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Water certificate

"The City's amended Water By-Law, promulgated on 18 February 2011, provides an opportunity for the City to be pro-active and introduce water conservation and demand management measures to ensure sustainability of the water supply to its consumers," says the City's Director for Water and Sanitation, Philemon Mashoko.

All requirements of the Water By-law must be complied with as from the promulgation date. One of the most important changes to the by-law is that a Certificate of Compliance of water installations must be obtained and submitted to the City upon the transfer of any property to a new owner. This applies to domestic, commercial and industrial properties and includes sectional title units.
A suitably qualified and accredited plumber in terms of the South African Qualifications Authority, must certify that:

  • the hot water cylinder complies with SANS 10252 and 10254,
  • the water meter registers,
  • there are no water leaks on the property,
  • water pipes and terminal fittings are correctly fixed in position,
  • no storm water is discharged into the sewerage system, and
  • there is no cross connection between the potable supply and any grey water or groundwater system which may be installed.
The conveyancer, on behalf of the seller/owner, needs to submit the completed and signed form via e-mail to CertificateOfCompliance@capetown.gov.za. The system will not delay the issuing of rates and taxes clearances by the municipality.

For more information call Danie Klopper on 021 590 1488 or down load the Amended Water By-laws and the Water Ceritificate of Compliance





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