In order for the sale of a property to go through you officially require a Coc certificate for the transfer to go through.
The price 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.
This price will only cover the cost of the certificate and any changes that may need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this cost. Providing a CoC guarantees that:
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a certified electrician
- All electrical circuits are functioning professionally and efficiently.
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to guarantee 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.
Before a property can be transferred, it is the homeowners duty to supply a genuine Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
Any house with electrical components will be required to have a CoC, these particular components will consist of the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
Prior to issuing a CoC electrical certificate, qualified electrical contractors need to be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), this can be inspected 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
- Ensure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating properly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Ensure that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the right warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make certain the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
A CoC certificate does not stay valid forever, as a seller of a house you can not supply the buyer with the genuine CoC certificate, you will need to get a new CoC if yours is older than two years, if your CoC is not older than two years you will need to specify that no modifications 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 necessary regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Despite the electrical work conducted, 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 called to evaluate the integrity of the electrician carrying out the electrical work as soon as that has been completed you will then obtain the electricians registration card in addition to his accreditation certificate.
The homeowner is obligated to:
It is the duty of the home seller to make certain the property has a valid CoC, well before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name they will need to set up an electrical evaluation. If any new electrical work has been done on the house the home seller must get a new ECoc.
What is the cost of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate can cost you from R850.00 upwards, and this depends upon the kind of premises being evaluated like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
The above costing only covers the price of the certificate, anything that needs to be changed regarding the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for 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.
As soon as new electrical modifications have been completed will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid?
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 first CoC.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the expected time for a licensed electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The size of the property will determine how long the inspection will take, this can be two to three hours.
