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Washington town mandates fire sprinklers

In 2003, legislation was introduced to require fire sprinklers in new residential housing in Camas, Washington.

Amanda Rae

May 16, 2017

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In 2016, 214 out of 215 new homes built in Camas included fire sprinklers.

Victaulic fire protection system fittings

May 31, 2016

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Designed for fire protection systems, Victaulic's FireLock installation-ready fittings, a single-unit design solution, provide fast and easy pipe connection.

Diversify your business

More than 99% of U.S. business are considered small — defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy as having fewer than 500 employees.

May 26, 2016

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Adding services for growth.

Fire, Flashover - the point at which a fire will overtake a home or building

The case for residential fire sprinkers

Kelly Faloon

May 17, 2016

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With the right training, plumbing contractors can become part of this life-saving industry.

AFSA webinars to cover changes to 2016 NFPA 13

February 1, 2016

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This two-part webinar series will explore in-depth the revisions throughout the 2016 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems.

The solvent-welding process

Solvent welding is the fundamental element to a complete and functional piping system.

September 27, 2015

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Tips for getting the perfect fit.

AFSA awards $20,000 in scholarships

August 20, 2015

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The American Fire Sprinkler Association awarded scholarships to 10 high school graduating seniors randomly selected from 65,570 applicants.

Uponor residential fire sprinkler system

June 22, 2015

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Why new homes burn faster

New homes and their modern construction materials and features actually make fires more dangerous

June 22, 2015

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Fire sprinklers are the answer to the dangers of today’s home fires.

NFPA announces home fire sprinkler grant awards

June 12, 2015

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In 2013, U.S. home fires caused nearly 2,800 deaths and injured more than 12,000 others.

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