A valid CoC certificate is legally needed if you are selling your property in order for the transfer to go through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Coc certificate costing all depends upon the type along with the size of the premises this could be anywhere from R850.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R850.00 will pay for the cost of the certificate only, if there are any modifications to be made to the electrical components of the premises, this will need to be paid over and above the cost. A CoC assures that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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All electrical circuits are functioning professionally and efficiently.<\/li>
Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.<\/li>
Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a qualified electrician<\/li>
Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the necessary regulations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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See below what an Electrical Compliance Certificate is (ECoC).<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) document is to assure that the electrical work on the property meets standard and adhere to the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even before a property may be transferred, it is the owners responsibility to provide 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 consists of the following DBboard, swimming pools, geysers, plugs, wiring and lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to providing a CoC electrical certificate, certified electrical contractors must be certified with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), this may be inspected by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association or the Department of Labour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Qualified Electrician will perform the following during an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) inspection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Make certain that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch<\/li>
Make sure that switches, sockets and light fittings are operating properly.<\/li>
Check that the premises are earthed and bonded properly.<\/li>
Make certain that the switch box is labelled correctly and includes the correct warnings.<\/li>
Make certain there is no damage or wear and tear<\/li>
Make sure the kind of wiring system is safe and in good condition.<\/li>
Make sure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n