News/Events

FREE NFCA FIRE-RESISTANCE EDUCATION -  Contractors, inspection agencies, code officials, specifiers, fire inspectors, need to buy, approve fireproofing?  This FREE Educational Webinar gives you key points to know from fire-resistance test standards ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S-101. Testing products in accordance with these standards - in a full scale furnace with loads applied where applicable - proves fire-resistance. It's a MUST SEE. FREE Fire-Resistance Webinar Recording.

 

 

 

July 9, 2021 - Don't miss NFCA's Fireproofing Week of Learning in New Orleans, USA.  The JW Marriott is taking Reservations now!  Watch for conference registration shortly.

July 7, 2021 - NFCA filed several Public Comments to the International Code Council's International Building Code Development Process. Hearings are in October, Pittsburgh.   

July 1, 2021 - UL Extends Special Offer to NFCA Contractors - NFCA encourages contractors interested in the UL SFRM Qualified Contractor Program to take advantage of UL's Special Offer. Complete your application by 4/30/21 and save $3,200 on your initial audit.  Contact NFCA for more information.

June 28, 2021 - NFCA's June 21-23 Virtual Fireproofing Education and Exams was well attended with over 22 attendees.  The Agenda had great speakers from Carboline, GCP, Isolatek, Hilti, NFCA.The next opportunity to take the exams is Oct. 11-13, before NFCA's Annual Conference. Watch for the link to register shortly.

June 16, 2021 - Watch for REGISTRATION soon for the next NFCA FREE Webinar July 14, 1pm CDT. We'll cover a UL Product iQ Tour of Tested and Listed Fireproofing Designs - Part 2- with Rich Walke & Bill McHugh. 

June 3, 2021 - READ NFCA's Latest Enews HERE

May 27, 2021 - NFCA's May UL Guide Information Webinar by Rich Walke is posted in the Members Only Section.  Watch NFCA's Events page for the June Webinar. Not a member, Join now!!

May 20, 2021 - NFCA continues to work with members on key issues in the industry. We're researching the effect of attachments to structural buildng elements to understand when - and how far from the attachment area - and when not to protect those attachmetns. Watch for more later this summer.

May 19, 2021 - Fireproofing Contractors, material prices are changing rapidly. Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman and Seigel (HPSS) construction law firm has some answers. Check out HPSS' recommendations to protect your company and your customers. Watch for NFCA's Enews for more on this subject.

May 10, 2021 - NFCA Education & Exams for SFRM & IFRM CAP & UL SFRM DRI's and Fireproofing Inspectors, PLUS NFCA's ANNUAL CONFERENCE is October 13-15, in New Orleans. Don't miss it!

May 5, 2021 - NFCA's Code Committee met yesterday to review NFCA's actions at ICC's International Building Code development process. Look for a full report in a webinar soon!

April 29, 2021 -NFCA's Webinar with NRC's Andre Laroche on Canada's Code Development Process, and Bill McHugh on NFCA's Actions in Canada & NFPA 101 brought new knowlege to make buildings safer thorugh code development in North America. NFCA Members, check out the slides and recording in the Members Only Section.

April 16, 2021 - Date Change for NFCA FREE Webinar on the Canadian Code Process from April 23 to WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1 pm, CDT.  Register now

April 14, 2021 - Save the date for NFCA's VIRTUAL Education and Exams for CAP DRI's and Fireproofing Inspectors - June 21-23, 2021.  

April 11, 2021 - NFCA's Code Committee worked through 2020 developing International Building Code proposals to improve safety in buildings through fire-resistance and fireproofing.  Code hearings started today, Sunday, April 11. Visit ICC's Website to see hearings via live stream.

April 5, 2021 - UL Extends Special Offer to NFCA Contractors - NFCA encourages contractors interested in the UL SFRM Qualified Contractor Program to take advantage of UL's Special Offer. Complete your application by 4/30/21 and save $3,200 on your initial audit.  Contact NFCA for more information.

March 28, 2021- NFCA is active in Canada's National Building Code of Canada and NFPA 101/5000 code development processes.  Don't miss NFCA's next Canada and NFPA Code Webinar - April 2, 2021. 

March 16, 2021 - NFCA Free Webinar Series

"NEW 2021 Building Code, IBC & IFC"

NFCA's Bill McHugh  and Rich Walke covered the NEW 2021 International Building Code, fireproofing requirements, and highlights about the 2024 code development process. NFCA Members, check out the slides and recordings in the Members Only Section.

March 15, 2021 - Welcome Kriston Ewoldt to NFCA's Staff as Associate Executive Director, Meetings, Membership and Marketing.

March 9, 2021 - NFCA March 2021-Enews

CLICK HERE to view the March 2021 Enews. Topics include NFCA Fireproofing Education and Exams, Special Offer from UL, ICC update and more!

February 22, 2021, - NFCA Welcomes Phampenam Inc.

NFCA welcomes Phampena, Inc., Kent, WA, as a NFCA Contractor Member.

February 17, 2021, - NFCA Welcomes Life Safety Services

NFCA welcomes Life Safety Services, Lousiville, KY, as a NFCA Interim Contractor Member.

February 16, 2021 - NFCA Free Webinar Series

"NFCA on NFCA's CAP, UL QSFRMCP and Special Inspection"

Structural fire-resistance achieved through fireproofing helps keep buildings supported during fire. It's important that the tested and listed systems be ... Presented by NFCA Executive Director, Bill McHugh.  Click here to view it FREE.

February 5, 2021 - OSHA COVID-19 Guidance

As workers and employers seek ways to keep their workforce safe, OSHA offers many resources for the Construction Workforce. CLICK HERE for more information.

January 26, 2021 - NFCA Free Webinar Series

"Fire-Resistance Standards and the International Building Code"

Rich Walke presents the key parts of ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101 for the fire test standards and more. Click here for more information and to view this webinar.

January 21, 2021 - UL Extends Special Offer to NFCA Contractors

NFCA encourages all contractors who plan on becoming a UL SFRM Qualified Contractor, to take advantage of UL's Special Offer. Complete your application by 4/30/21 and save $3,200 on your initial audit.  Contact NFCA for more information.

January 12, 2021 - NFCA January 2021-Enews

CLICK HERE to view the January 2021 Enews. Topics include 2021 NFCA Events, Code Development, NFCA Award of Excellence and more!

January 6, 2021 - NFCA Welcomes OPCMIA Local 528

NFCA welcomes new Associate Member OPCMIA Local 528, Seattle, WA.

January 1, 2021 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 18, 2020 - NFCA Welcomes NEW Contractor Members

NFCA welcomes Level 5 Inc., Santa Clara, CA; and Rutherford Co., Inc., Los Angeles, CA.  NFCA Membership makes it possible for NFCA to provide fireproofing educational opportunities and a voice for fireproofing contractors.  Thank you!

December 17, 2020 - NFCA Free Webinar Series

NFCA & Codes Past and Future...

NFCA's Bill McHugh and Rich Walke present on the International Code Council's Code Development Process and the National Research Council of Canada's Code Development and more! Webinar recording and webinar presentation now available in the "Members Only" Section.

December 8, 2020 - NFCA December 2020 Enews

NFCA December 2020 Enews - Happy Holidays!

December 4, 2020 - Respect the Listing

NFCA's Handbook of Accepted Fireproofing Knowledge (HAFK) provides a section on patching fireproofing. Check out NFCA's HAFK Appendix 1, SFRM Patching and Appendix 2, IFRM Patching documents to learn NFCA's position, "Respect the Listing", using the same material in the tested and listed system design.

Novenber 25, 2020 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NFCA will be closed Thursay & Friday, November 26 & 27.

November 17, 2020 - NFCA Free Webinar Series

"Using Tested and Listed Designs to Show Code Compliance"

The International Building Code and the NFPA101 Life Safety Code require fire-reistance-rated assemblies to be testing in accordance with ... click here for more information.

November 3, 2020 - Update Coming

NEW Quality Management Chapter is being added to The NFCA Handbook of Accepted Fireproofing Knowledge. NFCA will contact current Handbook owners to receive the free update.

October 22, 2020 - Walls & Ceilings Magazine

Click here for your FREE subscription to Walls & Ceilings Magazine. The digial edition gives you easy access!

October 20, 2020 - NFCA Free Webinar Series

"Liability Arising Out of Construction Documentation"  

Join Karen Layng, President, M.A.I.T. Co., a strategic partner in the construction industry, with thirty plus years’ of legal expertise, as Karen covers the construction documentation start to finish, spoilation, and the main and most costly mistakes.Webinar recording and slide presentation available in the "Members Only" Section.

October 12, 2020 - NFCA October Enews

NFCA October Enews click here!

October 4-10, 2020 - Fire Prevention Week

NFCA This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around then, safe in the kitchen. Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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