7 William Clark Achievement Award
14 2016 CASA Annual Conference
22 What’s New
Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2016 • 2nd Issue
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2015/2016Ontario
Rick Berwick, Chair, Classic Fire Protection Inc.
Atlantic
Claude Melanson, Viking Fire Protection Inc.
Quebec
Jean-Pierre Asselin, Viking Fire Protection Inc.
Ontario
Gary Irving, Superior Sprinkler Co. Ltd.
Manitoba/Saskatchewan
Craig Ross, Vipond Inc.
Alberta
Corey Gordon, Save All Fire Services Inc.
British Columbia
Tim Killey, Fire Busters Inc.
Associate Manufacturer/Supplier
Bryan Callaghan, Treasurer, Tyco Fire Protection Products
National Representatives
Grant Neal, Past Chair, Vipond Fire Protection, Div. of Vipond Inc.
Jim McCoubrey, Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.
John Wrycraft, Tyco Integrated Fire & Security
President
John Galt, CASA Non-voting
STAFFPresident, John GaltCodes & Technical Services Manager, Jason RyckmanTraining and Apprenticeship, Jamie McKenzieNational Communications Manager, Matt OsburnAtlantic Regional Manager, Joe YoungOntario Regional Manager, Jo-Ann MianWestern Regional Manager, Jamie McKenzieCASAnotes Editor / Event Planner, Debbie TomasicReception / Admin. / Labour, Lucy ArcuriAccounting, 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, 335 Renfrew Drive, Suite 302, Markham, ON, L3R 9S9, 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
Inside This Issue...Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2016 • 2nd Issue
Reports / ArticlesFire Sprinklers Save Lives
4 President’s Report by John Galt
7 The 2016 William Clark Achievement Award Recipient
8 Training and Apprenticeship
by Jamie McKenzie
10 Codes and Technical Report
by Jason Ryckman
11 Upcoming Seminars by Jason Ryckman
12 National Communications Report
by Matthew Osburn
14 2016 CASA Annual Conference
16 Western Regional Report by Jamie McKenzie
20 Ontario Regional Report by Scott Pugsley
21 Atlantic Regional Report by Joe Young
22 What’s New
27 Canadian Fire Sprinkler Hall of Fame
Advertisers Index2 Reliable Automatic Sprinkler
5 SprinkFlex
6 Potter Electric Signal Company
9 FlexHead Industries Inc
13 Building Reports Canada
17 Victaulic Company
19 Viking Group
21 Greatario
26 Lubrizol / BlazeMaster
28 Tyco Fire Protection Products
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A s 2016 appears to be a year of uncertainty on a global basis, the
sprinkler industry in contrast will remain more stable. As I mentioned
in my last report while man hours may not increase over 2015 we will
see stability across most provinces and regions. Presently, we are approximately
-5% hours as of Q1 2016. My last report stated, “As a result, CASA passed a
budget that tightened our belt while still expanding staff in Ontario and growing
in our presence with several industry partners and associations nationally”. With
this said, we will be monitoring man hours closely and will be able to adjust
on the expense side of the ledger even further if we experience a greater than
expected change in man hours.
With the first Regional meetings of 2016, there remains more optimistic areas of
the country than negative. For Alberta and British Columbia, with some serious
issues in the general economy, there are some helpful signs for construction by
year end.
Casa Conference & AGMWe are planning for an exciting Annual Conference in the world renowned Banff
Springs Hotel in Alberta, May 30 - 31, 2016. I am also happy to report some
of our friends and colleagues at NFSA will be joining us as well. The hotel is
sold out and we anticipate Banff will be a success all around. Just a reminder
that the timing of the Board of Directors meeting now allows for the Technical
Committee to meet prior, so that action items can be addressed
the same day by the Board. (Please refer to the program for times
and locations).
LabourThis year is a labour negotiating year (2016-2019) which is
always an important bench mark for the trade. Whether union or
open shop contractors, in every sector be it commercial, industrial
or residential, our trade identity is made possible through these
agreements across Canada. As we currently see the review of
compulsory trade status in Alberta and Saskatchewan taking
place, the sprinkler trade identity has been forged by the decades
of collective bargaining and recognition of the sprinkler trade as a
separate and distinct trade from all others.
Updates on all labour issues will be available at our time of
meeting in Banff.
Today, as apprentice intakes are very high across Canada we are continuing to
build upon the reputations of previous generations with a new young work force
that is developing some of the best apprentices ever.
As I have mentioned the Residential Agreement now must expire at the
same time (April 30, 2016), and will be negotiated immediately following the
ratification of a road memorandum. Later in the fall, the Fabrication agreement
expires, September 30, 2016.
John Galt, PresidentCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
President’s Report
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D avid Ian Heaps, began his Sprinkler apprenticeship in 1967 with Viking
Sprinklers. In 1971, David won the Top Canadian Sprinkler Apprentice
Award and went on to compete in the Purdue University competition,
where he placed 2nd. In 1976, with Alex Logan, he started Upper Valley Fire
Protection Ltd. in Chilliwack BC, and remained in the position of President and
General Manager until it was sold to SPX/ Edwards in 2002.
Following the sale, David became the National Fire Suppression Manager. In
2005, the company was purchased by GE and David continued in a management
role. Along with a number of employees, he became a shareholder in what is
now Troy LFS Ltd., acting as VP and General Fire Suppression Manager. David
continues to work part-time with the company in an advisory capacity.
During his tenure in the Sprinkler Industry, David has worked as a Sprinkler Fitter
and Foreman, Sprinkler Designer and Estimator, Sprinkler Sales and Promotion,
and as Management.
David has also served on the following Boards and Committees for many years:
• BC Automatic Sprinkler Association – Director
• CASA – Director
• CASA – Collective Bargaining Committee and Pension Committee -
still active
• Mechanical Contractors Association – Director
• Rotarian for 30 years
• Chilliwack Foundation
David and his wife Ferne have three children and 7 grandchildren. Their sons,
Greg and Aaron, are both Sprinkler Fitters.
Along with a love of sailing and fishing, David is an avid pilot continuing to log
many hours in his aerobatic airplane.
Featured Article
The 2016 William Clark Achievement Award Recipient is David Heaps from Chilliwack, BC
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Training and Apprenticeship
M ost of the local CASA JTAC’s have conducted their 2016 first quarter meetings. I believe we are in the
people business, the most valuable asset we have. We are striving to have our JTACs consist of three (3) UA members consisting of the Local UA’s Business Manager or their designate, Local Training Coordinator, a Fire Sprinkler Fitter Installer, National UA Training Coordinator and three (3) CASA Contractor members and one (1) CASA Staff. I like to commend and thank all the committee members for giving their time, expertise and input to create the synergies to make the various JTACs effective. Most committees have seen a few changes in personnel through retirements, relocations, etc.... in the past few years. A proven aide to the success of the Local JTAC is working closely with the Provincial Apprenticeship and Training Director and/or their staff members. When time allows their attendance at the Local Meetings allows us to deal in real time with the Apprentices, to monitor their progress through the program and timely tutoring, discipline, advice or other assistance when needed. New Brunswick JTAC have adopted this format with great success. We are in the process of extending invitations to every Provincial Apprenticeship and Training Director through all our JTACs. The area and regional apprentice competitions and Skills Canada have been completed or are scheduled to take place in the next few weeks. Congratulations and thanks to all the competitors that give their time to prepare and study for the event. Big thanks from all the CASA JTACs to the volunteers, judges and sponsors for their hard work, commitment and expertise that make these yearly competitions so successful. Some of the Agenda items addressed at these local meetings:
• Compulsory Certification of the Fire Sprinkler Installer Trade, and the concerns, potential problems and solutions required that comes with this Legislation in provinces with or without this certification.
• Fitter upgrade training. How, when & where?
• Certification of Instructors in NL., Atlantic Canada Harmonization Project
• Instructors at RDC, AB. & Red River College, MB.
• The timely delivery of Block training to Apprentices.
• Cross Connections Certification and Re-certification.
• ITM delivery and future recognition from AHJs. ASTT Certification in BC
• T.D.A.s (Training Delivery Agents) - their responsibilities, funding and delivery dictated by their provincial government.
• Safety training delivery.
• Red Seal criteria
• Manufacturer’s valves, equipment, etc.… Fitter certification training.
• N.O.A. (National Occupational Analysis) Industry review. Curriculum
• L.A.C. & P.A.C.
• Monitoring and Guidance to Apprentices throughout their terms.
We continue to field questions on our processes for Back Flow Cross Connection Certifications and Re-Certifications. We have attached the Ontario JTAC’s Policy and Procedures, all Provincial JTACs have the same procedures. Please don’t hesitate to call with any concerns or questions.
Policy & ProceduresOntario Joint Training & Apprenticeship Committee
Subject: Backflow and Cross Connection Course
Educational Grants
Policy Statement:
The purpose of this fund is to support our journeymen
financially in this training area and to encourage
our contractors to aggressively promote inspection
and testing of Backflow and Cross-Connection
equipment as part of their service. The JTAC will
support journeymen upgrading for Backflow and
Cross Connection Courses by providing a Backflow
and Cross Connection Education Grant Fund.
Procedures:
The following conditions must be met to be eligible
for this grant:
Initial Certification
• Contractor must provide a written
submission to the Training Coordinator to
receive funding approval.
• Written submission, on letterhead, should
identify participants, training facility, and
documentation stating the Contractor has
enough backflow work and proper testing
equipment.
• Course costs shall be paid by the Contractor.
• Education funds will only be paid upon proof
of successful completion of the written and
practical exam.
• Employers will be limited to the number of
applications based on the amount of work
they do in this area. Contractors must be
able to support the journeyman by providing
ample work in this area to remain certified.
• Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) is
the accepted credentialing body.
• Training facilities must be approved by the
OWWA.
• Journeymen will only be eligible for grants
once from the fund for initial certification.
• If block training is involved, the journeyman’s
wages are paid by the employer or some
other arrangement is made and acceptable
to the journeyman.
Re-Certification
• Re-certification must be in compliance with
OWWA requirements.
• Re-certification course will be paid by the
OJTAC after submission of certification
documents and acceptable receipts.
By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
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Codes & Technical Report
By: Jason Ryckman, National Codes and Standards Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Data Analytics for Fire Protection Systems in CanadaI recently attended the 2016 NFPA Suppression
Detection conference, this year, in San Antonio Texas.
While at the conference I attended a new innovative
presentation which I am excited to share with you.
Presented by Nathaniel Lin, NFPA’s new director
of data strategy and analytics, “Big Data Analytics
and Decision Making”. The presentation explained
the need for data analytics to turn raw data into
insights and solutions that can be acted upon. A
quote that interested me was “true analysis, leads
to predictions. It uses the past to predict the future”
this makes sense as this would take the guessing
out of the decision making. I applaud NFPA for hiring
Mr. Lin to work within are industry and showcase the
importance of using data to make change.
In today’s world, data analytics is being used all
around us in areas such as sport, entertainment,
merchandising, emergency services, the medical
industry, and the list goes on and on. The fire and life
safety community is not any different in recognizing
the advantages of data and applying them in all
fascists of fire protection in particular interest to the
fire sprinkler industry would be inspection testing
and maintenance (ITM). One of the biggest questions
I am asked about ITM is: How are frequencies of
an ITM program determined? One way I answer is,
that they are determined by experts in the industry.
But, there may be a better way to determine them
by answering larger questions such as: what data
might inform ITM decisions, how standard data
formats might be developed, what data sources
might be available, and what potential barriers to
data sharing might need to be overcome?
Currently finding quality and usable fire data
in Canada can be difficult. These are just some
examples where I currently find fire data: Provincial
Fire Commissioners/Fire Marshal’s office, National
Research Council of Canada, Canadian Association
of Fire Chiefs (CAFC), Council of Canadian Fire
Marshals and Fire Commissioners (CCFMFC),
University of Fraser Valley, CodeNews.ca, and
FireHall.com. The future of fire data is promising
with organizations such as CAFC, CCFMFC, and with
the collaboration of NFPA creating the National Fire
Information Database. This database will include
the following:
• Establish a single, central database about
Canada’s National Fire Experience.
• Standardize and improve data collection,
methodology, and analysis.
• Link fire data with existing socioeconomic data
sets including health, crime, education, housing,
etc. to provide a level of public safety research
and data that has never been seen before
• Provide Fire Marshals and Chief Fire Officers
with evidence-based research they can use to
provide policy and operational guidance that
respond to trends that currently cannot be
adequately identified.
• Enhance the ability of fire officials to understand
incident dynamics, and actual and potential
threats to public safety.
• Provide a valuable data source for in depth
academic research that can be combined
with incident observations and experiences to
generate new knowledge in the public safety
domain
• Enhance and ensure the ongoing safety of the
public, Canada’s firefighters and other first
responders.
We have just begun to scratch the surface in using
data analytics in the fire sprinkler industry. Today’s
data capabilities will produce useful, ways to guide
our industry to continue the reliability and strategies
of our fire protection systems to the next level.
2015 National Building / Fire Code Latest NFPA Standard EditionsNFPA 13-2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D-2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes
NFPA 13R-2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Low-Rise Residential Occupancies
NFPA 14-2013 Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems
NFPA 20-2013 Installation of Stationary Pumps for
Fire Protection
NFPA 25-2014 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Working with Building Official Associations across CanadaCASA is having continued great success with
educational seminars throughout the country
by connecting with fire sprinkler authorities
involved in the fire sprinkler industry including fire
departments, and most notably building officials.
CASA is delighted to present the Sprinkler System
Plan Review seminar on May 10th and May 11th for
the Yukon Building Officials in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Another potential opportunity may be with the
Building Officials of British Columbia Association to
present seminars at their November conference.
CASA will continue with these successes for the
future by spreading the word and reaching out to
other stakeholders and accomplish our goals to
educate everyone making our industry better and
stronger in the future.
Update - Ontario TSSA Regulations and CSA B139-15 Requirements for Diesel Fire PumpsCASA had a very successful meeting with the
Ontario Fire Marshal’s Emergency Management
Office (OFMEM) and the Ontario Association of
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Fire Chiefs (OAFC) in regards to conflicts with NFPA 20 Standard Installation
of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, CSA B139-15 Installation Code, and
TSSA Regulation for Fuel Burning Equipment. OFMEM agreed with CASA that
the conflicts are a life safety issue and came up with some solutions to the
conflicts such as:
• Dialogue with the CSA B139-15 Standing Committee explaining the life
safety issues and addressing the conflicts with solutions.
• Having internal discussions, to get his support, with possible next steps
including approaching TSSA to discuss and possibly resolve conflicts.
• Communication with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
making them aware of the conflicts in order to solicit their input and support.
OAFC also agreed that conflicts are a life safety issue and commented that the
OAFC will support OFMEM and if required arrange a meeting with Minister David
Orazietti, Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services.
CASA Technical Committee UpdatesCASA would like to congratulate Rick Arsenault on his nomination by Associates
Manufacturer & Suppliers as their technical committee member on the CASA
Technical Committee. Rick Arsenault, P.Eng is a highly motivated professional
engineer dedicated to the fire protection industry for over 15 years. Seeing
a need for competent and professional fire protection system design, Rick
founded his firm R M Arsenault Engineering Inc. (RMAE) in 2009. RMAE
engages exclusively in fire protection engineering and provides services
including fire suppression system design, special hazards system design, code
consulting, project management and a number of other unique services that
individual project needs may dictate. Rick is member of the Society of Fire
Protection Engineers (SFPE), The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
and was recently appointed to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire
Codes for the 2020 code cycle. Rick has been a member of CASA since his
company was incorporated and is honoured to be nominated and appointed
as an AMS representative of the CASA Technical Committee. He looks forward
to contributing his knowledge, experience, resources and affiliations to further
fulfil the mandate of the committee.
Manitoba Announces Care Facilities Building / Fire Codes Changes Manitoba government news release announced on January 19, 2016
implementing changes to the provincial building, and fire codes. Minister Braun
said the changes will affect new construction, including existing buildings
undergoing alteration or change of use. These changes will include automatic
sprinkler systems to be installed in all hospitals, licensed personal care homes
and residential care facilities in Manitoba by Jan. 1, 2026. Smaller residential
care facilities of four clients or less may be exempt, depending on the results of
a risk assessment. The province has committed 7 million for fire sprinkler retrofit
and other fire safety measures over the next year. In addition, the minister said
the province will be investing approximately $2 million to work with fire safety
experts to assess 108 non-profit personal care homes and 76 hospitals and
health centre’s in Manitoba to develop a 10-year plan for implementation. The
review will determine if current systems provide appropriate protection and
look at different options to guide future investments in fire safety and automatic
sprinkler systems. The Office of the Fire Commissioner will also take on a
further review of fire and life-safety requirements for community living facilities
and residential seniors homes not licensed as personal care homes.
Upcoming Live Online Technical Seminars
Below is the list of upcoming Live Online Technical Seminars for the 2016 calendar year.
June 21, 2016 - NFPA 20 Updates and Highlights
Louis Guerrazzi, EIT - Level: Intermediate
The 2016 Edition of NFPA 20 is now available with many updates to the rules for
the design and installation of fire pumps. This seminar will focus on the major
changes including multistage multiport pump criteria, requirements for transfer
switches, and there will be discussions on automatic testing, remote monitoring
and more. This review will assist AHJs and installers alike in updating to the
current material.
CASA members pay a fee of $165 per seminar, while non-members pay a fee
of $325. Please note that when a member purchases 10 seminars or more up
front they receive an additional 30% discount. For more information and to
review the registration form please visit the following link:
http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/news-events/live-technical-seminars/
Upcoming In Class Educational Seminars
Below you will find a list of the upcoming In Class Educational Seminars for the 2016 Calendar year.
Atlantic Canada (City/Province TBD) – Tuesday July 12th – Thursday July 14th
Tuesday July 12th – NFPA 13, 13 R/D, & 14 2013 Edition Updates
Wednesday July 13th – NFPA 13 & 13 R/D Residential Overview
Thursday July 14th – Understanding, Applying, & Enforcing NFPA #25
The cost per seminar is $225 per person. There is a 10% discount when a
company sends three or more persons, and there is an additional 10% discount
when a person attends all scheduled seminars. All attendees receive an
electronic workbook, continental breakfast, and morning and afternoon coffee
breaks. For more information and to gain access to the registration form please
visit the following link
http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/news-events/live-technical-seminars/
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By: Matthew Osburn, National Communications Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
CASA Proud Sponsor of Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Annual ConferenceCASA is proud to partner with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Association as a sponsor at the upcoming Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference in St. John’s, on September 25th - September 28th. CASA will also have the opportunity to meet with key Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs representatives to discuss key technical items in the National Building Code and National Fire Code to potentially identify proposed technical changes that can be submitted to the Canadian Codes Centre. The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference provides an opportunity for CASA staff to meet with numerous Fire Chiefs from across Canada to share information and to answer any questions that a Fire Chief may have regarding the Fire Sprinkler Industry in Canada. The conference allows CASA and the CAFC to share information and identify potential areas or topics where potential change is needed across Canada to help increase the level of life safety for all Canadians.
CASA Proud Sponsor of Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Annual ConferenceThe Ontario Regional Group has once again committed CASA as a sponsor at the 2016 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference to be held in Toronto, ON on May 1st – 3rd. CASA will once again have the honour of introducing two of the key note speakers, exhibiting at the trade show, and speaking with Fire Chiefs across Ontario about the benefits of Fire Sprinkler Systems. The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference provides an opportunity for CASA staff to meet with numerous Fire Chiefs from around Ontario to share information and to answer any questions that a Fire Chief may have regarding the Fire Sprinkler Industry in Ontario and in Canada.
CASA is proud sponsor of Canadian Home Builders Annual ConferenceCASA is proud and honoured to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the Canadian Home Builders
Association Annual Conference which will be held in Kelowna, BC on May 4th – 8th. CASA staff will once again able to have valuable conversations with the prominent Home Builders from across Canada about the importance and effectiveness of residential sprinklers in all residential buildings. The opportunity to meet and speak with Canadian Home Builders and to help address some of their concerns and answer any questions regarding residential sprinkler systems is key to try and identify common ground, and to potentially increase the installation of residential sprinklers in all residential buildings across Canada.
CASA to attend Ontario & Alberta Home Builders Annual Conference’sCASA staff is once again planning for the upcoming 2016 Ontario Home Builders Association Annual Conference which is scheduled for September 18th through September 20th in Collingwood, ON. Additionally, CASA staff is scheduled to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the Alberta Home Builders Association Annual Conference which is scheduled for September 2016 at the Jasper Park Lodge, in Jasper, AB. CASA staff will once again have the opportunity to meet and speak with key Ontario and Alberta Home Builders to discuss and share information about the benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems, and how Ontario and Alberta Home Builders can distinguish themselves as a fire safe home builder.
Fire Sprinkler Installer –Compulsory Certification UpdateOver the past few years CASA has been working hard with our Regional Group Members across the country to try and change the status of the Fire Sprinkler Installer from a “voluntary status” to “compulsory trade status”. As of today the following Province’s have classified the Fire Sprinkler Installer Trade as a compulsory trade;
ManitobaOntarioQuebecNova ScotiaNew Brunswick
**Newfoundland & Labrador**
**The official trade status is still classified as a
voluntary trade, but the Newfoundland & Labrador
Fire Commissioners Office requires Installers &
Inspectors to register with the Fire Commissioners
Officer to demonstrate they have the proper training
and knowledge to install and test fire sprinkler
systems in the Province.**
Alberta
Members of CASA and CASA staff have been
working hard with other industry supporters on
submitting a formal application to the Alberta
Apprenticeship & Industry Training Board requesting
the trade status of the Sprinkler System Installer
trade be reclassified as a compulsory trade. The
group has made a concerted effort to gain a wide
range of support from both CASA and Non-CASA
members, Union and Non-Union contractors as
well as the support from other trades and industry
representatives. The group is optimistic that they
will be able to demonstrate to the Government of
Alberta a wide range of support from industry as
well as demonstrate through statistics and reports
the benefits of reclassifying the Sprinkler System
Installer Trade as a compulsory trade.
Saskatchewan
CASA has also helped work with and support the
Saskatchewan Sprinkler Installer Task Force. The
Saskatchewan Sprinkler Installer Task Force is also
in the process of requesting the reclassification of
the Sprinkler System Installer Trade as a compulsory
certification. The Saskatchewan Sprinkler Installer
Task Force had done a great job of establishing
wide based support for the application, including
two public open houses in Regina and Saskatoon
that helped share information and garner support
for the application of changing the trade status
from voluntary to compulsory trade status. The
two events were well organized and well attended.
Staff of the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board
attended both events and commented on how well
the events were organized and supported.
National Communications Report
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Newfoundland & Labrador
CASA staff have been working with the Director of
Fire Services /Fire Commissioner at Newfoundland
& Labrador to discuss how best to proceed in
regards to the trade status of Fire Sprinkler Installer
in Newfoundland & Labrador. As mentioned above,
Newfoundland & Labrador currently requires that
all installers and inspectors who work on Fire
Sprinkler Systems must be registered with and
approved by the Fire Commissioners Office in
Newfoundland & Labrador. CASA staff will continue
to work with industry supporters, including the Fire
Commissioners Office to determine the best course
of action on this subject.
CASA supports efforts of Progressive Certified Trades Coalition C.A.S.A actively participated and supported
the Progressive Certified Trades Coalition
government lobby day on February 22nd at the
Ontario Legislature. Members of the Progressive
Certified Trades Coalition including staff members
of CASA had the opportunity to speak with
MPP’s of all political parties to speak about the
recommendations in the Tony Dean report on the
Ontario Colleges of Trades. For the most part the
Progressive Certified Trades Coalition supports the
majority of the recommendations made in the Tony
Dean report. However, the Progressive Certified
Trades Coalition has strong concern on three key
recommendations;
• Scopes of Practice
• Enforcement Mechanism
• Trade Designation Applications
The Progressive Certified Trades Coalition is
requesting that the Ontario government conduct
additional consultation with industry stakeholders
to review and address some of the concerns found
in the Tony Dean report before the government
begins to implement any changes with the Ontario
College of Trades. CASA will continue to work with
the Progressive Certified Trades Coalition to help
ensure that these concerns are properly discussed
and addressed before the Ontario Government
implements any changes to the Ontario College of
Trades.
Canadian Home Fire Sprinkler CoalitionThe Canadian Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition will be
meeting again on June 27th in Vaughan, ON. The
Canadian Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition has been
working closely with the HFSC Board of Directors
(USA) and offering input and suggestions to the
creation of a HFSC Canada website. HFSC Canada
is optimistic that the new website will be up and
running for the fall of 2016. The Canadian HFSC
website will utilize many of the excellent educational
materials and brochures currently available on the
HFSC website, however will reference Canadian
statistics and Canadian data. HFSC Canada will
focus on distributing many of the Canadian HFSC
materials to Fire Service personal, Home Builders,
Building and Fire Officials, and consumers about the
benefits of residential fire sprinklers. The Canadian
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition has Canadian
Residential Sprinkler Kits available upon request to
distribute across Canada. If you have a local Fire
Department, Home Builder, or interested consumer
please don’t hesitate to contact Matt Osburn at the
C.A.S.A head office to have a shipment of these
informative kits provided to you.
Additionally, the Canadian Home Fire Sprinkler
Coalition will be helping sponsor a series of Side
by Side Burns this summer and fall across key
locations in Canada in with the support of the
local Fire Department to demonstrate the benefits
of residential sprinkler systems, and how they
dramatically reduce fire fatalities, fire injuries, and
property damage in the event of a fire.
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2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCEMAY 29–31 IN BANFF, AB AT THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS
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2016 Conference ExhibitorsAnvil International
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation
Hydratec Inc.
Lubrizol / BlazeMaster
Fire Sprinkler Systems
LynCar Canada Inc
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System Sensor
Tolco, Eaton’s B-Line Series
Tyco Fire Protection
Victaulic
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Program of EventsFriday, May 27, 2016
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm CASA Long Range Planning Committee
Meeting - Strathcona Room
Saturday, May 28, 2016
7:00 am - 1:00 pm Technical Committee
Meeting - Angus Room
9:00 am -11:00 am Alberta Regional Group
Meeting - Norquay Room
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting - Norquay Room
Sunday, May 29, 2016
7:00 am Shuttle pick-up at hotel for Golf
Scramble at Banff Springs
8:30 am Exhibit room available all day for
set-up - Alhambra Room
5:00 pm Cocktail Welcome Reception,
Brewster Mountview Site
Bus Pick Up at 5:00
(Dress code: Casual “Western Theme”)
Monday, May 30, 2016
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast - Mt. Stephen Hall
7:30 am - 8:30 am Exhibit Viewing - Alhambra Room
8:30 am - 9:00 am Annual General Meeting - Alhambra Room
9:00 am - 9:15 am Break / Exhibit Viewing
9:15 am - 10:00 am Chairman’s Opening Remarks / Awards
9:15 am - 2:15 pm Companion Tour – bus leaves for
Lake Louise Tour & Lunch
10:00 am - 10:45 am Joanne Banfield - Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre
10:45 am - 11:30 am Matthew Osburn - CASA
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch - Mt. Stephen Hall
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Exhibit Viewing - Alhambra Room
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Alan Ward - The Portage Group
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Break / Exhibit Viewing
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Shayne Mintz - NFPA
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Associate Manufacturer/Supplier
Meeting - Alberta Room
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Industry Forum - Alhambra Room
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Social Dinner - Cascade Ballroom
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast - Mt. Stephen Hall
8:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibit Viewing - Alhambra Room
9:00 am - 9:45 am Jason Ryckman - Technical Update
9:45 am - 10:45 am AMS Presentations
10:45 am - 11:00 am Break / Exhibit Viewing
11:00 am - 11:45 am Todd Hirsch - ATB Financial
11:45 am Closing Remarks
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Western Regional Report
I t is an exciting and hopefully game changing time in the west for our Industry. All the months of conference calls, meetings,
organizing events, knocking on doors, creating new relationships, lobbing and focused hard work by our Fire Sprinkler Industry task forces to achieve a Compulsory Trade Certification status of the Fire Sprinkler Installer in Saskatchewan and Alberta may soon pay off. Both task force groups are close to their final submission processes. Thank–you all!
The Western Regional Groups are actively supporting and attending local meetings of the Provincial Trade Contractors Coalitions, Fire Chief Associations, Home Builder Groups & Construction Associations. The Alberta Regional Group volunteers and CASA Staff are attending the 10th Annual Construction Career Expo hosted by the Calgary Construction Association.
Just a thought…In good times and bad…training/upgrading of your staff is always a great investment. To all our valued Members, please continue to attend and support your Regional Group meetings and events, have a voice and share your experiences and knowledge. A big thanks to our AMS/DP Members who attend and support our industry by attending Regional Group meetings. Your input and feedback is priceless.
Hot housing market conditions, competitively priced exports, and a healthy labour market are poised to keep fueling incomes and household spending in British Columbia and maintain the province at the top of our provincial growth rankings in 2016. In the past year, fast-rising home prices across the province and solid hiring gains—most of which were in full-time positions—have bolstered consumers’ confidence and sense of wealth, and we expect such conditions largely to prevail in 2016. The risk of the Vancouver market overheating remains on RBC’s radar screen; however, they believe that the likelihood of a crash is remote in the near term given current momentum. Weak commodity prices and subdued Asian demand have tempered what otherwise would have been a solid performance of export-oriented sectors in
2015; although, a mild expected improvement in conditions for commodities should set the stage for stronger export gains in 2016. Our forecast calls for real GDP to grow at a rate of 2.9% in 2016 and 2.7% in 2017, both little changed from the rate of 2.8% that we estimate for 2015.
The underpinnings of BC’s fiscal situation remain solid, as evidenced by the government tabling its fourth consecutive balanced budget for 2016–17. A better than expected outcome for the 2015–16 fiscal year, led by stronger than anticipated taxation revenues, provided a firm foundation for the three-year fiscal plan that projects budget surpluses of $264 million in 2016–17, $287 million in 2017–18, and $373 million in 2018–19.
Weak commodity prices led to nominal international merchandise trade exports edging upward only slightly in 2015, despite lumber shipments headed south of the border continuing to gain ground. The expiration of the Softwood Lumber Agreement with the US late in 2015 and the effect of the mountain pine beetle infestation in the province’s interior could weigh on lumber shipments in 2016. Nonetheless, we believe that as headwinds from the low commodity price environment diminish, the positive lift to export-oriented sectors stemming from the weak Canadian dollar and strengthening demand from the US will materialize more meaningfully in 2016.
The persistence of low oil prices and downgraded prospects for a turnaround in the energy sector this year prompted us materially to revise our outlook for Alberta. RBC now expects economic activity to contract for a second consecutive year in 2016 by 1.6% following an estimated decline of 1.8% in 2015. Weakness directly related to the downturn in the energy sector will continue to weigh considerably on the province’s economic conditions; however, they expect that such weakness increasingly will spill over to other sectors of the economy. While the outlook for 2017 remains fluid at this stage, they believe that conditions will start to improve and that a modest recovery will begin next year as economic adjustments to lower oil prices make increasing
progress. Strong public-sector hiring helped to offset private-sector layoffs to keep overall employment above year-ago levels in 2015; however, as the unsustainable pace of growth in the former eases and as firms grapple with prevailing crude oil price conditions, additional layoffs are poised to propel overall employment lower in 2016. Consequently, upward pressure on the unemployment rate is likely to persist after the rate surged during 2015 and in January 2016 surpassed the national average for the first time since 1989. Increasing labour market slack was further evident with the number of claimants for employment insurance rising to the highest. Mounting job losses and the knock-on financial hit to households weighed on demand for goods and services, with broad-based declines across a number of retail sales components in 2015. New motor vehicle sales plunged by nearly 25% from year-ago levels in December 2015, and deteriorating labour market conditions are likely to weigh on underlying consumer demand further in 2016. A sharp rise in the outflow of individuals to other provinces is expected to contribute to a slowing in population growth in 2016, which would further weigh on household demand, including the province’s housing market. Existing home sales plunged by 21% in Alberta in 2015, and ongoing depressed conditions are likely to lead to a further decline of 12% in 2016. In turn, homebuilders are expected to curb activity with housing starts projected to fall to 23,700 units in 2016, which would be down by 36% from 2015.
The fiscal situation of the province has deteriorated against a backdrop of weaker than expected crude oil prices, with a 30% drop in ‘black gold’ since the October 2015 budget that has prompted the government to revise its deficit higher for 2015–16 to $6.3 billion from $6.1 billion previously. The upcoming 2016 Alberta budget to be released later this spring is likely to show a further—and potentially substantial—increase in the deficit in 2016–17 relative to 2015–16.
Despite all the gloom in the energy sector, Alberta’s crude oil production is still set to rise through their
By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
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forecast horizon as large-scale oil sands projects continue to come online. RBC Capital Markets equity research expects production will rise to 2.56 million barrels per day in 2016 from 2.36 million barrels per day in 2015, led by rising bitumen output offsetting declines in the production of conventional crude. The much-anticipated resource royalty regime review that was completed in January 2016 left the parameters for oil sands producers largely unchanged.
RBC have lowered their growth expectations for the Saskatchewan economy significantly this year to 1.2% from the 2.5% that we had projected last December. Despite this revision, this would still represent an improvement from the 0.8% decline that they now estimate for 2015, which they also revised marginally relative to the previously estimated -0.6%. The persistence of Saskatchewan’s growth below the national average is in part a reflection of the province being one of the three provinces, along with Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador, most negatively affected by the drop in oil prices. The attendant downward effect on energy production and investment should be even greater in 2016 than we had previously assumed, with oil prices remaining lower for longer. The expected recovery in oil prices in 2017 contributes to both a rebound in the energy sector and overall GDP growth in Saskatchewan to 2.4%.
The weak GDP growth forecast in the province in 2016 is also due to an expected softening in potash production in the province this year. Potash production started 2015 on a strong note with production rising sharply; however, weakening demand and lower potash prices prompted a steady slowing in mining activity during the year that culminated in a major producer shutting down production completely for three weeks in December 2015. The strength at the start of last year was sufficient to send annual production up around 6% in 2015; however, the weaker trend in recent months is expected to persist during the first half of 2016. They expect this will send production downward to 2% in 2016 as opposed to their previous assumption of a rise of 6%. They expect that an increase in demand from a number of key emerging markets will materialize during the second half of 2016 and that will help limit the annual decline. Crop production did not decline as much in 2015 as they had assumed last quarter. Late season rains helped to ease drought conditions, thereby resulting in the volume of the grain harvest holding relatively steady compared to 2014, which was contrary to initial crop estimates indicating declining production. For 2016, their working assumption is a return to normal growing
conditions resulting in grain production rising by 5%. Such an increase in 2016, however, would represent a downward revision from their earlier-expected 10% gain that reflected a recovery from a lower base due to greater drought-related decline in 2015.
Weakening economic conditions in the province are consistent with the provincial unemployment rate trending higher through 2015. From a recent low in the fourth quarter of 2014 of 3.6%, the rate has steadily risen to 5.5% by the final quarter of 2015. This weakening trend can in part be attributed to some slowing in employment growth, although the bigger factor has been a surprising strengthening in labour force growth. Weakness has also been evident in the housing sector with starts dropping to 5,100 units in 2015 from the 8,300 that prevailed in both 2014 and 2013. Our expectation is that starts will total 5,500 this year before recovering modestly in 2017 to 6,500.
RBC expects Manitoba’s economy to grow by 2.2% this year following an expected 1.8% expansion in 2015. Although the 2.2% in 2016 represents a modest pace of growth, it is above the national average of 1.7%. Manitoba is less adversely affected by the slide in oil prices, because energy production constitutes a much smaller component of its economy compared to Saskatchewan and Alberta. Although Manitoba’s industries supplying goods and services to the energy sector have been negatively affected, many other industries are well positioned to benefit from lower oil prices both domestically, from lower energy costs, and externally, from the attendant boost to US growth and weakening Canadian dollar. While admittedly these supportive factors have been slow to materialize, some tentative evidence of such has started to emerge late in 2015. They believe that these supportive factors will intensify and contribute to a strengthening in economic growth in the province both this year to 2.2% and in 2017 to 2.7%.
Nominal export growth in Manitoba, excluding energy and agricultural products, has been quite volatile on a monthly basis during 2015; however, a strengthening trend has been apparent during the last three quarters, with export growth in the fourth quarter of 2015 managing to move upward into double digits. This strengthening trend reflects relatively broad-based gains among a number of components and led by motor vehicles and parts, electronic equipment, and consumer goods.
It has been the case that manufacturing sub-sectors, such as transportation equipment and furniture production, have benefitted from
strengthening export growth; however, during much of 2015, weakening demand from the energy sector in Manitoba’s neighboring provinces has seemingly been weighing on other manufacturing areas, such as fabricated metal production and machinery manufacturing, that have more than offset rising external demand. Encouragingly, the weakness in machinery appeared to ease as the year progressed, particularly in the final quarter of 2015. This helped contribute to growth in overall manufacturing sales turning modestly positive in the fourth quarter, which represented the first quarterly increase in 2015. Our forecast assumes that the strong foreign demand will increasingly offset the weakness emanating from the energy sector, thereby allowing growth in the manufacturing sector to trend modestly higher going forward.
Among Manitoba’s natural resource sectors, the sizeable non-energy mining industry posted a solid increase in production in 2015, which was made possible by a recent expansion in productive capacity. They expect growth in non-energy mining to continue in 2016 albeit at a moderate pace. Meanwhile, the province’s oil production is likely to be cut back significantly in 2016 in the face of oil prices remaining low. They expect agriculture production to continue to increase this year although at a moderate pace of 2% compared to the strong 6% rise that they have estimated for 2015—growing conditions in Manitoba were less adversely affected by the dry weather that hampered harvests in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
The construction sector is expected to provide continued underlying support to growth in the province both this year and next. This expectation mainly reflects expenditure by Manitoba Hydro on two major projects, namely the Bipole III transmission line and the Keeyask generating station. Further support to construction will come from the recent commencement of work on a large commercial and residential development in downtown Winnipeg.
Western Regional Groups Proposed 2016 Meeting Schedule;• BC RG – June 14, 2016, 8am, TLFD #6 Langley
• AB RG – September 22, 2016, 9am, Hampton Inn & Suites, Red Deer
• MB/SK RG – September 20, 2016, 8am, 4 Points Sheraton, Winnipeg Airport, MB
• LRPC – May 27, 2016, 2pm, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB
• BOD – May 28, 2016, 1pm (Lunch served), The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB
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Ontario Regional Report
By: Scott Pugsley, Ontario Regional Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
L et’s start where I left off in 2015. To quote
from the last paragraph of my 2015 annual
report “Work will continue over the next
twelve months to ensure that the interests of the
Ontario Regional Group (ORG) members and CASA
at large are at the forefront of our activities so that
we can continue to forge stronger “partnerships”
and “finally” end any fire related deaths in Ontario.”
We set out on an ambitious plan in 2015-2016 and
we have achieved many of our goals. With both
increased involvement and a renewed focus on
education, we were able to work with our partners to
increase public awareness regarding fire sprinklers
on many different levels. By directly engaging
the Fire Chiefs and Fire Prevention Officers at a
provincial level, the Ontario Regional Group (ORG)
was able to host some of the largest and highest
profile side-by-side fire sprinkler demonstrations in
Canadian history. A total of fourteen demonstrations
were conducted in the fall months with several
also occurring earlier in the summer. With the
connections made within the Ontario Association
of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), Ontario Municipal Fire
Prevention Officers Association (OFMPOA), and with
both Georgian College and Seneca College, we were
not only able to support their Fire Prevention Week
(FPW) events, we were able to get the message that
“fire sprinklers save lives” out to entire communities
and two of the largest college campuses in Ontario.
The significance of the burn demonstrations to help
shape public opinions regarding the importance
of fire safety, and how fire sprinklers play a large
role in protecting both life and property, will be
something to build upon during 2016.
The efforts of forging stronger partnerships has
also been rewarded in the shape of the first Fire
Sprinkler Summit to be hosted by the OAFC with
partnerships from the Ontario Fire Marshals Public
Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC), NFPA and CASA-ORG.
This summit to be held in June will bring together
some of the largest fire sprinkler advocates in North
America to address the building and development
communities within Ontario to create a platform for
information exchange and the eradication of myths
regarding fire sprinklers within the residential
construction market place. The “Give and Take”
support model used within the above noted groups
has worked very well in 2015, and the fruits of
this work will become evident during the 2016
Sprinkler Summit and even more with the help from
the Toronto Blue Jays. During this year’s “Swing
into Fire Safety” Campaign, members of the team
will be holding fire sprinklers alongside smoke
detectors in the event banners, trading cards and
other marketing pieces. These are all very positive
items for the promotion of our industry, and should
help to raise awareness of the positive benefits of
having fire sprinklers protect us. Additionally, within
the FMPFSC, a fire sprinkler standing committee
has been formally requested to ensure that the fire
sprinkler message is continually emphasised along
with the messages of smoke and CO detectors.
The work within our brother and sister associations
at the Canadian Fire Alarm Associations (CFAA)
and Canadian Fire Safety Associations (CFSA) has
also been helpful in aligning our goals with theirs
in regards to training and education. In both cases,
each group will be focusing on seminars within
their respective disciplines and if/when the need
arises for support, we now have a direct way to tap
into each other’s education programs to provide
joint events rather than to create something from
scratch. The efforts of the Prompt Payment Ontario
(PPO) group do continue at a slower pace than
expected. However, with careful planning with the
reaction to the Reynolds report, additional support
is expected to be gained over the coming year. As
a reminder, the PPO group plans to resurrect parts
of the previous Bill 69 with the hopes to have some
type of Prompt Payment Legislation put forward
within Government by year end.
With a look to the summer of 2016, the ORG has
the stage set for the 24th annual charity golf
tournament. With much of the planning completed
already, the hope is that the event will continue to
grow in size and yield an even larger donation for
the Camp Bucko and Sick Kids Hospital foundations.
As a reminder to our members, we must ensure
that we have February 2nd, 2017 marked on our
calendars, as this is the date that the Ontario
College of Trades (OCOT) reclassification of
the Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer trade
classification from voluntary to be compulsory will
take effect. More information regarding how this is
to be enforced and policed on site will be shared
in the future via ORG meetings, the group’s home
page, and within the OCOT website itself. With the
OCOT certification requirements, along with several
new public education programs in development, our
continued goal is to reduce fire-related deaths and
injuries in Ontario. With an aging population and
stock of un-sprinklered buildings, this goal is a tall
one, however, with continued efforts like in 2015 we
can certainly make a difference as we strengthen
our regional group and association simultaneously.
The timing of this year’s CASAnotes ORG report will
also mark the end of my two year part-time contract
with CASA. During these past two years I have had
the privilege of continuing many of my long standing
relationships with our CASA membership, our Board
of Directors and CASA staff. I would like to sincerely
thank everyone for their support and trust in being
your Ontario Regional Group Manager for the last
two years, and wish for only the best to come for the
entire association in 2016 and beyond.
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Atlantic Regional Report
By: Joe Young, Atlantic Regional Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
A s stated in the last “QR” Nova Scotia has
a problem of a shrinking labour force
especially in Cape Breton. In Halifax
Regional Municipality (HRM) at the present time
there are in excess of sixty six high-rise apartment
complexes either planned, approved or under
construction. New Brunswick and Newfoundland &
Labrador are in a slow time with no sign of boom
in the near future. So much depends on the oil and
gas industry.
Plans are under way for a side by side burn in Truro,
Nova Scotia for mid-September, which will be held
in conjunction with a display that Truro and the
surrounding Fire Departments put on for the general
public. Also Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Fire
Prevention have expressed an interest in a live burn.
This is still work in progress.
In relation to the side by side burn held last fall in
New Brunswick, the Atlantic Regional Group gave
the NBCC a donation of $1,000.00 for 4 bursaries
as they had provided the material and labour to
construct the two pods used in the side by side
burn. The bursaries were presented at an award
ceremony by Jean-Marc Leblanc to NBCC Moncton
Carpentry (2) students and NBCC Moncton Civil
Engineering Technology (2) students.
All the Atlantic Provinces are facing a down turn in
new large construction projects. Budgets for the
provinces have been tabled with NL facing increases
in Gas, Income and corporate tax, along with HST
are all rising and a new “temporary tax” has also
been enacted. New Brunswick has increased the
HST while Nova Scotia has very little increases. No
startling announcement for any large projects in any
provinces in the near future.
It is hoped that by the end of April a formal application
will be forwarded to the Newfoundland & Labrador
Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board.
This has been in the works for some time now, and
with the new Government and Department Heads in
place we feel that the time is right.
The time for our CASA conference has rolled around
again and I look forward to welcoming and seeing
everyone there in beautiful Banff.
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What's NTCCC Prompt Payment Summit and Advocacy Day Highlights Support for Federal Prompt Payment LegislationGroup Pushes for Increased Efficiency in Government’s Historic Infrastructure Investments
April 21st, 2016 (OTTAWA)—The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada
(NTCCC) held the 2016 Prompt Payment Summit from April 17th-20th in Ottawa,
following in the footsteps of the successful summit held in 2015. The event
engaged trade contractor associations and observers from across the country to
discuss the urgent need for Federal prompt payment legislation and to discuss
the progress that has been made provincially. This year, the event was capped
off by an advocacy and awareness push on Parliament Hill where attendees met
with nearly 40 Parliamentarians and senior ministerial advisors to discuss the
issue of payment delays in Canada’s construction sector. Meetings focused on
generating support for Bill S-224, the ‘Canada Prompt Payment Act’, a landmark
piece of legislation for the construction industry, recently tabled by Manitoba
Senator Don Plett.
“Payment delays in construction don’t just affect our members”, said Richard
McKeagan, NTCCC Director and CEO of the Mechanical Contractors Association
of Canada. “The lack of prompt payment legislation is hurting small businesses,
preventing job growth, and limiting apprenticeship access across the country.”
Trade contractors play a vital role in the construction industry, performing well
over 80% of the work in the sector. Despite this, they regularly face cash flow
problems stemming from parties who add undue delays to the payment process.
This has limited the number of contractors who can bid on projects. As a result,
governments end up paying more for their infrastructure projects. Delays also
limits employment and apprenticeship opportunities, and have forced many
small businesses into bankruptcy. The summit allowed trade contractors to
share cases from across Canada in which delayed payments resulted in small
business failures. Attendees agreed that, while awareness is much higher than
in previous years, now is the time for the government to take action.
“We were thrilled to have Senator Plett table Bill S-224 this month, which would
enact Federal legislation in support of prompt payment,” added McKeagan.
“This Bill supports small businesses and employment in the trades in Canada,
and underlines the principle that people who do good work deserve to be paid
in a timely manner.” The Bill concerns contracts where the Federal government
is the owner, which encompasses a large number of construction projects in
Canada. It follows Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, The
United States federally and virtually every U.S. State who have already enacted
prompt payment legislation. Canada has been an outlier for many years.
“NTCCC Representatives received overwhelmingly positive feedback from
Parliamentarians who are looking forward to supporting the Canada Prompt
Payment Act as it moves through the Senate and House of Commons,” said
John Blair, Executive Director of the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association.
“Parliamentarians demonstrated strong knowledge about the need for this
legislation, and many affirmed their support because this is the right thing to
do.”
The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) was established in
2004 to provide an organized forum for Canada’s national trade organizations to
share information, resources, and to collaborate on issues that are of common
interest to all. The membership is currently comprised of: Canadian Roofing
Contractors Association, Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association, Canadian
Masonry Contractors Association, Canadian Electrical Contractors Association,
Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, Interior Systems Contractors
Association, Thermal Insulation Association of Canada, Heating Refrigeration
and Air-Conditioning Institute of Canada-Contractors Division, Sheet-Metal
Contractors Association, and the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
For more information please contact:
Rob LeForteDirector of Government Relations and Campaigns
613-233-8906
FPPI Butterfly Valves Now Available In Additional Sizes:Carlsbad, CA -- Fire Protection Products, Inc. (FPPI) is pleased to announce it has added two new items to its popular line of
Butterfly Valves: the 1¼” Grooved Butterfly Valve and the 1½” Grooved Butterfly Valve. Together with the already established
2” and 2½” Grooved Butterfly Valves, FPPI now offers four different sizes to meet the diverse requirements of modern fire
sprinkler systems. All FPPI Butterfly Valves are UL/ULc Listed and FM Approved (1” size is UL Listed and FM Approved).
“At FPPI, we constantly strive for complete customer satisfaction. In the past, our customer service team has frequently
received requests for Grooved Butterfly Valves in these sizes, and now we are happy to be able to fulfill them.” says Patrick
Dickey, Director of Sales at FPPI. “The news sizes are a great addition to our line of Butterfly Valves and one step further towards a product line that covers every
need for the fire sprinkler contractor.”, he continues.
For more information got to www.fppi.com.
FPPI introduces 24 Volt Alarm BellsCarlsbad, CA -- Fire Protection Products, Inc. (FPPI) has added two new alarm bells to its range of Fire Alarm Bells and Accessories.
The 24VDC bells are designed for low voltage systems which are common throughout the eastern United States and Canada and
available in two sizes – 6” and 10”.
Like the 120 Volt versions, the 24VDC bells are UL listed and available in a red finish and can be used to signal flow within a fire
sprinkler system or tampering with a monitored valve. Each bell provides 4 wire connectivity for through-wiring to additional
devices. FPPI also offers a complete range of Fire Alarm Bell Accessories to complete the installation, including ABS Bell Back
Boxes, Bell Guards and 911 Bell Signs.
For more information on FPPI Alarm Bells, Accessories and the complete product line, please go to www.fppi.com.
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What's NewTyco Announces The Next Generation Butterfly ValveMore compact, more efficient and more effective with pure performance
LANSDALE, Pa., USA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Tyco Fire
Protection Products, a division of Tyco (NYSE: TYC)
and a global leader in fire suppression technologies,
introduces the BFV-300 Butterfly Valve. The BFV-300
is now a lighter, more compact design that allows
for more efficient installation, easier operation and
better long-term performance.
New unique features of the valve make it smaller,
lighter and easier to install and service. Tapping
boss locations save time by allowing for quick
upstream direct connection to a deluge valve and
downstream connection of additional components,
or drainage for dry maintenance. The traveling nut
gearbox features a single moving part, allowing for
a smaller, more compact design that is easier to
handle, install and operate. On average, the gearbox
is 50% smaller than conventional gearboxes and
contributes to the creation of up to 40% lightweight
than traditional butterfly valves on the market. The
BFV-300 also features a QR code printed on the
gearbox cover for instant on-site access to digital
on-line product information by scanning the code
with a smart device.
“The new BFV-300 Butterfly Valve was created to
be everything you need in a lighter, more compact
package,” said Gerhard Jonkeren, Global Product
Manager at Tyco Fire Protection Products. “We’ve
evolved the gearbox to provide greater ease of
installation and operation compared to conventional
valves. The features incorporated into the butterfly
valve, as two tapping bosses, make it easier to
operate and better for long-term performance.”
Other features of the BFV-300 include a grooved
or wafer connection for installation on a range of
systems, and supervisory open and closed options
– supervisory open to isolate the alarm valve, or
supervisory closed for use in a by-pass system.
Additionally, the valve is 100% silicon free and
available in sizes from 2” to 12” (DN50 – DN300).
The BFV-300 is also fully approved globally for
greater assurance. The new BFV-300 is the next
generation butterfly valve.
For additional information regarding Tyco’s BFV-300
Butterfly Valve, please visit www.Tyco-Fire.com/
BFV-300.
Viking Offers New Residential 3.0 K Factor Horizontal Sidewall SprinklerHastings, Michigan, USA – The Viking Corporation,
a global leader in fire protection and life safety
systems, announces the availability of a new
3.0 (43) K-factor residential horizontal sidewall
sprinkler, Model VK479. This newest addition to
Viking’s leading Freedom® residential line provides
low flow requirements at smaller areas of coverage,
making it a good choice for residential sprinkler
systems where the available water supply is limited.
The new Model VK479 sprinkler is cULus Listed with
low flow and pressure requirements for coverage
areas up to 16 ft x 16 ft (4,9 m x 4,9 m). The new
sprinkler is the third 3.0 K-factor residential model
offered by Viking; also available are the Model
VK470 pendent sprinkler and the Model VK488 flat
plate concealed pendent sprinkler.
In addition to providing the low flow requirements
needed where water supplies are restricted,
these small K-factor sprinklers can also provide
flexibility for high-rise residential sprinkler systems.
Specifically, when used in combination with larger
K-factor sprinklers, the 3.0 K-factor models can
help limit over-discharge into adjacent small areas
such as entryways and bathrooms.
The new VK479 sprinkler has a ½ in (15 mm) NPT
thread size and a temperature rating of 155°F
(68°C). In addition to several standard finishes, a
durable ENT plating (Nickel PTFE) is available. The
ENT finish is cULus Listed for use in areas subject
to corrosion, such as exposed installations near the
ocean.
• JTAC reserves the right to use the least
expensive course.
• Card holder is responsible for any additional
costs, i.e. Registration Fee collected by the
OWWA.
Date: June 2005
Revised: December 8, 2011
Proposed Meeting dates for our JTACs:• National JTAC, June 21, 2016, Local 488,
Edmonton, AB, 1pm
• BC JTAC, September 27, 2016, UA Local 170,
BC, 1pm
• AB JTAC, September 28, 2016, Local 488,
Edmonton, 9am
• SK JTAC, September 29, 2016, Local 179
Training Center, Saskatoon, 9am
• MB JTAC, September 30, 2016, 4 Points
Sheraton Winnipeg Airport, 8am
• ON JTAC, June 29, 2016, Local 853, Markham,
8am
• NS JTAC, May 17, 2016, Local 56, Halifax, 9am
• NL JTAC, May 18, 2016, Local 740, Mount Pearl,
9am
• NB JTAC, May 19, 2016, Crowne Plaza,
Fredericton, 10am
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What's Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation Appoints New Technology and Technical Support StaffStandish, Michigan (March, 2016) – Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation recently
announced the addition of two key product development and technical support
roles. Kevin Maughan has been appointed Senior Manager, New Technologies,
and Gordon Farrell has joined Globe as Technical Services Manager.
Kevin Maughan: Mr. Maughan joins Globe with 29
years’ experience in the fire protection industry as a
designer, technical support staffer, and manager of a
technical support team. Throughout his career, Kevin
has been instrumental in supporting the adoption
of new technologies such as Specific Application
Attic Protection, ceiling-only storage protection, and
advancing the adoption of newer technologies which
are now commonplace in our industry. Kevin has been a member of the NFPA
24 Committee as well as NFPA 14 and 80A. He has also been a member of the
NFSA Engineering and Standards (E&S) Committee.
In the newly-created role of Senior Manager, New Technologies for Globe
Sprinkler, Kevin will be coordinating efforts of Globe’s Research and Development
Team, New Technologies, and Technical Support.
“Kevin brings a unique balance of practical application and conceptual
experience to Globe,” commented Director of New Technologies Stephen Meyer.
“I know Globe customers will enjoy working with him as much as I do.”
Kevin resides in Providence, Rhode Island with his wife, Candi. The Maughans
have 2 children: Erin and Ryan.
Gordon Farrell: Globe’s Technical Services Manager,
Gordon Farrell comes to Globe with 30 years of industry
experience in purchasing, service sales, training and
technical support. Not only will Mr. Farrell provide
technical and specification support to Contractors,
AHJs and Engineers, he is also actively engaged in
new product development and creation of technical
literature.
“We’ll be making full use of Gordon’s classroom and field training experience as
well,” Ted Archibald, Director of Engineering noted, “we’re thrilled to have him
as a member of the Globe family.”
Gordon resides in New Hampshire with his wife, Caryn. The Farrells have
3 children, daughters Sarah and Colleen, and son Sean. Mr. Farrell is NICET
certified in Water Based Systems Layout and Inspection and also Testing of
Water-Based Systems, and just completed a term as Technical Committee
Member on NFPA-25.
“I have always respected the technical expertise of these two – even as
competitors,” said Globe President Steven Worthington, ” I am honored to have
Kevin and Gordon as part of the Globe team.”
About Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer of
fire suppression sprinklers, valves and accessories. Produced in Michigan,
USA, Globe products are sold worldwide through a network of Independent
Distribution Partners.
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation Introduces 5.6K Interstitial Combustible Sprinklers.Standish, Michigan (March, 2016) – Globe Fire
Sprinkler Corporation recently announced the
addition of Interstitial Combustible Specific
Application Upright Sprinklers.
The Globe Model IC sprinkler is a quick response,
upright, specific application sprinkler designed
to protect Light Hazard combustible concealed
spaces as required by NFPA 13. The Globe model
IC is cULus Listed, and is available in temperature
ratings of 175°F (79°C) and 200°F (93°C).
The Globe Model IC may be installed in both Steel
and CPVC systems, with best-in-class design
characteristics including:
• Protects up to 60" high spaces
• 16' Maximum Spacing for all construction types
and depths
• Up to 256 ft2 maximum coverage area
• 6' Minimum Spacing
"The Globe Model IC sets a new standard for the
protection of combustible concealed spaces,"
commented Globe Engineering Director Ted
Archibald. "I think you will find this to be a welcome
addition to our growing line of fire protection
products."
John Edward "Jack" PriestOctober 29, 1927 - April 17, 2016
Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Gwyneth.
Loving father of Paul and his wife Karen, Susan, Tom and his wife Kelly. Jack (Popsie), grandfather to Nicole (Daniel), Trevor (Lindsay),
Chris (Alexandra) and Stephanie (Cody). Brother of Kathelyn, Marion and predeceased by Gordon, Paul and Joan. Sadly missed by his
many nieces and nephews. Jack was the President and Chairman of Vipond Fire Protection Inc. until his retirement in 1997. Friends
may call at the Turner & Porter “Peel” Chapel 2180 Hurontario St., Hwy 10 N. of QEW on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1 pm. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer
Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
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What's NewNational Fire Equipment Ltd. acquires the operations of Pipco Industrial Supplies Ltd. British ColumbiaNational Fire Equipment Ltd. is pleased to announce the purchase of Pipco Industrial Supplies Ltd. effective February 1, 2016.
Established in 1987 with locations in Burnaby and Chilliwack BC, Pipco Industrial Supplies Ltd. is a leading full service fire protection distributor with focus on residential, commercial and industrial fire protection products including fire sprinklers, pipe, valves and fittings.
The recent acquisition of Pipco will allow National Fire Equipment Ltd. to expand the company’s distribution network in the region making National Fire - Pipco the largest provider of fire protection
products in the BC market place.
National Fire Equipment is a privately owned Canadian company, established in 1959, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The company was initially focused on the marketing and servicing of fire extinguishers and related products. Since its establishment in 1959, National Fire Equipment has evolved into the leading fire equipment manufacturer and supplier in North America. Through tactical acquisitions and strategic expansion, National Fire Equipment has significantly expanded the organization geographically with locations in most major centers across Canada.
National Fire Equipment has expanded its export markets with products supplied to projects around the world including South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the Far Eastern countries.
The company’s services include: steel pipe pre-fabrications services; assistance with fire protection system design to NFPA and local code requirements; fire hose testing and repairs as well as fire hose nozzle testing, maintenance and repairs.
National Fire Equipment Ltd. and Pipco Industrial Supplies Ltd. are looking forward to continued growth in the fire protection markets working with its valued customers and suppliers.
Victaulic Introduces FireLockTM Installation-Ready™ Fittings New innovative technology for the fire protection market reduces installation time, increases productivity and jobsite safety
EASTON, Pa. – Victaulic, the world’s leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining and fire protection systems, introduces the new FireLockTM Installation-Ready™ Fittings (No. 101 90° Elbow, 102 Tee and 103 45° Elbow). Designed for fire protection systems, the fittings require less fasteners, resulting in faster, simpler installation while maintaining a safe and efficient jobsite.
The simplicity of the FireLock EZ™ Rigid Coupling – Style 009N, combined with the convenience of a single-unit design solution, Victaulic FireLock Installation-Ready™ Fittings provide fast, easy pipe connections with no need to disassemble. Standard grooved pipe and accessories are joined by simply pushing the Installation-Ready elbow onto the pipe and tightening three bolts, versus the standard four, therefore removing prep and lifting of two additional steps; installing in less than half the time of conventional fittings.
Victaulic FireLock Installation-Ready Fittings reduce the number of parts on a jobsite, minimizing the jobsite inventory and material handling by reducing the number of times the sprinkler fitter needs to go up and down the lift or ladder. In addition to less parts, the Installation-Ready fittings have no loose parts to drop or lose minimizing jobsite inventory and material handling on-site, therefore reducing the risk of personnel injury.
“Victaulic’s FireLock Installation-Ready Couplings revolutionized the planning and implementation of fire protection systems where safety, installation speed, efficiency and reliability are dominant,” said Susan Schierwagen, Victaulic Director of Couplings and Suppression Systems. “Installation-Ready fittings are the logical next step for our customers in the advancement of the technology’s innovation. Because the new one piece FireLock Installation-Ready Fittings require fewer steps to install, the result is consistently faster pipe joints, and up to 75% less jobsite inventory, allowing contractors to optimize crew size and to better manage their labor
risks, making it an overall more reliable solution.”
Victaulic FireLock Installation-Ready Fittings No. 101, 102, 103 are available in 1 ¼ - 2 ½ inch/DN32-DN65 sizes.
For more information please visit www.victaulicfire.com or www.firelockfittings.com to request a demo.
AGF Manufacturing’s CORRinSITE™ Corrosion MonitorsAGF Manufacturing has developed the CORRinSITE™ Corrosion Monitors to address the increase of corrosion related failures in both wet and dry fire protection systems. The CORRinSITE™ Corrosion Monitor is a new, reliable monitoring tool designed to measure wall loss under real world conditions.
Corrosion is a continuous and virtually unstoppable process. It can cost millions in damages, disable safety equipment and put lives at risk. Unchecked corrosion can develop into major failures that lead to greater overall damage and higher overall cost. Early detection is critical to fast response and allows for more effective intervention methods.
AGF’s CORRinSITE™ provides an inexpensive and foolproof method to monitor for hidden corrosion problems in any fire protection system; it is easy to install and maintenance-free. It is incorporated directly into the sprinkler piping system where it is subject to the same conditions as the pipe. As the pipe corrodes, the monitor corrodes. When the monitor corrodes beyond its limit, moisture penetrates the sealed chamber and transforms the white sight glass to a fluorescent orange color indicating a corrosion problem and need for further investigation.
The CORRinSITE™ comes in two models and various sizes. The CORRinSITE™ Model 7700 In-Line Pipe
Corrosion Monitor is suitable for new construction and retrofitting into existing fire protection systems. It is available in schedule 10 or 40, black steel or galvanized pipe.
The CORRinSITE™ Model 7800 Mechanical Tee Corrosion Monitor is easily retrofitted into existing fire protection systems and is available with a painted red or galvanized steel mechanical tee.
Don’t leave your fire protection systems exposed, and don’t wait for an emergency to start thinking about safeguarding against corrosion problems. To learn more about AGF’s corrosion monitors and other innovative product lines, call 610-240-4900 or visit www.testandrain.com.
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The most specified nonmetallic fire sprinkler system in the world is BlazeMaster® Pipe & Fittings.
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blazemaster.comTo speak with a piping systems consultant, call 855.735.1431
HIGHEST PEER PRESSURE RATINGS
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2016 InducteesHarry Jonker 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Constant
(Calgary, Alberta)Jim McCrum 1984 Wormald / Grinnell (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Lorne Zallas 1985 Automatic / Grinnell (Edmonton, Alberta)Lawrence Dudar 1986 Automatic / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta)
2015 InducteesLarry Humphries 1982 Vipond Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Dave Barley 1983 Barley Sprinkler (Moncton, New Brunswick)Dave Heaps 1983 Upper Valley (Chilliwack, British Columbia) Ian Milne 1984 Wormald Fire Systems Inc
(Mississauga, Ontario)
2014 InducteesJames (Jim) Lewell 1979 Eastward Sprinkler
(Dartmouth, Nova Scotia)Denny Featherstonehaugh 1980 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)David Pannabaker 1981 Adam Clark Ltd (Hamilton, Ontario)Mel Farren 1982 Bennett & Wright / Vipond Inc.
(Toronto, Ontario)
2013 InducteesR. Flanagan 1977 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)L. Fronczak 1980 Grinnell Fire Protection (Toronto, Ontario)M. Broom 1982 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)R. Chidwick 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Wormald
Fire Systems / Chidwick Fire Systems (Brechin, Ontario)
2012 InducteesK. Morgan 1974 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)A. Cooke 1975 Automatic Sprinkler Ltd
(Burnaby, British Columbia)J. Paquette 1975 Viking Fire Protection Ltd.
(Montreal, Quebec)A. Charbonneau 1975 A.C. Safety Fire Services Ltd.
(St. Leonard, Quebec)
2011 InducteesD. Brown 1971 Roberts Sprinkler Ltd (Montreal, Quebec)K. Graham 1972 Grinnell Fire Protection / Viking Fire
Protection (St. John, New Brunswick) / (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
P. Van Gaalen 1972 Viking Fire Protection (Vancouver, British Columbia)
G. Ouellette 1973 Rockwood Fire Protection (Montreal, Quebec)
2010 InducteesA Simmons 1969 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)P.E. Vincent 1969 Scotia Sprinklers (Halifax, Nova Scotia)J. Murray 1970 Grinnell Co. of Canada Ltd.
(Edmonton, Alberta)R. Duncan 1970 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)
2009 InducteesF. Bottomley 1965 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)B.G. Edwards 1966 Viking Automatic Sprinkler Ltd.
(Toronto, Ontario)G.E. Mansell 1966 FYR - Fyter Company of Canada
Ltd. (Bramalea, Ontario)William Clark 1967 Canadian Automatic Sprinkler
Association (Toronto, Ontario)W.G. Miller 1968 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of
Canada (Montreal, Quebec)
2008 InducteesR. Robillard 1962 H.G. Vogal Co. (Canada) Ltd.W. Wilkinson 1962 Connolly & Twizell (Sprinklers) Ltd.C. Steine 1962 First C.A.S.A. Recording
Secretary (Toronto, Ontario)J.H. Bates 1963 Worcester - Rockwood Ltd.
(Montreal, Quebec) First Chairman of Membership & Nominations Committee
A. Jurisson 1964 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia) One of First Trustees of Fire Sprinkler Pension Plan
2007 InducteesJ.H. Petit 1941 Dominion Sprinkler Co. (Montreal. PQ)R.W. Higginson 1947 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada
(Montreal)H.C. Jockel 1956 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Montreal) O. Long 1957 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Toronto)J.D. Howes 1958 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto)J. Priest 1958 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)W.A. Hewines 1959 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto) C Height 1959 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto) W.J. Clark 1960 Adam Clark Limited (Hamilton, Ontario)A.M. Jones 1961 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Vancouver)R.L. Milne 1961 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada
(Montreal)G.Vipond 1961 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)
Hall of Fame Inductees
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. Safer. Smarter Tyco.Copyright © 2016 Tyco Fire Products LP. All rights reserved
Storage and distribution facilities are evolving. So are the challenges you face when protecting them. That’s why Tyco is leading the way with solutions designed to help optimize protection for sites with narrower aisles, greater heights, and a changing array of commodities and packaging. Tyco solutions include the highest ceiling-only protection with ESFR sprinklers, low install cost with EC sprinklers, and industry leading valves, all with pure performance.
To find out how we can help future-proof your storage protection, contact your Tyco representative or visit www.tyco-fire.com/Storage.
Greater Challenges.Smarter Solutions.
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