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Independent
SANS 10400
plan examination.
Plans pass first time.

Pre-submission report flags the items municipal will reject. 5-day turnaround. We don't draw them — we sign them off.

Building since 2017 Cape Town & Pretoria NHBRC Registered SANS 10400 Compliant Architect-led 100+ Projects
01 — The Examiner

Your Plan
Expert

Kgothatso Makena

SACAP Registered Architect

Founder of Makena Building Group and a certified SANS 10400 plan examiner with extensive experience in residential and commercial architecture across South Africa. Former municipal building control officer with intimate knowledge of approval processes in Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

  • Professional Architect with SACAP registration
  • SANS 10400-Certified Plan Examiner
  • 250+ plans examined and approved
  • 15+ municipalities served

Our Examination Services

We provide comprehensive plan examination against the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (NBRBS), specifically SANS 10400. A thorough pre-submission check dramatically improves your approval chances and reduces costly rejections.

  • Full SANS 10400 Clause Check
    Clause-by-clause compliance verification against all applicable SANS 10400 parts.
  • Deficiency Report
    Detailed report listing all non-compliant items with clear correction guidance.
  • Structural Compliance
    Verification of structural drawings, footing sizes, and load calculations.
  • Fire Safety Assessment
    Escape routes, fire-rated separations, and emergency access compliance.
  • Energy Efficiency (SANS 10400-XA)
    Thermal performance, glazing specs, and insulation compliance check.
  • Municipal Submission Prep
    We compile and format your submission package for the relevant municipality.
5 business days standard turnaround · Express service available
02 — SANS 10400

Standards
We Check

Our examination covers all applicable SANS 10400 parts relevant to your project. Here are the key clauses we verify:

SANS 10400-A · General
SANS 10400-B · Structural
SANS 10400-C · Design
SANS 10400-D · Foundations
SANS 10400-E · Demolitions
SANS 10400-F · Site Operations
SANS 10400-G · Excavation
SANS 10400-H · Floors
SANS 10400-J · Walls
SANS 10400-K · Roofs
SANS 10400-L · Stairs
SANS 10400-M · Fire
SANS 10400-N · Glazing
SANS 10400-P · Drainage
SANS 10400-Q · Non-Water-Borne
SANS 10400-R · Stormwater
SANS 10400-S · Water-Borne
SANS 10400-T · Ventilation
SANS 10400-V · Air-Conditioning
SANS 10400-W · Electrical
SANS 10400-XA · Energy
SANS 10400-X11A · glazing
NHBRC Home Building Manual
03 — Coverage

Municipalities
We Serve

We have successfully processed plans through the following municipalities. Don't see yours? Contact us — we may still be able to assist.

Tshwane (Pretoria)
City of Johannesburg
Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
Emfuleni (Vereeniging)
Midvaal
Lesedi
Merafong
West Rand
City of Cape Town
Stellenbosch
Drakenstein
George Municipality
Nelson Mandela Bay
Buffalo City
eThekwini (Durban)
uMhlanga
Msunduzi (PMB)
Polokwane
04 — Pricing

Examination
Fees

R2,500
EXCL. VAT
Standard Exam
5-dayturnaround
  • Complete SANS 10400 check
  • Deficiency report
  • Correction guidance
  • Digital delivery
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Recommended
R4,500
EXCL. VAT
Premium Exam
3-dayexpress turnaround
  • Full SANS 10400 check
  • Structural review
  • Energy efficiency check
  • Municipal submission prep
  • One follow-up review included
Request Service
R8,000
EXCL. VAT
Full Service
Untilapproved
  • Everything in Premium
  • We submit to municipality
  • Track approval progress
  • Respond to municipal queries
  • Until approval is granted
Request Service
SACAP Registered
Professional Architect — South African Council for the Architectural Profession
NHBRC Enrolled
All new homes enrolled with the National Home Builders Registration Council for your protection
250+ Plans Examined
Successful municipal submissions across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga & Western Cape
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+27 69 533 7778
info@makenabgroup.co.za
Pretoria & Cape Town