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Multipurpose Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: What Every Design Engineer Should Know

Alan Larson, CET, CFPS, CIPE
November 1, 2007
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There are several things to consider not readily covered in NFPA 13D and 13R: water supply, backflow prevention, alarms/accessories and fire department connections.


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Back To Basics: Water Pipe Sizing

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
November 1, 2007
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It all revolves around a very basic equation to determine velocity and rate of flow.


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Secondary Roof Drainage: An Essential of Good Design

Bruce Weiss CPD
August 1, 2007
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Roof drainage is one of the fundamental considerations of building design.


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How to Properly Size a Domestic Water Pressure Booster System

Accommodating the challenge of pumping water in high-rise buildings
Paul Larson P.E.
July 10, 2007
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Few people ever think about how the water gets to the top floors of high-rise buildings for everyday living purposes. Yet each high-rise building’s plumbing design is just as important as any other aspect of construction. No matter how big and beautiful the building, it’s uninhabitable without water.


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Internal Check Valves: Essential to Proper Backflow Prevention

Sally Remedios
May 14, 2007
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Around the globe, scientists are discovering our water supply may seem abundant, but our drinkable water supply is in high demand and short supply. That is why the plumbing industry has dedicated considerable efforts to protecting what drinkable water we have through devices and technologies that have evolved over the last century.


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Industry News

March 27, 2007
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Events covered include ICC hiring a new head of its member services team, proposed changes to the 2006 NSPC and a new edition of the products guide from FM Approvals.
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Hydrant Flow Testing

Dr. Sang H. Wong
June 15, 2006
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The use of hydrant flow testing data to design automatic sprinkler systems has gotten easier thanks to new computer modeling software.


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Water Hammer Arresters: Sizing and Placement

May 4, 2005
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There have been various methods devised for the sizing of water hammer arresters, creating confusion regarding the proper method to use.


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Design Considerations for Pressure Reducing Valve Stations In Domestic Water Systems

August 4, 2004
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Providing equipment selection and pipe sizes that deliver adequate water flow to plumbing fixtures and equipment in tall buildings is an important design task of the plumbing design professional.


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Commercial Kitchen Plumbing

June 4, 2004
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The design of the plumbing systems in a commercial kitchen is almost as complex as a hospital, but without the critical life support systems.


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