National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977)RegulationsPart O : Lighting and VentilationO6. Testing of artificial ventilation systems |
| (1) | The owner shall at acceptable intervals of time submit to the local authority test reports indicating that any artificial ventilation system installed in terms of these regulations is operating in the designed manner. |
| (2) | Records and log books shall be kept of the commissioning information, operational management, monitoring and maintenance and repair of all ventilation plant, including individual ventilation fans. |
| (3) | Where specialist ventilation plants are provided as part of the protection measures against hazardous substances, and for the protection of occupants and to ensure safe procedures, such as in hospital theatres, such plant shall be inspected and validated at least every 12 months by an independent competent person. |
[Regulation O6 substituted by regulation 107 of Notice No. R. 574 of 2008]