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Safety when building
Article published on 6 November 2014
Building safety
By now your choice of building is probably nearing completion, thats if it isn't complete already. We have been discussing various aspects of the building process and have even looked at permissions and toyed with various finishes. What we havent really given much attention to is the safety of the occupants and their belongings once the building work is completed.
Security is often at ther bottom of the list when all the planning and selecting of materials and finishes takes place. However, when the building is all complete, security moves right to the top of the list.
Deciding on what type of security to have
Alarms and cameras are a great deterrent but an alarm will only sound when the crime is taking place and a camera won't stop a crime it will only record it. Both of these measures have their place and function in a complete security package, but what about your immediate safety? What happens when the alarm is switched off and you are inside?
Perimetre protection
Your first line of defence against intruders is to keep them out and make it difficult for them to enter the premises. Securing the perimetre of your property automatically gives you the upper hand.
What should your perimeter security offer you?
- It should not be easy to scale or climb over
- Difficult or impossible to force a way through by cutting
- Compliment or blend with surroundings
- Flexibility/Versatility
- Occupants should feel safe
Which types of perimetre security offer these benefits?
Palisade fencing is a strong steel fence which is highly recommended because it is nearly impossible to scale ove as there are no hand or foot holds and the pales have sharp tops. The steel fence will be difficult to cut through and will arouse suspicion if attempted.
Palisade fencing can be extended if the need for a higher fence is felt, it can also be topped with electric wire as an added measure. The spaces between the pales allow for visibilty both in and out of the premises and the pales can be painted to either blend in or stand out from the surroundings.
The visibility of the fence affords the occupants greater peace of mind.
With the apertures of the welded mesh fencing being too small to acommodate pingers or toes, scaling this fence is virtually impossible. As an added deterrent welded mesh fence can be electrified allowing occupants a greater sense of safety, while the design of the fence renders it almos invisible from a certain distance thus allowing the view to remain unimpeded.
Article published on 8 October 2014
Building safely
The safety aspect of building is twofold. You need to adhere to safety regulations whenbuilding so that your building team and anyone visiting the site is safe from things such as falling debris, unattended equipment etcetera.
Builders need to be aware of safety regulations and practice the code set out in building safety at all times. This includes wearing protective gear such as a hard hat when necessary, and wearing coveralls and the correct type of shoes to protect the feet at all times from both sharp and heavy onjects.
Builders working at height will need to secure themselves to the structure.
Safely Built
No matter whether you are building with wood, or bricks, or whether you are using clay bricks or cement bricks there are certai building codes which need to be adhered to in order to ensure the safety of the completed structure.
Plans need to be submitted fro approval before building begins. As part of the plan, indication should be given what type of building material will be used to complete which portion of the build. Assessors will then be able to advise on the feasability of the plan. Using wood to build a chimney for example may look pretty but it is extremely unsafe, and building only one entrance or exit to a building will be considered unsafe and the plans will have to be amended.
Where can you find national building regulations
National building regulations can be obtained on the SABS website. the regulations have been tested and approved and in adhering to these regulations you will ensure the safety of both builder and occupant