Building A Safer Florida, Inc. is a clearinghouse for all the Florida design and construction associations whose members must comply with the Florida Unified Building Code. The goal of Building A Safer Florida is to provide a clearinghouse for accurate, accessible and uniform information for all construction and design licensees. Building A Safer Florida partners with several governmental and non-commercial entities involved with the Florida Building Code such as the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the Disaster Contractors Network, Florida State University, and the University of Florida to achieve our goals.

Alarm Association of Florida, Inc.

• Year Founded: 1970
• Approximate Number of members: 650 company members, representing over 20,000 employees
• The Alarm Association of Florida is an organization of security dealers and associates united for over thirty-five years.
• The Alarm Association of Florida's mission employs professional standards for the low voltage and alarm industries through education and training; maintains a code of ethics protecting the public and public safety; promotes policies reducing alarm dispatch.
• Mail address: 1802 North University Drive, Number 329, Plantation, FL 33322
• Main telephone number: 1-800-899-2099
• Fax number: 954-748-4749
• Web address: www.fla-alarms.org

Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, Inc.

• Year Founded: 1950
• Approximate Number of members: 2,000 corporate members employing more than 100,000 individuals
• ABC is a Commercial & Industrial Construction Trade Association.
• The association supports free enterprise, lower taxes, reasonable regulation and construction training.
• Mail address: PO Box 10038, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Main telephone number: 850-222-0000
• Fax number: 850-222-9059
• Web address: www.abcflorida.com
• General e-mail contact: rick@ rwatsonandassociates.com

Building Officials Association of Florida, Inc.

• Year Founded: 1953
• Approximate Number of members: 3,000
• Since it's inception in 1953, the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) has been dedicated to the building code enforcement profession and construction industry.
• As an organization, it is our goal to foster communication between all groups associated with the construction industry. We believe that by working together we can continue to provide a safer built environment.
• Mail address: 705 H West State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32750
• Main telephone number: 407-265-9009
• Fax number: 407-831-9875
• Web address: www.boaf.net
• General e-mail contact: boaf1@cfl.rr.com

Florida Association of Electrical Contractors

• Year Founded: 1939
• Approximate Number of members: 300
• The purpose of the FAEC is to distribute to its members the fullest information obtainable pertaining to business betterment. To engage in a continuing comprehensive public education and information program designed to make the consuming public acutely aware of the benefits, savings, and safety of being advised and served by F.A.E.C. members in their communities.
• The mission of the FAEC is to promote Professionalism & Life Safety Standards through Education
• Mail address: 108 Jefferson Street, Suite C, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Main telephone number: 407-260-1511
• Fax number: 407-260-5732
• Web address: faecstate.org
• General e-mail contact: faec@iag.net

Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

• Year Founded: 1982
• Approximate Number of members: 985
• The Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (FLASLA) is a non-profit organization operating within a national professional society that represents the landscape architecture profession throughout the United States.
• The mission of the FLASLA is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.
• Mail address: P.O. Box 770219, Naples, FL 34107-0219
• Main telephone number: 407-649-1828 x02
• Fax number: 407-428-9526
• Web address: http://www.flasla.org/
• General e-mail contact: info@flasla.org

Florida Engineering Society

• Year Founded: 1916
• Approximate Number of members: 4,600
• The Florida Engineering Society advances the public welfare and promotes the professional, educational, social and economic interests of the engineering profession.
• The FES supports engineering education, advocates licensure, promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhances the image and well-being of all engineers in the state of Florida.
• Mail address: P.O. Box 750, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-0750
• Main telephone number: 850-224-7121
• Fax number: 850-222-4349
• Web address: www.fleng.org
• General e-mail contact: fes@fleng.org
• Debbie Hall, Director of Communications, Florida Engineering Society, 125 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-224-7121, dhall@fleng.org

Florida Home Builders Association

• Year Founded: 1949
• Approximate Number of members: 20,500
• The FHBA is a trade organization working to create a positive environment for the construction industry in Florida.
• The FHBA mission is to empower members through information, education and services.
• Mail address: P.O. Box 1259, Tallahassee, FL 32302
• Main telephone number: 850-224-4316
• Fax number: 850-224-1359
• Web address: www.fhba.com
• General e-mail contact: lrivera@fhba.com

Florida Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association

• Year Founded: 2001
• Approximate Number of members: 350
• The FRACCA is a not-for-profit association whose aim is to truly represent the HVACR industry in Florida by promoting the interests of industry professionals through legislative advocacy and education/training.
• The FRACCA mission is to promote the interests of contractors who are engaged in the industry of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration in the state of Florida.
• Mail address: 466 94th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
• Main telephone number: 727-576-3225
• Fax number: 727-578-9982
• Web address: www.fracca.org
• General e-mail contact: mail@fracca.org

Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association

• Year Founded: 1922
• Approximate Number of members: 800
• The FRSA is an association of roofing, sheet metal and air conditioning contractors and industry-related companies including manufacturers, suppliers, manufacturer's representative, roofing consultants and other providers to these industries.
• The purpose of FRSA is to foster and encourage a high standard of business ethics among members and inform the public of the importance of doing business with competent, ethical and licensed contracting companies.
• Mail address: 4111 Metric Drive, Ste 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792 or P.O. Box 4850, Winter Park, FL 32793
• Main telephone number: 407-671-3772 or 1-800-767-3772 ext. 100
• Fax number: 407-679-0010
• Web address: www.floridaroof.com
• General e-mail contact: frsa@floridaroof.com

Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association

• Year Founded: 1982
• Approximate Number of members: 200
• The Association of Wall and Ceiling Contractors is dedicated to educating and enhancing the quality of construction in Florida.
• It's purpose is to promote the free enterprise systems with the construction industry in Florida; to promote the full wall and ceiling industry in Florida; to advance honorable relationships between and among businesses in the wall and ceiling industry in Florida; and to take such steps as shall be necessary under the law to encourage, develop, and protect the building industry.
• Mail address: P.O. Box 180458, Casselberry, FL 32718
• Main telephone number: 407-260-1313
• Fax number: 407-260-5732
• Web address: www.fwcca.org
• General e-mail contact: www.fwcca@iag.net

Interior Design Associations Foundation

• Year Founded: 1986
• Approximate Number of members: 2,000
• The Interior Design Associations Foundation represents the Interior Design profession in Florida.
• The association mession is to recognize, promote and protect the profession of Interior Design.
• Mail address: 1855 Griffin Road, Suite B-485, Dania Beach, FL 33004
• Main telephone number: 954-926-7555
• Fax number: 954-367-6636
• Web address: www.idaf.us
• General e-mail contact: idafboard@idaf.us

Florida AGC Council

• Year Founded: 1965
• Approximate number of members: 2,000
• Please note that Florida AGC is composed of and governed by three chapters throughout the State of Florida - the Greater Florida Chapter, the East Coast Chapter and the South Florida Chapter
• Each chapter provides the training and member services for those AGC members, licensees, and students in their respective area.
• Web address: www.agcfloridacouncil.org
• Greater Florida Chapter: www.agcfl.org
• East Coast Chapter: www.agcfla.com
• South Florida Chapter: www.sfagc.org

Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects

• Year Founded: 1912
• Approximate number of members: 2,600
• Mission statement is "To unite, educate and position architects to lead the shaping of Florida's future."
• Mail Address: 104 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Main telephone number: 850-222-7590
• Fax number: 850-224-8048
• Web Address: www.aiafla.org

Florida Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors

• Year founded: 1920
• Approximate number of members: 500
• The FAPHCC is an organization that is continuously looking for ways to improve our industry through education and communication. It is one that recognizes that the contributions of its members are the sole success of the organization. It is a partnership of industry contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers and industry affiliate members who commit to providing business management tools for the P-H-C Contractors and other Industry Professionals.
• Mail Address: 2911 Lakeview Drive, Casselberry, Florida 32730
• Main telephone number: 407-767-7422
• Fax number: 407-767-7423
• Web Address: www.flphcc.org
• General e-mail contact: flphcc@flphcc.org

Florida Council of NECA Chapters

• Year founded: 1945
• Approximate number of members: 400 members, employing over 10,000 individuals
• NECA is the voice of the electrical contracting industry, working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce.

Florida Section, American Society of Civil Engineers

• Year founded: Affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers, which was founded in 1852.
• Approximate number of members: The Florida Section has a total of 5,500 members. This membership includes: 1,100 life members, 875 student members, 400 fellow members, and 9 Honorary members.
• The objective of ASCE is the advancement of the science and profession of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity.
• The Florida section is divided into four geographic zones with twelve Branches. There are also 10 Student Chapters.
• Mailing Address: 857 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Main telephone number: 850-224-6500
• Fax number: 850-224-8337
• Web address: www.fla-asce.org
• General e-mail contact: info@fla-asce.org

Florida Swimming Pool Association

• Year founded: 1959
• Approximate number of members: Comprised of 16 local chapters which includes over 5,300 manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service companies and builders in the pool and spa industry.
• The FSPA is the largest and broadest pool and spa association in the world.
• The FSPA is involved in the development of technical standards and education, the promotion of safety, and the advancement of aquatics and swimming for health benefits to Florida citizens and visitors to the state.
• Mailing Address: 2555 Porter Lake Drive, Suite 106, Sarasota, FL 34240
• Main telephone number: 941-952-9293, toll-free: 800-548-6774
• Fax number: 941-366-7433
• Web address: www.fpsaonline.org

Southeast Glass Association

• Year founded: 1984
• Approximate number of members: 100
• The Southeast Glass Association (SEGA) is the only association in Florida representing the independent glass industry. SEGA is a chapter of the National Glass Association (NGA).
• Mail Address: 231 West Bay Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750-4125
• Main telephone number: 888-869-7961
• Fax number: 407-831-5803
• Website: www.southeastglass.org
• General e-mail contact: Bruce@southeastglass.org, Julie@southeastglass.org

Underground Utility Contractors of Florida, Inc.

• Year founded: 1980
• Approximate number of members: 600
• UUCF members are involved in water, sewer, gas, and telephone installations accomplished through open excavation or trenchless technology.
• Mail Address: 231 West Bay Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750-4125
• Main telephone number: 407-830-1880
• Fax number: 407-260-1582
• Website: www.uucf.com
• General e-mail contact: rbkershner@att.net, juliepinto-kershner@att.net

United Pool and Spa Association

• Year founded: 1983
• Approximate number of members: 90 member companies
• UPSA was formed in 1984 and now has in excess of 90 member companies, most of which are public/commercial pool builders.
• Mail Address: 5425 Turtle Crossing Loop, Tampa, Florida 33625
• Main telephone number: 813-963-5575
• Fax number: 813-963-5304
• Website: www.upsaonline.com
• General e-mail contact: info@UPSAonline.com

Florida Solar Energy Industries Association

• Year founded: 1977
• The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) is a nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry.
• Members include manufacturers, distributors, contractors, retailers and consultants who provide solar water heating, pool heating and solar electric systems. Research Centers and Utilities also are members.
• Mailing Address:231 West Bay Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750
• Phone 407-339-2010 or 800-426-5899
• Fax: 407-260-1582
• General email contact: Bruce@flseia.org, Julie@flseia.org