Why is a third-party accreditation so important?
Verus Group • 27 February 2023
Why is a third-party accreditation so important?
At Verus Group, we proudly hold trade accreditations with BM Trada, and further certification with ConstructionlineGold, SMAS Worksafe, and Alcumus SafeContractor & SafePQQ.
But what does that really mean to our clients?
Third-party accreditation is important in the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) industry for several reasons:
- Ensuring Quality: Third-party accreditation helps to ensure that a company or contractor meets certain quality standards in their work. Accreditation bodies typically assess and audit the quality management systems, technical capabilities, and personnel training of PFP contractors regularly to ensure that they are competent to carry out the work.
- Compliance: In many jurisdictions, building codes and regulations require that fire stopping or fire door installation work is carried out by accredited contractors. This is because PFP is considered a critical built-in safety measure that is essential to protect the occupants of a building in the event of a fire. By using an accredited contractor, building owners can be assured that the work they have instructed will be compliant with local regulations.
- Liability: Accreditation can help to mitigate liability risks for building owners and contractors. In the event of a fire, if the fire stopping or fire door installations are found to be inadequate or non-compliant, the responsible parties could be held liable for damages. By using an accredited contractor, the building owner can demonstrate that they took reasonable steps to ensure the PFP work was carried out by an experienced and knowledgeable contractor.
- Industry Recognition: Accreditation is a recognised industry standard that demonstrates a company's commitment to quality and safety. It can help to differentiate a contractor from their competitors and provide assurance to clients that they are working with a reputable and reliable contractor.
In short, third-party accreditation is important in Passive Fire Protection because it helps to ensure quality, compliance, and safety, while mitigating liability risks and providing industry recognition.
For more information about the accreditations we hold or how to apply, please visit;
BM Trada - https://www.bmtrada.com/
Construction Line - https://www.constructionline.co.uk/
SMAS - https://smasltd.com/
Safe Contractor - https://www.safecontractor.com/
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