Terms and Conditions of membership:

• The company understands the FIS membership criteria and agrees to be bound by the Association’s Code of Conduct and Memorandum and Articles of Association.

• It accepts that the one-off £250 + VAT accredited membership joining fee is non-refundable.

• It accepts that subscriptions are reviewed annually and membership renewal is automatic, unless three months’ written notice has been given.

• It accepts that membership is not transferable to another company.

• It accepts that should the company not be accepted for membership, that the decision of FIS is final and acknowledges that it may re-apply in the future.

• It can provide evidence on request that (where applicable):

Contractors:

• It (and its subcontractors) have Adequate Public and Employers Liability Insurance.
• It (and its subcontractors) have an effective H&S policy which is regularly reviewed and understands its duties under the current CDM regulations.
• It (and its subcontractors) carry out risk assessments and provide method statements.
• It (and its subcontractors) provide appropriate welfare facilities.
• It (and its subcontractors) record all RIDDOR reportable accidents.
• It (and its subcontractors) records any enforcement action taken against it and any remedial action taken.
• It (and its subcontractors) have an appropriate environmental policy.
• It (and its subcontractors) install products in accordance with relevant standards and best practices.
• It monitors the quality of workmanship, auditing periodically and carries out an on-going performance review.
• It has in place and implements a company training plan.
• It is committed to qualifying its workforce.

Suppliers:

• It has adequate Public and Employers Liability Insurance.
• It has an effective H&S policy which is regularly reviewed.
• It carries out risk assessments and provide method statements, including for occupational health.
• It has a system for monitoring procedures, auditing them periodically.
• It has COSHH statements for its product range where applicable.
• It records all RIDDOR reportable accidents.
• It records any enforcement action taken against it and any remedial action taken.
• It has in place and implements a company training plan.
• It is committed to qualifying its workforce.
• It has written Terms and Conditions of Sale.
• It has a policy statement/procedure on customer care/deliveries/returns.
• It has an appropriate environmental policy statement.
• It operates a waste management policy that complies with national and local regulations.
• It can provide a life cycle cost/policy statement for its products where applicable.
• All products manufactured or sold comply with relevant standards including ISO 9000 and /or its own in house procedures.
• It provides technical support and installation guides.
• It has test data to substantiate product performance and will provide it upon request.

By applying for membership, I confirm I have read and understood the above declaration and am authorised to apply for FIS membership on behalf of the company.