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Agrément at the 12th IHHWC conference
2011-10-19

Agrément South Africa represented by Dr Vanessa Adell and Dr Benson Wekesa attended the 12th International Housing and Home Warranty Conference (IHHWC) held in Cape Town from 24 to 28 September 2011.



New board appointed for Agrément South Africa
2011-08-01

The new board of Agrément South Africa - the body responsible for certifying non-standardised construction products - was inaugurated on 29th July 2011 by the Minister of Public Works, Ms Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde. Agrément South Africa is part of the CSIR Built Environment.



 
 



Latest Certificates

Mi Panel 2 Building System - 2011/400

 

The certificate covers the use of the Mi Panel 2 Building System in for the erection of single and multi-storey (up to four storeys high) buildings in all regions of South Africa for occupancy classes (SANS 10400: Table 1 of regulation A (20) (1)) set out below:

  • place of instruction (A3)
  • place of worship (A4)
  • low-risk commercial service buildings (B3)
  • hospital (E2)
  • small shop (F2)
  • offices, including day-care clinics (G1) 
  • hotel (H1)
  • dormitory (H2)
  • domestic residence (H3)
  • dwelling house and related outbuildings (H4)
  • low-risk storage (J3)       

This certificate and Agrément South Africa’s assessment apply only to the Mi Panel 2 Building System that is designed, manufactured and erected as described and illustrated in this certificate, and where the terms and conditions of certification are complied with.

 

Modular Home Building System - 2011/401

The certificate covers the use of Modular Home Building System in all areas of South Africa for the erection of single storey buildings for the uses set out below (SANS 10400: Table 1 of Regulation A(20)(1):

  • places of instruction (A3)
  • moderate risk commercial services (B2)
  • low risk commercial services (B3)
  • offices and clinics (G1)
  • dormitories and hostels (H2)
  • domestic residence (H3)
  • dwelling house and related out buildings (H4)

This certificate and Agrément South Africa’s assessment apply only to Modular Home Building System that is designed, manufactured and erected as described and illustrated in this certificate, and where the terms and conditions of certification are complied with.

Geberit Pluvia Syphonic Roof Drainage System - 2011/393

The Geberit Pluvia Syphonic Roof Drainage System comprises:

  • stainless steel, uPVC coated steel or HDPE roof rainwater outlets with 56 mm or 90 mm diameter spigots
  • HDPE pipes and fittings as certificated in Agrément certificate 2011/392: Geberit HDPE Above Ground Soil and Waste Drainage System
  • computer software to determine drainage system requirements for each installation.  

The certificate covers the use of the system for the drainage of rainwater from roofs of mainly commercial, industrial and public buildings.

Geberit HDPE Above Ground Soil - 2011/392

The Geberit Soil and Waste Drainage System is a single stack system assembled from moulded fittings and extruded pipes manufactured from PE80 high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Systems include Geberit Sovent branch fittings which give the system its innovative properties. Pipes and fittings are available in diameters ranging from 32 to 315 mm while the Sovent fitting is available in a diameter of 110 mm. Pipes are available in standard lengths of 5 m.

The certificate covers the use of the system for the conveyance of above-ground sewerage (below 80 °C) from domestic, commercial and public buildings.

This certificate and Agrément South Africa’s assessment apply only to the Geberit Soil and Waste Drainage Systems when:

  • components are manufactured  by Geberit Ltd and installed by persons trained by Geberit Ltd
  • the terms and conditions of certification are complied with.

Weatherprufe Sealcoat Coating System - 2011/388

The Weatherprufe Sealcoat Coating System is a two-coat application for use in all regions of South Africa for all types of occupancy classifications (SANS 10400: Table 1 of Regulations A (20) (1)), on sound, suitably prepared, external and internal surfaces as follows:

  • sand-cement plaster
  • sand-cement bagged finishes
  • the above surfaces previously painted with polyvinyl acetate (PVA) paint
  • prepared gypsum and fibre cement boards

The Weatherprufe Sealcoat Coating System is a two-coat ready-to-use, flexible acrylic emulsion wall coating. It is available in a variety of different colours and packed in 5 litre and 20 litre containers. It is thoroughly stirred on site before application. It is applied using a block brush or a lambs-wool roller.


 

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