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Acceptance Testing of Fire and Life Safety Systems

Considering the effects when testing is not done correctly.

February 3, 2020

This month Scott Futrell, president of Futrell Fire Consult & Design Inc., joins this column to take a closer look at acceptance testing and the numerous requirements that are part of the process.

IMARK Plumbing Group Approves RectorSeal as a Vendor

January 22, 2020

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IMARK Group is a multi-vertical, member-owned and member-governed marketing organization of independent distributors that generates annual sales volumes exceeding $28 billion.

Registration Open for 2020 Code Council Leadership Week and Building Safety Conference of New Jersey

January 14, 2020

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The event will feature building safety training from industry experts, educational sessions, networking and more.

RectorSeal Becomes Vendor of The Commonwealth Group

January 8, 2020

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RectorSeal’s participation offers Commonwealth distributor members access into increased product offerings.

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Specifying Preaction Systems

They can be an effective tool for a design engineer, but only if used for the right application

January 6, 2020

Kevin Hall, PE

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This month, Kevin Hall from the National Fire Sprinkler Association joined this column to help us better understand preaction systems, one type of fire sprinkler system. There are three types of preaction systems and understanding their differences can aid in making an informed decision on the kind of system to use in different scenarios.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO to Hold Presentation on Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facilities

December 19, 2019

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The full-day presentation will cover plumbing, mechanical, building, fire, energy, state regulations, and limited electrical codes.

Viega Announces Winter Training Schedule

December 3, 2019

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The offerings include topics from commercial piping solutions to radiant design and LoopCAD.

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Are ESFR Sprinklers OK?

These systems are not a one-size-fits-all fire protection method.

November 29, 2019

Christopher Culp, PE, CET

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Early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinklers provide fire protection professionals a powerful tool, especially in preventing warehouse losses.

Ferguson Ventures Invests in Whisker Labs and Ting Technology

November 21, 2019

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Whisker Labs is a sensor and data technology company focused on protecting families and homes through the development of Ting, a super-smart DIY sensor.

ASPE Presents Jeffrey W. Edwards with National Award of Merit

November 12, 2019

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For the past three years, Edwards, chief of plumbing and fire protection engineering with Mueller Associates, has served as president of the Baltimore ASPE chapter.

Samuel S. Dannaway, P.E., FSFPE, is a licensed fire protection engineer and mechanical engineer with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering. He is a past president and fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He is vice president of Fire Protection Technology at Coffman Engineers Inc., a multidiscipline engineering firm with over 360 employees across eight offices. Sam can be reached at dannaway@coffman.com.

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Acceptance Testing of Fire and Life Safety Systems

IMARK Plumbing Group Approves RectorSeal as a Vendor

Registration Open for 2020 Code Council Leadership Week and Building Safety Conference of New Jersey

RectorSeal Becomes Vendor of The Commonwealth Group

Specifying Preaction Systems

IAPMO to Hold Presentation on Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facilities

Viega Announces Winter Training Schedule

Are ESFR Sprinklers OK?

Ferguson Ventures Invests in Whisker Labs and Ting Technology

ASPE Presents Jeffrey W. Edwards with National Award of Merit

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