If you are selling off your property in order for the transfer to go through you would definitely need a CoC certificate, this is legal.
The price of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850, this cost 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 guarantees 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 qualified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a legal document that ensures the electrical work on your property adhere to the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The seller of a property needs to supply a legal 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.
Prior to an electrical contractor can issue a CoC certificate they need to be certified and certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), and this can be validated by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
A Certified Electrician will carry out the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Ensure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Ensure 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 correctly.
- Ensure that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the appropriate warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make sure 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 remain in line with the required regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
As a qualified electrician you will need to register for your CoC yearly. Irrespective of the electrical work performed, every electrician will need to register with the appropriate authority every single year.
The Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour needs to be gotten in touch with to review the credibility of the electrician carrying out the electrical work the moment that has been done you will then obtain the electricians registration card in addition to his accreditation certificate.
The homeowner is obligated to:
As a home seller of a property it is your responsibility to make certain the property has a valid CoC in addition to organizing an electrical inspection just before the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. When the electrical work has been finalized the home seller will need to get a new ECoC.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate ranges from R850, being dependent on the sort of premises for instance, 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 price. Once all the electrical components of the house remain in line with the necessary regulations can the certified electrician issues a CoC.
Once new electrical alterations have been completed will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid?
If there are any additions or modifications made to the electrical components of a property that already has a CoC, will need an additional CoC certificate for the additions or alteration, both CoC’s must be always kept all together.
How long does it take a qualified electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a property?
The assessment could take in between two or three hours depending on the size of the property.
