New England Association of Fire Protection System Designers
PO Box 149
Wrentham, MA 02093-0149
Local Chapter of
PO Box 149
Wrentham, MA 02093-0149
The New England Association of Fire Protection System Designers is comprised of contractors, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and suppliers.
We are dedicated to improving life safety through better understanding of codes and systems applications.
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Upcoming Events
Watch this area for new information
The 2010 Dinner Meeting Schedule
January 11, 2010 - May 10, 2010 - September 13, 2010 & November 8, 2010
Double
Tree Westborough Hotel - Route 9, Westborough, MA.
Dinner Meeting September 13, 2010
Topic: APPLYING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)
TO FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN
Presented by: Alan Johnston - President of Hydratec, Inc.
The Dinner Meeting Announcement
Send all e-mail reservations to: rsvp_neafpsd@yahoo.com
Please make your reservation by Wednesday September 8, 2010
Next Dinner Meeting November 8, 2010
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Member Benefits
NICET Examination Reimbursements
New Posting 06/10 Pick Here to View Available Local Job Openings New Posting 06/10
Employer's: Please email your job descriptions to the webmaster for posting to the website.
New Posting 06/10 Seeking Employment - Member Resume Posting New Posting 06/10
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New England Fire Protection News Items
City of Boston Residential FDC Sizes
(Posted 04-08-10)
Please be advised that the City of Boston will only accept a minimum of 2 1/2 inch threaded fire department connection (FDC) for residential sprinkler systems. No quick connection devices are allowed.
The code reference for fire department connections can be found in the seventh edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR which states:
903.3.6 Hose Threads. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be approved and compatible with fire department hose threads.
Further The NFPA 13-R and 13-D suggests minimum design sizes for FDC, but these sizes are not compatible with BFD requirements of 21/2" for residential applications.
The FDC will be reviewed per 780 CMR prior permit issuance as well as field inspected at Certificate of Occupancy close outs.
BFPR meeting April 8th at 1:00 PM
At the Department of Fire Services in Stow, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR) has been considering on a proposal to adopt NFPA 25 into the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations as 527 CMR 40.00. If adopted, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems would be enforced by Fire Officials not Building Inspectors.
NFPA 25 is currently referenced in the Massachusetts Building Code and not in the Fire Prevention Regulations.
The meetings are open to the public. However, this is not a public hearing.
Attendees may not be allowed to speak unless asked by the Chairman.
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Vermont Updates Fire and Life Safety Codes
The state of Vermont has updated its statewide adoption of
the following:NFPA 1: Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 101: Life Safety Code and
The International Building Code, IBC to the 2006 editions.The National Board Inspection Code, National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2004
The adoption became effective on June 15, 2009.
During the transition
period for the new code, a construction project that has obtained a
construction permit prior to June 15, 2009, or a construction project
that is permitted and construction has started by September 15, 2009, is
not required to change the construction to meet the new code, provided
that the construction meets or exceeds the requirements for existing
buildings under the new code.
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Dinner Meeting January 11, 2010
Topic: Fire Sprinklers Are Green
Presented by: Dominick Kasmauskas - New York Regional Manager for the NFSA
The Dinner Meeting Announcement
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Dinner Meeting September 14, 2009
Topic: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Fire Sprinkler Systems
Presented by: Pete Carey - Northeast Regional Sales Manager Potter Electric Signal Company
The Dinner Meeting Announcement
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Dinner Meeting May 11, 2009
Topic: Massachusetts State Building Code - 7th Edition - Chapter 9
Presented by: Maurice Pilette, P.E. - Chairman of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Commission
May 11, 2009 Dinner Meeting Announcement.
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THE 9th BIENNIAL
NEW ENGLAND FIRE PROTECTION
PRODUCT SHOW
Thursday March 19, 2009
Exhibit Hall Open 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Lantana’s in Randolph, Massachusetts
(Directions)FREE --> Attendee Registration Required for Entry to Exhibit Hall
Attendee Registration Form - PDF
FREE --> Presentation at 3:00 pm - Tim Travers from the NFSA
Residential Sprinkler Design for One and Two Family Dwellings
FREE --> Presentation at 4:00 pm - Lee Richardson from the NFPA
Latest Updates to NFPA 72
FREE --> Buffet at 5:30 pm
Cash Bar
Vendor / Exhibitor Application Form - PDF
Vendor / Exhibitor Application Form - Word(2003)
For Questions or to Contact NEAFPSD: rsvp_neafpsd@yahoo.com
Download an NEAFPSD Membership Application
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"YOUR" Ideas are Welcome!
Please inform any officer or board member about meeting topics or changes to the format of future meetings.
You do not need to be an elected officer of the association in order to participate.
Board meetings are open to all members.
Any members wishing to participate or get more involved are encouraged to attend board meetings.
Association Officers
Past President - Tom Jutras - thj@epm-inc.com
President – Rob Terry – rterry@haifire.com
Vice President – Gary Robidoux - gary.robidoux@mfpflow.com
Secretary – Todd Bresnahan - tbresnahan@reliablesprinkler.com
National Director – Bill McKenna – Bill@hydracad.com
Treasurer – Jeff Ferguson - Jeff Ferguson jeff@bestautosprinkler.com
Any members wishing to participate or get more involved are encouraged to attend board meetings.
This is your association. Help us make it better!
Download an NEAFPSD Membership Application
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Massachusetts Regulations for CO Alarms
House Bill 5139
The date for installation of carbon monoxide alarms has changed to January 1, 2008.
The original installation date was January 1, 2007.
The CO alarm regulations and the procedures are covered in the new document:
527 CMR 31.00: Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
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Continuing Professional Education Requirements
The State of Maine Board of Registration for Professional Engineers has summarized the information.
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=professional_engineers_news&id=5672&v=Article
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Effective October 2007
New Hampshire to Require Fire-Safe Cigarettes
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Effective October 22, 2005
State of Vermont adopts 2003 editions of
NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code™ and NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®
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2010 Meetings & Trade Shows
This is a preliminary list only. Stay tuned for more additions!
March 9 Chicago, Illinois Illinois FPA - SFPE Fire Prevention Show
March 11 Denver, Colorado Colorado FPA Trade Show
April 15-16 Chicago, IL NFSA Biennial Trade Show and Seminars
April 20-22 Mexico City, Mexico NFPA Mexico Fire and Safety Exposition
April 21-22 Brussels, Belgium EFSN Annual General Meeting and Exposition
May 11 Bucharest, Romania VdS Experts Conference and Show
May 26-30 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina AFSA NC/SC Chapters Joint Show
June 7-9 Las Vegas, NV NFPA Annual Meeting/Exposition
June 13-15 Fairmont Le Chateau Whistler, British Columbia CASA Annual General Meeting and Exposition
September 29-October 3 Providence, RI AFSA Annual Meeting and Exposition
November 17 Gateshead, United Kingdom BAFSA Annual General Meeting
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How can we help?
Let us know what the association can do for you.
Send suggestions about future speakers, meeting topics, or changes to the meeting format to:
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Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007
House of Representatives - HR 1742 & Senate - S 582
The above will link to the AFSA web site. The above will link to the NFSA web site.
Current Federal Legislation in the 110th Congress - This section links to the AFSA Web Site
(click bill number to download a copy of the bill)
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007 (H.R. 1742-House) (S. 582-Senate) -- amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for accelerated depreciation of five years for automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in existing occupancies. [MORE INFO]
Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007 (H.R. 592-House) (S. 354-Senate) -- provides for disclosure of fire safety standards (including automatic fire sprinklers) with respect to campus buildings. [MORE INFO]
College Fire Prevention Act (H.R. 642-House) -- establishes a demonstration incentive program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories. [MORE INFO]
Massachusetts Reference Standards
NFPA reference standards listed in Appendix A of the current version of the
6th Edition of the Mass. State Building Code
July 8, 2003 Emergency Amendment 780 CMR Appendix A-7-03-E1
See the list of current reference standards
Massachusetts - Sprinklers in Elevators
Massachusetts Passes Sprinkler Law
See the AFSA and NFSA web site announcements
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Contractors doing design built jobs check out new
permit law CMR-528 12
Phone/Fax service has been suspended until further notice.
New England Association of Fire Protection System Designers
PO Box 149
Wrentham, MA 02093-0149
Send all E-mail for association dinner reservations to:
The association dinner meetings, unless otherwise noted are regularly held at the
Double Tree Westborough Hotel (Previously the Wyndham Westborough Hotel)
(Formerly the Westborough Marriott) Route 9, Westborough, MA.
Directions to Double Tree Westborough Hotel
Meetings are usually the 2nd Monday of the odd numbered months - with no meeting in July.
2010 Meetings & Events - Watch for meeting announcements.
January 11, 2010
** March 2010 - 8th Biennial Fire Protection Ski Symposium has been cancelled. **
May 10, 2010
September 13, 2010
November
8, 2010
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08/31/2010
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