SASR Norms & Standards Vol 2 new.indd - Sport and Recreation ...

1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 GENERAL
This section is intended to address the design, construction and technical aspects of the facility. The
key questions are:
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• Is the proposed design suitable for the types and level of usage projected?
• Does the design comply with statutory building regulations and meet industry guidelines for
these types of facility?
• Are the projected capital costs reasonable for this type of facility?
• Are the lifecycle maintenance amounts suffi cient to sustain the building in good condition
for 25+ years?
• Does the facility demonstrate accessibility to all sections of the community?
• Have environmental sustainability considerations been accounted for?
NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS
When designing and constructing the various sports facilities it is important that all facilities conform to
the SOUTH AFRICAN STANDARD Code of Practice for the application of the National Building Regulations
(SABS 0400 – 1990) and applicable revisions as published by THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN
BUREAU OF STANDARDS (Gr22).
MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS
In addition to the above all sporting facilities have to comply with Municipal By-Laws.
Zoning: In terms of the Municipal By-Laws and Town Planning ordinances the land use is generally
termed “Sports and Recreation” and in some instances where the sports facilities form part of a larger
complex they may be termed “Special or in terms with the Site Development Plan”.
ISO RATINGS
Technical
Specifications
In cases where the equipment, particularly imported equipment, does not have a SABS rating, the
applicable ISO 9000 ratings will apply.
1.2 ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND PROVISION OF BULK SERVICES
In the planning of all new sport and recreational facilities a detailed environmental impact assessment
needs to be carried out by an Environmental Consultant in conjunction with the Professional Team.
The environmental impact assessments place particular emphasis on the provision of the following: