Demonstrate understanding of the regulatory framework

Identify and explain the origin of building legislation, regulations and standards in terms of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.

Identify and explain the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks impacting on building construction in South Africa including the National Building Regulations and Building Standard Act, 1977, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2014 (SPLUMA) , Occupational Health and Safety Act,1997, Construction Regulations, 2014, Housing Consumer Protection Measurement Act,1997, Housing Act, 1997, Consumer Protection Act, 2008, National Heritage Act,1999 and Council for Built Environment Act, Prevention of Illegal and Unlawful Occupation Act, 1998, National Environment and Management Act(NEMA), 1998, Municipal Systems Act, 2000, Fire Brigade Services Act, 1979 and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), 2013

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