BAFSA Membership

BAFSA welcomes applications for membership from all parts of the sprinkler industry and from those organisations which have an interest in the promotion of sprinkler protection as the most effective way of protecting life and property from the effects of fire.

BAFSA is a democratic organisation, promoting an all-inclusive approach and is the only UK trade association which represents all parts of the sprinkler industry. BAFSA's funding comes solely from its members and its activities are therefore solely directed to benefiting the interests of all its members and the wider public good.

BAFSA enjoys close links with all the other stakeholders in the UK fire protection industry, in particular the National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and the European Fire Sprinkler Network (EFSN) with whom we work closely with to promote sensible changes in legislation and procedures. BAFSA is a founder member, with NFSN and EFSN of the Sprinkler Coordination Group which also includes the Chief Fire Officers' Association. BAFSA has a close working relationship with the Fire Industry Association (who represent the fire detection, gas extinguishing and fire extinguisher industries) and through the Fire Industry Coordination Group with the passive fire protection industry and the independent fire equipment distributors.

BAFSA represents and provides services for all parts of the sprinkler industry, large and small and all its members are entitled to take part in all of its activities and all its various groups, committees and forums. So any company or organisation with an interest in the UK sprinkler industry should join BAFSA and participate in all its activities. It is your industry. It is only by having a strong trade association that we can influence future legislation.

To join complete the membership application form and return this. When your application has been approved by BAFSA's council you will be eligible to receive technical information, monthly newsletters, free copies of our publications and attend our meetings and conferences at preferential rates.

Current Membership Grades are based largely on the LPS 1048 grading scheme. Companies which are listed under the FIRAS Domestic and Residential Installer scheme are classified together with LPCB Level 1 installers. Unlisted companies installing such systems (or other fire suppression systems such as water mist protection) are classified as Associate Members and pay a lower level of subscription. BAFSA's policy is to work towards a situation where all its installer members are third party accredited and in 2010 expects to put in plans plans to achieve this in the near future.

Installer Members

Certificated (Level 4)
Registered (Level 3)
Registered (Level 2)
Registered (Level 1/1P)

Suppliers and Manufacturers of Listed Equipment

Sprinkler head manufacturers

Suppliers/manufacturers of listed components for sprinkler systems

Associate Members

Unlisted installers of Domestic/Residential systems, companies installing water mist systems

Trade: Unlisted suppliers of goods and services

Organisations : Fire Brigades/Insurers/Certification Bodies/Others

Associate Members: Individuals/Consultants

Details of current subscription rates (as at 1 March 2005) are given below.

BAFSA Annual Subscription Rates

Payment Options

1. By cheque payable to British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association.

2. By BACS credit in favour of:-

3. In the case of Certificated or Registered Installers or Suppliers and Manufacturers, by:

a) Either monthly Standing Order payments (Standing order mandate form to be forwarded on membership acceptance)
Or:
b) Two equal installments. Your remittance for the first payment must be received by 25th February and your second within 28 days of the date of the reminder notice which will be sent out before the end of June.

(NB - This installment option is not available for Associate members due to the extra costs incurred.)