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Building Plan Examination and Municipal Approvals for Plans Examiners

Every building starts with an approved plan, and the examiner who checks it protects public safety and the municipal revenue base. This course equips plans examiners and submitting professionals to assess drawings against building regulations, zoning and services requirements. It covers the practical scrutiny of a submission, common defects that cause rejection and the workflow that keeps approvals moving.

What you will be able to do

  • Check building plans against national building regulations.
  • Verify zoning, coverage, height and building line compliance.
  • Assess structural, fire and services documentation on plans.
  • Identify common defects that lead to plan rejection.
  • Coordinate comments across departments and consenting bodies.
  • Manage the plan approval workflow and record decisions.

Course outline

  1. 01Building control framework and roles
  2. 02Scrutinising the submission package
  3. 03Zoning, coverage and building lines
  4. 04Structural and fire documentation checks
  5. 05Wet services and stormwater on plans
  6. 06Common defects and rejection reasons
  7. 07Interdepartmental comments and consents
  8. 08Approval workflow and record keeping

Who should attend

Municipal plans examiners, building control officers, architectural technologists, draughtspersons and submitting professionals.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Online3US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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