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The Harman Group Joins IMEG Corp.

March 1, 2022

The Harman Group, a Philadelphia-based structural engineering firm, has joined IMEG Corp., adding to a structural group of now over 300 team members.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000-2022 for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel Now Available

March 1, 2022

The new ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000-2022, Professional Qualifications Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by ANSI, and is now available for purchase.

FPE Corner

Fire Pump Testing at Less than Maximum Capacity

Code acceptance applies if the water supply pressure exceeds the lowest permissible suction pressure at the maximum sprinkler demand.

March 1, 2022

Christopher Culp, PE, CET

Many plumbing and fire protection professionals are familiar with the basic fire pump design standards and requirements stated in NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection.

Organizations Host Free Webinar on Performance-Based Structural Fire

February 21, 2022

The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, and is free to all individuals who pre-register.

Backflow Direct Launches Updated eCommerce Store

February 16, 2022

Backflow Direct has announced the launch of its updated and improved eCommerce store.

SFPE Launches Free Digital News Briefs

February 16, 2022

To provide direct access to the latest news, trends, and developments on fire protection and fire safety engineering, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has launched three free digital news briefs.

Zurn Water Solutions and Elkay Manufacturing to Combine Businesses

February 14, 2022

Upon completion of the transaction, Zurn Water Solutions shareholders will own approximately 71 percent and Elkay shareholders will own approximately 29 percent of the combined and newly named company — Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation.

FPE Corner

You Can Mix Water and Electricity

Using electronically activated fire sprinklers in high-ceiling storage facilities.

February 7, 2022

The increased plastic content in packaging used to transport and store products creates new, higher-risk challenges. Companies must adapt to meet customer expectations — and electronically activated sprinkler systems are ready to meet that demand.

SFPE Foundation Kicks Off Grand Challenges Initiative with Invitation to Virtual Summit

February 3, 2022

The SFPE Foundation is pleased to kick off its Grand Challenges Initiative with an invitation to its Virtual Summit, April 26-28, 2022.

SFPE Foundation Awards Research Grant to Study Environmental and Health Impacts of Fire and Fire-Suppression Activities During Large-Scale Fire Events

January 27, 2022

The research will be led by Principal Investigator Jamie L. McAllister, Ph.D., P.E.; and Co-Investigator Brendan McCarrick, P.E., both with FireTox LLC.