NEWS
IFSA Alert – Avoid Overheating Fire Sprinklers
Automatic fire sprinkler systems are becoming more common in buildings around the world as they are recognized for their ability [...]
British Homebuilder Shows Sprinklers Can Protect Mobility Scooters
A British homebuilder, Lewisham Homes, has become an advocate for fire sprinklers in homes, funding research that demonstrates their effectiveness [...]
Second “Fire Sprinkler Americas” a Success
IFSA’s 2nd “Fire Sprinkler Americas” conference, held 24-25 February 2016 in Medellin, Colombia, was a successful follow-up to the initial 2014 event in Panama.
Marryatt Award Presented to Jaime Moncada-Pérez
A highlight of the recent “Fire Sprinkler Americas” conference in Medellin, Colombia, was the presentation of IFSA’s H.W. Marryatt Award to Mr. Jaime Moncada-Pérez. The award, which has only been given out on five previous occasions, recognizes lifetime contributions in support of the fire sprinkler concept internationally.
IFSA Assists the Formation of ANRACI-Colombia
The fire sprinkler industry in Colombia has moved quickly to form the National Fire Sprinkler Association (ANRACI) Colombia in advance of the IFSA-sponsored “Fire Sprinkler Americas” conference in Medellín, Colombia, on 24-25 February 2016.
Safety Alert Non-Certified Sprinklers
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, Patterson, New York ‐ As a part of its effort to advance the use of effective fire sprinkler protection worldwide, the International Fire Sprinkler Association (IFSA) has identified a significant concern in certain regions of the world regarding the use of counterfeit fire sprinkler products, as well as those products that have no marking indicating that they have been certified by a reputable third party certification organization.