A genuine CoC certificate is by law required if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.
The Coc certificate costing all relies on the type along with the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00 – R1500+.
The electrical components of the premises will need to be paid over and above the R850.00 – R1500+ which is the cost of the Coc certificate. By having a Coc it ensures that:
- All electrical circuits are functioning professionally and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
- Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required regulations
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a legal document that makes sure that the electrical work on your property complies with the South African National Standards as stated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Before a property may be transferred, it is the owners responsibility to supply a valid Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
Any house with electrical items will be required to have a CoC, these particular items will consist of the DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and even plugs.
Before an electrical contractor can issue a CoC certificate they have to be certified and registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), and this can be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
The list below is what a Certified Electrician will perform during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection
- Ensure there is no damage or deterioration
- Ensure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.
- Make certain the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
- Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are working properly.
- Make sure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
Does a COC Certificate expire?
The original 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 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 modifications or additions made to the electrical component of the house remain in line with the necessary regulations.
Responsibility of The Electrician
As a qualified electrician you will need to register for your CoC yearly. Irrespective of the electrical work performed, every single electrician will need to register with the appropriate authority each and every year.
The Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour needs to be gotten in touch with to evaluate the integrity of the electrician completing the electrical work when that has been done you will then obtain the electricians registration card in addition to his accreditation certificate.
What is the duty of the Home seller?
It is the homeowners duty to make sure the property has as legitimate CoC as well as arranging an electrical evaluation before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. Once the electrical work has been finalized, the homeowner will be requested to get a new ECoC.
The cost of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The cost of the Electrical Compliance Certificate may range from R850. and this depends on the kind of premises whether domestic, commercial, and industrial properties will have various costs.
The cost of the certificate is only covered by the fee mentioned, 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. When all the electrical components of the house remain in line with the required regulations, then only will the certificate be awarded to the house owner by the certified electrician.
Will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand as soon as new electrical changes have been completed?
Any alterations made to the electrical components on the property that currently has a CoC will need another CoC certificate for the additions or alterations, thus keeping them both all together.
How long does it take a qualified electrician to assess and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a property?
Depending on the size of the property this could take anywhere in between two to three hours.
