Retrofitting Sprinklers in High-Rise Buildings: Concerns and Solutions

Non-Compliant Fire Sprinkler Products Sold on Amazon Pose Significant Risk to Public

After several months of study, and in cooperation with the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA) and the International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA), National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) President Shane Ray has sent a letter to Amazon Vice President Dharmesh M. Mehta, alerting him and Amazon of multiple fire sprinkler products currently for sale on Amazon.com that pose substantial risk to health, safety, and welfare.

NFSA’s Guide to NFPA’s 2020 Annual Technical Meeting – Virtual Edition

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) performs a very active role in the codes and standards revision process through our members, staff and the activities of the Engineering and Standards Committee and Code Development Team.   

Tis the season for calibration

One of the most important components of testing fire pumps is the testing equipment – specifically the calibrated gauges.  Too often, once pump testing season is over, the gauges are forgotten until June when they are needed again, but it is too late.