In order for the sale of a property to go through you legally need a Coc certificate for the transfer to go through.
The cost of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850, this price can depend upon the type as well as the size of the premises.
R850.00 will cover 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 has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations
- All electrical circuits are functioning correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to assure that the electrical work on the property meets standard and adhere to the South African National Standards as specified in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
When selling a property the property owner has the responsibility of providing a genuine Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance in cases where there are electric fences before any property may be transferred.
Any house with electrical items will be requested to have a CoC, these particular components will feature the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
The qualified Electrical contractors must be certified with the Department of Labour (D.O.L), before supplying a CoC electrical certificate, it has to be approved by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association or the Department of Labour.
See below what is Qualified Electrician will perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC inspection
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make certain the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
How long is a COC Certificate valid for?
A CoC certificate does not stay valid permanently, as a homeowner of a house you can not supply the home buyer with the initial CoC certificate, you will need to get a new CoC if yours is older than two years, if your CoC is not older than two years you will need to stipulate that no changes have been made to the electric components of the house in the last three months. This helps to guarantee that any changes or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house are in line with the necessary regulations.
Responsibility of The Electrician
Despite the electrical work carried out, as a certified electrician you will need to register with the appropriate authority and for Coc.
If you need to check the status of the electrician completing the electrical work you will need to get in touch with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, you will then be given the electricians registration card as well as his accreditation certificate.
The homeowner is responsible to:
It is the home sellers duty to make certain the property has as valid CoC in addition to setting up an electrical evaluation just before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been finalized, the seller will be required to get a new ECoC.
The price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate varies from R850, depending on the kind of premises such as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The quoted price will only cover the price of the certificate, if there are any adjustments to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will need to be paid over and above this cost. As soon as all the electrical components of your home remain in line with the required regulations can the licensed electrician issues a CoC.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand as soon as new electrical modifications have been completed?
If there are any additions or modifications made to the electrical components of a property that currently has a CoC, will need an additional CoC certificate for the additions or change, both CoC’s must be always kept together.
How long does it take a licensed 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.
