Why do I need a compliance certificate if I am selling a house ?

• It is the Law to protect the buyer

• Even if you sell your house voetstoets, you will still need a compliance certificate

• If you do not have the certificate, the transfer process can be held up

Why was this not required when I bought a house ?

• This has been required since the Sans 10142 wiring code law came in to    effect. 

What do you check ?

• We do the following checks and should there be any problems, we are qualified to correct
    them according to regulations. Once regulations have been met we will issue your certificate

• Determine earth status
       In the past metal pipes were used to earth. Today however plastic pipes are
       used and our instrumentation will determine your earth status.

• Check main distribution board
       That the size of the wire is rated to the correct size of the circuit breaker.
       Every size cable has a specific amperage rating that needs to be matched to
       the circuit breaker.

• Check the earth leakage
       Does it trip when required.

• Check all plugs, switches and light fittings
       To ensure the polarity earthing is correct.
       Incorrect polarity has been known to be fatal - deaths have been recorded.

• Check cabling
       That all joins and connections are correct have safe insulation.