The North Carolina Fire Marshal's Association is a proud organization dedicated to the protection of life and property to the citizens of North Carolina. The Association promotes safety through active involvement in the code development process and continuing education for our membership.
If you have any questions concerning the association and improvements, please don't hesitate to contact the association through the Contact page on this site. Thanks for visiting and see you at the next meeting.
Training & Education
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The next NCFMA meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 1:00 PM and will be held in conjunction with the North Carolina Firemen’s & Fire Chief’s Annual Conference...
Senate and House Bill 856 has been introduced to the NC Senate by Senator Vaughan and introduced to the House of Representatives by Representative Jeff Barnhart . In brief, this bill provides for the requirement of a separate license for fire alarm contracting and installation. Under the provisions of this bill an electrical license would no longer be acceptable for the installation of fire alarm systems as defined in NFPA 72.
For more information and to contact your representative or senator click here.
Click here to download a form letter to send to you representative requesting their support for this law.
Governor Perdue today launched www.NCRecovery.gov, a guide to services of the newly created Office of Economic Recovery & Investment. NCRecovery.gov will let visitors track federal recovery funds in North Carolina, as well as learn about local contract and grant opportunities.
"I am committed to providing the people of North Carolina with a simple-to-navigate guide that is efficient, transparent and accountable,” Perdue said. “I want the people of North Carolina to understand exactly how the money will be used to put North Carolina back to work.”
The website will serve as a resource on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, its impact on North Carolina and information about the state Office of Economic Recovery and Investment. In the upcoming weeks, visitors will be able to track recovery money as it is spent, suggest projects for funding and learn how to apply for contracts and grants that may be available.
Enforcement of the 2009 codes is scheduled to be phased between January 1, 2009 and July 1, 2009. During this 6-month period, either the 2006 or the 2009 code can be used. After July 1st, only the 2009 North Carolina code will be in effect. The appropriate edition needs to be identified on the construction documents, most notably in the Appendix B (2006/2009 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies) information. ICC is currently accepting online orders for the Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. The Administrative, Building and Residential Codes will be also available soon for online orders.
Except for the Electrical Code, the certification tests will be based on the 2009 NC Codes beginning on July 1st. Current Electrical certifications are already based on the 2008 NC Electrical Code.
All jurisdictions in NC will be receiving notification from the State Fire Marshal's Office in the mail over the next few weeks with information on how to obtain one complete free PDF copy of the 2009 NCIBC Volumes. The notification will contain a website address and instructions on how to perform the download. For more information contact the NCOSFM, Engineering & Codes Section at 800-634-7854.
We have just been advised that all fuel cans manufactured after Jan. 1, 2009 must have a spring loaded or equivalent seal on the spout. Existing cans are allowed to be used and sold until all stocks are depleted. The EPA ruling states:
International Residential Fire Sprinkler Coalition
About IRC Fire Sprinkler Coalition
Founded in 2007, the IRC Fire Sprinkler Coalition has grown to include more than 100 regional, national and international public safety organizations, including associations representing 44 states, all of which support the mission of promoting residential fire sprinkler systems as a standard feature in new home construction.The Coalition was formed to educate public policymakers on the value of residential sprinkler systems and to support related legislation.
Firefighters are exposed to dangers and risks every day of their working lives, but one risk that few people consider is their heightened risk of exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in construction for decades during the 1900s, is a known carcinogen that increases the risk of many types of cancer. It also causes serious respiratory diseases and disorders, including asbestosis, pleural plaques and pleural fibrosis. For more up to date information on asbestos exposure and the health risks associated with it, please visit the Mesothelioma Center.
Click here for more information on this serious health risk to firefighters.
Click here to download a larger image of the asbestos hazards found in the home diagram.
The NCFMA would like to invite you to join the NCFireMarshal's Yahoo Group. This group was established for members to network, pass along information, ask and discuss questions to other members of the NCFMA and NCCFMA about topics important in the world of Fire Prevention, Inspection, Investigation and Emergency Management.
Membership is open to any County or City fire department personnel. If you would like to join this group please click here.
