Question 1

What is SANS 10142-1?

Accepted Answer

SANS 10142-1 is the South African national standard for the wiring of low voltage electrical installations. It is the code an electrical installation is assessed against when a certificate of compliance is issued. Standards are revised over time, so work to the current published edition.

Question 2

Who can issue an electrical certificate of compliance?

Accepted Answer

A registered person, as defined under the Electrical Installation Regulations. Registration requirements and the categories of registered person are set by regulation and change over time, so confirm current requirements with the relevant authority rather than relying on a summary.

Question 3

How do I track my technicians' certifications?

Accepted Answer

Omni Field holds a certification register per team member with issue and expiry dates and uploaded documents, alerts at 90, 30 and 7 days before expiry, and can block dispatching a technician to a job that requires a certification they no longer hold.

Certificate of compliance (CoC)