What is AFAA:
The Association is committed to influencing codes and standards at all levels to make buildings safer through the proper application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems. It actively participates in the code change process of International Code Conference (ICC) with focus on the IBC, IFC and IRC national codes; and the key NFPA Codes/Standards with focus on NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and 101 Life Safety Code.
Individual Membership Levels:
Active 1-year: $195 – All active individual memberships including those granted complementary as apart of a training program fee
Active 3-year: $525.00 – 3-year active individual membership. 10% discount over annual price
AHJ: $25.00 – Includes all code officials responsible for code compliance or with AHJ discretionary powers in federal, state, or local government agencies
Student: $25.00 – Any full-time student enrolled in a high school, technical school, community college, or university in a certificate or degree program with an interest in AFAA
Government Employee: $100.00 – Includes non-AHJ Federal, State, and Local Agencies/Governments and Public and Private higher education (colleges and universities), K-12, and other similar institutions
International: $195.00 – Any active individual member located outside of the United States or its territories
Retiree: $25.00 – Any active individual who transitions into retired status and who wishes to remain connections with AFAA.
- Discounts for training seminars and NFPA publications and forms
- Free recorded webinars
- AFAA provides technical assistance on interpretations of codes and standards
- AFAA provides web hosting opportunities for Member Associations
- AFAA influences codes and standards that benefit the fire alarm industry
- AFAA has representatives looking out for your interest on many NFPA Technical Committees
- AFAA participates in the code development process of the International Building and Fire Codes
- AFAA promotes certification via the NICET certification program
AFAA hosts several training programs, annual meeting and codes conference, and breakfast at the NFPA conference