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Electrical Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
The South African Electrical Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is issued by a registered person on completion of electrical installation work — a new installation, an addition or alteration, or ahead of a change of ownership. It certifies that the installation complies with SANS 10142-1 (The Wiring of Premises) and the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009, and is a legal requirement for every property sale in South Africa.
SANS 10142-1 (The Wiring of Premises); Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009 made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993Valid: No fixed expiry — remains valid unless further electrical work is carried out on the installation
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What it covers
- Installation address, client details, and reason for CoC (new installation, addition/alteration, or change of ownership)
- Earthing system (TN-C-S, TN-S, TT) and supply characteristics
- Distribution board make, type, and main switch rating
- Earth leakage unit (ELU/RCD) trip and sustain test results
- Circuit schedule with cable sizes, protective devices, insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity
- Registered person's name, registration number, and signature
Who needs a Electrical CoC?
Registered persons (electricians) carrying out installation work
Conveyancers and property sellers needing a CoC for transfer
Landlords and homeowners after electrical additions or alterations
Electrical contractors registered with the Department of Employment and Labour
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Frequently asked questions about Electrical CoC
Who can issue an Electrical Certificate of Compliance in South Africa?
Only a "registered person" — an electrician registered with the Department of Employment and Labour under the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009 — may legally issue a CoC. A builder, plumber, or unregistered electrician cannot issue one, even if they carried out the work.
Do I need a new CoC every time I sell my house?
Yes. An Electrical CoC is a mandatory legal document for every property transfer in South Africa — the sale cannot be finalised without a valid one covering the property's electrical installation, generally accepted by conveyancers if issued within the last two years and no further work has since been done.
Does a CoC expire?
A CoC itself does not carry a fixed expiry date in SANS 10142-1 — it remains a valid record of the installation at the time of issue unless the installation is subsequently modified, altered, or repaired, at which point a new CoC (or supplement) is required.