If you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through you would need to have a CoC certificate, this is legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All being dependent on the size along with the type of premises the CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This cost will basically cover the price of the certificate and any alterations that need to be made to the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this cost. Providing a CoC guarantees that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Your property has been earthed and bonded correctly by a certified electrician<\/li>
Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required rules<\/li>
All electrical circuits are functioning correctly and efficiently.<\/li>
Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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What is an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is needed, this guarantees that the electrical work on the property complies with the South African National Standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even before a property can be transferred, it is the homeowners duty to supply a legal Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A house with electrical items will need to have a CoC, this features the following DBboard, swimming pools, geysers, plugs, wiring and lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before an electrical contractor can issue a CoC certificate they must 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Qualified Electrician will carry out the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ensure there is no damage or wear and tear<\/li>
Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.<\/li>
Ensure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.<\/li>
Make certain that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch<\/li>
Make certain that switches, sockets and light fittings are working correctly.<\/li>
Inspect that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.<\/li>
Ensure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the appropriate warnings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n