Memberships
NIC EIC
(the below text is extracted from http://niceic.org.uk/)

As part of the NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme, which recognises the competence and professionalism of electrical contractors undertaking design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations to BS7671, ISTL use certify all electrical installations; giving clients and end users the peace of mind that comes with a nationally recognised regulatory body.

NIC EIC offer training and support to all its members, ensuring that ISTL are armed with up-to-date knowledge and experience to provide a top class installation.


HVCA
(the below text is extracted from http://www.hvca.org.uk/about/about.html)

HVCA adds value to members' businesses by providing quality services, promoting excellence and shaping the commercial environment through representation and leadership.

The HVCA represents the interests of firms active in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (hvacr) products and equipment.

HVCA members are subject to regular, third-party inspection and assessment to ensure their technical and commercial competence.

HVCA member companies benefit from access to a wide range of services which are carefully tailored to their needs, and which help them to build better and more profitable businesses.

These include commercial, legal and technical advice, health and safety guidance, an employment affairs resource, promotional and parliamentary lobbying support and an infrastructure for education and training.

The HVCA is itself a member of the Specialist Engineering Contractors' (SEC) Group, which provides a united voice for engineering specialists and has representation on the Strategic Forum for Construction.

It is also a member of GCI-UICP, the European umbrella body for the hvacr and plumbing sectors, and of CEETB, which exists to represent all engineering specialists in construction.

HVCA is a member of the TA Forum. Since its formation in 1997, the Trade Association Forum has been encouraging the development and sharing of best practice among UK trade associations and promoting the role of effective trade associations to government, industry and the wider public.



Gas Safe
(the below text is extracted from https://engineers.gassaferegister.co.uk/About.aspx)

Gas Safe Register deals with all aspects of the downstream gas industry covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 as amended and applied by the Gas Safety (Application) Order 1996 in the Isle of Man. It covers both piped natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

It is law that anyone carrying out gas work that is within the scope of the appropriate Regulations is on the Gas Safe Register from 1 April 2009.

The register is there to protect consumers from unsafe gas work. Your status as a registered engineer is evidence that you are working legally and you are competent and safe to work with gas.

Gas Safe Register will:
  • Raises public awareness of gas safety and the gas register,
  • Manages inspection and enforcement,
  • Provides technical support and standards updates to registered engineers, and
  • Provides facilities for the reporting of notifiable gas work.


The ECA
(the below is extracted from http://www.eca.co.uk)

Founded over 100 years ago, the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is the UK's largest and leading trade association representing electrical, electronic, installation engineering and building services companies.

Recognised by government, commerce and industry as the authoritative voice of the sector, the ECA is among the nation's best resourced representative associations.

The Association works closely with government and key national bodies to improve industry standards and procedures. Its comprehensive, progressive and innovative services are highly respected and renowned throughout the industry.

The ECA represents the interests of 2,800 member companies involved in electrical installation work. Collectively, the member companies have an annual turnover of more than £5 billion, employ over 30,000 operatives and support 8,000 apprentices in craft training.

The role of the ECA is to provide a focus for the electrical industry in terms of safety, training, qualification, technological development and industry performance.

Additionally, the ECA has a number of subsidiary companies involved in such areas as insurance, property management, quality assurance and training to support and assist members' activities and interests.


BAFSA
(the below is paraphrased from http://www.bafsa.org.uk/mission.php)

As members of The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association ISTL are accredited installers of sprinkler systems.

Having trained a large proportion of staff in the design and installation of sprinkler systems to BS EN 12845 ISTL can provide a stand-alone installation service or incorporate a sprinkler system within a comprehensive M&E package.

BAFSA’s members install more than 85% of the sprinkler installations in the UK including a significant majority of third-party certified sprinkler installers as well as manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, insurers, the fire and rescue services and other parties with an interest in the field.

BAFSA provide ISTL with authoritative information on the benefits of sprinkler systems and how sprinklers can play a significant role in saving life and property from the devastating effects of fire. To these ends, BAFSA works closely with the government, fire and rescue service, building control officers, insurers, architects and town planners. The association is dedicated to making sure that sprinkler systems are installed to the highest professional standards. BAFSA also has links with overseas bodies including the American Fire Sprinkler Association, where sprinklers have traditionally been a more commonly installed life saving system.

BAFSA is represented on a range of government sponsored bodies and is involved in participating in the decision-making processes in respect of fire safety legislation, codes of practice and technical standards.

BAFSA represents the views of its members in British Standards Institute committees and other technical forums BAFSA is pleased to work with the Sprinkler Coordination Group, the National Fire Sprinkler Network and the European Fire Sprinkler Network and the Federation of British Fire Organisations in the furtherance of its aims to reduce the toll of death, suffering, property damage, environmental pollution and economic impact which results from fire.


QMS

QMS certification identifies ISTL’s quality management procedures as fulfilling ISO 9002 criteria proving compliance in all quality procedures. ISTL can prove to its clients that works are undertaken in a regulated and audited manner to ensure quality and accuracy of the final product.


FIA
(the below is paraphrased from http://www.fia.uk.com/en/about_us/)

The Fire Industry Association is a not-for-profit trade association with the aim of promoting the professional status of the UK fire safety industry. Their main objective is to promote the professional standards of the fire industry through close liaison and lobbying with Government and official bodies as well other key organisations in the industry.

They provide technical knowledge and advice to anyone who needs it regarding fire safety in the UK and also provide training courses to members and non-members alike on all the latest technical and legislative topics to affect those working with fire safety.