If you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through you would require a CoC certificate, this is legal.
All depending on the size along with the type of premises the CoC certificate begins anywhere from R850.00.
This cost will only cover the price of the certificate and any changes that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this cost. Having a CoC ensures that:
- All electrical circuits are operating professionally and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations
See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to guarantee 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.
The seller of a property needs to provide an authentic Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance, in cases where there are electric fences, before the property can be transferred.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical items: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
All certified electrical contractors are supposed to be certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), prior to providing a CoC electrical certificate, this can be approved by the E.C.A. (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
The following is what a Certified Electrician will perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Ensure there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make sure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make sure 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.
For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?
You will need to obtain a new CoC if yours is older than two year, should the Coc not be older than two years you will need to stipulate that there has been no changes to the electrical components of the house in the last three months and are in line with the needed regulations.
Responsibility of The Electrician
Certified electricians need to register for CoC yearly. Regardless of all the electrical work performed, every single electrician will need to register with the relevant authority each year.
If an individual wants to check the credibility of the electrician completing the electrical work they will need to consult with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, they will then acquire the electricians registration card in addition to their accreditation certificate.
What is the responsibility of the Seller?
Making sure the property has a valid CoC is the homeowners responsibility, the homeowner of the property will need to arrange an electrical assessment prior to the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. If new electrical work has been finalized on the house, the seller will be requested to get a new ECoC.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate ranges from R850, relying on the type of premises like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The quoted fee will only cover the price of the certificate, if there are any changes to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will need to be paid for over and above this price. Once all the electrical components of your house remain in line with the required regulations can the certified electrician issues a CoC.
Once new electrical alterations have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any alterations made to the electrical components on the property that already has a CoC will need another CoC certificate for the additions or changes, thus always keeping them both together.
How many hours will it take for a certified electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a licensed electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The size of the property will establish how long the assessment will take, this might be two to three hours.
