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How we prove our competence.

Fire safety evidence is only as strong as the person behind it. Here is how our competence is independently checked, and what that means for you.

Buyer reassurance system

Six layers of assurance.

1. Third-party certification

BAFE SP205 and NSI Gold. Independent bodies audit us, so you do not have to take our word for it.

2. Assessor qualifications

Our assessors hold recognised qualifications and professional memberships, including FIA, FPA, IFE and IFSM.

3. Insurance

Professional indemnity insurance in place for the work we carry out. [Confirm cover level before publishing.]

4. Quality process

A documented process from inspection to sign-off, with every report validated before it is issued.

5. Report review

Reports are reviewed by a second competent person, giving you a defensible, consistent standard.

6. Verifiable

You can check our certification directly with the certification bodies. [Add verification links.]

In plain English

What does third-party certification mean?

Third-party certification means an independent organisation, not us, has assessed our people, our methods and our reports against a recognised standard. It is regular and it is audited.

BAFE SP205 is the scheme for Fire Risk Assessment providers. NSI Gold is a high standard of independent certification and inspection. Together they show a Responsible Person that the assessor they chose was competent.

Why it protects you

If an enforcing authority, insurer, trustee or director asks how you chose your assessor, certification is a clear, documented answer.

83% of buyers recognise third-party certification as a demonstration of assessor competence.
NSI and BAFE Buyers Report 2026

Our credentials

Accreditations and memberships.

CredentialWhat it meansVerify
BAFE SP205Independent certification of Fire Risk Assessment competence and process.[Add BAFE link]
NSI GoldIndependent certification and audit to a high standard.[Add NSI link]
SafeContractorApproved by SafeContractor, an SSIP member scheme that assesses health and safety competence.[Add SSIP link]
FIAMembership of the Fire Industry Association.[Add link]
FPARecognised by the Fire Protection Association.[Add link]
IFEAffiliation with the Institution of Fire Engineers.[Add link]
IFSMMember of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers.[Add link]

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