In its ever-increasing attempts to professionalise the industry the FDIA has introduced a 'Code of ethics' for signature from all its members. This is currently being distributed to all established members. The code of ethics reads:
We, therefore, pledge and ascribe to the following:
* To be honest and fair in all matters with our employees, customers, subcontractors, distributors, competitors and suppliers.
* To follow nationally recognised codes and standards, state and local laws and regulations, when designing, supplying or installing fire detection systems and gaseous extinguishing systems.
We agree to read, study and abide by the following standards:
* SABS0139 - Installation of fire detection systems.
* ISO 14520 Part 1 - Installation of gaseous extinguishing systems.
* BS 5306 - Installation of CO2 gas extinguishing system.
* BS 6266 - Installation of fire systems in EDP (Computer room) environments.
To encourage and support well-founded legislation affecting our industry and the people we serve.
To support and participate in the education of those in and regulating our industry.
When representing the Association we will conduct ourselves professionally and with decorum.
Individually, we will strive for high standards of performance and professional competence.
We accept this code freely and pledge to support our Association in its endeavours to improve the life safety and property protection in the Republic of South Africa and its surrounding nations.
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