A valid CoC certificate is legally needed if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate costing all relies on the type along with the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00 – R1500+.
The electrical components of the premises will 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 ensures that:
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
- All electrical circuits are functioning correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).
As stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is needed, this assures that the electrical work on the property complies with the South African National Standards.
Even before a property may be transferred, it is the homeowners responsibility to supply a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
If your house has the following items: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs you will need a Coc Certificate.
Prior to an electrical contractor can issue 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 perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC inspection
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are working properly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make certain that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the correct warnings.
- Ensure there is no damage or deterioration
- Make certain the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
Does a COC Certificate expire?
The original CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the home seller will need to request a new CoC certificate, if the Coc certificate is not older than two years you will need 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 are in line with the necessary regulations.
Responsibility of The Electrician
Irrespective of the electrical work done, as an experienced electrician you will need to register with the appropriate authority and for Coc.
The Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour needs to be contacted to review the credibility of the electrician executing the electrical work once that has been done you will then get the electricians registration card together with his accreditation certificate.
What is the duty of the Seller?
When you sell your property it is your responsibility as a home seller to make sure the property has a genuine CoC, so you would need to set up an electrical assessment 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.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The starting cost for an Electrical Compliance Certificate can range from R850, this price will rely on the sort of premises as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
The quoted price will only cover the price of the certificate, if there are any changes to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will need to be paid over and above this price. When all the electrical components of the house remain in line with the required regulations can the qualified electrician issues a CoC.
Once new electrical changes have been completed will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
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 certified electrician to evaluate and provide 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.
