What’s FLEDA’s purpose?
The Factory Listed Exhaust Duct Association’s mission is to provide education to interested parties and advance the standards governing the manufacture and installation of exhaust products with an aim to increase safety within the industry.
How do standards help our industry?
Having clearly defined standards for the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of exhaust products establishes an expectation of performance.
These standards, combined with factory and installation inspections confirm they will safely and consistently perform as intended.
What agencies does FLEDA work with?
Testing Facilities: Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek Testing Laboratories (ETL), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Building Code Developers: International Codes Council (ICC), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) & National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Inspection Authorities: Fire Marshals, Municipality code review teams & Insurance Adjusters
Design & Install Professionals: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Professional Engineers, Design Build Contractors & Installing Contractors
Education: Trade Schools, Technical Colleges & Universities
Here are just a few of our manufacturing partners:
How do we connect?
While new membership opportunities are closed currently, we are always looking to connect with professionals and educators to exchange news and ideas with. Please send your inquiry to us and we’ll look forward to meeting you!