An Association of Contractors and Manufacturers Providing Passive Fire Protection to Structural Materials

NFCA Accredited Contractor Program

The NFCA announces an Accredited Contractor program for NFCA members who install Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM) and/or Intumescent Fire Resistive Materials (IFRM). The purpose of this program is to set a standard that requires an educational effort on the contractor’s part resulting in an improvement in application of industry products in accordance with agency product approvals and building code compliance. The heart of the program revolves around the contractor having at least one Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in the contractor’s organization. The DRI must have participated in a NFCA DRI training program and passed an examination of the learned knowledge.  The NFCA training program and examination covers agency product approvals, agency design procedures for products, and the application of fire resistive materials in accordance with industry procedures. In addition, the DRI must continue learning through yearly educational requirements. The contractor must have been in business applying industry products for two years, received training in application of manufacturer’s products, and a member in good standing in the NFCA.

A specific trademarked logo is available to those contractors meeting the program requirements. A logo is available specific to a contractor and office location installing SFRM and IRFM. Those contractors who are NFCA approved are listed in the document titled “NFCA Accredited Contractors”.

Details of the program and its operation are available in the following document “NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program For Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM) And Intumescent Fire Resistive Materials (IFRM)”

DRI training programs will be available at various locations. Please review the meeting schedule on this web site for time and locations. Training program details will be announced, on this web site, 30 days in advance of the training program.

Manufacturers of SFRM or IFRM, who are members of the NFCA, will begin including the requirement that the contractor be an NFCA Accredited Contractor in their project specifications as the numbers of accredited contractors reach a critical mass in any market.

As a contractor, should you desire to participate in this program contact the NFCA to obtain the necessary forms and instructions. Also contact the NFCA with any further questions regarding this program.