1Ph Tester Defined - Alternative Supplies COC

🔌 Important Industry Clarification: Issuing of CoCs for 1Ph Testers on Alternative Installations 🔍

The Department of Labour (DOL) has clarified a key industry concern regarding who may issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for electrical installations that include direct current (DC) and Alternative supply components.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Single-phase electrical testers ARE permitted to issue CoCs for installations that include an alternative power source (such as solar PV, generators, or wind turbines), as long as the supply at the point of control remains single-phase.
✅ SANS 10142-1: Annex M does not align fully with electrical installation regulations as it does not refer to the point of control but rather the entire installation.
✅ Regulations focus on the point of control, not on whether circuits include DC components or single-to-three-phase conversions.
✅ Alternative supplies (e.g., PV installations) are not classified as the primary supply but rather as an additional source controlled by the user.

This clarification helps ensure industry professionals are not wrongly excluded from issuing CoCs where they are legally permitted. The full technical breakdown remains unchanged in our official documentation.

For more details, feel free to reach out! Let’s continue working together to uphold industry standards and compliance. 💡⚡

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