After a car accident in 2022 left Jesse Faust partially paralyzed, he became an advocate for fire safety while building a new home in Wisconsin, emphasizing the importance of installing fire sprinklers. Fire safety experts like Bill Sullivan highlight that, unlike smoke alarms, sprinklers actively combat fires, making them crucial for protecting lives, especially for those who may struggle to escape.

Corrosion in fire sprinkler systems can go undetected until it's too late, causing damage or loss of life. Traditional ITM protocols can accelerate corrosion, but new advancements offer better prevention and monitoring for protecting lives and property.

RectorSeal, Houston, introduces Draft-Block Orange, a fire-blocking expanding polyurethane foam sealant for use by trade professionals across North America. 

AFSA41 will be held Oct. 15-19, 2022, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

HoldRite’s HydroFlame Pro firestop system helps protect against the spread of fire, smoke and gases, as well as water intrusion. 

Easyflex’s Ultra Performance Flexible Sprinkler Drop features a 1 1/4” ID, which translates into less friction loss than 1” Schedule 40 Pipe with the same number of 90°s, the company notes.

HoldRite has launched a new HoldRite HydroFlame firestop product line.

The Johnson Controls GRINNELL G-Fire One-Bolt Coupling features a single-bolt design that eliminates alternate tightening.

BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems has updated its UL certification for use in basements.

The Yankee chapter will now be known as the Patriot chapter in the New England area.