A presentation about the International Hurricane Protection Association

1. International Hurricane
Protection Association

2. 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.

3. Code of Ethics
1) 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

4. Who We Are:
• Suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Contractors
• Associates (Architects, Engineers, Etc.)
• Governmental Agencies
• Affiliates (Insurances Companies, Etc.)
• Reciprocal (Other Trade Organizations)

5. Where You’ll Find Us
• On a job
• At a show

6. • Representing our
membership
• Forming new
alliances

7. At a Meeting

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

16. Spreading the News
• IHPA Members are frequent speakers at
seminars and other public events.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

20. How We’re Recognized
Our Members Proudly Display
The IHPA Logo

21. Bonita Springs
Coconut Point Meeting

22. Deerfield Beach

23. Ft. Lauderdale

24. Fort Myers

25. Miami

26. New Orleans

27. Orlando

28. Pensacola
IHPA Meeting, Seminars, Reception

29. Sanibel

30. Tampa