16/01/2017
How to assist in your Plumbing and Electrical Certificate of Compliance Inspections.
These might seem like small things, but at the end of the day, you will save a good couple of hours on labour costs.
Plumbing: Ensure that your taps inside and outside are not leaking.
Ensure your toilet isn't leaking. Ensure that all pipes are saddled.
Electrical: Ensure that all light globes are working.
Ensure that all switches and plugs are not cracked or rusted.
There are so many rules and regulations when it comes to the plumbing and electrical certificates.
We at Certified understand your stress of selling your old home and purchasing your new one.
How does our billing work?
You can either settle the invoice within 24 hours of receiving it and receive a 10% discount, or you can have your attorneys settle the invoice on transfer. (no longer than 90 days of invoice being issued)
We do not add any mark up on our materials.
So, Why do you need certificates of compliance and what are they?
If your home has fitted gas appliances, you will need a Gas Certificate of Compliance in order to comply with the Pressure Equipment Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act which came into effect on 1 October 2009. The gas certificate is valid for 5 years.
ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
It is compulsory to be in possession of a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance when selling your home.
The electrical certificate of compliance is valid for two years and only needs to be done when selling your apartment or house. There is no need to have this done every two years.
The Certificate of Compliance verifies that the electrical work and installations are up to standard with the regulations required by the South African National Standards.
Feel free to browse through the Electrical Installation Regulations. under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993)
WATER INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
If your property falls under the City of Cape Town municipal area, you will need to have a plumbing certificate of compliance.
The reason for the water certificate of compliance is to limit water wastage and protect buyers from high water bills should there be any leaks on the property.
The Certificate of Compliance covers the water meter inspection, the correct installation of geysers and the correct discharge of storm water (which must not go into the sewerage system) IT also ensure that the portable water supply is completely separate from any grey water or ground water systems.
Feel free to read the City's Water By Laws which came into effect in 2010
You will need the Water Installation Certificate of Compliance before transfer can take place.
BEETLE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
There is no actual law that is required for this certificate of compliance to be done.
The Beetle Certificate of Compliance has become standard practice and is often a condition written into the offer to purchase in coastal areas, although it isn't required for Sectional Title properties or where the property is located in land where beetle and woodborer problems are less common.
Many banks and insurance companies will require a beetle certificate of compliance when a property is transferred to a new owner. The beetle certificate is valid 3 months
It is always important to have all your ducks in a row when selling your house. Getting these Certificates of Compliance in order before putting your home on the market will make the transfer process go a lot more smoothly and speed the transaction up.
Call Nicolette: 021 851 9199 to schedule your inspections.
