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adjustable pressure relief valves

The risks of adjustable pressure relief valves

Choosing the correct relief valve needs preplanning.
George McHugh
June 20, 2022
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Pressure relief valves protect fire sprinkler system components by relieving excess system pressure from supply surges or temperature changes. Since the 2010 edition, NFPA 13: “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems” has required pressure relief valves to be installed on all wet pipe fire sprinkler systems.


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Beth Tubbs named president of Society of Fire Protection Engineers

January 20, 2022
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Tubbs has been an SFPE member since 1995, elected a Fellow of SFPE in 2010 and has served on and/or chaired numerous SFPE committees and boards.


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New engineering guide 'Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings' now available

December 8, 2021
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The 2021 edition of “Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings” provides information on the fire safety performance of tall, very tall and super tall buildings.


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Scott Cox

Scott Cox named AFSA "Young Professional of the Year"

August 4, 2021
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The award highlights the efforts of a young and talented fire protection professional, who is under 40 and demonstrates exemplary technical, professional and inclusive leadership skills not only in their own businesses, but also at a national level.


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VRF versus hydronics

VRF versus hydronics

Comparing HVAC technologies and associated costs.
Kazi Nasir
July 30, 2021
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With a considerable volume of contradictory information in circulation regarding the application of different technologies for HVAC systems, this article seeks to explain some of the technical aspects of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, and offer comparisons on the basis of cost and performance to more standard hydronic systems.
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Smart Integration

The role of smart integration in advanced fire safety

Connecting fire system components to create safe, modern and data-powered facilities.
Rodger Reiswig
June 23, 2021
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With fire and life safety technicians deemed essential workers early in the pandemic, building owners were able to keep up with their systems’ inspections and maintenance while maintaining minimally occupied facilities. 


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Fire Sprinkler System

New trends in corrosion and freeze protection for resilient fire sprinkler systems

New product innovations present solutions to common pitfalls.
George McHugh
June 22, 2021
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How can engineers design wet fire sprinkler systems equipped to prevent corrosion and dry systems equipped to prevent freezing? 


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AFSA

Denhardt appointed to University of Maryland Board of Visitors

January 8, 2021
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Members serve for a three-year term, which can be renewed.


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Bob Caputo

Robert G. Caputo named AFSA president

October 7, 2020
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Caputo has been an important part of this industry for over 41 years and is a long-time member of AFSA and promoter of merit shop contracting.


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Barry Timms

KAI Engineering names Barry Timms director of plumbing and fire protection

September 3, 2020
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In his new position, Timms will lead plumbing, industrial and fire protection design for a wide variety of projects, in addition to managing accounts and processes within the engineering department.


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