Fire sprinkler

Conor Expands into Savannah Market with Development of Southeast Gateway

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Savannah metropolitan area, Savannah, Georgia, Savannah station, Savannah River

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Conor is pleased to announce its expansion into the Savannah, Georgia, industrial market with the development of Southeast Gateway.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Conor is pleased to announce its expansion into the Savannah, Georgia, industrial market with the development of Southeast Gateway.
  • To read more from Brian Quigley on the Savannah market, click here .
  • The development will incorporate a 1,005,000-square-foot cross-dock building and an 184,000 single-load facility, both of which can be divided to accommodate two tenants.
  • The design-build team of Ware Malcomb and McShane Construction Company are providing comprehensive architectural and construction services for Southeast Gateway.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Naples Fire Protection

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Active fire protection, Fire suppression, Building engineering, Fire protection, Pye, Fire sprinkler

ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety ("Pye-Barker Fire") is proud to announce that it has acquired Naples Fire Protection ("Naples Fire"), an innovative fire protection company headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida.

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  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety ("Pye-Barker Fire") is proud to announce that it has acquired Naples Fire Protection ("Naples Fire"), an innovative fire protection company headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida.
  • Founded in 1997, Naples Fire is a full-service fire sprinkler and fire alarm company.
  • What really attracted us to Pye-Barker was the genuine appreciation they had for Naples Fire Protection, our values and commitment to our community."
  • Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading provider of fire and life safety protection services, with over 90 locations spanning the Continental US and headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Asurio President Top Myers Inducted Into National Fire Sprinkler Association Hall of Fame

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Firefighting, Active fire protection, Fire suppression, Fire, Fire protection, Fire sprinkler, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Sprinkler, Sprinkler fitting, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition

BOULDER, Colo., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurio, Inc. ( www.asurio.com ), developers of the BirdDog Life Safety Inspection & Data Collection System, today announced that Asurio President Top Myers has been inducted into the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Hall of Fame.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurio, Inc. ( www.asurio.com ), developers of the BirdDog Life Safety Inspection & Data Collection System, today announced that Asurio President Top Myers has been inducted into the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Hall of Fame.
  • The National Fire Sprinkler Association introduced the Fire Sprinkler Hall of Fame in 1989 as a way of commemorating individuals who have contributed substantially to the fire sprinkler industry or to the efforts of NFSA in promoting fire life safety.
  • He has served on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25 committee since the day it was founded more than 30 years ago.
  • Mr. Myers is a life member of both the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Fire Sprinklers and A Closed Door Save Children From Fire

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Active fire protection, Firefighting, Occupational safety and health, Safety, Fire suppression, Firefighter, Fire sprinkler, Fire, Smoke detector

Without fire sprinklers this would have been a tragedy that firefighters faced instead of a save.

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  • Without fire sprinklers this would have been a tragedy that firefighters faced instead of a save.
  • This was a great example of the combination of smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, firefighters and the closing of a door.
  • This save validatesthatsynthetic furnishingslike this sofacancreateasignificant amountof smoke, even when fire sprinklers are presentand controlling the fire, addedStephen Kerber, vice president, research and director, FSRI.
  • Lakeland Fire Department provided a great narrative ofthelife-saving impact that fire sprinklers coupled with a closed door can make!

Home Fire Sprinkler Week is May 16th - May 22nd

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Firefighting, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Safety, Piping, Plumbing, Safety equipment, HFSC, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, Fire sprinkler system, Sprinkler system, Fire sprinkler

b'TRENTON, N.J., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), which celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year, has once again teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to host Home Fire Sprinkler Week (HFSW) from May 16th through May 22nd, 2021.

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  • b'TRENTON, N.J., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), which celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year, has once again teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to host Home Fire Sprinkler Week (HFSW) from May 16th through May 22nd, 2021.
  • Fires in the home are responsible for annual average of 2,620 deaths, 11,030 injuries, and $7.2 billion in direct property damage.
  • The injury rate in homes protected by fire sprinklers was reduced by 27% for civilians and 67% for firefighters compared to homes without fire sprinklers.
  • These chapters function as a cooperative partnership advocating for installation and proper care of the sprinkler systems.\nFor more information please visit:\n'

NFPA and HFSC Team Up to Advance Home Fire Sprinkler Awareness

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Firefighting, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, HFSC, Fire sprinkler, Sprinkler, Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board

Our homes are filled with synthetic furnishings that burn hotter and faster than natural materials and they produce toxic smoke.

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  • Our homes are filled with synthetic furnishings that burn hotter and faster than natural materials and they produce toxic smoke.
  • We know that new homes can easily and inexpensively be protected with sprinkler technology that\'s been proven over more than a century.
  • In 1996 HFSC was founded to provide a singular focus on home fire sprinkler education.
  • HFSC is a purely educational, nonprofit organization and the leading resource for independent, noncommercial information about home fire sprinklers.

Global Fire Sprinklers Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Energy, Other Manufacturing, Utilities, Manufacturing, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Safety, Safety equipment, Fire sprinkler, Building engineering, Fire extinguisher, Sprinkler, Construction, Fire sprinkler system

b'The "Fire Sprinklers Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire sprinklers market reached a value of US$ 10.7 Billion in 2020.

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  • b'The "Fire Sprinklers Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire sprinklers market reached a value of US$ 10.7 Billion in 2020.
  • It gets activated once the sprinkler head reaches the activation temperature in case of a fire breakout and sprays high-pressure water over the flames to extinguish them.
  • Similarly, the NFPA "Building Construction and Safety Code" in the US includes a requirement for home fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings.
  • Some of the other key factor driving the market include growth in the construction and real estate sector, technological advancements, environmental benefits, etc.\n'

Irrigreen Launches Robot Sprinklers To Save Us From Drought

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Software, Microsoft, Operating systems, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Tim Draper, Fire sprinkler, Outlook.com, Sprinkler, Skype, Draper

If widely deployed, Irrigreen has created a new way to save an estimated 17 trillion gallons of water.

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  • If widely deployed, Irrigreen has created a new way to save an estimated 17 trillion gallons of water.
  • Celebrity VC, Tim Draper backer of Skype, Tesla, SpaceX, and Hotmail selected Irrigreen as a semi-finalist for the "Meet the Drapers" TV show, remarking on the show "Irrigreen was fantastic.
  • Irrigreen uses software-controlled precision sprinkler heads that print water uniformly to the exact shape of landscape, reducing unnecessary water usage.
  • Learn more at Irrigreen Smart Sprinklers

NJFSAB Reports: Fire is Still a Threat in 2021

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Firefighting, Fire prevention, Safety, Fire, Fire protection, Active fire protection, Fire suppression, Fire sprinkler, Fire safety

TRENTON, N.J., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Despite vigorous fire prevention programs and fire safety education efforts, fires continue to occur in the home.

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  • TRENTON, N.J., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Despite vigorous fire prevention programs and fire safety education efforts, fires continue to occur in the home.
  • According to the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, 48 people lost their lives during 2020 in New Jersey structure fires and many more were injured.
  • Devastating events like these can be prevented by the installation of residential fire sprinklers.
  • Fire sprinklers are the most effective way to protect your family and your home from the threat of fire.

Frigid Cold Brings Challenges on all Fronts

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Active fire protection, Fire suppression, Heat transfer, Thermodynamics, Construction, Piping, Plumbing, Insulators, Fire sprinkler system, Antifreeze, Building insulation, Fire sprinkler

Knowing where your water shut off is and having access to it can help minimize damage when thawing begins.

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  • Knowing where your water shut off is and having access to it can help minimize damage when thawing begins.
  • National standards identify the level of freeze protection required based on the geographical area of the country based on past historical events.
  • This includes the amount of insulation, the temperature required from an external heat source, or antifreeze solutions in certain fire sprinkler systems.
  • Normally, properly installed systems that comply with these standards dont freeze, but when power supplies are lost or extraordinarily cold weather events occur, freezes can and do happen.