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New Codes Effective January 1, 2014

Please see the attached memo regarding the adoption of New Codes effective January 1st, 2014.
Memo: 2014 Code Adoption.pdf
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Page 678 from the LA Administrative Code.pdf
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2014 LFSA Meeting Dates

All Meetings To Be Held At The State Fire Marshal Building:
8181 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

FEBRUARY 18, 2014, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
APRIL 29, 2014, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
AUGUST 5, 2014, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm (originally was July 29)
OCTOBER 28, 2014, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

OCTOBER 22, 2014 is the 8th Annual Golf Tournament held at the Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge, LA
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2013 LFSA Golf Tournament SCORECARD

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
2014 Board Apts.pdf
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2013 LFSA 7th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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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 very excited to report that we surpassed our goal and raised $16,000 for this great 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.    (more photos)
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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Membership Meeting -
Tuesday, AUGUST 5th

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE FOR THE MEETING IS AUG 5th
(originally scheduled for July 29th)
1pm – 3pm: LFSA Membership Meeting
All meetings to be held at the LA State Fire Marshal Building
8181 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA

SEMINAR: Tuesday, AUGUST 5th
Project Management (8am - Noon)

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE FOR THIS SEMINAR IS AUG 5th (originally scheduled for July 29th)
8am - Noon: Seminar
Noon-1pm: Lunch Included & LFSA Meeting will follow at 1pm
Instructor: Bob Caputo, CFPS, CET
Cost: $55 AFSA Members & $105 for Nonmembers
Contact: Chris Killian 214-349-5965
Register by JULY 25th:  Fax Form to 214-343-8898
Download Registration Form below
4 credit/contact hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs;
FL Appr#FP8002-4.0 (exp 2/14)

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: 
Project Management has become one of the fastest growing
positions in the construction industry. No longer are general contractors the  only ones who have such a position in their organization. In fact, almost every contractor on a job site today has someone who is designated with this title. Fire protection contractors are no different. Finding qualified people for this
extremely demanding position is difficult. Therefore, many have turned to within their organizations to recruit and promote individuals to perform in this capacity. It is very common in today’s construction environment to find key personnel, such as designers and field superintendents, in these project  management roles as well. Most of them have had to learn the hard way until now. This program will introduce attendees to the world of project management. This presentation includes an overview of project management and more specifically the procedures and forms intended to be utilized in organizing and managing projects, limiting liability and providing a systematic, team-spirited approach to problem solving. This seminar is introductory and is intended for Owners, Project Managers, Superintendents, Operational People, Key Foremen and
Accounting Managers. 
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LFSA 8th Annual Golf Classic
Wednesday, OCTOBER 22nd

Location: Santa Maria Golf Course, Baton Rouge
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 
11:30am Registration
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Shotgun Start
4:30pm Jambalaya by VJ Bella

Fundraiser Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Golf Classic REGISTRATION FORM
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SEMINAR: Tues, OCTOBER 28th
The Spacing & Location of Sprinklers
NFPA 13 , Ch. 8 (2013 Ed.)

This Seminar will be at our October 28th LFSA Membership Meeting held at the State Fire Marshal's office in Baton Rouge.
MORE INFO TO COME ON HOW TO GET REGISTERED.
8 credit/contact hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs;  FL Appr#FP9098-8.0 (exp 4/15)

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: 
Basic installation rules for spacing and location of all types of
sprinklers can be found in NFPA 13, Chapter 8. These rules have experienced many changes over the course of recent editions making it critical to keep up with the latest requirements. This seminar is designed to help participants gain a greater level of understanding to navigate and apply the data provided in Chapter 8 along with related definitions provided in Chapter 3. Sprinkler system designers as well as estimators, project managers, installers, inspectors, specifying engineers, and AHJs will benefit from this seminar. Upon completion, participants should be able to analyze building conditions & generate shop
drawings and/or sprinkler system design criteria related to selection of sprinkler types and their application to spacing & location rules; apply rules for spacing & location of various types of sprinklers; explain rules related to sprinkler temperature classification & use of higher temperature sprinklers installed near heat sources; determine when sprinkler omissions are
permitted from combustible concealed spaces & other special spaces, such as electrical equipment rooms; and compare requirements for draining trapped sections of piping in all sprinkler system types.  
Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) standard and basic calculator.

State Fire Marshal Training & Events Calendar

Please click on link.
http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/SFMCalender.nsf

FMI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
 March 2014
Trade Associations & Partners

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In this Issue:
  • Speech Highlight of the Month: Bring CONEXPO to your home!
  • FMI NRCI First Quarter 2014
  • Skills Shortages in a Booming Market: The Big Oil and Gas Challenge
  • March 2014 Speaking Engagements
  • Resources & Articles  
  • Events & Seminars