Contractor Benefits

Technical Resources

Access to FREE Technical Reviews, which are written interpretations available from the Technical Services Department, on any subject related to automatic fire sprinklers. Use this benefit as an Extension of your Design Staff.
Exclusive Members-Only access to the online Informal Interp Archives
Weekly technical info through the Tech Update eNewsletter

AFSA’s membership benefits include substantial DISCOUNTS and access to the best in education and training for:

Fitter Apprenticeship Training: Commercial and Residential
System Layout / Designer
Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of Water-Based Systems
Foremanship / Sales / Estimating / Project Management
Supervisor Online Training
Updates and latest changes to industry codes, standards, through correspondence courses, hands-on classes, seminars, live and on-demand webinars, and online courses

All AFSA members are entitled to a FREE, initial legal consultation, over the phone, with a nationally known attorney who specializes in labor litigation
After this initial consultation, if necessary, the attorney will connect you with a law firm in your area who will take on your case

Chapter involvement increases your awareness of developments in your region and it increases public awareness.
AFSA Chapters work aggressively in state and local legislatures for positive fire safety requirements, as well as watching for legislation that may be detrimental to merit shop contractors.
Chapters help to bring AFSA news, events, initiatives, and training opportunities to the local level.
Chapters provide networking opportunities with industry leaders and manufacturer/supplier associates.

AFSA holds the largest fire sprinkler industry convention and exhibition in North America.
In addition to presenting the latest in products and technology, the convention includes a wide variety of industry-related business and technical seminars.

AFSA works within the industry and the media to promote fire safety and awareness of the value of fire sprinklers in saving lives and property
AFSA is a source of information on legislative activities and serves as a clearing house for information and statistics that help promote fire sprinklers in your local area
AFSA was one of the founding members of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, an organization dedicated to the life-saving value of home fire sprinkler protection

As an AFSA member, you will receive a discount on all products and services including technical reference products, seminars, training courses, and convention registration
Exclusive Members-Only discounts on NFPA Standards

Actively participate in the Association through local chapters, committees, educational opportunities, and the convention
Your involvement with the Association can help create a better informed and educated member experience

AFSA acts as your liaison with other associations involved in fire safety, government agencies that can affect your business environment, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction
AFSA helps to create awareness of the dangers of fire by working with the U. S. Fire Administration (USFA) and organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
AFSA leaders regularly testify before Congress, state legislatures, and city councils and represent the industry at code conferences and other arenas for debate on fire and life safety
AFSA also represents your interests on NFPA technical committees that dictate the installation requirements for our industry

Receive valuable and timely industry information through Sprinkler Age magazine and AFSA’s many eNewsletters
Exclusive Members-Only AFSA website access
AFSA’s Ultimate Fire Sprinkler Guide, an Online Buyers Guide for Contractor members
AFSA’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram serve as valuable tools to build relations, increase learning, and connect with other members via social media avenues