Electrical Inspection, Report towards issuing of Cert of Compliance
Before an Electrical Certificate of Compliance may be issued the following must be done:
1. An Electrical Test, done visually and with Test Instrument must be done.
2. A full report (if any) must be issued, with what was found not to be compliant and a quotation supplied.
The above service costs R950 plus Vat
The issuing of the Certificate of Compliance is R 550.00 plus Vat
For further information contact Rob on : 071 533 64 66 or
email : rob@rsa-electricial.co.za
All new, altered, and temporary electrical installations must have a Certificate of Compliance which includes a Test Report.
All work undertaken and the Test Report must conform to SANS-10142.
SANS 10142-1 is also known as the Wiring Code.
SANS 10142-1 covers the following:
Circuits supplied at nominal voltages up to and including 1000Vac
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Why is an Electrical Certificate of Compliance required when selling a property?
In terms of Regulation 7(5) of the Electrical Installation Regulations (OHS ACT of 1993), a change of ownership cannot take place unless there is a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance.
How long is an Electrical Certificate of Compliance valid?
For the purpose of transfer of ownership, an Electrical Certificate of Compliance older than 2 years may not be used. If any electrical work was done after the certificate was issued, a new Electrical Certificate of Compliance will be required.
What does the Electrical Certificate of Compliance cover?
The Electrical Certificate of Compliance covers: (some examples)
- The Main Distribution Board and any Sub-Distribution Boards
- Socket outlets (Plugs) and light switches
- Wiring – is it in a safe condition and compatible with the circuit breakers in the distribution board
Circuit Breakers protect the conductors, is this the case. - Isolators – have isolators been installed for fixed appliances such as stoves, hot water cylinders (HWC’s), gate and door motors, fans etc.
- Earthing – all metal parts of the installation need to be earthed.
- Bonding – HWC pipes, TV antennae and satellite dishes etc.
- Lighting
- Bathrooms have many regulations
- Swimming Pools, Ponds
- Airconditioners
- Underfloor Heating
- Garden Lights
- Outbuildings
- Earthing
- Voltages, insulation readings, earth loop impedance testing