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THE LATEST NEWS
Federal Tax deduction available for Small Businesses to install
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire service officials: Here’s some news that you can share with local small business owners to encourage them to install fire sprinklers.
Recent federal tax reform legislation — the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — includes incentives that make it more affordable for small business owners to install fire sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems are the only tool that can reduce the spread of fire, heat and smoke in a building and contain the fire until the fire department arrives.
This provides valuable time for employees and customers to escape a fire.
(The National Fire Sprinkler Association spotlights the dangers of businesses not using sprinkler systems and showcases the benefits of the new federal fire sprinkler tax incentive. Courtesy of the NFSA and YouTube. Posted on Apr 19, 2018.)
Small businesses can now deduct the expense of installing a fire sprinkler system on their federal taxes.
Under Section 179 of the tax code, fire sprinkler installation can be expensed up to $1 million for each year of the expense.
This incentive makes it possible for restaurants, retail outlets, night clubs and other small businesses to install, retrofit or upgrade their current fire suppression systems.
Also, small businesses can deduct the interest from any loan they receive for this type of renovation.
Recent federal tax reform legislation — the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — includes incentives that make it more affordable for small business owners to install fire sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems are the only tool that can reduce the spread of fire, heat and smoke in a building and contain the fire until the fire department arrives.
This provides valuable time for employees and customers to escape a fire.
(The National Fire Sprinkler Association spotlights the dangers of businesses not using sprinkler systems and showcases the benefits of the new federal fire sprinkler tax incentive. Courtesy of the NFSA and YouTube. Posted on Apr 19, 2018.)
Small businesses can now deduct the expense of installing a fire sprinkler system on their federal taxes.
Under Section 179 of the tax code, fire sprinkler installation can be expensed up to $1 million for each year of the expense.
This incentive makes it possible for restaurants, retail outlets, night clubs and other small businesses to install, retrofit or upgrade their current fire suppression systems.
Also, small businesses can deduct the interest from any loan they receive for this type of renovation.
AFSA NEWSLETTER
LFSA Seminar & 3rd Annual Vendor Fair
April 24,2018
The April 24th Seminar, Vendor Fair and Social was a Success! 74 participants for NFPA 25 Seminar with Bob Capto, 16 vendors participated in the 3rd Annual Vendor Fair and special guests from the AFSA, NFPA, State Fireman's Association Board, and State Legislators. Thank YOU ALL for participating.
| AFSA Newsletter |
State Fire Marshal Adopted Codes as of July 1, 2017
| SFM Code Adoption |
$26,000.00 DONATED
LFSA 11th ANNUAL
GOLF CLASSIC
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
1st Place - Core & Main/Tyco Team (49)
John Hunter, Johnathan Cremeans, Mark Wise, Tommy Williams
2nd Place - D & J Design Services Team (51)
Jesse Talley, Ryan Bellaci, Ryan Fitzsimmons, Chris Wilkins
3rd Place - Ferguson Fire & Protection Team (51)
Shawn O'Fallen, Eric Gill, Randy Laguna, Alan Laguna
Closest to the Pin - Jeremie Ott, S& S Sprinkler
Longest Drive
Men - Ryan McIntyre, Reliable
Women - Whitney Gardner, Ameripipe
Straightest Drive - Henry Schott,Calandro's Grocery
THANK YOU SPONSORS!!!!!
Presenting
Ferguson Fire & Victaulic
Diamond Sponsors
Ameripipe, Globe, Reliable, Core & Main, Tyco
Gold Sponsors
Fire Tech, Excel Fire, Himmel's
Refreshment Sponsor
The V.J. Bella
Lunch Sponsors
Baton Rouge Modern Dentistry, Custom Security, Life Safety, Morgan Stanley, Calandro's Grocery
Closest to the Pin Sponsors
Acadian Ambulance, Flexhead Industries
Longest Drive Sponsor
GVSI, LLC
Hole Sponsors
Allen Jenkins & Family, Alumni Clothing Shop, BRASSCO, Clements Insurance Services, Courson Nickel, Little Capital of LA, LMHA, LAFAA, Moore Pump & Equipment, Solberg Foam, Stiel Industries, System Sensor, S & S Sprinkler, Commercial Title & Abstract Co, Milton J Womack, Coastal Fire Protection, Viking Supply Net, Merit Sprinkler, WHLC Architecture, US Fire Pump
Golf Teams
Ferguson Fire, Victaulic, Globe/Ameripipe, Core & Main/Tyco, Fire Tech/Excel, Reliable (2), Victaulic Bermad Tech., BRASSCO, Grace Hebert Architects, Facility Planning & Control, Little Capital of LA, LANCO, S &S Sprinkler, D & J Design Services, Morgan Stanley, Milton J Womack, Norred Fire Systems, Coastal Fire Protection, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, Merit Sprinkler, Sonny Calandro, Austin Fire Systems
1st Place - Core & Main/Tyco Team (49)
John Hunter, Johnathan Cremeans, Mark Wise, Tommy Williams
2nd Place - D & J Design Services Team (51)
Jesse Talley, Ryan Bellaci, Ryan Fitzsimmons, Chris Wilkins
3rd Place - Ferguson Fire & Protection Team (51)
Shawn O'Fallen, Eric Gill, Randy Laguna, Alan Laguna
Closest to the Pin - Jeremie Ott, S& S Sprinkler
Longest Drive
Men - Ryan McIntyre, Reliable
Women - Whitney Gardner, Ameripipe
Straightest Drive - Henry Schott,Calandro's Grocery
THANK YOU SPONSORS!!!!!
Presenting
Ferguson Fire & Victaulic
Diamond Sponsors
Ameripipe, Globe, Reliable, Core & Main, Tyco
Gold Sponsors
Fire Tech, Excel Fire, Himmel's
Refreshment Sponsor
The V.J. Bella
Lunch Sponsors
Baton Rouge Modern Dentistry, Custom Security, Life Safety, Morgan Stanley, Calandro's Grocery
Closest to the Pin Sponsors
Acadian Ambulance, Flexhead Industries
Longest Drive Sponsor
GVSI, LLC
Hole Sponsors
Allen Jenkins & Family, Alumni Clothing Shop, BRASSCO, Clements Insurance Services, Courson Nickel, Little Capital of LA, LMHA, LAFAA, Moore Pump & Equipment, Solberg Foam, Stiel Industries, System Sensor, S & S Sprinkler, Commercial Title & Abstract Co, Milton J Womack, Coastal Fire Protection, Viking Supply Net, Merit Sprinkler, WHLC Architecture, US Fire Pump
Golf Teams
Ferguson Fire, Victaulic, Globe/Ameripipe, Core & Main/Tyco, Fire Tech/Excel, Reliable (2), Victaulic Bermad Tech., BRASSCO, Grace Hebert Architects, Facility Planning & Control, Little Capital of LA, LANCO, S &S Sprinkler, D & J Design Services, Morgan Stanley, Milton J Womack, Norred Fire Systems, Coastal Fire Protection, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, Merit Sprinkler, Sonny Calandro, Austin Fire Systems
| AFSA SAFETY PORTAL |
www.afsasafetyportal.com
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
LFSA MEMBER
FIRE TECH SYSTEMS
2017 AFSA Apprentice Champions
V. J. Bella's 90th Birthday Celebration and LFSA Meeting July 25th
LA State Fire Marshals Office
LFSA donates $5,000.00 to the
LA Fallen Firefighters Memorial
NEXTGEN
Engaging the Young Professionals
| NEXTGEN - Engaging Young Professionals -Sprinkler Age Mag March/Apr 17 |
A Woman's Perspective....
| A Woman's Perspective - Sprinkler Age Mag Mar/April'17 |
Joe Delaune, Chief Architect with
LA STATE FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE-
Code Adoptions scheduled 7/1/17
Please see the attached file for information in regard to Code Adoptions scheduled for 7/1/17
| memo_from_Chief_Delaune_7-3.pdf |
Memo from LSFM Office Chief Delaune
Code Adoptions scheduled for 7/1/17
“Please let your membership know that at this time, the NFPA codes have already been adopted for July 1 implementation. They are published in the May Issue of the Louisiana Register, see pages 968 – 972 in the May edition here for a complete listing: http://www.doa.la.gov/Pages/osr/reg/regs2017.aspx .
The attached memo was distributed and placed on our website (see:www.lasfm.org/pr_announcements.htm ), however a couple of clarifications may be needed regarding the LSUCCC code adoptions. We will not know the status of the ICC 2015 code adoptions until the Louisiana Register is published on or after June 20th. The LSUCCC is also scheduled to meet next Tuesday for further discussions on this topic.
The changes in the adopted NFPA editions are expected to allow for current means and methods of construction and for the latest tested technology with very few threshold changes. In other words, we have not found anything in the newer editions that will prevent a building that is designed in accordance with the current editions to also comply with the newer editions. More options have been made available in these editions. As such, plans that are submitted to this office on or after July 1st will be reviewed in accordance with the 2015 edition of NFPA 101 and the referenced documents. We expect a smooth transition on July 1st. “
The attached memo was distributed and placed on our website (see:www.lasfm.org/pr_announcements.htm ), however a couple of clarifications may be needed regarding the LSUCCC code adoptions. We will not know the status of the ICC 2015 code adoptions until the Louisiana Register is published on or after June 20th. The LSUCCC is also scheduled to meet next Tuesday for further discussions on this topic.
The changes in the adopted NFPA editions are expected to allow for current means and methods of construction and for the latest tested technology with very few threshold changes. In other words, we have not found anything in the newer editions that will prevent a building that is designed in accordance with the current editions to also comply with the newer editions. More options have been made available in these editions. As such, plans that are submitted to this office on or after July 1st will be reviewed in accordance with the 2015 edition of NFPA 101 and the referenced documents. We expect a smooth transition on July 1st. “
| 2017 Code Adoptions.pdf |
May-June Sprinkler Age Magazine
| May-June Sprinkler Age PAGE 68 |
THE LFSA Seminar & Vendor Fair
in Baton Rouge at the
Hilton Capital Center
HUGE SUCCESS!
The LFSA meeting had a great turn out. Fifty-four attendees for the seminar and many AHJ's class that was offered by the LFSA. The evening social allowed us to network with out local legislators and Fire Marshalls. The LFSA would like to thank you all for coming and participating in your organization. That is what it is for. See you at the July meeting. Mark your calendars now. July 25th!
Thank you to:
Ferguson Fire & Protection
HD Supply
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co
NextGen
Service Trade
The Solberg Company
Tyco Fire Protection Products
Victaulic
Viking Group
for participating in the
2nd Annual Vendor Fair!
We appreciate your time and effort.
Ferguson Fire & Protection
HD Supply
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co
NextGen
Service Trade
The Solberg Company
Tyco Fire Protection Products
Victaulic
Viking Group
for participating in the
2nd Annual Vendor Fair!
We appreciate your time and effort.
NextGen Photos
New Orleans April 20, 2017 at
Muriel's Jefferson Square
| evening_social_invite.pdf |
NextGen 2017 Goals Power Point Below
| NEXTGEN GOALS |
| NextGen Flyer |
NFPA Side-By-Side Burn Demonstration
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: LLSSA Convention at The Pontchartrain Center
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: LLSSA Convention at The Pontchartrain Center
2016 Outstanding Chapter of the Year
The Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association was chosen as the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s 2016 Outstanding Chapter of the Year at the annual convention in Nashville. Our members' commitment to providing excellent training for their employees and financial support for our state Fire Marshal’s office enables us to better our companies and our industry whose purpose is to save lives and protect property! Thank you for your continued commitment to LFSA.
FMAL BBQ Cookoff
October 1, 2016
State Issues and Understanding Legislatures
You may find these two publications helpful in learning the priority issues in your state and how to work the process.
| 50statep-spring2016.pdf |
| st-howtotrackstateleg-primer2016.pdf |
Donation to the Louisiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial
On April 2, 2016, The LFSA donated $2,500 to the Louisiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Baton Rouge, to build a canopy to cover their existing stage.
In 2015, the LFSA donated $5,000 to help build the memorial stage.
Pictured from left to right: Boyd Petty with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Board members Mark Taylor & Richard Booth, V.J. Bella retired State Fire Marshal, President Linda Biernacki, Board members Nick Spano & Clayton Norred, and Nathan McCallum.
In 2015, the LFSA donated $5,000 to help build the memorial stage.
Pictured from left to right: Boyd Petty with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Board members Mark Taylor & Richard Booth, V.J. Bella retired State Fire Marshal, President Linda Biernacki, Board members Nick Spano & Clayton Norred, and Nathan McCallum.
OSHA News Release - Feb. 16, 2016
National Safety Stand-Down highlights importance of preventing falls, leading cause of worker death, serious injury in the construction industry.
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/136bb0b
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/136bb0b
| osha_news_release.pdf |
2015 LFSA 9th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The LFSA would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored, played golf or made a donation at this year’s LFSA 9th Annual Golf Tournament on November 16th. This annual event is held in memory of Brad Bella and raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. It was a great success and we raised an impressive $20,000.
Our Golf Classic Winners were as follows:
1st Place: Mid South Fire Solutions team (Phillip Winston, Ryan McIntyre, Eric Greenfield, Kevin Anders)
2nd Place: Lanco Construction team (Jerry Melancon, NJ Damico, David Autin, Barry Gendrou)
3rd Place: Zulick Family team (Richard Zulick, Flynn Foster, Matt Purser, Scott Snyder)
Women’s Longest Drive: Janet Simoneaux, AIA Louisiana
Men’s Longest Drive: Aaron Mayers, Austin Fire Systems
Men’s Closest to Pin: N.J. Damico, Lanco Construction
We are very proud for the giving hearts of everyone involved and look forward to next years’ tournament planned for October 26, 2016 at 9am.
Our Golf Classic Winners were as follows:
1st Place: Mid South Fire Solutions team (Phillip Winston, Ryan McIntyre, Eric Greenfield, Kevin Anders)
2nd Place: Lanco Construction team (Jerry Melancon, NJ Damico, David Autin, Barry Gendrou)
3rd Place: Zulick Family team (Richard Zulick, Flynn Foster, Matt Purser, Scott Snyder)
Women’s Longest Drive: Janet Simoneaux, AIA Louisiana
Men’s Longest Drive: Aaron Mayers, Austin Fire Systems
Men’s Closest to Pin: N.J. Damico, Lanco Construction
We are very proud for the giving hearts of everyone involved and look forward to next years’ tournament planned for October 26, 2016 at 9am.
Critical Vote at June 25, 2015
NFPA Chicago Meeting
Frequently, important issues arise in the NFPA revision process that requires an organized industry response. In June, two motions will be considered at the NFPA meeting in Chicago which will impact our industry as well as our customers. The industry needs you get active and vote “NEGATIVE” on two motions.
DOWNLOAD THE PDF BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD THE PDF BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
| june_25th_nfpa_vote.pdf |
2014 LFSA 8th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
This year’s Golf Classic was held at the Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge, LA. This annual event is held in memory of Brad Bella and raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We are thrilled to report that we continued to receive more donations after the tournament which increased the amount raised to $18,616 for this deserving cause. A big Thank You goes out to all the sponsors and players who helped raise the funds. It was an enjoyable day for all, bringing together LFSA members, contractors, suppliers, fabricators, architects and engineers.
Mark your calendar for next years’ Golf Classic to be held on October 28, 2015.
MORE PHOTOS - Click this link below.
http://www.lafiresprinkler.org/gallery.html
Mark your calendar for next years’ Golf Classic to be held on October 28, 2015.
MORE PHOTOS - Click this link below.
http://www.lafiresprinkler.org/gallery.html
September is National Preparedness Month
Be Informed. Be Prepared.
September marks National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign coordinated by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage Americans to make preparedness a part of their daily lives. In BOMA's latest vlog, BOMA International’s Director of Federal Affairs Jason Todd discusses one way BOMA is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase preparedness in the commercial real estate industry.
More information on the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign and the Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REISAC) can be found on BOMA International’s Security & Emergency Preparedness webpage, which also features links to a number of other preparedness resources specifically geared towards commercial real estate. BOMA is also offering its Emergency Preparedness Guidebook, the industry’s most up-to-date guide to help property professionals prepare for and respond to a broad range of potential threats, at a discounted price during National Preparedness Month.
September marks National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign coordinated by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage Americans to make preparedness a part of their daily lives. In BOMA's latest vlog, BOMA International’s Director of Federal Affairs Jason Todd discusses one way BOMA is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase preparedness in the commercial real estate industry.
More information on the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign and the Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REISAC) can be found on BOMA International’s Security & Emergency Preparedness webpage, which also features links to a number of other preparedness resources specifically geared towards commercial real estate. BOMA is also offering its Emergency Preparedness Guidebook, the industry’s most up-to-date guide to help property professionals prepare for and respond to a broad range of potential threats, at a discounted price during National Preparedness Month.
Video interview with H. Butch Browning, Louisiana State Fire Marshal, about the future of fire safety. This was at ESX 2014 in Nashville.
LFSA members appointed to the Govenor's Life Safety & Property Protection Advisory Board
Congratulations to our LFSA members who have been appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve on the Life Safety and Property Protection Advisory Board.
SimplexGrinnell : David Sisolak
Fire Tech Systems Inc. : Frank Gardner
S & S Sprinkler Co., LLC : Russell Guidry
Mid-South Fire Solutions LLC : Ed Bradshaw
SimplexGrinnell : David Sisolak
Fire Tech Systems Inc. : Frank Gardner
S & S Sprinkler Co., LLC : Russell Guidry
Mid-South Fire Solutions LLC : Ed Bradshaw
| 2014 Board Apts.pdf |
UPCOMING EVENTS
12th Annual AFSA-Louisiana
JDRF Golf Tournament
| LFSA/JDRF Golf Tnmt 10-24-18 |
LFSA Seminar & Membership Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018
LA State Fire Marshals Office
8181 Indendence Blvd
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fish Fry
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Membership Meeting
Guest Speaker (TBD)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Board Meeting
4:30 pm NextGen Social at
Superior Grill
(6031,5435 Government St)
Seminar Registration information forthcoming
Please RSVP for NextGen Social with Jeremie Ott or Whitney Garner
jeremie.ott@sssprinkler.com / wgarner@ameripipe.com
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Membership Meeting
Guest Speaker (TBD)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Board Meeting
4:30 pm NextGen Social at
Superior Grill
(6031,5435 Government St)
Seminar Registration information forthcoming
Please RSVP for NextGen Social with Jeremie Ott or Whitney Garner
jeremie.ott@sssprinkler.com / wgarner@ameripipe.com
LFSA Seminar & Side by Side Burn
Friday, July 20, 2018
SHREVEPORT, LA
Welcome to the Other Side
| july_20th_lfsa_meeting.pdf |
LFSA Seminar
Tuesday Oct 23rd
LA State Fire Marshals Office
8181 Independence Blvd
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fish Fry
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Membership Mtg
Mini Seminar (TBD)
Guest Speaker (TBD)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Board Mtg
4:30 pm NEXTGen Social
Superior Grill
Registration for Seminar forthcoming
Please RSVP with Jeremie Ott (j
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Membership Mtg
Mini Seminar (TBD)
Guest Speaker (TBD)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Board Mtg
4:30 pm NEXTGen Social
Superior Grill
Registration for Seminar forthcoming
Please RSVP with Jeremie Ott (j
LFSA
NFPA 25 Seminar & Vendor Fair Tuesday, April 24, 2018
| fw__industry_vendor_fair_and_nfpa_25_seminar_in_baton_rouge.pdf |
| LFSA Seminar and Vendor Fair Registration |
LFSA Vendor Fair Meeting
April 24, 2018
AFSA has developed a great new training program for Fire Sprinkler Inspectors.
Please go to Youtube (link below) and look at this promotional video explain the new ITM Program. We have a few open spots left in our fall class. How else can you get a green person trained and certified at NICET Level II in 20 months.
This is a GREAT Program for Contractors.
Please go to Youtube (link below) and look at this promotional video explain the new ITM Program. We have a few open spots left in our fall class. How else can you get a green person trained and certified at NICET Level II in 20 months.
This is a GREAT Program for Contractors.
State Fire Marshal Training & Events Calendar
Please click on link.
http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/SFMCalender.nsf
http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/SFMCalender.nsf
The Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association is the voice of the merit shop automatic fire sprinkler contractor. In support of the merit shop objective, the LFSA promotes the development of educational and training programs to maintain the quality and effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers in protecting lives and property, and provides programs to enhance ethical business practices. We work in cooperation and partnership with statewide AHJ's and support their children's educational activities to reinforce fire safety in homes, workplaces and schools.