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Rep firm P-M & Associates celebrates 40th anniversary with party in Indy

The company staged the party in the parking lot outside its 63,000-sq.-ft. facility.

Bob Miodonski

September 24, 2014

Congratulations to P-M Associates on its 40th year in business

Victaulic cold-storage fire sprinkler bracket

Victaulic’s VicFlex Style AB6 Assembly for cold storage applications reduces hands-on installation time.

August 15, 2014

In the event of seismic activity or any settling of a building, the external structure and the freezer box inside the structure can move in different directions and the sprinkler will move with the activity and adjust accordingly.

2014 Pipe Trades Giants: Positive outlook

Plumbing and mechanical contractors see good news for future business.

Kelly Faloon

August 15, 2014

Just over a third of respondents reported increased revenue last year from 2012.

American Fire Sprinkler Association announces scholarship contest winners

AFSA announces scholarship contest winners

July 29, 2014

Applicants are required to read a passage about fire and take a 10-question reading comprehension test. For each question answered correctly, the student receives one entry into a drawing for one of 10 scholarships. A total of 10 entries per applicant into the drawing are possible.

Tips on how to navigate the storage requirements in NFPA 13

Putting the puzzle together with sprinkler systems.

May 23, 2014

NFPA combined multiple protection documents and created one comprehensive set of guidance with NFPA 13.

The American Fire Sprinkler Association can be a great asset when it’s a matter of life and death

The case for residential fire sprinklers has been debated in the United States for years.

Kelly Faloon

May 21, 2014

The American Fire Sprinkler Association provides residential fire sprinkler training to help you save your customers’ lives.

Progress has been made to reduce fire deaths but work is still needed

20, 40, 60 years.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

October 18, 2013

Three magical numbers: 20, 40, 60 years. But let’s start with 40. This year marks the 40th anniversary since the federal government issued the document, “America Burning.”

Black-iron pipe installations

Viega introduces new caps and flanges in sizes 1/2” to 2” for the Viega MegaPress System

May 29, 2013

Viega introduces new caps and flanges in sizes 1/2” to 2” for the Viega MegaPress System

Protecting cloud ceilings with fire sprinklers

Report due next month will recommend new installation criteria.

Amanda Kimball, P.E.

May 29, 2013

Cloud ceilings are being installed increasingly in commercial and industrial buildings. They frequently function to hide mechanical equipment, improve acoustics or both.