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Santa Barbara, Calif., Approves Fire Sprinkler Mandate from the Daily Sound – Aug. 5, 2009 Fire sprinklers will become an integral part of construction in Santa Barbara, Calif., after city leaders unanimously agreed to require new homes and commercial buildings to install sprinkler systems, a mandate that also applies to major remodels or additions. More Home Sprinkler Rule Fuels Debate in Virginia from Lynchburg News Advance – Aug. 10, 2009 A move to mandate sprinklers in every new home built in Virginia has homebuilders squaring off against firefighters. And right smack in the middle of the competing arguments, fears and voices is Charlottesville’s Fire Chief Charles Werner. More Sprinklers Extinguish South Carolina Hotel Fire from The Post and Courier – Aug. 6, 2009 A fire was extinguished quickly by automatic sprinklers at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in North Charleston, S.C. No one was injured. More    Product Showcase: AquaFlex USA AquaFlex USA introduces the industry's only 1-piece bracket. The innovative 1-BEE squared "open gate" sprinkler system is tool-less, and installs in seconds. See for yourself how FAST and EASY it is to save time and money today! Visit www.aquaflexusa.com for a real-time video demonstration. Sprinkler System Stops Spread of Alabama Apartment Fire from The Tuscaloosa News- Aug. 6, 2009 A fire at an apartment complex in Tuscaloosa, Ala., was extinguished by a sprinkler system before it could spread to other apartments. “The sprinkler system did exactly what it was supposed to do. This most likely would have been a major catastrophe without it,” Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service Assistant Chief George White said. More AFSA's Residential System Layout School - Oct. 5-9 from AFSA - Aug. 5, 2009 Register to attend AFSA's first ever System Layout School for Residential One- and Two-Family Dwellings in Dallas October 5-9, 2009. This five-day class will provide hands-on training in the layout and calculation of a residential fire sprinkler system. Upon completion, you should understand the basics of residential layout and how to apply NFPA 13D and P2904 of IRC. More Virginia Fire Marshal Sides with Town of Pulaski on Sprinkler from The South West Times - Aug. 6, 2009 A Virginia state fire marshal agrees with the Town of Pulaski, Va., that a sprinkler system should be included in the train station rebuild. The town plans to start taking bids on the rebuild soon, with the sprinkler system being bid as an option. If the insurance company still refuses to cover the cost, it will be up to town council to decide whether to cover the cost of the fire suppression system or whether to pursue the matter in court. More    Product Showcase: ITW Buildex Sammys® are now UL listed for Seismic Restraint in the Fire Suppression Industry! Sammys are the original "Made in the U.S.A." anchoring system providing fast and efficient threaded rod attachment for pipe hanging applications. Click here for the latest UL 203A listed products including a Seismic Calculator, CAD drawings and product specifications. More info Sprinkler Puts Out Alaska Restaurant Fire from HomerNews.com – Aug. 5, 2009 An automatic sprinkler system kept a small fire from spreading at Crabbie's Restaurant in Homer, Alaska, across from the Homer Volunteer Fire Department station. No one was at the restaurant at the time, and there were no injuries.More   Extinguish the fear... with Ready, Reliable and Responsive Sentinel™ Series Fire Suppression Pumps. More	Celebrating 38 Years Full Line of Sprinkler Products Seismic/Strut, Hangers & CPVC Attachments www.phd-mfg.com

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