Charlotte Pipe chemical waste drain system
The ChemDrain CPVC chemical waste drain system offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals in institutional, academic and commercial laboratories,...
View ArticleWeldbend, Boltex win lawsuit
A jury returned a verdict in favor of Boltex and Weldbend on all counts in a lawsuit by the American carbon steel flange manufacturers, against Spanish company, Ulma Forja — part of the Mondragon...
View ArticleThe new standard in flue gas venting safety
Homeowners are exposed to the possibility of a life safety hazard every day, and their safety is in your hands.
View ArticleVictaulic carbon steel pipe joining
The Victaulic QuickVic SD Installation-Ready system is the most efficient and economical way to join 1/2” to 2” DN15 to DN50 carbon steel pipe, the company explains.
View ArticleWade grease removal system
Wade, a manufacturer of drainage products, entered into a master distribution agreement with Grease Guardian, a manufacturer of grease management solutions for restaurants, commercial kitchens and...
View ArticleJacqueline Wilmot: The vehicle storage puzzle
What type of structure experienced an annual average of 6,000 fires in the United States between 2013 to 2017?
View ArticleVictaulic groove system
Victaulic’s FireLock Innovative Groove System line expands with the addition of three new products launching in the U.S. and Canada.
View ArticleThe unprecedented disruption of COVID-19
Most of us have been through natural disasters and recessions, but coronavirus, or COVID19, is a new kind of disruption.
View ArticleNicole Krawcke: Plumbing, mechanical engineers play crucial role in preparing...
The U.S. is having one of its deadliest tornado years in a decade, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
View Article3 firestopping practices to consider before your next construction job
When designing a firestopping system, the number one goal is to protect building occupants from accidents caused by fire, water and poisonous gases.
View ArticleZurn field adjustable pressure reducing valve
Zurn Industries announced the release of its field adjustable pressure reducing valves within the Pressure-Tru ZW5000/5004 Series.
View ArticleAGF Manufacturing grooved connection test and drain valves
AGF Manufacturing’s TESTANDRAIN Model 2511 is available with grooved connections on 1” and 1-1/4” models.
View ArticleHoldRite cast-in-place firestop sleeves
Keep construction jobs on schedule with HoldRite HydroFlame Pro cast-in-place firestop solutions, the company says.
View ArticleVictaulic attic protection schemes
Victaulic Globe Back to Back and Low Flow attic protection schemes provide designers with all of the tools needed for their toolbox, the company says.
View ArticleProtecting priceless American history from fire risks
Preserving history means not only safeguarding artifacts from the ravages of time but also protecting them from fire damage and related risks.
View ArticleA flue gas venting option
The use of plastic venting systems on gas fired water heaters, furnaces and boilers has undergone a significant change.
View ArticleThe requirements and challenges of residential fire sprinkler systems and...
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...
View ArticleTemporary fire protection system enables fire pump room upgrades in...
The fire hazards found in buildings under construction or renovation differ in many ways from those in completed buildings.
View ArticleNFPA launches electrical, fire and life safety podcast series
New episodes will air on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and can be accessed on Spotify, Apple Music, and many other popular podcast platforms.
View ArticleMEPFP and project management coordination
In a time where face-to-face collaboration is not practical (due to COVID-19), effective management of the building design process and inter-discipline coordination is imperative for development of a...
View ArticleKAI Engineering names Barry Timms director of plumbing and fire protection
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.
View ArticleRobert G. Caputo named AFSA president
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.
View ArticleDenhardt appointed to University of Maryland Board of Visitors
Members serve for a three-year term, which can be renewed.
View ArticleNew trends in corrosion and freeze protection for resilient fire sprinkler...
How can engineers design wet fire sprinkler systems equipped to prevent corrosion and dry systems equipped to prevent freezing?
View ArticleThe role of smart integration in advanced fire safety
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...
View ArticleVRF versus hydronics
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...
View ArticleScott Cox named AFSA "Young Professional of the Year"
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...
View ArticleNew engineering guide 'Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings' now available
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.
View ArticleBeth Tubbs named president of Society of Fire Protection Engineers
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.
View ArticleThe risks of adjustable pressure relief valves
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...
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