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NFPA 20: NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONThe NFPA mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. They publish codes and standards related to fire protection.http://www.nfpa.org/Home/index.asp NFPA 20: STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY FIRE PUMPS FOR FIRE PROTECTION, 1999Sprinkler and standpipe systems are effective only if fire pumps can deliver on cue. The 1999 edition of NFPA 20 shows how to ensure reliable response through proper fire pump design, electrical and mechanical construction, acceptance testing, and operation. It's a "must" for engineers, contractors and anyone involved with fire pump installation or maintenance. |
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UL: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization.http://www.ul.com |
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FM: FACTORY MUTUAL GLOBALFM Global is an insurance organization with a unique risk management focus. Our customers look to us to help them maintain continuity in their business operations, develop cost-effective insurance and risk financing solutions - and to minimize the overall financial impact if a loss does occur. http://www.fmglobal.com/ |
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CSA: CANADIAN STANDARD ASSOCIATIONThe Canadian Standards Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. They work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health. Advancing the quality of life. Helping to preserve the environment. Facilitating trade.http://www.csa.ca |
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ISO 9001: ORION REGISTRAR INC.Orion Registrar Inc. is a third-party management system registrar offering management system registration to ISO standards.http://www.orion-iso.com |
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NEMA: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONNEMA provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products. The organization has also made numerous contributions to the electrical industry by shaping public policy development and operating as a central confidential agency for gathering, compiling, and analyzing market statistics and economics data. Tornatech is a member of NEMA.http://www.nema.org |
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SFPE: Society of Fire Protection EngineersThe Society of Fire Protection Engineers is a professional society representing those practicing the field of fire protection engineering. The Society has approximately 4500 members in the United States and abroad, and 57 regional chapters. The purpose of the Society is to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering and its allied fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among its members and to foster fire protection engineering education.The Society supports the development of the annual Professional Engineer licensing exam in fire protection and the grading of those exams under the auspices of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. The Society's activities include a series of educational seminars and short courses, technical symposia and conferences, books and publications, designed to advance the state of the art of fire protection engineering and provide technical information to the fire protection community. http://www.sfpe.org |
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ASPE: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERSThe American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems. ASPE is dedicated to the advancement of the science of plumbing engineering, to the professional growth and advancement of its members and the health, welfare and safety of the public.http://aspe.org/ |