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Welcome to Volume 7, Issue 2 of USAutomatic Sprinkler FlashPoint News. Our enewsletter is a free quarterly publication that focuses on brief, but useful information about the fire protection industry. We highlight new products, innovations, and code changes that affect fire protection.
U.S. Automatic Sprinkler Corporation recently held our quarterly workshop for our service and inspection customers. We reviewed and discussed inspection and testing requirements outlined in NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Suppression Systems as they relate to wet and dry sprinkler systems. Jeff Lukemeyer of Peerless Pump discussed fire pump design and inspection and we reviewed annual functional testing requirements for fire alarm systems as outlined in NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
When was the last time anyone in your facility received training on your fire suppression and detection systems? Is your team operating on facts or tribal knowledge? Let U.S. Automatic Sprinkler enhance your education, potentially increasing safety. Please visit our website for more information!
The Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission has adopted the 2006 Edition of the International Fire and Building Code. These new codes are developed and published by the International Code Council and will take effect June 16, 2008; once in effect they will be referenced as the Indiana Fire Code, 2008 Edition (675 IAC 22-2.4) and the Indiana Building Code, 2008 Edition (675 IAC 13-2.5). The new codes are available for purchase on-line from the International Code Council by visiting their website at www.iccsafe.org. The Indiana amendments to these codes can be downloaded free by visiting the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website at www.state.in.us/dhs.
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The Fire Sprinkler industry, through no fault of its own, is being affected by a major change in the way water damage claims are being handled by insurance companies and property owners. Since over 90% of sprinkler contractors' General Liability claim dollars are from water damage, the impact of this increased cost has driven contractor insurance rates to all time highs, with more increases expected.
Insurance companies writing fire sprinkler contractors are dealing with many issues.
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From time to time "do-it-yourself" articles or kits appear that encourage consumers to install their own automatic fire sprinkler systems. The American Fire Sprinkler Association STRONGLY DISCOURAGES the installation of fire sprinkler systems by people who have not been trained in the proper installation of fire sprinklers. Fire sprinklers should always be installed in accordance with standards of the National Fire Protection Association using approved and/or listed materials. Fire sprinklers protect lives and property.
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