The document publishes the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Amendment Bill, 2026 for public comment. It says the Bill seeks to amend the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977, including certain definitions, an internal appeals mechanism, and a Coordinating Committee for the built environment.
This may be relevant to building, construction and built environment stakeholders because the Bill includes proposed changes to the Act’s definitions and appeal-related provisions.
Evidence from source
To amend the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977, so as to amend certain definitions; to address provisions of the Act that appear not to be in line with the Constitution; to provide for an internal appeals mechan
Supports: The Bill’s stated purposes include amending definitions and providing for an internal appeals mechanism.
to provide for the establishment of a Coordinating Committee for the built environment
Supports: The Bill also proposes a Coordinating Committee for the built environment.