Finishes and Interiors Sector
Decorating and interiors · Finishes and interiors trade association
Finishes and Interiors Sector represents businesses working in interior fit-out, drylining, ceilings, partitions and related products and services. Its contractor and supplier categories serve different purposes.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
FIS membership is voluntary. It does not by itself approve a fire-resistant partition design, certify an installed ceiling or replace any Building Regulations duty.
Joining requirements and costs
FIS describes documentary vetting and site assessment for contractor membership, followed by re-vetting. Members must follow its Code of Conduct. Use the current category requirements for technical work, business evidence, insurance and ongoing compliance.
Check the current fees with Finishes and Interiors Sector before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Use the official directory to check the business and category. For performance-critical work, obtain the tested system specification, installation records and details of any departures from the design. A trade association listing does not certify every wall or ceiling built by the company.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: Finishes and Interiors Sector.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
UK finishes and interiors industry. The building type, fire strategy and national rules determine the project’s specific requirements.
Common questions
Does FIS membership certify the fire rating of my new partition?
No. Fire performance depends on the specified system and correct installation. Ask for the relevant design and installation evidence.
How do I check Finishes and Interiors Sector status?
Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.
Official sources
- Finishes and Interiors Sector: www.thefis.org
- Finishes and Interiors Sector: become a member
- Finishes and Interiors Sector: the fis code of conduct
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.