What is OFTEC?
OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) is the trade body and Competent Person Scheme for the oil heating industry across the UK and Ireland. OFTEC-registered technicians can self-certify installations of oil boilers, tanks and renewable-liquid-fuel appliances. The scheme is recognised under Building Regulations for notifiable oil-heating work. Around 11,000 technicians are currently registered.
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