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The Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) was formed in 1953 and is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to representing the automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems industry. The membership is made up of all segments of industry (manufacturers, distributors, state/regional associations, users, AHJ's engineers). |
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets codes for the fire alarm industry. Member since 1962. |
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The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) provides certification programs for engineering technicians and engineering technologies since 1961. |
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UL is the leading third-party certification organization in the United States and the largest in North America. As a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization, UL has been evaluating products in the interest of public safety since 1894. |
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The Texas
Fire Alarm Association (TFAA) is the largest fire alarm trade
association in Texas working with all levels of authorities having
jurisdiction over the development, implementation and enforcement of
codes, standards, standards and ordinances pertaining to fire detection
and alarm systems and safety of life and property. |
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The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) lcoal Austin/San Antonio Chapter, is the professional society for engineers involved in the field of fire protection engineering. |
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The Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA) is a non-profit organization comprised of a large number of professional security and fire alarm companies that operate in the great State of Texas. The individuals that are elected to the Board, Committee leaders, and members donate their time in an effort to advance and secure industry standards. |
