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Inside This Issue... Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2019 • 3rd Issue Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Reports / Articles
Mike Farren, Chair, Vipond Inc. (NAT.)
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Western Regional Report
Associate Manufacturer/Supplier Paul Silverberg, Flocor Inc.
by John Galt
by Jamie McKenzie
Atlantic Claude Melanson, Viking Fire Protection Inc.
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Ontario Regional Report
by Jo-Ann Gauthier
Ontario Gary Irving, Superior Sprinkler Co. Ltd.
8 Training and Apprenticeship
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Atlantic Regional Report
by Brian Bickford
Manitoba/Saskatchewan Craig Ross, Vipond Inc.
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Alberta Corey Gordon, Treasurer, Save All Fire Services Inc.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2019/2020
Ontario Rick Berwick, Vice Chair, Classic Fire Protection Inc.
British Columbia Tim Killey, Fire Busters Inc. Jim McCoubrey, Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. (NAT.) John Weisgerber, Tyco Integrated Fire & Security (NAT.) Steve Spearing, Viking Fire Protection Inc. (NAT.)
by Jamie McKenzie
by Jason Ryckman
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President, John Galt National Codes & Standards Manager, Jason Ryckman Training and Apprenticeship, Jamie McKenzie National Communications Manager, Matt Osburn Atlantic Regional Manager, Brian Bickford Ontario Regional Manager, Jo-Ann Gauthier Western Regional Manager, Jamie McKenzie CASAnotes Editor / Event Planner, Debbie Tomasic Membership Services Co-Ordinator, Lucy Arcuri Office Administrator, Janet Hill Accounting, Jane Lu The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is a National Trade Contractor’s Association. It has existed in one form or another since the 1920’s, and was incorporated under a Dominion Charter in 1961. In its inception it recognized the Sprinkler Industry as a Contracting Industry separate from any other trade. Voting membership, manufacturers, suppliers and subscribers are brought into the Association. C.A.S.A. promotes, defends, enhances and improves the business of installing and manufacturing the sprinkler devices and systems. In doing so, the Association works closely with Fire and Building Officials, Architects and others for the advancement of the automatic sprinkler art as applied to the conservation of life and property from fire. CASAnotes is published quarterly by the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association, 315 Renfrew Drive, Suite 302, Markham, ON, L3R 9S7, Tel: (905) 477-2270, Fax: (905) 477-3611, Website: www.casa-firesprinkler.org, Email:
[email protected]., Editor: Debbie Tomasic. This publication is free to all members of the Association. Subscriptions to CASAnotes and other industry publications are available by contacting the C.A.S.A. office. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
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President’s Report John Galt, President
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s I write this report midsummer with so many events planned through this year and the success of recent years of work by CASA coming to fruition, I am moved to express gratitude to those involved who make a difference and effect change
across Canada. The promotion and advocacy of fire sprinklers is a great and noble cause. Everyone in our industry, I know, looks up in every building we enter and we all are advocates for our life saving technologies. But there are those that go beyond and serve in ways that benefit the entire trade and industry. When I reflect upon the hours of time dedicated to issues that don’t always affect individual companies, but better the industry as a whole, we are blessed with a tremendous spirit of volunteerism at CASA. This time by volunteers and staff, including evenings and weekends; often they include time and energy away from individual companies and interests to contribute to the bigger cause, the bigger needs of our industry. Attached are just a few of the countless outside partnerships and associations CASA members and staff serve on. I want to personally thank your Board Members for their leadership and guidance, the Technical Committee for their professional and thoughtful approach to our codes and standards for all of Canada, our Negotiating Committee members, our AMS members who constantly work to help us with sponsorships of important events and educational seminars. Also those who serve as regional representatives within the regional groups of CASA from coast to coast to coast. We are all strengthened by their spirit of cooperation and the strong consensus building approach to solutions. Egos are parked at the door and your committees and members work together for the solutions that make for a healthy and vibrant industry that we currently enjoy. On behalf of your CASA staff, let me say that this spirit of dedication and commitment so often witnessed by us from individual members who serve unselfishly is of tremendous inspiration. I can tell you that I am very proud to work with individuals on your staff that come to work, jump on planes or drive for hours to implement programs and strategies that benefit, foster and expand the market for correctly/competently designed, manufactured and installed fire sprinkler/suppression systems in the ICI and residential sectors of the build environment in Canada. As it presently appears, we are headed for yet another all-time peak in industry activity for 2019. A sincere thank you to all who give generously of their time, energy and resources to truly make a difference unselfishly for all Canadians where we live, work and play.
Associations & Organizations Alberta Trade Council B.C Council of Construction Trade Association British Automatic Sprinkler Association Calgary Construction Association Canadian Fire Alarm Association Canadian Fire Safety Association Canadian Society of Assoc. Executives Coalition of Compulsory Trades in Construction (CCTC) Construction Management Bureau/Nova Scotia Construction Specifications Canada Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Ontario Manitoba Building Officials National Fire Protection Assoc. National Fire Protection Assoc. - 25 (Inspection Test & Maintenance) National Fire Protection Assoc. - 13 (Installation Committee) National Fire Protection Assoc. - 13 (Discharge Committee) National Fire Protection Assoc. - 13 (Hanging & Bracing) National Fire Protection Assoc. - 14 (Standpipe & Hose Valves) National Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Eng. & Standards NFPA - 13D, 13R (Residential One & Two Family, Multi Suites) National Trade Contractors Coalition (NTCCC) Ontario Building Officials Ontario Construction Secretariat Ontario Fire Marshals Public Fire Safety Council Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association Prompt Payment Ontario Saskatchewan Building Officials Seneca College Advisory Committee Society of Fire Protection Engineers Toronto Construction Association T.S.S.A – Fuel Safety Committee U.L.C. S1001 - Integrated Testing of Life & Fire Codes Canadian Commission on Fire & Building Code (Part 3 & Part 9) National Research Council (Fire Research) Ontario Fire Code Advisory Committee Ontario Building Code Advisory Committee Fire Officials International Association of Fire Chiefs Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Alberta Fire Chiefs’ Association British Columbia Fire Chiefs’ Association Maritime Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Inspectors Association of Nova Scotia Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Assoc. Labour Related Committees Const. Emp. Coord. Council of Ontario Council of Ont. - Construction Assoc. (OCOT) Sprinkler Trade Board Provincial Advisory Committee - Manitoba Provincial Advisory Committee - Saskatchewan Provincial Advisory Committee - Alberta
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Trade Contractors Celebrate Passing of Federal Prompt Payment Law The Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act was signed into law on June 21st, 2019 June 21st, 2019 — OTTAWA Canada’s trade contractors are celebrating the passage of Canada’s first federal prompt payment law. This afternoon in Ottawa, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada gave royal assent to Bill C-97, the Budget Implementation Act, 2019. The bill contained the Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act which lays the foundation for prompt payments throughout the construction chain on construction projects procured by the federal government. “We have been working on this issue for well over a decade and are very happy today,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of the National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC). “Prompt payment is crucial to the efficiency of all construction work throughout the sector, on jobs big and small.” NTCCC has been spearheading the initiative to have federal prompt payment adopted, and its members have been instrumental in work to have legislation passed in provincial legislatures over recent years.
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“We wish to commend all partners in government, including the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, Minister of Finance, and our champions in the House of Commons and the Senate, the Hon. Judy Sgro, Parliamentary Secretary Steven MacKinnon, and Senator Don Plett for the incredible work they have done to get us to this point,” Skivsky added. NTCCC is also grateful for the participation of other stakeholders, and for the tireless work of civil servants and political staff who recognized the importance of small businesses getting paid on time for work that has been certified and completed. CASA President and Past Chair of the NTCCC John Galt mentioned that Sub Contractors or in many cases Sub to Sub Fire Sprinkler Contractors across Canada, will greatly benefit when working on Federal projects from the passage of this Bill. Further Provincial Prompt Payment Legislation regional news:
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By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional Manager
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ocal 179 Saskatchewan Piping Industry Joint Training Board was established as a not for profit in 1969. It was started with very little to work with during the early years. Through hard work, commitment and effort, the Saskatchewan Piping Industry Joint Training Board has developed and grown through the years. Perseverance, tenacity and commitment to workforce development has paid off. We are committed to providing value added, responsive skills training to our members as well as to provide training services and support to our partner contractors as well as industry in Saskatchewan. Through this hard work, Saskatchewan Piping Industry Joint Training Board is able to operate two modern training facilities located in Saskatchewan. We have 1700 members and 235 apprentices at the moment. We are a certified NAUSC School offering courses such as NAUSC CSA Rigging, NAUSC CSA Medical Gas, NAUSC Fusion, NAUSC Sprinkler Testing and Maintenance, NAUSC controlled bolting and cold cutting to mention a few. We offer 48 courses to our members and Industry and a number of our programs are certified by Apprenticeship Saskatchewan and CSA. Working towards the future we will be expanding booth facilities with modern Gas Labs and AWWA Certified Cross Connection Labs. We will also be expanding one of our classrooms to a computer lab for CAD and BIM systems. • Location one is situated at 402 Solomon Drive in Regina. This location has approximately 10,000 square feet of space. This location has a modern pipe welding shop for training with 15 weld booths,12 piping booths, 2 classrooms set up for 30 students each, a piping shop, a fully active administration office, and material laydown area. This location has full sprinkler section dedicated to training for Sprinkler Fitters for testing and maintenance which includes valve trees and fire pump setups and a water hydrant. This system was donated from Rick Paul with Vipond. We also have two over head cranes to teach hands on rigging at this facility. • Location two is situated at 334 Robin Way in Saskatoon. This location has approximately 8
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8,000 square feet of space as well as a modern pipe welding shop for training with 10 welding booths, 6 piping booths, 2 classrooms set up for 20 students each, a piping shop, a full-size PIPES Rigging Structure, administration offices and a large material and equipment laydown area. Each location is fully equipped with modern welding machines, pipe threaders, cutters, groovers, hand tools, end prep tools, metal lathes, controlled bolting equipment, cold cutting equipment, fusion equipment and aerial work platforms. Both shops are CWB certified and T-Sask certified for pressure welding.
Saskatoon Location
Brad Funk, Director of Training
Proposed Spring/Summer 2019 Meeting dates for our JTACs: • National JTAC, Oct. 9 2019, Local 179 Training Center, Saskatoon
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• BC JTAC, Oct. 29, 2019, PIC, Delta, BC, 10am. • AB JTAC, Sept. 25, 2019, Local 488, Edmonton, 10am • SK JTAC, Oct. 9, 2019, Local 179 Training Center, Saskatoon, 2pm • MB JTAC, Oct. 16, 2019, Local 254 Training Center, Winnipeg, 8am
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• ON JTAC, Oct. 17, 2019, Local 853, Markham, 8am • NS JTAC, Oct. 2, 2019 Local 56, Halifax, 9am, • NL JTAC, Oct 3, 2019, Local 740, Mount Pearl, 9am. • NB JTAC, Oct 1, 2019, Crown Plaza, Fredericton, NB, 9am.
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The K28 sprinkler is also UL Listed as an ESFR storage pendent sprinkler to protect up to 48 ft (14,6 m) facilities with a maximum storage height of 43 ft (13,1 m). Viking’s complete line of ESFR sprinklers are specifically designed to suppress high-challenge storage fires with ceiling-only protection. All are available through Viking SupplyNet’s 32 North American locations. Visit www.vikinggroupinc.com to learn more about the industry’s leading storage sprinkler line.
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By: Jason Ryckman, National Codes and Standards Manager
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
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t the 2019 NFSA Annual Seminar and North American Fire Sprinkler Expo®, 50 participants in North America were invited to compete in the 2019 Top Tech Competition. Included were 4 Canadians: Steve Frederick with Rioux Fire Protection Ltd., Ryan Steiner with Rioux Fire Protection Ltd., Kelsey Callow with Viking Fire Protection Inc., and Steve Bouwman with BDR Services Ltd. Both Steve Frederick and Ryan Steiner made the final 18 live round competition where they faced each other in an elimination tournament game show format, earning points for answering correct questions and losing points for incorrect responses. The competition continued until one Canadian was left standing winning the 2019 Top Tech Competition.
NFPA 13, NFPA 13R/D, NFPA 14, NFPA 20 Public Input 2022 Edition
Steve Frederick with Rioux Fire Protection Ltd. (2019 NFSA Top Tech. Winner)
NFPA 13 Discharge Criteria: August 15th thru August 17th 2019
Steve Frederick is the Northern Alberta Manager for Rioux Fire Protection Ltd. He has 10 years of experience in the sprinkler industry, and is involved in projects throughout Western Canada. Steve is a member of the CASA Technical Committee representing Alberta Regional Group and a part of the CASA Future Leaders Committee. Steve lives in Stony Plain, Alberta with his wife and sons.
NFPA 13 Hanging & Bracing Water-Based Fire Protection Systems: August 15th 2019
This was Steve’s fourth time competing in the Top Tech competition, and the second time winning. Prizes were given to the top 6 contestants. Those who finished third through sixth place received a cash prize of $250.00 (USD) each. The secondplace winner received a cash prize of $1,000.00 and will be featured in the National Fire Sprinkler Magazine. The first-place winner received a cash prize of $2,000.00 (USD) and will be featured in both National Fire Sprinkler Magazine as well as a video interview on the NFSA website. In addition, the company of the first-place winner “Rioux Fire Protection Ltd.” will receive a plaque recognizing the "Top Tech for 2019" as well as a complimentary registration to the 2020 NFSA Annual Seminar and 10% off all NFSA training programs for the remainder of 2020.
The NFPA water-based fire protection standards public input process is completed for most water-based fire protection system NFPA standards. The deadline for NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R/D was June 10, 2019, NFPA 20 June 26, 2019, and NFPA 14 January 9, 2020. The public input phase is the only time for public to submit changes to the 2022 standard editions unless a change is of emergency in nature. CASA has submitted four public inputs for NFPA 13 and 1 public input for NFPA 13R. NFPA first draft meetings to discuss public input changes will be held on the following dates: NFPA 13 Installation Criteria: August 12th thru August 14th 2019
NFPA 13R/D Residential Sprinkler Systems: August 12th thru August 13th 2019 NFPA 14 Standpipe and Hose Systems: TBD NFPA 20 Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection: November 12th thru November 14th 2019
Alberta Building / Fire Code New 2019 Alberta building and fire code editions now available for enforcement. There is a transition period that has extended from April 1, 2019 to December 1, 2019. Construction may continue under the 2014 code editions if the authority having jurisdiction receives a building permit application prior to December 1, 2019. A person may choose to construct to the 2019 code editions at any time after June 1, 2019 or earlier if the authority having jurisdiction is administratively capable to allow it. Please check with your local accredited municipality respecting permit review and approval during the transition period. Alberta Municipal Affairs has advised that the electronic versions of the 2019 Alberta Editions of the codes are now available free of charge at the NRC Virtual Store. This includes access to the downloadable, offline access PDF file and the single user, online access subscription. The printed edition is available for purchase at a reduced price.
British Columbia Building Code Jarrett Hutchinson, Acting Executive Director, Building and Safety Standards Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has invited code users, industry, and partners to participate in a public review to provide feedback on proposed mid-cycle changes to the BC Code. The Building and Safety Standards Branch 10 CASAnotes
is conducting a public review of the following proposed changes to the BC Code:
• Recent national revisions as well as some editorial corrections
• Design and Construction of Secondary Suites
The online survey is available from June 28 to August 9, 2019. For more information about the proposed changes or to complete the survey, please visit the B.C. government's website. Possible amendments to the Energy Step Code targets for houses and small residential buildings are still in development and are not part of this public review.
• Energy Step Code for Large Buildings in Cold Climates and Public Sector Buildings • Lighting of Recycling and Garbage Room
Upcoming Education Seminars, Meetings, and Speaking Engagements In-Class Education Seminars Calgary, AB – Monday August 19th – Wednesday August 21st Monday August 19th – Protection of Storage Tuesday August 20th – Protection of Storage Wednesday August 21st – Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing NFPA 25 Halifax, NS – Monday October 21st – Wednesday October 23rd Monday October 21st – Protection of Storage Tuesday October 22nd – Protection of Storage Wednesday October 23rd – Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing NFPA 25 Toronto, ON – Monday November 4th – Wednesday November 6th Monday November 4th – Protection of Storage Tuesday November 5th – Protection of Storage Wednesday November 6th – Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing NFPA 25 Vancouver, BC – Monday December 9th – Wednesday December 11th Monday December 9th – Protection of Storage Tuesday December 10th – Protection of Storage Wednesday December 11th – Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing NFPA 25
Technical Tuesday Online Education Seminars (Free for Members) August 20, 2019 - Foam Systems ITM – NFPA 25, NFPA 11, and NFPA 16 Presented by Vince Powers, Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Specialist Foam systems, like other water-based fire protection systems, are required to be inspected, tested, and maintained. This course will highlight the basic types of foam systems, equipment used, ITM requirements and some alternative testing methods. We will explore testing requirements of NFPA 25, NFPA 11, and NFPA 16 September 17, 2019 - Extracts in NFPA Codes and Conflicts Presented by Jeff Hugo, Director of Codes Many times, NFPA model codes borrow or extract text from an installation standard and insert into a model code. Extracted text allows rules to be enforced uniformly in a code from the standard. Users of NFPA 1 or NFPA 101 will often see extracted text from NFPA 13, NFPA 14 or NFPA 25. A user of NFPA 13 will also notice extracts from other codes and standards. This course will highlight where
the NFPA model codes (NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000) extract fire sprinkler installation or maintenance requirements (NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 25, etc) and where potential conflicts or differences exist. October 15, 2019 - NFPA 75 Presented by Kevin Hall, P.E., Manager of Engineering Research While NFPA 13-2019 extracts several sprinkler requirements for the protection of information technology equipment in section 26.14, it is important to understand the context of the standard where it came from. NFPA 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment, provides the full scope and requirements to protect ITE equipment from damage from the various
byproducts of fire and discharge from the sprinkler system. From a fire risk assessment to prescriptive requirements, this course will outline the unique requirements and applications of this standard as it pertains to the fire sprinkler industry. November 19, 2019 - NFPA 909 Requirements for Cultural Properties Presented by Mark Hopkins, Vice President of Engineering Seeing fires at the Notre Dame, Brazil’s National Museum and other historical/culturally significant properties is devastating to say the least. NFPA 909 provides protection requirements for museums, libraries and other cultural properties in a wholistic manner. The document requires fire prevention, active fire protection systems, passive fire protection features, and considerations for resiliency and salvage planning. When applied, it imposes additional requirements for water-based fire protection systems beyond what is typically required by building and fire codes which impact cost and schedule. Fire protection contractors need to function as part of the team assembled by the facility operators. Understanding roles and responsibilities is necessary to manage expectations. Communicating effectively will ensure successful projects in these facilities. This webinar will discuss issues effecting fire protection contractors working in these types of facilities. December 17, 2019 - Overview of NFPA 15: Water Spray Fixed Systems Presented by Roland Asp, Manager of Installation Standards Fixed Water Spray Systems is specialized water-based fire protection systems that is very different then the more familiar NFPA 13 type fire sprinkler systems. NFPA 15, The Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, provides the minimum requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of this important tool in the active fire protection arsenal. Along with NFPA 25, this standard also outlines the ITM requirements of these systems. NFPA 15 is not a new standard and was first adopted in 1940, however many of us in the industry do not have more than a cursory understanding of these systems.
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Upcoming Meetings Canadian Association Fire Chiefs Annual Conference, Calgary, AB September 13th – September 15th 2019 NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Meeting, Northbrook, IL September 24th – September 26th 2019 Ontario Building Officials Association Annual Conference, Blue Mountains, ON September 29th – October 2nd 2019 12 CASAnotes
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By: Matthew Osburn, National Communications Manager
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National Communications Report Navigating Chemical Compatibility: Take The Right Path To The Right Ancillary Products Author: Mark Knurek National Sales Manager North America CPVC pipe and fittings are used every day in residential, commercial and multifamily fire protection systems. One brand – BlazeMaster® CPVC – has performed well for years. While there are many reasons for this, I’d like to focus on one – the FBCTMSystem Compatible Program – the oldest and most trusted chemical compatibility program in the industry. It’s one reason contractors, designers and engineers can be more assured of a high-quality installation. The program helps you avoid costly system failures such as a 19-story newlyrenovated Dallas hotel and a 10-story multifamily complex in Louisiana recently experienced by a competitive brand. The difference: BlazeMaster CPVC prides itself on leading the industry in its commitment to chemical compatibility for ancillary products. We take a scientific approach that has proven to be the gold standard in our industry, eliminating guesswork at every turn. BlazeMaster CPVC makes it easy and simple for contractors, building owners, specifiers, AHJs and local fire officials to know for certain which brands and products are approved for planned interaction. Lubrizol’s FBCTM System Compatible Program covers all its CPVC pipe and fitting products – BlazeMaster, FlowGuard®, Corzan® and TempRite® Technology brands. It is the oldest and most comprehensive such platform in the industry. It was established in 2002, well before the 2013 NFPA code that codified a requirement for confirmation of compatibility for several categories of products. That’s when most other competitive CPVC manufacturers initiated their program, and they’re still playing catch-up. The program provides a platform for manufacturers of ancillary products from 13 categories to voluntarily submit those products for third-party certification testing and auditing developed by Lubrizol. It provides assurances that approved products are fully compatible and have been tested fairly and properly. No formulation changes are allowed to the tested and approved products; if formulation changes occur, re-evaluation must take place. Products are recertified on an annual basis. Manufacturing facilities and processes are also audited. Currently, 50 manufacturers have certified products through the FBC System Compatible Program in the United States, Canada, Mexico, 25 European countries, the United Arab Emirates, India and China. It’s a rigorous program, and products that have been certified are given the right to display the FBC System Compatible mark on their labels and/or products.
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A Guide to Incompatible Products, Too The FBC System Compatible Program goes well beyond providing a guide of approved products for use with BlazeMaster CPVC. It’s unique to the industry in that it provides a regularly updated guide of incompatible products – those that should never be used in conjunction with BlazeMaster pipe and fittings. Not only that, the program provides the rationale behind each incompatible listing with a compatibility hazard that describes why the ancillary product is inappropriate for use. This eliminates any potential speculation, helping safeguard against system failures due to incompatibility. We know of no other competitive product that provides such a guide.
Need Reassurance? Let’s Talk About It There may be times when more information is needed. The FBC System Compatible Program provides an exclusive Other Compatibility Topics forum to accomplish that. Questions or issues surrounding planned or incidental interactions populate this platform and address the construction products most common to the application of BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems materials. Topics such as gap-filling, flexible wiring and cable, hangers and straps, and many more are covered. You can rely on the information and guidance provided as it has been fully vetted by engineering and legal experts in terms of its compatibility and interaction with BlazeMaster CPVC. If you want more help, the opportunity to ask a compatibility question is linked to on the same page. In addition, a regularly published change notification page indicates products that have been added to the compatibility list as well as those that have voluntarily dropped. Apps are available for iPhone and Android devices to connect directly to the FBC System Compatible Program website and search for chemically compatible products. The FBC System Compatible Program is one of a kind, but please understand that the information brought forth is germane only to the BlazeMaster CPVC brand when it comes to fire sprinkler protection systems. It is not meant to cover chemical compatibility with any other CPVC fire sprinkler brands – although we are aware that other brands refer their customers to the FBC System Compatible Program. We don’t recommend that as every manufacturer’s product formula is different. In a way, they’re doing their customers a disservice
Scientific Approach Eliminates Guesswork No other brand of CPVC fire protection products goes to the depth and breadth of the FBC System Compatible program. It’s a scientific approach that has evolved over time to eliminate the guesswork from compatibility. That in turn helps everyone involved in a fire protection system installation retrofit – the
contractor, the specifying engineer, the building owner, the AHJ and local fire officials – have full confidence in the integrity of the installation. The program is designed around third party testing. Manufacturers of ancillary products from 13 categories – such as thread sealers, gasket and gasket lubricants, a variety of firestop products and cleaners – submit products for testing by the third party, to testing and auditing protocols developed by Lubrizol. Currently, 50 manufacturers have certified products through the FBC System Compatible Program, which indicates product compliance in the United States, Canada, Mexico, 25 European countries, the United Arab Emirates, India and China. Third party testing is the key to this program, in which suppliers submit their products for testing with no alterations allowed to the tested and approved products. The third party also audits the manufacturing facility where the product is made. The testing and auditing protocols, developed by Lubrizol, provides assurance that the approved products are fully compatible and have been tested fairly and properly. Products in the program are given the right to display the FBC System Compatible mark on their labels.
Easy to Use Program, Regular Updates It’s easy to determine which brands and which manufacturers are compatible with BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems by using a handy system compatible
finder. Our FBC System Compatible Program apps are available for iPhone and Android devices. These connect directly to the FBC System Compatible Program website and searches for chemically compatible products. If a product’s formulation or manufacturing process is altered in any way, it must be re-submitted for evaluation before it is approved as an FBC compatible product. A regularly published change notification page indicates products that have been added to the compatibility list as well as those that have been removed. This is one more way that everyone involved in an installation or retrofit is kept abreast of the latest updates regarding compatible products. It is important to emphasize that the FBC System Compatible program is unique to BlazeMaster CPVC in the fire protection category. That’s because every brand of CPVC piping is manufactured with unique compounds. Resins and chlorine content varies, depending on each manufacturer’s product formula. Different products also contain different performance additives. Both factors mean that ancillary products act differently with each manufacturer’s CPVC piping brand. The program is not meant to cover any other brands; similarly, no other brands’ programs should be considered when specifying BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems. Eliminate the guesswork regarding chemical compatibility by learning more about the FBC System Compatible Program.
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By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional Manager In cooperation with Craig Ross, Corey Gordon and Tim Killey.
Western Regional Report Generation Z wants supportive managers, flexible work hours: survey A third of generation Z measure success by manager recognition and colleague support, according to a new survey by the Workforce Institute at Kronos Inc. The survey, which polled 3,400 members of gen Z (those aged 16 to 25) from 12 countries on their employment preferences, also found the newest generation to enter the workforce values traditional markers of success, such as salary (44 per cent) and career advancement (35 per cent). Nearly a third (32 per cent) said they’d be motivated to work harder and spend more time at a company if they had a supportive manager. When asked what attributes they value in a manager, the top three answers were a boss who trusts them (47 per cent), supports them (40 per cent) and cares about them (35 per cent). Despite gen Z’s digital fluency, 75 per cent of survey respondents said they’d prefer to receive a manager’s feedback in person, while 39 per cent said they want to communicate with their team or employer in person. Respondents also expressed interest in more flexible working options. One in four (26 per cent) said they’d work harder and stay longer at an organization that supports flexible schedules. At 33 per cent, Canadian respondents valued flexibility the most. Among the actions survey respondents said they wouldn’t tolerate from an employer; the top responses were being required to work when they don’t want to (35 per cent); not being able to use their vacation days when they want to (34 per cent) and working back-to-back shifts (30 per cent). “Gen Z is bringing new expectations into the workplace,” said Joyce Maroney, executive director of the Workforce Institute, in a press release. “They have strong feelings about how and when they want 18 CASAnotes
to work, especially compared to generations past. With millennials moving into management roles, we’re entering an inflection point in the employeemanager relationship, and leaders will need to familiarize themselves with the priorities of this latest generation of workers in order to effectively manage and develop them.” The survey also found 32 per cent of generation Z said they believe they’re the hardest working generation ever. As well, 36 per cent said their generation will have the most difficulty entering the working world, tied with the so-called silent generation, who entered the workforce just after the WII. Despite the perceived barriers, more than half (56 per cent) of gen Z said they’re optimistic about their professional future. However, respondents who are currently employed were the least optimistic, with 50 per cent of those currently in an internship and 28 per cent of those working full time saying they’re only moderately optimistic about their professional future. Respondents also described several emotional barriers they felt stood in their way to workplace success, including anxiety (34 per cent), lack of motivation or drive (20 per cent) and low selfesteem (17 per cent). Anxiety was more common in women (39 per cent) than men (29 per cent) and most prevalent in Canada, where 44 per cent of respondents said it was a concern. “This digital generation, primarily relying on technology to communicate, suffers from anxiety. Thus, gen-Zers are looking for leaders who are trusting, supporting their needs, and express care for them as humans — not just employees,” said Dan Schawbel, the research director of Future Workplace, in the release. “Focusing on gen-Zers’ human needs will be the best way to address their workplace needs.” After leading all provinces in growth in 2016 and 2017, the British Columbia economy slowed its
pace last year—albeit to a still-respectable rate of 2.3% (third-fastest rate among the provinces). The significant cooling in the provincial housing market contributed strongly to this slowing, which had ripple effects across a number housing sensitive industries in the services and manufacturing sectors. The labour market continued to be very robust, however. Job creation was healthy, if unspectacular, and the unemployment rate stood as the lowest among the provinces (4.7%). Economic conditions deteriorated markedly since the fall in Alberta. There have even been signs of contraction early this year as provincial governmentmandated cuts in oil production took hold, cashconscious energy producers sliced capital spending (active drilling rigs plummeted by 32%), and the provincial housing market slumped. The souring of sentiment spread beyond the energy sector. Consumers have had little inclination to make trips to shopping malls, and even less to car dealerships (new motor vehicle sales fell nearly 6% from a year ago in the first quarter). They saw the slow recovery in the labour market stall in the opening months of 2019, which no doubt gave them reason to pause. This turn of events is a setback after the Alberta economy grew for a second-straight year in 2018 at the respectable rate of 2.1%. There were encouraging signs that engineering construction finally turned a corner, and that the manufacturing and services sectors were gaining traction. The Saskatchewan economy continued to recover in 2018, with GDP growing for the second-straight year (1.4%). Goods-producing industries led the way with crop production rebounding modestly, oil and gas extraction advancing further (despite substantial volatility in energy prices in the latter part of the year) and manufacturing activity growing strongly for a second-straight year. Indicators are mixed so far in 2019. Our outlook for the Saskatchewan economy calls for slower growth (1.2%) in 2019, in
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By: Jo-Ann Gauthier, Ontario Regional Manager
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Ontario Regional Report Welcome to our 2019 CASAnotes-Summer Edition. I’m pretty sure I speak for the industry when I say it has been a whirlwind busy year so far and it’s only July. We have quite a few new members, from Contractors to ADP and many more applicants seeking membership with our Association. We are also seeing more and more municipalities tender language specifying “CASA member certificate required” when submitting a bid. I can tell you CASA has been spending quite a bit of time in the last couple of years with municipalities across Ontario fine tuning their tendering process. As I write this, I have an appointment later today with a municipality who is in need of some guidance on their tendering process regarding fire protection, so this is pretty exciting for our industry! It’s important to continue to nurture these municipal relationships because we have seen more non-CASA Members claiming to be part of our Association in order to submit their bids and with this open line of communication, we are able to identify potential issues from the get go. At CASA, we feel fortunate to have great rapport with our Contractors and Membership also, which allows open dialogue and communication within our industry. We seem to be each other’s eyes and ears and when alerted to a potential problem, we work together to find the right solution. With that last point in mind, if you see or hear something in our industry that just doesn’t seem right, don’t hesitate to call us.
Vendor Providing Life Safety Inspection Services to the City of Toronto”. No question, we could have heard more about this topic given that it affects the whole Fire Protection Industry and from what we understand there are more companies under investigation according to Deputy Chief Jessop. We will await the update in the 3rd quarter of 2019 in regards to the 17 recommendations as per the report. If you would like further information regarding the report please follow these 2 links; https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-132778.pdf https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-117986.pdf
Some of you may have already had a visit from me and if not, I’m not too far behind. I’m making the rounds and hopefully I will be able to get to you. I have been to the Ottawa region, the Kingston region, the Southwest and will be visiting the GTA towards the end of August. If there is anything you’d like to discuss with me beforehand, do not hesitate to give me a call, text or shoot me an email, if not we will have time when I stop by. One thing we will be discussing is what you are seeing in your area, changes in the industry and so forth. I will also keep you informed regarding your municipalities and fire departments. For an update on the Construction Act, please see page 6 featured article and National map. Prompt Payment Ontario is presently working on a guide and should have something by the end of summer. Some of you attended our “Getting It Right” - 2019 Fire Sprinkler Symposium on April 17 at the Gary W. Morden Centre in Mississauga which included a side-Xside burn. What a great day had by all. We had an exhibition area for vendors and had many great speakers. Mississauga Fire Chief Tim Beckett kicked off the day with an incredibly informative presentation in lieu of the Auditor General’s report called “Mississauga’s Experience, No one is Immune, Best Practices”. Does it get any better than Chief Beckett? Love to hear him speak! As the group did from the feedback received from Survey Monkey. Thank you Chief! The second speaker was Toronto Fire Deputy Chief Jim Jessop regarding the Auditor General’s Report, titled “Raising the Alarm: Fraud Investigation of a 20 CASAnotes
One of the highlights of the symposium was the side-X-side Burn narrated by Chief Beckett. This media report has been the best by far during my time with CASA. Please refer to the link below to view this outstanding footage that was broadcasted from CityNews and feel free to share it! “Fire Chiefs encourage sprinkler installation in homes” – CityNews interview with Mississauga Fire Chief Tim Beckett.
https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2019/04/17/fire-chiefs-encourage-sprinklerinstallation-in-homes/#.XLjkJn0wOjd.twitter
Scheduled timeslots will be announced at a later date so stay tuned! This is pretty exciting to be part of this great show.
Thank you to all of our Speakers, Exhibitors and Attendee’s for another successful #FireSprinklerSymposium!
The Annual Ontario Regional Group Golf Tournament is fast approaching on September 19 at Lionhead. We will be trying our luck on the Masters Course this year and we will be sure to move the game along under 5 hours this year. The change will be announced at the start of the tournament. Please give generously with all proceeds going to SickKids and Camp BUCKO. I will be contacting you all for your sponsorship donations throughout the summer.
For those in the Ottawa Region, CASA in Partnership with Ottawa Fire Services will be hosting a Fire Sprinkler Symposium on November 13, 2019 at 101 Centrepointe Drive, “The Chambers” facility. This will be another great event for those in the area and if there are topics that you see fitting and important please contact me to discuss. More details regarding the symposium will be announced at our upcoming regional meeting in September. I’m excited to announce that CASA will be participating in the 31st Annual Building Show (Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion and Buildings Connect) in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from December 4-6. Jason Ryckman will be offering a one-hour seminar, titled, “Why Risk Liability: How to Inspect, Test, and Maintain Your Fire Sprinkler System”.
The next Ontario Regional Group Meeting will be on September 5, 2019 at the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, CHSI at 5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga, Ontario in Boardroom E. For those of you that cannot be present, be sure to call in. Have a great summer and remember - KEEP CALM AND SPRINKLER IT!
mark your calendar CASA Ontario Regional Group Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Lionhead Golf & Country Club Masters Course Brampton, On
Thursday, September 19, 2019 In Support Of Camp BUCKO and Hospital For Sick Kids Burn Unit
Cost $275.00 Per Golfer “Sponsorships available” more information to come closer to the event
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By: Brian Bickford, Atlantic Regional Manager In Cooperation with Claude Melanson
Atlantic Regional Report As of the end of this May all 4 of the Atlantic regions are showing increases in man hours: • New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island an increase of 19.81% • Nova Scotia an increase of 5.58% • Newfoundland & Labrador an increase of 13.41% All very positive numbers for the region. There was great concern within the province of NB as the new Higgs Conservative Government gained control of the cheque book and many projects that had been put on the table by the former Liberal government went by the wayside. Considering the amount of government funded projects that were cut, NB is fairing relatively well. The bulk of the work throughout Atlantic has been residential and commercial, as condominiums, hotels and apartment buildings have been the main stay. Is Nova Scotia facing the possibility of having one of its major pulp mills shut down? The Northern Pulp Mill has been given until January 21, 2020 to come to meet the environmental requirements proposed by government. The Nova Scotia legislature is expected to pass bill #119 this fall with revisions to the lien act and move forward with prompt payment legislation. New Brunswick is expected to follow suit shortly thereafter. The Newfoundland & Labrador compulsory certification application has moved past the 5th step and are waiting to hear from the Apprenticeship & Trades Division as they review the responses from stakeholders. A very long process so fingers crossed.
continued from page 18... part due to the indefinite shutdown of the McArthur River uranium mine. Trade uncertainties and dry weather conditions pose downside risks, having affected crop planting intentions. We expect some of these pressures to lessen and project the provincial economy to grow by 2.2% in 2020. The Saskatchewan labour market is finally picking up after a disappointing 0.4% rise in 2018. Employment rose an impressive 1.8% so far in 2019 and the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.9% in March leaving the average year-todate rate at 5.4%. Wages kept pace with the national average at 2.0% in Q1 2019. Manitoba’s economy expanded 1.3% in 2018 as a consequence of lower mining output and weather-related crop production weakness. While mining activity will continue to be subdued in 2019, strong labour markets and work on some private capital investment projects should accelerate growth slightly to 1.5%. 2020 will see GDP grow at 1.6%. 22 CASAnotes
A recent fire in Charlottetown destroyed a 3-story apartment building. The building only 2 years old had sprinkler protection in the underground parking facility only. As the fire spread throughout the 3 levels of living units there would be absolutely nothing the sprinkler system could do. Seems rather senseless to only be required to protect the parking level when there are occupants living all 3 levels above. This particular developer has 2 other similar buildings. Maybe this is a wakeup call for this person and others to provide sprinkler protection throughout. There has been no official word from fire officials on the cause of the devasting fire that took the lives of 7 children in Halifax in the spring. We continue to speak to Halifax Water Commission in regards to providing properly sized water lines to adequately supply a residential fire sprinkler system for single family homes. Following our meeting with the pipe trades students in September at the Nova Scotia Community College Leeds Campus, the institution has decided to run a 45-hour introductory sprinkler course for the students. This should certainly afford the students a better understanding of the industry and hopefully attract a few apprentices as most contractors will be losing a large part of their skilled labour force over the next 10 years. The next Atlantic Regional Group meeting will be held at the Construction Association of Nova Scotia Dartmouth at 10am September 11, 2019. Jason Ryckman will be conducting the following CASA seminars in Halifax this coming October: Monday October 21 & Tuesday October 22, 2019 - Sprinkler of Storage Wednesday October 23, 2019 - Understanding, Applying & Enforcing NFPA 25
After a strong rise in exports last year of 12%, numbers were pretty much flat so far in Q1 2019. Digging deeper, while exports to the U.S. increased 7.8% in 2019, non-US exports declined. While there has been a lot of protectionist sentiment in the recent past, we see the outlook for exports to be positive as some trade restrictions have been lifted. The potential ratification of the CUSMA (NAFTA replacement) could further develop bilateral US Canada trade relations. Additionally, the CPTPP coming into force this year will support Manitoba in diversifying its export markets. Job creation has been strong in Manitoba in the first quarter of 2019, with employment rising 1.8% from a year ago.
Western Regional Group’s Proposed Meeting Schedule • BCRG – Oct. 29/19, 7:30am, Hall # 2, Fort Langley • ABRG – September 24/19, 9am, Hampton Inn, Red Deer • MB/SK RG – Sept. 19/19, 8am, 4 Points Sheraton, Winnipeg Airport
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Manuel Silva, Chief Engineer, Fire Suppression Products, Johnson Controls
With 29 years of engineering experience, Manuel Silva is the chief engineer for the Johnson Controls Fire Suppression Products business. For the past 18 years he has developed numerous products for use in fire sprinkler systems and is named on 27 U.S. patents related to fire suppression devices. In his current role as chief engineer, Mr. Silva is involved with the research and development of new fire protection products and is a member of the NFPA 13, 30B and 1925 Technical Committees. Silva earned a Bachelor of Science in marine engineering systems from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and is a licensed professional engineer.
PRODUCTS / BUSINESS Johnson Controls introduces non-magnetic sprinkler for healthcare MRI environments New quick response sprinkler offers standard and extended coverage options MILWAUKEE – (April 4, 2019) – Johnson Controls introduces the Tyco® RFII-MRI 5.6 K-factor Non-Magnetic Concealed Pendent Sprinkler, developed for use in Magnetic Resonance (MR) system rooms in healthcare environments. The sprinkler is acceptable for use under a static magnetic field strength of up to 7-Tesla, more than twice the magnetic strength of standard MRI equipment, which are typically around 3-Tesla. The RFII-MRI sprinkler is available in both standard and extended coverage options. With a quick response extended coverage (QREC) rating of up to 400-square-feet (20 feet by 20 feet), the extended coverage model helps protect MRI rooms with up to five fewer sprinklers than the standard coverage option. Both models feature a flat cover plate designed to conceal the sprinkler. “Objects made of magnetic material can be dangerous in medical scanning rooms due to the presence of powerful MRI magnetic fields,” said Bob Cordell, global product manager, Johnson Controls. “This new nonmagnetic sprinkler provides a UL and cUL Listed solution that helps keep patients and staff safe.” The sprinkler is offered in two temperature options: a 155°F (68°C) sprinkler with a 139°F (59°C) cover plate, and a 200°F (68°C) sprinkler with a 165°F (59°C) cover plate. For additional information on the Tyco® RFII-MRI 5.6 K-factor Non-Magnetic Concealed Pendent Sprinkler, including technical data sheet and installation guidelines, visit www.tyco-fire.com/MRI.
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The Benefits of UL Listed Antifreeze in Fire Sprinkler Systems Author: Manny Silva, Chief Engineer, Fire Suppression Products, Johnson Controls
Introduction
Antifreeze has long been a cost-effective freeze protection method for fire sprinkler systems; however, antifreeze is not without challenges, creating issues such as leaking and corrosion. After a fatal fire event in 2009 attributed to highly concentrated antifreeze in a system, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced restrictions and new requirements for antifreeze use, which included a mandate that antifreeze solutions be agency listed. The UL 2901 test protocol for antifreeze was introduced and its rigorous requirements created significant barriers to obtaining a listing. The first and only current solution specifically listed for fire sprinkler systems is TYCO® LFP® antifreeze from Johnson Controls.
Freeze Protection and Antifreeze Requirements Freeze protection is required for fire sprinkler systems that cannot be maintained at or above 40°F (4°C) by NFPA Standard 13:19, 16.4.1 (as well as by NFPA 13D and 13R). NFPA 13, 13D, and 13R require that all new antifreeze systems use an agency listed solution. NFPA 25 mandates that by 2022, all existing antifreeze systems be drained and a listed antifreeze installed (if a system needs to be drained prior to 2022, it must be refilled with a listed solution). The guidelines also state that antifreeze solutions follow specific concentration requirements. A UL Listing (obtained through UL under UL 2901 Outline of Investigation) is currently the only thirdparty listing for antifreeze. UL 2901 tests antifreeze solutions to evaluate, among other properties: solution stability, corrosion rate, resistance to leakage, material compatibility, toxicity, firefighting effectiveness, and combustibility when exposed to fire.
Balancing Freeze Protection with Safety While unlisted antifreeze products might provide adequate freeze protection, their freeze protection ingredients— either glycerin or propylene glycol— are combustible at certain levels. NFPA Research Foundation testing showed danger with antifreeze solutions containing higher than 50% glycerin or higher 40% propylene glycol, leading the NFPA to place limits on the percentage of these ingredients with an additional reduction of two percentage points as an added safety factor. The final NFPA guidelines require limits of 48% glycerin and 38% propylene glycol for antifreeze used in fire sprinkler systems. Johnson Controls formulated its glycerin-based LFP® Antifreeze with a design
that meets percentage safety restrictions while also providing a dependable minimum use temperature of -10°F (23,3°C). The solution was further tested for fire-fighting effectiveness and exposure to fire limitations by UL to meet its safety requirements to be UL Listed.
Mitigating Leaks and Corrosion A common issue with unlisted antifreeze is solution leaking through threads on system piping and fittings. The properties of glycerin and propylene glycol make them more likely than water to seep through threaded connections on pipes and fittings, causing antifreeze systems to be more prone to leaking. Over time, as the system leaks antifreeze, water from the supply source may enter the piping through a backflow device, diluting the antifreeze and raising the freeze point of the combined solution in sections of the system piping, as water freezes at a higher temperature than antifreeze solutions. If any sections do not have the proper freeze protection, the risk of damage increases. A burst pipe will cause property damage and insufficient fire protection. During rigorous high-pressure testing in both thermoplastic and metal piping materials, UL testing demonstrated LFP® Antifreeze to have equivalent leak resistance compared to water. Corrosion is another common issue in antifreeze sprinkler systems. As glycerin and propylene glycol antifreeze solutions degrade over time they produce acidic byproducts which corrode fire sprinkler system piping materials. This can lead to weakened pipes, pin-hole leaks, or plastic softening in Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) piping materials. NFPA restricts the type of antifreeze used in CPVC sprinkler systems to solutions with United States Pharmacopeia (USP)-grade glycerin (USPgrade means a chemical meets a sufficient purity level to be acceptable for use in food or drugs). When low-quality glycerin is used in antifreeze, it breaks down CPVC, causing it to droop and eventually crack over time. LFP® Antifreeze uses USP-grade ingredients to ensure compatibility with thermo-plastic piping to reduce the risk of plastic softening, cracking, or other failures. In addition, testing shows that LFP® Antifreeze has a lower corrosion rate than many types of municipal water.
Formula Stability The ingredients in glycerin- and propylene glycolbased water solutions have a tendency to separate over time, with gravity causing the denser glycerin and propylene glycol to settle out into the lower
parts of the sprinkler system and drops. This creates a potentially dangerous situation where a sprinkler activation discharges mostly glycerin or propylene glycol onto a fire. It is important to use an antifreeze with a stable formula, made with high quality ingredients, that is not prone to separation or drift in solution properties.
Annual system inspections are recommended per NFPA 25 guidelines to verify the solution meets test requirements. In addition to formula separation over time, other antifreeze solutions currently available on the market which are not specifically designed and tested for fire sprinkler systems, will also have a drop in pH (a measure of acidity or alkalinity in a substance), making the solution acidic. UL accelerated life testing has ensured that the pH level of LFP® Antifreeze (as well as other properties, such as specific gravity, viscosity, and freeze point), maintains a similar level after high temperature exposure and temperature cycling. This type of stability is intended to make the antifreeze less likely to be detrimental to sprinkler system materials, including CPVC and PEX, than other antifreeze solutions.
Conclusion The use of a UL Listed antifreeze helps to meet the intent of NFPA freeze protection requirements and the requirement of utilizing an agency listed antifreeze in both new (effective as of 2012) and existing (effective in 2022) systems. The market gap in this product offering meant that since 2012 installers have resorted to either more costly freeze protection methods or used unlisted alternatives when installing new systems. LFP® Antifreeze fills this gap with an antifreeze that has passed rigorous UL testing and been proven to meet freeze protection needs while also exceeding the properties of unlisted alternatives. References: Andrew Loeffelman, 2015, “White Paper: Acid Based Corrosion in Antifreeze Fire Protection Systems” Paul J. Gramann, 2013, “Effects of Glycerin Antifreeze on CPVC” “Antifreeze Solutions Supplied through Spray Sprinklers – Final Report” Code Consultants, Inc. November 2012 casa-firesprinkler.org 25
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TYCO® DV-5A RED-E Cabinet from Johnson Controls offers easy installation, efficient maintenance and trusted performance The new RED-E Cabinet deluge and preaction fire protection package is now available with double doors and the new DV-5A deluge valve MILWAUKEE – (July 9, 2019) – The new TYCO® DV-5A RED-E Cabinet by Johnson Controls is a preassembled, pre-wired and pretested fire protection package. Enclosed within a free-standing, 14-gauge steel cabinet designed to occupy minimal floor space, the cabinet provides an aesthetically pleasing enclosure for the fire protection valve riser. It includes the TYCO DV-5A valve and is available in both deluge and preaction package options. The valve package includes the manual system shut-off control valve, automatic water control valve and water-flow/supervisory switches. The system is also available with an optional built-in air compressor, optional control panel and back-up batteries for providing electrical alarm, supervisory and trouble functions. “The new DV-5A RED-E Cabinet is pre-wired and pre-assembled to minimize installation time and labor,” said Joe Tieman, director of sales, Sprinkler Systems, USA, Johnson Controls. “The fully hinged, removable double doors provide convenient access to internal parts for easy maintenance. The cabinet is also forklift compatible, features industrial-
grade rollers for mobility, and is equipped with magnetic light strips for clear interior visibility and monitoring.”
Both the deluge and preaction packages are designed to readily incorporate 1 and 1/2-inch to 8-inch valve risers. The cabinet package is UL and C-UL Listed, and FM and OSHPD approved for both the deluge and preaction actuations (wet pilot, dry pilot, electric actuation deluge systems, single interlock wet pilot, dry pilot, electric actuation, double interlock electric/pneumatic and electric/ electric). Other key features include: • Optional seismic kit • Externally visible gauges and panel displays • Working pressure range of 20 to 300 psi • Two-door maintenance
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Johnson Controls announces enhanced listings for TYCO® Model CC3 4.2K and 5.6K combustible concealed sprinklers 5.6K model UL Listed for extended protection up to 2,000 ft2 without draft curtain; both models UL Listed for use with LFP® Antifreeze MILWAUKEE – (July 16, 2019) – Johnson Controls announces advanced listings for its TYCO® Model CC3 combustible concealed space sprinklers, the TY2199 4.2K sprinkler and TY3199 5.6K sprinkler. The 5.6K model now offers greater flexibility, with a new UL Listing for the protection of concealed areas up to 2000 ft2 (186 m2) without the need for a draft curtain. In addition, both CC3 models are now UL Listed for use with LFP® Antifreeze within 1000 ft² (93 m²) draft curtain areas. These application-specific sprinklers are used to protect combustible and noncombustible concealed spaces between regularuse floors often containing mechanical equipment in commercial buildings. Since these spaces are concealed with limited or no access, the use of LFP® Antifreeze in the sprinkler system is crucial for preventing frozen pipes in cold conditions. 26 CASAnotes
“In December 2018, we released the industry’s first UL Listed antifreeze solution for wet pipe fire sprinkler systems,” said Robert Cordell, global product manager, Johnson Controls. “The combination of LFP® Antifreeze with TYCO® CC3 sprinklers means we can now offer customers a UL Listed, NFPA compliant sprinkler system that effectively protects interstitial spaces, even when temperatures in that area drop below 40ºF.” The CC3 sprinklers are capable of 6” to 60” depth protection with industry leading 16’ x 16’ spacing for all depths and construction types. The TY2199 4.2K has a 196 ft² (18.2 m²) maximum coverage area, while the TY3199 5.6K sprinkler offers 256 ft² (23.8 m²) of maximum coverage. Both sprinklers comply with criteria for the protection of combustible concealed spaces as described in NFPA 13.
To learn more about the TYCO® CC3 TY2199 4.2K and TY3199 5.6K combustible concealed space sprinklers, click here. For more information on LFP® Antifreeze, go to www.tyco-fire.com/LFP.
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Viking Introduces New 3.0 K-Factor Residential Concealed Sprinkler Hastings, Michigan, USA – The Viking Corporation, a global leader in fire protection and life safety systems, has added a new 3.0 (43) K-factor residential flat plate concealed pendent sprinkler to its leading Freedom® residential product line. The new model VK496 is cULus Listed with a flow rate of only 8 GPM (30 L/min), and a pressure requirement of only 7.1 PSI (0.49 bar) in a 12 x 12 ft (3,7 x, 3,7 m) room size.
With its smaller K-factor and lower flow rates, the new glass bulb sprinkler is appropriate for NFPA 13D residential systems where the available water supply is a concern. In these systems, the VK496 could allow for reduced pipe sizes, a smaller water meter, and/or the elimination of a tank and pump. In addition to the 12 x 12 ft (3,7 x 3,7 m) room size indicated above, the new sprinkler is also cULus Listed for 14 x 14 ft (4,3 x 4,3 m) and 16 x 16 ft (4,9
x 4,9 m) coverage areas.
The Model VK496 features a flat cover plate and is well-suited for residential applications where a concealed appearance is desired. The new sprinkler joins Viking’s industry-leading line of flat plate concealed residential sprinklers which now includes three pendents (3.0K VK496, 4.9K VK494, 5.8K VK498) and two sidewalls (4.0K VK480, 5.8K VK490). The VK496 replaces the previous Viking Model VK488.
where corrosion is a concern. The VK496 has a ½” (15 mm) NPT thread, and uses the same installation wrenches as Viking’s Mirage® commercial concealed pendent sprinkler.
Available in both 155°F (ordinary) and 200°F (intermediate) temperature ratings, the Model VK496 has three cover plate styles (standard diameter, large diameter, and square). In addition to nine standard finishes and unlimited custom color options, the sprinkler is also available with an ENT finish for installation in certain environments
Minimax Fire Products Now Part of The Viking Corporation Hastings, Mich. – The Viking Corporation, a global leader in fire and life safety systems, announced today that the Minimax Fire Products brand is now part of Viking's Special Hazards line and will be distributed under the Viking name. The expanded line of special hazards products now includes clean agent suppression systems, advanced detection options, and other integrated systems for many fire protection challenges. “The addition of these leading clean agent suppression and detection systems is a big step forward for our Special Hazards line,” said Martin
Workman, Vice President – Product Management at The Viking Corporation. “We look forward to helping our customers learn more about these advancing technologies.”
resources for product information and development of specifications with fire protection engineers:
Viking Special Hazards products are offered exclusively through the Viking SupplyNet distribution network and are now backed by the full support of Viking’s industry-leading technical services and training department. To support the new initiative, Viking announces the addition of three Business Development positions dedicated to Viking Special Hazards. These positions will serve as key
• Doug Meyers – West USA Region
• Bryan Berkley – East USA Region • Steve Falke – Central USA Region
To learn more about special hazard products and solutions available from Viking, please visit http:// vikinggroupinc.com/products/viking-specialhazards.
New Revit® Families Provide Enhanced BIM Design Capabilities for Fire Sprinkler Systems Hastings, Michigan, USA – The Viking Corporation, a global leader in fire protection and life safety systems, announced today the release of a new Revit family library for its complete line of fire sprinklers. The new Revit families, which are now available on Viking’s website, provide Revit users with an enhanced BIM design process for Viking sprinklers. In developing its new sprinkler families, Viking has taken an innovative approach that allows designers to access families at either a category level, model level, or for a specific sprinkler. When a new family is loaded into a BIM project, the designer can choose a specific Viking sprinkler(s)
based on various attributes including sprinkler type, orientation, temperature, and finish. This allows for a more precise representation in the BIM project and avoids over-burdening the project file with unnecessary data. Each new Revit family is provided in a zip file, which includes both the Revit file (.rfa) and a corresponding text file, which contains the specific sprinkler types, models and attributes. When extracted from the zip file, the text file will download automatically and is then referenced behind the scenes to allow for the customization of the selected sprinklers in the BIM project. Additionally, based on extensive feedback from the Revit user community, Viking has optimized
the visual representation of the new Revit families to provide an accurate 3D view of the sprinkler, while also removing unneeded visual detail, thus allowing for faster rendering and load times. In addition to providing the ability to select specific sprinklers and attributes, the new Revit families also allow for customization of various instance parameters within the BIM project, including the sprinkler’s thread engagement with fittings, inclusion of an escutcheon, and deflector positioning. Also, when working in the Revit plan view, the new Viking families reference the appropriate sprinkler symbols, following the NFPA 170 Standard. casa-firesprinkler.org 27
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Victaulic® Acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler
Two leading, century-old companies bring added support to fire protection customers, industry EASTON, PA, July 9, 2019 – Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world. John F. Malloy, CEO of Victaulic commented, “The addition of Globe’s fire protection sprinkler volume and engineering capabilities will provide the scale and skills necessary to be a true leader in all aspects of the fire protection industry.” Steven Worthington, who will continue to serve the combined organization as President, Globe Fire Protection commented, “Victaulic brings additional financial resources to Globe, enabling added focus on innovation to support our customers and the industry.”
About Victaulic
This year Victaulic celebrates a century of innovation - 100 years since it was granted its first industry patent for mechanical pipe joining solutions. On its Centennial “Innoversary,” the company continues to develop and patent groundbreaking technologies, with a current portfolio of more than 2,000 patented solutions that transform the building and industrial construction industries, while driving new industry standards in performance and safety. From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to increase overall system durability in the most demanding construction projects and operating conditions. Victaulic's portfolio of 100,000+ products and patented technologies promote freedom of design, as well as simplified inspection and maintenance for the life of any system. With more than 4,000
General Air Products Opens New Training Facility in Exton, PA General Air Products, THE leading manufacturer of dry pipe sprinkler system filling solutions, has recently opened a national training facility in their Exton, PA location. The brand new training center hosts a 40-seat non-traditional classroom, complete with several HD television monitors, providing a dynamic yet relaxed learning space, perfect for seminars and presentations. Adjoining the classroom is the Sprinkler Lab, which offers seven live dry pipe valve risers from a variety of major manufacturers for hands-on training. This unique set-up allows contractors to become familiar with several different valve risers they might encounter in the field. The Sprinkler Lab also contains a variety of wet system valves, backflow preventers, and a soon to be installed fully functional fire pump brought to the space by SPP Pumps. Additionally, all General Air Products equipment is installed and ready for hands-on training, including riser and tank mounted air compressors, nitrogen and dry air generators, 13D pump and tank systems, as well as air maintenance devices and pressure switches. The General Air Products training facility is designed as a national destination with full day and multiple day training on all types of fire sprinkler equipment. If you’re interested in attending a training session, presenting on a specific topic, or setting up a customized hands-on training course for your team, please contact General Air Products at 800-345-8207. You can find the most up-todate classroom schedule on the website at training.generalairproducts.com. Contact General Air Products today with any questions or visit the website to sign up now.
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employees and 55 international facilities, Victaulic helps customers in more than 120 countries succeed in the global construction industry. About Globe Fire Sprinkler
Globe Fire Sprinkler has been a family owned fire sprinkler manufacturer with 105 years of continuous production of sprinklers and valves. The Globe name has persisted in its enduring identity since the introduction of the first Globe Issue "A" Sprinkler in 1914. Globe developed the earliest lever-fulcrum dry pipe valve, Globe Save All center strut sprinklers, and eventually became the first US company to utilize 5mm and 3mm Glass Bulbs in its commercial and residential sprinklers. Globe's heritage as a leading sprinkler manufacturer is reflected in the introductions of the RCW, UM, UMC valves, and other new products the company develops to meet the demands of the world market.
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Smith-Cooper International to merge with Anvil International Commerce, CA and Exeter, NH – [April 26], 2019 – Anvil International (“Anvil”), a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems, and SmithCooper International (“SCI”), a global designer and provider of branded, high-quality pipes, valves, and fittings, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will be majority owned by Tailwind Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The combined company will be a leading designer, manufacturer and provider of products that connect and support piping systems, with a portfolio of high-quality, global brands including AFCON, Anvil, Anvil EPS, Anvil- Strut, Basic-PSA, Beck, Catawissa, Cooplok, Cooplet, FlexHead, FPPI, Gruvlok, J.B. Smith, North Alabama Pipe, Megawatt, SCI, Sharpe, SPF/Anvil and SprinkFLEX. Together Anvil and Smith-Cooper will offer a more comprehensive product portfolio to national, regional and local distributors across North America serving the industrial, commercial, fire protection, energy and mining end markets.
Upon closing, Jason Hild, Chief Executive Officer of SCI, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company, and Tom Fish, President and CEO of Anvil, will serve as Chairman. All additional members of Anvil’s and Smith-Cooper’s senior management teams will remain with the combined company. No changes to either company’s facilities footprint are anticipated at this time as a result of the combination.
“Bringing together Anvil and Smith-Cooper is a unique opportunity to significantly expand the strong and complementary capabilities of both organizations,” said Jason Hild. “Anvil’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and deep relationships with their distributor partners make them an excellent complement to Smith-Cooper, with our expertise in global sourcing and our ability to strongly service our customers. We are excited to work collaboratively with the talented Anvil team to create a bright future for our combined business.” “We are excited to be joining forces with SmithCooper and have great respect for their team, sourcing capabilities and high-quality products,”
said Tom Fish. “Together, we will be positioned to offer a wider breadth of products and best-inclass service that our combined customer base wants, needs and deserves. We have many terrific opportunities ahead and I look forward to partnering with Jason and our teams to drive the long- term growth of our business.”
“This transaction combines two phenomenal businesses and management teams to create a world-class platform that can comprehensively serve the pipe, valves and fittings market,” said Jeff Calhoun, Partner at Tailwind. “We look forward to supporting Jason, Tom and the entire leadership team as they continue to pursue strategic growth opportunities.” The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, and is subject to customary closing conditions. JP Morgan and BlackArch Partners served as financial advisor and Dechert served as legal advisor to Anvil. Barclays served as financial advisor and Davis Polk & Wardwell served as legal advisor to Smith-Cooper.
AGF Manufacturing Now an ICC Preferred Provider and NICET Recognized Training Provider MALVERN, PA, July 19, 2019 —AGF Manufacturing is proud to announce that they’re now an International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider and a Recognized Training Provider of the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET). They will offer certified courses for fire protection engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, designers, installers, and any other professional who designs, reviews, evaluates, or installs waterbased fire protection systems. AGF’s courses will offer Continuing Education (CE) credits through the ICC. Find them using their preferred provider ID, 2336, on the ICC’s Preferred Provider website (https://ppp.iccsafe.org). Their first course will cover changes to the 2016 version of NFPA, titled “Air Vents and Corrosion: New Requirements of 2016 NFPA 13” (Course No 20665). Future courses will cover topics such as dry system freeze protection, preventative maintenance, and pipe corrosion monitoring.
AGF offers their training sessions free of charge through their recently-launched program AGFUniversity. Interested parties can request training via webinar, at their location, or in the new Exton, PA training center AGF shares with General Air Products.
Sessions are flexible based on need, ranging from a 20-minute lunch & learn or webinar to an allday training center experience. The training center includes active displays of AGF and General Air products, as well as products from other major head and device manufacturers. To request a training session, visit www.agfmanufacturing.com/ documents/agfu.html. casa-firesprinkler.org 29
What's Old Fire Protection History On Display In Small Town Ontario These pictures are on display in a heritage park outside of Old Town Hall in Almonte Ontario. Submitted by: Stephen Mighton, Branch Manager National Fire Equipment Ltd.
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Hall of Fame Inductees 2019 Inductees
2011 Inductees
Dan Solonynko 1989
Grinnell (Alberta / Ontario) CASA (Toronto, Ontario)
D. Brown K. Graham
Grinnell (Ontario / British Columbia) Concept Fire (AMS, Ontario)
P. Van Gaalen
2018 Inductees Joe Lukes Martin Veltman
1985 1991
G. Ouellette
2017 Inductees Rick Allan Paul Harding Tim Voronoff Marc Bosjoli
1984 Automatic / Wormald / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta) 1984 Grinnell / Harding Fire Protection (Toronto, Ontario) 1986 Troy Sprinkler (Jordan, Ontario) 1986 Grinnell (Montreal, Quebec)
2016 Inductees Harry Jonker Jim McCrum Lorne Zallas Lawrence Dudar
1982 Vipond Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba) 1983 Barley Sprinkler (Moncton, New Brunswick) 1983 Upper Valley (Chilliwack, British Columbia) 1984 Wormald Fire Systems Inc (Mississauga, Ontario)
1979 Eastward Sprinkler (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) 1980 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) 1981 Adam Clark Ltd (Hamilton, Ontario) 1982 Bennett & Wright / Vipond Inc. (Toronto, Ontario)
2013 Inductees R. Flanagan L. Fronczak M. Broom R. Chidwick
1977 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) 1980 Grinnell Fire Protection (Toronto, Ontario) 1982 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Wormald Fire Systems / Chidwick Fire Systems (Brechin, Ontario)
2012 Inductees K. Morgan A. Cooke J. Paquette A. Charbonneau
A Simmons P.E. Vincent J. Murray R. Duncan
F. Bottomley B.G. Edwards G.E. Mansell William Clark
2014 Inductees James (Jim) Lewell Denny Featherstonehaugh David Pannabaker Mel Farren
2010 Inductees 1969 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) 1969 Scotia Sprinklers (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 1970 Grinnell Co. of Canada Ltd. (Edmonton, Alberta) 1970 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)
2009 Inductees 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Constant (Calgary, Alberta) 1984 Wormald / Grinnell (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 1985 Automatic / Grinnell (Edmonton, Alberta) 1986 Automatic / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta)
2015 Inductees Larry Humphries Dave Barley Dave Heaps Ian Milne
1971 Roberts Sprinkler Ltd (Montreal, Quebec) 1972 Grinnell Fire Protection / Viking Fire Protection (St. John, New Brunswick) / (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 1972 Viking Fire Protection (Vancouver, British Columbia) 1973 Rockwood Fire Protection (Montreal, Quebec)
1974 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) 1975 Automatic Sprinkler Ltd (Burnaby, British Columbia) 1975 Viking Fire Protection Ltd. (Montreal, Quebec) 1975 A.C. Safety Fire Services Ltd. (St. Leonard, Quebec)
W.G. Miller
1965 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario) 1966 Viking Automatic Sprinkler Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario) 1966 FYR - Fyter Company of Canada Ltd. (Bramalea, Ontario) 1967 Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (Toronto, Ontario) 1968 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of Canada (Montreal, Quebec)
2008 Inductees R. Robillard W. Wilkinson C. Steine J.H. Bates
A. Jurisson
1962 H.G. Vogal Co. (Canada) Ltd. 1962 Connolly & Twizell (Sprinklers) Ltd. 1962 First C.A.S.A. Recording Secretary (Toronto, Ontario) 1963 Worcester - Rockwood Ltd. (Montreal, Quebec) First Chairman of Membership & Nominations Committee 1964 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia) One of First Trustees of Fire Sprinkler Pension Plan
2007 Inductees J.H. Petit R.W. Higginson H.C. Jockel O. Long J.D. Howes J. Priest W.A. Hewines C Height W.J. Clark A.M. Jones R.L. Milne G.Vipond
1941 Dominion Sprinkler Co. (Montreal. PQ) 1947 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada (Montreal) 1956 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Montreal) 1957 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Toronto) 1958 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto) 1958 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto) 1959 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto) 1959 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto) 1960 Adam Clark Limited (Hamilton, Ontario) 1961 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Vancouver) 1961 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada (Montreal) 1961 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)
G-Fire One-Bolt Coupling / Figure 579
Single-bolt design means no alternate tightening required
Low-profile spine allows installation of coupling in tighter spaces
360º contact ensures a truly rigid joint
Pre-assembled for fast and easy push-on installation Center-stop gasket ensures proper positioning on pipe
Pre-lubricated to save time and mess during install
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