SHOULD A SATELLITE DISH BE EARTHED?

Yes, as this is a requirement of SANS 10142 which states that the TV Aerials and Satellite Dishes must be earthed.
TV Aerials and Satellite Dishes, are part of the electrical testing and if it is not earthed a certificate of compliance cannot be issued.

HOW LONG IS A COC VALID FOR AND CAN A SELLER RE-USE AN EXISTING CERTIFICATE TO SELL A PROPERTY?

A CoC is valid for 2YEARS only and a new certificate is required when a property is sold, the certificate must be in place prior to the Agent Listing the property. A buyer can report the seller and the agent if the property is listed or marketed with no valid certificate in place.

CAN/SHOULD THE DSTV TECHNICIAN EARTH THE SATELLITE DISH AND CABLE WHEN INSTALLING IT?

No, only a registered competent electrician can install the earthing to a Satelllite Dish and bond it to the main earth terminal inside the Distribution Board, the technician should advise the owner that it needs to be earthed.

ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE EXPLAINED, GETTING BACK TO BASICS BY SPARKS:

Follow this link for more information by SPARKS: Reference Link: http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/showthread.php/17685-The-Electrical-Certificate-of-Compliance-explained

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