What Is an Electrical Certificate of Compliance in SA?
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An electrical certificate of compliance is a legal document that a licensed electrician completes to show electrical work has been done and checked. In South Australia it is made electronically (an eCoC) and sent to the owner of the installation. Keep your copies, as buyers, insurers and later electricians may ask for them.
Over 100 jobs for home owners in the 12 months to October 2026 involved a certificate of compliance.
What a certificate of compliance is
When a licensed electrician does electrical work at your home, they have to certify it. The certificate records what was done, where, and who did it.
The Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR), part of the SA Government, explains that plumbing, gas fitting and electrical work in South Australia must be certified using an electronic certificate of compliance, called an eCoC. These are legal documents required by law.
Who completes it and who receives it
Your electrician completes and submits it through the OTR online system. You cannot log in to that system yourself. Instead, you receive your copy from your electrician, usually by email, or by post if you do not have email.
According to the OTR, an electrical certificate must be certified before the installation is made available for energisation. It must then be submitted and provided to the owner or operator of the installation within 30 days.
What kind of work needs one
The rule covers electrical work in general, not only big jobs. For home owners that usually means new circuits and power points, switchboard work, lights, smoke alarms and appliance connections. If you are not sure whether a task needs one, ask us before the work starts.
Small things like changing a plug-in globe or plugging in an appliance are not electrical installation work.
Why it matters to you
- It is proof the work was done by a licensed person.
- Buyers and their advisers may ask for certificates when you sell.
- A later electrician can see what was done.
- It keeps a record against the property, not just against you.
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What to do with it
- Read the certificate when you get it and check the address and work described.
- Save the email in a folder and keep a printed copy with your house papers.
- Pass copies on to a buyer if you sell.
- Ask your electrician if anything does not look right.
Buying a house and need earlier certificates?
The OTR says new property owners and other interested parties can request copies of previously issued certificates from the previous owner, or contact the OTR in the first instance. Details are on the OTR page for electronic certificates of compliance on the Energy and Mining SA website.
If you are about to buy, a pre-purchase electrical inspection can show what the wiring and switchboard look like today.
What we do
When we complete work that needs a certificate, we issue it through the system and you receive it from us. Not sure the person you hired is licensed? See our guide on how to check an electrician's licence. If you cannot find a certificate for past work, call 0482 099 388 and we will point you in the right direction.
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Common questions
What is an eCoC?
An eCoC is an electronic certificate of compliance. It is the legal record of plumbing, gas or electrical work, completed online by the licensed tradesperson.
Can I log in and get my own certificate?
No. The OTR says members of the public cannot directly access the system. You receive your copy from your electrician, normally by email.
How long do I wait for the certificate?
For electrical work, the OTR says it must be provided to the owner or operator within 30 days after being certified.
What if I have lost my certificate?
Ask the electrician who did the work. If you are a new owner, you can request copies from the previous owner, or contact the OTR.
Do I need one to sell my house?
We cannot give legal advice on selling. Buyers often ask for evidence of electrical work, so keep your certificates, and ask your conveyancer what applies to you.
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