International Hurricane Protection Association

IHPA Mission Statement

The IHPA strives to be the industry leader on all issues that affect the hurricane protection industry by unifying the suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, engineers, architects, code writers, and government officials.

Provide quality hurricane protection systems, information, and education to insure the publics' welfare and safety, therefore minimizing the loss of life and the destruction of property associated with a hurricane.

Code of Ethics1) Promote respect by actions, which reflect favorably

upon our industry and my company.2) Maintain all applicable licenses and insurance.3) Contribute to the public health, safety and welfare by

complying with all applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.

4) Truthfully represent only bona fide products and services.

5) Fulfill completely contractual and moral obligations, keeping my agreements in both letter and spirit.

6) Affirm and encourage the American Free Enterprise system in our industry.

7) Conduct business in a professional manner, never demeaning the actions of others.

8) Agree to uphold and abide by the code of ethics and to promote, to the best of your abilities, the Association's purposes and goals

Who We Are:

• Suppliers

• Manufacturers

• Contractors

• Associates (Architects, Engineers, Etc.)

• Governmental Agencies

• Affiliates (Insurances Companies, Etc.)

• Reciprocal (Other Trade Organizations)

Where You’ll Find Us

• On a job

• At a show

• Representing our membership

• Forming new alliances

At a Meeting

We’re United

The IHPA brings together the finest of the hurricane protection industry, government officials and professionals in related fields in a common effort to educate and protect the public from the devastation and loss of life associated with hurricanes.

What We Do• Represent and inform our membership

regarding code issues and other matters affecting the industry.

• Educate and inform the public and government officials regarding various types of hurricane protection.

• Advise and guide officials in the development of appropriate statutes, ordinances and building codes.

• Training and education of industry professionals.

How We Do It

• IHPA Members abide by a Code of Ethics

• All activities of the IHPA are conducted in a non-competitive atmosphere of cooperation.

• Our members represent tested and approved hurricane protection products.

Where We Are

• Headquarters for the IHPA is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

• Our Members are located throughout many of the states of the Continental U.S. and Puerto Rico.

• Visit or website: www. Inthpa.com to find a member near you.

Officers and Directors

• Our Officers and Directors are duly elected individuals chosen from the IHPA Membership for their qualities of leadership and professionalism and their willingness to serve the IHPA on a voluntary basis.

• All give tirelessly of their time and effort.

Membership

• Membership in the IHPA is available to organizations and individuals involved in hurricane protection.

• Applicants must submit a completed application, application fee and copies of appropriate license.

• Applicants must agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and represent and endorse only tested and approved products.

• Memberships are for the calendar year and must be renewed each subsequent year.

Events

• The IHPA provides sponsorship to numerous trade related shows and conferences.

Spreading the News

• IHPA Members are frequent speakers at seminars and other public events.

Industry News and Information

IHPA Members receive Industry news and information on a regular

basis. Included are code and legislative changes, Industry

events, educational information and other need to know topics.

IHPA Golf Outings

• The IHPA Golf Outings are a great way to get out and enjoy a day of golf while meeting and socializing with many of the industry leaders.

Cooperative Projects• The IHPA is working cooperatively with

other organizations on special projects.

• We have ongoing projects with:

The International Code Council

The Institute for Bus. and Home Safety

Hurricane Warning

How We’re Recognized

Our Members Proudly Display

The IHPA Logo

Bonita SpringsCoconut Point Meeting

Deerfield Beach

Ft. Lauderdale

Fort Myers

Miami

New Orleans

Orlando

PensacolaIHPA Meeting, Seminars, Reception

Sanibel

Tampa