OFTEC 9

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Opinion

Delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions – an inspector’s viewpoint 

Consistency of quality is key for the future of the heating industry if we are to meet our net zero ambitions, which will require a set of standards to ensure. Enter OFTEC’s inspection services manager, John Vinter, as he discusses how we can reach our goals while retaining essential standards.

News

Future Ready Fuel campaign update

The Future Ready Fuel campaign celebrated its first anniversary with a dramatic increase in visitors to the website. The number of site visitors shot up in April from an average of around 5,000 a month to almost 20,000 – and the number visiting has remained consistently high since then.

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The InstallerSHOW, what an event that was!

In June, OFTEC exhibited at the annual InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical trade show – which took place at the UK’s top exhibition venue, the NEC, Birmingham. The show had doubled in size from previous years with over 300 of the industry’s leading innovators in heat, water, air, and energy exhibiting.
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Insight

Important! Approved Document Part L 2022 – Wales

The Welsh Government has published a new version of ‘Approved Document Part L Volume 1 – Dwellings’ (ADL) that will affect all installers of heating equipment in Wales. This document details significant new requirements to ensure decarbonisation through energy efficiency. The document is free and is a must-have for all installers in Wales.
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Insight

Solid fuel hearths – boundary issues

The purpose of a hearth is to provide a safe area around a combustion appliance to prevent the appliance setting fire to building fabric, furnishings and limit risk to persons in close proximity This area of a hearth’s surface separates and protects floor and room contents from radiated heat and falling embers.

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Future Ready Fuel campaign

We need your help to get a fair outcome for off-grid homes, businesses – and the heating industry

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Welcome to January 2026!

OFTEC’s head of public affairs, Malcolm Farrow, looks into his crystal ball to see what life in 2026 might be like.