Building and design law
Model Building By-laws, 1977
The widely referenced model building code adopted or adapted by local authorities, presented with a clear source-quality warning.
In brief
The Model Building By-laws provide a foundational building-control text used through local-authority adoption. Because the verified online copy is a secondary transcription, this guide does not offer it as an official downloadable PDF; the applicable council adoption, amendments and current technical requirements remain decisive.
What to look for
- Model by-laws only operate locally through the relevant adoption and amendment history.
- Bulawayo’s 1992 adoption amendment is provided as a separate verified source.
- Obtain the official text and current council requirements before designing or building.
When this document is useful
Use the guide to identify the code family and then confirm the official text, local adoption and current building-control requirements.
Check the current position
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Check later amendments, regulations and current authority requirements before you make a property, planning or development decision.