The benefits of becoming a member of AFAA include:
- AFAA influences codes and standards that benefit the fire alarm industry
AFAA has representatives on NFPA 1, 70, 72, 76, 90A, 101, 909 and
5000 Technical Committees
AFAA participates in the code development process of the International
Building, Fire and Residential Codes
- AFAA provides a direct link to research within the industry
AFAA supports research through the NFPA Fire Research Foundation for
projects that will directly affect fire alarm systems
- AFAA provides quality education for the fire alarm system industry
AFAA provides fire alarm seminars and online training
AFAA training courses provide continuing education credits
- AFAA provides networking opportunities with other fire alarm industry
professionals
- AFAA promotes certification via the NICET certification program
- AFAA promotes professionalism within the fire alarm industry
- AFAA provides for a direct voice within the fire alarm industry
- AFAA provides member discounts for seminars, publications, forms, etc.
- AFAA membership increases visibility and creates business opportunities
- AFAA provides a forum to resolve specific problems including design,
application, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and system
performance of fire alarm systems
- AFAA provides for participation in the web-based fire alarm discussion list
- AFAA provides technical assistance on interpretations of codes and standards
- AFAA membership includes subscription to the monthly member e-bulletin
- AFAA provides web hosting opportunities for Member Associations
- Hertz Rental Car discounts
- Delta Air Line discounts