If you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through you would definitely need a CoC certificate, this is legal.
The Coc certificate could cost you from R850.00, this costing will be dependent on the size and type of premises.
This cost will basically cover the price of the certificate and any alterations that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this cost. Having a CoC guarantees 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 certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
To guarantee the electrical work on your property is in accordance with the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a document that is needed.
Before a property can be transferred, it is the homeowners duty to supply a legal Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
If your home has the following items: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs you will need a Coc Certificate.
The qualified Electrical contractors need to be registered with the Department of Labour (D.O.L), before providing a CoC electrical certificate, it has to 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 there is no damage or deterioration
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make certain 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 working properly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Ensure that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the correct warnings.
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 changes to the electrical components of the house in the last three months and are in line with the necessary regulations.
Responsibility of The Electrician
Regardless of the electrical work conducted, as an experienced electrician you will need to register with the appropriate authority and for Coc.
To evaluate the status of the electrician who is doing the electrical work you need to consult with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, and you will receive the electricians registration card and the accreditation certificate.
What is the home seller responsible for?
When you sell your property it is your responsibility as a seller to make certain the property has a legitimate CoC, so you would need to arrange an electrical evaluation well before the property may 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.
What is the cost 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 inspected like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
This fee will only cover the price of the certificate and any adjustments that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this price. The CoC will only be given to the homeowner by the licensed electrician when all the electrical components of your home remain in line with the required regulations.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand as soon as new electrical modifications have been concluded?
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 keeping them both together.
How many hours will it take for a qualified electrician to inspect and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a licensed electrician to assess and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The estimation on inspecting the property could take in between two to three hours, the size of the property will establish this.
