As a homeowner of a property, you will officially need to supply a genuine CoC certificate in order for the transfer to go through.
The cost of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850, this price is going to depend upon the type as well as the size of the premises.
The Coc certificate costing will only cover the Coc certificate, and if there are any changes to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will have to be paid over and above the cost. A Coc certificate ensures that:
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician
- All electrical circuits are operating correctly and efficiently.
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required rules
What is an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC)?
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to ensure that the electrical work on the property is up to standard and complies with the South African National Standards as specified in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Even before a property can be transferred, it is the owners duty to supply a legal Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical items: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
The certified Electrical contractors have to be certified with the Department of Labour (D.O.L), before providing a CoC electrical certificate, it needs to be approved by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association or the Department of Labour.
See below what is Qualified Electrician will carry out during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC inspection
- Ensure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make certain that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are working correctly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Ensure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the appropriate warnings.
- Ensure there is no damage or wear and tear
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For for how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
A Coc certificate is not valid forever, a purchaser can not give the home 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 changes 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 modifications or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house are still in line with the necessary regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Licensed electricians have to register for CoC annually. Regardless of all the electrical work done, every single electrician will need to register with the relevant authority annually.
If an individual wishes to check the integrity of the electrician executing the electrical work they will need to call the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, they will then receive the electricians registration card as well as their accreditation certificate.
The home seller is responsible to:
Ensuring the property has a legitimate CoC is the home sellers responsibility, the seller of the property will need to arrange an electrical evaluation before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. If new electrical work has been finalized on the house, the seller will be required to get a new ECoC.
Costing of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate varies from R850, depending upon the kind of premises like domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have various costs.
This price will only cover the cost 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 home owner by the licensed electrician when all the electrical components of the house remain in line with the required regulations.
Once new electrical alterations have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any addition or alteration made to the electrical components of a property that currently has a CoC will need a supplementary CoC certificate for the addition or change, always keeping both CoC’s together.
How long does it take a licensed electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a property?
The evaluation could take between two or three hours basing on the size of the property.
