ELECTRIC FENCE COC · SILVER LAKES
Questions before you book.
Practical answers for owners, sellers and property managers.
Does every Silver Lakes homeowner need a separate fence inspection?+
Do not assume that. Establish whether there is an electric fence belonging to the property or a shared estate installation. For an estate boundary, ask management which records answer the request before arranging a private attendance.
Can I add electric wires to my garden wall inside Silver Lakes Estate?+
The estate's published architectural rules prohibit members' electric fences within its boundaries. Check the current rules with the HOA before planning any security alteration; a COC is not permission to disregard them.
Should I clear plants touching the estate fence before the inspector arrives?+
Report the location to the estate team and arrange safe professional clearance. Do not reach through, handle or trim against electrified wires. Inspection planning and garden maintenance need to be coordinated.
Can you certify only the part behind my house?+
Explain why that section is being assessed. The inspector must establish the system and proposed certificate scope; a convenient garden boundary cannot be assumed to be an independent installation.
Is the electric fence alarming behind your property?+
Contact estate management with the location and alarm times if it is part of the shared perimeter. They must arrange electric fence fault finding and equipment access. Keep clear of the wires, even where the fence runs beside your garden.
Who can issue an electric fence certificate of compliance?+
A registered electric fence system installer may issue an electric fence compliance certificate after the required inspection and testing. An ordinary electrical COC is a separate document.
Will the inspection fee include repairs?+
Ask for the inspection, any repairs and any return visit to be itemised in the quote. The work required depends on what is found; a price should not assume that the fence will pass before it has been inspected.