American Event Services expands its manufacturing scope and capabilities with the acquisition of packaged-systems manufacturer Canariis Corp.

Set in the backdrop of a small town in Pennsylvania, a small and mighty fire protection and HVAC pipe manufacturing company thrives on taking care of its customers.

How fire sprinkler piping is arranged affects the system through water flow changes, system calculations and components used. Installation requirements for any sprinkler system can be found in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000-2020, Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase.

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association, has announced the selection of three new trustees.

Core & Main has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dana Kepner Company LLC, and associated entities.

Like a building’s water distribution system, fire sprinkler system piping can freeze in frigid temperatures and cause major damage. The checklist provided here can assist building owners or qualified technicians to properly winterize this life-safety system before the onset of cold weather. 

The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 9, 2024.

The SFPE Foundation has awarded three research grants that include Li-Ion BESS Fires, Fire Testing of Resilient & Sustainable Building Materials, and the Interface Between Digital Buildings and Fire Service Operations.

Core & Main has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Eastern Supply and a related entity