The Water Jetting Association, as the longest established and most influential body in this sector, decided in 1997 that the Criteria for Membership are 'open' and publicly displayed. There are some Trade Bodies who survive by a kind of 'Closed Shop' policy and deny membership to certain companies. The Water Jetting Association is not one of these and our criteria for membership have been published for several years. Any company who meets the basic criteria cannot be excluded from membership. These criteria were developed in order to meet the various pre-tender conditions demanded by several Local and Public Authorities and other National Utilities and Companies.
Are you an 'Established Firm'? We normally expect to see evidence of three years trading and operations as a Jetting Company. You may be asked to produce accounts or other documents to substantiate this claim.
What is your Turnover? A minimum of £200,000 per annum is required to be demonstrated for "High Pressure Membership", with not less than £75,000 turnover for "Drain and Sewer Cleaning Membership".
Who do you employ? 5 Full-time equivalent staff are the minimum necessary for membership of the WJA in the High Pressure Category. 3 Full-time equivalent staff are required before you can become a member of the Drain & Sewer Cleaning Category.
What Equipment do you operate? 2 Units of at least 200 bhp combined are the minimum capabilities required by the "High Pressure" membership with the lowest unit rated at least 2,000 psi. For membership of the Drain and Sewer Cleaning Section there must be available 2 Units of at least 50 combined bhp and a minimum of 2,000 psi for one unit.
Operational review. The Association reserves the right to require all applicants to undergo an On-Site Operational review where the aspects of: Operational policies, Record keeping (Traceability) in connection with High Pressure Jetting Hoses and Assemblies, Operator Training and Equipment Maintenance.
"Professional Charter" A specific undertaking to abide by the "Professional Charter" is also demanded.
Once these basic Criteria are met, membership cannot be denied. However, even if you do not meet all of these requirements, membership can still be granted in exceptional cases. To request an application form please telephone 01487 834034 or via our contact us page on this site.
