The Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control was established in 1999 by building enforcement, construction, design, and manufacturing professionals in response to the need for a well-coordinated, educational effort to promote the value of a balanced fire protection design in the built environment. The charter members are companies, organizations, and individuals within the construction industry who share the following goals:

• To promote fire and smoke resistant construction as part of a balanced design approach
• To promote fire and smoke protection in the built environment;
• To promote property protection and public welfare as well as life safety;
• To educate and inform code officials and designers on fire and smoke protection issues;
• To promote fire fighter safety and facilitate fire fighting activities.

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