1.) Approved Building plans from the Municipality, plus any documentation from Town Planning regarding rezoning, building line relaxation, consent etc. 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, Steel work, 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.
5.) Glazing Certificate – your glazier will supply you with Certification.
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.