COC guide
What is an electrical COC certificate?
Your legal proof that the electrical installation is safe. It confirms compliance with SANS 10142-1 and the Electrical Installation Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
When do you need a COC?
Selling a property
Transfer needs a COC. It may not be older than 2 years.
New electrical work
Additions and alterations need a COC for the work done.
Insurer or landlord asks
A valid COC proves the installation is safe.
Who can issue a COC?
Only a registered electrical contractor. The inspection and tests must be done by a registered person: an electrical tester for single phase, an installation electrician or a master installation electrician.
A blank form or PDF template from the internet is not a COC. It only counts once a registered person has inspected, tested and signed it.
What does a COC look like?
A prescribed certificate form with a test report attached. It shows the property address, the registered person and their registration number, and the test results for your installation.
Inspection checklist
What the electrical COC covers
Everything from the supply cable entering your property, through the main switch, to the last plug point or fixed appliance connection.
- DB boardsMain board and every sub-distribution board.
- Plugs & switchesWorking, secure, no worn contacts.
- WiringSafe, and matched to the circuit breaker sizes.
- IsolatorsStoves, geysers, gate and garage motors, fans.
- EarthingEvery metal part, incl. borehole and pool pumps.
- BondingWater pipes bonded to earth.
Tested on your report: Earth continuity Insulation resistance Earth leakage trip
How it works
From booking to certificate
Fail an item? It goes on your COC report. Fix it, and the certificate is issued.
Book
Pick a time online and pay, or call 087 655 0596.
Inspect & test
A certified electrician checks and tests your installation on site.
Report
Anything that fails goes on your written COC report.
Certificate
Once it complies, your COC is issued.
Book your COC inspectionDomestic inspection R850. Commercial: Quote on request. Visa & Mastercard accepted.