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Electrical COC Inspections in Cape Town
GJS carries out electrical compliance inspections, testing and remedial work for Cape Town homes, rental properties, businesses and completed projects.
Service overview
A certificate must match the installation
An Electrical Certificate of Compliance records that the electrical installation was inspected and tested against the applicable requirements at the time of inspection. It is not simply a form completed without checking the property.
GJS inspects the accessible installation, records defects and explains any remedial work needed. Once agreed work is complete, the affected parts are retested before certification.
Practical support
When an electrical COC is commonly needed
Alterations and additions
New circuits and changes must be included in the compliance position of the installation.
Rental and managed property
Owners and managers use inspection and testing to confirm the condition of installations.
Project handover
Completed electrical work needs testing, labels and supporting documents before handover.
Older installations
Age, previous alterations and poor maintenance can leave defects that need attention.
Solar and backup changes
Inverter and solar work must be coordinated with the DB, changeover arrangements and required documentation.
Why GJS Electrical
Compliance work without shortcuts
Inspection first
The existing installation is inspected and tested before certification is discussed.
Defects explained
Required remedial work is separated from optional improvements where possible.
Repairs tested
Corrected circuits are retested before the installation is handed back.
Project experience
GJS understands compliance in homes, developments, schools and commercial properties.
Registered electrical contractorResidential and commercial experienceTested before handover
Questions clients ask
Electrical COCs FAQs
When do I need an electrical COC?
A COC is commonly required for a property transfer and after certain electrical additions or alterations. Project and landlord requirements can also call for updated certification.
How long is an electrical COC valid?
A certificate remains tied to the installation it covers. New electrical work, later alterations or a change in the installation can affect whether the existing certificate is still sufficient.
What happens if the property fails the inspection?
GJS records the defects and explains the remedial work required. The relevant parts of the installation are retested after repairs.
Does an inverter or solar system affect the COC?
It can. Backup and solar equipment changes how power is supplied and connected, so the DB, changeover arrangement, earthing and documentation need to be checked.
Can you inspect commercial premises?
Yes. GJS carries out compliance-related inspection and remedial work for offices, retail premises, schools, developments and other commercial properties.
Get GJS on the job
Tell us what the property needs.
Send the site details, photos or drawings and speak directly to the GJS team.