These regulations stipulate how you should handle electrical installations on site. They must be read in conjunction with the OHSA. Some of the more important definitions to note are: “Certificate of Compliance”; “Electrical Contractor”; “Electric Installation”; “Installation Work”.
This regulation sets out under what circumstances a certificate of compliance is necessary.
Compliance Obligations?
Every user of an electrical installation must have a valid certificate of compliance (“CoC”) for the installation in the form of Annexure 1.
The CoC must be accompanied by a test report in a format that is approved by the chief inspector.
Every user must on request, produce the CoC for that electrical installation to an inspector, supplier or an approved inspection authority. The abovementioned shall not apply to electrical installations that existed prior to 23 October 1992 and where there was no change of ownership after 1 March 1994.
If there have been any additions or alterations to the electrical installation, then the user must obtain a CoC for the whole electrical installation. If a certificate of compliance has already been issued and an alteration or addition has been effected then the user must obtain a certificate for the addition/alteration.
If an inspection or test has been carried out and a fault or defect has been detected in the electrical installation, then the approved inspection authority or the supplier of the electrical installation may require the user to get a new certificate of compliance.
If it is believed that the fault/defect constitutes immediate danger then steps may be taken to have the supply to the circuit in which the fault exists, disconnected. If it is believed that the fault may be due to negligence then the inspector may report the circumstances in writing to the chief inspector.