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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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Items Tagged with 'residential fire sprinklers'

ARTICLES

Washington town mandates fire sprinklers

Victaulic fire protection system fittings

Diversify your business

The case for residential fire sprinkers

AFSA webinars to cover changes to 2016 NFPA 13

The solvent-welding process

AFSA awards $20,000 in scholarships

Uponor residential fire sprinkler system

Why new homes burn faster

NFPA announces home fire sprinkler grant awards

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