A valid CoC certificate is by law needed if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate could cost you from R850.00 -R1500+, this costing will depend on the size and type of premises.
This price will basically cover the cost of the certificate and any alterations that may need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this price. Having a CoC guarantees that:
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations
- All electrical circuits are operating correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
As stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is needed, this guarantees that the electrical work on the property complies with the South African National Standards.
The homeowner has the task of supplying a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property can be transferred.
Any house with electrical components will be requested to have a CoC, these types of items will consist of the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
Certified electrical contractors should be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), prior to they can provide a CoC electrical certificate, this may be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
A Certified Electrician will carry out the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Ensure there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make sure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Ensure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- 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 stipulate that there has been no modifications to the electrical components of the house in the last three months and are in line with the necessary regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Irrespective of the electrical work done, as a licensed electrician you will need to register with the appropriate authority and for Coc.
To review the status of the electrician who is doing the electrical work you need to call the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, and you will receive the electricians registration card and the accreditation certificate.
Duty of The Homeowner
Making certain the property has a genuine CoC is the homeowners duty, the homeowner of the property will need to arrange an electrical assessment just before the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. If new electrical work has been finalized on the house, the seller will be required to get a new ECoC.
What is the price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate can cost you from R850.00 upwards, and this relies on the sort of premises being evaluated like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The cost of the certificate is only covered by the price mentioned, if there are any adjustments to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will need to be paid for over and above this price. As soon as all the electrical components of your home are in line with the necessary regulations, then only will the certificate be given to the house owner by the licensed electrician.
As soon as new electrical changes have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any addition or modification made to the electrical components of a property which already 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 qualified electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the expected time for a licensed electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The estimation on evaluating the property could take between two to three hours, the size of the property will determine this.
