Fire Protection

News, trends, codes and new products for the residential fire protection market.

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The 2012 Pipe Trades Giants: Staying positive

August 1, 2012
Housing sales gain ground and green construction continues to grow.
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Debunking sprinkler myths

May 1, 2012
Why more builders and plumbing contractors are installing home fire sprinkler systems.
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ICC Committee Upholds Sprinkler Requirement

November 4, 2009
Fire sprinklers set to become a standard feature in all new homes.
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Fire Sprinkler Webinar Focuses On Multipurpose Systems In Residential Fire Protection

April 17, 2009
A new webinar has been prepared by Fire Smarts LLC on behalf of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association to inform contractors nationwide about the use of multipurpose systems in residential construction and how these systems can present a competitive business advantage for the plumbing contractor.
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Harvel Publishes New CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Installation Guide

February 23, 2009
Harvel Plastics Inc. has published a new comprehensive 72-page CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Installation Guide to provide the fire sprinkler industry with a comprehensive printed resource for technical data on installing CPVC fire sprinkler systems.
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Fire Sprinkler Apprentice Competition Announced

February 12, 2009
The American Fire Sprinkler Association will host its 16th Annual National Apprentice Competition Oct. 16, 2009, in San Diego during its annual convention and exhibition.
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Training Available For Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

January 30, 2009
You must be certified to design and install these systems under the new ICC mandate.
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PHCC To Host Residential Fire Sprinkler Webinar

January 28, 2009
In order to help its members prepare for this potential market, PHCC and Fire Smarts LLC will offer educational opportunities on residential fire sprinklers beginning with a Feb. 18 Webinar titled "Grow Your Business With Residential Fire Sprinklers".
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Livaudais Named AFSA Director of Membership

December 22, 2008
Lloyd Ivy retires after 22 years of service.
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Flexhead Launches New Web Site

December 8, 2008
The new site provides online visitors with dramatic improvements in navigation, uniformity, appearance and accessibility.
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