Stage 4: Documentation

This stage aims to prepare coordinated construction documentation suitable for statutory submission, pricing, and construction. Convert design intent into measurable, contract-ready information. Finalise specifications, schedules, and detailing. Submit to local authority for approval where required. Facilitate procurement and contractor appointment

Professional Outputs;

Municipal submission drawing set. Construction drawing set. Coordinated consultant drawings. Bill of Quantities (BOQ) if applicable. Tender documentation pack. Authority approval record.

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DOCUMENTS

Useful documents and templates to download.

Compliance declaration template.SANS reference schedule.
Invitation to tender letter.Letter of appointment (contractor).
Building contract template JBCC.Specification template.
Professional Indemnity Confirmation Template.Contract Data Sheet.

CHECKLISTS

Useful checklists to help you keep track of the chaos.

Municipal submission checklist.Council drawing index sheet.
BOQ coordination checklist.Structural engineer checklists.
Fire engineer checklist.Boundary wall height compliance.
Building line encroachment checklist.Tender Clarification.

TOOLS

Useful tools for architects

Energy compliance.Submission tracker tool.
Metro-Specific Submission Pack Generator.Metro Building Control Offices

PORTALS

Useful non-affiliated portals that every architect needs to use.

National Building Regulations (NBR).SANS 10400.
SANS 204 energy compliance.Blog – Stage 4.
Municipal e-Submission Portals.Fire department submission counter.
Heritage approvals.Land Use Management (LUM) Scheme Portal.
Environmental authorisation.Water connections.
Electrical connections.

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCES

Useful links to legislative archives.

SANS 10400SANS XA
SACAPLUM.
Metro Portals.

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