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Features

8 | Teddick Takes Home Top Apprentice Title Best of the Best Compete at AFSA37

14 | Washington Welcomes AFSA37

Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition are a Resounding Success

18 | Inaugural Fly-In a Success

AFSA Members Descend on Capitol Hill for Legislative Day in DC

20 | Members Elect 2018-2019 Board of Directors

AFSA Honors Albares, Welcomes Strickland

24 | NFPA 14, 2019 Edition

Major Updates Made to the Standard

ON THE COVER

27 | Legislative Review 2018

Bryan Teddick, HTH Automatic

38 | Meet Your M/S Council Members

is the winner of AFSA’s 25th National

Codes, Standards and Regulations in the U.S. and Canada Representatives Work on Behalf of Associates

39 | Scholarships Share Safety Message

Over 100,000 Students Learn About Sprinklers

Sprinkler, LLC, Goshen, Connecticut, Apprentice Competition. Read more about the competition and AFSA37 in this issue. Also in this issue: NFPA standards update.

40 | NFPA 20, 2019 Edition

Accepted Changes and Additions

42 | Promoting the Industry to the Next Generation

GFSA and NextGen Exhibit at CEFGA CareerExpo

44 | Nine Contract Provisions Subcontractors Need to Know

The Contract Shall Control

48 | MSMO Fire Pump Benefits

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50 | Five Questions About Your Retirement Plan

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52 | Florida Chapter Hosts Legislative Day

Members Address Fire- and Life-Safety Issues

54 | Design Training Set for 2019

Secure Your Spot for AFSA’s Popular Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School

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58 AHJ PERSPECTIVE 60 NEW MEMBERS 61 U.S. CONSTRUCTION 62 AFSA NEWS 64 CHAPTER NEWS 65 INDUSTRY NEWS 66 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 68 PRODUCT NEWS 70 PUBLISHER’S NOTE 70

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

56 | Alabama and Georgia Vote to Become AFSA Chapters

AFSA National to Provide Structure for Collaboration, Education, and Support

57 | Thank You for Your Support!

Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries

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Greetings, There is certainly a buzz in the air throughout our industry regarding the recent success of AFSA37. Leading up to the convention we could tell that preregistration numbers were high. With the venue being in Washington DC, AFSA37 did not disappoint and we hit near-record numbers with close to 1,400 people attending! The setting and attendance are important, but you also have to put on a great show. In all honesty, I don’t think in past years we have ever received the amount of compliments I received this year. Everyone I have spoken with, from contractors to vendors, all agreed this year was special. I believe a big thank you needs to go out the site selection committee for choosing the site. Also, a big thank you to the AFSA staff as well as all of the many volunteers involved who all really put in an extra effort this year. As Board of Directors and AFSA staff, we are in full-scale planning for next year. Once AFSA37 ended, staff were able to spend the weekend relaxing. However, as soon as they all returned to the office in Dallas, planning started for our 2019 event: AFSA38: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition in San Diego. As for your AFSA Board of Directors, we are already working very hard to plan for next year. We have already assigned all of the working committee chairs and we are in the process of filling those committees. One question I have been asked multiple times from members is, “How can I get involved or how can I get on one of the national committees?” My answer is simple, just ask. If you know a national Board member or even a member of the AFSA staff, please let someone know that you are interested. Obviously, not everyone can be involved, but getting your name in the mix is important. We strongly encourage everyone to become involved locally first; from there it is an easier transition to a national committee. All of these committees are assigned annually and the Board is always looking for people who want to help and be involved. By now most of our membership is aware that we have been in search of a new president for our association. We have been very fortunate to have an excellent group of people applying for the position. We have also been fortunate to have our past president Steve Muncy assist in the vetting of the applicants. Steve, along with a transition committee, headed up by past Board of Directors’ Chairman Michael Meehan have vetted this group down to a final three. We are hoping to have a new president in place very soon, hopefully no later than the end of the year. I am very much looking forward to this next year. AFSA is a great association to be a member of. Please know, as a Board we will be working hard to improve the membership experience for all members. n

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Teddick Takes Home Top Apprentice Title Best of the Best Compete at AFSA37 REBECCA HERRING | American Fire Sprinkler Association

On October 2, 2018 hundreds packed into the buzzing exhibit hall at AFSA37: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition in Washington, DC, to witness seven finalists compete in the silver anniversary, 25th Annual National Apprentice Competition hosted by American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). The convention and competition were truly a convergence of top industry apprenticeship talent, which drew an impressive crowd of nearly 1,400 industry professionals from all over the world. After outscoring over 100 other hopefuls to secure a position in the top seven apprentices of 2018, Bryan Teddick of HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC in Goshen, Connecticut, found himself at AFSA37 September 30 – October 3. Placing in the top seven was just the tip of the competition iceberg, though, as Teddick still had to outscore the six other well-qualified finalists to claim the first prize. How Did We Get Here? When approaching the end of his time of technical high school at age 17, Teddick started with HTH Automatic Sprinkler. He heard about the position working his volunteer firefighting job with the Morris Volunteer Fire Department in Morris, Connecticut. After one of his fellow firefighters encouraged him to apply his plumbing knowledge from technical school with HTH, the position quickly fell into place. Fast forward to 2018 when Teddick chose to participate in apprentice competition due to his employer’s encouragement. After making up his mind to participate, he hit the books as hard as he could, studying for the written examination which is based on all four levels of AFSA/NCCER Contren® Learning Series Sprinkler Fitting curriculum. He credits his great memory for being able to “commit a lot of the flash cards I created during my extensive studying to memory which helped the test go smoothly.” When Teddick completed the first round of testing and was informed he had scored in the top seven apprentices and would be travelling to Washington, DC to compete in one final round of written testing and the live apprentice competition, he hit the books again. However, this time he received some helpful study tips from a familiar source, his co-worker Joe Perry, winner of the 2012 National Apprentice Competition. Perry was happy to provide Teddick with 8 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

Bryan Teddick, HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC, Goshen, Connecticut, is the winner of this year’s competition.

insight regarding what to expect at the competition and some strategies for preparing. Additionally, Teddick was proud to credit his family for being “huge supporters,” even going so far as to help him study between the two tests, giving him advice, and walking him through anything he felt lingering nerves about. Quickly, AFSA37 and the live testing and competition arrived. Teddick recalls he was “pretty nervous about the competition itself and the test.” He didn’t let that deter him on his path to winning, though, and instead he channeled his energy into finishing the written exam efficiently and to the best of his ability. For the practical portion of the competition, each finalist was given a drawing of the mini fire sprinkler system and all of the required materials to install it. Finalists then constructed the systems, comprised of five sprinklers onto a 9-ft tall metal frame structure. Competitors had to mea-

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Second-place winner Dylan Bonde works for Rapid Fire Protection in Rapid City, South Dakota.

The third-place winner is Tyler Patch with Piper Fire Protection, Inc. in Clearwater, Florida.

sure, cut, thread, and use fabricated materials for the installations per the drawing they were provided. This exercise required pipe threading, math, and pipe make-up skills to complete the mini-system in the four-hour time limit. The CPVC section of the system was joined using one-step solvent cement. After the entire system was installed and allowed to set, it was placed under a static water pressure test of approximately 80 psi, with points deducted for any leaks or pressure drop.

Teddick recalls of the live competition, “It goes by quickly, and while I know it is stuff I do every day, it’s not every day you do it in front of 1,400 people.”

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During the mini-installation, the apprentices were judged in three areas – accuracy, craftsmanship, and safety – to form their practical score, which was then combined with their written test score to determine the winner. Apprentices Honored at Newseum Party At the Newseum awards party, the hard work of the seven national apprentices was recognized. The night rounded out with the naming of its newest winner – Bryan Teddick. Teddick recalls when he heard his name it was “nothing like it.” He recounts, “I kind of had a feeling I did well, but I wasn’t sure exactly how well. When they announced my name, it kind of came as a surprise to me.” And Teddick wasn’t the only one who was pleased. Chair of the National Apprentice Committee and Region 3 Director of the AFSA National Board Rod DiBona of Rapid Fire Protection in Rapid City, South Dakota, recalls, “I was standing in the crowd at the Newseum. The pinnacle for me was watching the seven apprentice finalists stand on the stage and get recognized. The anticipation to see who the top three and ultimately who the top fire sprinkler apprentice in the nation would be was thick in the air. The champion was announced and unbeknownst to me a woman grabbed my arm and shrilled with emotion and excitement, ‘That’s my son!’ It was a cool moment – a proud mom of a young man who had just won a national competition.” The admiration of family goes both ways, however, as Teddick was sure to mention that he wanted to give an extra big thank you to “my family and my co-workers, without both of them I wouldn’t have made it this far. They

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Finalist Jareth “J.D.” Hilliard.

Finalist Fernando Arias.

went above and beyond helping me prepare and that’s something I’ll never forget.” “Myself and everyone at HTH Automatic Sprinkler LLC are so very proud of Bryan’s win,” comments from Scott Tillmann, manager/owner of HTH. “My entire team of fitters and Bryan’s family were in DC to give him support. The competition is such a great way to encourage all apprentices to learn, work hard, and take pride in their career in the fire sprinkler industry. This is the third time we have won the competition and each time it is such a huge up lifting feeling of accomplishment.”

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In addition to joining an elite group of past winners, Teddick received bragging rights for the next year as well as a $5,000 grand prize. Dylan Bonde, Rapid Fire Protection, Rapid City, South Dakota, won second place and a $3,000 cash prize; and Tyler Patch, Piper Fire Protection, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, took third place and the $2,000 prize. Honorable mentions received $1,000 prizes: Fernando Arias, Jareth “J.D.” Hilliard, Federico Martinez, and Jason Swartz. All seven of the finalist apprentices won an expense-paid trip to Washington, DC to compete at AFSA37, a commemorative plaque, tools, cash prizes, and a complimentary convention registration for their employer to attend the convention to cheer them on! History of the Competition Started in 1994 by the late Robert L. (Bob) McCullough, then chairman of the Apprenticeship & Education Committee, AFSA’s Annual National Apprentice Competition was created to promote apprentice training and give recognition to the apprentices who are actively enrolled in the AFSA apprenticeship program. Nearly 25 years later, the competition continues to draw fire sprinkler apprentices from AFSA local chapters and member training programs from all corners of United States together in the association’s foremost showcase of excellence in training among future industry leaders. Enrolling in AFSA’s apprentice training program not only offers an excellent education and a fulfilling career, it is also the gateway to competing in the AFSA National Apprentice Competition. Entry forms for next year’s competition at AFSA38: Convention, Exhibition, & Apprentice Competition at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California, will be made available spring of 2019. For more information or to view photos of the apprentices in action as well as other convention activities, visit firesprinkler.org/ apprentice. n

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Washington Welcomes AFSA37 Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition are a Resounding Success The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) annual AFSA37: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition was held in Washington, DC September 30 – October 3, but the annual get-together felt like something more than just a convention to some. Code issues, business practices, and stellar networking opportunities were among the trends explored by nearly 1,400 fire sprinkler professionals and officials during the meetings and seminars at the Gaylord National Harbor. Over 100 companies participated in a trade show on a floor the size of a football field. The annual tradeshow also gave manufacturers and suppliers an opportunity to speak directly to 632 contracting and 41 design individuals. AFSA convention goers packed the opening general session. Chairman of the Board Wayne Weisz, Cen-Cal Systems, Lodi, California, presented this year’s Henry S. Parmelee Award to Kraig Kirschner, retired CEO of AFCON International. (See related article in the September/October 2018 issue of Sprinkler Age.) Legislative Committee Chair Ted Wills, Anchor Fire Protection, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, presented the 2018 Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Award to Richard Smith, Maryland State Firemen’s Association, Crofton, Maryland, and NextGen Initiative Chair Meaghen Wills also from Anchor Fire Protection presented the Young Professional of the Year award to Kevin Mozak, Meridian Fire Protection in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (See related articles in the July/August 2018 issue of Sprinkler Age.)

entered the 2018 AFSA exhibit hall for the Chairman’s Reception, where they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres as they visited with friends and previewed the newest industry products and services. Contractors, guests, and invited Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) continued their focus on sprinkler industry products during more exhibit hours on Friday afternoon where they also watched AFSA’s top seven fire sprinkler apprentices complete in the practical installation portion of the National Apprentice Competition. AFSA37 featured 46 educational sessions covering a variety of relevant and interesting topics. Sessions ranged from apprentice and field supervisor training to HR topics such as legal and hiring issues, and technical changes in the NFPA codes and standards, fire sprinkler design, installation, service, testing, inspection, service, water delivery, and more, all of which offered important information as well as valuable continuing education credits.

After being welcomed during the annual exhibitor appreciation hour, AFSA’s exhibitors greeted contractors as they

AFSA contractor member Mark Eckard called the company’s attendance at the meeting a success, and proud that Fire Protection Services LLC is an AFSA member. Eckard said the benefits of AFSA membership range “from the wonderful continuing education programs from knowledgeable fire protection officials, networking with other fire sprinkler contractors from around the US and abroad, and to sharing the ‘fish tales’ and ‘war stories’ we have lived in this profession we call the fire protection industry.” He added that in his opinion, “the primary focus of the annual convention is

AFSA Chairman of the Board Wayne Weisz (right) presented the 2018 Henry S. Parmelee Award to Kraig Kirschner.

AFSA Legislative Chairman Ted Wills (left) presented Richard Smith with his 2018 Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Award.

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This page clockwise from top left: Kevin Mozak (left) receives AFSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Young Professional of the Year Award from AFSA NextGen Chair Meaghen Wills. The De Camara family joined the AFSA family during the general session to talk about the Philip L. De Camara, Jr. Scholarship. Industry professionals 40 and under socialized during the NextGen Initiative mixer (two photos). Byron Weisz visits with Lyle Hall during the awards party at the Newseum. Bryan Teddick celebrates his NAC win with his family. Michael Meehan and his two daughters enjoyed the Awards Party at the Newseum. Dr. Milke (left) recognized the Philip L. De Camara, Jr. Scholarship recipients.

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to gain and share knowledge and best practices with other contractors in the industry.” An industry, Eckard says, that is notable for its high level of dedication, with AFSA members committed “to being the best at what we do while also providing a high level of customer service.” For the 25th straight year, AFSA offered local AHJs a free plan review seminar and a chance to explore the industry’s largest exhibition. And nearly 50 AHJs attended AFSA’s annual “AHJ Day” this year. The AHJ-only “Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review” seminar proved again to be very popular. AFSA’s National Apprentice Competition A second day of exhibits on Wednesday continued to showcase what’s up-and-coming in the industry, including seven top apprentices. These apprentices vied for the title of number one sprinkler fitter in the nation during AFSA’s 25th Annual National Apprentice Competition. From over 100 who entered, seven outstanding apprentices advanced to the national stage. (See related article on page 8 of this issue.) Night at the Newseum The evening culminated with the much anticipated awards apprentice presentation, held at the Newseum. Featuring dramatic vistas of Washington, DC, the Newseum is considered one of the most interactive museums in the world. And the big news that evening was who won the 25th Annual National Apprentice Competition. Bryan Teddick of HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC in Goshen, Connecticut, was this year’s winner. Dylan Bonde, Rapid Fire Protection, Rapid City, South Dakota, won second place; and Tyler Patch, Piper Fire Protection, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, placed third. All the competitors received tools and a plaque commemorating their accomplishment. See You Next Year in San Diego Don’t miss the action! Mark your calendars for AFSA38:Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition October 1-4, 2019 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. For more information on this or next year’s conventions, visit firesprinkler.org. To view additional photos of the action, visit AFSA’s Flickr photo page at flickr.com/ photos/afsa/. n

This page clockwise from top: The top three apprentices celebrated at the Awards Party. The exhibit hall was packed both days, with attendees viewing the latest products and services available in the fire protection industry (four photos). 16 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

This page, top six photos: Over 100 companies participated in the trade show on a floor the size of a football field. Bottom photo: AFSA Region 3 Director Rod DiBona (far left) welcomes the seven top apprentices to the 25th Annual National Apprentice Competition. Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018 17

Inaugural Fly-In a Success AFSA Members Descend on Capitol Hill for Legislative Day in DC Over 50 fire protection executives from across the nation attended the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) inaugural Capitol Hill Day to advocate for fire sprinklers and other pro-merit shop legislation on Capitol Hill. On October 3, participants attended a two-hour Capitol Hill preparation training featuring Ben Brubeck, vice president of regulatory, labor and state affairs of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington, who educated members on the legislative issues. Participants received a briefing package with individual schedules, maps, talking points, and other materials to assist with their respective pre-arranged meetings with House and Senate offices. The next day, members took the Hill en masse to meet with elected officials and policy experts about 2018 AFSA policy agendas. The AFSA delegation met with over 20 Congressional representatives and staffers including: • Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): Senate Committee on Appropriations, • Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI): Responsible for inserting the provision for sprinklers in the tax bill in the House, • Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fl): House Committee on Financial Services & House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and • Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY): House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittees on Higher Education and Workforce Development and Workforce Protections. These meetings focused on pro-merit shop policies such as advocating for increased funding for workforce development and apprenticeship, fair and open competition on jobsites, providing thanks for the inclusion of fire sprinklers in the recent H.R. 1 Tax Reform Bill, and cautioning about the increase in states prohibiting statewide and new, local adoptions of fire sprinkler requirements in new, one- and two-family homes. 18 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

AFSA’s inaugural Capitol Hill Day on October 4 was a great success!

“This Legislative Fly-In inaugural event was a powerful teambuilder for the Upstate NY AFSA Chapter,” says Stacey J. Fantauzzi of North East Fire Protection Systems, Inc., Burnt Hills, New York. “As we shared our request for continued support of merit shop apprenticeship training, the Fair & Open Competition Act, and expressed our appreciation for their support of the Tax reform bill especially Section 179 to each legislator’s representative, we learned that we have much more in common than we realized.” Often, when legislation, regulations, and policies are debated and enacted, fire sprinkler contractors are rarely given an opportunity to provide feedback. It’s beneficial for AFSA members to provide more input in shaping these laws. As such, AFSA will continue to increase the voice and influence of fire sprinkler contractors on the Hill and at state legislations. “I have always utilized the benefits of being an AFSA member, so when the opportunity arose to be a part of Capitol Hill Day, I jumped at the chance,” recalls Jeff Bridges, JB Fire Protection Inc of Lake Forest, California. “Being able to meet with Representatives from California and plant the seeds of change on issues that affect

apprenticeship and small businesses was a priceless experience. I look forward to future opportunities at the state and/or national level.” While there were some attendees who had lobbied before, for many it was their first time to meet with their federal representatives. Walking the halls of Congress and having the opportunity to make their own voices heard was an experience like no other. “We look forward to further developing and advocating the AFSA’s policy agenda and remain encouraged by the conversations on Capitol Hill about issues critical to fire sprinkler contractors,” states Kevin Korenthal, AFSA manager of chapter relations. “The pro-merit shop voice that AFSA provides is critical to the continued success and stability of our nation’s commerce and fire safety.” AFSA hopes to hold another fly-in, so watch for upcoming announcements. Your participation in lobbying for the fire sprinkler industry can make an incredible difference. To learn more visit firesprinkler.org. n

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The members of the 2018-2019 Executive Committee are (l to r): Chairman Wayne Weisz, First Vice Chair Ted Wills, Second Vice Chair Jack Medovich, Secretary Linda Biernacki, Treasurer Paul DeLorie, and Immediate Past Chairman Mike Meehan.

Members Elect 2018-2019 Board of Directors AFSA Honors Albares, Welcomes Strickland D’ARCY MONTALVO | American Fire Sprinkler Association

The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) held its 2018-2019 officer elections during the September 2018 Board meeting at AFSA37: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition in Washington, DC. Wayne Weisz, Cen-Cal Fire Systems, Lodi, California, was elected to serve another term as Chairman of the Board. Other officers elected were: At-Large Director and First Vice Chair Ted Wills of Anchor Fire Protection, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania; At-Large Director and Second Vice Chair Jack Medovich, Fire & Life Safety America, Hanover, Maryland; At-Large Director and Secretary Linda M. Biernacki, Fire Tech Systems, Inc., Shreveport, Louisiana; and Region 7 Director and Treasurer Paul DeLorie of Hampshire Fire Protection Company, Londonderry, New Hampshire. In addition, Jay Strickland, Strickland Fire Protection, Inc., Forrestville, Maryland, was elected to the Board as an At-Large Director to replace retiring Director Don Albares. Looking Ahead to 2019 “Next Year is going to be an exciting year as we will be transitioning in a new association president,” comments AFSA Chairman of the Board Weisz. “That person has not yet been chosen, but we are very 20 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

close and should have a decision within the next month.” He continues: “One goal for 2019 will be to continue expanding our member services. We have great programs already in place and we will focus on making any improvements we can with those programs. As was the case in 2018, we will again, in 2019, look to expand and create new chapters. Membership growth has always been a priority for us,” says Weisz. New At-Large Director AFSA members have elected Jay Strickland as a new At-Large Director for the association. Strickland is president of Strickland Fire Protection and co-owner with his two sons, Josh and Micah Strickland. Strickland Fire Protection is located in Forrestville, Maryland and was established in 1983. Strickland has been involved in the fire protection industry since 1983. He is a past chairman of the AFSA Chesapeake Bay Chapter and serves on the Advisory Board for BB&T of Prince Georges County, Maryland. He is NICET Level II, Fire Protection, Water Based System Layout. Strickland shares his thoughts on serving as a director: “I plan to continue the

great legacy of those who have served before me by being a voice for the merit shop contractor by promoting and supporting AFSA’s strong training programs. Currently, Strickland Fire Protection has five employees who are enrolled in the apprenticeship program, three employees enrolled in the ITM Inspector Development program, and one employee enrolled in the Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School.” Strickland continues: “I also want to continue giving back to an industry that has been so good to me and my family. I was blessed to have a great mentor, Manning Strickland, Sr., my dad. He taught me the trade and more than that, a strong work ethic. I realize that everyone is not always fortunate enough to have the same experience; however, every successful person has had someone who inspired them to be the best they could be. That person was someone who was ‘Deliberate And Dedicated’ to your success and instilled in you a passion for this trade. Ask yourself a very valuable question, ‘What are you going to do to carry on the legacy?’ I want to encourage you to look around, take what you have been given, and invest in the next generation. And remember, ‘Iron sharpens iron.’”

Lyle Hall, Region 1

Don Kaufman, Region 2

2018-2019 Board The AFSA Board of Directors is comprised of seven Regional Directors (one for each of the seven membership regions), At-Large Directors, and the Immediate Past Chairman. The Board has a wide array of expertise, experience, and education that provides strong support to both the Chairman and the association as a whole. Meet your 2018-2019 Board of Directors below. Regional Directors Region 1 Director Lyle Hall, president and co-owner of Western Fire Protection in Poway, California, has been in the fire sprinkler industry for 39 years, with the last 23 years at Western Fire. Hall started in the fire sprinkler industry as an apprentice pipe fitter and worked his way into design, project management, sales and eventually management. Hall is enthusiastic about the continued growth and the direction the AFSA is going, particularly with the development of new training programs and the update and expansion of existing ones. “These are exciting times for AFSA, and our members will truly benefit from the work going on at the staff and committee levels,” Hall comments. “AFSA is producing nothing but top-quality products by true professionals in the industry.” Region 2 Director is R. Donald Kaufman, president of Kaufman Fire Protection, Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 41 years in the sprinkler business, Kaufman was instrumental in starting AFSA’s New Mexico Chapter and is a past president of the chapter. Region 3 Director Rodney DiBona is the vice president and part owner of Rapid Fire Protection, Rapid City, South Dakota. DiBona entered the fire protection industry in 1990 as a shop employee of Prairie Fire Protection. He then entered

Rod DiBona, Region 3

Dwight Bateman, Region 4

the AFSA apprenticeship program in 1991 and started working in the field. In October of 1993 he was asked by Marty Hammon to join him, his son and son-in-law to create Rapid Fire Protection. “I am looking forward to ushering in new leadership as we set a path forward to maintain the incredible momentum that AFSA has,” comments DiBona. “I will personally be focusing on apprenticeship and education and, in particular, being part of a team that is updating AFSA’s Leadership Ladder program. This updated program has the potential to positively affect every contractor and supplier member and will hopefully influence many future leaders in our industry.” Region 4 Director Dwight E. Bateman is founder and president of Southeast Fire Protection, Inc. in Houston, and is a past Chairman of the Board. Beginning his career as vice president of Semico International, Inc., a fire sprinkler contractor, Bateman has 41-plus years of experience in the industry. He opened Southeast Fire Protection in 1986 and joined AFSA in 1989. Region 5 Director Jeff Phifer is president of Crawford Sprinkler Co. of South Carolina, based in Lugoff, South Carolina, one of the oldest family-owned and continuously operated fire sprinkler contractors in the nation. Phifer has been working at Crawford for 41 years, working as a fitter, service technician, and in administration. In 1999, he became the third generation to be president and chairman of the board. Region 6 Director and Immediate Past Chairman of the Board Michael F. Meehan is president and a co-owner of VSC Fire & Security, Virginia Beach, Virginia. A 1981 graduate from George

Jeff Phifer, Region 5

Jay Strickland, At-Large

Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, Meehan began his fire sprinkler career working summers as a pipe fitter apprentice. He is a NICET Level IV Certified Engineering Technician in Water-Based (formerly Automatic Sprinkler) Systems Layout and has more than 36 years’ experience in sprinkler design engineering, estimating, project management and senior management. Region 7 Director and Treasurer of the Board Paul DeLorie is senior vice president of Hampshire Fire Protection Co., based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Hampshire Fire Protection is one of the largest merit shop fire sprinkler companies in New England. DeLorie is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. He has over 33 years’ experience in sprinkler design, estimating, sales, project management and senior management. “A big challenge for our industry is workforce development,” says DeLorie. “Our skilled sprinkler fitters are aging out of the craft and AFSA needs to continue its emphasis on apprenticeship training. Our industry and community need qualified and properly trained people installing fire sprinkler systems. Lives and property depend on them.” He continues: “Developing and training design technicians is another vital mission of workforce development that AFSA performs. Many companies struggle with the challenge of producing quality shop drawings that fit. Knowing the NFPA standards is a design necessity, but having a design technician who can effectively navigate computerized coordination with all the other building elements in a timely fashion is almost a luxury. This is especially confounding and very time consuming with projects that have 3D and BIM design requirements. Many companies Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018 21

need more design technicians to maintain their installed head counts when projects are 3D based. Our association is answering the call of workforce development with the AFSA apprenticeship training program and with the AFSA Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School.” At-Large Directors At-Large Director and Secretary of the Board Linda M. Biernacki is founder and president of Fire Tech Systems, Inc. in Shreveport, Louisiana. With over 28 years of experience in all phases of business, she is certified by the Women’s Business Council Gulf Coast. She holds NICET Level IV, Senior Fire Protection Engineering Technology Water-Based Systems Layout. “For 2019, the Membership & Chapter Development Committee, along with AFSA Director of Member Services Bradley Elliott, will focus on membership engagement and membership retention and chapter expansion into areas we have a heavy concentration on contractor members,” comments Biernacki. “What we have discovered is that AFSA staff and directors are implementing and expanding member services, but we need to do a better job educating and marketing how to access this information to our members.” At-Large Director and Second Vice Chair Jack A. Medovich, P.E., is senior vice president and founding partner of Fire & Life Safety America, formerly known as East Coast Fire Protection Inc., in Hanover, Maryland. A 1983 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Fire Protection Engineering, Medovich served three years as fire marshal of Fairfax County, Virginia, before joining the fire sprinkler industry 31 years ago. At-Large Director and Chairman of the Board Wayne Weisz started his career as an apprentice in 1979 and worked his way up through the ranks to foreman and later general superintendent at American Fire Systems in Lodi, California. In 1986, Weisz and his brother Byron founded Cen-Cal Fire Systems, Inc. in Lodi, California. Weisz has been on the AFSA national Board since 2005. At-Large Director and First Vice Chair Ted Wills, Anchor Fire Protection 22 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

AFSA Chairman of the Board Wayne Weisz (right) recognized retiring AFSA Director Don Albares (left) during AFSA37’s general session.

Company, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, was an active member of AFSA in its early years, serving on the AFSA Board of Directors from 1987-1993. Wills began his fire sprinkler industry career in 1972 in the sprinkler division of his father’s mechanical company. Upon graduation from Waynesburg College, he and his father started Anchor Fire Protection as a separate company. “In the coming year I would hope that all merit shop sprinkler companies will recognize that the only place to get training for their employees is through AFSA,” says Wills. “It is vitally important that we as an industry train ourselves to take advantage of the economic climate we currently experience.” Retiring Director Honored AtLarge Director Donald G. Albares, vice president of American Sprinkler Co., Inc. in Harahan, Louisiana, is retiring from the board this year. Albares started his career in the fabrication shop at the age of 13. After attending the University of South Alabama on a baseball scholarship, he began as an apprentice fitter. As past president of the Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association and an active member of ABC, Albares worked jointly for two years with the state chapters of ABC and AFSA to get the AFSA

apprenticeship program recognized by the state of Louisiana. Chairman of the Board Wayne Weisz recognized Albares and all he has given to the association during the opening general session of AFSA37. “Don has truly dedicated his life to this industry as our longest serving member on the Board, with 24 years of service,” comments Chairman Weisz. “We greatly appreciate the time and expertise Don has given to AFSA and the industry and we will miss his involvement.” Here to Serve You AFSA’s Board of Directors is strongly committed to the continuance of the merit shop philosophy, the promotion of property and life safety through the use of automatic fire protection, and the continued development of training for fire sprinkler fitters, layout technicians, inspectors, and management. AFSA members are encouraged to voice any questions, concerns or suggestions with any member of the Board or staff. If you have a question or comment, please select the member you wish to contact from the list located in the front of every issue of Sprinkler Age or on the AFSA website at firesprinkler.org/board. n

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NFPA 14, 2019 Edition Major Updates Made to the Standard RUSS BAINBRIDGE, PE, CFPS, MS | American Fire Sprinkler Association

The major updates for the 2019 edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, are to align the extracted reference tags with previous editions of other standards along with the requirements in other codes and standards. There are not a lot of technical changes to this edition, but the most significant ones will be covered here. Several of the definitions have been clarified in this edition to hopefully alleviate some confusion. Some terms have been added and some removed to align with terminology used by other codes and standards. The most significant change is to sections 7.8.1.2 and 7.10.1.2.1 in which the wording “topmost outlet” was removed and replaced with “connection point.” This clarifies an issue that the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) technical services department staff is asked about frequently in informal interpretation requests. As noted, there are not a lot of technical changes for this cycle but here are some of the significant changes you will see: • All references to breezeways (such as section 7.3.2.5) were removed since this is not a term used in building or fire codes. • Requirements for automated inspection, testing, and distance monitoring devices, meters, and equipment have been added. – “Where provided, devices, meters, and equipment utilized to perform automated inspection and testing procedures that are not subjected to system pressure shall not be required to be listed.” – “Where provided, devices, meters, and equipment utilized to perform distance monitoring of system or component status that are not subjected to system pressure shall not be required to be listed.” 24 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

• Requirements for automated valves have been added. – A listed indicating valve with automated controls shall be permitted. – A listed automated water control valve assembly with a reliable position indication connected to a remote supervisory station shall be permitted. – An automated water control valve shall be able to be operated manually as well as automatically. • Manual standpipes shall be permitted in open parking garages where the highest floor is located not more than 150-ft above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. This has been an International Building Code (IBC) allowance for some time. • Water-filled piping shall be allowed in areas where the temperatures drop below 40°F when heat-loss calculations performed by a professional engineer verify that the system will not freeze. This correlates with the allowance added to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, in the 2013 edition. • The required pressure sign shall not be required when the pressure for the system is 150 psi or less. • The maximum allowed pressure has been updated to 400 psi. Previously, it was 350 psi. • If the static pressure at a 11/2-in. hose connection exceeds 175 psi, a listed pressure-regulating device is required to limit static and residual pressures at the hose connection to 175 psi or less. Previously, it was 100 psi. • Section 7.5.1.1, whereby standpipes are not required to be interconnected when approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is being added to soften section 7.5.1. • Section 7.6.2.1 has been pulled out from being a subparagraph of section 7.6.2 and is now section 7.6.3. The

existing criteria allows a building that is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, to have a combined standpipe size of no less than 4 in. for systems hydraulically designed in accordance with section 7.8.1. This change was needed since section 7.6.2 addresses partially protected buildings. • Section 7.8.1.1 removes the wording “calculated using Table 8.3.1.3” and replaces it with “determined using the valve manufacturer’s most up-to-date friction loss data.” • Section 7.8.1.1.1 removes the wording “ ... shall be used when published” and replaces it with “values in Table 8.3.1.3 shall be permitted to be used for non-pressure-reducing valves when the ... ” • Section 7.8.1.2 removes the wording “topmost” and replace it with “of the hydraulically most remote 21/2-in. (65-mm) hose connection valve.” This should help alleviate some confusion when calculating the system to clarify the most remote outlets should be calculated. • Section 7.8.1.2.1 is being added which opens the door to manual system designs that exceed 175 psi inlet demand. – “The pressure required at the fire department connection for manual standpipes shall not exceed the working pressure of the system components of the standpipe system or sprinkler system when the system is a combined system.” • Sections 7.10.1.2.1 and 7.10.1.2.2 remove the wording “topmost outlet” and replace it with “connection point.” This should help alleviate any confusion about whether NFPA 14 is requiring two 21/2-in. outlets to be

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installed at the top of standpipe systems and which outlets should be calculated. • Section 7.10.1.2.3.1 has a new figure in the Annex in hopes to clarify that when a structure is divided into multiple buildings by a two-hour fire wall that common piping must supply all standpipes on the most demanding system, but are not required to be calculated together. Since the 2019 edition of NFPA 14 won’t be published until later this year, we are unable to reprint the figure within this article. Instead, please reference Figure A.7.10.1.2.3.1 “Common Supply Standpipes Calculated” when the standard is published. • Section 7.11.2 makes a lot of changes to the requirements for drains by adding sections and removing other sections with the main purpose to clarify that main drains are required to be able to be completely opened without causing damage and/or how to locate the discharge locations to achieve this requirement. • Section 7.12.2 removes the wording “high-rise buildings shall have at least two remotely located fire department connections for each zone” and replaces it with “number of fire department connections.” • Section 7.12.2.1 removes the wording “a single connection for each zone shall be permitted where acceptable to the fire department” and replaces it with “a minimum of one fire department connection shall be required for any standpipe system.” • Section 7.12.2.2 has been added to cover the requirements for high-rise buildings since it was removed from section 7.12.2, and also includes buildings or multiple attached buildings with a perimeter that exceeds 900 ft in length. The specific wording was chosen because many jurisdictions have found additional fire department connections (FDCs) are necessary due to single connections being obstructed by parked cars, storage, landscaping, street closures, etc. or damaged making them unusable. – “Two fire department connections shall be provided for each zone, located either on opposite corners of the buildings where fire depart26 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018

ment apparatus access is provided or, where not possible, physically separated to the greatest extent possible for the following: (1) High-rise buildings (2) Buildings or multiple attached buildings exceeding 900-ft (274.3-m) perimeter distance.” • Section 7.12.2.3 has been added to require FDCs to “ ... be visible and recognizable from and located within 50 ft (15.2 m) of the street or nearest point of fire department apparatus access.” • Section 11.7 been changed from Alarm and Supervision Tests to Automated Inspection and Testing Devices and Equipment to align with the allowance of automated inspection, testing, and distance monitoring devices, meters, and equipment in the 2019 edition. The purpose of this section is to maintain automated inspection and testing devices and equipment are as effective as physical and visual inspections and tests. Along with these changes in the 2019 edition, the 2022 edition of NFPA 14 is going to be reorganized to group relevant information together to limit having to go back and forth between sections in order to find all of the requirements. The reorganizing will also remove redundancies in the hopes to avoid confusion, similar to the purpose of reorganizing the 2019 edition of NFPA 13. Now that the major changes for the 2019 edition of NFPA 14 have been covered, here are two of the most commonly requested informal interpretations for the AFSA Technical Services Department staff when it comes to previous editions of NFPA 14: • Are horizontal standpipes and branchlines required to be protected from mechanical and fire damage? – Only in non-sprinklered high-rise buildings and sprinklered high-rise buildings of Type III, IV, and V construction. • NFPA 14 (2016 edition) requires in section 7.10.1.1.1 the minimum flow rate for the hydraulically most remote standpipe must be 500 gpm through

the two most remote 21/2-in. outlets. Is it requiring two 21/2-in. outlets to be installed at the most remote location, or can the flow be taken from one 21/2-in. outlet at the most remote outlet and flow from one 21/2-in. outlet at the second most remote outlet on the same system (the top landing and landing below) be used together? – The flow can be taken from the two most remote outlets. If there are two 21/2-in. outlets provided at the most remote location, then those outlets would be used. If there is only one 21/2-in. outlet at the most remote location (the uppermost landing in a stairwell for example) then the second most remote one 21/2-in. outlet provided on the same system would be used as the second most remote outlet (the next landing down in a stairwell to continue the example). This is clarified in section 7.10.1.2 in the 2019 edition by removing the “topmost outlet” and replacing it with “connection point.” n ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Russ Bainbridge, PE, CFPS, MS, is senior fire protection engineer for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). He has a bachelor’s degree in fire protection and safety technology with a minor in emergency management from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in fire protection engineering from California Polytechnic State University. Bainbridge has a Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering in the state of California. He is a member of NFPA’s Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Certificate Advisory Group, sits on the Society of Fire Protection Engineers’ (SFPE) Professional Competency & Credentialing and Nominating Committees. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The article and its content is not a Formal Interpretation issued pursuant to NFPA Regulations. Any opinion expressed is the personal opinion of the author and presenter and does not necessarily present the official position of the NFPA and its Technical Committee.

Legislative Review 2018 Codes, Standards and Regulations in the U.S. and Canada This issue of Sprinkler Age features our 31st annual legislative review. This summary of legislation and codes offers a quick overview of regulations affecting the fire sprinkler industry in individual states and Canadian provinces. The information in these charts was gathered from a survey sent to the fire marshals of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the provinces of Canada in September 2018. If a response was not received, information that appeared in the 2017 Legislative Review (November 2017 Sprinkler Age) has been reprinted, and the fact that the information is a repeat is denoted by an asterisk (*) after the state or province name in the left column of the chart. Survey Questions and Responses The 2018 AFSA Legislative Survey asked the following questions: 1. What, if any, national codes have been adopted by your state? 2a. In adopting the national codes, were any amendments or modifications made to the code or referenced standard (i.e., NFPA 13, 101, etc. or state supplemental rules) that affect fire sprinklers? 2b. If yes, what were the significant modifications (or provide a Web address to reference)? 3a. Which edition of NFPA 13 have you adopted, either directly or indirectly by code reference? 3b. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adopted the latest edition of NFPA 13, do you allow local jurisdictions to use the latest edition?

over 100, business over 50 ft, etc.) or is it all encompassing? 6. If buildings are not included in the state jurisdiction, is there a recognized code adoption recommended for local authorities or is it on individual preference? 7. Are you in a code revision/adoption cycle now? If yes, what codes and years do you anticipate adopting? 8. Has your state adopted NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems?

14. Does the Office of the State Fire Marshal have authority over all projects in the state or only over state-owned or state-financed projects? 15. Are there any local jurisdictions that you know of in your state that have residential ordinances for the following occupancies? Single-family, multi-family, high-rise condo/apartment? Please list. 16. Please provide a telephone number that a person can call if he/she has questions about jurisdiction in your state (i.e. state vs. local authorities) regarding fire sprinkler plan review/inspection.

9. Does your state have any pending legislation regarding fire sprinklers, more restrictive or less restrictive, for: Hotels & Apartments, Dwellings & Lodging Housing, Health Care, High-Rise, Nursing Homes, Education, Public Assembly, Business Occupancies, Mercantile, Institutional, Other.

17. Does your state require certification of Plan Reviewers? Inspectors (AHJs)?

10. Are you adopting the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)? If yes, will it be adopted with the residential sprinkler requirement intact or modified/removed? If modified, please specify modifications.

19. Does your state require licensing for sprinkler drawings: P.E./Architect Seal? NICET Level III? NICET Level IV? Other (i.e., NFPA-CWBSD, etc.)

11. Does your state have fire sprinkler retrofitting requirements for the following occupancies? Hotels & Apartments, Dwellings & Lodging Housing, HighRise, Health Care, Nursing Homes, Education, Public Assembly, Business Occupancies, Mercantile, Institutional, College Dormitories, Other.

4. Do the codes adopted by your state have a minimum base or a minimum/ maximum for enforcement purposes?

12. Are there any towns/cities that you are aware of that have retrofitting requirements in excess of the state requirement? List a contact person and phone number for retrofitting information.

5. Is the scope of state code enforcement limited to the type of occupancy and/or other requirements (i.e., public assembly

13. Does your state require a P.E. to do sprinkler design concepts (i.e., identify occupancies and water supply)?

18. Does your state require licensing for: Fire Sprinkler Contractors? Fire Sprinkler Fitters? Fire Sprinkler Designers? Fire Sprinkler Inspections? Fire Alarm Inspections (separate from sprinkler)?

20. Does your state require any of the following for those who perform inspection, testing and maintenance of waterbased fire protection systems? NICET Level I? NICET Level II? NICET Level III? Other (e.g., CSA, Local)? 21. Does your state require seismic protection on fire sprinkler systems? 22. Do you require a signed copy of the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certification (see NFPA 13, section 4.3) as part of the working plan submittal? The tables on pages 28 through 31 provide the answers to most of the survey questions. The table on page 34 provides licensing and certification information (questions 17-19). The tables on page 35 Sprinkler Age | November/December 2018 27

provide the telephone numbers requested in questions 12 and 16 and the answers to questions 20 and 21. Survey Findings In Canada, AHJs from Manitoba and Nova Scotia responded. No updates were given regarding pending legislation regarding fire sprinklers in occupancies. For fire sprinkler retrofits, Manitoba indicated health care, nursing homes, and residential care facilities have requirements. Neither province has adopted the 2018 IRC. Regarding pending sprinkler legislation (question 9) for the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, California has pending legislation for accessory dwelling units. Hawaii has pending legislation for dwelling and lodging housing that is less restrictive and pending legislation for healthcare that is more restrictive. Indiana indicated pending legislation for fire sprinklers “to transfer to the fire code from building code.” New Hampshire follows NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®, regarding fire sprinkler legislation. Oregon is considering legislation for high-rises. Utah has

more restrictive legislation pending for hotels, apartments, dwellings, lodging housing, health care, nursing homes, and educational facilities. Question 10 concerns the International Residential Code (IRC). This year’s survey asked about the 2018 edition. Most states indicated they were not adopting that edition. Florida indicated the state will adopting it for 2017-2018. Georgia House Bill 1196 (2010 legislative session) prohibits any residential sprinkler requirement, past or future. Minnesota will adopt the 2018 IRC “modified-most likely; one- and two-family dwellings probably removed; townhomes required.” Utah is pending adoption with the sprinkler requirement removed. For states that indicated “no changes” from last year’s survey and for those that did not respond this year, responses are for the 2015 edition of the IRC. California has adopted it (water supply) and Colorado has adopted it for dwellings associated with public schools. Connecticut indicated it has adopted the code. Washington, D.C. is currently

in a code cycle and plans to adopt it. The 2015 Michigan Residential Code was to become effective in February 2016 and was to adopt by reference the 2015 edition of the IRC with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed necessary for use in the state. North Dakota is adopting but sprinklers are not able to be required in single-family homes. Washington state adopted the 2015 IRC but did not adopt chapters 11-25 and notes residential sprinklers, if added, need to meet IRC P2904 or NFPA 13D. West Virginia has also adopted the code but refers readers to section 87-4-5 of the state building code. Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire New Jersey, North Carolina, and Rhode Island are adopting the IRC with the residential sprinkler requirement removed. In Ohio, there are construction trade-offs for the adopted IRC. South Dakota is not adopting the 2012 IRC and indicated the state fire marshal has no authority in most residential occupancies (i.e., one- and two-family dwellings – only six stories or higher). Arizona, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, and Oregon indicated they

Province

Province Code Adoption

Additional NFPA Standards

NFPA 13 Edition Adopted

Local Jurisdiction Can Use Latest NFPA 13 Ed.

Minimum Base or a Min/Max for Enforcement

Alberta, Canada*

2014 Alberta Building Code (amended 2010 NBC)

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2013

Yes, w/AHJ

Minimum

British Columbia, Canada*

NBC 2010 amended

2010 NBC adopted in ‘12 but updated in ‘17 to req. NFPA 13R (‘13 ed.). Also updated ‘14 to req. ‘10 versions of NFPA 13D, 14 & 20

2013 as of 12/14

Minimum

Manitoba, Canada

NBC 2015 amended

2013

Yes, with AHJ approval

Minimum

New Brunswick, Canada*

2010 NBC

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2010

Yes, w/AHJ

Minimum

Newfoundland, Canada*

2010 NBC & NFPA 101

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

Latest

Yes

Minimum

Nova Scotia, Canada

2010 NBC

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2013

Yes, w/AHJ

Minimum

Ontario, Canada*

2012 Ontario Building Code (amended 2010 NBCC)

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2013

Yes, w/AHJ

Minimum

Prince Edward Island, Canada*

2010 NBC & NFPA 1 & 101 (NBCC Province not Authority)

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2013

Yes, w/AHJ

Minimum

Quebec, Canada*

2015 Quebec Construction Code (amended 2010 NBCC)

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2007

Yes, w/AHJ

Minimum

Saskatchewan, Canada*

2010 NBCC with 2013 Saskatchewan amended

NFPA 13D, 13R, 14, 20

2007

Yes, w/AHJ approval

Minimum

approval

approval approval approval approval

*Abbreviations: NBC-National Building Code of Canada; BOCA/National-Building Official and Code Administrators International; IBC-International Building Code; IFC-International Fire Code; IFGC-International Fuel Gas Code; (cont. on next page)

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were not adopting the IRC. New York has adopted a modified IRC and directs readers to dos.ny.gov/dcea for details. South Carolina has adopted it with modifications and directed readers to see 2012 ICC modifications at llr.state.sc. us.pol/bcc.

When asked about sprinkler retrofit requirements for occupancies (question 11), numerous states indicated they have requirements. Regarding nursing homes,

N N -

N N N N N N N N N

N Y1 Y2 -

N N -

Seismic protection required on fire sprinkler systems:

Yes/No

Other (CSA, Local)

Alberta* British Columbia* Manitoba New Brunswick* Newfoundland* Nova Scotia Ontario* Prince Edward Island* Quebec* Saskatchewan*

NICET Level III

Province

NICET Level II

Required for those who perform inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems:

NICET Level I

While the legislative charts in this issue indicate the most recent responses received from the individual states, some states did not provide updated information to this year’s survey in regards to the 2018 edition of the IRC. Therefore, Sprinkler Age recommends that our readers visit the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler Initiative website, firesprinklerinitiative. org, on a regular basis. Click on the Legislation & Adoptions tab on that site to find the most up-to-date information on local and state adoption of residential fire sprinkler requirements, as well as anti-sprinkler legislation that has been introduced.

Canada Inspection, Testing & Maintenance and Seismic Protection Requirements

Only in active seismic areas Yes Only in active seismic areas Only in active seismic areas Only in active seismic areas Yes if required by code Only in active seismic areas Only in active seismic areas Only in active seismic areas Only in active seismic areas

Manitoba requires apprenticeship certification for sprinklers. 2 Nova Scotia requires a Red Seal sprinkler fitter.

Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Virginia have retrofit requirements. Georgia has requirements for existing personal care homes upgrading to assisted living homes. Retrofit requirements for healthcare can be found in Florida and New Jersey. Minnesota has requirements

Scope of Enforcement is Limited or All Encompassing

Recognized Code Adoption for Local Authorities or Individual Preference

In a Code Revision Cycle Now? Codes & Years Anticipating Adoption

All Encompassing

RCA

Yes, 2015 NBCC

No provincial code enforcement; done by local govts. (municipalities & regional districts)

Code adopted by province & applies in all local govts.

Yes, working towards adopting NBC 2015 in year 2018

Y, 2008

All Encompassing

Provincewide adoption

Yes, 2020 NBC

Yes, 2014

All Encompassing

RCA

Yes, 2015 NBC

All Encompassing

RCA

Yes, 2015 NBC

All Encompassing

RCA

All Encompassing

for retrofitting hospitals per the 2012 IFC. Virginia has requirements for hospitals and Connecticut for elderly occupancies. Georgia and New Jersey have retrofit requirements for public assemblies (PAs). Signed copy of owner’s certificate as part of working submittal plan

State Requires PE to do Sprinkler Design Concepts

Office of State Fire Marshal Has Authority Over All Projects in State or Only Over State-Owned/ Financed Projects

Yes