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Q&A: HoldRite Expands HydroFlame Firestop Product Line

HoldRite officially launched its expanded HydroFlame line of firestop offerings to include caulks, wrap strips and more.

June 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

HoldRite is known for professional plumbing products that “convert makeshift methods into engineered solutions.

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2019 National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo

Everything big in fire, electrical and life safety is coming to Texas.

June 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Annually, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) gathers industry professionals to present insights, new products, trending solutions and more. This year, from June 17-20, the conference and expo will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in San Antonio.

FPE Corner

Conclusion

Bringing more than 40 years of learning from the best in this industry to an end.

June 4, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

In this, my last column for Plumbing Engineer, I wish to describe my journey as a fire protection engineer and give some recognition to several of those who lent a hand or gave some good direction along the way.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO Code Change Monographs Now Available

May 21, 2019

The association has made the 2019 Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download.

Core & Main Plans to Acquire Maskell Pipe & Supply, Enhance HDPE Pipe Solutions

Core & Main Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Long Island Pipe

May 8, 2019

The acquisition will grow Core & Main's fire protection reach and fabrication offering in the Northeast.

FPE Corner

Best Friends

How Dalmatians became the definitive firehouse dogs.

May 6, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

A look at how Dalmatians became the definitive firehouse dogs.

Plastic Pipe Industry Responds to UA, Firefighters Union Call to Limit Plastic Pipe

April 10, 2019

The PPI and PPFA issue joint statement on the recent new release that called on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastics installed in buildings.

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

April 3, 2019

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

FPE Corner

Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.

April 1, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

The popularity of battery storage systems brings fire safety concerns. Proposed NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems addresses these concerns.