OFCERT
What is the OFCERT® scheme?
OFCERT® is a voluntary scheme administered by OFTEC to licence and identify products that have been designed to comply with recognised performance standards (e.g. OFTEC Standards) and are manufactured under an approved quality management system, such as ISO 9001.
Who can obtain an OFCERT® licence and how much does it cost?
OFCERT® licences are administered to OFTEC members free of charge and are also available to non-OFTEC members on an annually renewed basis.
The non-OFTEC member cost for each licence, per annum, is as follows:
| Product | OFTEC Standard | Cost (1 licence, p/a) |
| Oil pressure atomising nozzles for use with Kerosene | OFS E100 | £200 + VAT |
| Capillary type remote acting fire and overheat valves for use with oil supply systems connected to fixed combustion appliances | OFS E101 | £200 + VAT |
Gauges for use with domestic oil supply tanks | OFS E103 | £200 + VAT |
| Filters, strainers and water separation devices for use with liquid fuel supply systems | OFS E104 | £150 + VAT |
| Overfill alarms and overfill prevention devices for use with domestic oil supply tanks | OFS E105 | £150 + VAT |
Polyethylene oil storage tanks and tank bunds for distillate fuels | OFS T100 | £545 + VAT |
Steel oil storage tanks with and without secondary containments for use with distillate fuels, bio-fuels, lubrication oils and waste oils | OFS T200 | £2,200 + VAT |
De-aerators – Minimum requirements and testing | OPS 23 | £200 + VAT |
How do you obtain an OFCERT® licence?
- Typically, to obtain an OFCERT® licence, the manufacturer will need to:
- Design a product to comply with an OFTEC Standard
- Get it verified as meeting/surpassing the requirements of the OFTEC Standard by a third party
- Read and comply with the OFCERT scheme rules.
Provide the following to OFTEC:
- A completed application form (found at the back the relevant OFTEC Standard)
- Evidence of third-party verification (e.g. a test house certificate and associated test report)
- A quality management certificate (UKAS, INAB or equivalent to ISO 9001).
- In the case of non-OFTEC member, submit payment to OFTEC for an annual licence.
- Await receipt of an OFCERT® certificate for the product in question.
How do you obtain an OFTEC Standard?
OFTEC Standards are available free of charge to OFTEC members. Non-OFTEC members and non-OFTEC registered technicians are charged £150 per standard, including VAT and P&P. OFTEC registered technicians benefit from a 20% discount and therefore, are charged £120, including VAT and P&P, per standard. To order your copy, contact OFTEC Direct on 01473 626 298 option 2
Where can you get a product tested?
OFTEC currently has two ‘associate member’ test houses:
For polyethylene fuel storage tanks:
Impact Solutions
16 Abbotsinch Road
Grangemouth
Scotland
FK3 9UX
Tel: +44 (0) 1324 489 182
E-mail: info@impact-solutions.co.uk
For liquid fuel-fired equipment/components:
Kiwa GASTEC at CRE
The Orchard Business Centre
Stoke Orchard
Cheltenham
Glos
GL52 7RZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 677 877
Fax: +44 (0) 1242 676 506
E-mail: gastecenquiries@kiwa.co.uk
How are OFCERT licence products marketed by OFTEC?
Once an OFCERT licence is issued, the relevant product and its associated licence number are added to the OFTEC Equipment directory. To view the latest version, click here.
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Need assistance?
If you need assistance, you can call OFTEC between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
You can email:
Phone OFTEC:
T: 01473 626 298, option 5 (UK)
T: 01 864 5771, option 5 (RoI)
