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The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa
is an advisory body, sponsored by insurance companies and subscriptions.
ÝThe Association provides educational courses, conferences, technical
reference library and has videos for loan.
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FPA ‚ Fire Protection
Association Australia
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The Fire Protection Association (FPA) of Australia
is an organization that promotes fire awareness and works with
the Australian fire protection industry. While the organization
provides general information on Australian fire protection, safety
and information on the technical committees, special interest
groups and state committees, it is an additional resource for
fire and safety information in general.
Australian Building
Codes
The Australian Building Codes Board is the equivalent of the various
US building codes. It is a joint initiative of all levels of government
in Australia. The boardís mission is to provide for efficiency
and cost effectiveness in meeting community expectations for health,
safety and amenity in the design, construction and use of buildings
through the creation of nationally consistent building codes,
standards, regulatory requirements and regulatory systems.
SAI (Standards
Association Institute) of Australia
SAI Global is publishing organization based
in Australia with offices in Australia, New Zealand, US and through
out Asia. SAI Global is a resource for obtaining Australian standards
as well as other standards from around the world.
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European Associations
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ASFP ‚ Association
for Special Fire Protection
The Association of Special Fire Protection represents UK
manufacturers, contractors, regulatory and certification bodies
involved in passive fire protection.Ý This site contains a fairly
good link page of UK
fire and safety sites.
BASA ‚ British
Automatic Sprinkler Association
The British Automatic Sprinkler Association is, as its name implies,
is a UK trade association for many of the fire sprinklers manufacturers,
contractors, insurers, and the fire services in the United Kingdom.
BFPSA ‚ British
Fire Protection Systems Association
A trade Association UK manufacturers and installers of fire alarm
and fixed gaseous extinguishing systems.
BSI ‚ British
Standards Institute
A United
Kingdom based organization that providers standards ranging from
protection of intellectual property to technical specifications
for personal protective equipment, independent certification of
management systems, including ISO standards, tests products against
standards and third party certification.
EOTC ‚ European Organization for
Conformity Assessment
The EOTC is a European Organization, located in Belgium, established
by the several European bodies in 1990 for develop harmony between
various European standards as well as other standards throughout
the world.
Switzerland
- Institut Suisse de Promotion de la Securite
The Swiss Institute of Safety & Security, a service organization
for risk management and corporate safety and security, works hand
in hand with the business world, insurance companies and the authorities
for the purpose of loss prevention. The objective is to promote
safety and security (fire and explosion protection, process safety,
occupational safety, environmental protection, intruder protection)
in industrial, commercial and service sector operations in all
fields of business.
Sweden
– SFPA Svenska Brandforsvarsforeningen (not yet translated
to English)
The SFPA is a non-profit association founded in 1919. Not all
pages of this web site are translated into English, so if you
going to do some research using the site, you might want to brush
up on your Swedish. The work performed by SFPA includes publishing
of fire protection information, traing, and a lobby group for
fire protection issues to the Swedish government.
Finland - Suomen
Pelastusalan Keskusjarjesto (not yet translated to
English)
Netherlands
- Nationaal Centrum Voor Preventie
France
- Centre National de Prevention et de Protection
The National Center for Prevention and Protection (CNPP) is a
professional body, recognized by the insurance companies, which
develops, disseminates and assesses knowledge and know-how in
personal safety, tangible and intangible property safety and environmental
safety in every activity and environment. CNPP expertise applies
particularly to risk management, general safety, fire, environmental
issues, technological risks, burglary and health and safety at
work. The CNPP also operates on an international level including
involvement in European bodies, cooperation agreements and as
a member of international networks.
Spain
– CEPREVEN
CEPREVEN is a Spanish organization that performs risk assessment
on behalf of insurance companies.
FPA
‚ Fire Protection Association
A United Kingdom
fire safety organization supported by the Association of British
Insurers and Lloydís.Ý FPA provides support to many standard making
bodies to influence the development of standards.
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ACGIH
‚ American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
The ACGIH is an organization of individuals
in the industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety field
whose goal it is to encourage the exchange of information to aid
hygienists in the field.
AFAA
‚ American Fire Alarm Association
Founded in 1953 the AFAA is a US
trade association that represents the fire alarm industry. The
membership is made up of manufacturer's, distributors, government
organizations and engineers.
AIChE
‚ American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, was founded
in 1908. AIChE is a professional association of more than 50,000
members that provides leadership in advancing the chemical engineering
profession. Its members are creative problem-solvers who use their
scientific and technical knowledge to develop processes and design
and operate plants to make useful products at a reasonable cost.
Chemical engineers are also at the forefront of research to assure
the safe and environmentally-sound manufacture, use, and disposal
of chemical products. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical
engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal
growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members
to address societal needs throughout the world.
AIHA
‚ American Industrial Hygiene Association
AIHA promotes, protects, and enhances industrial hygienists
and other occupational health, safety and environmental professionals
in their efforts to improve the health and well being of workers,
the community, and the environment. The AIHA: was founded in 1939
and is a nonprofit organization with more than 75 local sections.
Of the 12,000 members 96 percent are college graduates, 61 percent
hold master's degrees, and 6 percent possess doctoral degrees.
AIHA is one of the largest international associations
serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals
practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor,
academic institutions, and independent organizations. Occupational
health, safety and environmental professionals are concerned primarily
with the control of environmental health hazards that arise out
of the workplace or the community.
API
‚ American Petroleum Institute
The oil and natural gas industry provides the fuel for American
life, warming our homes, powering our businesses and giving us
the mobility to enjoy this great land. As the primary trade
association of that industry, API represents more than 400 members
involved in all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry. ÝOur
association draws on the experience and expertise of our members
and staff to support a strong and viable oil and natural gas industry.
ASME
‚ American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
today ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical
organization serving a worldwide membership of 125,000. ASME conducts
one of the world's largest technical publishing operations and
holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development
courses each year. ASME sets many industrial and manufacturing
standards.
The work of the Society is performed by its member-elected
Board of Governors and through its five Councils, 44 boards and
hundreds of committees in 13 regions throughout the world. There
are a combined 400 sections and student sections serving ASME's
worldwide membership.
ASSE ‚ American Society
of Safety Engineers
Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and
largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members
manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental
issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE is
guided by a 16-member Board of Directors, which consists of 8 regional
vice presidents; three council vice presidents; society president,
president-elect, senior vice president, vice president of finance
and executive director. ASSE has 12 practice specialties, 150 chapters,
56 sections and 64 student sections.
ASTM
‚ American Society for Testing and Materials
Founded in 1898, ASTM International is a not-for-profit organization
that provides a global forum for the development and publication
of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems,
and services. Over 30,000 individuals from 100 nations are the
members of ASTM International, who are producers, users, consumers,
and representatives of government and academia. In over 130 varied
industry areas, ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing,
procurement, and regulatory activities. Formerly known as the
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International
provides standards that are accepted and used in research and
development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial
transactions around the globe.
BCSP
‚ Board of Certified Safety Professionals
The BCSP was organized as a peer certification board to certifying
safety professions. The functions of the Board is to evaluate
the academic and professional experience qualifications of safety
professionals, to administer examinations, and to issue certificates
of qualification to professionals who meet specific criteria and
pass its examinations.
BFRL ‚ Building and Fire Research
Laboratory
The Building and Fire Research Laboratory
studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices;
fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical,
and environmental engineering. Products of the laboratory's research
include measurements and test methods, performance criteria, and
technical data that supports innovations by industry and are incorporated
into building and fire standards and codes.
BOCA ‚ Building Officials
Code Administration
See ěInternational Code
Councilî
CANASA
‚ Canadian Alarm and Security Association
A non-profit, national
association established in 1977, the Canadian Alarm and Security
Association (CANASA) represents the interests of the electronic
security alarm industry and helps dealers, distributors, manufacturers
and monitoring companies across Canada succeed in business. Our
Professional Development Courses, Information Services, and Membership
Advantage Program are all part of a comprehensive network of services
designed to help members save money and run their businesses faster,
safer and in a professional and ethical manner.
CGA
‚ Compressed Gas Association
Since 1913, the Compressed Gas
Association has been dedicated to the development and promotion
of safety standards and safe practices in the industrial gas industry.
It is due to the efforts of the CGA that the industry has remained
largely self-regulating throughout the twentieth century. More
than 200 member companies worldwide work together through the
committee system to create technical specifications, safety standards,
and training and educational materials; to cooperate with governmental
agencies in formulating responsible regulations and standards;
and to promote compliance with these regulations and standards
in the workplace. CMA ‚ Chemical Manufacturers Association
CFAA
‚ Canadian Fire Alarm Association
The CFAA is a Canadian trade
association for the Canadian fire alarm industry with representation
on various codes and standards committees and provides various
resources for the fire alarm industry.
FireSprinkler
This Fire Sprinkler Forum is a mailing list for two-way discussion
of issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers in Canada.
Anyone interested in fire sprinklers and related issues, is invited
to subscribe. E-mail address are kept confidential and will not
be distributed in any way.
FM
Global
FM was organized in 1835 by Zachariah Allen to reduce the
insurance premium on his textile mill by making property improvements
to reduce the chance of loss by fire. At the time premium increases
for losses were shared among all insuredís, regardless of individual
loss history.Ý Over time additional Insurance companies were developed.Ý
As the workload increased a dedicated unit was established in
1878 to handle all of the inspection activities.Ý Eventually FM
began performing appraisals, adjustments, loss analysis and research
associated with preventing fire and other hazards.
FSSA
‚ Fire Suppression Systems Association
The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) is an organization
of manufacturers, suppliers, and designer-installers, dedicated
to providing a higher level of fire protection. FSSA members are
specialists in protecting high value special hazard areas from
fire.
HARC
‚ Halon Alternative Research Corp
HARC is a non-profit trade association formed in 1989 to promote
the development and approval of environmentally acceptable halon
alternatives. HARC serves as a facilitating organization and information
clearinghouse on issues related to halon replacement, halon recycling,
and halon regulation.
IAPSC
‚ International Association of Professional Security Consultants
The purpose of The International Association of Professional
Security Consultants (IAPSC) is to establish and maintain the
highest possible standards in the Security Consulting Profession.
For that purpose, the Association will provide opportunities for
the professional enhancement of the members and will promote a
greater awareness of the objective standards of its membership.
ICC
- International Code Council
BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI formally consolidated into a single,
50,000-member organization: the International Code Council (ICC).
ICC will provide world-class service to members and customers
and remains dedicated to public safety through the development
of building safety and fire prevention codes. With more than 360
highly qualified staff, the ICC will provide enhanced membership
services and support services with unmatched technical, educational,
and informational products and services. Please visit the ICC
website for up-to-date information and services.
MSS
‚ Manufacturers Standardization Society
Officially founded in 1924, the Manufacturers Standardization
Society (MSS) of the valve and fittings industry is a non-profit
technical association organized for development and improvement
of industry, national and international codes and standards for
valves, valve actuators, pipe fittings, flanges, pipe hangers,
and associated seals.
NBFAA
‚ National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Founded in 1948, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
(NBFAA) is the nation's oldest and largest association dedicated
to representing, promoting, and supporting the electronic life
safety, security, and systems industry. Through a federation of
state associations, NBFAA reaches grass roots members, enabling
them to band together on national issues, and delivering to them
industry information, professional development tools, products,
and services.
NSC
‚ National Safety Counsel
The NSC the National Safety Council, our answers to these
questions are simple. We do not
have a great tolerance for human tragedy. We do
care deeply about the hundreds of people that die every day. We
do not accept
injuries as inevitable. There are
things that can be done about it, and we are
committed to fixing this huge societal problem. Importantly, we
believe you agree and you also stand ready to do something about
it.
NAFED
‚ National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)
was established in 1963 with the mission of continuously improving
the economic environment, business performance, and technical
competence in the fire protection industry.
NEMA
‚ National Electrical Manufacturer Association
A US body created in 1926 provides a forum for the standardization
of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range
of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products.
NFPA
‚ National Fire Protection Associations
US
National Fire Protection Association is a standards development
organization located in Quincy
Massachusetts. NFPA develops
standards and codes related to safety.Ý NFPA also provides a buyers guide to assist in locating equipment.
NICET
‚ National Institute of Certified Engineer Technicians
NICET, originally formed in 1961, is a certification organization
that tests individuals to measure their level of competent against
a given trade.Ý In the fire protection industry certifications
are provided for Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, and Fire Sprinkler
individuals. NICET provides one of several means for others to
determine the level of experience an individual has with regard
to a specific discipline.Ý
NPRA
‚ National Petrochemical & Refiners Association
The NPRA is an association organized to support the petrochemical
and refining industries.Ý The goal of the NPRA is to facilitate
technical advancement and continued progress in safety, environmental
performance and security, in part through meetings and conferences
held throughout the world.Ý The NPRA also serves to educate the
public and policymakers about the role of the refining and petrochemical
industries.
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AFSA
‚ American Fire Sprinkler Association
The AFSA is a US based International trade association representing
non-union (open shop) fire sprinkler contractors, manufacturers,
suppliers, designers and AHJís.Ý The AFSA provides educational
and training to its members.
NFSA
‚ National Fire Sprinkler Association
The NFSA is a US
based trade association representing union fire sprinkler contractors,
manufacturers, suppliers, designers and AHJís.Ý The NFSA provides
educational and training to its members.
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NSCA
‚ National Systems Contractors Association
The NSCA
is a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage
electronic systems industry including systems contractors, integrators,
manufacturers, consultants, architects, and specifying engineers.
SFPE
‚ Society of Fire Protection Engineers
SFPE was established in 1950 as an organization or
professional of engineers practicing in fire protection in the
US
and abroad.Ý Among the activities that SFPE engages in are educational
seminars, technical symposia, conferences, books and publications,
all designed to advance the state of fire protection engineering
and to provide technical information and resources to the fire
protection community.
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IACS ‚
International Association of Classification Societies
An association to which Classification
Societies belong. IACS is a body that participates in the development
of IMO standards and works with its members to establish yet a
higher degree of quality in the classification society arena.
IACS consists of members and associate members. To become a member
of IACS, a classification society must have a minimum of 30 years
experience as a classification society with its own classification
rules, must class not less than 1500 ocean-going vessels over
100 gross tons with an aggregate total of not less than 8 million
gross tonnage and have a professional staff of 150 exclusive surveyors
and 100 technical specialists all of whom should be qualified
and trained in accordance with IACS procedures.
To become an associate member of IACS a
classification society must have a minimum of 15 years experience
as a classification society with its own classification rules,
must class not less than 750 ocean-going vessels over 100 gross
tons with an aggregate total of not less than 2 million gross
tonnage and have a professional staff of 75 exclusive surveyors
and 50 technical specialists all of whom should be qualified and
trained in accordance with IACS procedures.
IMO
‚ International Maritime Organization
A marine standards body originally established in 1948 under the
name of Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization
(IMCO) and later changed to the IMO in 1982.Ý The IMO is a body
of the United Nations and is the rule making body for ocean going
vessels, MODUís and the like.
ABS
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS is a US
classification society with its headquarters in Houston
and has offices throughout the world and is a member of IACS.
ABS provides certification of companies, products, and ships to
various standards such as ISO, IMO, CFRís and other regulations.Ý
They are best known in the marine industry as a company that provides
certification of vessels, MODUís, and facilities to safety standards
required by various governing bodies.
BV
‚ Bureau Veritas
BV is a French classification society with its head quarters
in Courbevoie and has offices throughout the world and is a member
of IACS.Ý BV provides certification conformity, training, and
consulting.Ý They provide certification of vessels, MODUís, and
facilities to safety standards required by various governing bodies.
CCS
‚ Chinese Classification Society
CCS is the Chinese Classification Society
in Beijing.Ý CCS is a member of IACS and provides services similar
to other classification societies.
CRS
‚ Croatian Register of Shipping
Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS) is a classification society
with its primary activities on the eastern Adriatic coast. CRS
was originally titled the “Austrian Veritas” when it
was founded in 1858 and was the third classification society in
the world. In 1918 the Austrian Veritas changed its name to the
Adriatic Veritas until it was again changed in 1921 to the Yugoslav
Register of Shipping or JR. In 1949 the company when through yet
another name change to what it is known as today as the Croatian
Register of Shipping or CRS. The head office of CRS is situated
in Split, Republic of Croatia.
DNV
‚ Det Norsk Veritas
DNV is a Norwegian classification society with its
head office in Oslo
with over 300 offices through the world and is a member of IACS.Ý
DNV operates in multiple industries but primarily in the Maritime,
Oil & Gas, Process and transportation industries. In the marine
they provide certification of Vessels, MODUís, and facilities
to safety standards required by various governing bodies.
GL
‚ Germanisher Lloyd
GL is a German classification society with its head office
in Hamburg and a
number of other offices throughout the world and is a member of
IACS.GL provides services similar to other classifications to
include certification of vessels, MODUís, and facilities to safety
standards required by various governing bodies.
IRS
‚ Indian Register of Shipping
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an internationally recognized
independent ship classification society, founded in India in 1975
and is an associate member of IACS. Based on the present rules
of IACS, IRS will be eligible for membership status in 2005 providing
they meet the other requirements of membership.
KR
‚ Korean Register
KR
is a Classification Society which, as an independent third party,
provides ship owners, shipbuilders and insurers with verification
services according to the regulations established by international
conventions, as well as its own classification rules.
LR
- Lloyds Register of shipping
LR is a United Kingdom
is an independent risk management organization founded in 1760
to examine merchant ships and classify them according to their
condition. ÝBesides being a classification society, LRís current
operations involve management systems, land-based industries,
railways, and oil and gas.Ý LR has more than 200 offices throughout
the world and is also a member of IACS.
RINA
‚ Registro Italiano
RINA is a joint stock company, in charge of the operational
activities of the Foundation Registro Italiano Navale, a private,
non-profit making institution, established in Genova by a group
of shipowners and underwriters in 1861 and one of the oldest classification
societies in the world.Ý RINA provides assessment, inspection,
certification and research activities in accordance with national,
EU and international laws relevant to materials, projects, technologies,
products and installations, including the performance of work
commissioned by Public Administrations and other Authorities.Ý
RINA is also a member of IACS.
RMRS
‚ Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
RMRS is a classification society which was established on
December 31, 1913 to supervise the construction
of ships. In 1923 the Russian Register was renamed the Register
of the Soviet Union, thereafter - Russian
Maritime Register of Shipping (RS). Since 1969, RS has been a
member of IACS.
ClassNK
‚ Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
A Japanese Classification Society originally formed in 1899
and origanlly known as Teikoku Kaiji Kyokai.Ý ClassNK provides
services similar to other classification societies and is a member
of IACS.
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Germany
- VdS Schadenverhutung
The VdS Schadenverh¸tung is an Institution which performs
tests and issues certificated on safety and security equipment.
IADC –
International Association of Drilling Contractors
Our mission: promote commitment to safety, preservation of the
environment and advances in drilling technology. IADC's resources
offer diverse benefits to its membership of drilling contractors,
producers and associates. Membership is open to any company involved
in oil and gas exploration and production, well servicing, oil
field manufacturing and other rig site services. Through conferences,
training seminars and a comprehensive network of technical publications,
IADC continually fosters education and communications within the
upstream petroleum industry. IADC has a global reach operating
wherever its members operate...in Europe, the Americas, Africa,
Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
IEC – International
Electro technical Commission
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a global
organization that prepares and publishes international standards
for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. These
serve as a basis for national standardization and as references
when drafting international tenders and contracts.
Through its members, the IEC promotes international cooperation
on all questions of electrotechnical standardization and related
matters, such as the assessment of conformity to standards, in
the fields of electricity, electronics and related technologies.
IEEE –
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The IEEE (Eye-triple-E) is a non-profit, technical professional
association in over 170 countries. The IEEE publishes technical
standards in areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical
technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace
and consumer electronics industries.
IMSA
– International Municipal Signal Association
Membership is made up of persons employed by a governmental organization
(city, state, federal, provincial, etc.) and private corporations
who are interested in promoting public safety. The Association's
objective through education and certification is to improve the
efficiency, installation, construction, and maintenance of public
safety equipment and systems by providing information to its membership
on traffic signals, fire alarm systems, radio communications,
signs and markings, roadway lighting, public safety dispatching
and other related systems.
ISA – International
Society for Measurement and Control
Founded in 1945 as a nonprofit, educational organization, ISA
has expanded its technical and geographical reach to become a
resource for 38,000 Members and thousands of other professionals
and practitioners in more than 110 countries around the world.
ISA promotes advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and
use of sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for automation
and control in a wide variety of applications. ISA is a leading
technical training organization and publisher of books, magazines,
and standards. ISA also serves the professional development and
accreditation needs of Control Systems Engineers (CSE), instrument
technicians, and others within the field of automation and control.
TEAP
– Technical Economic Assessment Panel
This website is a clearinghouse for the important lessons learned
in protecting the Ozone Layer.
Italy
- AIAS (Italian Association of Safety, Health & Environmental
Professionals)
AIAS founded in 1975 is an Italian association that dealing
with occupational safety, health and environmental protection (OSHEP)
issues. AIAS is an independent, private and no-profit institute.
ÝAnd is a unit of the European Agency for Safety and Health at work
by ENSHPO and IFAS (International Federation of Associations of
Specialists in Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene) which
includes Safety Associations from the major industrial countries.
AIAS is a member of CFPA-E (European Confederation of Fire Protection
Associations).
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