Do you really want to send Utopian_hermit_monk a message saying you like their work?
“To create a market for the widespread acceptance of competently installed automatic fire sprinkler systems in both new and existing construction, from homes to high-rise.” – NFSA Mission Statement
The minutes recording the following as the main purpose of the NASCA:
“To promote and improve the methods of fire protection, the discussion and consideration of all such matters as may be of general interest to the welfare, progress, and building up of the automatic sprinkler equipment business including all rules and regulations which have been, or may hereafter be, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association and for the purpose of carrying out and obeying such rules and regulations as may be adopted and required by such association. And also to discuss and adopt such rules and regulations as will give to the public the best service possible. Also to adopt such measures as will produce the best and most satisfactory equipment and give to the public the highest standard of fire protection that can be afforded by such systems. And further to take all necessary steps towards ascertaining and carrying out the laws of the country, that in any way affect the automatic sprinkler equipment business. And to adopt all other lawful measures that may be deemed necessary and proper to promote and protect the best interests of the Association.”
Even today, sprinkler contractors are recognized as unique specialty contractors, apart from plumbers and steam fitters, whose primary purpose is the competent installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems. – John A. Viniello, President, NFSA
Recap of name changes:
http://www.nfsa.org
http://www.mfri.org/sps/spsnfsasfy03.html
Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.