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NHBRC Registration
The National Home Builders Registration Council ( NHBRC ) requires that all new houses must comply with South African building standards. Due to this requirement, you’ll need an NHBRC Registration Number to apply for Building Tenders / Contracts. To register with the NHBRC, apply on this page below.
National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) as the regulatory body of the home building industry. The NHBRC also sets out to promote ethical and technical standards, holds home builders accountable for the homes they build, and also provides sanctions for non-compliance.
Any person in the business of building homes is required by law to be registered with the NHBRC. In terms of the Act, any person in the business of home building must register with the NHBRC and renew their membership annually. Any person who contravenes this, shall be guilty of an offence liable of conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year.
WHY IS AN NHBRC CERTIFICATE IMPORTANT
An NHBRC certificate is important as the NHBRC will pay out to a housing consumer where:
- There is a major structural defect in the home due to home builder not complying with the NHBRC technical requirements within 5 years of the date of occupation. And the builder has notified the home builder of the defect within those 5 years;
- The home builder is in breach in that he has failed to rectify the defect;
- The home was constructed by a registered home builder, the house was enrolled with the NHBRC, and was still enrolled at the date of occupation;
- The home builder no longer exists or cannot meet his obligations;
- Where a home was enrolled on a project basis and application has been made by the MEC pursuant to an agreements in terms of section 5(4)(c).
When you register your home with the NHBRC. The NHBRC will come to inspect the home and ensure it meets with the NHBRC technical requirements. This in turn ensures that the home construction is of a high standard and good quality. It the council is of the opinion that the home builder is not complying with the Act, they can impose a penalty and may apply to court to direct the home builder to comply, stop construction or grant assistance appropriate to the circumstances.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Make sure you have everything required to register at the NHBRC. Or otherwise contact us for a quote – we can assist you with any of the required services below.
- Pty Company Registration
- PAYE / UIF / SDL Registration
- Share Certificates, if you have partner(s)
- Business Bank Account: For your Business – Stamped bank letter confirming company banking details
- Tax Clearance Certificate, Certificate via SARS
- Annual Returns: CIPC Abridged certificate
- Proof of address for the Business
NHBRC REGISTRATION TEST
NHBRC requires you to pass a test before granting your NHBRC Registration Number. It is compulsory for all applicants to pass the test in order for them to obtain the NHBRC certificate. A representative of your Company (your Technical Manager) will need to do this test. It is an open book test and we will support you by renting you the study material and give you test guidelines.