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 costing all depends upon the type as well as the size of the premises this may be anywhere from R850.00 – R1500+.
The Coc certificate costing will only cover the Coc certificate, and if there are any modifications to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will will have to be paid over and above the cost. A Coc certificate assures that:
- 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
- All electrical circuits are operating professionally and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
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 stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
When selling a property the owner has the duty of providing a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance in cases where there are electric fences before any property may be transferred.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical components: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
The certified Electrical contractors have to be certified with the Department of Labour (D.O.L), prior to supplying a CoC electrical certificate, it needs to be certified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association or the Department of Labour.
The list below is what a Qualified Electrician will carry out during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating correctly.
- Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make sure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the correct warnings.
- Make sure there is no damage or wear and tear
- Ensure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how long is a COC Certificate valid for?
The initial CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the seller will have to apply for a new CoC certificate, if the Coc certificate is not older than two years you will have to state that no modifications have been made to the electrical components of the house in the last three months, this is to make sure that if there are any changes or additions made to the electrical component of the house are in line with the necessary regulations.
Electricians responsibilities
Despite the electrical work performed, as a qualified 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 gotten in touch with to evaluate the reliability of the electrician executing the electrical work when that has been completed you will then receive the electricians registration card and also his accreditation certificate.
The seller is obligated to:
It is the responsibility of the homeowner to make sure the property has a valid CoC, before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name they will need to arrange an electrical inspection. If any new electrical work has been done on the house the home seller must get a new ECoc.
The price of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The starting price for an Electrical Compliance Certificate can range from R850, this cost will depend upon the kind of premises as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different 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.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still be valid as soon as new electrical changes have been completed?
If the electrical components of the property have been altered you will need an additional CoC certificate this in turn needs to be always kept with the initial CoC.
How many hours will it take for a qualified electrician to assess and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a certified electrician to inspect and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The assessment could take in between two or three hours depending on the size of the property.
