SANS 204:2011

Contents
Page
Acknowledgement
Foreword
1 Scope 3
2 Normative references 3
3 Definitions 4
4 Requirements 7
4.1 Site orientation 7
4.2 Building orientation 7
4.3 Building design 8
4.4 Building sealing 22
4.5 Services 23
4.6 Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning 23
Annex A (normative) Climatic zones of South Africa 30
Annex B (normative) Building orientation 32
Annex C (normative) Fenestration for buildings with natural environmental control –
Solar exposure factor for each glazing element 38
Annex D (normative) Fenestration for buildings with artificial ventilation
or air conditioning 44
Annex E (normative) Requirements for the glazing assessment 50
Annex F (informative) General explanatory information on roof and ceiling construction 58
Bibliography 62