About
SABI is a non profit South African irrigation organisation dedicated to the promotion of improved designs, equipment, methods and management for the efficient use of irrigation water and optimisation of all other associated resources.
SABI is a non profit South African irrigation organisation dedicated to the promotion of improved designs, equipment, methods and management for the efficient use of irrigation water and optimisation of all other associated resources.
Vision
Optimal utilisation of irrigation water.
Goals
- The promotion of a healthy and competitive irrigation industry in South Africa through effective communication, coordination and co-operation between all SABI members, other role players and interested parties.
- The promotion, co-ordination and application of well founded and applicable norms, standards and guidelines for the manufacture of effective and affordable irrigation equipment as well as outstanding planning, design, installation, management and maintenance of irrigation systems in South Africa.
- The active promotion of the compliance to these norms, standards and guidelines through all SABI members, to other role players and interested parties in the South African irrigation industry.
- The promotion of effective and applicable irrigation training of all people involved in the South African irrigation industry.
- The promotion of the development of appropriate standards for the award of qualifications to; and the professional certification of persons concerning their expertise and experience in the respective disciples in irrigation.
- The encouragement of all role players to the continual development and improvement of irrigation technology, methods and practices in South Africa and to assist SABI members in gaining effective access to new world wide developments in irrigation technology.
- The acceptance of an ethical professional code of conduct by all SABI members and the application of relevant disciplinary steps by the board against any member violating this code.
- The promotion of the professional interests of SABI members within the SABI mission and vision.
- The taking of any other steps or decisions, apart from the above, deemed necessary by the board to attain SABI goals.
Procedure to be followed if dissatisfied with operation of irrigation system
6 February 2002
The completion of a "Commissioning Certificate" during the initial operation of an irrigation system ought to be standard procedure. The producer and system designer should each keep a copy for future reference. Examples of documents to be used appear in the System Evaluation Manual of the ARC-IAE as endorsed by SABI.
If a system cannot satisfactorily be set to work or does not perform properly the producer must inform the designer / company in writing of the problem experienced within a reasonable time (12 months) after installation. The designer / company must investigate within or not later than one month after receipt of the letter and suggest in writing and implement the necessary solutions.
If still dissatisfied with the operation of the system, the producer or a representative may place a written request with SABI for an independent investigation. SABI must notify the designer / company in writing of the complaint to provide the opportunity for reaction.
It is recommended that the producer does not launch legal proceedings before considering the reaction of the particular designer/company.
SABI will facilitate an independent investigation if the designer/company does not react favorably or the producer remains dissatisfied with the operation of the system.
SABI will approach qualified system-investigators for a quote to investigate the design, installation, operation and performance of the system. The investigation will be done according to the SABI norms- guidelines for system design and evaluation. The investigator should be acceptable to both parties (producer and designer / company).
Investigation costs are usually for the producer's account, unless the design was done by an approved SABI designer-member, where the costs will be covered by SABI. The investigation report is to be sent to SABI.
After completion of the investigation, SABI will forward the results in writing to the producer and the designer / company.
Depending on the findings of the system investigation, the designer/company must, within one month of receipt of written notification, commence with the necessary alterations to the system and complete work within a reasonable period. If thereafter, the producer is still dissatisfied with the performance of the system, he may launch legal proceedings.
Any witnessing or other services to be delivered by the system investigator or other SABI members/experts in court cases will be charged to the producer.