Joining the Climbing Wall Manufacturers Association

Applications should be made to the Executive Committee of the CWMA on an application form (available HERE). All prospective members must comply and agree with the terms set out in the CWMA's Articles and Memorandum. Acceptance for membership will be made on the following guidelines:-

• To have been in the business of building climbing walls for a minimum of 12 months
• To have supplied a list of climbing walls constructed by the applicant
• Full members would normally have built at least 3 permanent climbing walls, in different locations around the UK, each in excess of 50 square metres surface area, that show a wide variety of different climbing styles, including at least one leading wall. Each of these walls must be accompanied by the appropriate specifications and series of engineering calculations. In addition, a method statement for construction and risk assessment for each of these projects must be supplied.
• Supply details of insurance cover. This must include: Appropriate Employers, Public and Product Liability insurance of at least £2 million. All wall builders responsible for design will also require Professional Indemnity Insurance and Contractors "All Risks" Insurance.
• Health & Safety. Have an appropriate company Health & safety policy, and to work to that policy. Such a policy should include means of compliance with current COSHH and CHIP regulations in the companies workplace and on site, and with regard to disposal of waste.
• Be able to demonstrate appropriate employee training, monitoring and control, and workplace conditions.
• Provide satisfactory details of the business' legal status.
• Be an associate member of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC).
• Comply with all manufacturing and engineering standards specified by the Association.
• Once a CWMA member, be prepared and able to build all climbing walls to draft CEN Standard EN 12572 (1999)
• Provide evidence of product testing and testing procedures.
• Be able to show evidence and ability to meet the CDM regulations where appropriate.

For more information on CWMA, please contact CWMA

CWMA Membership Application form