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Navigate storage requirements

Tips on how to navigate the storage requirements in NFPA 13

Putting the puzzle together with sprinkler systems.
John Campbell, P.E.
May 23, 2014
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NFPA combined multiple protection documents and created one comprehensive set of guidance with NFPA 13.


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Fire safety for tall, wooden buildings

The fire safety challenges of tall, wood buildings

Protection from the elements.
Amanda Kimball, P.E.
May 23, 2014
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Claims have been made that they are actually designed to be safer than buildings fabricated using structural steel.


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Fire-suppression system

Steelmaker incorporates fire-suppression system for its intricate needs

U.S. steelmaker gets out of a pickle.
Bob Ballard, P.E.
May 23, 2014
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This new facility incorporates a 72-in., five-stand tandem mill that produces 2.1 million tons of steel per year.


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National Fire Sprinkler Association

Adapting trends at the 2014 NFPA Expo

New fire sprinkler technologies will be on display at NFPA Expo in Las Vegas.
May 23, 2014
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Fire sprinkler manufacturers are ready to show off their latest enhancements at this year’s show.


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Potter monitoring panel

Potter Electric Signal sprinkler monitoring panel

Potter Electric Signal unveils the PFC-6006 Sprinkler Monitoring Panel, the company’s solution for small, inexpensive fire-alarm panels.
April 28, 2014
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The first zone is selectable as a Class A or Class B water-flow input and the other five zones are selectable from different options, including two-wire smoke detection.


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Don Russell

Tyco Fire Protection Products names Don Russell as water products sales director-Americas

Tyco Fire Protection Products appointed Don Russell as its water products sales director for the Americas.
April 28, 2014
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Russell will lead the sales division of fire sprinklers, resale items and devices to suppress and extinguish fires. Russell has been with Tyco since 2004 and has experience with Victaulic and Grinnell.


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Julius Ballanco on Codes

New Jersey governor doesn’t sign residential fire sprinkler bill

Christie’s bad decision.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
February 27, 2014
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New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie made national headlines when it was reported by major news organizations that a member of his administration allegedly created a major traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, N.J. because the town’s mayor didn’t endorse Christie during the last governor’s election.


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Julius Ballanco on Codes

The future becomes clearer

Fire sprinkler requirements integral in IRC 2015.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 19, 2013
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One of the common questions regarding the ICC International Residential Code is: Will the mandatory sprinkler requirements remain? The answer is a resounding yes! The 2015 ICC International Residential Code will continue to require all one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses to have sprinklers.


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PEX, EP fittings

PEX, EP fittings

Uponor’s ProPex engineered polymer fittings, lead-free fittings and threaded adapter, and larger-diameter Uponor AquaPex tubing (all up to 2”) are now listed to UL 1821 and ULC/ORD-C199P
December 2, 2013
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Uponor’s ProPex engineered polymer fittings, lead-free fittings and threaded adapter, and larger-diameter Uponor AquaPex tubing (all up to 2”) are now listed to UL 1821 and ULC/ORD-C199P


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CPVC piping app

CPVC piping products added to Apple app

Lubrizol increases its mobile presence with the addition of its CPVC product line information to a mobile app for the Apple iPhone.
December 2, 2013
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Lubrizol increases its mobile presence with the addition of its CPVC product line information to a mobile app for the Apple iPhone.


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