An authentic CoC certificate is by law needed if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate costing all relies on the type as well as the size of the premises this may be anywhere from R850.00 – R1500+.
This price will only cover the price of the certificate and any changes that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above this price. Having a CoC ensures that:
- All electrical circuits are functioning 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 rules
What is an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC)?
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a legal document that guarantees the electrical work on your property complies with the South African National Standards as stated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
When selling a property the owner has the responsibility of supplying a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate as well as an electrical fence certificate of compliance in cases where there are electric fences before any property may be transferred.
A house with electrical items will have to have a CoC, this includes the following DBboard, swimming pools, geysers, plugs, wiring and lights.
Prior to an electrical contractor can issue a CoC certificate they need to be certified and certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), and this may be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
A Certified Electrician will perform the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Make certain there is no damage or deterioration
- Make sure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Ensure that switches, sockets and light fittings are working correctly.
- Ensure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?
The initial CoC certificate is only valid for two years, the homeowner will have to request a new CoC certificate, if the Coc certificate is not older than two years you will need to state that no changes 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.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Despite the electrical work performed, as a trained electrician you will need to register with the relevant authority and for Coc.
The Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour needs to be contacted to review the integrity of the electrician executing the electrical work when that has been done you will then acquire the electricians registration card and also his accreditation certificate.
The homeowner is obligated to:
When you sell your property it is your responsibility as a homeowner to ensure 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)?
The cost of the Electrical Compliance Certificate may range from R850. and this is dependent on the type of premises whether domestic, commercial, and industrial properties will have various costs.
The quoted fee will only cover the cost of the certificate, 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 cost. As soon as all the electrical components of your home are in line with the necessary regulations can the certified electrician issues a CoC.
Once new electrical modifications have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any addition or change made to the electrical components of a property which already has a CoC will need an additional CoC certificate for the addition or alteration, always keeping both CoC’s all together.
How many hours will it take for a licensed electrician to assess and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the approximated time for a qualified electrician to assess and issue 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 determine this.
