Benefits of registering with the NHBRC

• Compliance with the Act
• Recognition by financial institutions as an accredited home builder
• Access to NHBRC mediation services
• Access to NHBRC training programmes and other building resources

Obligations of the Home Builder

• Register with the NHBRC and renew your membership annually
• Enter into a written agreement with your client before you commence with construction
• Enrol the home at least 15 days before construction begins
• Ensure the home is constructed in accordance with the NHBRC’s technical requirements, and the terms, plans and specifications of the written agreement
• Rectify non-compliance with terms, plans and specifications or any deficiency related to design, workmanship or materials, as notified by the housing consumer, that occur within a period of three months from date of occupation
• Repair roof leaks attributable to workmanship, design or materials, as notified by the housing consumer, that occur within a period of twelve months from date of occupation
• Rectify major structural defects, as notified by the housing consumer, that manifest within a period of five years from date of occupation.

Failure to Register

If you are in the business of building homes and you fail to register, you will be found guilty of an offence in terms of Section 21 of the Act. On conviction, you will be liable for a fine not exceeding R25 000 or a one-year prison term on each charge.