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 Articles of Association.
- It accepts that the one-off £275 + VAT accredited membership joining fee is non-refundable.
- It accepts that membership will automatically renew on the 1 January each year (subject to any annual increase in fees) unless either party terminates membership by giving written notice of not less than 90 days before the end of the subscription year, in which case membership will terminate at the end of the subscription year in which such notice is 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.