Source: http://www.heatfed.co.uk/Activity-News.html
Timestamp: 2018-03-20 17:15:12
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﻿ Turning - Activity News
The Federation is pro-active!
Members are being helped with individual problems and concerns relating to:
waste classification management
Domestic Oil tank compliance
Effectiveness of CP schemes
Heating system zones
Fire valve installation requirements
Mandatory boiler servicing
The Federation is to undertake major work in the review and redrafting of BS 5410 Part 1 for oil installation work to ensure that published guidance helps and protects installers and service engineers.
Federation started UK Government petition to call for legislation to be laid which would make it illegal to retail controlled building services such as boilers, cylinders, oil tanks, etc. to unqualified persons - the calling of an early general election has put a temporary stop to this but once a new government is formed we will take up the mantle again!
The future of kerosene fuel quality rests in your hands! members are asked to log in to drafts.bsigroup.com register and comment on BS 2869 with regard to kerosene density range which should be 0.78 - 0.81 and not 0.75 (white spirit) - 0.84 (red diesel).
Commercial Oil tank compliance
Oil pumps leaking
Domestic oil tank installation compliance issues
The Federation is still undertaking major work in the review and redrafting of BS 5410 Part 2 for oil installation work to ensure that published guidance does not lead installers to inadvertently create illegal installations!
Pipework insulating compliance with building regulations
comparative heating running costs
field training placements for new entrantsd to industry
oil tank fill points for delivery drivers safe filling.
The Federation is currently undertaking major work in the review and redrafting of BS 5410 Part 2 for oil installation work to ensure that published guidance does not lead installers to inadvertently create illegal installations!
more illegal oil tank installations
oil tank fire & pollution risks
manufacturers equipment preventing compliant installations!
Federation working on Government consultations on the future of domestic and non-domestic heating as well as British Standard revisions for engineers!
loosing compliant quotes to illegal installations
building defintions
CO or CO2 alarms mandatory?
domestic heating consultation
british standards revisions
boiler flue locations
repairs and renewals V Controlled service work
soldered fittings on oil supply lines
single skinned oil tanks still being fitted next to rivers, dykes and above groundwater source protection zones.
Federation working on industry consultations and standards revisions for engineers!
flue and chimney problems
consumer warranty issues
customers unreasonable demands
Federation represents engineers at British Standards Institute review meeting of BS 5410 Part 2 for commercial oil applications.
flexible oil line failures
leaking oil filters
environmental contamination from oil
Disposal of redundant oil tanks
Oil leak actions
non-compliant works
Commercial oil storage
Landlord Asbestos awareness & policy statement
13 month old heat exchanger leaking
Circulating pumps in oil combi's - another reported potential electrical fire problem!
Federation meets with Department for Communities and Local Government to discuss Building Regulation concerns.
Work place temperatures
Existing system & new boiler compatibility
oil supply system components
Premature fuel pump failures/fuel lubricity questions.
Members are being helped and updated on concerns relating to:
Bsi post Brexit position - no change!
Federation invited to meet with Department for Communities and Local Government to discuss Building Regulation concerns.
Members have been helped with individual problems and concerns relating to:
Circulating pumps melting in oil combi's
Oil tank manufacturing standards
Commercial oil tank fire protection requirements
ErPD compliant boilers
legitimacy of heating equipment ebay adverts
Oil Tank Regulations in Wales
Members have been helped and updated on concerns relating to:
Small Business - Law changes
Exemptions to ErPD rules which can be applied when replaceing circulating pumps.
Other activities this month.
2016/17 Council of members elected
BS 5410 Part 3 Published!
Communication and membership systems upgraded
Members helped with individual case problems and concerns
Federation attends British Standard content resolution meeting for BS 5410 part 3. All Federation members concerns have been addressed.
Federation witnesses and reports on oil sector industry representatives including the FPS & OFTEC being told by HSE "ignore the law and we will prosecute!"
The fight is on! Standard makers ignore the law leaving engineers and installers liable for prosecution!
Federation submits 55 point challenge and amendments to British Standard Institute consultation on Oil Industry Standard BS 5410 Part 3.
Federation investigates online and trade outlets selling non-compliant heating equipment
Boiler manufacturer lists and makes available new spare parts items in response to Federation request on behalf of members.
Federation helps member resolve oil tank liability issues
Federation upholds member complaint against boiler manufacturer - manufacturer agrees to address issues for engineer and customer.
Federation saves members money with the Domestic Heating Design Guide
Federation members comments on the Control of Pollution Wales draft regulations welcomed by Civil Servants
Members individual enquiries and concerns dealt with
Summer Newsletter circulated to members only, non-members are missing out on important updates and information!
Federation reveals EU Commission report that admits that Energy Product Labeling doesn't work!
Trade press publish Federation article on Commission report.
Members united formal submission made to British Standards to improve flexible oil line standard.
Draft BS/EN Flexible Oil Line Standard circulated to members for comment
Wales draft Control of Pollution regulations circulated to members for comment
ErPD info sent to press so all engineers get to see!
Consumer Alternative Dispute resolution advice sent to members - see what your customers are being told!
Government info on RHI circulated to members hot off the Government press - read about it 6 weeks later in the Trade press - if it gets published!
members individual enquiries and concerns addressed
Federation AGM held Monday 29th June.
Federation Council of members for 2015/16 appointed
Federation Membership grows year on year by + 35%
New Federation Council reduces membership fees due to continued growth in membership.
Member supported with rogue customer spurious compensation claims.
Member reports out of date flexible oil lines being sold to engineers - member advised on appropriate action to be taken with distributor.
Detailed two part guidance on Energy Labeling/ErPD circulated to Federation Members.
Clarifications sought and obtained from DEFRA for Federation Members on ErPD/Labeling.
Federation holds successful breakfast morning at Plumb Centre Alnwick.
Federation works with Trading Standards to stop false online warranty claims regarding liquidated oil tanks being sold online.
BS 5410 part 3 sent out to members for comment
Spring Newsletter and update circulated to Members
Federation supports member - Building Control upholds member's findings and cooperates on enforcement.
Federation maintains pressure on Government to level the Competent Persons playing field!
Federation helps member challenge conflicting advice being given out by Competent Person Scheme.
Member helped with dealing with manufacturer over premature fuel pump failures.
Federation successfully helps Gas Engineer member receive payment in full from "Rogue" customer!
Federation challenges Ministers response!
BS 5410 Part 1 2014 Published. Comes into force on the 1st January 2015.
Federation submits claim to Government on behalf of engineers miss-sold CPS consumer warranty and Works Notification since 2010!
Federation members able to comment on final draft of gas pipe installation standard BS 6891!
Federation reviews final pre-publication copy of BS 5410 Part 1 2014 for members
Federation gets the truth from Government on Building Regulatory Requirements for Works Notifications in England.
Federation investigates heating sector manufacturer which went into voluntary liquidation leaving members at risk of warranty claims
Federation members submit BS 5410 Part 1 final comments to British Standards Institute.
Federation helps member with customer threats for "compensation".
Federation helps member to protect themselves from spurious customer claims.
Federation finds specialist installation materials manufacturer for member.
Draft BS 5410 Part 1 circulated to members for comment
Successful Federation AGM held
Federation Council elected
Federation membership has increased >50% year on year
membership numbers growing
Individual support and advice provided to members
Federation helps DEFRA win EU Nox battle for engineers
90 Engineers have signed up to assessment petition (day 23).
New Consumer protection laws reviewed and members advised on potential pitfalls and consequences.
Federation launches campaign to achieve annual updating of heating engineer's to replace current 5 yearly re-assessments
Federation launches online questionnaire to identify scale of oil boiler baffle and fuel pump problems encountered in the field
Federation and HEnetwork work together to help engineers
Federation reviews new consumer laws for impact on engineers
Federation liaises with appliance manufacturer on behalf of member to resolve customers issues, which are put right foc by appliance manufacturer!
Federation attends 2 British Standards technical committee meetings and proposes changes for both oil and gas standards to support and help engineers.
Federation supports UK Government challenge to EU's proposals to use old standards for Nox emissions from burners.
Federation submits request to BSI for a clear and workable on site applicable definition of a "Compartment" for oil and gas boiler installations
Federation submits "EU Directive V CE marking of burners" concerns to Government to avoid CE marked burners made available for engineers to use not being complaint with ERP Directive.
Federation Blackballed by oil industry magazine!
OFTEC "technician relief" announcement satisfies part of Federation member complaint.
Federation now represents members on British Standard Technical committee RHE/13 for oil equipment and installation standards
Under Secretary of State Rt Hon Don Foster MP confirms that technician's right's are enshrined in new Competent Person schemes operating standard EN 45011 and that CP schemes are now monitored on behalf of government to make sure that rule and rights are adhered to - if you make a formal complaint to a CP scheme it HAS to be dealt with properly or else it can be taken to a higher level as a contravention of the licence issued to it by government!!!!
Competent persons schemes pushing unfair "warranty" insurance - Federation taking the fight to Government!
Latest EU labeling Directive working documents show improved position for installers. Half of installer (dealer) label production requirements removed from working documents - Federation working with controls manufacturer's representative body TACMA and Govt department DEFRA to get all installer (dealer) label production requirements removed!
Installer EuP labeling requirements - more news expected in December
Federation wins improved rights for Competent Person scheme members - press release to follow!
Green Deal review - what does it really mean to you? Federation questions and challenges latest information for consumers as genuine engineers will loose their customers!
Challenge made against false statements contained in Under Secretary of State's letter
Federation holds one to one meeting with DEFRA - strengthens case against EU proposals for engineers!
Inaugural Council formed from membership - meeting a great success and start.
Member Complaint about a CP scheme upheld - Federation to take action!
Oil installer magazine advert published.
Federation attracts massive interest - over 500 website hits in first week!
Federation asks: How "Green" does an installer have to be to sign up to the Green Deal?
Engineers and technicians collated response submitted to CLG (Building regs) challenging proposals for additional "consequential works" to be carried out when a boiler is replaced. Contact Alan Black for further info.