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| 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 To protect lives and property from fire through the wide-spread acceptance of the fire sprinkler concept. |
2008 FFSA Board of Directors Executive Committee (term expires in 2008) President- Mike Crain 1st. Vice President- Jay Larson 2nd. Vice President- Wendy Rothenberg Secretary/Treasurer- Bill Van Haute Contractor Board of Directors Ron Benke Mike Brown John Duffin Randy Evans Wayne Gey Dave Haney Lenny Hollis Dave Huysman Terry Mohr Don Robertson Alan Wiginton SAM Board of Directors (term ends2008) Dennis Marra Versie Vigie CLICK HERE TO SEE CONTACT INFORMATION AND SEAT TERM |
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
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
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
Breaking News.............
NFSA Brings Business Survival Strategies to Online Seminar Series
In a continuing effort to be responsive to its contractor members needs during these difficult times, NFSA is pleased to
announce that as part of its Business Thursdays series of online seminars, it will feature the program “Surviving During
Tough Economic Times.” Buddy Dewar, NFSA’s own economics expert, will review his top ten survival tips including
contract language. Demand will be high for this extraordinarily timely topic and connections are limited. Register here!
Florida contractors earn 1.50 CEU's for this on line course.
Florida Fire Sprinkler Board Elections took place and the results are in please join us in welcoming to our Florida
Board of Directors Terry Noonan from Farmer and Irwin and Tracy Kapusciarz from Ferguson Fire and Fabrication as
our newest members. Re-elected were Wayne Gey from Wayne Automatic, Lenny Hollis from Southern Fire Protection,
Ron Benke from Rodan Fire Dave Haney from Simplex Grinnell and Dennis Marra from Tyco Fire Products.
Congratulations to all of you. Newly appointed board members will be effective March 2009.
TOP TECH - Florida defend your title - To see Rules and Information click HERE
Yes, the NFSA is having its Top Tech competition to find the best Fire Sprinkler Technicians in North America. We’ll be forming a
team to represent this Region and we’re looking for the best! In order to qualify for the Regional Team, you’ll have to score as one of
the top three people on a two-hour exam that has multiple choice questions on NFPA 13 as well as a hydraulic calculation that you’ll
have to do by hand and a small layout that you’ll have to put into a building plan. If you think you’ve got what it takes to represent our
Region, please contact the Top Tech Coordinator, Mike Repko, at toptech@nfsa.org or call him at (845) 878-4200 x120. Once you
let Mike know that you’re interested, you’ll be informed of test dates and locations in your Region.
IRC Adopts Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements An historic day in Minneapolis. The IRC Coalition was
successful in having fire sprinklers required in all new Townhouses and single family dwellings as part of the next edition of the Model
Code. While this still needs to be adopted at the local and state level it is a monumental achievement for our industry. The effective
date for home sprinklers will be January 1, 2011. Thanks to Fred Benn and his residential committee, Jim Dalton and his Public Fire
Protection Team, Buddy Dewar and his Regional Managers, Tom Lia and the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board and Jeff
Shapiro and the IRC coalition for spending hundreds of man-hours in making this happen. Click HERE for A Discussion Guide on
the New IRC Requirement for Residential Fire Sprinklers
Area Interest Meetings coming up - click HERE to see schedule.
NICET new schedule for 2009 announced click HERE and sign up early we expect all classes to be full.
Our web community is up and running. Go to www.ffsacommunity.com to register!!
New Legislative update from the desk of Buddy Dewar Click Here to see current update
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.
NFSA Brings Business Survival Strategies to Online Seminar Series
In a continuing effort to be responsive to its contractor members needs during these difficult times, NFSA is pleased to
announce that as part of its Business Thursdays series of online seminars, it will feature the program “Surviving During
Tough Economic Times.” Buddy Dewar, NFSA’s own economics expert, will review his top ten survival tips including
contract language. Demand will be high for this extraordinarily timely topic and connections are limited. Register here!
Florida contractors earn 1.50 CEU's for this on line course.
Florida Fire Sprinkler Board Elections took place and the results are in please join us in welcoming to our Florida
Board of Directors Terry Noonan from Farmer and Irwin and Tracy Kapusciarz from Ferguson Fire and Fabrication as
our newest members. Re-elected were Wayne Gey from Wayne Automatic, Lenny Hollis from Southern Fire Protection,
Ron Benke from Rodan Fire Dave Haney from Simplex Grinnell and Dennis Marra from Tyco Fire Products.
Congratulations to all of you. Newly appointed board members will be effective March 2009.
TOP TECH - Florida defend your title - To see Rules and Information click HERE
Yes, the NFSA is having its Top Tech competition to find the best Fire Sprinkler Technicians in North America. We’ll be forming a
team to represent this Region and we’re looking for the best! In order to qualify for the Regional Team, you’ll have to score as one of
the top three people on a two-hour exam that has multiple choice questions on NFPA 13 as well as a hydraulic calculation that you’ll
have to do by hand and a small layout that you’ll have to put into a building plan. If you think you’ve got what it takes to represent our
Region, please contact the Top Tech Coordinator, Mike Repko, at toptech@nfsa.org or call him at (845) 878-4200 x120. Once you
let Mike know that you’re interested, you’ll be informed of test dates and locations in your Region.
IRC Adopts Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements An historic day in Minneapolis. The IRC Coalition was
successful in having fire sprinklers required in all new Townhouses and single family dwellings as part of the next edition of the Model
Code. While this still needs to be adopted at the local and state level it is a monumental achievement for our industry. The effective
date for home sprinklers will be January 1, 2011. Thanks to Fred Benn and his residential committee, Jim Dalton and his Public Fire
Protection Team, Buddy Dewar and his Regional Managers, Tom Lia and the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board and Jeff
Shapiro and the IRC coalition for spending hundreds of man-hours in making this happen. Click HERE for A Discussion Guide on
the New IRC Requirement for Residential Fire Sprinklers
Area Interest Meetings coming up - click HERE to see schedule.
NICET new schedule for 2009 announced click HERE and sign up early we expect all classes to be full.
Our web community is up and running. Go to www.ffsacommunity.com to register!!
New Legislative update from the desk of Buddy Dewar Click Here to see current update
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.
