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Electrical compliance explained
Guides on electrical compliance in South Africa, written for property owners, sellers and landlords. Every technical guide is reviewed by a Registered Person before it is published, and general information is never a substitute for advice on your specific installation.
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Property sales and transfers
Electrical CoC for Selling a Property in South Africa: A Seller’s Checklist
Selling a property? Learn when the electrical CoC is needed, how the two-year transfer rule works, what the inspection covers and how to avoid delays.
Read the guideProperty sales and transfers
What Happens If a Property Fails an Electrical CoC Inspection?
Understand defect reports, repair quotes, urgent hazards, re-testing and when a registered person can issue the electrical CoC.
Read the guidePricing and booking
Electrical CoC Cost in Gauteng: Inspection Fees, Repairs and Quotes Explained
See how electrical CoC pricing works in Gauteng, what an inspection fee may include, why repairs are separate and how to compare quotes properly.
Read the guideCompliance and regulations
How Long Is an Electrical CoC Valid in South Africa?
An electrical CoC does not simply expire every two years. Learn the property-transfer rule, how alterations affect records and when to arrange an inspection.
Read the guideFaults and safety
Why Does My Earth Leakage Keep Tripping?
Earth leakage keeps tripping? Learn what the protection is doing, common fault categories, safe observations and when to book urgent electrical fault finding.
Read the guideFaults and safety
Is Your Distribution Board Unsafe? Warning Signs and Upgrade Decisions
Learn the warning signs of an unsafe DB board, when to stop using it, what an electrician checks and how to decide between repair and an upgrade.
Read the guideFaults and safety
Burning Smell, Sparks or a Hot Plug: What to Do Immediately
Smell burning, see sparks or find a hot plug? Follow safe first steps, know what not to touch and when to call emergency services or an electrician.
Read the guideSolar and inverters
Solar and Inverter Compliance in Gauteng: CoCs, SSEG Registration and Documents
Understand the difference between an electrical CoC and SSEG registration, the documents commonly needed and how Eskom and municipal processes differ.
Read the guideElectric fences
Electric Fence CoC in South Africa: When You Need One and Who May Issue It
Learn when an electric-fence-system certificate is required, how it differs from the property electrical CoC and who is allowed to issue it.
Read the guidePower supply
Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Electricity in South Africa
Compare single- and three-phase electricity, typical uses, safe ways to identify your supply and when to request a load or compliance assessment.
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