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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope

Foreword
This South African standard was prepared by National Committee SABS/TC 060, National Building
Regulations, in accordance with procedures of the South African Bureau of Standards, in compliance
with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement.

This document was approved for publication in December 2019.

Compliance with the requirements of this document will be deemed to be compliance with the
requirements of part A of the National Building Regulations, issued in terms of the National
Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977).

Reference is made in the note to 4.8 to the ″relevant national legislation″. In South Africa this means
the Water Service Act, 997 (Act No. 108 of 1997).

Annex A forms an integral part of this document.

Compliance with this document cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

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Contents
Page

Foreword

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 3

2 Normative references .......................................................................................................... 3

3 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 3

4 Minimum requirements ........................................................................................................ 5

Annex A (normative) Occupancy or building classification .................................................... 32

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Water efficiency in buildings

1 Scope
This standard provides minimum requirements for plumbing fixtures and fittings and for water usage
in buildings.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document
and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies. Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from the
South African Bureau of Standards.

SANS 1808-58, Water supply and distribution system components: In-line strainers.

SANS 10400-A, The application of the National Building Regulations – Part A: General principles
and requirements.

SANS 10252-1, Water supply and drainage for buildings Part 1: Water supply installations for
buildings

SANS 1186-1, Symbolic safety signs Part 1: Standard signs and general requirements

3 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the definitions given in SANS 10400-A (some of which are
repeated for convenience), and the following apply.

3.1
aerator
device fitted to the outlet of a tap or mixing valve, to entrain air in the discharge

3.2
cistern
small capacity storage tank to serve a toilet pan, urinal or a cistern type storage water heater

3.3
competent person
person who is qualified by virtue of his education, training, experience and contextual knowledge to
make a determination regarding the performance of a building, system or component thereof in
relation to the requirements of this standard

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3.4
drift
undesirable loss of liquid water from a cooling tower to the environment via small droplets that become
entrained in the leaving air stream

3.5
dual-flush toilet
toilet that enables the user to select a high flush for solid waste or a reduced volume, low flush for
liquid waste

3.6
erf
cadastral unit as surveyed and registered in the Surveyor General's records as part of a township or
exclusive use area within a Sectional Title Plan

3.7
greywater
waste water resulting from the use of water for domestic purposes, but does not include human
excreta

3.8
HVAC
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

3.9
in-line strainers
screen installed to allow water to pass through, but not larger items

3.10
mixing valve
water fitting that is furnished with both a hot water and a cold water connection and in which hot and
cold water are then mixed before the water is discharged through a common outlet with the flow of
water being controlled by one or more control valves

3.11
once-through cooling
cooling systems that use a water's cooling capacity in a through flow process, without recirculation

3.12
potable water
water that does not contain any matter, pollution, contamination or minerals of an objectionable nature
or in excessive quantity, or any infectious material, and that is considered by the water supply
authority to be satisfactory for drinking, culinary and other domestic purposes

3.13
public area
any exclusive use enclosed indoor or outdoor areas that are frequented by the public and where:

i) during a representative 24-hour period the number of public occupants exceeds the number of
employees, in buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of A1, A2, A3, A4,
C1, C2, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, G1, H1, H2, and H5 in accordance with regulation A20 of
SANS 10400-A; and

ii) long-term or transient sleeping facilities and common ablution facilities, in buildings having a class
of occupancy or building classification of E1, E2, E3, E4, H1, H2, and H5 in accordance with
regulation A20 of SANS 10400-A.

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3.14
public space
any non-exclusive use enclosed indoor or outdoor areas that are accessible to the public, including
public restrooms and facilities

3.15
rational design
any design by a competent person involving a process of reasoning and calculation and which may
include a design based on a standard or other suitable document

3.16
standpipe
freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water to one or more
households

4 Minimum requirements
4.1 Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings

4.1.1 For all buildings, the maximum allowable pressure feeding plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings
shall comply with SANS 10252-1 (see also table 1).

4.1.2 For all buildings, all water installations shall comply with SANS 10252-1, as well as local water
services bylaws, where relevant.

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Table 1 — Maximum flow rate, volume or other requirements

1 2 3
Plumbing
Premises or Maximum flow rate or
fixture or
accessibility volume
fixture fitting
Taps; wash- Public areas and public 6 L/min at 300 kPa; demand type,
hand basin spaces (including offices self-closing
and commercial activities) 2 L/cycle at 600 kPa; metred; self-
closing
5 L/min; electronic taps
Other 5 L/min at 600 kPa; single tap
5 L/min at 600 kPa; mixer screw-
down
5 L/min at 100 kPa; mixer single
control
Taps; baths no restriction
Taps; kitchen Commercial cooking 15 L/min; single tap or mixer
facilities
Other 15 L/min; single tap or mixer
Kitchen sink 10 L/min; single tap or mixer
spray
Drinking 2 L/min; self-closing
fountains
Taps; external Including landscaping and Terminal water fittings installed
gardens, but other than outside any building other than a
irrigation of sports fields residential dwelling shall:
and agriculture, and other a) incorporate a self-closing device,
than community b) have a removable handle for
standpipes operating purposes,
c) be capable of being locked to
prevent unauthorized use, or
d) be of a demand type that limits the
quantity of water discharged in
each operation.
Community standpipes no restriction
Shower/shower Emergency showers and no restriction
head eyewash stations
Public areas and public 2 L/cycle; metred; self-closing
spaces
Other 9 L/min
Water closet Dual-flush toilet 6/3 litres/flush
Urinals; wall 2 L per flush, user activated, no tipping
mounted tank auto-syphon or auto-flush
Urinals; trough- 2 L per flush per 1,6 m of stall length,
type user activated
Bidet 5 L/min
Until the relevant national standards identified in SANS 10252-1 have been updated
to comply with column 3, unless the fittings comply with column 3, flow controllers
shall be introduced to achieve the perimeters in column 3.

4.1.3 Notwithstanding 4.1.2, for all buildings, plumbing fixtures and fittings shall comply with the
maximum flow rate (± 1 L/min) at the specified minimum working pressure rating or quantity (volume)
requirements given in Table 1.

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4.1.4 Notwithstanding 4.1.3 and Table 1, the maximum volume of the cistern shall not be less than
4,5 L.

4.1.5 The flow rates for emergency fixtures and fittings shall not be reduced below the
manufacturer's specifications.

4.1.6 All taps, with and without mixer valves, but other than taps outside of the building shall be fitted
with aerators.

4.1.7 All plumbing systems shall be in good working order and no leaks are permissible anywhere
on the premises at any inspection in respect of which approval referred to in section 4(1) of the
National Building Regulations, issued in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building
Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977) was granted.

4.1.8 Accessible in-line strainers shall be fitted in the water supply as close as practically possible
downstream of the Isolating and pressure control valves (see 4.6), and shall be in accordance with
SANS 1808-58.

4.2 Hot water supply

For buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of H3, H4 and H5 in accordance
with regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A, the length of an unheated pipe (dead leg) conveying water direct
from a fixed water heater to a terminal water fitting, or from the point of take-off from a hot water
circulating system to a terminal water fitting, shall comply with SANS 10252-1.

4.3 Heating and cooling

4.3.1 Potable water shall not be used for once-through cooling systems or air conditioning
systems.

4.3.2 Cooling towers shall be installed with drift eliminators with a drift loss according to
manufacturer's specification of not more than 0,002 %.

4.4 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment

4.4.1 For buildings having a class occupancy or building classification of A1, A2, A3, A4, C1, C2,
E1, E3, F1, F2, F3, G1, H1, H2 and H5 in accordance with regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A, any
humidification system shall be disabled and locked-out when the relative humidity in the space served
is over 55 %.

4.4.2 Potable water shall not be used to reduce the temperature of waste water such as steam
condensate and boiler blow-down water, except for other than for initial charge or where the potable water
is recycled.

4.4.3 Potable water shall not be used as a coolant in any heat exchanger, except for other than for
initial charge or where the potable water is recycled.

4.5 Sub-metering

4.5.1 For buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of A1, A2, A3, F1, G1 and
H1 in accordance with regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A with a net floor area exceeding 250 m2, sub-
meters are required on water lines serving commercial cooking facilities, commercial laundry facilities,
commercial gyms or spas, swimming pools, evaporative cooling towers and boilers serving buildings
greater than six stories.

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4.5.2 For buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of H3 in accordance with
regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A (including cluster and townhouse complexes), sub-meters on water
lines serving each residential unit shall comply with Regulation R509 (2001) in terms of Water
Services Act, 1997 (Act 108 of 1997).

4.5.3 Sub-meters are required on the initial water supply lines for irrigation system with a maximum
designed flow rate exceeding 60 Litres per minute that uses potable water supplied by a water
licensed water services provider.

4.6 Isolating and pressure control valves

4.6.1 Isolating values shall comply with the requirements of SANS 10252-1.

4.6.2 All buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of H3, H4 and H5 in
accordance with regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A, shall be fitted with a pressure control valve in the
water supply to limit the supply pressure to not more than 600 kPa.

4.7 Rain water harvesting and recycling

4.7.1 The annual average rainfall regions for South Africa (mm per year) for determining rain water
harvesting and recycling are given in figure 1 and table 2.

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Figure 1 — Mean annual rainfall map for South Africa

Source: After: Water Resources of the Republic of South Africa, DWAF, 1986

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Table 2— List of cities and towns by mean annual rainfall

(Acknowledgement: CLIMATE-DATA.org)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Province: Eastern Cape

Aberdeen X Addo X
Adelaide X Alexandria X
Alice X Alicedale X
Aliwal North X Amabele X
Annshaw Location X Aston Bay X
Barkly East X Barsheba X
Bathurst X Bedford X
Bhanti X Bisho X
Bholani X Bholani X
Bikizana X Bizana X
Bizana X Blue Gums X
Blue Rock X Bodiam X
Boesmansriviermond X Boknes X
Bolotwa X Bongoza X
Boomplaas X Boschfontein X
Brayini X Breidbach X
Bulungula X Burgersdorp X
Burnshill X Caguba X
Cala X Caldenwood X
Camdeboo X Cannon Rocks X
Cape St. Francis X
Cathcart X Cedarville X
Cegcuwana X Centerton X
Christmas Rock X Cimezile X
CoffeeBay X Coghlan X
Colchester X Coldstream X
Cookhouse X Cowville X
Cradock X Cuba X
Cumakala X Cwebeni X
Daweni DeColligny Mission
X X
Station
Despatch X Dibinkonzo X
Dimbaza X Dinana X
Diphokong X Dladla X
Dolosini Doomhoek Guest
X X
House
Dordrecht X Drayini X
Drayini X Driekoppe Hiking Huts X
Ducats X Dumasi X
Dutywa X East London X
eDrayini Eerstefontein
X X
Education Centre
Eersterivierstrand X Efama X
Efeta X eGqubeni X
eKomanishini X eKuphumleni X
Ekuphumeni X Elliot X
Eluphendweni X eMabheleni X
Emadlangeni X eMadopholweni X
Emagonyanweni X eMazizini X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Emqheyen X Enkululekweni X
Enon X eNtabeni X
Entsimekweni X eRhamnyiba X
eSigadini X Esilindini X
Ethembeni X Etshantolo X
eXwili X eZibondeni X
eZingxandoreni X Flagstaff X
Fletcherville X Fort Beaufort X
Fort Hook X Gcina X
Gcuwa X Godidi X
Golden Highway X Golela X
Gompo Park X Gonubie X
Gorah Elephant Camp X Gqebera X
Gqweza X Graaff-Reinet X
Grahamstown X Gubhuzi X
Gudlintaba X Gugwini X
Gwaba X Gwiligwili X
Gxenilikulu X Gxojana X
Hamburg X Hani Park X
Hankey X Hanover X
Henge X Herschel X
Hiking Trail Hut X Hlartjwa X
Hobeni X Hofmeyr X
Hogsback X Hole in the Wall X
Humansdorp X IBhayi X
Idutywa X Indwe X
Jamestown X Jansenville X
Jeffreys Bay X Jekete X
Jersey Vale X Jojweni X
Joubertina X Kaboug House X
Kagiso Heights X Kankgolo X
Kapa X Kareedouw X
Kayser's Beach X Kei Road X
Keiskammahoek X Kenton-on-Sea X
Khayelethu X Khwabo X
Khwezinnaledi X Kidd's Beach X
King William's Town X Kinkelbos X
Kirkwood X Kleinpoort X
Klipplaat X Kohlo X
Komkhulu X Komkhulu X
Komkhulu X Komkhulu X
Krakeelrivier X Kromriviermond X
KuJingqi X KuMilwa X
KuWohlo X Kuzuko Lodge X
KwaBityi X KwaDare X
KwaMangati X KwaMaya X
KwaMlalandle X KwaMsobomvu X
KwaMxhalanga X KwaMzola X
KwaNgcelwane X KwaNgwevu X
KwaNobanda X KwaNongqongqwana X
Kwantoyi X KwaWezo X
Kwelera X Lady Grey X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Lakeside Estates X Lakeview Camp X

Lalini X Lalini X
Lamyeni X Lesseyton X
Lilian Ngoyi Village X Loerie X
Louterwater X Ludume X
Luqaqweni X Lusikisiki X
Mabalana X Mabobosini X
Machi X Maclear X
Madakana X Madikana X
MafubeMission X Mafusini X
Mahlabatini X Mahlubini X
Makandini X Makanyaneng X
Makuatlana X Maluti X
Mandlaneni X Mandlaneni X
Manlatini X Manxiweni X
Manyano X Maqhingeni X
Maqxeni X Marakaneng X
Marawuleni X Mareledwane X
Marshstrand X Masibambane X
Matyholweni Camp X MAxeba X
Mayireni X Mayisela X
Mbabalani X Mbakweni X
Mbendeni X Mbobo X
Mboleni X Mbonisweni X
Mchubakazi X Mdakeni X
Mdantsane X Mdantsane X
Mdawani X Mdeni X
Mdeni X Menyane X
Meyi X Mfiki X
Mfiririkini X Mgco-tyana X
Mguli X Mgxabakazi X
Mhalngeni X Middelburg X
Middledrift X Milinge X
Milton X Mlilweni X
Mkanzini X Mkhonhotho X
Mkhukhu X Mkhuzo X
Mkwezweni X Mmango X
Mngungundlovu X Modapi X
Molteno X Mount Ayliff X
Mount Coke X Mount Fletcher X
Mount Frere X Mount Pleasant X
Mountain Zebra National Mpatheni
X X
Park
Mpini X Mpucukweni X
Mgorwane X Mrifi X
Msobomvu X Mthatha X
Mthombeni X Munywini X
Mvenyane X Mvezo X
Mvubu Campsite X Mwaca X
Mamomhle X Mzezi X
Mzinjana X N'Dofela X

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2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Naledi X Narina Bush Camp 369

Nciniba X Ncise X
Ndenxe X Ndumundumu X
Nduweni X Ndwalane X
Ndwalwani X NewBethesda X
NewStand X Ngcobo X
Ngonjaneni X Ngqakeni X
Ngqeleni X Ngqotsini X
Nguni River Lodge X Ngwenya X
Nkanini X Nkawulweni X
Nobadimo X Nofeliti X
Nohlazana X Noorshoek X
Ngileni X Nqumane X
Nweba Camp Site X Ntaba-Kusuku X
Ntaberu X Ntatyana X
Ntola X Ntshabeni X
Ntshotsheni X Ntsimekweni X
Ntubeni X Nxotshana X
Oubosstrand X Oviston X
Oyster Bay X Paradise Beach X
Patensie X Paterson X
Pearston X Peddie X
Pesikeni X Phakamisa X
Phumlani X Phuthing X
Platform X Port Alfred X
Port Elizabeth X Port St Johns X
Punguleweni X Qhemegha X
Qoboshane X Qubuswayo X
Queenstown X Quimera X
Qumbu X Qumra X
Qunu X Ramaphosa X
Rasheni X Raxanga X
Rayisini X Redhouse X
Rietbron X River Bend Lodge X
Rosmead X Rwantsana X
Sabalele X Saki X
Sanddrif X Schoombee X
Seavale X Seaview X
Selwana X Seru X
Seymour Shawbury Sustainable
X X
Village
Sheshegu X Sicambeni X
Sidakaneni X Sigadini X
Sigundwana X Sihlaleni X
Sihlanjeni X Sijungqwini X
Silomoro X Sosonke X
Sisulu Village X Sitiyweni X
Sitomoro X Sitrus X
Siyanda X Somerset East X

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1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Spekboom Camp X Springkaanspoort X

Sqitini X St. Francis Bay X
Sterkspruit X Sterkstroom X
Steynsburg X Steytlerville X
Stormrivier X Stutterheim X
Swazini X Tabankulu X
Tabase X Tarkastad X
Teba X Tekwini X
Thembani X Thembilihle X
Thomas River Historical Thomham
X X
Village
Thubalethu X Tolofiyeni X
Tombo X Toposcope X
Trappan X Tsolo X
Twee Riviere X Tyatyora X
Tyhusha X Tyiweni X
Tylden X Ugie X
Uitenhage X Uitkyk X
Umngazi Mouth X Umtata Central X
uMzantsi X Upper Mchubakazi X
Upper Mvenyane X Upper Ngqumeya X
Valley of Desolation X Velwano X
Venterstad X Viedgesville X
Vukanddlule X Vully Valley X
Wells Estate X Wesley X
Weston X White City X
Willowmore X Willowvale X
Winterhoek X Wolwfontein X
Zazulwana X Zidenge X
Zindenge X Zingqandana X
Zitetyaneni X Zitshece X
Zizamele X Zola X
Zuurberg Mountain Zwelitsha
X X
Village
Zwide X
Province: Free State
Aldam X Allanridge X
Arlington X Balkfontein X
Bethlehem X Bethulie X
Bloemdustria X Bloemfontein X
Blydskap X Bod Rogers Park X
Bohlokong X Borwa X
Boshof X Bothaville X
Botshabelo X Brandfort X
Brightside X Bronville X
Brightside X Bultfontein X
Clarens X Clocolan X
Clifton X Cornelia X
Clydesdale X Dealesville X
De Brug X Dewetsdorp X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Deneysville X Deneysville X
Dewetsdorp X Edenville X
Dipelaneng X Ficksburg X
Fauresmith X Frayville X
Fouriesburg X Giyani X
Gariep Dam X Grasslands X
Glen X Harrismith X
Harmony X Hennenman X
Heilbron X Hobhouse X
Hertzogville X Ipopeng X
Hoopstad X Jagersfontein X
Jacobsdal X Kitty X
Kgotsong X Kragbron X
Koffiefontein X Kutlwanong X
Kroonstad X Madikgetla X
Luckhoff X Marseilles X
Manyatseng X Matlakaleng X
Martindale Kleinphase X Maqheleng X
Meloding X Meyershof X
Marriespruit X Monyekeng X
Mokwena X Ngwathe X
Motlala X Odendaalsrus X
Noordmanville X Relebohile X
Reitz X Riebeeckstad X
Renovaal X Rooifontein X
Roleleathunya X Saaiplaas X
Rouxville X Saundershoogte X
Sasolburg X Selosesha X
Slabberts X Senekal X
Smithfield X Smithfield X
Steynsrus X Springfontein X
Swaartfontein X Steynsrus X
Wepener X Thabanchu X
Whites X Wesselsbron X
Witsieshoek X Winburg X
ThabaNchu X Woolaways X
Thaba Phatshwa X Theunissen X
Trompsburg X Tweeling X
Tweespruit X Uitkoms X
Van Rooyen's Gate X Van Stadensrus X
Ventersburg X Verkeerdevlei X
Vierfontein X Viljoenskroon X
Villiers X Virginia X
Vredefort X Warden X
Waterkloof X Welkom X
Province: Gauteng
All locations X All locations X
Province: KwaZulu Natal
Anerley X Babanango X
Ballengeich X Ballito X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Bambanandi X Bergville X
Bonjaneni X Boshoek X
Bushlands X Bushmans Nek X
Bushmans Outpost X Byme X
Cape Vidal X Cathedral Peak Hotel X
Champagne Castle X Charters Creek X
Chatsworth X Clermont X
Cobham X Colenso X
Creighton X Dannhauser X
Damall X Dlamini Homestead X
Donnybrook X Dundee X
Durban X Durban North X
Edendale X Elandsheim X
Eaus X Empangeni X
Emondlo X Emshopi Campsite X
Emvokweni Outpost X Entumeni X
Enhlahleni X Enyoni X
Eshane X Eshowe X
Esitheza X Estcourt X
Eziduli X Fairleigh X
Fanie's Island Camp X Felixton X
Forest Hills X Franklin X
Geluksburg X Gaints Castle X
Glencoe X Glenmore X
GlenmoreBeach X Golela X
Gqoyeni Lodge X Grant Tracy Outpost X
Greytown X Harding X
Hattingspruit X Highmoor X
Hillcrest X Hilltop Camp X
Himeville X Hlabisa X
Hlahlindlela X Hlambinyati X
Hlathikhulu Lodge X Hlekelemethi Outpost X
Hlobane X Hluhluwe X
Howick X Imbangi X
Inanda X Ingwavuma X
Injasuti X Ithala Offices X
Ixopo X Izingolweni X
Jozini X Kamberg X
Kloof X Kokstad X
Kosi Bay Rest Camp X Kosi Forest Lodge X
Kranskop X Kudu Lodge X
KwaDukuza X KwaDuma X
KwaMakhutha X KwaMashu X
Kwamathukuza X KwaMayakazi X
KwaQunwane X Kwezibomvu X
Ladysmith X Lake Bhangazi Camp X
Leisure Bay X Leisure Crest X
Lister'sPoint X Lotheni Village X
Louwsburg X Mabhokisini X
Mabibi Campsite X Machan X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Madadeni X Majuba Outpost X

Makakatana Lodge X Manguzi X
Mantuma Camp X Maphelane: X
Margate X Marula Outpost X
Masango Homestead X Masinda Lodge X
Mavulazi X Mbizo Bush Camp X
Melmoth Mhlangeni Bush
X X
Lodge
Mike 3 Outpost X MilimaniLodge X
Milimani Workshop X Mkuze X
Monk Cowl X Mooirivier X
Mpila Camp X Mpumalanga X
Mpungamhlophe X Mseleni X
Mtubatuba X Mtunzini X
Muntulu Bush Lodge Munywaneni Bush
X X
Lodge
Muuzini X Ncotshane X
Ndumo Rest Camp Ndumo Wilderness
X X
Camp
Newcastle X Ngagane X
Ngolotshe X Nhlonhle Bush Lodge X
Nkandla X Nolangeni X
Nqutu X Nselweni Camp X
Ntshondwe Camp X Ntunjambili X
Nyusana X Nzimakwe X
Osizweni X Paddock X
PalmBeach X Phoenix X
Pietermaritzburg X Pine Cleugh X
Pinetown X Pongola X
Port Edward X Port Shepstone X
Portobello X Queensburgh X
Ramsgate X Richards Bay X
Richmond X Riverside X
RocktailBay X Rocktail Beach Camp X
Rosetta X Salt Rock X
Sangweni X Sani Pass Hotel X
Schroeders X Scottburgh X
Shaka's Head X Shaka's Rock X
Shakaskraal X Shelly Beach X
Sodwana Bay Sontuli Education
X X
Center
Southbroom X St. Lucia X
Tembe Elephant Safaris X Thalu Bush Camp X
Thalu Field Office X Thonga Beach Lodge X
Thornville X Thundeza X
Tongaat X Trado Frams X
Tugela X Tugela Ferry X
Ulundi X Umbogintwini X
Umdloti X Umhlali X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Umhlanga Rocks X Umkomaas X

Umlazi X Umtentweni X
Umzimkulu X Underberg X
Van Reenen X Verulam X
Vryheid X Wartburg X
Weenen X Westville X
White City Outpost X Winterton X
Zidonini X Zimbali X
Province: Limpopo
Alverton X Aquaville X
Baltimore X Bandur X
Bangalong X Alexandria X
Alice Bateleur Bushveld
X Camp X
Bela-Bela X Benfarm AC X
Bothashoek X Boulders Bush Lodge X
Bridgwater X Brombeek X
Burgersfort X Bholani X
Bikizana X Chloe X
Cleanwater Kudu X Clifftop X
Dan X Derde Gelid X
Ditenteng X Doomlaagt X
Dzanani X Eagle Owl X
Ekuthuleni X Elim X
Emfuleni X Emoyeni X
Evangelina X Flora X
Ga-kgoroshi X Caguba X
Cala X Ga-Lepadima X
Ga-Mabitsela X Ga-Makhushane X
Ga-Malope X Ga-Mamatlhola X
Ga-Maribana X GA-Mmabasotho X
Ga-Modikana X Ga-Mogoboya X
Ga-Mohoai X Ga-Mokotodi X
Ga-Monene X Ga-Motodi X
Ga-Ngwetsana X Ga-Ntamaties X
Ga-Phago X Ga-Piet X
Ga-Rakome X Ga-Rametlwana X
Ga-Ramokadi-Kadi X Ga-Ramoswhane X
Ga-Ramotlokana X Ga-Rampuru X
Despatch X Dibinkonzo X
Ga-Rankhuwa X Ga-Selolo X
Ga-Setshaba X Giyani X
Groblersbrug X Groblersdal X
Hardekraaltjie X Hlegamanzi X
Hoedspruit X Hoedspruit X
Humulani X iBhubesi X
Ingede X Injatimi X
Interprative Centre X Iwalmfene X
Eersterivierstrand X Efama X
Izingwa X Jamila X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Juno X Ka-Mayomela X
Ka-Mohi ABA X Ka-Ndzambynana X
Ka-Xilalana X Kgoroshi X
Khujwana X Kololo X
Kremetart X Kwaggasvlakte X
Lebala X Lebowakgomo X
Lengau X Lenkwane X
Leokaneng X Leokwe Camp X
Leolo Leopardsong Game
X Lodge X
Lephalale X Letaba Rest Camp X
Letsitele X Limpopo Forest Camp X
Little Muck Lodge X Loloka 898
Longvalle X Lonsdale X
Louis Trichardt X Lulekani X
Maake X
Mabotsha X Machete Camp X
Madeira X Mogoboya X
Mahubahuba X Makanyane X
Makgaung X Makhwididung X
Makushane X Makweti X
Malamulele 731 Manamela X
Manchabani X Marakele X
Marble Hall X Masodi X
Matiko Xikaya-A X Matimu Guest House X
Matlala X Matlala Ramosheba X
Maupye X Metsi X
Mhadawa X Mhondoro X
Mini-Ha-Ha X Modikela Camp X
Modimolle X Mogalatsana X
Mogwadi X
Mohlabai X Mokgoba X
Mokomotsie X Mokopane X
Moen Vliet X Monte Christo X
Monyaneng X Mookgophong X
Mopani Rest Camp X Morala X
Morebeng Morukuru Family
X House X
Motswedi X Mphame X
Mphela X Mukgolobotiho X
Musina X MyDarling X
Mziki X Nalana X
Namakgale X
Ndhlulamithi X Ndlovo X
Nedile X Komkhulu X
Krakeelrivier X Ngovhela X
Ngwenani X Nkowankowa X
Northam X Ntwane X
Nungubane X Olifants Rest Camp X
Olympus 535 Pafuri Camp X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Paperbark X Penge X
Petaneng Township X Petanenge X
Phalama Lodge X Phalaborwa X
Pienaarsrivier X Pitse X
Polokwane Punda Maria Rest
X Camp X
Ramakgaphola X Ramalapa X
Ramalema X Rapitsi X
Rapotokwane X Rhodes Drift Lodge X
Roedtan X
Sasekani X Sediba X
Sediba X Sekala X
Sekgakgapeng X Sekgopo X
Sekgwa X Settlers X
Setumong X Shibula X
Shidzidzi X Shiluvane X
Shimuwini Bushveld Shingwedzi Rest
Camp X Camp X
Sirheni Bushveld Camp X Spitspunt X
Steelpoort 718 Steppe Eagle X
Sterkstroom X Sterkwater X
Taaibos River Lodger X Taung X
Thaba Metsi X Thabazimbi X
Thakadu River Camp X The Glade X
The Outpost Lodge X Thohoyandou X
Thsidzini X Tibanefontein X
Tlhabine X Tlopi Camp X
Mayireni X Mayisela X
Tolwe X Mbakweni X
Mbendeni X Tsendze Camp X
Tsheshepe X Tshimondi X
Tshiulungoma X Tshugulu Lodge X
Tshwene X Tzaneen X
Vaalwater Vhembe Wilderness
X Camp X
Mdeni X Menyane X
Waterberry X Wild Fig X
Wild Ivory X Woestaleen X
Wooded Peaks X
Province: Mpumalanga
Amersfoort X Amsterdman X
Apara X Amot X
Badplaas X Balfour X
Balule Satellite Camp Berg-en-Dal Rest
X Camp X
Bethal Biyamiti Bushveld
X Camp X
Bloedfontein X Boketlo X
Boromatshini X Bosbokrand X
Breyten X Carolina X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Charl Cilliers X Coal Mine X

Crocodile Bridge Rest Croquet Lawn
Camp X X
Davel X Delmas X
Didimala X Dipping X
Driefontein X Dullstroom X
Dundonald X e-Gpbhoza X
eHlau - Hlau X eLukwatini X
Emalahleni X eMankanyana X
eMbonisweni X eMdlankhomo X
eMjidini X Ermelo X
Fernie X Frankurt X
Ga-Boelang X Ga-Monlala X
Glenmore X Gomora X
Graskop X Greylingstad X
Grootvlei Hamilton's Tented
X Camp X
Hazyview X Hendrina
Hendrinakrag X Ireagh X
IvoryLodge X Jerusalem X
KaMaqhekeza X Kamhlushwa X
Kanyamazane X Kendal X
Khutsong X Kosmos X
Kwa Mhlanga X Lebombo Lodge X
Lefifi X Leroro X
Lion Sands River Lodge X Lochiel
Lothair Lower Sabie Rest
X Camp X
LukimniSafariLodge 659 Lydenburg X
Magareng X Mahudua X
Malala X Malelane X
Malelane Satellite Camp X Mapalagela
Marlothpark X Moroela Campside X
Mashelebeng 975 Masobe X
Matsulu 748 Mdladla X
Middelburg X Mkhulu X
Makhololine X Moloro X
Mondli Village X Morgenzon X
Morolaneng X Morolaneng X
Motlamogane X Mpakeni X
Msauli X Naas X
Nelspruit X New Scotland X
Ngodwana X Ngwetsintshage X
Nokaneng X Nokaneng X
Numbi X Ogies X
Piet Retief X Pilgrim's Rest X
Pretoriuskop Rest Camp X Ramantsho X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Rhino Plains Camp X Rocky Drift X

Roodewal Bush Lodge X Saaiwater X
Sabie X Salubindza X
Satara Rest Camp X Secunda X
Semonhlase X Senotlelo
Seville Shishangeni Private
X Lodge X
Semile Township X Siyabuswa X
SkukuzaRestCamp 623 Somaroboro X
Standerton X Steenbok X
Stoffberg X Stoffberg X
Swalluwnest X Sweni Lodge X
Talamati Bushveld Camp X Tamboti Tented Camp X
Verena X Volksrust X
Wakkerstroom X Waterval Boven X
White River X Witlaagte X
Province: Northern Cape
Alexander Bay X Augrabies Falls X
Barkly West X Beeshoek X
Biesjesfontein X Boetsap X
Brandvlei X Britstown X
Calvinia X Amabele X
Campbell 376 Carnarvon 226
Cassel X Barsheba X
Bathurst X Cillie X
Colesberg X Bisho X
Bholani X Concordia X
Copperton X Daniëlskuil X
De Aar X De Hoop X
Dibeng X Douglas X
Eenduin X Eksteenfontein X
Elandsberg Cottages X Bongoza X
Boomplaas X Excelsior X
Fraserburg X Ga-Madubu X
Gannaga Lodge Gannakouriep
X Wilderness Camp X
Caries X Griekwastad 321
Grootdrink X Grootkol Camp X
Haak-en-Steek Camp X Hakkiesdoring Camp X
Hanover X Hartswater X
Hondeklipbaai X Hopetown X
Hotazel X Jan Kempdorp X
Jenn-Haven X Kakamas X
Kalahari Camp X Kalksloot X
Kameeldoring Treehouse X Kathu X
Keimoes X Kelokilwe X
Kenhardt X Keurtjieskloof X
Kganwane X Klein Pella X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Kleinsee X Klippunt X
Kokerboomkloof X Kono X
Koopmansfontein X Kuboes 53
Kurland X
Kuruman X Kwazamuxolo X
Langkloof X Langverwag X
Lekkersing X Lilydale Lodge X
Lime Acres X Loeriesfontein X
Lohathla X Louisvale X
Loxton X Lutzburg X
Maansedam Farmhouse X Marchand X
Marydale X Maswehatshe X
Metsimatala X Middelpos X
Mofele Lodge X Mosu Lodge X
Mothibi X Motswedi Camp X
Nababeep X Niekershoop X
Nieuwoudtville X Norfin X
Norvalspont X Noupoort X
O'Kiep X Oena Mine X
Oom Rickert se Huis X Orania X
Oranjevallei X Paballelo X
Pella X Petrusville X
Phillipstown X Pofadder X
Port Nolloth X Postmasburg X
Potjiespram Campsite X Prambergfontein X
Prieska X Protea Park X
Raaswater X Rensville X
Richmond X Richtersberg X
Riemvasmaak X Rietfontein X
Gorah Elephant Camp X Gqebera X
Ritchie X Roodewerf X
Grahamstown X Gubhuzi X
Saalskop X Sendelingsdrif X
Ses Brugge X Sishen X
Skaapwagterspos X Springbok X
Steinkopf X Straussburg X
Strydenburg X Sutherland X
Swartkop X Tatasberg X
Thembinkosi X Ulco X
Upington X Van Wyksvlein X
Vanderkloof X Victoria West X
Vioolsdrif X Vosburg X
Warrenton X Williston X
Province: North West
Athole X Bakgatla Resort X
Bakubung Bush Lodge X Bapong X
Batau X Berseba X
Bethanie X Bethel X
Black Rhino Game
X Bloemhof X
Lodge

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1 2 1 2
Mean Annual Rainfall (mm) Mean Annual Rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Bodibe X Borolelo X
Boskop X Botshabelo X
Brits X Brooksby X
Buffalo Ridge X Buffalo Thorn Lodge X
Buffelsfontein X Bull Run X
Chaneng X Christiana X
Coligny X Damonsville X
Dekameelkuil X Delareyville X
Diepkuil X Dikhuting X
Disaneng X Driehoek X
Dwarsberg X Elandsand X
Etali Safari Lodge X Ga-Hadedi X
Ga-Luka X Ga-Luka X
Ga-Mogajane X Graspan X
Haartbeesfontein X
Ifafi X Impodimo Lodge X
Itireleng X Ivory Tree Lodge X
Jaci's Safari Lodge X Jacobsdal X
Jamala Madikwe X Jericho X
Kaalpan X Kagiso X
Kayakulu X Khuma X
Klerksdorp X Klipgat X
Koffiekraal X Kosmos X
Koster X Kukama Lodge X
Ledig X Leeudoringstad X
Lekubu X Lekwadi X
Leporung X Lesung X
Letlhabile X Letlhabile X
Libertas X Lichtenburg X
Longaneng X Lotlapa X
Lower Majea Kgoro X Madibogo X
Madidi X Madikwe X
Madikwe Safari Lodge X Madinonyane X
Mafikeng X Magogong X
Makgori X Makolokwe X
Manokwane X Manthestad X
ManyaneResort X Mapetla X
Marikana X Masutlhe X
Masutlhe 1 X Mateya X
Matile X Matolong X
Mboloko X Meerhof X
Melodie X Mhole X
Mmakau X Mmantserre X
Modderspruit X Modikwe X
Modutung X Mogwase X
Mogwase X Moiletswane X
Mokasa X Mokgareng X
Mokgobistad X Molelema X
Moletsamingwe X Molori Safari Lodge X
Monnakato X Montsana X

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1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Mooifontein X Mooinooi X
Moretele X Morokolo Game Lodge X
Morokweng X Moruleng X
Morwatshetlha X Mosethla Bush Lodge X
Motakaneng X Mothanthanyaneng X
Mothutlung X Motlhabe X
Motsheko X Motsumorwane X
Motswiri X New Town X
Ngweding X Nooitgedacht X
Ntsana-le-metsing X Ntutyane X
Orkney X Ottosdal X
Park Headquarters
X Phatsima X
Vleisfontein
Pilanesberg Private
Pholoholo X X
Lodge
Pitsedisulejang X Pitsong X
Pomfret X Potchefstroom X
Primindia X Rasimone X
Ratsegae X Reivilo X
Rhulani Safari Lodge X Rietgat X
Rock Fig Lodge X Royal Madikwe X
Rusten X Rustenburg X
Sandfontein X Sannieshof X
Schweizer-Reneke X Segwaelane X
Sekhing X
Seoding X Serosecha X
Sesobe X Setlhwatlhwe X
Taung X Thabasikwa X
The Bush House X Thutlhwane X
Tlapeng X Tlaseng X
Tlhowe X Tosca X
Tshukudu Bush Lodge X Tsitsing X
Tuningi X Uitkyk X
Upper Majeakgoro X Vaalboslot X
Verdwaal X Vryburg X
Welverdiend X Wolmaransstad X
Wonderkop X Xanadu Eco Park X
Zeerust X
Province: Western Cape
Abrahamskraal
Abbotsdale X X
Cottages
Albertinia X Algeria X
Allemorgens X Amiston X
Ashton X Atlantis X
Aurora X Baarskeerdersbos X
Barrydale X Beaufort West X
Bella Vista X Bellville X
Bathurst X Bedford X
Bergsig X Bergsig X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Betty's Bay X Blue Downs X

Boggomsbaai X Bonnievale X
Botha X Bothastrand X
Botrivier X Brackenfell X
Brandvlei X Bredasdorp X
Brenton on Sea X Buffel's Bay X
Buffeljagsrivier X Caledon X
Cape Town X Ceres X
Chatsworth X Churchhaven X
Citrusdal X Clanwilliam X
Cuipidoskraal X Danabaai X
Darling X DeBrug X
DeDoorns X DeHoek X
DeHoop X DeHoop Village X
DeNova X DeRust X
DeRust Village X De Vlugt X
De Zyfer X Diazville X
Doringbaai X Duinepos X
Durbanville X Dwarskersbos X
Dysselsdorp X Eendekuil X
Eersterivier X Elandsbaai X
DeColligny Mision
Elim X X
Station
Elsiesrivier X Embizweni Cottage X
Franschhoek X Franskraalstrand X
Gansbaai X Geelbek X
Genadendal X George X
Glentana X Glentana Hills X
Gouda X Goudini X
Gouritsmond X Graafwater X
Grabouw X Great Brak River X
Greater Chatsworth X Greenhaven X
Greyton X Groendal X
Groot-Drakenstein X Hamerkop X
Hawston X Heidelberg X
Heidelberg Village X Herbertsdale X
Hermanus X Hermon X
Herolds Bay X Hopefield X
Hout Bay X Infanta X
Jacobsbaai X Jamestown X
Jongensfontein X Kalbaskraal X
Karatara X Karoo National Park X
Keurboomstrand X Keurhoek X
Khayelitsha X Klaarstroom X
Klapmuts X Klawer X
Kleinbaai X Kleinmond X
Klipheuwel X Kliphuis X
Knysna X Koekenaap X
Kontiki X Koppie Alleen X
Koringberg X Kraaifontein X

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Table 2 (continued)

1 2 1 2
Mean annual rainfall (mm) Mean annual rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Kranshoek Griekwa
X Kruisrevier X
Nedersetting
Kuilsrivier X L'Agulhas X
Ladismith X Laingsburg X
Lambert's Bay X Langebaan X
Lebanon X Leeu-Gamka X
Lekkerwater X Little Brak River X
Malgas X Malmesbury X
Mamre X Masiphumele X
Matjiesfontein X McGregor X
Melkbosstrand X Melkhoutfontein X
Merweville X Milnavair X
Milnerton X Misty Cliffs X
Mitchells Plain X Molshoop X
Montagu X Moorreesburg X
Môreson X Mossel Bay X
Murraysburg X Napier X
Nature's Valley X Nduli X
Nelspoort X Noetsie X
Noetzie X Noordbaai X
Noordhoek X Nuwehoop X
Onrusrivier X Ons Rust X
Op die Berg X Oudekraalfontein X
Ouplaas X Outeniquastrand X
Paarl X Paleisheuwel X
Parker's Town X Parow X
Paternoster X Paulshoek X
Pearly Beach X Pella X
Perdekloof X Philadelphia X
Piketberg X Pine Haven X
Pinnacle Point Beach
X Plettenberg Bay X
and Golf Resort
Port Beaufort X Porterville X
Potberg X Prince Albert X
Prince Alfred Hamlet X Pringle Bay X
Pyperse Boom Camp
X Rawsonville X
Site
Redhill Informal
Redelinghuys X X
Settlement
Reebok X Riebeek-Kasteel X
Riebeek-Wes X Rietpoort X
Riversdale X Riviersonderend X
Robertson X Rooiels X
Rooskraal X Saldanha X
Saron X Sedgefield X
Simon's Town X Simondium X
Sir Lowry's Pass X Skihaven X
Skipskop X Slangrivier X
Somerset West X St. Helenabaai X
Stanford X Steenkampshoek X

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Table 2 (concluded)

1 2 1 2
Mean Annual Rainfall (mm) Mean Annual Rainfall (mm)

801 – 1 000

801 – 1 000
201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800

201 – 400

401 – 600

601 – 800
> 1 000

> 1 000
< 200

< 200
Location Location

Stellenbosch X Stilbaai X
Stilgat X Stofbergsfontein X
Strand X Strandfontein X
Struisbaai X Suiderkruis X
Suiderstrand X Suurbraak X
Swellendam X Tapfontein Campsite X
Tergniet X Teslaarsdal X
Thelsland X Tierkloof X
Touws River X Tulbagh X
Uilenkraalsmond X Uitkyk X
Uniondal X Vaalkrans X
Van Dyksbaai X Vanthynsdorp X
Velddrif X Vermont X
Villiersdorp X Vleesbaai X
Volmoed X Vrede X
Vredenburg X Vredendal X
Wellington X White City X
Wilderness X Windmeul X
Witblok X Witsand X
Wolvengat X Worcester X
Wupperthal X Yzerfontein X
Zoar X

4.7.2 All buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of H3, H4 and H5 in
accordance with regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A, other than having a thatch roofed building of the
same classification shall comply with the minimum requirements for rain water harvesting given in
table 3.

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Table 3 — Minimum requirements for rainwater harvesting (residential, dwelling and hospitality)

1 2 3 4 5
Annual average rainfall
mm (per year)
≤ 200 201 to 400 401 to 600 601 to 800 > 800

Minimum storage capacity

L
10 000 L 10 000 L 5 000 L 5 000 L 2 500 L
+ 2 500 L + 2 500 L per + 2 500 L per + 2 500 L per + 2 500 L per
per additional 500 m2 of additional 500 m2 of additional 500 m2 of additional 500 m2 of
additional roof area or part roof area or part roof area or part roof area or part
500 m2 of thereof thereof thereof thereof
roof area
or part
thereof
The annual average rainfall shall be as given in table 3.

4.7.3 All buildings having a class of occupancy or building classification of A3, E1, G1, H1 and H2
in accordance with regulation A20 in SANS 10400-A other than a thatch roofed shall comply with the
minimum requirements for rain water harvesting given in table 3.

4.7.4 Notwithstanding 4.7.2 and 4.7.3, thatch roofed buildings having a class of occupancy or
building classification of A3, E1, G1, H1, H2, H3, H4 and H5 in accordance with regulation A20 in
SANS 10400-A, shall comply with a rainwater collection area of a minimum of 20 m2 of roofed area
connected to a rain water harvesting tank with a minimum capacity of 1 000 L (see table 4).

Table 4 — Minimum requirements for rainwater harvesting

(instructional, detention, offices, hotel, dormitory)

1 2 3 4 5
Annual average rainfall
mm (per year)
≤ 200 201 to 400 401 to 600 601 to 800 > 800
Minimum storage capacity
L
10 000 L 10 000 L 10 000 L 10 000 L 5 000 Ll
+ 5 000 L + 5 000 L per + 5 000 L per + 5 000 L per + 5 000 L per
per additional 500 m2 of additional 500 m2 of additional 500 m2 of additional 500 m2 of roof
additional roof area or part roof area or part roof area or part area or part thereof
500 m2 of thereof thereof thereof
roof area
or part
thereof
The annual average rainfall shall be as given in table 3.

4.7.5 Notwithstanding 4.7.2 and 4.7.3, where a swimming pool or spa pool is provided for, the
additional minimum requirements for rain water harvesting given in table 5 shall be complied with.

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Table 5 — Minimum requirements for rainwater harvesting (swimming pools and spa pools)

1 2 3 4 5 6
Annual rainfall
mm per year
Swimming pool and
≤ 200 201 to 400 401 to 600 601 to 800 > 800
spa pool size (litre)
Minimum storage capacity
L
less than 20 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000
20 001 to 40 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000
40 001 to 60 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000
greater than 60 000 5 000 L + 5 000 L + 5 000 L + 5 000 L + 5 000 + 500 L
500 L per 500 L per 500 L per 500 L per per additional
additional additional additional additional 10 000 L
10 000 L 10 000 L 10 000 L 10 000 L
The annual average rainfall shall be as given in table 2.

4.7.6 Where rain water harvesting is used, signage on the rainwater harvesting tank and on any
outlets from the tank shall include the PV5 symbolic sign for non-potable water as described in
SANS 1186-1 provided with wording that reads as follows:

CAUTION/INGOZI do not drink.

4.7.7 The words shall be legibly and indelibly printed on a sign constructed of corrosion-resistant
waterproof material. The letters of the words shall be not less than 13 mm in height and of a colour in
contrast to the background on which they are applied. In addition to the required wording, the
pictograph shown in the following pictogram shall appear on the signage required in this subclause.

CAUTION/INGOZI do not drink.

4.8 Other water harvesting and recycling

NOTE The harvesting, use and storage of alternative non-potable water sources is subject to the relevant national
legislation (see foreword), and to limitation or prohibitions of local water services bylaws.

4.8.1 Building water recycling installations making use of greywater, storm water, and water infiltration
systems shall be accompanied by a rational design.

4.8.2 Greywater harvesting and recycling shall be restricted to water collected from baths, showers,
bathroom basins and clothes washing machines.

4.8.3 Where greywater, storm water harvesting, and ground water recycling is used, signage on the
harvesting system and on any outlets from the system shall include the PV5 symbolic sign for non-
potable water as described in SANS 1186-1 provided with wording that reads as follows:

CAUTION/INGOZI do not drink.

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4.8.4 The words shall be legibly and indelibly printed on a sign constructed of corrosion-resistant
waterproof material. The letters of the words shall be not less than 13 mm in height and of a colour in
contrast to the background on which they are applied. In addition to the required wordage, the
pictograph shown in the following pictogram shall appear on the signage required by this subclause.

CAUTION/INGOZI do not drink.

4.9 Water neutral swimming pools

4.9.1 All swimming pools and spa pools shall be designed using figure 1 and table 3 or other
alternative non-potable water source to be water neutral without having requirements for the use of
potable water other than for the initial or chemical removal charges.

4.9.2 All external swimming pools and spa pools shall be connected to a rainwater harvesting system
or other alternative non-potable water source for water top-up.

4.9.3 All swimming pools and spa pools that require backwashing shall be fitted with a backwash
holding tank for treating of the backwash and to return a minimum of 70 % the backwash to the
swimming pool or spa pool.

4.9.4 All external swimming pools and spa pools shall be fitted with a pool cover, to conserve 90 %
of water lost through evaporation according to manufacturer's specification.

4.10 Vehicle wash facilities

4.10.1 For vehicle wash facilities, the connections for high- and low-pressure water for wash
and rinse shall not exceed 10 L/min.

4.10.2 A minimum of 70 % of the volume of the potable water used for vehicle washing per day
shall be harvested for reuse and recycling.

4.11 Fire sprinkler reticulation

4.11.1 Fire sprinkler reticulation shall be provided with discharge points for recycling of drained
water.

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Annex A
(informative)

Occupancy or building classification

Table A.1 gives the occupancy or building classification.

Table A.1 — Occupancy or building classification

1 2
Class of Occupancy
occupancy
of building
A1 Entertainment and public assembly Occupancy where persons gather to eat, drink, dance
or participate in other recreation.
A2 Theatrical and indoor sport Occupancy where persons gather for the viewing of theatrical,
operatic, orchestral, choral, cinematographical or sport performances.
A3 Places of instruction Occupancy where school children, students or other persons assemble
for the purpose of tuition or learning.
A4 Worship Occupancy where persons assemble for the purpose of worshipping.
A5 Outdoor sport Occupancy where persons view outdoor sports events.
C1 Exhibition hall Occupancy where goods are displayed primarily for viewing by the public.
C2 Museum Occupancy comprising a museum, art gallery or library.
E1 Place of detention Occupancy where people are detained for punitive or corrective reasons
or because of their mental condition.
E2 Hospital Occupancy where people are cared for or treated because of physical or mental
disabilities and where they are generally bedridden.
E3 Other institutional (residential) Occupancy where groups of people who either are not fully
fit, or who are restricted in their movements or their ability to make decisions, reside and are
cared for.
E4 Health care Occupancy which is a common place of long term or transient living for a number
of unrelated persons consisting of a single unit on its own site who, due to varying degrees of
incapacity, are provided with personal care services or are undergoing medical treatment.
F1 Large shop Occupancy where merchandise is displayed and offered for sale to the public and
the floor area exceeds 250 m2.
F2 Small shop Occupancy where merchandise is displayed and offered for sale to the public and
the floor area does not exceed 250 m2.
F3 Wholesalers' store Occupancy where goods are displayed and stored and where only a
limited selected group of persons is present at any one time.
G1 Offices Occupancy comprising offices, banks, consulting rooms and other similar usage.
H1 Hotel Occupancy where persons rent furnished rooms, not being dwelling units.
H2 Dormitory Occupancy where groups of people are accommodated in one room.
H3 Domestic residence Occupancy consisting of two or more dwelling units on a single site.
H4 Dwelling house Occupancy consisting of a dwelling unit on its own site, including a garage
and other domestic outbuildings, if any.
H5 Hospitality Occupancy where unrelated persons rent furnished rooms on a transient basis
within a dwelling house or domestic residence with sleeping accommodation for not more than
16 persons within a dwelling unit.

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