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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

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

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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

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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.

UA, Firefighters Unions Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

March 31, 2019

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Joint statement calls on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastic pipe.

Chicago Introduces First New Building Code in 70 Years

March 25, 2019

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New code will align more closely with national standards and provide more flexibility for new construction and building renovations.

NAHB Analysis: Multifamily Housing Production to Start Leveling Off

ICC Calls for Input on Building Code Changes

March 19, 2019

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The code development hearings in April will provide all interested parties an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2021 I-Codes.

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Are Sprinklers Required? — Reprised

Many provisions in the IBC and IFC pertain to fire sprinklers, not only those in IBC Chapter 9.

March 4, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

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This is an outline of many areas in the codes where sprinklers are required or used to take advantage of the many trade-offs giving architects and builders flexibility in the design and construction of a building.

FlowGuard Gold Offers Piping Insights, Chance to Win $15,000 at Builders’ Show

February 13, 2019

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Keeping with the Las Vegas location, the booth will feature a slot machine game that educates visitors about the piping materials they use

2019 Wolseley ONE Tradeshows to Kick Off in March

This Year's Wolseley ONE Tradeshows to Kick off in March

February 11, 2019

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The company’s Ontario event on March 27, 2019, will be the first of six Wolseley ONE Tradeshows to take places across Canada this year.

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

Core & Main Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire DCL Fabrication & Supply

January 21, 2019

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The acquisition further expands Core & Main's fire protection offering in the Midwest region.

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

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

Chicago Introduces First New Building Code in 70 Years

ICC Calls for Input on Building Code Changes

Are Sprinklers Required? — Reprised

FlowGuard Gold Offers Piping Insights, Chance to Win $15,000 at Builders’ Show

This Year's Wolseley ONE Tradeshows to Kick off in March

Core & Main Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire DCL Fabrication & Supply

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