Phact
Water in George

PHACT Association is a national body to represent the interests of manufacturers and distributors of Polymer piping systems for Hot and Cold water applications and to deal with each and all such matters as may affect the common interests of the members.

PHACT Association is a national body to represent the interests of manufacturers and distributors of Polymer piping systems for hot & cold water applications and to deal with each and all such matters as may affect the common interests of the members and the industry. South African National Standards (SANS) are the only valid standards in South Africa against which polymer hot and cold water piping systems can be approved. To comply and adhere to all relevant product standards and specifications as stipulated by the SABS and JASWIC as are mutually agreed on and accepted by the Association. To market products in a responsible and professional manner that upholds the ideals and standards of the Association. and shall be the National body to represent the interests of manufacturers and distributors of Polymer piping systems for Hot and Cold water applications and to deal with each and all such matters as may affect the common interests of the members. 2.1 To promote the increased awareness and use of correctly accredited polymer piping systems in hot and cold water applications as manufactured and/or distributed by members. 2.2 To promote and protect the interests of the Association, and its members, to encourage member co-operation and to deal with all such matters as may affect the common interests of members. 2.3 To collect and disseminate information likely to be of use to members. 2.5 To co-operate with other associations and organisations where necessary or desirable in carrying out the objectives of the Association. 2.6 To do any and all lawful acts and to perform and furnish all lawful services which may be deemed to be useful or desirable in order to carry out the Association's objectives and activities. 3.1 Membership is open to persons and business entities who are actively engaged in the manufacture and/or distribution of polymer piping systems for hot & cold water applications, which comply with the relevant JASWIC Acceptance and/or SABS Approval. 3.1.2 Temporary Membership is open to those committed to the objectives of the Association, but who are still actively involved in the accreditation process. 3.1.3 Associate Membership is open to equipment, material or service suppliers who are committed to the objectives of the Association. Again, such membership is at the discretion of the Full Members of the association, who shall vote for the admission/refusal of such membership. 3.1.4 Honorary Membership is open to any individual or entity that in the view of the Association has consistently promoted the objectives of the Association, or the Association itself, to the level that such membership is deserved. 4.2 All Full members of the Association shall have a single vote for the election of new members. 4.3 All Full and Temporary members of the Association shall have a single vote on all other matters where a vote is deemed necessary. Executive Committee members must be full members of PHACT in either their personal or business capacity. the members are entitled to request that such Executive Committee member resign their portfolio. 5.4 No guests will be invited to attend the meetings unless sanctioned by the Executive committee, and communicated with the entire membership in advance of such meetings. Proposed invitations should be forwarded to the Chairman no later than 7 (SEVEN) days prior to the relevant meeting. 5.6 Executive Committee members are eligible for re-election. 5.10 The committee shall make such decisions and take such actions as are consistent with the objects of the Association and the interests of its members. Proposed amendments should be addressed to the Chairman in good time to effect this.