As an owner of a property, you will legally need to provide a genuine CoC certificate in order for the transfer to go through.
All being dependent on the size as well as the kind of premises the CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850.00.
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 need to be paid over and above the cost. A Coc certificate guarantees that:
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a qualified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
- All electrical circuits are functioning 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 assure that the electrical work on the property meets standard and complies with the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The homeowner has the responsibility of supplying an authentic Electrical Compliance Certificate and an electrical fence certificate of compliance if there is an electric fence before the property can be transferred.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical items: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
All qualified electrical contractors are expected to be certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), before issuing a CoC electrical certificate, this may be verified 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 there is no damage or deterioration
- Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make sure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Ensure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure that switches, sockets and light fittings are working properly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make certain that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the appropriate warnings.
How long is a COC Certificate valid for?
A CoC certificate does not stay valid permanently, as a seller of a house you can not provide the home buyer with the genuine CoC certificate, you will need to apply for a new CoC if yours is older than two years, if your CoC is not older than two years you will have to specify that no modifications have been made to the electric components of the house in the last three months. This helps to guarantee that any modifications or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house are in line with the necessary regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
As an experienced electrician you will need to register for your CoC yearly. Despite the electrical work done, every electrician will need to register with the relevant authority yearly.
If you wish to review the status of the electrician carrying out the electrical work you would need to consult with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, you will then be given the electricians registration card and also his accreditation certificate.
What is the duty of the Home seller?
It is the homeowners duty to ensure the property has as genuine CoC in addition to setting up an electrical inspection well before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been finalized, the home seller will be requested to get a new ECoC.
What is the cost of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
Electrical Compliance Certificate ranges from R850, being dependent on the sort of premises for example, domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The quoted fee will only cover the price of the certificate, if there are any adjustments to be made to the electrical components of the premises this will need to be paid for over and above this cost. As soon as all the electrical components of your house remain in line with the required regulations can the qualified electrician issues a CoC.
As soon as new electrical changes have been completed will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any modifications 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 all together.
How many hours will it take for a certified electrician to evaluate and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the approximated time for a licensed electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The size of the property will determine how long the assessment will take, this might be two to three hours.
