CORGI and OFTEC are national watchdogs for gas and oil safety in the United Kingdom. Their goals are to make people safer when they use trades people. Therefore both associations are striving to improve standards in the industries and help the consumer find and use safe and competent trades people.
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By maintaining an up-to-date register of qualified gas and oil installers, both CORGI and OFTEC set out to promote the core values of professional service and high standards in safety Recently, registration has become a legal requirement for anyone installing or repairing gas and oil fittings or appliances. So, you can be sure that any work completed by a CORGI and OFTEC technicians will be done competently and safely. Work undertaken in your home will be subject to Building Regulations, which includes any installation, or upgrade work carried out. Building Regulations vary depending on where you in the UK, but generally all work must be notified to your local authority. A CORGI and OFTEC Registered Technician is a 'competent person' under the Building Regulations, and can self-certify all works carried out and takes care of the notification for you. |
http://www.trustcorgi.com/consumers.htmx http://www.oftec.co.uk/consumers/index.htm
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