Federation of Environmental Trade Associations
| Abbreviation | FETA |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Air-conditioning and refrigeration trade association in the UK |
| Location |
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Region served | UK |
Membership | Over 400 HVAC companies |
Director General | Cedric Sloan |
| Website | FETA |
The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is the recognised UK body which represents the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the heating, ventilating, refrigeration & air conditioning industry.
Structure
It is based in Hare Hatch (in the parish of Wargrave) just off the A4, a few miles north-east of Twyford.
It is split into six principal associations
- ADCAS - Association of Ductwork Contractors & Allied Services
- BCIA - Building Controls Industry Association, based in Harlow, Essex
- BFCMA - British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers Association
- BRA - British Refrigeration Association
- HEVAC - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association
- HPA - Heat Pump Association
The FETA Network
FETA works closely with Government bodies, other Associations and organisations. It is a member of the Passive Fire Protection Federation.
What FETA does
Here are some of the areas that FETA was involved in recently:
- FETA secured considerable funding from DTI to support the HEVACR 2005 productivity improvement programme for the sector until 2003
- The FMA (Fan Manufacturers' Association) guidance note on fan installation effects, the Humidity Group Code of Practice on cold water systems and the BFCMA supplementary explanation to Part J of the Building Regulations were but three of the significant publications released in 2001.
- The FETA marketing scholarships and HPA student awards were presented at the Annual Lunch in April, and the BRA trust for skills and training provided a range of additional awards to RAC (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning magazine) Student of the Year finalists in December.
- Market statistics for air conditioning, air distribution and refrigeration equipment continue to be compiled.
- International activity via the European Partnership for Energy & Environment.
- Seminars on key topics, such as the Pressure Equipment Directive and HEVACR 2005, were provided for both members and non-members.
See also
- Fire Extinguishing Trades Association
- Institute of Refrigeration