In South Africa, new buildings are subject to safety inspections by the relevant local authority. This could be a municipality or provincial government. The inspections are aimed at ensuring that the building meets safety and building regulations.

Here are some of the common safety inspections that may be done on a new building in South Africa:

Foundation inspection:

This inspection checks the quality of the foundation of the building, including the soil-bearing capacity, depth of the foundation, reinforcement, and concrete quality.

Structural inspection:

This inspection assesses the safety and stability of the building’s structure, including columns, beams, and other load-bearing elements.

Electrical inspection:

This inspection checks the electrical installation in the building to ensure that it is safe, code-compliant, and not a fire hazard.

Plumbing inspection:

This inspection checks the plumbing installation in the building to ensure that it is safe, code-compliant, and not a health hazard.

Fire safety inspection:

This inspection checks the building’s compliance with fire safety regulations, including the presence and functionality of fire detection and suppression systems.

Accessibility inspection:

This inspection checks the building’s compliance with accessibility regulations, including access for people with disabilities.