A Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association
The Florida Fire Sprinkler Association (FFSA)

The Florida Fire Sprinkler Association was established in 1975, and became a Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association in 1995. The FFSA
represents all fire sprinkler interests including fire sprinkler contractors, suppliers and manufacturers of fire sprinkler and related equipment,
professionals, and authorities having jurisdiction. The FFSA is pleased to offer an Associate Membership exclusive to interests in the State of Florida.
As the premier provider fire sprinkler related training and education in the State of Florida, FFSA offer numerous opportunities to attain required
continuing education credit through Area Interest Meetings, seminars, annual conference, and other special training sessions for professional
development. The Pipeline...An Official Publication of the Florida Fire Sprinkler Association is published monthly. Read the current copy of
The
Pipeline.

Download a copy of the FFSA by-laws here..      Download a copy for Florida Revised Code Section 633
OUR MISSION
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property from fire
through the
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acceptance of the
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2010 Florida Fire Sprinkler Association Board of Directors
Executive Committee (term expires in 2009)
President-Jay Larson
1st. Vice President- Terry Noonan
2nd. Vice President- Zarko Ognjenovic
Secretary/Treasurer - George Nicola

Contractor Board of Directors
Ron Benke
Mike Brown
Wendy Rothenberg - Immediate past president
Mike Crain
Zarko Ogngenovic
Wayne Gey
Dave Haney
Lenny Hollis
Dave Huysman
Jay Larson
George Nicola
Terry Noonan
Don Robertson
Wendy Rothenberg
Pete Sautie
Alan Wiginton
SAM Board of Directors (term ends 2009)
Dennis Marra
Top Myers
CLICK
HERE TO SEE CONTACT INFORMATION AND SEAT TERM

In the promotion of the fire sprinkler concept, the National Fire Sprinkler Association represents all fire sprinkler industry interests including fire
sprinkler contractors, manufacturers and suppliers of fire sprinklers and related equipment and fire protection professionals. Established in 1905, the
National Fire Sprinkler Association provides publications, nationally accredited seminars, representation in codes and standards-making, market
development, labor relations and other services to its membership. Headquartered in Patterson, New York, the National Fire Sprinkler Association
has regional operations offices throughout the country.Please visit the NFSA web site at:
www.nfsa.org


Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 69A-46, passed on May 18, 2008.  69A-46, in part addresses ITM requirements for tagging
fire sprinkler systems.  Read complete law by clicking
HERE.

Let us help you fulfill your contractor CEU requirements for recertification.  Download a copy of the Florida Fire
Sprinkler Association's
"Catalog of Course Offerings" to find out how we can help you.


                   

Date announced for our 17th Annual Golf Tournament
March 21, 2011 at Timacuan Golf Club
CLICK HERE
To see our sponsors from our last tournament.  
Dr. Dave's JULY 2010 Regional Report - Click HERE to see latest in Florida
August Area Interest Meetings

Train the Trainer Courses
Presented at August Area Interest Meetings

Building on the success of a number of highly attended side-by-side burn demonstrations in South Florida, we have
developed a program for sprinkler contractors and fire educators in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of fire
sprinklers.

The purpose of the “Train-the-Trainer” program is to show step by step the life saving capabilities of home fire
sprinkler systems by comparing two rooms, one protected and one unprotected in order to educate and build
consumer demand for home fire sprinklers in various communities.  We have developed a 1.5 hour trainer program
that gives you the proper tools to construct and conduct a side by side live burn.

Please RSVP to bush@nfsa.org
All meetings start at 12:00 noon.














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IRC NEWS There is a LOT of work going on in many states on both the "IRC" issue and issues related to
"ITM".  Just as a reminder, there are links (left side of home page) of the NFSA website at:
www.nfsa.org for both
national IRC and ITM updates.  It is a good place to view current status of those items.  The link will take you to a
map..simply click on the state to read the update.  Also,m the page will list the Regional Manager and Area Director for
that state.  If you have specific questions about their states, all of their contact information is listed.  Not only are we
working hard in Florida...that same activity is taking place in 49 other states - makes it clear why we are the "Voice of the
Fire Sprinkler Industry".
ICC Committee Action Keeps Fire Sprinklers in Homes
Reaffirming action taken last year by its membership to include fire sprinklers in the construction of new one- and two-
family homes, last night the International Code Council rejected a National Association of Home Builders proposal to
remove residential fire sprinkler requirements from the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code. To achieve
success, NFSA joined forces with the International Residential Code Fire Sprinkler Coalition – a large alliance of fire
service professional organizations, including fire chiefs and fire marshals, fire code associations, and citizen
advocacy groups. Read More click
HERE
Make sure you are up to date on the latest information concerning Service Contracts.  
You can get the latest updates at the Area Interest Meetings or click
here to see the
current law.

From the desk of Buddy Dewar......Please make sure you are up to date with the latest news legislatively in our
industry.  This session has brought many trials and some triumphs.  Please click
HERE to read the latest
legislative update from Buddy Dewar.
Fire Sprinklers protect Pensacola
Habitat for Humanity House

Thanks to Advanced Fire Protection
Services, L Pugh & Associates, Living
Waters, Koorsen Fire, Simplex Grinnell
and Reliable for volunteering time and
supplies needed to install a fire sprinkler
system at a brand new Habitat for
Humanity House.