Membership - Tier 1 / Primary Contractor

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

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A Contractor is an applicator or installer of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) products and systems. This member type is for Principal/Tier 1 Contractors who are responsible for the overall coordination of a building project, but not necessarily involved in actual applications of PFP.

Member Benefits

Discounts

Discounts on all ASFP training
courses and ASFP event
tickets/sponsorship/exhibiting

Training Events

Free Access to Documents

full access to a wide range of technical guidance
documents, best practice guides, and publications
such as the ASFP Colour Books

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Technical Support

Access to comprehensive dedicated technical
support either online, by website, email/phone
or via the ASFP's Technical Groups

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Representation and Credibility

Be part of a recognised authoritative body in the
PFP Sector and gain representation at a regulatory
and government/European level

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Task Groups

Access to sign up to key technical and industry
specific task groups where members can provide
input on technical guidance & policy development

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The Member Hub

The Hub contains added benefits from our
Affiliate Members including HR advice, Tax advice,
access to BSI Standards and much more

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Marketing Support

Full use of ASFP marketing support tools, including
advertising opportunities, promotion through ASFPTV,
promotion in the weekly newsletter and much more

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Ignite Magazine

As a member you also will be sent
two free hard copies of industry magazine
Ignite 

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Hiring Space

Use of the ASFP hiring rooms at our Head Office,
Unit A West Oak House, Westwood
Business Park, Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8HS

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Job Vacancy Posts

The ASFP website has over 20,000 visits
per month from all areas of the Construction Sector
Post your job vacancies and be in front of them all

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Annual Membership Fee Calculation:

Subscription Fees are £5400 p.a +VAT
A non-refundable joining fee of £300 (+VAT) payable by all applicants to cover the administration costs of reviewing applicants credentials.

 

Membership Requirements and Byelaws

All Members must agree to abide by the ASFP's Code of Conduct and Byelaws.

Successful  member applicants for this class of membership shall be required to:

  • Provide evidence of appropriate levels of insurance
  • Provide evidence of employed staff, e.g. CITB levy notice
  • Where fire protection packages are let by the Tier 1 contractor, they engage third-party certificated contractors under an appropriate third-party scheme in line with the guidance of Building Regulations concerning PFP works
  • Where packages are let by the nominated sub-contractors, they engage third-party certificated contractors in line with the guidance of Building Regulations concerning fire protection works
  • Employ workers in strict compliance with current legal requirements regarding employment
  • Comply with the code of practice for the supply, design, and installation of PFP products or systems and follow UK guidance on internal fire spread, for the utilisation of third-party certified products under an appropriate third-party scheme
  • Be certified to ISO 9001 or submit details of Quality System, identifying the method of operation and management appropriate to their status as contractors
  • Participate in the ASFP training programme for PFP at a level determined by the Council
  • Sign up to the Conflict Avoidance Scheme as per Byelaws, Table #1

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