Electrical Inspections

Electrical inspections are the most detailed of all compliance checks.
They follow the full SANS10142-1:2020 standard, along with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Your Electrical Certificate of Compliance covers the fixed electrical installation—from where the main supply enters the property to all points of consumption, such as plug sockets and connection points for fixed appliances.

What’s not covered:
The certificate does not include the appliances themselves (fixed or movable), only how they are connected.
Fixed appliances include items like stoves, geysers, pool pumps, air conditioners, garage motors, gate motors, and pool lights.

The goal is to ensure the installation is safe, correct, and fully operational.

What we inspect:

  • Main distribution boards: correct connections, breaker ratings, cable sizes, earth leakage function, and proper labelling

  • Plugs and switches: must work properly, be correctly wired, securely installed, and earthed if metal

  • Fixed appliances with exposed metal: must be correctly earthed

  • Appliance connections: must follow approved connection methods based on load and type

  • Electrical tests: insulation resistance, PSC (Prospective Short Circuit), loop impedance, and voltage checks

  • Wiring: correct rating, colour coding, and suitable for its application

  • Lighting: every room must have at least one working light, with the correct fittings for areas like bathrooms

  • Positioning: no electrical points or fittings are allowed in unsafe areas like near showers or baths

  • Device compliance: all components must be correctly rated, properly installed, and approved for use

  • Temporary setups that appear permanent must also comply—extension cords cannot replace proper installations

LP Gas Inspections

All Pro Compliance Certificates Experts performs inspections on LP gas pipeline installations to confirm they meet the standards set out in SANS 10087-1:2008.
If the installation is fully compliant, we issue a Certificate of Conformity.

What we inspect:

  • Cylinder storage meets all safety zone regulations

  • SABS-approved piping is used and installed correctly

  • Isolation and emergency shut-off valves are in place

  • Adequate ventilation is provided at the cylinder and inside the property

  • SABS-approved appliances are correctly connected to the gas system

  • A full pressure leak test is carried out to confirm system continuity

  • All installed equipment is registered with the LP Gas Association

Additional compliance checks:

  • No electric motor or switch box may be within 5 metres of the cylinder storage area

  • Only specialised gas piping may be used—standard plumbing piping is not allowed

  • Warning signs and shut-off valve signs must be clearly visible

  • Pipes running through walls or under floors must be installed without joints and in line with regulations

  • Flexible gas hoses must be SABS-approved and may not exceed 2 metres in length

  • Cylinders must not be stored in a garage

  • The storage area must be well ventilated and located on a level surface

  • Cylinders must be properly secured with a chain system or gas cage

  • All materials, pipes, and appliances used must be SABS and SANS approved

Special rule for thatch roof houses:
Gas cylinders must be stored behind a purpose-built fire wall and at least 3 metres from the edge of the thatch roof.

Types of gas installations that require a COC:

  • Built-in gas braais and fireplaces

  • Gas hobs and stoves (4-, 5-, or 6-plate)

  • Gas geysers and water heaters

  • Gas pizza ovens

  • LP gas generators

  • Boiling tables

  • Outdoor cylinders piped to indoor appliances

Internal Installations (Single Cylinder in Kitchen)

This setup is cost-effective with minimal pipework, but must still meet specific requirements:

  • Rubber hose (orange gas pipe) cannot pass through any partition

  • A brass cupboard bush must be used where the pipe enters a cabinet

  • Plug points must not be installed directly above the gas hob

  • Airflow must be allowed through the cupboard

  • Service and shut-off valves must be installed and accessible

  • Clear warning signs must be displayed

  • Proper ventilation is essential for all indoor gas setups

Electric Fence Inspections

All Pro Compliance Certificates Experts carries out inspections on electric fence installations to ensure they meet the requirements of SANS 10222-3:2011.

If your installation is fully compliant, we issue a Certificate of Conformity.

What we check during an electric fence inspection:

  • Wall height: Boundary walls must be at least 1.5 metres high

  • Brackets:

    • Upright brackets may be used with no height limit

    • Angled brackets must not exceed 45 degrees and must face inward

    • Brackets must be spaced no more than 3 metres apart

  • Earthing:

    • Earth spikes are required every 30 metres

    • Lightning protection must include three additional earth spikes

  • Cabling:

    • All high-tension (HT) cable must be installed in conduit and connected using junction boxes

  • Energiser:

    • Must be installed at the correct height and be properly enclosed

  • Warning signs:

    • Yellow warning signs (100mm x 200mm) must be installed every 10 metres along public roads or pathways

    • All gates and access points must display warning signs

  • Electrified gates:

    • Must be able to open and close safely without risk of shock

  • Neighbours:

    • Brackets must not be angled into a neighbour’s property without their written consent

  • Safety:

    • Fences must not pose a hazard or risk of entanglement to people or animals

  • Prohibited materials:

    • Barbed wire or razor wire must never be electrified

These checks ensure your electric fence installation is safe, legally compliant, and ready for certification.

Plumbing Inspections

All Pro Compliance Certificates Experts carries out inspections on plumbing installations to confirm compliance with key national standards, including:

  • SANS 10254

  • SANS 10252 (Parts 1 and 2)

  • SANS 10400

  • SANS 1307

If your installation meets all requirements, we issue a Certificate of Conformity.

What the Plumbing COC covers:

The certificate confirms that your plumbing system is safe, compliant, and installed to approved standards.
It includes water supply systems, drainage, geysers, and solar water heaters.

Key standards we check against:

  • SANS 10254 – Covers installation, maintenance, and replacement of hot water systems (geysers), requiring certification from the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB)

  • SANS 10252-1 – Covers water supply installations in buildings

  • SANS 10252-2 – Covers drainage systems for buildings

  • SANS 10400 – Ensures the overall design, safety, and functionality of plumbing systems

  • SANS 1307 – Applies to solar water heating systems, ensuring quality in storage tanks and solar collectors

We also verify that solar water heating systems meet SANS 10106, where applicable.

Your plumbing system must meet both safety and performance criteria before a COC can be issued.

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