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That's how it was explained to me Mark, unless its changed, also have to be oftec to install an oil tank or line toofollowing on from this thread is this true you cant install or commission oil if your not oftec but you can service a oil boiler if your deemed competent by obtaining the relevant qualifications? in short oftec to fit or commission but not oftec to service
Don't think they can install tanks or lines Simon?You can install, service and repair with no qualification. You only have to be oftec to commission.
Bit of a joke really, the only trouble is that I'm not laughing.
Don't think they can install tanks or lines Simon?
I agree joke, how would they now about bundling, or min distance from windows, property etc? Needs a shake up IMHO, and I don't do oil, although have done in the past on both domestic and commercial burnersAye, oil tank installation is notifiable. But if there's already one there!
Here...... LP someone in Devon has been nailed for advertising as Heatas approved and has been taken To Barnstaple mag court....search for installer on line it's all there......sad thing is british standards lay down that you need to have the quals and be registered with a governing body (oftec) to carry out any work on oils systems, just as they do for gas and solid fuels but for some reason they have only actual regulations for gas enforced. BUT, if you are prosecuted, they will refer to the british standards for advice as they do with motoring offenses and the highway code (which isnt laid down in law) in order to prove a case of criminal negligense if they see fit. so all the nasty bits are out there ready to get you, and your insurers will be looking at this as well if you arent oftec and you cock up.
i just dont get that its mental
I agree joke, how would they now about bundling, or min distance from windows, property etc? Needs a shake up IMHO, and I don't do oil, although have done in the past on both domestic and commercial burners
basic level3 training tank bunding distances etc.
most oil is in the stcks, so when it goes wrong then damage limitation is a hole in the ground.lol
its environment agency with the biggest bite on this one!!
Here...... LP someone in Devon has been nailed for advertising as Heatas approved and has been taken To Barnstaple mag court....search for installer on line it's all there......
I also think it stupid that oil companies can fill up an oil tank without a care in the world as to how safe that tank is for containing the fuel.
Totally agree how many do you see poorly supported or rotting, lots!
Should have a picture competition, for dodgy oil tanks lolthere was one round here resting on wooden posts, over a drainage ditch, single skinned and rusty!!!
I also think it stupid that oil companies can fill up an oil tank without a care in the world as to how safe that tank is for containing the fuel.
I still believe we should have a private section in this forum and an OFTEC badge.
If we don't show that we appreciate, respect and value our own skills then why should the public view us as any different to Cowboy Joe?
Oftec (or any other governing body) dont have the power to, the law needs to be changed for it to have any effect. The only way of controlling these activities are through the building control and regulations, which aren't designed to assess individuals capabilities.
Its the same for the electrical industry and my bet is there will be more people who die or are injured from electrical installations than from oil.
All these accreditation bodies are taking your money for allowing you to wear a badge, the only people who are scrutinised are its members, and everyone else is free to do as they please. The only real way of the current system working is for the public to act responsibly and only use tradesman belonging to schemes like oftec. I think a lack of understanding from the customers, along with the temptation of saving a few quid are the main problems that need addressing.
In France it is the customers responsibility to ensure the tradesman you pay are accredited, failure could result in a hefty fine, maybe not such a bad idea?
I can see OFTEC reading this thread and taking notes.
NOT.
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