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
and
property from fire
through the
wide-spread
acceptance of the
fire
sprinkler concept.
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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-
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
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


NOVEMBER 2009 UPDATE - CLICK HERE to the latest from the desk of Buddy Dewar

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.


                                

We have a full house for our 16th Annual Golf Classic to be held on
March 22, 2010 at Timacuan Golf Club.
 Thank you to all who are
attending and sponsoring.  We appreciate you!

CLICK HERE
What's Happening?  Click HERE for Dr. Dave's Regional Report
32 CEU's coming to Daytona Beach
May 11-14, 2010
Just announced that
Casia Sinco, Public Safety Director from the State Fire
Marshal's office will be presenting
Questions & Answers from the SFM - part of what will be a very
educational and interesting week!
Room Rates are $99.00 per night the Hilton located on the beach
.  
32 CEU's required for renewal including mandatory classes and Underground
class V will be offered.  For more information and registration click
HERE
NICET March 23-26, 2010- Commercial Fire in Largo FL - 3 day class with test on day 4.  Please click HERE for
registration.
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
Florida Board of Directors welcomes Zarko Ognjenovic  as our newest board member and congratulations to Jay Larson as he
retains his seat for another two years. Also welcome to our newest SAM member
Top Myers and congratulations to Dennis Marra
who will retain his seat for another year.
Make your room reservations at the Hilton at our
special rate of $99.00 per night by clicking
HERE
Group Name Florida Fire - Group Code FFSA