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Fire Sprinkler Experience
2.9
3.5
2.6
2.2
2.5
2
1.5
Growth of
Sprinkler
Market
Based on
1975 = 1
1.4
1
1
0.5
0
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
40
Canada
U.S.
U.K.
Japan
Sweden
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
99
97
95
93
91
89
87
85
83
81
79
77
Manufacturing
Stores and offices
Health care
Hotels and motels
60%
74%
75%
91%
53%
60%
66%
70%
International Fire
Sprinkler Association
"to promote and enhance the business of
manufacturing and installing fire sprinkler, water spray
and water mist systems and devices in all buildings,
from homes to high-rise, worldwide, with the highest
degree of competence and professionalism, for the
purpose of saving lives and protecting property.
IFSA Vision
The International Fire Sprinkler Association will
be the worldwide center for information on
automatic water-based fire suppression systems
and the leader in advancing the widespread use
of such systems.
IFSA Goal 1
Development of National and Regional
Organizations
Goal: To foster the development of national and regional
organizations whose activities would increase the use of
competently installed automatic water-based fire suppression
systems for the purpose of saving lives and protecting property.
IFSA Goal 2
Development of Information Systems to Protect
Product Integrity and Industry Identity
Goal: To pursue such efforts and relationships that
promote the widespread distribution of accurate
industry information while protecting the separate
and distinct identity of the automatic water-based
fire suppression systems industry.
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
45
40
35
30
China
25
U.S.
20
15
10
5
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Product Certification
Laboratory certifications indicate
product quality
But be aware of the possibility of
counterfeit certifications
24
Flow Endurance
Leakage
Hydrostatic Strength
Dry sprinkler air
tightness
30-day leakage
Water hammer
Vacuum
High temperature
Vibration
Freezing
10-day corrosion
30-day corrosion
90-day moist air
Temperature cycling
26
27
Frame
IFSA Goal 3
Delivery of Training and Education
Goal: To deliver programs of training and education
that further the efforts of the organization.
IFSA Goal 4
Enhancement of Codes, Standards and
Legislation
Goal: To work with international organizations in
the enhancement of codes, standards and
legislation while serving as a resource for parallel
local and national efforts.
Thank You
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