oftec registered ???

[triscross]

Simple Question lol. Ive been asked to fix a oil leak on a the supply pipe at the boiler do i need to be oftec registered

 

[Last Plumber]

Simple Question lol. Ive been asked to fix a oil leak on a the supply pipe at the boiler do i need to be oftec registered

No but you do need to be qualified to work on Oil and insured.

 

[heliotrope]

No qualifications required to work on oil.

No need for OFTEC registration.

Just do it!

 

[Last Plumber]

No qualifications required to work on oil.

No need for OFTEC registration.

Just do it!

Is that right?
If so I stand corrected, I always thought you did!
It's always best to know the rules and regs and be competent !

 

[triscross]

Yes I would always check regs for any alterations .
Yes I am competent

 

[ShaunCorbs]

any repair yes heli is right no need for oftec but new boiler / new install you need to be oftec / get it signed off by one

 

[Best]

Repairs am sure to oil leaks would be okay, but there is always a possibility that if a serious leak then developed, no matter who was at fault, what would happen?
Let's say the kerosine seeped into a neighbours, (or worse, a river) and a massive claim started. You go to court knowing it wasn't your fault. Judge, or other legal people ask you - Are you fully qualified to work on oil?

 

[sammathias]

I had this argument with my boss a few years back when he was getting the lads to renew oil tanks and dig up and replace oil lines etc. I refused saying i wasnt qualified to work on oil, mainly hoping he woukd put me through the course. But it seems you dont have to be oftec registered to do said work! Crazy i think.

 

[quality]

Only to sign of with building control which obviously means knowing the regs

 

[Last Plumber]

Judge, or other legal people ask you - Are you fully qualified to work on oil?

Those people would also include your insurance company. That really brings me back to my first point. You really should be qualified. I know that legally there may be nothing written that says 'MUST' be qualified but if you are not, you could come unstuck in the event that something goes wrong.

 

[Old Account]

I was always under the impression you require some sort of certificates to work on oil boilers.

 

[Michael1960]

Repairs am sure to oil leaks would be okay, but there is always a possibility that if a serious leak then developed, no matter who was at fault, what would happen?
Let's say the kerosine seeped into a neighbours, (or worse, a river) and a massive claim started. You go to court knowing it wasn't your fault. Judge, or other legal people ask you - Are you fully qualified to work on oil?

The home owners insurance company would be very impressed with he's diy prowess