South Australia's electronic Certificate of Compliance (eCoC) system is free for electrical, gas and plumbing contractors and workers, and the public cannot log in directly. Each trade has its own timing: plumbing within 7 days of completion, gas within 30 days of completion, and electrical work certified before it can be energised then submitted and given to the owner or operator within 30 days. A submitted certificate cannot be edited, so an error needs a replacement.[1][2]
Three workstreams, three sets of timing
Do not treat every trade as 30 days. The timing differs, so check which workstream the job belongs to.
| Work | Timing | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | Within 7 days after completion | Covered plumbing work such as mains and sewer pipework, sanitary drainage, water heaters, backflow and alternative water |
| Gas | Within 30 days of completing the job | Gas pipework, installing or replacing an appliance, and conversions; repair or maintenance of an existing appliance is not covered |
| Electrical | Certify before the installation can be energised, then submit and give to the owner or operator within 30 days | Most electrical work including tests and checks; minor maintenance such as changing a light bulb is not covered |
How the system works for your business
The Office of the Technical Regulator says the system is free for contractors and workers. You register your licence, expiry and contact details. Each job gets a unique job number, you can save progress and attach images, and you email the certificate to the customer or provide a print or posted copy.
Workers are added to the contractor's profile, and other duly authorised agents can complete the contractor section. A submitted certificate cannot be edited, so if you find an error you lodge a replacement.
Three-workstream check you can copy
This is our suggested check, to stop one trade's deadline being applied to another.
Job: [address] Work type: [plumbing / gas / electrical] Plumbing: submit within 7 days of completion = [DD/MM/YYYY] Gas: submit within 30 days of completion = [DD/MM/YYYY] Electrical: [ ] Certified before the installation could be energised: [DD/MM/YYYY] [ ] Submitted and given to the owner or operator within 30 days: [DD/MM/YYYY] [ ] Worker added to the contractor profile [ ] Customer email or print copy arranged [ ] Photos attached [ ] Error found? Replacement certificate lodged on: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Common questions
Official sources
Checked 16 October 2026. Rules can change; use these sources to check the requirements for your job.
Related guides
- What plumbing certificates are required in South Australia?
- When does a NSW electrician submit a CCEW?
Job workflows for electricians.
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