The International Code Council now offers an exam for professional
contractors to demonstrate their qualifications to install sprinklers in
accordance with the 2009 IRC ...
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 ...
National market potential for the installation of residential fire
sprinklers is examined in a new report “Residential Fire Sprinklers
Market Growth and Labor Demand Analysis” ...
OSHA and AFSA will address reducing and preventing exposure to material
handling, as well as fall hazards and issues related to motor vehicle safety ...
In
Minneapolis the International
Code Council and its members debated and voted on code change
proposals that will shape the future of building safety and fire prevention ...
A new law signed by the governor of Illinois last week
allows fire protection districts to give financial incentives to people who
install automatic fire sprinkler systems in their homes ...
Spears Mfg. Co. acquired the assets of Coastline Plastics
LLC, an affiliate of Victaulic Co. Coastline manufactures CPVC pipe for fire
protection, plumbing and industrial market applications ...
Fire-Lite
Alarms, part of Honeywell’s Life Safety Group, plans to host more than 25
educational sessions throughout the United States free-of-charge ...
John E. Ahern received an
honorary Doctorate of Science degree from his alma mater, the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, during UW commencement ceremonies May 16 ...
The
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute developed the Infrared
Heater Safety Council to reduce fires caused by the misuse of infrared heating
equipment used in commercial buildings ...
The
new forum is free to use, and is specifically designed for the plumbing
professional with specific technical questions regarding plumbing system design
and installation.
Tyco Fire & Building Products recently
announced that it has become certified as an authorized provider of Continuing
Education Units from the International Association for Continuing Education and
Training.
Under the Fire Code, senior fire inspector Dave MacMullen
said the installation of radiant heat sources calls for wires leading to the
device be embedded in concrete or plaster in order to dissipate heat. These wires
were not, and the subsequent heat coming off the wires burned two-thirds of the
way through a floor joist before it caught fire.
In its largest acquisition to-date, The Grundfos Group announced it has acquired Peerless Pump Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer
of pumps and fire protection systems.
The California Contractors Network Self
Insured Group has warned homeowners to beware being duped into hiring unlicensed
contractors to do clean-up and repair work after the devastating fires that
swept through Southern California.
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