A valid CoC certificate is by law required if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate costing all relies on the type as well as the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00 – R1500+.
The Coc certificate costing will only cover the Coc certificate, and if there are any modifications to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will will need to be paid over and above the cost. A Coc certificate assures that:
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician
- All electrical circuits are operating correctly and efficiently.
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required rules
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
To guarantee the electrical work on your property is in agreement with the South African National Standards as specified in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a document that is needed.
The seller of a property needs to supply a genuine Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance, in cases where there are electric fences, before the property may be transferred.
If your home has the following components: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs you will need a Coc Certificate.
Before issuing a CoC electrical certificate, qualified electrical contractors have to be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), this can be inspected by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association or the Department of Labour.
The list below is what a Qualified Electrician will perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make sure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Make certain that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the right warnings.
- Make sure there is no damage or deterioration
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
How long is a COC Certificate valid for?
You will need to apply for 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 modifications to the electrical components of the house in the last three months and remain in line with the required regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Certified electricians will have to register for CoC every year. Despite all the electrical work performed, every electrician will need to register with the relevant authority yearly.
To evaluate the status of the electrician who is completing the electrical work you need to speak to the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, and you will obtain the electricians registration card and the accreditation certificate.
What is the homeowner obligated for?
It is the duty of the home seller to ensure the property has a valid CoC, just before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name they will need to arrange an electrical evaluation. If any new electrical work has been done on the house the home seller must get a new ECoc.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate could cost you from R850.00 upwards, and this depends upon the type of premises being inspected like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
The quoted fee will only cover the cost 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 price. Once all the electrical components of the house remain in line with the necessary regulations can the licensed electrician issues a CoC.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid as soon as new electrical modifications have been completed?
If the electrical components of the property have been altered you will need an additional CoC certificate this in turn needs to be kept with the initial CoC.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the expected time for a certified electrician to evaluate and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The inspection could take around two or three hours basing on the size of the property.
