A legitimate CoC certificate is legally required if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
All depending on the size as well as the kind of premises the CoC certificate begins anywhere from R850.00.
This cost will basically cover the price 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 price. Having a CoC ensures that:
- All electrical circuits are functioning 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 necessary rules
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a document that assures the electrical work on your property adhere to the South African National Standards as stated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The owner has the responsibility of providing a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property can be transferred.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical components: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
Certified electrical contractors should be certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), before they can issue a CoC electrical certificate, this can be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
A Qualified Electrician will perform the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make certain the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure 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 properly and includes the correct warnings.
For how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
A CoC certificate does not stay valid permanently, as a seller of a house you can not provide the purchaser with the initial CoC certificate, you will need to make an application for a new CoC if yours is older than two years, if your CoC is not older than two years you will need to specify that no modifications have been made to the electric components of the house in the last three months. This helps to ensure that any modifications or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house remain in line with the needed regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Yearly a qualified electrician needs to register for CoC with the appropriate authorities, regardless of the electrical work done.
If you need to evaluate the status of the electrician carrying out the electrical work you would need to consult with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, you will then obtain the electricians registration card in addition to his accreditation certificate.
What is the responsibility of the Homeowner?
It is the home sellers responsibility to make sure the property has as valid CoC in addition to setting up an electrical assessment well before the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been finalized, the homeowner will be required to get a new ECoC.
What is the cost of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate could cost you from R850.00 upwards, and this is dependent on the sort of premises being inspected like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
This price will only cover the cost of the certificate and any changes that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this cost. The CoC will only be awarded to the home owner by the qualified electrician when all the electrical components of your home are in line with the necessary regulations.
Once new electrical modifications have been completed will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
If the electrical components of the property have been modified you will need an additional CoC certificate this in turn needs to be always kept with the original CoC.
How long does it take a licensed electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a property?
Depending upon the size of the property this could take anywhere around two to three hours.
