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A valid CoC certificate is by law needed if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.

The cost of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850, this cost may depend upon the type in addition to the size of the premises.

R850.00 will cover the cost of the certificate only, if there are any changes to be made to the electrical components of the premises, this will need to be paid over and above the cost. A CoC assures 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 correctly by a qualified electrician
  • Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations

See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).

To guarantee the electrical work on your property is in agreement with the South African National Standards as stipulated 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 has to supply an authentic 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 an electrical contractor can issue a CoC certificate they need to be qualified and registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), and this can be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.

A Qualified Electrician will carry out the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection

  • Make certain the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
  • Ensure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
  • Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating properly.
  • Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
  • Make certain that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the appropriate warnings.
  • Make sure there is no damage or deterioration
  • Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.

For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?

You will need to make an application for a new CoC if yours is older than two year, should the Coc not be older than two years you will need to specify that there has been no modifications to the electrical components of the house in the last three months and remain in line with the necessary regulations.

Electricians responsibilities

As an experienced electrician you will need to register for your CoC annually. Regardless of the electrical work performed, every single electrician will need to register with the relevant authority yearly.

If an individual needs to evaluate the reliability of the electrician executing the electrical work they will need to contact 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 duty of the Homeowner?

As a homeowner of a property it is your task to ensure the property has a legitimate CoC as well as organizing an electrical inspection prior to 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.

The price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?

Electrical Compliance Certificate ranges from R850, relying on the kind of premises for example, domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.

The above costing only covers the cost of the certificate, anything that needs to be altered concerning the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this cost. When all the electrical components are all in line with the required regulations the qualified electrician will give the owner the CoC.

Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid as soon as new electrical modifications have been concluded?

If the electrical components of the property have been altered you will need an additional CoC certificate this in turn needs to be always kept with the original CoC.

How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a qualified electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?

Depending upon the size of the property this could take anywhere between two to three hours.

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