If you are selling off your property in order for the transfer to go through you would require a CoC certificate, this is legal.
The price of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850 – R1500+, this price may depend upon the type in addition to the size of the premises.
R850.00 – R1500+ will pay for 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 ensures 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
See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).
To assure 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 valid Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance, in cases where there are electric fences, before the property may be transferred.
Any home with electrical items will be requested to have a CoC, these particular items will involve the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
All qualified electrical contractors are expected to be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), prior to issuing 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
- Ensure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are working properly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Make sure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the correct warnings.
- Make sure there is no damage or deterioration
- Ensure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For for how long 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 changes to the electrical components of the house in the last three months and are in line with the needed regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Irrespective of the electrical work done, as a certified electrician you will need to register with the appropriate authority and for Coc.
If an individual needs to review the reliability of the electrician carrying out 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 as well as their accreditation certificate.
What is the duty of the Home seller?
It is the home sellers duty to make sure the property has as genuine CoC in addition to arranging an electrical evaluation just before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been finalized, the seller will be required to get a new ECoC.
What is the price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate varies from R850, being dependent on the sort of premises such as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
This fee will only cover the price of the certificate and any adjustments that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this price. The CoC will only be awarded to the home owner by the qualified electrician once all the electrical components of your home remain in line with the required regulations.
As soon as new electrical alterations have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid?
Any addition or alteration made to the electrical components of a property which currently has a CoC will need a supplementary CoC certificate for the addition or modification, always keeping both CoC’s together.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to assess and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a certified electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The size of the property will determine how long the assessment will take, this could be two to three hours.
