The reporting regarding the activities of Mr Adam Kiziak, Director of Tri Fire LTD, has understandably led to widespread concerns. The IFE empathise with individuals facing difficulties in buying and selling properties subject to the EWS1 regime, and recognise the added uncertainties presented to buyers, sellers and lenders when the quality of EWS1 assessments is questioned. IFE urge Tri Fire LTD to promptly resolve the issues raised by consumers concerning EWS1 assessments conducted by Mr. Kiziak and engage with mortgage lenders as part of this.
IFE is committed to ensuring that the public are informed on the circumstances leading to the suspension of Mr Kiziak's IFE membership and professional registration with the Engineering Council. The IFE can confirm that an investigation was conducted in accordance with its disciplinary process following complaints received regarding Mr Kiziak's conduct in relation to the completion of EWS1 assessments.
In November 2024 the IFE published the outcome of its investigation, confirming suspension of Mr Kiziak's IFE membership and Engineering Council Registration for breaches of the code of conduct. These breaches are detailed on the IFE website where we publish all member sanctions.
We can also confirm that Mr Kiziak's membership and registration remains suspended indefinitely while further recent complaints are being investigated, including those being reported in the media. We understand that provision of timely information is important, however, to safeguard against jeopardising any possible civil or criminal investigations related to these complaints we are currently unable to comment further or give detailed accounts of the on-going investigation.
IFE is committed to the maintenance of the highest professional standards within its membership of registered fire engineers. A public directory is available on the website that provides details of IFE registrants and specifies their areas of expertise. We encourage anybody seeking the services of a fire engineer to make use of the directory and ensure that the stated fire engineering specialisms match the needs of the client. We also expect our members to only undertake work for which they have the requisite insurance and expertise.