Plumbing
Confirms your plumbing meets safety standards. A registered plumber inspects and issues the CoC, ensuring compliance before sale or transfer.
Gas
Confirms your gas installations are safe and compliant. A registered professional inspects and issues the CoC before sale or transfer.
Electricity
Confirms your home’s electrical systems meet safety standards. A registered electrician inspects and issues the CoC, ensuring safety and compliance before sale or transfer.
Electric Fencing
Confirms your electric fence meets safety standards. A registered professional inspects and issues the CoC, ensuring safety and compliance before sale or transfer.
Beetle
Confirms your property is free from wood-boring insects. A registered inspector checks and issues the CoC to ensure compliance before sale or transfer.
General Enquiry
Thinking of Booking an Inspection?
If you would like to arrange a compliance inspection for your property, please include the type of inspection you need (electrical, plumbing, gas, beetle, water, or overall compliance) in the enquiry from. One of our team members will review your enquiry and get back to you promptly with next steps, available dates, and a clear quotation.
Alternatively, please fill in the inspection request form.
Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs - Compliance Certificates
Compliance certificates verify that various aspects of a property meet local safety and regulatory standards. They are necessary to ensure that the property is safe for occupancy and to prevent any legal issues during the sale or transfer process.
The seller is responsible for obtaining all necessary compliance certificates before the transfer of property can proceed
No, each type of compliance certificate must be issued by a registered professional specialised in that particular field, such as an electrician, plumber, or pest inspector.
Electrical Compliance Certificate
An electrical CoC covers the safety and functionality of all electrical installations, including wiring, outlets, and electrical systems within the property.
An electrical CoC is generally valid for two years, provided no alterations have been made to the electrical system during that time.
Electrical Fencing Compliance Certificate
The inspection includes checking the electric fence, wiring, and related systems to ensure they meet safety standards and are properly installed.
Yes, any property with electric fencing must have a valid electric fencing compliance certificate to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Beetle Compliance Certificate
A beetle CoC ensures that the property is free from infestations of wood-destroying beetles, which can cause significant structural damage.
A qualified inspector will examine the property for signs of beetle activity, focusing on wooden structures such as floors, roofs, and furniture.
Plumbing Compliance Certificate
A plumbing CoC confirms that the home’s plumbing system, including water supply, drainage, and waste disposal, meets safety and regulatory standards.
Common issues include leaks, improper installations, and non-compliance with local building codes, all of which must be addressed before a CoC can be issued.
Gas Compliance Certificate
The inspection covers gas lines, appliances, and systems to ensure they are safely installed and functioning correctly according to safety standards.
A gas CoC is required for any property that uses gas installations, ensuring safety and compliance before the sale or transfer.
Additional Questions
The time required varies depending on the size and condition of the property, but typically, each inspection and certification process takes a few hours to a couple of days.
Compliance certificates are specific to the property at the time of inspection. They are usually not transferable if significant changes or renovations have been made since the certificate was issued.