Electrical installations
New or altered fixed electrical circuits.
THE EPAC JOURNAL · CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
The paperwork.
The people. The handover.
Understand how electrical inspection, testing and CoC paperwork fit into your project. Explore the South African form examples and seven illustrated handovers across the services we provide.
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KNOW YOUR DOCUMENTS
South African CoC forms.
A closer look.
These blue and yellow form photographs show examples of South African electrical CoC paperwork. They are reference examples, rather than certificates issued for the illustrated projects.
These references have different printed scopes. The appropriate form depends on the installation, rather than its colour. Your issued documents must relate to the inspected installation.
THE RIGHT DOCUMENT. THE RIGHT SCOPE.
Where does an electrical CoC fit?
An electrical CoC must be issued by a registered person after inspection and testing, with the accompanying test report. The relevant electrical scope depends on your site and the work.
CCTV systems
Fixed electrical supply work; camera and data circuits are a separate scope.
Gate automation
Fixed supply to the gate; motor, controls and operational checks are separate.
Security lighting
Fixed lighting circuits at the property.
Mechanical building services
Electrical supply to plant; mechanical performance, gas and pressure certification are separate.
Solar systems
Associated fixed electrical installation and connection; other approval requirements depend on the site.
Generator services
Fixed wiring and changeover installation; a portable generator alone is a different scope.
Read the Electrical Installation Regulations and the government explanatory notes. Equipment, controls and other specialist approvals should be discussed separately.
From testing.
To a confident handover.
Seven example project settings, showing how electrical documentation can be discussed across our services. Certificates shown are samples.
01 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
Office electrical work. A clear finish.
The challenge: An office refurbishment needs a clear record of the installation work before the client closes the project. Our approach: Plan the inspection and testing, discuss any work still needed, and explain the installation scope recorded in the handover documents.
Electrical scope: New or altered fixed electrical circuits.
Discuss your installation ↗02 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
Protect the property. Understand the power supply.
The challenge: An estate is upgrading its CCTV and wants to understand the electrical work that supports the system. Our approach: Separate the camera and data setup from any fixed electrical supply work, then plan the relevant inspection and documentation with the estate team.
Electrical scope: Fixed electrical supply work; camera and data circuits are a separate scope.
Discuss your installation ↗03 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
A welcoming entrance. A documented installation.
The challenge: A gate upgrade needs its power supply and project paperwork explained to the property owner. Our approach: Identify the fixed supply work and review its handover requirements alongside the gate setup, controls and operating information.
Electrical scope: Fixed supply to the gate; motor, controls and operational checks are separate.
Discuss your installation ↗04 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
Light the grounds. Bring clarity to the handover.
The challenge: A school lighting upgrade needs the new circuits and maintenance information organised for the facilities team. Our approach: Plan inspection and testing of the agreed fixed lighting installation, then walk through its electrical documentation and the lighting layout with the client.
Electrical scope: Fixed lighting circuits at the property.
Discuss your installation ↗05 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
Building services need a joined-up finish.
The challenge: A commercial building is upgrading plant and wants to distinguish electrical supply records from equipment service reports. Our approach: Discuss the plant supply work, the electrical inspection scope and the equipment handover information so each document has a clear purpose.
Electrical scope: Electrical supply to plant; mechanical performance, gas and pressure certification are separate.
Discuss your installation ↗06 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
Solar power. Paperwork that makes sense.
The challenge: A client is planning solar and wants the installation, connection and supporting documents explained together. Our approach: Bring the site details, existing supply and proposed solar work into one discussion, then identify the inspection, testing and other approval requirements for the project.
Electrical scope: Associated fixed electrical installation and connection; other approval requirements depend on the site.
Discuss your installation ↗07 · ILLUSTRATIVE HANDOVER
Backup power. A considered handover.
The challenge: A warehouse is connecting backup power and needs to understand the generator records and fixed installation documentation. Our approach: Review the agreed changeover and fixed wiring scope alongside the generator service information, then plan inspection and explain the documents for the client’s records.
Electrical scope: Fixed wiring and changeover installation; a portable generator alone is a different scope.
Discuss your installation ↗COC · PLANNING GUIDE
A better brief for your CoC enquiry.
Bring the right property details and project records to your first conversation.
Read the planning guideExplore the CoC service ↗