In answer to a number of questions that have arisen after the publication of this article - New kids on the PE boat building block - some clarity is needed around the skipper ticket requirement. A skippers ticket is referred to as a Ceritificate of Competency (CoC) and tests the competency of an individual to handle a vessel. A Certificate of Fitness (CoF) is issued after inspection of a vessel by a competent authority who certtifies that the vessel is safe to operate within a certain … [Read more...] about When do you require a skippers ticket?
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Electric Fence CoC added to burden property owners
In terms of the Electrical Machinery Regulations of 2011 (the Regulations), issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, an additional compliance certificate is now required where there is a change of ownership of immovable property. This is according to Muhammad Gattoo, Director in the Real Estate practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. “The compliance certificate relates to electrical fence systems. An electrical fence system, as defined in the Regulations, is an electrified … [Read more...] about Electric Fence CoC added to burden property owners

