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NFPA Launches Policy Institute

September 21, 2017

Institute to help policymakers keep their communities safe by providing recommended practices, proposed solutions and other guidance to support and sustain strong fire prevention and protection systems.

Plumbers Local 130 Opens New Training Center

Facility built to teach the next generation of plumbers green building techniques and traditional skills.

September 21, 2017

Steve Smith

Chicago Plumbers Local 130 opened its new training center, which will serve the union’s 4,000 journeymen and apprentice plumbers.

Collaborative Health Care

Legionella Prevention/Mitigation – Part 2

What are the pros and cons of protective and mitigating systems?

September 21, 2017

John Gregory

Part two of this three-part series will discuss protective and mitigating systems, and provide the pros and cons of each one.

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire – Current Aftermath

Honolulu continues to sort through rubble and legality of sprinklers in high-rises.

September 21, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

One of the most important things to take away from the Marco Polo Fire: Buildings that opt out of sprinklers should still be required to comply with other safety measures of Bill 69.

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Greenstar Pro Combi Model

September 21, 2017

This gas-condensing boiler is ideal for providing comfortable heating and domestic hot water to apartments, condominiums and single family homes.

Oasis VersaFiller Bottle Filler Retrofit

September 21, 2017

The two models help users easily accommodate to today’s environmentally conscious lifestyles.

Matco-Norca 759 Press Ball Valve

September 21, 2017

The new design features Press-Fit Technology and EPDM Water O-Ring.

OS&B Island Tub Drain

September 21, 2017

The drain that is compatible with all tubs.

IAPMO Technical Committee Moves Forward on 2018 Uniform Solar/Hydronic and Swimming Pool Codes

September 20, 2017

Technical committees, consisting of installers, inspection officials, contractors, engineers, and manufacturers, will consider public comments to amend the USEHC and USPSHTC in advance of the release of the 2018 editions.