Designer Benefits

Technical Resources

Access to Informal Interpretations, which are written interpretations available from the AFSA Technical Services Department, on any subject related to automatic fire sprinklers
Exclusive Members-Only access to past informal interpretations on the AFSA website
Receive weekly technical information through AFSA’s Tech Update email
AFSA’s SprinklerForum, an email distribution list that facilitates the exchange of information, promotes discussion, and addresses current issues concerning automatic fire sprinklers

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

Updates and latest changes to industry codes, standards, and practices through a variety of options, including correspondence courses, hands-on classes, traveling seminars, live and on-demand webinars, and online training
Sprinkler Continuing Education Courses: Member discounts on any of the courses including Fire Sprinkler System Layout, Fire Safety, Management, and more.
Fire Sprinkler System Planning School
Online Training for Supervisors

AFSA is the premier source for valuable and timely industry information through Sprinkler Age magazine and AFSA’s many eNewsletters
Exclusive Members-Only access to a wealth of resources on the AFSA website
Ability to download a Membership Directory listing all Contractor Members from the Member’s Only area of the AFSA website
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

Chapter involvement increases your awareness of developments in your region and it increases public awareness through local events and charitable contributions such as Chapter golf tournaments/fundraisers
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 also provide terrific 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
AHJ’s receive a complimentary day of seminars including Fire Sprinkler Plan Review and a seminar specifically catered to AHJs as well as a free exhibit hall pass on the last day of the convention

AFSA works within the industry and the media to promote fire safety and an awareness of the value of fire sprinklers in saving lives and property
AFSA is a source of information on legislative activities throughout the nation, and we serve as a clearing house for information and statistics that could 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