Electrical Certification of Compliance

THE LAW SAYS YOU NEED A ECC BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF YOUR PROPERTY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL!

A Certificate of Compliance (COC) is a document that verifies that the electrical installations such as the plugs, lights, DBboard, geyser and wiring in a home comply with the legislated requirements as detailed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The new regulations also demand that the electrician issuing the ECOC must register with the relevant authorities annually, not once-off as was previously the case.

The electrical certificate covers: 

• All the socket outlets and light switches will be checked.
• Cables from the mains incoming point to the main distribution board.
• All cabling from the distribution boards to switches and plugs.
• All aspects of the main distribution board, any sub boards, circuit breakers, earth leakage etc will be checked.
• Earthing system and connectivity throughout the installation.
• Positioning of electrical equipment 
• Ensuring that all electrical equipment in the installation is approved by SABS or other relevant approvals, and be of the correct type and rating for the application.
• Ensuring that all electrical equipment must be installed in an approved manner.
• Ensuring that all parts of the permanent electrical installation is in good working order.
• Readings will also be taken to ensure that voltages, insulation, earthing, and other values adhere to regulatory requirements.