OFTEC Inspections and How IPU Can Support

OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) inspections are integral to ensuring your fuel storage site is compliant and protected from financial loss and reputational damage. OFTEC promotes high professional standards for technicians and businesses working in the industry and ensures systems are performing well. It also makes sure that it complies with relevant Building Regulations and manufacturer’s installation requirements.

Every site storing diesel needs an annual OFTEC inspection. The industry association governs the inspection and certification of fuel pipework, storage, and pumping systems.

Having regular OFTEC inspections leaves nothing to chance and helps to verify that all registered businesses carry out their work to a high standard. It will also help them meet all regional building regulations and industry best practices. Most importantly, it ensures safety and compliance for fuel storage facilities.

Regular OFTEC inspections are vital for preventing avoidable accidents, and grant protection against litigation if an accident does occur. IPU’s OFTEC inspection services lighten the regulatory and managerial burdens associated with storing fuel. We can not only carry out these checks for you but also help you in several ways:

• Inspections for OFTEC and associated compliance regimes
• Remedial work to improve safety and ensure regulatory approval, such as leak detection and oil tank installation
• Contingency and emergency planning
• Spill response and emergency services

Once we have revealed any structural and procedural issues that could damage your business, we remedy those issues. We can then re-certify you when we have completed the remedial actions that were identified. These can include tank cleaning, installing pipe systems or improving oil storage.

 

Our OFTEC inspection services have three main advantages:

PROTECTING FUEL STORAGE SITES

We check that all tanks, pipework, access, and procedures meet relevant regulations.

AVOID PROSECUTIONS & FINES

By planning for incidents and complying with environmental legislation, we remove the risk of site closures, fines, and prosecutions.

NATIONWIDE COVERAGE

We have highly trained teams of responders based across the UK mainland. You can rely on a fast response when you need it.

 

IPU are the only company you need for services as diverse as fuel testing and spill recovery. We reduce disruptions in the workplace by merging many services into a single visit.

We have over 60 years of experience in the industry, so we are well-equipped for any situation. Competitive pricing and exceptional support have allowed us to evolve into a company our customers want to do business with. They know they will receive first-class support and service every time, no matter where in the UK mainland they are based.

IPU simplifies your life.

To find out more about our OFTEC inspection services and how they can help you, click here.