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BUILDING CODES & FIRE TESTING - The Building Codes require horizonatl fire-resistance-rated assemblies to be full-scale tested (12' x 14', approx 3m x 4m) with a load applied where a load is expected.  Why?  Small-scale horizontal fire testing does not allow for a load to cause deflection of the assembly.  Small-scale fire testing for horizontal assemblies and without a load applied does not reflect real world conditions and is not safe, unless there is NEVER going to be a load applied in the field.  Learn More

FREE FIREPROOFING EDUCATION- NFCA's Fire-Resistance FIREPROOFING WEBINAR RECORDING-  Get a detailed look at structural fireproofing and the acceptance critiera needed for approvals and substitution requests.  Check out this program on fire test standards ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S-101. Testing products - in a full scale furnace with loads applied where applicable - proves fire-resistance. FREE NFCA Fire-Resistance Education PPT Slides

Dec. 16, 2024 - Want to beat the competition? NFCA's Contractor Accreditation Program sets your company apart from the rest. Get started by studying the NFCA Handbook of Accepted Fireproofing Knowledge.

Dec. 12, 2024 - Fireproofing Inspection Agencies, do you want to be better too? Consider IAS AC 291 Accreditation. It uses the management system process for fireproofing special inspection agencies.

Dec. 10, 2024 - Want your company to be even better? Consider becoming a UL Qualified SFRM Fireproofing Contractor.  This is the next level of certification to separate your company from the rest using a management system.. Check it out.

Dec. 8, 2024 - NFCA's 2025 Week of Learning will come fast after the new year.  Mark calendars now for March 31-April 4.  NFCA Education & Exams for NFCA's Contractor Accreditation Program happen March 31, April 1/2.  No foolin!

Dec. 2, 2024 - NFCA's Board of Directors met this week to put finishing touches on 2024. Watch for big things in 2025!

Nov. 27, 2024 - Register today for 'An NFCA Year in Review', the December webinar in our educational webinar series.  When: December 17, 1 pm CST

Nov. 22, 2024 - NFCA's Program Committee & Staff is busy planning 2025's Week of Learning, Annual Conference. Don't miss it!  Not a member? Join today and keep up with what's new in Fireproofing. 

Nov. 19, 2024 - NFCA is particpating at the American Institute for Steel Construction TC8 Meetings in Chicago. We always look forward to meeting wtih AISC's structural experts.

Nov. 8, 2024 - NFCA's participation at ASTM E06 Committee on Serviceability of Buildings brought quite a storm in early October.  Hurricane Milton forced us to meet Monday, and hit the road! Great discussion about fireproofing inspection standards including ASTM E605 and ASTM E736, a lot more, take place here with industry experts.

Oct. 28, 2024 - NFCA's Bill McHugh & Consultant Rich Walke participated at ICC's 2027 Code Development Process - representing NFCA on important issues. Don't miss NFCA's Webinar on code development in early '25.

Oct. 18, 2024 -NFCA's Bill McHugh & Consultant Rich Walke spoke at ICC's Annual Conference & Expo. Great attendance hearing about fire-resistance in the International Building Code, worldwide standards and fire codes.

Oct. 12, 2024 - NFCA's Bill McHugh travels to the CSI National Convention Oct. 16 to speak about Fire-Resistance in Specifications.

Sept. 25, 2024 - NFCA's Webinar Series continues. Don't miss any by signing up today.

Sept. 15, 2024 - NFCA joined with the Firestop Contractors International Association for a great Fire-Resistance Symposium in Calgary, AB Canada. Over 150 attendees from the fireproofing, firestopping industries, plus specifiers and AHJ's.

August 29, 2024 - What a great FireExpoMX for NFCA. We had a lot of traffic and 200+ attendees at the Fire-Resistance Education session.

August 21, 2024 - Attention Fireproofing Contractors!  Looking for a way to set yourself apart from the competition?  Then you need the NFCA IFRM & SFRM Contractor Accreditation Program (CAP)!  Register today for the next session of Virtual IFRM & SFRM Education and Exams with NFCA this September 3-4.  Take the first step towards accreditation.  Take the first step towards excellence.

August 9, 2024 - The newest edition of the NFCA Newsletter is here! Read it online

August 6, 2024 - Have you registered for PasFiPro '24 Calgary yet, the FCIA-NFCA Passive Fire Protection Symposium?  What's here? Two days of education for the structural and compartmentation PFP industries, exhibits, networking, the IFRM and SFRM Fireproofing Exams, the FM and UL Firestop Exams, and so much more.  Learn more about this shared event online

August 1, 2024 - NFCA Technical Director, Bill McHugh, and Consultant, Rich Walke, recently attended the NFPA Fire Protection Features Committee meetings.  It's great that we have a voice in the room with this imporant group!

July 30, 2024 - Where can you find NFCA today?  Visiting with State Fire Marshals from around North America at the NASFM Annual Conference! We're telling the world about NFCA Members!

July 29, 2024 - Registration is open for 'Surface Prep for SFRM, IFRM, and Boards' with Kevin Twyford (Carboline) and George Guanci (Sherwin Williams).  Make plans to attend the August 13 webinar!

July 17, 2024 - The recent webinar on 'The History of Fire Test Standards' with Rich Walke was a hit!  Missed it?  Members can find the presentation in Members Only

July 16, 2024 - Get ready...it's webinar time!  Join us today at 1 pm CDT for 'The History of Fire Test Standards' with Rich Walke.

July 1, 2024 - NFCA was recently seen at the NFPA Conference & Expo, shaking hands, meeting new friends, and making tons of new contacts around the world!

June 24, 2024 - Did you know the NFCA has a new company LinkedIn Page?  Check it out! 

June 4, 2024 - Where can you go to find Fireproofing Products?  The NFCA Resources page, of course!

May 23, 2024 - Have you heard?  Construction has officially wrapped up on the world's most expensive arena.  And NFCA Member Raymond Group provided the fireproofing!  As if it wasn't obvious before, this proves NFCA Members do it best!

May 20,2024 - Say hello to NFCA's newest Manufacturer Member, Contego International! 

May 15, 2024 - NFCA issued a document clarifying how fireproofing and air barrier materials interact and fire-resistance.

May 10, 2024 - NFCA Travels to Dubai, UAE and Doha, Qatar, early June. Register for this joint NFCA/FCIA Symposium in the middle east! 

May 5, 2024 - NFCA's Committees continue to meet virtually.  Don't miss out on the action. Check out NFCA's Committee Pages, then email us for NFCA Board approval to get involved.

April 30, 2024 - NFCA's Staff had productive times at ICC's Code Development Hearings. Watch the next e-Newsletter for details.

April 23, 2024 - Don't miss today's webinar, 'The Top 10 Employment Law Mistakes Most Commonly Made by Fireproofing Contractors (and How to Avoid Them!)' with Philip J. Siegel, Esq. (Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C.).  Register Today!

April 3, 2024 - NFCA continues to hear from other industries about how materials affect fire-resistance-ratings when they contact on another.  NFCA's response?  Check out this new position statement on this very topic!

April 2, 2024 - Fire Testing for horizontal assemblies needs to take place in a Full-Scale Furnace (about 12' x 17'), with a Load Applied, as specified in ASTM E119/UL 263. Why?  Learn more here

March 6, 2024 - The Week of Learning opens next week.  Let's Meet the Attendees!

March 5, 2024 - NFCA Fireproofing Contractor Members, did you know you can use your FREE Attendee to the Week of Learning for a VIRTUAL attendee?  Register today!

February 29, 2024 - Where can you go to find a fireproofing contractor near you?  The NFCA Member List, of course!

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