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For 100 years, the name Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has meant more than cast iron and drains.
It has meant family, craft and a promise to show up for one another.
April 1, 2026
Celebrating a century of craftsmanship and family values, Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. reflects on its 100-year journey from a New York basement to a cornerstone of the plumbing industry.
Plumbing wall depth is often underestimated and must be carefully sized based on pipe materials, pipe diameters, insulation, fire rating requirements and firestopping methods — not only fixture counts.
April 1, 2026
In high-rise residential design, every inch of floor space counts—but underestimating the depth of a plumbing chase can lead to major headaches during construction.
Fire protection engineers must often consider newer code editions — even if not yet adopted by local authorities.
April 1, 2026
In the world of fire protection engineering, "the latest and greatest" isn't always the law of the land—but following the minimum requirements of an outdated code could be a costly mistake.
Industry leaders gather in Nashville May 3–6 for the inaugural GF Flow Symposium, blending hands-on demos with insight on the future of building systems.
New code-to-spec workflow connects building regulations directly to project specifications, helping teams surface risks earlier and reduce costly rework.