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National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977)

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Part F : Site Operations

F4. Preparation of site

 

(1) Before any foundation is laid the area to be covered by any building shall be properly cleared of vegetable matter, tree stumps, timber and other cellulose material, debris or refuse and any material contaminated with faecal matter.

 

(2) Where any site upon which any building is to be erected is waterlogged, seasonally waterlogged, or saturated, or where any building is to be so situated that water will drain naturally towards it, drainage shall be provided to direct such water away from such site or building to a stormwater drain or to dispose of it in some other safe approved manner.

[Regulation F4(2) amended by regulation 80 of Notice No. R. 574 of 2008]