Become an FIA Member
There are three categories of Membership within the FIA:
• Full Membership
• Associate Membership
• Overseas Membership
Full Membership
The FIA represents the fire protection systems industry promoting best practice in all aspects of business. Membership is open to manufacturers, designers, installers and maintainers of fire protection systems who operate in the UK.
Members are expected to abide by the Leadership Statement and act in the best interest of the industry in the widest sense. It is incumbent on all companies to be BS EN ISO 9001 registered or equivalent.
Those engaged in the design, installation, commissioning, handover and/or maintenance of fire alarm, detection and extinguishing systems must hold the relevant modules of SP 203 or equivalent [LPS 1014, LPS 1204].
Those engaged in the contract maintenance of portable fire extinguishers must obtain SP101/ST104.
Any company unable to demonstrate the above criteria should contact the FIA to discuss as help and possible probationary membership is available.
FIA Membership Benefits
FIA Leadership Statement
FIA Articles of Association
FIA Memorandum of Association
Associate Membership
Membership is open to individuals who are not manufacturers, designers, installers or maintainers of fire protection systems, but who have skill, knowledge or technical expertise within the fire industry and whose aims are commensurate with those of the FIA.
Associate Members have full access to all FIA technical, marketing and training information and benefits. They are also entitled to participate on working groups and committees. There are restrictions to this type of membership as they are not subjected to any 3rd party certification. They are also not entitled to promote themselves under the FIA banner or be included in the FIA directory. The main benefit for being an Associate member is access to Fire industry related information.
Overseas Membership
Membership is open to manufacturers, designers, installers and maintainers of fire protection systems who are based outside the UK mainland and who have no permanent UK base.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in becoming a member of the FIA please contact Michael Gregg.
His number is 020 3166 5002 or email him at mgregg@fia.uk.com.