An authentic CoC certificate is by law required if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
All depending upon the size as well as the type of premises the CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850.00.
The Coc certificate costing will only cover the Coc certificate, and 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 certificate assures 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 correctly and efficiently.
- 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 legal document that makes sure that the electrical work on your property adhere to the South African National Standards as specified in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Before a property can be transferred, it is the owners responsibility to supply a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
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 provide a CoC certificate they need to be qualified and registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), and this may be validated by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
See below what is Certified Electrician will carry out during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC inspection
- Ensure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating properly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Make certain that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the right warnings.
- Ensure there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For for how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
The original CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the homeowner will have to get a new CoC certificate, if the Coc certificate is not older than two years you will have to state that no changes have been made to the electrical components of the house in the last three months, this is to ensure that if there are any changes or additions made to the electrical component of the house remain in line with the needed regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Experienced electricians must register for CoC each year. Despite all the electrical work performed, every electrician will need to register with the relevant authority each and every year.
To evaluate the status of the electrician who is completing the electrical work you need to contact the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, and you will acquire the electricians registration card and the accreditation certificate.
The home seller is obligated to:
As a homeowner of a property it is your responsibility to make certain the property has a valid CoC as well as organizing an electrical assessment just before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. When the electrical work has been completed the seller will need to get a new ECoC.
What is the price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The cost of the Electrical Compliance Certificate could range from R850. and this relies on the type of premises whether domestic, commercial, and industrial properties will have different costs.
The price of the certificate is only covered by the price 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. When all the electrical components of your home are in line with the required regulations, then only will the certificate be given to the house owner by the licensed electrician.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand once new electrical modifications have been concluded?
Any alterations made to the electrical components on the property that currently has a CoC will need another CoC certificate for the additions or modifications, thus always keeping them both all together.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a licensed electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The estimation on inspecting the property could take between two to three hours, the size of the property will determine this.
