The National Fire Protection Association's World Safety Conference & Exposition(R) recently took place at the Dallas Convention Center in May. Several new and innovative products for the fire protection industry were on display. Here are some of the highlights of the show. And be sure to visit www.pmengineer.com for a more comprehensive listing.

The Viking Corp. has expanded its residential line to include a new 5.2K Pendent Sprinkler. The K-5.2 offers minimum flows and the best performance in 18' x 18' and 20' x 20' coverage areas, while offering competitive flows in coverage areas as low as 12' x 12'. With a 5.2 K-factor, this sprinkler (VK436) is UL listed for residential occupancies below smooth, flat, horizontal ceilings. Viking Corp. Circle 10.