As a homeowner of a property, you will by law need to provide a legitimate CoC certificate in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate could cost you from R850.00 -R1500+, this costing will be dependent on the size and type of premises.
The electrical components of the premises will have to be paid over and above the R850.00 – R1500+ that is the cost of the Coc certificate. By providing a Coc it assures that:
- All electrical circuits are functioning correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a qualified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required 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 stated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The owner 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 may be transferred.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical components: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
Qualified electrical contractors ought to be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), prior to they can issue a CoC electrical certificate, this may be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
A Qualified Electrician will carry out the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make sure the type 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 properly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Ensure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the correct warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?
The genuine CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the seller will have to make an application 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 make sure that if there are any modifications or additions made to the electrical component of the house are in line with the required regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Regardless of the electrical work done, as a qualified electrician you will need to register with the appropriate authority and for Coc.
To review 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.
What is the seller responsible for?
As a homeowner of a property it is your responsibility to make sure the property has a valid CoC as well as organizing an electrical assessment prior to the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. When the electrical work has been finalized the seller will need to get a new ECoC.
The price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The cost of the Electrical Compliance Certificate could vary from R850. and this is dependent on the type of premises whether domestic, commercial, and industrial properties will have different costs.
The above costing only covers the price of the certificate, anything that needs to be altered concerning the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this price. When all the electrical components are all in line with the necessary regulations the qualified electrician will give the owner the CoC.
As soon as new electrical modifications have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid?
If the electrical components of the property have been altered you will need an additional CoC certificate this in turn needs to be always kept with the initial CoC.
How long does it take a qualified electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a property?
The size of the property will establish how long the evaluation will take, this might be two to three hours.
