Pictured (L – R) – NSI CEO Richard Jenkins, FSA Chairman Pat Allen, and ECA Group CEO Steve Bratt.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Fire and Security Association (FSA), and the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), have signed a memorandum of understanding. By James Hunt:
As a result, ECA and FSA members will be eligible for discounts on NSI initial certification fees and courses, while NSI-approved companies who apply for FSA or ECA membership will receive a discount on their first year’s subscription fee.
The memorandum of understanding will take effect from the first of July this year.
Commented ECA Group CEO, Steve Bratt: “We’ve worked together on a number of issues over the years, so formalising this relationship in this way was a natural move.
“This is a crucial time for the electrical, fire, and security industries, and this agreement will mean we are able to combine our expertise for the good of the industry and allow our respective members access to the others’ offerings at a reduced rate.”
This was echoed by Richard Jenkins, chief executive of NSI, who said: “The ECA, FSA, and NSI are committed to improving industry standards, ensuring clients receive the highest quality service from their contractors, and helping businesses evolve and grow, so it seems fitting to put this agreement together now. This should help firms of all sizes have access to the services and support they need.”
More about these organisations
The ECA (http://www.eca.co.uk) is the leading trade association for electrical contractors. Since 1901, it has provided tools and expert support services to engineering businesses in the UK. In addition to providing support services to the electrical services industry, the ECA works to build an efficient and sustainable industry by promoting high standards of training and practice.
The ECA and the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) jointly own Certsure LLP, the largest and most successful certification body in the Building Services Engineering sector.
The Fire and Security Association (http://www.fireandsecurityassociation.co.uk) is the leading trade association dedicated to companies that design, install commission, maintain and monitor electronic fire, emergency and security system. As a specialist group of the ECA, and working in partnership with SELECT, the Scottish electro-technical trade association, the FSA says that it is uniquely positioned to improve industry standards and enhance and develop members’ businesses.
The National Security Inspectorate (http://www.nsi.org.uk) has for 40 years helped protect businesses and homeowners by providing robust, high quality audits of home security, business security and fire safety service providers.
Businesses and homeowners who choose NSI approved companies have the reassurance that their contractors will work to the highest industry standards demanded by the police, fire and rescue services and the insurance industry. The NSI Directory lists all the companies that have successfully achieved NSI certification.
The ECA, ESC and SELECT are all Voltimum UK partners.
