About NFCA
NFCA is a trade association whose members include fireproofing contractors, manufacturers, and associates who provide, install or support spray fire-resistive materiasl (SFRM), intumescent fire-resistive materials (IFRM), Board and Wrap Fireproofing contractors, inspection agencies, manufacturers and associates. Fireproofing provides hourly fire-resistance-ratings to structural steel and other building elements when installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions and the tested and listed designs (listings), as mandated by the building codes.
NFCA advocates for structural fire-resistance in buildings. Through active participation at the ICC, NFPA, National Building Code of Canada, and other building and standards code development organzations, NFCA works for better fire and life-safety using fire-resistance.
NFCA advocates for quality installations through the NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program, UL's Qualified SFRM Contractor Program, and Inspection in accordance with codes and standards. NFCA also advocates for maintaining protection through fire code requirements and education of the building owner and manager, for building life cycle safety.
NFCA's education through Webinars, Conferences, Education Programs and Symposiums, plus the NFCA Handbook of Fireproofing Knowledge, provides contractor, inspector, manufacturer and associates, specifiers and AHJ personnel tools needed to get the job done..
The NFCA is structured with a Board of Directors, an Executive Director, and Committees who carry out membership's direction to further the quality of passive fire-resistance installations for life safety and structural protection in buildings.