Why is it important to use an OFTEC registered company for heated oil tank installation and maintenance?

As a trusted provider of heating oil tank installation and maintenance, Forecourt Installation Services is registered with the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC), and every single one of our engineers is trained to OFTEC 10-600A for our oil tank installations. OFTEC accreditation is an important qualification to check for if you’re buying a heating oil system or changing your current tank, or even if you’ve moved to a property and inherited a system.

A registered OFTEC engineer will aid you in selecting the type of tank that you need and more importantly, will help you to determine where the oil tank needs to be placed for it to be within UK safety regulations. These regulations help to mitigate environmental and fire risks - OFTEC certified technicians will ensure that your tank meets them, as well as ensuring that its placement complies with building regulations.

Safe service doesn’t end with installation though, as you should have your tank inspected each year by an OFTEC certified technician to make sure that the system is in good working order. Getting the tank checked regularly will mean that any potential problems are spotted early on, which could save a considerable amount of money and effort in the future. It is particularly important to arrange an inspection if you’ve recently moved to a property with a heating oil tank. You don’t want to end up paying the price for the previous owner’s poor choice of tank, or their neglect of proper inspections.

If the tank is found to be in need of replacement, you can rest assured that the new one will be of high quality when you take advantage of our installation services. We stock heating oil tanks from Tuffa, Deso, Atlas, Harlequin, and Envirostore – some of the most reliable names around. Of course, our highly trained staff will help to select the right one for you.

In addition to being an OFTEC registered company, Forecourt Installation Services are members of the Association of Petroleum and Explosive Atmospheres and have achieved Safe Contractor Accreditation. We’re also a proud member of Checkatrade, so you can be confident that trust in our services will not be misplaced.