National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977)RegulationsPart K : WallsK2. Water penetration |
| (1) | Any wall shall be so constructed that it will adequately resist the penetration of water into any part of the building where it would be detrimental to the health of occupants or to the durability of such building. |
| (2) | Where a building includes a basement or semi-basement, the local authority may, if it considers that conditions on the site on which the building is to be erected necessitate integrated designs for the penetration of water into such basement or semi-basement applicable to all construction elements or components thereof, require the submission of such designs for approval. Construction shall be in accordance with the requirements of the approved design. |
[Regulation K2 substituted by regulation 94 of Notice No. R. 574 of 2008]