CODE OF CONDUCT

The mission of the Smoke Ventilation Installers Association (SVIA) is to elevate life safety in

South Africa’s built environment by establishing, promoting, and enforcing the highest

standards of quality, compliance, and maintenance in smoke ventilation contracting

Technical Compliance & Standards

Systems must be designed and installed in strict

compliance with National Building Regulations, SANS 10400-T, and regional municipal

bylaws

Members must exclusively use fire-rated equipment that

has passed legal testing requirements and holds accredited certification

Contractors must issue clear, untampered

Certificates of Compliance (CoC) and system designs upon project completion

Quality of Workmanship & Safety

Installation and engineering teams must be fully trained,

competent, and properly supervised on-site

Contractors must adhere strictly to the Occupational Health

and Safety (OHS) Act regulations

No member shall alter approved engineering designs or use

substandard materials to cut costs

Life Safety Maintenance Lifecycle

Members must formally notify building owners of their

legal obligation to maintain smoke ventilation equipment

Maintenance inspections must test equipment under true

operational conditions, including secondary power failure states

Any system defects or non-compliant structural

alterations found during service must be formally documented for the client

Professional Conduct & Business Ethics

Members must compete ethically and avoid deceptive

marketing or malicious disparagement of fellow association partners

Trade disputes or client complaints must be

submitted to the SVIA committee for mediation before legal action

Members must reject collusion, price-fixing, or illicit

payouts aimed at securing tenders or falsifying compliance certificates