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Chapter 10 Domestic fuel systems

4 REGULATORY BODIES THAT

GOVERN THE INSTALLATION OF

FUEL SYSTEMS KEY TERM

Before we investigate the regulatory bodies concerned with the installation of Regulatory body: an
fuel systems and appliances, we must first understand what a regulatory body organisation set up by the
is. Its aims are to protect consumers, and to educate and guide installers in the government to monitor,
ways of good practice. Occasionally, it may be necessary for a regulatory body control and guide various
sectors within industry.
to prosecute, in the interests of public safety, those installers who refuse to
comply with regulations. In the plumbing and heating industry, it is compulsory
to belong to the regulatory bodies if you engage in the installation of either gas, INDUSTRY TIP
oil or solid fuel appliances and fuel supply systems.
● More information can
In the plumbing and heating industry, there are three regulatory bodies related be found on the Gas
to fuels: Safe website at: www.
1 Gas Safe: this is the UK registration body for the installation, maintenance gassaferegister.co.uk
and repair of gas installations and appliances. By law, all operatives engaging ● More information can
in domestic natural gas and LPG installations must be registered with Gas be found on the OFTEC
Safe and must hold various qualifications within the gas industry. website at: www.oftec.
2 OFTEC: this is the registration body for the installation and maintenance org.uk/technicians/oftec-
of oil-fired heating appliances and fuel systems. Registration is voluntary, training-courses-and-
but being a member is considered good practice. OFTEC registration means assessment
that installers are able to self-certify installations without the need for local ● More information can
authority intervention and inspection. OFTEC also administers recognised be found on the HETAS
and authorised training courses for installers. website at: www.hetas.
3 HETAS: this is the official body recognised by the UK Government for co.uk/professionals/
training-courses/
approving solid fuel and biomass domestic heating systems, fuels and
appliances. HETAS also manages a register of approved, competent installers
and servicing businesses, and oversees HETAS-registered training courses.

p Figure 10.8 OFTEC logo p Figure 10.9 HETAS logo

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