The fire hazards found in buildings under construction or renovation differ in many ways from those in completed buildings. 

Now that many jurisdictions across the country are mandating fire sprinkler systems in new-home construction, de-signers need to be aware of the requirements and challenges these systems can face in relation to water meters.

A.O. Smith announced Chairman Ajita Rajendra is retiring, effective May 1. 

Preserving history means not only safeguarding artifacts from the ravages of time but also protecting them from fire damage and related risks.  

The NIBCO 585HP (high-performance) lead-free ball valve, available in sizes 1/2” through 2”, features a patented laser-welded construction that creates an incredibly strong joint between the body and body-end pieces, eliminating a potential leak path, NIBCO explains. 

Jomar Valve’s JP-100SSG is a lead-free, dezincification-resistant brass ball valve with a press-end connection. 

Metropolitan Industries’ System 2100 is a water-pressure booster system ideal for medium- to high-pressure applications. 

Symmons’ new Temptrol valve with VersaFlex integral diverter is the most dependable and easy to service valve in the industry and is now faster and easier to install, Symmons states. 

Taco Comfort Solutions expands its family of easy-to-use high-efficiency ECM circulators with the addition of the 0034e and 0034ePlus models. 

For removal of condensate from wall-mount, ductless mini-split air-conditioners up to 23.5 Btu (7kW), fan coils and suspended ceiling air-conditioners, Lib-erty Pumps’ LCU-MS features quiet operation, solid-state switch technology and a clear reservoir for easy visual inspection.