NFSA WORKS DILIGENTLY ON BEING “ESSENTIAL” DURING COVID-19 AND ON TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE FUTURE
On March 25th, Congress passed the Coronavirus Stabilization Act of 2020. This legislation, which includes over $2 trillion in aid to combat both the virus and the negative economic impacts associated with social distancing, also includes a technical correction to the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) that gives incentives to corporations that retrofit their businesses with fire sprinkler systems.
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Nominations now being accepted for NFPA, HFSC Bringing Safety Home Award
DEADLINE: April 3, 2020
March 25, 2020 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are accepting nominations for their Bringing Safety Home Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers.
The Bringing Safety Home Award honors members of […]
NFPA issues guidance to government officials on fire protection and life safety systems regardless of occupancy status
March 24, 2020 – As government officials on all levels across the globe issue travel directives and ask non-essential employees to work remotely during the pandemic, once fully occupied buildings are near vacant or dramatically underused. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a global leader in fire, life and electrical safety, urged officials to ensure that fire protection and life safety systems be maintained […]
Fire Sprinklers 101 Class – April 24 – POSTPONED
Due to the growing restrictions regarding COVID-19, the Fire Sprinklers 101 class is postponed until a later date.
Date: Friday, April 24, 2020
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Place: Plainfield Fire Protection District HQ
23748 W. 135th Street, Plainfield, IL
Instructor: Ron Ritchey, Great Lakes Field Services Coordinator, National Fire Sprinkler Association
Introduction to Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
This full-day class is great […]