You can also find a list of local registered technicians under the oftec. Registered technicians can download all technical book updates, free of charge, from the registered technicians area of the oftec website. All our projects comply withoftec technical book 3 which gives guidance on installation requirements for domestic and commercial oil storage and supply systems for liquid fuels to bs 2869 class c2 kerosene and class d gas oil, bio liquids to en 14214 and bio liquidmineral fuel blends to ops 24, serving fixed combustion appliances. Oftec technical book 4 domestic heating design guide it is not mandatory to purchase these books from ourselves but we can provide them if candidates order them in. Oftec offers a registration scheme for heating technicians which provides significant benefits to all who join. Oftecs role in promoting safe domestic oil storage matthew northcott oftec technical supervisor. Oftec technical book 3 gives guidance on installation requirements for domestic and commercial oil storage and supply systems for liquid fuels to bs 2869. Update 26032020 please note, due to the covid19 pandemic, most training centres have closed temporarily.
Fuel storage systems ltd fire pump, sprinkler pumps fuel. I cant find it anywhere maybe its called something other than complaints procedure anyone know if there is one to print out and put my name on it that. Courses oft10102 please note, our technical books are fully up to date. Oftec represents oil heating manufacturers and training providers in the uk, the republic of ireland and europe. Consistent with oftec technical instruction book 3, it is recommended the base upon which the tank is placed, extends a minimum of 300mm beyond the widest point of the tank. Work notification changes to the building regulations mean that from 30th november 2006, local authority building control must be notified of any oil firing, storage, installation and commissioning works including replacement works undertaken. The situation is being monitored closely and we are providing regular online updates about all the services we are currently able to offer. Underground oil storage oil installer news and views from. Environment agency and defra oil storage regulations for business 2015. The possession of the oftec technical book prior to training and subsequent assessment is mandatory.
Oftec domesticlight commercial commissioning and servicing. Oftec technical book 5 provides generic information about oil, the combustion process and the vaporising burners and related equipment used for domestic space heating, hot water and cooking purposes up to 45kw using liquid fuels to bs 2869 class c2 kerosene. The training must consist of training utilising the current oftec technical book. Where the tank has to be raised above ground level to provide a gravity flow of oil to an appliance the installation should meet oftec. Sep, 2004 the oil firing technical association oftec, the training, standards and registration agency for the oil heating industry throughout the british isles, has recently published three new technical information sheets. All tank bases must be fireproof and capable of supporting the full weight of the tank and its contents when fully laden. A catchpit or integrally bunded tank should be provided in accordance with the recommendations of oftec standard ofs t100 and ofs t200. A catchpit or integrally bunded tank should be provided in accordance with. The valve should be fitted in accordance with the recommendations in section 8. For agricultural installations refer to oftec technical book 3. View our home heating oil page link for more information on delivery. Apr 05, 2011 hi stani are you are still wanting to purchase oftec books 1 to 4 latest amendments and domestic heating design book. Oftec leads the way in the offgas grid heating sector and our aim is to ensure that consumers have safe and efficient heating. Located so as to reduce to a minimum the risk of fire.
These guides provide you with a good amount of background information that will help you work out if oil fired appliances are right for you and your home. Oil storage regulations oftec regulations oftec inspections. The possession of these oftec technical books prior to training and subsequent assessment is mandatory. Our government approved competent person scheme is available to all qualified technicians and this site will.
The oftec website enables you to locate your nearest oftec registered technicians. Fuel system installations fuel storage systems ltd fuel. Finding an oftec registered technician the oftec website enables you to locate your nearest registered technicians. The training must consist of training utilising the current oftec technical books appropriate to the type of work and equipment that the candidate requires to be assessed against. Installation requirements commercial fuel solutions ltd. Where these distances cannot be achieved, the protection measures noted in oftec technical instruction book 3 and british standard bs5410 must be. Hello i need to have a complaints procedure to satisfy oftec the inspector says theres one in the technical section on the oftec site. Oftec technical book one safe working for oil firing and delivery technicians. Detailed oil tank base requirements can be found within oftec technical instruction book 3. Oftec technical book 3 provides a simple and helpful cross check to the above list. It is not mandatory to purchase these books from ourselves but we can provide them if candidates order them in advance and a price of.
Oil tank removal west fuel systems limited goldthorpe. The protection of the environment is a high priority for west fuel systems limited, and we know the importance of regular oil tank inspections as a way of identifying potential environmental issues before they quickly turn into real environmental issues which can result in clean up bills and excessive costs. Oct, 2017 what is a the protection measures noted in oftec technical instruction book 3 and british standard bs5410 must be provided by means of a 30. Oftec technical book 3 gives guidance on installation requirements for domestic and commercial oil storage and supply systems for liquid fuels to bs 2869 class c2 kerosene and class d gas oil, bio liquids to en 14214 and bio liquidmineral fuel blends to ops 24, serving fixed combustion appliances.
Registered technicians needing to print technical book updates should read our handy tips page and dont forget, you must click on the link in the validation email we send you when you create your website account. Oftec technical manual 1 safe working practices for oil firing and delivery technicians. Oftec technical manual 3 installation requirements for oil storage and supply systems. Oftec registered technicians are appropriately qualified and insured, and can also advise on energy efficiency. For all oil, solid fuel and renewable heating users. Oftec technical book 3 gives guidance on installation requirements for domestic and commercial oil storage and supply systems for liquid fuels to bs 2869 class c2 kerosene and class d gas oil, bio liquids to en 142en 14214 and bio liquidmineral fuel. Local authority building control should be contacted before. T19 covers all aspects of the design and construction of oil tank bases t32 offers guidance for the installation of top outlet oil storage tanks, provides.
All category 2 candidates must also undertake training at an oftec approved training centre. Candidates will be given the following oftec training manuals are part of their course. Receive free technical advice for you and your customers. The oil firing technical association oftec, the training, standards and registration agency for the oil heating industry throughout the british isles, has recently published three new technical information sheets. The environment agency can also serve an antipollution works notice to make you. Mar 09, 2016 further information can be gained from oftec technical book 3, section 1. Oil tank replacement oil storage tanks heating oil tank. Oftec registered technicians are appropriately qualified and insured to work oil fired equipment. An oil storage tank sited inside of a nondomestic building must be fully enclosed within a fire resistant chamber. Further information can be found in oftec technical book 3. Further information can be gained from oftec technical book 3, section 1. The relevant oil storage regulations should be observed in all instances. Oftec notes that whilst the document is watermarked this document is out of date and was withdrawn 14122015, it should still be applied as best practice in the absence of alternative. Oftec technical book 4 domestic heating design guide it is not mandatory to purchase these books from ourselves but we can provide them if candidates order them in advance and a price of.
View our home heating oil page link for more information on delivery of home heating oil and purchasing your oil tanks. Constructed to the relevant oftec standard ofs t100 for plastic tanks and ofs t200. Regional control of pollution oil storage regulations. For more information visit domestic section j of the building regs. Login to manage the site email username password remember me login. New technical information sheets from oftec oilfiredup. Nondomestic oil storage the health and safety consultancy. Oftec technical book 3 gives guidance on installation requirements for domestic and commercial oil storage and supply systems for liquid fuels to bs 2869 class c2 kerosene and class d gas oil, bio liquids to en 142en 14214 and bio liquidmineral fuel blends to props 24, serving fixed combustion appliances.
All our projects comply with oftec technical book 3 which gives guidance on installation requirements for domestic and commercial oil storage and supply systems, for liquid fuels to. Oftec technical manual 2 oil firing service and commissioning. Oftec guides to domestic and nondomestic oil storage. For commercial and industrial installations refer to bs5410. Where the tank has to be raised above ground level to provide a gravity. Our installation and maintenance teams have unrivalled experience, expertise and training within this industry with all our installations complying with oftec technical book 3 which gives guidance on installation requirements for commercial oil storage and supply systems. The oftec 201 is for combustion engineers who commission, service and maintain multistage commercial burners. Hi stani are you are still wanting to purchase oftec books 1 to 4 latest amendments and domestic heating design book.
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