Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association

Well, it’s that time of year again! Many of you will be seeing this edition of Sprinkler Age at AFSA43, our annual convention at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Hotel & Convention Center. On a clear day, you can see the majestic Rocky Mountains—in fact, you can probably see them on …

Cooking and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Among Top Fire Concerns As the new school year approaches, college students nationwide are preparing to move into campus dormitories and off-campus housing. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety™ (CCFS) collaborate on the annual Campus Fire Safety Month …

First, I must say WOW! WOW how fast this year has passed. WOW to the amazing AFSA Board, committee members, staff, contractors, and associate members. And WOW to all of the amazing things that have been accomplished by the aforementioned group. I hope you all are enjoying the AFSA43 convention …

AFSA’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC) met on July 25, 2024, to continue their efforts to establish AFSA’s positions on upcoming issues for the second draft meetings for the 2026 editions of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and NFPA 200, Standard for …

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!™” as the official theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 6–12, 2024. This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in response to NFPA data, which shows that the majority of U.S. home fire deaths continue …

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In preparation for the 2024 NFPA Technical Meeting in Orlando, AFSA’s Technical Advisory Council has reviewed the posted Certified Amending Motions (CAM) for the relevant standards on the A2024 and F2023 revision cycles and is providing this voting guide to aid our members attending the Technical Meeting. NFPA 13, Standard …

ENSURING YOUR FIRE PUMP SYSTEM IS READY WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST Fire pumps are critical components of water-based fire protection systems; however, pumps can look like intimidating pieces of equipment to those who need to become more familiar with them. Fire pumps are installed in facilities where the available …

NAC’S PHASE I EXAM HELPS EVALUATE, PREPARE, AND SHOWCASE YOUR APPRENTICES AFSA’s Annual National Apprentice Competition (NAC) is in its third decade of showcasing sprinkler fitter apprentices. While earning a spot in the Top 7 is the ultimate goal for apprentices, there are benefits to simply entering and taking the …