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  MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must:

        Complete the Association's Application Form

        Agree to comply with the ASFP Code of Practice



CONTRACTORS
 
 
  • Demonstrate a current track record in passive fire protection.
  • Provide evidence of appropriate levels of insurance
  • Provide evidence of employed staff eg CITB levy notice
  • Submit one years accounts (unless applying for probationary membership)

  • Must be third party certificated
  • Each contracting members of the Association shall only employ workers in strict compliance with current legal practices.
     
      If an applicant is unable to demonstrate the required track record, probationary membership may be granted in the interim.  (Probationary members are entitled to all benefits of Full Members other than displaying the logo or being entitled to use the Contractor's Letter of Endorsement).
       
    MANUFACTURERS
       
     
  • Provide a list of passive fire protection products manufactured by them

  • Provide evidence that the products are tested and assessed and checked by Technical Review Panel for the UK market in accordance with the guidelines and principles laid down in the Association's publications. (eg. "Fire Protection of Structural Steel in Buildings" also known as the 'Yellow Book')
  • Submit one years accounts
       
    DISTRIBUTORS
       
      Specialist suppliers and distributors may be required to provide test information and technical data on products which they offer, which are not manufactured by an existing ASFP members, and these products shall be checked by the Technical Review Panel.
       
    ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
       
      Includes Consultants, Test Laboratories, Raw Materials Suppliers, Local Authorities and Educational Establishments.  Applications are dealt with on an individual basis by the Council.
       
    OVERSEAS CONTRACTORS
       
      If an overseas contracting company is actively working in the UK it should apply for full membership similar to UK Companies – this includes companies based in Southern Ireland.
    If a company is not actively working in the UK it will be classified as an associate member.
       
    OVERSEAS MANUFACTURERS
       
      Manufacturers based in Europe and trading in the UK should apply for full membership.
    Manufacturers outside Europe will be classified as an Associate Members if not actively selling in the UK.
       
    AFFILIATE MEMBER 
       
      Includes companies or individuals which wish to gain access to the information and services provided by the ASFP, including its documents, training, newsletter and support from ASFP employees. The Council deals with applicants on an individual basis.
       
    FEES
       
      Membership subscriptions are charged from January to December each year.  Members joining the Association after 1 July will be charged pro rata.  Invoices for subscriptions will be sent upon appointment to membership.
     
    SUBSCRIPTIONS

    FULL

    Manufacturers

    £4250 + VAT

    Contractors - over £750K annual turnover

    £2650 + VAT

    Contractors - between £250K and £750K annual turnover

    £1330 + VAT

    Contractors – under £250K annual turnover

    £790 + VAT

    Distributors

    £1930 + VAT

    Entrance Fee (all Full Members)

    £300 + VAT

    ASSOCIATE

    Company

    £830 + VAT

    Individual

    £360 + VAT

    OVERSEAS ASSOCIATE

    Contractors/Manufacturers

         £725 + VAT

    AFFILIATE

    Companies

    £230 + VAT

    Individuals

    £120 + VAT


    ANNUAL DECLARATION
     
      Each member shall be required to make an annual declaration, at the time of renewing subscriptions that they continue to comply with the ASFP bye-laws and other requirements of the Association.