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The RD13 Riser (with NPT connectors) is constructed from Listed CPVC products suitable for fire sprinkler services subject to the limitations and installation requirements of Flameguard® CPVC pipe and Spears® CPVC fittings. The RD13 Riser incorporates a VSR-SG flow switch, gauge, and drain/test valve. The VSR-SG flow switch is equipped with a union connection to facilitate the installation and removal of the switch in confined spaces. Unique Features Includes flow switch with union...

As one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest, Portland Public School District is comprised of 78 schools and is responsible for educating more than 49,000 students. A plan was recently enacted to provide updated fire protection systems to school buildings within the district. Many new public education complexes have been constructed across Portland, as well as additions made to existing structures. A unified comprehensive fire alarm system needed to be present in every buildi...

Founded in 1874, Polk County sits in the heart of Willamette Valley within the scenic coastal city of Dallas, Oregon. An epicenter for equality and justice, the Polk County Courthouse desperately needed a fire alarm and fire sprinkler system overhaul to ensure the safety of their property and people. The existing four-story building built in 1899 received a three-story annex addition in 1964 and the Polk County Jail Building in 1999. The 69,000 square foot property houses approximately 175 empl...

Smoke control is essential in redirecting hazardous smoke and fumes in the instance of a building fire. These systems save lives and assets which are otherwise at serious risk from smoke during a fire. Potter V6 Software Potter’s IPA Series fire alarm control panels are being updated with V6 firmware. Among several great enhancements to this industry-leading line, V6 unlocks support for smoke control features. Additionally, existing IPA panels that have been installed can be upgraded to...

LION First Responder PPE, Inc., the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder protective equipment (PPE) in the United States and Tersus Solutions, founded in 2009 in Denver, CO, with the mission of creating world-class CO2 textile cleantech, have entered into a strategic partnership to open the first fully-verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) to offer CO2 Cleaning to the fire service from its Denver, CO facility with expansion plans shortly. CO2 Cleaning Technology Beginning...

The 2012 Olympic Stadium located in Stratford, London created for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic games. The stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies for each of the two games. The stadium also featured in the majority of the track and field events at the games. The initial construction of the Olympic Stadium began in May 2008 and was completed on time and within budget in March 2011. The development was the biggest project of its type in Europe at that time, along with it being the m...

Nido is a 33-story tower, situated in the heart of the bustling Spitalfields district of London; the tower is the third tallest student dormitory in the world. The building offers a modern student housing development providing 1,200 student beds as well as retail units, office space, residential apartments, and several leisure facilities. Services Covered Fire Alarm Disabled Refuge Disabled Toilet Alarm CCTV Access Control The Challenge Protec was issued with the task of supplying, i...

Construction of Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport began in 2007 and opened in November 2010, the terminal is home to 19 departure gates and sees an average of 15 million passengers annually. Terminal 2 has around 9000 m2 of retail and catering outlets, 58 check-in desks, and provision for self-service and online check-in and baggage drop. Services covered Fire Alarm Aspirating Fire Detection Smoke Damper Control Challenge Consultants ARUP set protec the challenge to design develop, supply,...

Announcing the release of the fire sprinkler industry’s line of intelligent nitrogen generators. With complete automation of the fill and purge process, the IntelliGen™ line of nitrogen generators simplifies the installation process by eliminating ball valves. Additionally, IntelliGen™ generators are web-enabled which allows the user to monitor their systems remotely. The patent-pending IntelliGen™ controller software facilitates every aspect of the nitrogen generators i...

The City of Shelby, Ohio recently upgraded its activated-sludge wastewater treatment plant to double its capacity to 5 MGD, while expanding its capability to treat and disinfect combined high-volume stormwater and wastewater flows generated by wet-weather conditions. The project, designed to upgrade much of the plant from its original equipment installed in 1953, included improvements to headworks, upgrading primary settling tanks and aeration systems, adding a new final clarifier, replacing ch...

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, characterized by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, is located in Western Pennsylvania, northwest of Pittsburgh. In the past, a city that was dominated by the heavy steel industry, it is now home to a suburban community and an abundance of parks, open spaces, and scenic views. A mature community, with an aging infrastructure, Beaver Falls has faced many challenges. As home to one of the oldest and largest wastewater treatment facilities in Beaver Cou...

As the name indicated, Winter Park, Colorado is a haven for winter weather fanatics. The city occupies 7.5 square miles about an hour’s drive northwest of Denver. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Winter Park provides visitors and residents a picturesque opportunity for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, and more. In the warm summer months, the mountains entertain hikers, mountain bikers, and fishers. The town also features more than 30 restaurants for people looking...

Once a converted car ferry that originally ran between New Castle, Delaware, and Pennsville, New Jersey and later between Newport and Jamestown, Rhode Island, now, DiMilio’s Restaurant is one of the largest floating restaurants in America. Rising and falling with the tide twice a day, the restaurant is surrounded by water, offering spectacular table views, fresh seafood, choice cuts of beef, and Italian fare to Portland Harbor’s Long Wharf residents and tourists year-round. But wher...

Hampden Township, located in idyllic southeastern Pennsylvania near Mechanicsburg, is home to more than 25,000 residents. The township is a desirable location for many because of good schools and strong community services. To maintain the township’s strong value, municipal leaders pay particular attention to structural maintenance issues while keeping a watchful eye on fiscal responsibility. The township’s wastewater treatment facility is a modern plant fed by suburban transfer stat...

Just in time for the start of the summer season and the associated increase in dust, the new solutions from EmiControls, including the H2 Pump and the V12s Basic, have been unveiled. EmiControls’ H2 Pump is tailor-made and offers punctual dust suppression for smaller plants H2 Pump system The H2 Pump system is specially designed for localized dust suppression. The new H2 series is a versatile high-pressure misting system and thanks to its modular design, can be flexibly adapted to custom...

MSA Safety Incorporated, the pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of sophisticated safety solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, announces a new partnership with UK-based non-profit FIRE AID to help protect firefighters in developing countries. The program will help deploy repurposed Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to firefighters in developing countries, who often times may have limited access to protective equipment. "MSA's mission is to see to it...

Booms on aerial fire trucks are subject to oscillation, also known as boom bounce, due to quick movements and disturbances such as wind, the flow of pumped water, or individuals on the ladder. Further magnification of this oscillation occurs as the boom extends. However, Eaton has developed a system solution for aerial fire apparatus that can help OEMs eliminate boom bounce and address a variety of challenges and trends in modern aerial design. Boom extension The elevation, extension, and rot...

Chubb announces the launch of Chubb visiON+ for its customers worldwide, a range of complementary remote fire safety and security services for improved connectivity, responsiveness and overall peace of mind. With visiON+, Chubb is changing how protection is managed, using valuable data analytics to remotely take the right actions at the right time, maintaining full protection. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold c...

Lake Assault Boats., a foremost manufacturer of patrol, fire, and rescue craft, and a part of Fraser Industries, has opened a 14,800 sq. ft. repair, service, and maintenance facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marine industry veteran, Smokey Glover, along with his team of five highly regarded and experienced technicians (all formerly with Willard Marine) will lead and support the operation. Authority Comments “We are beyond excited to add a large and well-equipped hub facility, led by a te...

In a post-pandemic world, the outlook on workplace safety is changing. While physical and economic recovery is critical, organizations are placing an equally large focus on the psychological toll the pandemic and other aspects of the workplace have had on individuals in the past. Holistic approach This change in outlook is centered around implementing a holistic approach to health and safety, prioritizing all aspects of employee wellbeing. It’s a conversation that is no longer only taki...

Fireworks can be beautiful, but they can be unpredictable and deadly. Numerous fires every year result from the use of personal fireworks. The possession, use or sale of any type of personal fireworks, including 'safe and sane' fireworks, is against the law in any part of the Big Bear Valley. “The use of illegal fireworks places the entire community, as well as our first responders at risk,” stated Big Bear Fire Marshal, Mike Maltby. Enforcing state and local fireworks laws With t...

Manufacturer of towers and flanges for the wind sector, GRI Renewable Industries and supplier of coating solutions, Hempel are teaming up in a strategic partnership to cooperate around innovative solutions to increase efficiency in processes and equipment for surface protection of wind turbines. The new strategic partnership is a further strengthening of a long-term cooperation between the two companies as they expand the scope to include research & development on potential innovative produ...

Teksfera is a globally renowned fire systems organization for the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection systems. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Teksfera has partnered with Eurotech to distribute the company’s exclusive Toccare Intelligent Touchscreen Fire Panel, the Evotech Intelligent Fire Panel, the Eurotech Intelligent fire system product range and Euro-fi wireless detection modules. Eurotech – Teksfera partnership Location: Dubai Installer: Teksfera...

Founded in 2004 by Paul Seager, Commfire Ltd is an industry renowned fire alarm, fire extinguisher and emergency lighting installer, based in Andover, Hampshire, North Carolina, USA. Priding themselves on their high level of customer service, Commfire Ltd partners well with Eurotech Fire Systems through shared aims and values. Westcoast Ltd is a global distributor of major IT brands to resellers, retailers and office product dealers in the United Kingdom and abroad. Fire safety system to prote...

With summer officially here and COVID-19 restrictions loosening around the country, many people will look to grilling, cookouts, and other outdoor gatherings, including fireworks displays, to enjoy the warm weather. As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is providing important reminders and guidelines for safely enjoying these activities. Reminders and Guidelines Make sure your gas grill is working properly Leaks or breaks are primarily a problem...

In the case of hazard warnings, it is possible that there are no signs of this hazard at the suspected location of the event. Such cases are also indicated as "false alarms". They occur in diverse environments and in connection with different procedures and technologies. In fire protection, false alarms occur in all alarm paths and are often discussed in the context of installed fire detection and fire alarm systems. False Alarms For some years now, the ratio of false alarms related to the nu...

The second phase of the Modifiable Underwater Mothership (MUM) project has now been initiated, following the handing down of a funding decision by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. In the presence of all six partner organizations, Norbert Brackmann, the German government's coordinator for the maritime industry, presented the funding notification at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel. Alexander Nies of the Fraunhofer FKIE Cyber Analysis & Defense Depa...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its team, as part of a structural reorganization, which aims to provide improved member, technical and training services, while further raising the profile of the Association throughout the construction supply chain. The ASFP has enlarged its technical and marketing teams, in order to support and augment its rapid growth and further develop the services it offers. New Regulatory and Technical Officer appointed Ex-Chief Executi...

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging people to think of the consequences of their actions after vandals left residents in a Liverpool high-rise building without a working fire alarm system. Crews were called to high-rise accommodation on Cheapside shortly after midnight on 27th June after the fire alarm sounded, indicating a potential fire somewhere in the six-story building. Inactivated Fire alarm systems In line with MFRS’ pre-determined attendance to incidents involv...

Magirus and Alpha Robotics have entered into a long-term partnership agreement for the development of intelligent products, in the field of firefighting and BOS. After the very successful cooperation so far, Magirus and Alpha Robotics have decided to further intensify the cooperation and to set it up for the long term. The cooperation focuses on the new area of Intelligent Fire Fighting Technology (IFT). Magirus - Alpha Robotics partnership The future tasks and challenges in the field of fire...