Self-certification – who, what, when and how?
OFTEC explains the range of works that can be self-certified under Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations 2010.
Solid fuel registration
The recent increase in the popularity of wood burning stoves presents a great business opportunity for installers and servicing technicians.
How installers can improve efficiency and keep customers costs down with Firebird
Firebird offers full support for installers to maximise heating systems
Don’t forget to notify!
Changes to the Building Safety Act will increase the potential penalties on anyone who fails to notify building work
When you shouldn’t install an oil boiler
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
Why does the UK choose to abide by EU Regulation?
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now free to make its own rules since Brexit.
Scope of work
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can service, install, or maintain.
Building simplicity with building control
James Shenton, Tuffa’s managing director, talks tank installation
Air source heat pump myths busted
NIBE Energy Systems busts some common air source heat pump myths.
Kinder to the bank balance and the environment
Mark Doyle, general manager of Firebird, discusses boiler efficiency and HVO.
Flue season – a consideration of solid fuel appliance queries
Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances
Future Ready Fuel campaign update
George Eustice intervention raises hope of progress with HVO deployment plan
Into renewables? Get properly qualified!
Thinking about offering renewable installations as part of your existing business?
HVO-ready Rayburn on show in Cornwall
The Rayburn Heatranger has been designed to run on fossil-free liquid fuel straight out of the box.
Future Ready Fuel Campaign
OFTEC and UKIFDA’s Future Ready Fuel campaign has continued to make progress throughout the summer.