Electrical fencing - COC

We perform inspections on the Electrical Fence installations to certify the installation is compliant as per SANS Regulations SANS10222-3: 2011. A Certificate of Conformity will be issued for those installations that fully comply

INSPECTIONS AND COC

An inspection comprises of the following aspects:

  • Wall Height: Minimum wall height of private property to be secured - 1.5 metres
  • Bracket: Upright brackets may be used without any height restriction
  • Angled brackets: Brackets can be angled at no more than 45 degrees out and are to be installed on the inside of the boundary wall
  • Brackets are 3m apart
  • Earth spikes are installed every 30 metres
  • Lightning Protection is installed with 3 x Additional Earth Spikes
  • All HT Cable is Installed conduit with Junction Boxes
  • Correct Height of the Energiser
  • Warning Signs: Electric fencing installed along a public road or pathway shall be securely identified with YELLOW WARNING SIGNS (100 x 200 cm) at intervals not exceeding 10 meters. All gates and access points to have warning signs
  • Electrified Gates: To be capable of being opened/ closed without the person receiving shock.
  • Neighbours: It is not permissible to angle brackets into a neighbour’s property without their knowledge or consent.
  • Hazard: Electrified fences are to be installed and operated so that they cause electrical hazard or entanglement to persons or animals.
  • Barbed wire or razor wire: These shall not be electrified by and energiser.

These are just some of the more basic regulations concerning domestic installations.

Certification Process

We trust that we have answered many of your questions and hopefully given you a better understanding and appreciation of the purpose behind these inspections.

What is the process when requiring these certificates?

You, or your agent even your transferring attorney can request that we perform these inspections for you. Once we have received the request on our CRM System a quotation will be sent for approval, once the client has accepted our quotation we need the following documentation before a inspection will be booked:

  • Copy of the Municipal account
  • Copy of the Signed quotation
  • Full proof of payment

Important information

Unfortunately, we receive no government sponsorship and the seller bears the cost of the inspections.The inspection fees are a consultation fee and are due and payable irrespective of the outcome of our inspection.

The inspections have two possible outcomes, everything is clear and within regulation, if this is the case we will issue the certificate at no additional cost above the inspection fees.

Should the installation not be compliant or within regulation we will issue you a report, with a quote, photos and a report will be sent within 24 Hours on the necessary rectifications.

At this point you may decide to accept our quotation after which we will affect the necessary rectifications and issue the certificate OR You may decide to rather not accept our quotation and make use of another company to affect the repairs AND issue you your certificate.

We cannot issue certificates on the work of other as it is also a guarantee of workmanship and material. If you do decide to make use of another company please ensure that they are qualified and capable of issuing you with a certificate, they may also charge you an inspection fee, leaving you liable for two inspection fees.