SADC Rammed Earth Standard URGENT FINAL CALL |
UPDATE: SADC HARMONIZED STANDARD ON RAMMED EARTH:
We now hear that there are currently 8 out of 10 yes votes for the SADC rammed earth standard. This means that there is effectively a SADC standard in place, even though SABS have not voted yet. After sustained pressure SABS have asked for a extension in the final voting round of the Rammed Earth Code of Practice after they initially wanted to vote against the standard. Nevertheless this means that there is effectively a SADC standard in place, even though SABS have not voted yet. We continue to work towards co-operation with SABS, but in the mean time for practical purposes you can think about the prospect of building with rammed earth, of following a code, of releasing bank loans for the work, of training people for jobs. Its a big deal. There are many next steps, from seeking similar approval for other earth technologies to hammering out the exact framework for the regulation to work in SA. Help is needed to deal with these issues as a national discussion begins. We would like to still urge everybody to keep on sending letters of supports to SABS so that they understand that this matter cannot just be swept under the carpet. The letter/email of support should be forwarded to: - Solly Peter, Manager - Construction Standards SABS, peterm@sabs.co.za - Suraiya Adam, Senior Manager Standards Division SABS, adamsa@sabs.co.za - Sazi Zangqa, Senior Manager Compliance and Development SABS, zangqasl@sabs.co.za - Jacob Ramatsetse - Construction Standards SABS, ramatsjj@sabs.co.za
For more info on Rammed Earth, please go to www.rammed-earth.info. MOTIVATION – WHY SUPPORT SA ADOPTING A RAMMED EARTH BUILDING CODE:
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