As per the National Building Regulations and Standards Act, no 103 of 1977, a building is defined as
[Inclusive of]
(a) any other structure, whether of temporary or permanent nature and irrespective of materials used in the erection thereof, erected or used for or in connection with
(i) the accommodation or convenience of human beings or animals;
(ii) the manufacture, processing, storage, display or sale of any goods;
(iii) the rendering of any service;
(iv) the destruction or treatment of refuse or other waste materials;
(v) the cultivation or growing of any plant or crop
(b) any wall, swimming bath, swimming pool, reservoir or bridge or any other structure connected therewith;
(c) any fuel pump or any tank used in connection therewith;
(d) any part of a building, including a building as defined in paragraph (a), (b) or (c);
(e) any facilities or system, or part or portion thereof, within or outside but incidental to a building, for the provision of water supply, drainage, sewerage, stormwater disposal, electricity supply or other similar service in respect of the building.
Similarly, erection is defined as
[Erection] in relation to a building, includes the alteration, conversion, extension, rebuilding, re-erection, subdivision of or addition to, or repair of any part of the structural system of any building.
Under the above-mentioned Act, the Building Control Department serves to regulate the erection of all buildings to ensure their compliance with the National Building Regulations & related SANS 10400 standards.
Mossel Bay Municipality Building Control is situated on the third floor of Montagu Place, 111 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay.
The information desk – also where building plans are submitted – is open from 08:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to15:00 daily.
The Building Inspectors are available in the office from 08:00 to 09:30 before they leave to conduct their inspections, and return again in the afternoon from 15:00 to 16:15 daily.
For advertising, please contact Francis Brandt 044 606 5078.
Information:
Standards & Requirements - Form 1
Standards & Requirements - Form 2
Standards & Requirements - Form 3
Standards & Requirements - Form 4
Plans Examiners’ Checklist Form 1
Plans Examiners' Checklist Form 2
Complaints, Concerns & Queries
Fines:
As per the National Building Regulations and Standards Act, no 103 of 1977, neglecting to comply with certain articles & regulations make you guilty of an offence and can lead to a fine being issued.
Some of the most common transgressions Building Control officials have to deal with:
Offence Liability Busy erecting/have erected a building without an approved plan/prior to the plan being approved R2500 Illegal demolition, including that of asbestos materials R1500 Failing to provide a toilet facility on site R1000 Deviation from an approved plan, including building outside the erf boundaries R2500 Dangerous building or building works R3000 Excessive/accumulated rubble on or around the site R1500 Illegally occupying a building without an occupation certificate R2500 Using a building for another purpose than that for which it was approved R2500 Not allowing a Building Control officer onto your property R1500 Using an unqualified plumber R1000 Using a drainage installation without the necessary inspections R1500 Failing to the municipal sewer system where such is provided R1000 Discharging sewage to the stormwater network, a street, other property or natural waterways, OR discharging stormwater to the sewer system R1500 Failing to properly protect a swimming pool R1500 Failing to provide the necessary fire equipment and/or escape routes R1500 Ceasing building work for more than 3 months Cancellation of approved plans
The Town of Mossel Bay has a rich story, evident also by the many elegant stone- and other historic buildings. In order to preserve this history in accordance with The National Heritage Resources Act, no 25 of 1999, Mossel Bay Municipality works closely with the Heritage and Aesthetics Committee. Though the committee is facilitated by the Building Control department, it is comprised of
Ms Carina Wiggill of the Mossel Bay Heritage Society; and
Mr Dawie Nel, Professional Architect.
Any alterations, additions, changes (& new works in demarcated areas) require a permit/approval, including:
- Plaster, paint or other decoration
- Internal & external alterations & restorations
- Landscaping
The Act applies to any building older than 60 years, or demarcated areas with significant heritage value, which includes, but not limited to:
- Mosselbaai Dorp
- Herbertsdale
- Freimersheim
- Groot Brak
- Tarka
The first survey of structures with heritage value was done in 1984 - The Baumann Report (published by the National Monuments Council) detailed Mossel Bay’s unique building style & structures to be preserved. Later, Conservation Guidelines were published followed by Advertising Guidelines more recently. The latest survey is used for reference during the Committee’s weekly meetings and is available for viewing at the Building Control department.
The Heritage & and Aesthetics Committee meet every Wednesday at 09:00, in the Building Control boardroom, third floor, Montagu Place, 111 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay.
For further information please refer to The Architectural Design Guideline Manual for Mossel Bay and Heritage Western Cape.
As per the National Building Regulations and Standards Act, no 103 of 1977, a building is defined as
[Inclusive of]
(a) any other structure, whether of temporary or permanent nature and irrespective of materials used in the erection thereof, erected or used for or in connection with
(i) the accommodation or convenience of human beings or animals;
(ii) the manufacture, processing, storage, display or sale of any goods;
(iii) the rendering of any service;
(iv) the destruction or treatment of refuse or other waste materials;
(v) the cultivation or growing of any plant or crop
(b) any wall, swimming bath, swimming pool, reservoir or bridge or any other structure connected therewith;
(c) any fuel pump or any tank used in connection therewith;
(d) any part of a building, including a building as defined in paragraph (a), (b) or (c);
(e) any facilities or system, or part or portion thereof, within or outside but incidental to a building, for the provision of water supply, drainage, sewerage, stormwater disposal, electricity supply or other similar service in respect of the building.
Similarly, erection is defined as
[Erection] in relation to a building, includes the alteration, conversion, extension, rebuilding, re-erection, subdivision of or addition to, or repair of any part of the structural system of any building.
Under the above-mentioned Act, the Building Control Department serves to regulate the erection of all buildings to ensure their compliance with the National Building Regulations & related SANS 10400 standards.
Mossel Bay Municipality Building Control is situated on the third floor of Montagu Place, 111 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay.
The information desk – also where building plans are submitted – is open from 08:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to15:00 daily.
The Building Inspectors are available in the office from 08:00 to 09:30 before they leave to conduct their inspections, and return again in the afternoon from 15:00 to 16:15 daily.
For advertising, please contact Francis Brandt 044 606 5078.
Information:
Standards & Requirements - Form 1
Standards & Requirements - Form 2
Standards & Requirements - Form 3
Standards & Requirements - Form 4
Plans Examiners’ Checklist Form 1
Plans Examiners' Checklist Form 2
Complaints, Concerns & Queries
Fines:
As per the National Building Regulations and Standards Act, no 103 of 1977, neglecting to comply with certain articles & regulations make you guilty of an offence and can lead to a fine being issued.
Some of the most common transgressions Building Control officials have to deal with:
Offence Liability Busy erecting/have erected a building without an approved plan/prior to the plan being approved R2500 Illegal demolition, including that of asbestos materials R1500 Failing to provide a toilet facility on site R1000 Deviation from an approved plan, including building outside the erf boundaries R2500 Dangerous building or building works R3000 Excessive/accumulated rubble on or around the site R1500 Illegally occupying a building without an occupation certificate R2500 Using a building for another purpose than that for which it was approved R2500 Not allowing a Building Control officer onto your property R1500 Using an unqualified plumber R1000 Using a drainage installation without the necessary inspections R1500 Failing to the municipal sewer system where such is provided R1000 Discharging sewage to the stormwater network, a street, other property or natural waterways, OR discharging stormwater to the sewer system R1500 Failing to properly protect a swimming pool R1500 Failing to provide the necessary fire equipment and/or escape routes R1500 Ceasing building work for more than 3 months Cancellation of approved plans
The Town of Mossel Bay has a rich story, evident also by the many elegant stone- and other historic buildings. In order to preserve this history in accordance with The National Heritage Resources Act, no 25 of 1999, Mossel Bay Municipality works closely with the Heritage and Aesthetics Committee. Though the committee is facilitated by the Building Control department, it is comprised of
Ms Carina Wiggill of the Mossel Bay Heritage Society; and
Mr Dawie Nel, Professional Architect.
Any alterations, additions, changes (& new works in demarcated areas) require a permit/approval, including:
- Plaster, paint or other decoration
- Internal & external alterations & restorations
- Landscaping
The Act applies to any building older than 60 years, or demarcated areas with significant heritage value, which includes, but not limited to:
- Mosselbaai Dorp
- Herbertsdale
- Freimersheim
- Groot Brak
- Tarka
The first survey of structures with heritage value was done in 1984 - The Baumann Report (published by the National Monuments Council) detailed Mossel Bay’s unique building style & structures to be preserved. Later, Conservation Guidelines were published followed by Advertising Guidelines more recently. The latest survey is used for reference during the Committee’s weekly meetings and is available for viewing at the Building Control department.
The Heritage & and Aesthetics Committee meet every Wednesday at 09:00, in the Building Control boardroom, third floor, Montagu Place, 111 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay.
For further information please refer to The Architectural Design Guideline Manual for Mossel Bay and Heritage Western Cape.