In order for the sale of a property to go through you legally require a Coc certificate for the transfer to go through.
All being dependent on the size along with the kind of premises the CoC certificate begins anywhere from R850.00.
This price will basically cover the cost of the certificate and any alterations that may need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this cost. Providing a CoC guarantees 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 functioning professionally and efficiently.
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations
What is an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC)?
As stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is needed, this assures that the electrical work on the property adhere to the South African National Standards.
The homeowner has the responsibility of supplying a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property can be transferred.
Any house with electrical items will be required to have a CoC, these components will feature the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
Qualified electrical contractors should be certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), before they can provide a CoC electrical certificate, this may be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
The list below is what a Certified Electrician will carry out during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Make sure that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the right warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make certain the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
You will need to get 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 are in line with the required regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Irrespective of the electrical work performed, as an experienced electrician you will need to register with the relevant authority and for Coc.
If an individual needs to check the integrity of the electrician executing the electrical work they will need to call the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, they will then be given the electricians registration card together with their accreditation certificate.
Duty of The Homeowner
When you sell your property it is your responsibility as a homeowner to make certain the property has a genuine CoC, so you would need to arrange an electrical evaluation just before the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. If any new electrical work has been done on the house you are required to get a new ECoC.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate ranges from R850, relying on the sort of premises for example, domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
The cost of the certificate is only covered by the fee stated, 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 are in line with the required regulations, then only will the certificate be given to the house owner by the certified electrician.
Once new electrical modifications have been completed will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any addition or modification made to the electrical components of a property which already has a CoC will need an additional CoC certificate for the addition or modification, always keeping both CoC’s all together.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a certified electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
Depending upon the size of the property this could take anywhere in between two to three hours.
