With a change in legislation in May 2009, it has since become compulsory for sellers to be in possession of and provide the buyer with a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance or ECOC. Essentially the document certifies that all of the electrical work and any additional installations have been vetted and comply with the regulations stipulated by the South African National Standards. Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that before the current legislative change was made, … [Read more...] about You also need a compliance certificate for your electric fence
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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
