In order for the sale of a property to go through you legally need a Coc certificate for the transfer to go through.
The cost of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850, this cost is going to depend on the type as well as the size of the premises.
The electrical components of the premises will will have to be paid over and above the R850.00 which is the cost of the Coc certificate. By having a Coc it assures that:
- All electrical circuits are operating correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a qualified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to ensure that the electrical work on the property meets standard and adhere to the South African National Standards as specified in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The property owner has the responsibility of providing a legal Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property can be transferred.
Any home with electrical items will be requested to have a CoC, these components will consist of the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
All qualified electrical contractors are supposed to be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), before issuing a CoC electrical certificate, 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 that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make sure that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the right warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or wear and tear
- Ensure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?
You will need to get 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 needed regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Annually an experienced electrician needs to register for CoC with the relevant authorities, despite the electrical work carried out.
The Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour needs to be gotten in touch with to check the reliability of the electrician carrying out the electrical work as soon as that has been done you will then obtain the electricians registration card in addition to his accreditation certificate.
What is the responsibility of the Home seller?
It is the homeowners responsibility to ensure the property has as legitimate CoC in addition to arranging an electrical inspection before the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been completed, 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, depending on the kind of premises like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The quoted fee will only cover the cost of the certificate, 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 the house are in line with the required regulations can the certified electrician issues a CoC.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand as soon as new electrical alterations have been concluded?
If the electrical components of the property have been altered you will need an additional CoC certificate this in turn needs to be kept with the initial CoC.
How many hours will it take for a certified electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a qualified electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
Depending on the size of the property this could take anywhere in between two to three hours.
