BD+C

APRIL 10, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, we saw an article published by TYCO, a sprinkler manufacturer, pushing for their alternate 1-2 hour wall assembly using their special purpose deluge sprinkler and tempered glass.

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Safety Estimating Risk 49

Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 30, 2017

A professionally installed home sprinkler and irrigation system can make up for bad weather regarding lawn care.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 5, 2014

Adding fire sprinklers into a business portfolio of solutions can differentiate you from your competition. By developing a thorough knowledge of the requirements and benefits of residential fire sprinklers, you can become a trusted resource for builders, developers, homeowners, and even city managers. Fire Sprinklers Registered User'

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Residential Resource Management 50

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Jonathan Offord took first place and a $5,000 cash prize at the American Fire Sprinkler Association's (AFSA) 23rd Annual National Apprentice Competition. read more.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Hunter Industries and Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply are testing a new sprinkler recycling program in California and Texas.

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Texas California Industrial 40

Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In 2003, legislation was introduced to require fire sprinklers in new residential housing in Camas, Wash., a small city in the southwestern part of the state. read more.

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Residential Housing 40

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2013

The cost to install home fire sprinklers in 51 homes in 17 communities averaged $1.35 per sprinklered square foot, down from the $1.61 Fire Sprinklers'

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Residential Foundation 63

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 22, 2016

This article from the Huffington Post discusses the effort to suppress codes and regulations that would require fire sprinklers in new homes. read more.

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South Carolina Regulation 40

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) announces the 2016 schedule for its popular Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School. read more.

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Schedule Plans 40

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2013

The American Fire Sprinkler Association has announced that Applied Sprinkler Technology (AST) 107: Hydraulic Calculations and System Demand is now available on its online learning site, www.sprinklerecampus.com. Fire Sprinklers'

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Site 49

Contractor Magazine

MARCH 18, 2014

F&G Mechanical will be responsible for the installation of comprehensive plumbing and sprinkler systems for the 311-unit, 38-story luxury high rise Marbella II apartment building. Fire Sprinklers Plumbing'

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Contract 49

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2013

THE RAPID RESPONSE FLAT PLATE CONCEALED SPRINKLER is custom painted to match the interior ceiling. Fire Sprinklers'

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 8, 2013

THE VICFLEX SPRINKLER FITTING SYSTEM now features the Style AB1 bracket and Series AH2 braided hose. read more.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

TruGreen Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance launched in select cities and will be available nationwide in 2016.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 2, 2015

A first in the PEX industry, Uponor’s AquaSAFE residential fire sprinkler system is now approved for use in exposed applications. read more.

Residential 40

Residential Industrial 40

Green Industry Professionals

JULY 29, 2014

John Deere Landscapes completes first acquisition in Hawaii with Diamond Head Sprinkler Supply.'

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Hawaii 49

BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2014

Strengthened sprinkler regulations proposed for the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) could help a movement to allow mid-rise wood structures. Code amendments would increase sprinkler requirements, stipulate the use of non-combustible cladding on the top floors, and call for increased water supplies for firefighting.

Education 53

Education Regulation Office Housing 53

Contractor Magazine

APRIL 25, 2018

This week’s gallery focuses on fire protection products: a fire sprinkler head adapter that connects sprinkler heads to piping systems; two energy-efficient fire pump models; an instrument providing automated pressure and temperature testing for commercial and residential plumbing installations; a fire sprinkler system for multipurpose or standalone (..)

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Products Residential Commercial Modeling 99

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2012

THE ESFR-17 DRY-TYPE PENDANT SPRINKLER is designed for box-in-box cold storage facilities. read more.

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Design 40

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 2, 2011

Two years ago we wrote a blog post about 2009 House Bill 2224 , introduced in Olympia by Representative Simpson, and aimed to “eradicate barriers that prevent the voluntary installation of sprinkler systems in private residences by promoting education regarding the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers.”

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Residential Washington Housing Liability 44

Contractor Magazine

JULY 9, 2019

Two leading, century-old companies bring added support to fire protection customers, industry.

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Industrial 48

Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2015

By Mark Knurek. Technical expertise is necessary for a job well done, and when roughly a quarter of the experts take that knowledge with them as they retire, how do we replace it? read more.

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BD+C

APRIL 4, 2019

Update sprinkler requirements to increase safety and encourage development. The city has adopted the International Building Code’s (IBC) terminology and classification systems. The new code will include: · Provisions for modern materials.

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Chicago Safety Materials 92

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Of the £72m investment, £36m will be spent on works to bring building services and finishes up to a modern standard, including the installation of sprinkler systems, upgraded mechanical, engineering, and public health systems, and completely refitted homes.

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Safety Housing Engineering News 73

BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Sprinklers: With sprinkler protection, code requirements for flame spread and fire-resistance ratings may be relaxed. Automatic sprinklers : The IBC has provisions that allow building areas to be increased when an automatic sprinkler system is installed throughout the building.

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Construction Insurance Design Engineering 52

BD+C

JULY 10, 2014

BioSkin , a system of water-filled ceramic pipes that cools the exterior surface of buildings and their surrounding micro-climates, has won the 2014 Tall Building Innovation Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Body Image: read more.

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Innovation Design Green Sustainability 101

HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2019

This is especially true for things like fire suppression sprinkler systems. With our convent conversion, an addition built in the 1980s has sprinklers, but the original building does not. Or, there may have been code changes since the property was originally built, requiring updates in mechanicals or building systems.

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Commercial Retail Construction Office 194

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

This is especially true for things like fire suppression sprinkler systems. With our convent conversion, an addition built in the 1980s has sprinklers, but the original building does not. Or, there may have been code changes since the property was originally built, requiring updates in mechanical or building systems.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2019

This week's gallery spotlights flexible fire sprinkler drops; filtered water dispensers; a magnetic dirt separator; a commercial condensing water heater; a water-to-air geothermal heat pump; and motorized angle body valves.

Products 50

Products Commercial 50

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Throughout his 28-year career with the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), Steve Muncy has consistently focused on the future of the automatic fire protection industry. AFSA President given association's top honor. read more.

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Industrial 58

Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The American Fire Sprinkler Association announced that Joseph A. Heinrich, president of Bamford Fire Sprinkler Co., has been elected chairman of the AFSA 2013-2014 Board of Directors, leading the association into its 34th year serving the interests of fire sprinkler contractors across the country. Fire Sprinklers'

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Kansas Contractors 49

BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Aligning the floors of the two new additions with those of the existing concrete structure and accommodating new systems—HVAC, sprinklers, lighting—proved to be the most nettlesome problem for the project team. . Designed in Brutalist style by Chicago architect Walter Netsch (1920–2008), Tutt Library opened in 1961.

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Colorado Chicago Concrete Design 76

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

This week's gallery highlights adjustable floor drains, PEX listing for basement fire sprinklers, AI-powered leak detection; a trailer jetter for large lines; a ball drain for use with PEX; and comfortable work shoes.

Products 45

Products 45

Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 21, 2018

The irrigation franchise focuses on the repair and maintenance of commercial and residential sprinkler systems.

Residential 56

Residential Commercial 56

Contractor Magazine

JULY 25, 2018

The aggregate building-safety metrics of fire safety, means of egress and general safety have declined.

Safety 40

Safety 40

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The American Fire Sprinkler Association will present an NFPA Standard 20 update webinar on Nov. Fire Sprinklers' 20, 2013, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

ASSE 12000 infection control certification is intended for plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, HVAC technicians, demolition laborers and mechanical systems workers.

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