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Q Why do I need an electrical compliance certificate for my house?

A. A electrical compliance certificate is proof that your electrical installation is safe and complies with the rules and regulations as set out in the South African Nation Standards 10142-1.
The law requires that you be in possession of an electrical compliance certificate at all times, as does you insurance company.

Q. An electrician want to do the electrical extensions to my house but he says that he cannot issue me with an electrical compliance certificate.Is this ok?

A. No. It is illegal for anyone to interfere with your electrical installation without having the correct qualifications to do so. This qualification is called a wireman’s license and only a registered electrician with a wireman’s license may do this type of work

Q. Is it possible to issue an electrical compliance certificate for a property where the electricity has been disconnected.

A. No. This is because many of the tests that have to be performed require electrical power, and a connection to the electrical supply, before they can be done.

Q. What’s an earth-leakage and why do I need one?

A. It is a device that provides protection against electric shock. When in the off position it also acts an a disconnector (isolator) and disconnects your distribution board from the electrical supply.
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