The following terms and conditions apply when signing the Fire Systems Inspection Bureau (FSIB) inspection confirmation letter.
Quotations
The quoted price includes all costs associated with the inspection and production of final report and certificate (if issued).
Our quoted price allows for the inspection and report on the quantity of systems specified in the confirmation of order. Should you request for additional system inspections when the inspector is on site, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee for this.
The following is excluded from all quotes:
- Induction time and costs
- Safety Files
- Medical Costs
- Any special PPE
- Repeat inspections
- Commissioning
Inspections
Inspections will only be conducted on receipt of an official order. This order does not constitute the automatic supply of a compliance certificate.
The inspector will be given access to all parts of the building covered by the system and be escorted around the building to all areas for the inspection.
Compliance certificates are only awarded for installations the FSIB, or appointed inspector of the FSIB, confirms to be compliant with the codes of practice it is inspected against.
Should the system be non-compliant, a certificate will not be issued.
If the system reflects non compliances, rectifications should be conducted and the FSIB informed in writing, The FSIB may call for a second inspection or determine if photographic evidence can be accepted, a rectification report or compliance certificate will be issued if all non- compliances have been cleared.
Reporting
The FSIB reserve the right to inform the client of any installation which, in the opinion of the FSIB, is dangerous in any manner. The contractor will be given the opportunity to rectify such an installation before the client is informed.
Confidentiality
The contents of the inspection report will remain confidential between the client and FSIB Fire Systems and shall not be passed to any outside party.
FSIB Fire Systems however reserve the right to reveal this information if requested by law, the department having jurisdiction or SANAS.
Cancellations
Should the inspection be cancelled within 48 hours of the agreed inspection date FSIB Fire Systems reserves the right to charge the full cost of inspection, or part thereof to defray expenses.
Damages
The FSIB accepts no liability for damages that may occur due to the inspection process, i.e. gas discharges, false alarms, etc.
Terms of payment
Payment is to be made following the site inspection and shall be payable before despatch of the report.
The report will not be sent until payment is received.
All payments to be made within 7 days of receiving the invoice.
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