If you are selling off your property in order for the transfer to go through you would definitely require a CoC certificate, this is legal.
The Coc certificate costing all depends on the type along with the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00.
R850.00 will cover the cost of the certificate only, 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 assures that:
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a qualified electrician
- All electrical circuits are operating correctly and efficiently.
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary rules
See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).
To ensure the electrical work on your property is in accordance with the South African National Standards as stated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a document that is needed.
The homeowner has the task of supplying a legal Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property may be transferred.
Any house with electrical items will be requested to have a CoC, these components will feature the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
All qualified electrical contractors are expected to be certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), prior to providing a CoC electrical certificate, this can be verified by the E.C.A. (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
The following is what a Qualified Electrician will carry out during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make certain there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make certain the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Ensure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Make certain that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
Does a COC Certificate expire?
A Coc certificate is not valid permanently, a buyer can not give the buyer the genuine CoC certificate, if it is more than two years old, and then if it is not older that two years you need to stipulate that no modifications have been made to the electrical components of the ht house in the last three months. The reason for this is to ensure that any changes or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house are still in accordance with the required regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Qualified electricians must register for CoC each year. Regardless of all the electrical work done, every single electrician will need to register with the relevant authority each year.
To evaluate the status of the electrician who is completing the electrical work you need to call the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, and you will obtain the electricians registration card and the accreditation certificate.
Duty of The Seller
It is the home sellers responsibility to ensure the property has as legitimate CoC in addition to arranging an electrical evaluation before the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been finalized, the homeowner will be required to get a new ECoC.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The starting cost for an Electrical Compliance Certificate can vary from R850, this cost will rely on the type of premises as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
The above costing only covers the cost of the certificate, anything that needs to be altered concerning the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this cost. When all the electrical components are all in line with the required regulations the qualified electrician will give the owner the CoC.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid once new electrical changes have been concluded?
Any addition or modification made to the electrical components of a property that currently has a CoC will need an additional CoC certificate for the addition or change, keeping both CoC’s all together.
How many hours will it take for a certified electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the approximated time for a qualified electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
Depending upon the size of the property this could take anywhere in between two to three hours.
