Expertise can be found within the many professional organizations whose members deal with passive firestop systemAn assembly consisting of 1) the penetrant or penetrants 2) the opening through a particular type of wall or floor, and 3) the firestop materials and design that are used to seal the opening or protect the penetrants. development, testing, design, installation and inspection. These organizations are made up of firestop manufacturers, firestop contractors, insulation contractors, building designers, ICC code inspectors, architects and certification professionals.
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AFSCC - Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control
The Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control was established in 1999 by building enforcement, construction, design, and manufacturing professionals in response to the need for a well-coordinated, educational effort to promote the value of a balanced fire protection design in the built environment. |
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AIA - The American Institute of Architects
Based in Washington, D.C., the AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. |
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ALA - Association of Licensed Architects
The Association of Licensed Architects is an international, proactive, growing and dynamic organization of architects and related professionals united to advance the Profession of Architecture. |
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ASFP - Association for Specialist Fire Protection
Pioneering fire protection through innovation and professionalism. |
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ASHE - American Society for Healthcare Engineering
With 10,000 members, ASHE is the largest association devoted to optimizing the health care physical environment. |
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AWCI - Association of Walls and Ceilings, International
AWCI represents 2,200 companies and organizations in the acoustics systems, ceiling systems, drywall systems, exterior insulation and finishing systems, fireproofing, flooring systems, insulation, and stucco contractors, suppliers and manufacturers and those in allied trades. |
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CHES - Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society
The Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) is a national professional association representing approximately 1,000 healthcare engineers and associates across Canada. |
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CSI - Construction Specifications Institute
CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. |
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Canadian Standards Association
The Canadian Standards Association is a not-for-profit membership-based |
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FCIA Firestop Contractors International Association
The FCIA's mission is for member organizations to be recognized throughout the construction industry as preferred quality contractors of life safety firestop systemsAn assembly consisting of 1) the penetrant or penetrants 2) the opening through a particular type of wall or floor, and 3) the firestop materials and design that are used to seal the opening or protect the penetrants.. FCIA Member Contractors are committed to providing consistent, high quality firestop systems as a critical part of Effective Compartmentation. |
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IAEI - International Association of Electrical Inspectors
As a pioneer, the International Association of Electrical Inspectors plays a strong leadership role in the electrical industry and its many organizations and associations. Because of its reputation for fairness and code-compliance, the association has long been labeled the Keystone of the Electrical Industry. |
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ICAA - Insulation Contractors Association of America
Established in 1977, ICAA is the only national organization promoting professionalism in the residential and commercial insulation contracting industry. |
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ICC - International Code Council
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council. |
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IFC - International Firestop Council
The International Firestop Council is a not-for-profit association of manufacturers, distributors and installers of passive fire protection materials and systems in North America. |
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IMI - International Masonry Institute
The International Masonry Institute offers quality training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors and free technical assistance to the design and construction communities. IMI is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and their signatory contractors to promote quality masonry construction. |
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JCAHO The Joint Commision
An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint CommissionAn independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. More info at http://www.jointcommission.org/ accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. |
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NASFM - National Association of State Fire Marshals
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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. |
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NFSA - National Fire Sprinkler Association
NFSA Mission Statement: "To protect lives and property from fire through the wide-spread acceptance of the fire sprinkler concept." |
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National Concrete Masonry Association
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry. The Association is involved in a broad range of technical, research, marketing, government relations and communications activities. |
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SFPE - Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers was established in 1950 and incorporated as in independent organization in 1971. It is the professional society representing those practicing the field of fire protection engineering. The Society has approximately 4500 members in the United States and abroad, and 57 regional chapters. |
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USGBC United States Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. USGBC is composed of more than 15,000 organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. Members includes building owners and end-users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and building system manufacturers, government agencies, and nonprofits. |
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