The oil Firing Technical Association for the Petroleum Industry was launched in April 1991 to construct the frame - work in which the oil firing industry of Great Britain and Ireland could operate with a greater degree of technical expertise.

OFTEC tests and approves oil-firing equipment and controls a register of competent operatives. Under Building Regulations and Technical Document L1, it is a requirement in England and Wakes to have all new and replacement installations, tanks etc approved by planning the manufactures may not apply a guarantee if the installation is not installed by a competent operative.

Self-certification by the competent person negates the need to apply to planning for approval and does meet the manufacturer's requirements. OFTEC is the recognised body for the oil industry.