In order for the sale of a property to go through you lawfully need a Coc certificate for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate costing all depends on the type along with the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00 – R1500+.
R850.00 – R1500+ will pay for the cost of the certificate only, if there are any modifications to be made to the electrical components of the premises, this will need to be paid over and above the cost. A CoC ensures that:
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a qualified electrician
- All electrical circuits are operating professionally and efficiently.
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to assure that the electrical work on the property is up to standard and complies with the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The property owner has the responsibility of providing an authentic Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property may be transferred.
If your house has the following components: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs you will need a Coc Certificate.
Certified electrical contractors should be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), before they can issue a CoC electrical certificate, this can be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
The list below is what a Certified Electrician will perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make certain the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make certain that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are working correctly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make sure that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the appropriate warnings.
For for how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
The genuine CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the homeowner will have to make an application for a new CoC certificate, if the Coc certificate is not older than two years you will need to state that no changes have been made to the electrical components of the house in the last three months, this is to ensure that if there are any changes or additions made to the electrical component of the house are in line with the needed regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Trained electricians must register for CoC each year. Regardless of all the electrical work done, every electrician will need to register with the relevant authority annually.
If you would like to check the status of the electrician carrying out the electrical work you will need to call the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, you will then be given the electricians registration card together with his accreditation certificate.
The seller is responsible to:
As a seller of a property it is your obligation to make certain the property has a valid CoC as well as organizing an electrical evaluation well before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. When the electrical work has been finalized the seller will need to get a new ECoC.
The price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The starting price for an Electrical Compliance Certificate can vary from R850, this price will rely on the sort of premises as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The quoted price will only cover the cost of the certificate, if there are any changes to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will need to be paid over and above this price. When all the electrical components of the house remain in line with the required regulations can the certified electrician issues a CoC.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid as soon as new electrical alterations have been completed?
Any modifications made to the electrical components on the property that already has a CoC will need another CoC certificate for the additions or modifications, thus keeping them both all together.
How long does it take a qualified electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a property?
The inspection could take between two or three hours basing on the size of the property.
