Electrical Compliance Certificates Cape Town
An Electrical Certificate of Compliance in Cape Town could be required for a variety of reasons. A COC is needed whenever a property exchange takes place and is sometimes requested by insurers in the event of a claim. While obtaining a C.O.C. Cape Town is relatively simple, it does require the services of a certified and licenced electrical expert.
Electrical work done on your home must be up to code with regards to wiring according to SANS 10142.
In order to give our customers peace of mind, Richie Rich Electrical guarantees that all of our work, including installations and repairs, will adhere to all applicable occupational safety standards in Cape Town.
Make Sure Your Home Is Legal And Secure
In order for a property sale to go through, a compliance certificate is required by law.
To ensure the safety of your electrical system, we conduct a thorough inspection at your expense.
Two-Year Certificate of Compliance
Then, our on-site electricians will give you a quote to fix all the problems, and once we’re done, we’ll give you a 2-year electrical compliance certificate.
You should know that COCs pose a significant risk to homeowners and must be handled in accordance with the laws of Cape Town. You can rely on the expertise of Richie Rich’s licenced electricians to get your certificate of occupancy issued. This compliance certificate may seem unnecessary however it serves a purpouse to shield the buyer and seller from liability in the event of future electrical problems.
When the Sans 10142 wiring code law was passed in 1992 in South Africa.
So, what are we going to do in the compliance audit?
- Be sure to check all of the outlets.
- Verify wiring
- Verify the earth’s current condition
- Do a quick check on the main DB board
- Verify no earth leaks
If you have any questions about your electrical compliance certificate, please get in touch with us so that we can explain further and hopefully be there to ensure your safety.
Without a current Electrical Certificate of Compliance, a transfer of ownership is illegal under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). For this certification to be granted, it is necessary that all electrical work be done in accordance with SANS 10142-1.
Cape Town, and the rest of South Africa, have both made electrical certification an absolute must when buying or selling property. Anyone selling real estate must have a current Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.C. ), and anyone purchasing real estate must do the same. Certified electricians are the only ones allowed to issue Electrical Compliance Certificates in the United States. And that’s where we, as Cape Town’s preeminent electrical contractors, come in. We have a large number of licenced electricians on staff, all of whom have received extensive training and are qualified to issue electrical certificates.
The C.O.C. is not only useful when selling a home, but also serves other purposes. A COC for homeowners is required for any substantial alterations to an existing electrical system. Second, even if there is a fire in your building, you will need a compliance certificate to file an insurance claim. Because of the gravity of the situation, you should have only highly qualified experts work on this document. We are the best candidates for this work because of our many years of experience serving customers in Cape Town.
A property or dwelling must pass electrical testing and inspection before being granted the certificate. This is done to guarantee that the electrical system is installed properly and safely. Our technicians pay close attention to detail, so you can rest assured that the inspections will be conducted in accordance with South African safety regulations. Before issuing the electrical certificate of compliance Cape Town, we will advise on what needs to be fixed if your system does not meet the standard. If you decide to work with us, you can rest assured that your COC Cape Town will be genuine and good in any circumstance.
Here’s how it works:
- Upon successful completion of the inspection, we will issue your COC at no extra charge if the electrical installation is in compliance with the applicable codes.
- We will compile a report and provide you with a repair estimate if the installation is found to be in breach of the SANS code.
- If you decide to go ahead with the repairs after reviewing the estimate, we can set up a time to complete the repairs.
- The Electrical Compliance Certificate will be issued after all necessary repairs have been made.