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According to Arrive Alive statistics, house fires account for about 1, 500 childhood deaths in South Africa each year. Fires can be caused by dangerous equipment like paraffin stoves, but may also be caused by dangerous electricity connections. Uncertified electricity could be one of the most dangerous hazards in your neighborhood. All homes should have a Certificate of Compliance (COC) issued by a certified electrician. Without one, all electrical connections could be a potential fire hazard or electrocution risk. The Electrical Conformance Board of SA (ECB) regulates all qualified electricians in Southern Africa. According to statistics, fire damage because of appliances and unregistered professionals have increased six times in the past ten years.

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