The Minnesota Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association is dedicated to advancing the fire sprinkler concept throughout the state. The chapter is headed by fire protection veteran and former Minnesota state fire marshal Tom Brace. Tom works closely alongside fire officials, legislators, and the public to promote the widespread acceptance of fire sprinklers. For more information on chapter events, training, and membership benefits, contact Tom Brace at brace@nfsa.org, 651-603-8827 (office) or 651-644-7800 (cell).
State Coordinator, NFSA: Tom Brace | Cell: 651-603-8827, Office: 651-644-7800 brace@nfsa.org |
| President: Sean Flaherty, Viking Automatic Sprinkler | Phone: 651-558-3232 sean.flaherty@vikingsprinkler.us |
| Treasurer: Tom Lucarelli, Viking Automatic Sprinkler | Phone: 651-558-3300 tom.lucarelli@vikingsprinkler.us |
| Secretary: Casey Jackson, Ahern Fire Protection | Phone: 651-755-4773 cjackson@ahernfire.com |
| Ahern Fire Protection 13705 26th Avenue #110 Plymouth, MN 55441 Contact: Casey Jackson Phone: 651-755-4773 Email: cjackson@ahernfire.com www.ahernfire.com | Olsen Fire Protection, Inc. 321 Wilson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Contact: Kevin Olsen Phone: 612-331-3111 Fax: 612-331-1161 Email: kevino@olsenfire.com |
| Brothers Fire Protection 9950 East Highway 10 Elk River, MN 55330 Contact: Steve Ceislukowski Phone: 1-800-607-2767 Email: steve@brothersfire.com www.brothersfire.com | SIMPLEXGRINNELL 5400 Nathan Lane N. #100 Plymouth, MN 55442 Contact: Thomas Miller Phone: 763-367-5000 Fax: 763-367-5002 Email: thmiller@simplexgrinnell.com Website: www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com |
| Gilbert Mechanical* 4451 West 76th Street Edina, MN 55435 Contact: Brent Stifter Phone: 952-835-3810 Fax: 952-835-4765 Email: BStifter@gilbertmech.com | Skyline Fire Protection, Inc.* 10900 73rd Avenue North, Suite 108 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Contact: Bob Kokales Phone: 763-425-4441 Fax: 763-425-7755 Email: bob@skylinefire.com www.skylinefire.com |
| LifeSaver Fire Protection* 7500 Wayzata Blvd. Golden Valley, MN 55426 Contact: Sean Sabery Phone: 763-476-9010 Fax: 763-475-9076 Direct: 763-452-2777 Email: sean@lifesaverfire.com | Summit Fire Protection* 575 Minnehaha Ave W. St. Paul, MN 55103 Contact: Shanna Neis Phone: 651-251-1880 Fax: 651-251-1879 Email: bidplan@summitcous.com Website: www.summitcous.com |
| Midwest Fire Protection, Inc. 324 Harding Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Contact: Jim Kuempel Phone: 612-331-1411 Fax: 612-331-1412 Email: JimK@midwest-fire-protection.com www.midwest-fire-protection.com | Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co.* 301 York Avenue St. Paul, MN 55130 Contact: Sean Flaherty Phone: 651-755-3906 Fax: 651-558-3310 Email: sean.flaherty@vikingsprinkler.us www.vikingsprinkler.com |
| Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 529 County Road E Shoreview, MN 55126 Business Manager: Trinidad Uribe III (612) 781-5804 trinidad@local417.com | |
| *This contractor installs residential fire sprinkler systems | |
| Ferguson Fire & Fabrication 3101 49th Avenue N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 | Manager: Tod Jaeger Phone:(612) 378-7999 Email:Tod.jaeger@ferguson.com |
| LKPB Engineers 1935 W. County Rd B2, Ste 300 Roseville, MN 55113 Email: Lewis.anderson@lkpb.com | Contact: Lewis Anderson P.E. Phone: 651-288-6108 |
| Pipe Fabricators, Inc. 8580 Valley Forge Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 Fax: 952-928-7265 Watts: 866-747-7473 www.pipefabricatorsps.com Email: maugustson@spscompanies.com | Complete Pipe Fabriction and all loose material related to the Fire Protection Industry. Contact: Mark Augustson Phone: 763-488-8100 |
| Potter Roemer Fire Protection Equipment 1350 N Michael Drive Suite B Woodale, IL 60191 Fax: 262-641-9220 Cell: 262-617-4259 www.potterroemer.com | Contact: Jim Henry Phone: 262-797-6566 Email: jameshenry@yahoo.com |
| Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 2235 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113 Fax: 651-638-2678 Email: stimm@reliablesprinkler.com | Manufacturer and distributor of Fire Protection Equipment Contact: Shawn Timm Phone: 651-239-9018 |
| Restoration Professionals 505 Minnehaha Avenue W St. Paul, MN 55103 Fax: 651-379-1991 Email: jericksmoen@restpro.com www.restopro.com | Fire and water damage restoration Contact: John Ericksmoen Phone: 651-734-5935 |
| UPONOR INC. 5925 148th St. W. Apple Valley, MN 55124 Fax: 952-891-2008 http://www.uponor-usa.com: Homeowner Resource | Fire safety systems for homeowners Contact: Eric Skare, Product Manager Phone: 952-997-5323 Email: eric.skare@uponor-usa.com |
| Viking Supply Net 640 Center Ave. Carol Stream, IL 60188 Email: jwardour@supplynet.com | Fire sprinklers and devices Contact: Jason Wardour Phone: 715-323-1736 |
Facts
- Fact: The Minnesota Department of Commerce states that 60 insurance companies carry homeowners insurance in Minnesota.
- Fact: The first four companies on the list below carry 60% of those policies.
Figures
The list below show the insurance company discounts for homes with fire sprinkler systems and any special requirements.
| Insurance Company | Discount Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Allstate Insurance | 10 – 15% | 15% with smoke detectors, fire extinguisher and deadbolt locks. |
| American Family | 10% | Grouped with home and fire security systems. |
| Farmers Insurance Group | 10% | Depending on other safety features. |
| State Farm Insurance | 10 – 14% | Depending on other safety features such as smoke alarms and security system. |
| AAA Minnesota/Iowa | 3% | System must be certified as complete. |
| Allied Insurance | About $50 per year | No percentage offered. |
| General Caualty | 5% | Must be certified as complete system. |
| Hartford Insurance (NFSA linked as fire safety resource) | 13% | Full system including attics, attached structures and bathrooms. |
| 8% | Partial system excluding areas listed above | |
| Prudential/Liberty Mutual | 12% | With complete safety package. Links include Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition. |
| Safeco | 10 – 15% | Depending on other safety devices. |
| Travelers Insurance | Depends on credit rating and age of home. | |
| West Bend Mutual | 8% | System must be certified as complete. |
Minnesota Fire Sprinkler Work is a Critical Infrastructure Industry
This map shows the number of letters our members and supporters have sent to Governor Walz asking him to ensure that the critical infrastructure work of fire sprinkler professionals be exempted from any “shelter in place” mandates. If you have not yet contacted the Governor to voice your support of this exemption, please do so at the following link: Minnesota Fire Sprinkler Work is a Critical Infrastructure Industry
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