Competent professionals who meet the portal’s accepted memberships and qualification criteria. You will need to upload evidence during registration.

Create an account on the portal, upload evidence, and submit your application. We will confirm approval once checks are complete.

You can upload a signed pdf, or complete the form online. We check submissions before publication. Published forms then appear in public search.

Building address and postcode - Clear identification of the external wall system - The competent person’s details and professional status - The inspection or appraisal basis used

Provide supporting files where relevant. Avoid redactions that remove essential information.

Yes. Search is open. You need a valid email address to view and download.

Yes. There is a fee for each pdf or online form submitted. See pricing on the portal.

Verification times vary with application volumes and the information provided. We notify you by email when approval or publication is complete.

Email mailto:portal@fia.uk.com with the building address, the form reference, and the reason for concern. We will investigate and respond.

We follow the FIA privacy policy and data protection obligations. Only necessary personal data is collected for verification and publication.

We verify the identity and competence of signatories. We also check form integrity before publication. You can report a concern so we can review.

Consider the form date, any significant changes to the external wall system, and any updated assessments. If in doubt, request up to date information from the responsible person.

Email us with details of the building, the form reference, and the reason for the dispute. We will review and confirm the outcome.

An EWS-1 form records a competent person’s opinion on the fire risk associated with a building’s external wall system. Lenders and valuers may use it to inform the mortgage process.

Requests often relate to multi occupied residential buildings, typically above 18 metres. Some mid rise buildings may be in scope depending on construction and lender requirements.

Use the portal search by postcode. Select the correct building address. Enter a valid email address to view and download available forms.

Contact your managing agent or freeholder to ask about an assessment. Check back later if an appraisal is in progress.

No. A Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls follows PAS 9980 guidance. Duty holders may still need that appraisal to manage building risk.