 Oil Boiler Commissioning in Northumberland
When a new appliance is installed, it is a legal requirement that it is commissioned. This can be a bit of a Grey area due to what is defined as a "commision". Commisioning of the heating system and hot water circuits i.e. ensuring pipework is installed correctly, controls are working correctly and balancing of the system etc. is undertaken by the Installer. The burner then needs to be checked for safe and efficient operation and the flue gas emmisions are tested using a combustion analyser, and fine tuned to give optimum performance; that's were we come in. Commisioning of the boiler/burner involves a basic check of the installation and of the installers’ paperwork, checking and fine tuning the appliance for site conditions to ensure optimum efficiency and then completing the relevant warranty cards, log books or declaration certificates.
It is stated that it is the installers’ responsibility to ensure the appliance is commissioned, although it is not always their responsibility to pay for it. We cannot commission boilers for anyone who is not OFTEC Registered, unless they have carried out the work under a Building License from the Local Authority.
No one is allowed to sign off an un-registered persons work other than the Building Inspector.
After a visit
During the replacement of flexi oil lines and some parts, oil may spill and will leave a smell. If the smell gets worse or has not disappeared or lessened within 24hrs you must inform us immediately.
We would recommend you check for any smell or leakage of oil or water after a service or callout at your oil tank or boiler/cooker, especially if they are situated in an area that is not visited on a regular basis. If your problem was pressure related please make sure you check your pressure on a regular basis to ensure the problem is rectified, so as not to cause further damage to components.
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