: Construction Standard Energy Efficiency and Energy use in the Built Environment. Member of SC21E: Fire Safety Member of TC1021: Expanded (Cellular) Plastics & Thermal Insulation Member of SC 60T: Fire Protection Standards

National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, Act 1977 (Act 103 of 1977)

National Building Regulations (Functional Regulation)

Rational Design

Deemed-to-Satisfy

Agrment

SANS 10400 The Application of the N i l Building National B ildi Regulation

Energy Usage

Integrated Resource Plan September S t b 2009

Table 2 South African generation p y assumed for IRP capacity

Integrated g resource plan p 2009 ( (DME) )

DME research life cycle costing of SANS 204 interventions

In December 2007, , DAH Joint Venture concluded their energy gy modeling g research for the Department of Minerals and Energy to show how various buildings with SANS 204 specific energy efficiency interventions performed in different climate types. types This was published as; Report No. No OR-13554 Energy efficient homes and buildings; performance criteria for energy efficient naturally ventilated buildings in South Africa. The escalation rates for electricity costs provided in 2005 by NERSA, over the evaluation period, justified a level of 1.18% over the rate of i fl ti inflation (th (then running i at t 4.5%). 4 5%) It was reported t d then th th t a 14.5% that 14 5% increase was likely to be sanctioned by NERSA. Over the past two years alone we have had increases in electricity tariffs to the effect of 25%.

Published August 2011

Scope This is part of SANS 10400 provides deemed-to-satisfy y requirements q for compliance with Part XA (Energy usage in Buildings) of the National Building Regulations.

Invokes SANS 204 In respect of Floors, Fenestration, Roof and Ceilings. g

SANS 10400-XA:2010 Hot Water Heating g

4.1.1 In order to comply with functional regulation XA2, contained in Part XA of the National Building Regulations, the following guidance is provided; a) The volume of the annual average hot water heating requirements shall be calculated in accordance with Tables 2 and 5 of SANS 10242-1:2004; and b) If solar l water t h heating ti systems t are used, d th these shall h ll comply with SANS 1307, SANS 10106, SANS 10254 and SANS 10252-1 10252 1 4.1.2 Requirements q for water installations in buildings g be in accordance with SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254

SANS 10400-XA:2010 Hot Water Heating g

4.1.3 All hot water services pipes shall be clad with insulation with a minimum R-value in accordance with Table 1. 4 1 4 Thermal insulation, 4.1.4 insulation if any, any shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

SANS 10400-XA:2010 Energy gy Usage g

4.2 Energy usage and building envelope 4.2.1 The functional regulations contained in Part XA of the National Building Regulations shall be deemed to be satisfied where;
a) In any building of occupancy classified in terms of Regulation A20 0 as A1, , A2, , A3, 3, A4, , F1, ,G G1, ,o or H1, , a Co Competent pe e Person e so certifies that such building (excluding garage and storage areas) has a theoretical annual energy consumption and demand, based on the design assumptions contained in 4.3, less than or equal to the values specified in Tables 2 and 3; or

SANS 10400-XA:2010 Energy gy Usage g

b) In any building of occupancy classified in terms of Regulation A20 as A1, A2, A3, A4, C1, C2, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, G1, H1, H2, H3, H4 and H5, the orientation and shading are in accordance with the requirements of SANS 204, external walls are in accordance with the requirements of 4.4.3 fenestration is in accordance with the requirements of 4.4.5, if in-slab heating is installed, it is in accordance with the requirements of 4.4.2, and service that use energy or control the use of energy, including heating, air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in accordance with SANS 204, and hot water systems in accordance with the requirements of 4.1 (services exclude cooking facilities and portable appliances); or

SANS 10400-XA:2010 Energy gy Usage g

c) ) If any building b ildi of f occupancy classified l ifi d in i terms t of f Regulation R l ti A20 as A1, A2, A3, A4, C1, C2, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, G1 H1, G1, H1 H2, H2 H3, H3 H4 and d H5, H5 a Competent C t t person certifies tifi that such building (excluding garage and storage areas) has a theoretical th ti l annuall energy consumption ti and d demand d d less l than or equal to a reference building that complies with the requirements i t of f 4.2.1(b) 4 2 1(b)

SANS 10400-XA:2010 - Energy Usage

SANS 10400-XA:2010 - Energy Usage

SANS 10400-XA:2010
4.4.2 Floors Where an underfloor heating system (e.g. in-screed, underlaminate heating, undercarpet heating, undertile heating, cuti underfloor in d fl h ti heating, and d water-based t b d underfloor d fl h ti ) is heating) i installed, the heating system shall be insulated underneath the slab with insulation that has a minimum R-value of not less then 1.0.

SANS 10400-XA:2010
4 4 3 External walls 4.4.3 4.4.3.1 Non-masonry walls shall achieve a minimum total R-value of a) Climatic zones 1 and 6: 2.2 b) Climatic zones 2, 3, 4 and 5: 1.9

SANS 10400-XA:2010
4 4 3 3 Th 4.4.3.3 The following f ll i types t of f masonry walling lli comply l with ith the th R-value requirements: a) Double-skin masonry with no cavity, plastered internally, or rendered externally; or Note: The cavity and grouted cavity walling systems exceed the minimum R-value of 0.35 b) Single-leaf masonry walls with a nominal wall thickness greater than or equal to 140mm (excluding plastering and rendering), plastered internally and rendered externally. externally The requirements refer to the external walls of the habitable portions of the building fabric only. only

SANS 10400 10400-XA:2010 XA:2010 Building Envelope requirements

4.4.4 Fenestration
4 4 4 1 Buildings with up to 15% fenestration to nett floor area comply with 4.4.4.1 the minimum energy performance requirements 4.4.4.2 Buildings with a fenestration to nett floor area per storey that exceeds 15% shall comply with the requirements for fenestration in accordance with SANS 204 4.4.4.3 The fenestration air infiltration shall be in accordance with SANS 613.

Published August 2011

Scope This Standard specifies the design requirements q for Energy gy Efficiency y in buildings and of services in buildings with natural environmental control and artificial ventilation or air conditioning systems.

Invokes SANS 204 In respect of Floors, Fenestration, Roof and Ceilings. g

SANS 204 - Tables for fenestration

Subsidized Housing g

Typical yp floor p plan

Glazing calculations for compliance with Energy Usage Legislation

1 Total sq.m 1. sq m = 40,95m 40 95m2 Net floor area = 35,295m 35 295m2 2. Constants for Conductance and Solar Heat Gain Climatic Zone 1 Conductance C1 = 1.2 Solar Heat Gain CSHGC = 0,15 3 Wi 3. Window d area: T Total t l = 3,96 3 96 sq.m North elevation = 2,16 m2 East elevation = 1,08m2 South elevation = 0 m2 West elevation = 0 0,72m 72m2 Single glazing throughout. Default U = 7,9 SHGC = 0,81 4. No over hang Solar exposure Factor E North = 0,84 South = 0,87 East = 1,15 West = 1,40

Step 1: The aggregate conductance and aggregate solar heat gain of glazing must not exceed: Conductance = Net floor area x Cu = 35,295 x 1,2 = 42,354 Solar Heat Gain = Net floor area x CSHGC = 35,295 x 0,15 = 5,29425

Step 2: The aggregate conductance and SHG of glazing must be calculated Conductance Default Window area x U = 3,96 3 96 x 7,9 7 9 = 31,284 31 284 (Less than 42.354 42 354 in Step 1) Solar Heat Gain Default Window area x SHGC x E North 2,16 x 0,81 x 0,84 = 1,47 East 1,08 x 0,81 x 1,15 = 1,01 West 0,72 0 72 x 0,81 0 81 x 1,40 1 40 = 0,82 0 82 3,30 (Less than 5.294 in Step 1)

SANS 204:2011 Building g Sealing g

4.4.1 Building g Envelope p
Roofs, external walls, and floors that form the building envelope and any opening i such h as windows i d and dd doors iin th the external t lf fabric b i shall h ll b be constructed to minimize air leakage. The building sealing can be done by methods th d such h as caulking, lki or adding ddi skirting, ki ti architraves hit or cornices. i

4.4.2 Air infiltration and leakage

In climatic zones 1, 2, 4 and 6 the ceiling voids and attics shall be designed so as to t minimize i i i air i infiltration. i filt ti A Accordingly, di l wall ll plate l t and d roof f junctions j ti shall be sealed. All tile roofs in these climatic zones shall be tile underlay or radiant di t b barrier i and d th the jjoints i t shall h ll b be sealed. l d Th The jjoints i t iin sheeted h t d roofs f shall be sealed.

SANS 204:2011 Building g Sealing g

4.4.3 Permissible air leakage g (AL) ( )
4.4.3.1 Glazing and rooflights 4.4.3.1.1 Maximum permissible AL for openable glazing shall be 2.0/s.m2 with a pressure difference of 75Pa, 75Pa when tested in accordance with SANS 613. 4 4 3 1 2 Maximum permissible AL for non 4.4.3.1.2 non-openable openable glazing shall 0,31/s.m2 with a pressure difference of 75Pa, when tested in accordance with SANS 613. 4.4.3.1.3 For glazed double action swing doors and revolving doors, the maximum permissible AL shall be 5.0/s.m2 with a pressure difference of 75Pa, when tested in accordance with SANS 613.

Rotatable Guarded Hot Box (RGHB)

Dimensions Width& Height Thermal Transmittance (W/m2c) AirLeakageMax 2.0/sec/m2 @75Pa

PTT Windows

Glass

Steel PVCu Timber

1200 x1500 1200x1500 1200x1500

4mmclear 4mmclear 4mmclear

5 59 5.59 4 95 4.95 50 5.0

Morethan5.787 5 787 2 544 2.544 3 466 3.466

Al i i Aluminium

1200x1500

4 4mm clear l

5 31 5.31

0 376 0.376

Heat loss through 1215 PTT windows

Pressure difference = 75 Pa

SANS 204 Roof Insulation

SANS 204 Roof Insulation

SANS 10400 consists i t of f the following parts:

10400 Part A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XA

Title General Principles and requirements Structural design Dimensions Public Safety Demolition Work Site Operations Excavations Foundations Floors Walls Roofs St i Stairways Glazing Lighting and Ventilation Drainage Non-water-borne means of sanitary disposal Storm water Disposal Facilities for persons with disabilities Fire Protection Refusal Disposal Space heating Fire Installation Energy Usage in Buildings

Edition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3.1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1

Published Nov 2010 Sept 2012 Oct 2010 Jan 2011 Nov 2010 (within A) May 2010 Jan 2011 Sept 2012 Oct 2010 Mar 2011 Nov 2011 A 2011 Apr Mar 2012 (3 Feb 2010) Jan 2011 Oct 2010 Mar 2011 Sept 2012 Apr 2011 Mar 2011 Nov 2010 (within A) Jun 2010 Mar 2011 Aug 2011

SABS 0400:1990 Part B Structural design Part H - Foundations Part J Floors Part K Walls Part L Roofs Part M Stairways Part N Glazing 5 pages 2 pages 2 pages 8 pages 6 pages 3 pages 5 pages

SANS 10400 - New Ed 3 35 pages DSS Ed 3 13 pages Ed 3 93 pages Ed 3 55 pages Ed 3 10 pages Ed 3.1 14 pages

SANS 10400-B
Requirements: General

The functional regulations pertaining to structural design contained in part B of the National Building Regulations shall be deemed to be satisfied, ti fi d subject bj t to t buildings b ildi i dolomite in d l it land l d complying l i with ith the th requirements of 4.4, where the structural systems of the building: a) Complies with the requirements of parts H, J, K, L, M and N of SANS 10400 and, in the case of timber buildings, with the requirements q of SANS 10082; ; b) Is the subject of a rational design or a rational assessment prepared by a Competent Person (Structures) in accordance with the requirements of 4.2; 4 2; c) Is the subject of an Agrment certificate in accordance with the requirements of 4.3; or d) Is in accordance with a combination of (a) to (c) above.

SANS 10400: Part B

4.2 Rational design g and rational assessment 4.2.1 General 4.2.1.1 The design working life of a building other than a category 1 building shall be not less than 30 years in respect of the structural system and nonaccessible components, and 15-years for repairable or replaceable components p and materials, such as claddings, g roofing g materials, exterior trims, and integrated components, such as windows and doors. Category 1 buildings may have a design life of not less than 10-years in respect of repairable i bl or replaceable l bl components, t provided id d that th t provision i i for f upgrading di is i made at the design stage of such upgrading does not require the removal or dismantling of the existing structure and does not require highly specialized skills to be applied.

Published May 2010

Eff ti June Effective J 2010

SANS 10160-3:2010 Edition 1

SANS 10160-3:2010 Edition 1

AAAMSA Practice Note Wind Load (Feb 11 11 11) )

Pursuant to our Cautionary Notice dated 1 September 2010 and subsequent to consultation with Dr Adam Goliger (CSIR) Dr Ron Watermeyer (Past Chairman SANS TC59) and Neil MacLeod (Pure Consulting) we advise as follows: (CSIR), Performance Category A0 is no longer applicable to external fenestration and is withdrawn with immediate effect. This is a consequence of the publication of SANS 10160-3:2010 Edition 1 in May 2010 which changed the method of determining wind load on fenestration (amongst other) All Test Performance Certificates for Category A0 products are hereby withdrawn and will not be included in matrixes after March 2011. 2011 Members having such certificates are urged to re-test their A0 products to A1 or higher requirements. A number of members have only Test Performance Certificates for Category A0 products and will no longer feature in the Matrixes published after March 2011. 2011 The members concerned have until September 2011 to test products to A1 or higher category failing which their membership will lapse. (AAAMSA National Executive Committee 26/1/2011) Suppliers of Architectural Aluminium Systems holding Performance Compliance Reports for Category A0 products are likewise advised that these reports are hereby withdrawn. In terms of the National Building Regulations the wind load must be determined by a Competent Person (Structures) based on SANS 10160. 10160 In view of this members must obtain wind load in ALL instances from a Competent Person (Structures). Members should not determine the wind load under any circumstances.

Published March 2012

Wind load resistance and water penetration.

N1 Type and Fixing of Glazing

(1) Any material used in the glazing of any building shall be of a secure and durable type and shall be fixed in a manner and position that will ensure that it willa) Safely sustain any wind action which can reasonably be expected; b) Not N t allow ll penetration t ti of f water t to t the th interior i t i of f the th building; b ildi and d c) Be apparent, apparent in the case of clear glazing, glazing to any person approaching such glazing;

N1 Type and Fixing of Glazing

(2) Glass Glass, plastics and organic coated glass shall be selected in order to provide, in the case of human impact, a degree of safety appropriate in relation to to(a) The position of the glazed area; and (b) The number and likely behaviour pattern of persons expected to be in close proximity of such glazed area; (3) The requirements of sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall be deemed to be glazing g material is selected, fixed and marked satisfied where the g in accordance with SANS 10400-N

SANS 10400 Part N

4.2.2. FRAMING (irrespective of material type) Glazing shall comply with all the requirements of SANS 613 for the wind and impact loads as determined in accordance with the requirements of SANS 10400-B by a Competent Person (Structures). Obtain AAAMSA Performance Test Certificate to confirm compliance with SANS 613. N t Mi Note: Minimum i wind i dl load: d E External t l application li ti - 1000Pa 1000P (A1) Internal application - 600Pa

Published Standard
Scope
This part of SANS 10400 provides deemed-tosatisfy requirements for compliance with P t T (Fi Part (Fire Protection) P t ti ) of f the th National N ti l Building Regulations.

Note: Part T of the National Building Regulations, issued in terms of the N ti l B National Building ildi Regulations R l ti and d Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act N0o. 103 of 1977), is reproduced in Annex A.

Published Standard
Scope
This standard covers the classification, usage and application requirements for underroof f and d side-cladding id l ddi insulating i l ti materials, liners, insulated wall and roof panels, insulated ceilings and insulated wall and ceiling coating systems for use in buildings of unlimited height when exposed to an ignition source. It d does not t cover fire fi resistance i t properties ti of f products. Note: Fire resistance properties are covered in SANS 10177-2

SANS 428:2012 Edition 2

Table A4 Limitations on the use of materials

Occupancy Class Occupancy Single and double storey buildings Required classification
1 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 2

Table A4 Limitations on the use of materials

Occupancy Class Occupancy Single and double storey buildings Required classification 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 2 2 3 4

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 D4 E1 E2 E3 E4

Entertainment and public assembly Theatrical and indoor sport Places of instruction W hi Worship Outdoor sport High risk commercial services M d t risk Moderate i k commercial i l service i Low risk commercial service Exhibition hall M Museum High risk industrial Moderate risk industrial L risk Low i k industrial i d ti l Plant Room Place of detention H it l Hospital Other institutional (residential) Healthcare

E1 E2 E3 E4 F1 F2 F3 G1 H1 H2 H3 H4 J1 J2 J3 J4

Place of detention Hospital Other institutional (residential) Healthcare Large shop Small shop Wholesalers store Offices Hotel Dormitory Domestic residence Dwelling houses High risk storage Moderate risk storage Low risk storage Parkinggarage

SANS 10400-T:2011 Edition 3

4.9 Partition walls and partitions 4.9.1 Any y partition p or p partition wall in any y occupancy p y a) Shall have a nominal fire resistance of not less than 30 min and be non-combustible, non combustible, or b) Where combustible materials are present, shall not contribute a fire load of more than 5kg/m2 of floor area in a division Provided that wall finishes comply with the requirements of 4.15

Plasterboardpartition from3600to8000mm inheight

Plasterboardpartition over8000mmin height

Plasterboardpartition upto4200mmin height

At plan approval stage:

Obtain copy of AAAMSA Performance Compliance Report from the Aluminium System Suppliers or

Obtain a copy of the appropriate AAAMSA Performance Test Certificate from the Manufacturer/Specialist Contractor supplying/installing the Glazed Architectural Products.

Prior commencement of any site work:

1) 2) Obtain a copy of the appropriate AAAMSA Performance Test Certificate from the Manufacturer/Specialist Contractor supplying / installing the Architectural Aluminium Products Obtain a full set of detailed manufacturing drawings / manuals relevant to the installed products

Upon completion of all site work (at handover) obtain the following Certificates:
a) b) c) d) ) e) f) AAAMSA Performance Test Certificate AAAMSA or SAGGA Glass & Glazing Certificate AAAMSA Surface Finishing Certificate AAAMSA or SASA Skylight y g System y Certificate AAAMSA Architectural Product Certificate SAFIERA Energy Rating Certificate

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