An authentic CoC certificate is legally required if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
The price of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850, this cost may depend upon the type in addition to the size of the premises.
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 guarantees that:
- 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
- All electrical circuits are functioning professionally and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
What is an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC)?
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a legal document that guarantees the electrical work on your property complies with the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
When selling off a property the owner has the duty of providing a legal Electrical Compliance Certificate as well as an electrical fence certificate of compliance in cases where there are electric fences before any property can be transferred.
If your house has the following components: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs you will need a Coc Certificate.
Before an electrical contractor can provide a CoC certificate they need to be certified and certified 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 Qualified Electrician will perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC inspection
- Make sure the kind 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 correctly.
- Inspect 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
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
Does a COC Certificate expire?
The genuine CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the seller will have to apply for a new CoC certificate, if the Coc certificate is not older than two years you will have to state that no modifications have been made to the electrical components of the house in the last three months, this is to be sure that if there are any changes or additions made to the electrical component of the house remain in line with the needed regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
As a trained electrician you will need to register for your CoC every single year. Regardless of the electrical work carried out, every electrician will need to register with the appropriate authority every single year.
The Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour needs to be consulted with to review the reliability of the electrician completing the electrical work when that has been completed you will then obtain the electricians registration card and also his accreditation certificate.
The home seller is responsible to:
When you sell your property it is your responsibility as a seller to make sure the property has a valid CoC, so you would need to set up an electrical inspection well before the property can 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.
The cost of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The starting cost for an Electrical Compliance Certificate can range from R850, this price will depend on the sort of premises as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
This fee 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 over and above this cost. The CoC will only be given to the house owner by the qualified electrician as soon as all the electrical components of the house are in line with the required regulations.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand as soon as new electrical changes have been concluded?
Any addition or alteration made to the electrical components of a property that already has a CoC will need a supplementary CoC certificate for the addition or change, always keeping both CoC’s all 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 licensed electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The size of the property will establish how long the assessment will take, this can be two to three hours.
