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A.3 THE CLIENT DEPARTMENT  \n1 A.4 THE PROJECT MANAGER  \n1 A.5 THE PRINCIPAL AGENT  \n1 A.5.1 The Architect as the Principal Agent  \n1 A.5.2 Firms in Association: Responsible members  \n1 A.6 PROFESSIONAL FEES: EXTENT OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 2 A.7 THE BRIEFING MEETING  \n2 A.7.1 Convening of the meeting  \n2 A.7.2 Constitution of the briefing meeting  \n3 A.7.3 Responsibility of Consultants  \n4 A.7.4 Site consideration  \n4 A.7.5 Buildings and artefacts of historical importance and National Monuments  \n4 A.7.5.1 National Monuments and other buildings of historical significance  \n4 A.7.5.2 Recovery of building elements or artefacts  \n5 A.7.6 Accommodation requirements  \n5 A.7.7 General comment (feedback) on the project  \n5 A.7.8 Work programme  \n5 A.8 ADHERENCE TO BRIEF  \n6 A.8.1 The certified list of accommodation requirements  \n6 A.8.2 The costs  \n6 A.9 APPROVAL OF DESIGNS  \n6 A.9.1 Official approval  \n6 A.9.2 Preliminary line drawings  \n7 A.9.3 Approval by a Client Department  \n7 A.10 PROGRESS REPORTS  \n7 A.11 FINANCIAL CONTROL  \n7 A.11.1 Departmental budget  \n7 A.11.2 Approved cost limit  \n7 A.11.3 Certificate of compliance with space and cost limits  \n7 A.11.4 Amendments required to conform to cost limit  \n8 A.11.5 Proprietary articles  \n8 A.11.6 Substitution of uneconomical elements  \n8 A.11.7 Financial control at contract stage  \n8 A.12 THE CONSULTANT TEAM  \n8 A.12.1 Appointment of other Consultants  \n8 A.12.2 Liaison with Consultants  \n8 A.12.3 Enquiries  \n8 A.12.4 Design co-ordination  \n9 A.12.5 Responsibility for changes  \n9 A.12.6 Program for Professional Team  \n9 A.12.7 Budget estimates  \n9 A.12.8 Forms of contract for engineering work 9 A.12.8.1 Comprehensive contract  \n9 A.12.8.3 Separate specialist contracts 9 A.12.8.4 Cost Implication of Contracts 9 A.13 THE SITE  \n9 A.13.1 Location and boundaries  \n9 A.13.2 Site particulars required  \n10 A.13.3 Assistance with site survey  \n10 A.13.4 Nature of the ground  \n10 A.13.5 Electrical requirements  \n10 A.13.6 General suitability of the Site  \n11 A.13.7 Visits to the Site  \n11 A.14 THE DRAWINGS  \n11 A.14.1 Size of drawings  \n11 A.14.2 Layout  \nPage Clause  \n11 A.14.3 Method of drawing  \n11 A.14.4 Printing and duplicating  \n12 A.14.5 Posting drawings  \n13 B. THE DESIGN  \n13 B.1.1 The brief  \n13 B.1.2 Basic accommodation  \n13 B.1.3 Planning  \n13 B.1.4 Consultation with the Client Department  \n13 B.1.5 Consultation with Local Authority  \n14 B.1.5.5 Submission of plans to Local Authority  \n14 B.1.6 Auxiliary accommodation  \n14 B.2 DESIGN DRAWINGS REQUIRED  \n14 B.2.1 Concept drawings.  \n14 B.2.2 Sketch plans  \n14 B.2.2.3 Plans, sections and elevations  \n15 B.2.3 Numbering of drawings  \n15 B.3 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS  \n15 B.3.1 By-laws and town planning regulations  \n15 B.3.2 The National Building Regulations  \n15 B.3.3 Environmental requirements  \n16 B.3.4 Natural lighting and ventilation  \n13 B.3.5 Electricity supply requirements  \n16 B.3.6 Machinery and Occupational Safety Act  \n16 B.4 BUILDING ECONOMY  \n16 B.4.1 Preference to South African materials  \n16 B.4.2 Economy in design  \n16 B.4.3 Height of rooms  \n16 B.5 FINISHES ETC. , ON DRAWINGS  \n16 B.5.1 List finishes on drawings  \n16 B.5.2 Use of trade names  \n17 B.6 ROOFS  \n17 B.6.1 Flat roofs: Restricted use  \n17 B.6.2 Elimination of box gutters  \n17 B.6.3 Pitched roofs over slabs  \n17 B.6.4 Insulation of ceilings  \n17 B.6.5 Downpipes  \n17 B.7 SANITARY, REST AND CLEANERS' ROOMS 17 B.7.1 Accommodation to be provided  \n17 B.7.2 Sanitary accommodation  \n17 B.7.3 Entrances of lavatories  \n17 B.7.4 Wall thicknesses  \n17 B.7.5 Position of soil fittings  \n18 B.7.6 Ventilated lobbies  \n18 B.7.7 Female rest rooms  \n18 B.7.8 Cleaners' rooms, stores, rest rooms and toilets 18 B.7.8.2 As a general guide  \n18 B.8 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS  \n18 B.8.1 Consultation  \n18 B.8.2 St","cbCaiewTPC95tm9w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiewTPC95tm9w","pdf",265164,94,"English","# INDEX\n## A GENERAL PROCEDURE\n## B THE DESIGN\n## C DOCUMENTATION STAGE","[{\"question\":\"What does the manual cover regarding the architect’s responsibilities?\",\"answer\":\"It defines roles such as the architect as principal agent, responsibilities of the client department and project manager functions, and the architect’s obligations through services including briefing, coordination, design, and submissions.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the manual address drawings and approvals?\",\"answer\":\"It specifies drawing size, layout, methods, printing/duplicating and posting, then details approval steps such as official approval, preliminary line drawings, and approvals by the client department and for sketch plans.\"},{\"question\":\"How is financial control handled during the project?\",\"answer\":\"It sets out departmental budget and approved cost limits, certification of compliance with space and cost limits, and the process for amendments when required to conform to cost limits.\"}]","MANUAL FOR ARCHITECTS - September 2002 | PDF",237]