As a homeowner of a property, you will lawfully need to present a genuine CoC certificate in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate costing all depends on the type as well as the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00.
This price will only cover the cost of the certificate and any changes that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this price. Providing a CoC ensures that:
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required rules
- All electrical circuits are operating correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to assure that the electrical work on the property meets standard and adhere to the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The seller of a property has to provide an authentic Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance, in cases where there are electric fences, before the property may be transferred.
If your house has the following components: 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 must be qualified and registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), and this may be approved 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 certain that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are working correctly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Ensure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the appropriate warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make certain the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?
A CoC certificate does not stay valid forever, as a homeowner of a house you can not supply the buyer with the original CoC certificate, you will need to request a new CoC if yours is older than two years, if your CoC is not older than two years you will have to specify that no changes have been made to the electric components of the house in the last three months. This helps to ensure that any changes or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house are in line with the needed regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Trained electricians have to register for CoC yearly. In spite of all the electrical work done, every electrician will need to register with the relevant authority each year.
If you would like to check the status of the electrician completing the electrical work you would need to speak to the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, you will then receive the electricians registration card along with his accreditation certificate.
Duty of The Homeowner
When you sell your property it is your duty as a seller to make certain the property has a valid CoC, so you would need to set up an electrical evaluation prior to the property may be registered in the buyer’s name. If any new electrical work has been done on the house you are requested to get a new ECoC.
What is the price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate could cost you from R850.00 upwards, and this relies on the kind of premises being checked like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
The cost of the certificate is only covered by the fee mentioned, 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 your home are in line with the necessary regulations, then only will the certificate be awarded to the home owner by the licensed electrician.
As soon as new electrical alterations have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid?
Any alterations made to the electrical components on the property that already has a CoC will need another CoC certificate for the additions or changes, thus always keeping them both all together.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a certified electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The estimation on evaluating the property could take in between two to three hours, the size of the property will establish this.
