Two registration categories will be available to building inspectors: Certified Building Inspector and Professional Building Inspector.

  1. Certified Building Inspector

Certified Building Inspectors are required to follow the prescribed registration process, and subject themselves to the assessment of professional competency and experience requirements as set out for the registration category: Certified Building Inspector (CBInsp).

To register as a Building Inspector, set criteria and competency requirements must be met in full and to the satisfaction of the SACPCMP.  Certified Building Inspectors shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the National Building Regulations, Codes and Standards at managerial and operational levels, with the ability to plan, conduct and co-ordinate relevant compliance inspections and take the relevant action against deviations and non-compliance of the approved plans or the relevant Acts.

Certified Building Inspector Responsibilities:

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and application of:

    • Relevant National, Provincial and Municipal Acts;
    • National Building Codes, Standards and Specifications;
    • Law enforcement – specific powers of the inspector and procedures required to address deviations and non-compliances in terms of the approved plans, codes or Acts;
    • Inspection processes to ensure that building projects meet the structural, safety, fire protection, energy saving and accessibility requirements of the National Building Regulations;
    • Communication skills in order to:
      • co-ordinate site inspections with other departments (fire, health, sewerage).
      • advise on building-related issues, specifically regarding approved building plans to reduce technical risks and prevent construction errors.
      • address complaints and respond to building-development related correspondence in an effective and efficient manner.
    • Documentation processes to:
      • give assurance that building projects achieve legal building certification.
      • issue relevant Certificates of Occupancy.
      • prepare site inspection reports and legal notices in cases of unauthorised building work or building regulation contraventions
      • serving legal notices in the correct manner including attending court where deemed necessary.
    • The principles of quality control and quality assurance;
    • The requirements for proper construction health and safety practises and the necessary steps required to correct/prevent unsafe conditions;
    • Innovative construction technologies.

2. Professional Building Inspector

Professional Building Inspectors are required to follow the prescribed registration process and subject themselves to an assessment of professional competency and experience requirements as set out for the registration category: Professional Building Inspector (PrBInsp).

To register as a Building Inspector, set criteria and competency requirements must be met in full and to the satisfaction of the SACPCMP.  The Professional Building Inspector shall be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the National Building Regulations, Codes and Standards at managerial and operational levels, with the ability to plan, conduct and co-ordinate relevant compliance inspections and take the relevant action against deviations and non-compliance of the approved plans or the relevant Acts.

Professional Building Inspector Responsibilities:

The applicant must demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:

    • Relevant National, Provincial and Municipal Acts;
    • National Building Codes, Standards and Specifications;
    • Law enforcement – specific powers of the inspector and procedures required to address deviations and non-compliance in terms of the approved plans, codes or Acts;
    • Inspection processes to ensure that building projects meet the structural, safety, fire protection, energy saving and accessibility requirements of the National Building Regulations;
    • Communication skills in order to:
      • co-ordinate site inspections with other departments (fire, health, sewerage).
      • advise on building-related issues, specifically regarding approved building plans to reduce technical risks and prevent construction errors.
      • address complaints and respond to building-development related correspondence in an effective and efficient manner.
    • Documentation processes to:
      • give assurance that building projects achieve legal building certification.
      • issue relevant Certificates of Occupancy.
      • prepare site inspection reports and legal notices in cases of unauthorised building work or building regulation contraventions.
      • serving legal notices in the correct manner including attending court where deemed necessary.
    • The principles of quality control and quality assurance;
    • The requirements for proper construction health and safety practises and the necessary steps required to correct/prevent unsafe conditions;
    • Innovative construction technologies.