Plumbing COC (Certificate of Compliance) in Johannesburg

A Plumbing Certificate of Compliance (COC) is required by most Johannesburg municipalities for property transfers, insurance claims and after any geyser or water-installation work. Apple Plumbing & Electrical is a PIRB-registered plumber issuing Plumbing COCs across Sandton, Midrand, Randburg, Fourways and the surrounding Northern Joburg suburbs. We inspect, repair non-compliant items and issue the COC in a single visit where possible.

What we do

Our COC inspection covers everything required under SANS 10254 and Joburg Water bylaws — water meter, isolating valves, geyser installation (T&P safety valve, vacuum breakers, drip tray, overflow piped to outside), all internal pipework, fixtures, isolators and the sewer/stormwater discharge. We document each item, flag any non-compliance, quote remedial work in writing, and reissue the COC once repairs are signed off. The certificate is registered with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) and is accepted by all attorneys, banks and insurers.

Signs you need this service

• You're selling or transferring a property
• Your insurer has requested a COC for a claim
• You've installed a new geyser, solar geyser or heat pump
• You've completed bathroom or kitchen plumbing renovations
• Your existing COC has expired or been lost

When do you need a Plumbing COC?

The situations that require a valid Plumbing Certificate of Compliance.

Our process

1. 1Site inspection against SANS 10254 and local bylaws
2. 2Written list of any non-compliant items with photos
3. 3Quote for remedial work — only what's necessary
4. 4Repairs completed on the same visit where possible
5. 5PIRB-registered COC issued and emailed to you and your attorney

Pricing

Standard residential Plumbing COC inspection R1,800–R2,400. Remedial work quoted separately on site. Most properties need minor remedials (overflow piping, missing vacuum breaker, isolator upgrade) typically R600–R2,500.

Prices are indicative for Northern Johannesburg, 2026. Every job is quoted in writing on site before work proceeds.

Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical

Apple Plumbing is PIRB-registered — your COC is recorded on the national plumbers' database, so attorneys, conveyancers and banks accept it without question. We don't oversell repairs: if the property is compliant, we issue the COC on the spot.

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