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Retrofitting Backflow Preventers Without Undercutting Sprinkler Performance

Adding a new backflow preventer to an older system may negatively impact fire protection system performance. Here are some best practices to ensure existing sprinkler systems operate as intended when adding backflow preventers.
July 1, 2026
Christopher Culp, PE, CET

Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.


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Reengineering Fire Protection in Parking Structures

Better real-time fire data and thoughtful design decisions — especially around EV charging layouts — are essential to improving safety in future parking garages.
July 1, 2026

Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year?


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NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala

June 24, 2026

NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.


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New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

June 16, 2026

NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. 


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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium

June 16, 2026

The symposium will bring together leading experts to address the complex challenges of protecting historic structures, cultural assets, and irreplaceable heritage sites from fire. 


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Fire Prevention Week 2026 Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Safety

June 16, 2026

NFPA has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026, Oct. 4–10. 


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ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program

June 11, 2026

During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.


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PGMA Offers Fire Departments Ready-to-Use Toolkit for Portable Generator Safety Education

June 8, 2026

Free Take It Outside resources help local departments reinforce carbon monoxide prevention before storms, outages and other generator-use events.


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Telgian Fire Safety Announces Executive Promotion for David Jensen

June 3, 2026

Jensen has been promoted from vice president of business development to senior vice president of sales.


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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

June 3, 2026

Registration is open for the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo, featuring technical presentations, industry awards, networking, and a three-day expo for fire protection professionals.


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Samuel S. Dannaway

Samuel S. Dannaway

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 [email protected].

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