CONSTRUCTION WORK PERMITS REQUIRED FROM 7 AUGUST 2018
On 24 July 2015 the Chief Inspector published a Notice regarding application for construction work permit in terms of the Construction Regulations, 2014. In terms of this Notice temporary exemptions from regulation 3 were granted.
Effective from 7 August 2018 a Construction Work Permit will be required for construction work contracts in circumstances where:
• construction work will exceed 356 days;
• construction work will involve more than 3600 person days of construction work; or
• the works contract is of a value exceeding R13 million or Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading level 7.
How to ensure compliance at my operation?
An application for a construction permit must be applied for to the provincial director if operations intend to have construction work carried on or after 7 August 2018 in the circumstances listed above. The application must be submitted at least 30 days before construction work commence.
What is Shangoni’s approach?
Shangoni has Occupational Health and Safety Specialists that can assist operations with the application of the Construction Regulations, 2014. For more information, contact Corrie Potgieter at corrie@shangoni.co.za