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Frequently asked questions

Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers.  For any other inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@rsma.co.uk.

What types of membership are available?

The RSMA has five types of membership available

  1. Contractor
  2. Manufacturer
  3. Supplier
  4. Associate
  5. Honorary

Contractor Membership is for those companies or individuals who actively apply or install traffic safety markings, studs, products, or works.

Manufacturers are companies, firms, or persons who are actively engaged in the manufacture and/or supply of materials and products directly used as traffic safety markings (products or works), or the equipment used in the application, installation, or provision of traffic safety markings, products, or works.

Suppliers are companies, firms, or persons who are actively engaged in the supply of raw materials or services, indirectly used in traffic safety for markings, products, or works.

Associates shall be other bodies with objects compatible with those of the Association, as approved from time to time by the Executive Committee.

Honorary shall be those persons or organisations, nominated by the Executive Committee and approved by an Association AGM, to hold the title Honorary Member RSMA, in recognition of their contribution to the development of the UK road marking industry.

What do I need to join?

To join the association, the following information is required:

  • Contracting members must operate (and provide to RSMA evidence of such) in accordance with relevant industry standards, with a minimum of accreditation to the National Highways Sector Scheme No.7.
  • Copy of Health and Safety Policy
  • Evidence of adequate Insurance Provision
  • Evidence of demonstrable Trading Record
  • Signed RSMA Training Commitment Form

How much does it cost to apply?

A non-returnable application fee of £300+vat is required on submission of your completed application form.

On receipt, your application will be forwarded to the Association's Executive Committee for consideration; this ensures prospective members meet the standards we expect of a member of the RSMA.

What is National Highways Sector Scheme 7?

It is a Sector Scheme that has been developed as a bespoke, integrated management system within the ISO 9001 framework to provide specific requirements/applications for ISO 9001:2015, as applicable to a particular infrastructure-related activity/industry within the United Kingdom.

Sector Scheme 7 is for the application of Road Marking Materials and Road Studs to Paved Surfaces.

What companies can assess and certify under National Highways Sector Scheme 7?

Membership Enquiry

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Membership Enquiry Form
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A non-returnable application fee of £300+VAT is required on submission of your completed application form.

Once accepted as a member, there is an Annual Basic Subscription Fee applicable to all members, regardless of their category. Each membership year runs from April to March, although new members can join at any time of the year and the fee pro rata accordingly.

In addition to the basic subscription, all members pay a secondary subscription, determined by the category of their membership. For more information contact info@rsma.co.uk

100% of membership applications commence within two working days of being received.

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