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AGF Manufacturing to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros Webinar: "Corrosion and Freeze Protection in Fire Sprinkler Systems"

AGF Manufacturing to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros Webinar: "Corrosion and Freeze Protection in Fire Sprinkler Systems"

February 10, 2021
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The webinar will take place on April 22 at 1 p.m. CDT.
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RWC Partners with HBI to Address Skilled Labor 2

RWC Partners with HBI to Address Skilled Labor

February 9, 2021
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The organizations to work together to emphasize career opportunities in the trades.
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FPE Corner

Powering Tomorrow with Energy Storage Systems

If the ESS industry wants to see successful broad-scale proliferation, it needs to work with safety professionals to assure future success.
February 1, 2021
Casey C. Grant, PE
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NFPA Launches Conference Series in Lieu of Live Event

NFPA Launches Conference Series in Lieu of Live Event

January 13, 2021
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In recognition of its 125th anniversary in 2021, the association is creating a virtual innovative experience in place of its Conference & Expo.
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Anvil and Smith-Cooper International Acquire ABZ and Quadrant Valve Brands

Anvil and Smith-Cooper International Acquire ABZ and Quadrant Valve Brands

January 5, 2021
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The acquisition will enhance the company's flow control portfolio with patented and industry-leading products and solutions.
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Using W-Rated Firestop Sealants

No current code requirements specify a W rating, but it is something project owners and stakeholders have asked for over time.
January 4, 2021
Scott Hamilton
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No current code requirements specify a W rating, but it is something project owners and stakeholders have asked for over time.
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Modified Testing for Products: All Smoke and Mirrors?

How manufacturers are modifying the ASTM E84 standard to skew test results and provide favorable FSI and SDI numbers.
January 4, 2021
Jay Peters
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Building codes do not have exceptions for modified testing for the building products, so specifiers should not allow them to be considered either. It is not just your reputation on the line — it is a matter of public safety
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Don’t Wait to Comply with New NFPA Antifreeze Standards
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Don’t Wait to Comply with New NFPA Antifreeze Standards

Guidance exists today to design and install fire sprinkler antifreeze systems using the industry's safest and most reliable practices.
January 4, 2021
Mark Knurek
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Guidance exists today to design and install fire sprinkler antifreeze systems using the fire protection industry's safest and most reliable practices.
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FPE Corner

Inspecting, Testing Backflow Preventers Used in Fire Protection Systems

Using the forward-flow test is fairly straightforward unless a means to test is not provided, a situation not addressed in the NFPA codes.
January 4, 2021
Terry Victor
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Using the forward-flow test is fairly straightforward unless a means to test is not provided, a situation not addressed in the NFPA codes. It has caused much confusion for authorities performing this test.
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FPE Corner

Fire Suppression: When Bad Things Happen to Good Systems

The primary cause for fire sprinkler system failures is an improperly or inadvertently closed system control valve.
December 1, 2020
Daniel Arnold, PE, FSFPE
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The primary cause for system failures is an improperly or inadvertently closed system control valve. This occurs despite code-required valve supervision and inspection requirements.
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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 dannaway@coffman.com.

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