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CCAASCAASCanada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine 2011 1st Issue

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Casanotes 31st Issue 2011

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2010/2011OntarioRick Berwick, Chairman, Classic Fire Protection Inc.

AtlanticClaude Melanson, Viking Fire Protection Inc.

QuebecRene Belanger, Viking Fire Protection Inc.

OntarioGary Irving, Superior Sprinkler Co. Ltd.

Manitoba/SaskatchewanBill Skromeda, B.D.R. Services Ltd.

AlbertaMike Farren, Vipond Fire Protection,Div. of Vipond Inc.

British Columbia

Associate Manufacturer/SupplierBryan Callaghan, Treasurer, Tyco Fire ProtectionProducts

National RepresentativesGrant Neal, Past Chair, Vipond Fire Protection,Div. of Vipond Inc.

Tim Voronoff, Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.

Rick Allan, SimplexGrinnell

STAFFPresident, John Galt

Codes & Technical Services Manager, Matt Osburn

Training and Apprenticeship, Jamie McKenzie

National Marketing Manager, Sean Pearce

Atlantic Regional Manager, Joe Young

Ontario Regional Manager, Sean Pearce

Western Regional Manager, Jamie McKenzie

Event Planner / Casanotes Editor, Nadina Caplice

Receptionist / Administrator, Debbie Tomasic

Accounting, Lynda Allman

The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is anational Trade Contractor’s Association. It has existed inone form or another since the 1920’s, and wasincorporated under a Dominion Charter in 1961. In itsinception it recognized the Sprinkler Industry as aContracting Industry separate from any other trade.Voting membership, manufacturers, suppliers andsubscribers are brought into the Association. C.A.S.A.promotes, defends, enhances and improves thebusiness of installing and manufacturing the sprinklerdevices and systems. In doing so, the Association worksclosely with Fire and Building Officials, Architects andothers for the advancement of the automatic sprinklerart as applied to the conservation of life and propertyfrom fire. Casanotes is published quarterly by theCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association, 335 RenfrewDrive, Suite 302, Markham, ON, L3R 9S9, Tel: (905)477-2270, Fax: (905) 477-3611, Website: www.casa-firesprinkler.org, Email: [email protected].,Editor: Nadina Caplice.

This publication is free to all members of theAssociation. Subscriptions to Casanotes and otherindustry publications are available by contacting theC.A.S.A. office. The opinions expressed herein are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily represent thoseof the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

Inside This Issue...F I R S T I S S U E 2 0 1 1

R E P O R T S / A R T I C L E S

5 President’s Reportby John Galt

6 Training and Apprenticeshipby Jamie McKenzie

8 Codes and Technical Reportby Matthew Osburn

10 National Marketing Reportby Sean Pearce

12 Western Regional Reportby Jamie McKenzie

13 CASA Annual Conference

14 Ontario Regional Reportby Sean Pearce

17 Atlantic Regional Reportby Joe Young

19 What’s New

22 Suppliers and Contractor Promote Residential Sprinklers

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Whether we look at our own industry or our economy here inCanada, we have much to be grateful for. With the unrest around theworld, Canada remains certainly one of the most stable, if not thebest, place to live and work. For the Sprinkler Industry, 2010certainly ended on a high note. The fourth quarter was a pleasantsurprise as we moved from the -4 per cent range in Q3 to a +.84per cent by the end of December in terms of manhours. It was oneof the best fourth quarters we have seen in over 4 years. We havealso seen modest gains in CASA market share nationally.

It also appears what I wrote back in early 2008, proved to be truefor 2010 for the Province of Ontario. That is to say "as a slowdownin the general ICI Construction market takes place, new residentialrequirements from high-rise residential construction will fill the voidand soften any down turn for the Sprinkler Industry".

With actual growth in Atlantic Canada and in particular ourmembers in New Brunswick, and the size of high-rise residentialmarkets in Southern Ontario, we have now seen 2010 end virtuallyflat to 2009.

Similarly, head shipments into Canada while down on peak, enjoyeda strong Q4 in 2010. Of special note was residential sprinkler headsin Canada with the best quarter for residential heads we have seenagain in 4 years.

While Canada has enjoyed a steady increase in residential salessince the late 1990's, we saw the huge Ontario market with 25-30thousand high-rise residential units in the GTA alone come into themarket by way of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements ofApril 10, 2010, that required all high-rise residential dwellings to befully sprinklered. This significant code change that was promised toCASA and our partners 2 years ago, translated into installations inQ4 of 2010. The good news is that the condo market remains strongin most urban areas of the country and is being forecast to staythat way.

As we have experienced before, Canada has regional economicvariances. It is Atlantic Canada's turn to enjoy a robust and everimproving market for construction and the large number of

occupancies requiring Fire Sprinklers today translates into anincrease in Sprinkler manhours while the rest of the countrybottoms out from 2 years of negative results on a year over yearbasis.

But all things in perspective, the recessionary results of the last twoyears for the Sprinkler Industry coming off the tremendous peaksof 2008, are currently at the levels of 2006. If in fact we havebottomed out and continue to see improvement in manhours. TheCanadian Sprinkler market is poised to move back to levels closerto 2008 in the next few years. That would make 2009 the worstyear of the recession, as 2010 is now in with slightly higher hours.

With all this good news, we can not loose sight of the fact that thereis a huge vested interest in maintaining the status quo for severalsectors of the Building Industry, and we pose a threat to that. Thisbecomes evident in our efforts to see Sprinklers included inresidential occupancies of all types. Whether it be at the NBCC orthe Provincial Codes levels, CASA staff are remaining diligent andpersistent at making sure the facts and record of Sprinklerperformance are clearly represented and understood.

There should be some positive news later this year on additionaloccupancies requiring Fire Sprinklers both in the West and also theEast, as well as, some retro-fit requirements. This all bodes well forfurther growth of the market in Canada, and supports the view thatthe best is yet to come.

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President’s Report

John Galt, PresidentCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association


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Casanotes6 1st Issue 2011

Happy New Year! The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum reports,employers who don't regularly hire apprentices say they need moreinformation about the supports available to help them hire andretain apprentices, especially as they consider whetherapprenticeship can be an effective part of their business long-termHR plans.

Data shows that individuals who complete apprenticeship trainingenjoy employment outcomes, enhanced earning potential,increased job security and higher levels of job satisfaction thancounterparts who don't pursue certification. A report will bereleased in late January that shows certified completers earn higherannual wages and are more likely to hold a permanent job in a fieldrelated to their training.

As Dan wrote late in 2010, with many skilled workers nearingretirement, it is becoming increasing urgent for employers to findnew talent even as immigration becomes the major source of labourforce growth. This is one of our greatest challenges we facepresently and into the future as our economy continues tostrengthen. To attract this much sot after generation and newimmigrants to our trade, we must understand their needs, as in;goals, desired life styles (both at work and away), what motivatesthem, family values, monetary stresses (i.e.; mortgages, etc...),etc... We must continue to monitor, upgrade and update theprogram's curriculum and delivery styles or combinations ofdelivery styles (Classroom, correspondence, Online, jobsite, etc…).Open the lines of communication between the training provider,employer, jobsite journey persons/foremen and most importantlythe apprentices.

This past spring my wife and I were presented with an opportunityto meet with a contingent representing the UA/government training

authority, technical committee, and sprinkler fitting union fromQueensland Australia. Vancouver was their last stop on a journeythat took them on a world wind tour to the six cities' that recordedthe largest multi death fire in the past twenty years in NorthAmerica. The evenings table talk included, the working (Sprinklerfitting) climate in BC/Canada, opportunities to enter anapprenticeship in sprinkler fitter (both union and non-union),Agencies and their facilities available for training for our apprenticesand upgrading our journey persons (both union and non-union),length of term, ratios of apprentices to journey persons on a jobsites and currently allowed for companies, our ability to attract newtrades people, installation materials used both in residential,commercial and industrial job sites, Canadian, provincial, regional,city building/fire codes. We talked at great lengths of theunion/non-union work force in B.C.

All in all it was a very informative and enjoyable evening for bothparties. Though coming from worlds apart our common groundurgency appeared to be our aging work force and how to meet theneeded skilled workforce when our job sites demand it. We bothstrongly believe that the apprenticeship training in the SprinklerIndustry in Canada and in Queensland is amongst the leaders inthe trades in our two countries.

I'm looking forward to meeting and working with the memberssitting on the various JTAC boards and folks in the Fire SprinklerIndustry across the country in the coming year.

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Update on Antifreeze Systems TIA ProposalsFrom NFSA e-Tech Bulletin

The Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) to NFPA 13, 13R and 13Dissued by the NFPA Standards Council in August of 2010 effectivelybanned the use of antifreeze in new dwelling units. Those TIAs failedto address the use of antifreeze in other types of occupancies, andalso provided no restrictions or guidance on the use of antifreeze inexisting systems. NFPA staff attempted to provide its own guidancethrough the issuance of an updated Fire Safety Alert in that samemonth, which recommended that existing systems be limited to amaximum concentration by volume of 50 per cent glycerin or 40 percent propylene glycol, and that only factory premixed solutions beused to ensure adequate mixing.

The NFPA sprinkler committees and the NFPA Committee onInspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Fire ProtectionSystems have now had time to study the matter, review the relevantresearch, and propose their own Tentative Interim Amendments tothe NFPA standards. Balloting within the committees has beencompleted, and a new series of TIAs are going forward to the NFPAStandards Council for consideration and possible issuance at itsmeeting at the end of February.

Four TIAs have achieved the necessary three-fourths (75%)affirmative vote of their respective committees for both technicalcontent and emergency nature and will be proceeding to theStandards Council, one each for NFPA 13D (TIA 1012), NFPA 13R (TIA1013), NFPA 13 (TIA 1015) and NFPA 25 (TIA 1014). The TIAs wouldresult in the addition of a definition of the term "premixed antifreezesolution" along with limitations for sprinkler systems in both new andexisting systems in all types of occupancies. While the TIAs consist ofmany pages of deleted and added text, the essence of where they endup can be summarized as follows:

The definition…

"Premixed Antifreeze Solution. A mixture of an antifreeze materialwith water that is prepared by the manufacturer with a quality controlprocedure in place that ensures that the antifreeze solution remains

homogeneous."

For new systems…• Antifreeze solutions would be limited to premixed solutions of

glycerin at a maximum concentration of 48 per cent by volume,or propylene glycol at a maximum concentration of 38 per centby volume. The antifreeze manufacturers would be required toprovide a certificate indicating the type, concentration by volumeand freezing point.

• Other premixed solutions would be permitted for use if speciallylisted, including existing solutions listed for use with ESFRsystems.

For existing systems…• Antifreeze solutions would be limited to solutions of glycerin at

a maximum concentration of 50 per cent by volume, orpropylene glycol at a maximum concentration of 40 per cent byvolume.

• Annually, antifreeze solutions would be tested. If any sample ofthe existing solution is in excess of the permitted concentrations,or if the type of antifreeze in the system cannot be reliablydetermined, the system would be required to be drainedcompletely and refilled with a new acceptable solution. If aconcentration greater than what is currently acceptable isneeded to prevent freezing, alternative methods of preventingthe pipe from freezing must be employed.

• For NFPA 25, newly introduced solutions would be limited topremixed solutions of glycerin at a maximum concentration of 48per cent by volume, or propylene glycol at a maximumconcentration of 38 per cent by volume. For NFPA 13D, newlyintroduced solutions could include premixed solutions of glycerinat a maximum concentration of 50 per cent by volume, orpropylene glycol at a maximum concentration of 40 per cent byvolume.

• Other premixed solutions would be permitted for use if speciallylisted.

• When systems are drained, it is not typically necessary to draindrops, but consideration should be given to draining drops over36 inches if there is evidence that unacceptably highconcentration of antifreeze have collected.

A separate TIA 1016 was proposed for NFPA 25, which would haveallowed higher concentrations of antifreeze to continue for"unoccupied" building areas. It failed to obtain the necessary three-fourths committee support as some members concerned with thesubjectivity of determining normally unoccupied areas joined thoseopposed to any restrictions on antifreeze in existing systems.

For more information on this topic please visit the NFPA website athttp://www.nfpa.org/index.asp

Codes & Technical Report

By Matthew OsburnCodes and Technical Services Manager


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Changes in the 2010 National Building Code In December of 2010 the National Model Codes were released to thepublic for purchase. I have had a chance to review the 2010 NationalBuilding Code and highlight some of the key technical changes thataffect the Fire Sprinkler Industry. In order to keep this update at amanageable level I have not captured every technical change in theNational Building Code. I would recommend you all to review thenew 2010 National Model Codes to make yourselves aware of all ofthe technical changes.

National Building Code - Part 3One of the significant changes is a revision to define Group BOccupancies. There are now three Group B Divisions;

• B-1 -Detention Occupancies• B-2 -Treatment Occupancies• B-3 -Care Occupancies

For more information please see Table 3.1.2.2

Convalescent and Children Custodial HomesThe new code will allow Convalescent and Children Custodial Homesto be permitted to be classified as a residential occupancy providedthat occupants are ambulatory and live as a single housekeeping unitin a suite with sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons.For more information please see 3.1.2.5

3.2.3 - Spatial Separation and ExposureProtectionMany Part 3 Buildings that are spaced closely together will now havemore stringent requirements on Spatial Separation and ExposureProtection. More stringent requirements are now implementedregarding limiting distance used, Maximum Concentrated Area ofUnprotected Openings, and changes to Minimum ConstructionRequirements for Exposing Building's. It is important to note thatthere are some relaxations in the current code regarding SpatialSeparation and Exposure Protection if the building is sprinkleredthroughout.For more information please see 3.2.3. thru 3.2.3.9.

Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire ProtectionSystemsA new provision was introduced into the code that ensures that allintegrated life safety systems must perform as a whole and theproper orientation and inter-relationship between the systems.For more information please see 3.2.4.6.

Electrical Supervision of Fire PumpsA new sentence was introduced to help clarify and mandate that aFire Pump shall be electrically supervised as stated in NFPA 20"Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection". Please see 3.2.4.10. for more information.

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Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire ProtectionSystemsA new provision was introduced into the code that ensures that allintegrated life safety systems must perform as a whole and theproper orientation and inter-relationship between the systems.For more information please see 9.10.1.2.

Limiting Distance and Fire Department ResponseNew language has been introduced to try and make it easier tocomply and enforce the limiting distance based on Fire DepartmentResponse. The new language now requires a limiting distance equalto half the actual limiting distance used where; the time from receiptof notification of a fire by the fire department until the first firedepartment vehicle arrives at the building exceeds 10 min in 10 percent or more of all calls to the building. For more information Please see 9.10.14.3 for more information.

Openings in Exposing Building FaceNew language has been introduced that is now more stringent insome areas on the maximum openings of exposing building face.Please note that the current code allows for greater areas of exposedbuilding face when the building is sprinklered.For more information please see 9.10.14.4.

Construction of Exposing Building FaceNew technical changes have been introduced that now require theuse of more non-combustible cladding in some examples and alsolimits the maximum area of unprotected openings in exposed buildingfaces. The current code does allow a relaxation to use combustiblecladding in some scenario's and also allow an increased maximumarea of unprotected opening when the building is sprinklered.For more information please see 9.10.14.5.

Upcoming Live Online Technical Seminars

Below is the list of upcoming Live Online Technical Seminars for the2011 calendar year.

February 15, 2011 - Paint Spray Booths (NFPA 33)March 1, 2011 - IRC/NFPA 13D Prescriptive Pipe Sizing (P2904)March 22, 2011 - Plastic PalletsApril 12, 2011 - The New NFPA 25April 26, 2011 - Pipe StandsMay 10, 2011 - What Happens During Plan Review?May 24, 2011 - Storage Occupancies: Ceiling Slopes and ClearancesJune 7, 2011 - High Velocity Low Speed (HVLS) Fans

CASA members pay a fee of $149 per seminar, while non-memberspay a fee of $299. Please note that when a member purchases 10seminars or more up front they receive an additional 30 per cent

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In 2010 we all experienced a change in our traditional expectations ofour industry. Man hours didn't follow conventional trends and in manyprovinces we managed to hold on to the man hours we experienced in2009. This was somewhat of a surprise given the National forecastwe were all exposed to in the first quarter of 2010, which was veryreserved. The National trend changed from a dependence onInstitutional work to an increase in Commercial and Industrial starts.This is welcome news as the Infrastructure money while extended fromMarch 2011 to October 2011 will soon come to an end and privatesector spending will have to pick up the slack. These indicators seemto suggest that 2011 should remain consistently level with 2010 andthat we could expect some increases in 2012 and on.

The CASA web site has been a focus this year and we have struggledto get it on track due to hosting problems. We have retained a newhosting firm and we are working quickly to get everything live andupdated for our members. It has been a long road but I believe that inthe end it will all be worth it and we will have a far more effective toolfor our membership.

Last year I was able to present to the technical committee of theCanadian Home Builders. This presentation led to an invitation topresent to the Alberta Home Builders in four cities. These presentationsled to a meeting in Lethbridge where for the first time we had Homebuilders, Building Officials, Water Officials, Fire Officials and ourorganization, at the table for meetings surrounding the advancementof residential fire sprinkler use in their community. These meetingshave led to follow up meetings for 2011 and I believe that for the firsttime we will take a step forward without having to take two back.Please follow this story in Jamie McKenzie's, Western Regional reportsand my National Marketing reports throughout 2011.

In 2011, we will re-establish the Canadian arm of the Home FireSprinkler Coalition with groups in the West, East and Ontario. The roleof the coalition will be to educate the public on the benefits of firesprinklers and create allegiances with various key communitystakeholders. These stake holders can then promote the benefits of firesprinklers to their respective industries and through this we effectivelyspread accurate information. The first meeting in each communityshould occur prior to September, 2011.

As part of the expanded awareness of fire sprinkler technology we willbe attending several community trade shows this year, including theCanadian Injury Prevention Conference where we will be presentingthe concept of fire sprinklers being the most effective fire injuryprevention device available today. This group is made up of doctorsand injury prevention specialists from across the country, whom arefocused on reducing injuries and deaths in Canada. Our productsclearly accomplish that goal and their support would contribute to theadvancement of the use of fire sprinklers.

We will continue to establish a strong relationship with our friends inthe Fire Service and attend the Annual Canadian Association of FireChiefs Conference in Calgary, 2011. These groups have been thebiggest supporters of fire sprinklers in the past and they continue topromote the use of fire sprinklers. The unions on the other hand havenot been proponents in Canada and we are arranging meetings with theInternational Association of Fire Fighters and their Canadian leaders todiscuss the issues that the fire fighters have. It is clear that there is aconcern over staffing, however, the modern fire service is an all hazardresponse service, and personnel is required to fulfill theserequirements. Our goal will be to provide the Association with thebenefits fire sprinklers provide to fire fighter safety and move forwardwith an amicable direction.

At this year's Annual Conference, CASA will celebrate its 50thAnniversary in Toronto. The dates are June 3 through June 7, at OneKing West hotel.

One King West is a Heritage building that was first home to Michie &Co. Grocers & Wine Merchants in the mid 1800's. In 1879 theprestigious location became home to the Dominion Bank, it wouldremain the Dominion bank for 126 years. This historic building nowboasts an adjacent hotel/residence property that is connected throughthe lobby, and the previous bank facilities have become the event spacefor the hotel. A very appropriate historic property for CASA to celebrateits fiftieth anniversary. Mark your calendars, and join us for thisprestigious event.


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Happy New Year! I'm Jamie McKenzie; one of my new hats forCASA is to step in the role of the Western Regional Manager. I havebig shoes to fill with Dan's retirement. Over the past twenty or soyears Dan has been a strong mentor/tutor during my career withSimplexGrinnell. He installed and re-enforced his strong workethic, industry knowledge and respected management style.Always available, always a positive approach, always a pleasure towork and play beside. A Sprinkler Fitter by trade with over 35 yearsin the industry, 28 years as a member of local union 170. Duringmy 30 years with SimplexGrinnell my career led me from a service"on - call" van, to a road super, and up the ranks to various Sr.Managements positions. I've sat as a management trustee onLocal 170's Health & Welfare Board for the past 10 years, the BCdirector on CASA's Board of Directors and on the BC JTAC for thepast 3 years. I'm looking forward to the challenges we'll tackleand face together and the new friendships.

Western Canada has a resource driven economy. Althoughdifferences exist among the four western provinces in terms ofeconomic structures, on key similarity is prevalent: economicperformances in these regions are heavily dependent oncommodities and natural resources, which include agriculture,forestry, mining and oil and gas. The West's economic output fromthe resource sector accounts for a much higher component of thetotal GDP, compared to the rest of the country. Over the long term,diversification of the western economy is the key to sustainedeconomic success. A number of structural issues need to beaddressed to ensure a more resilient western economy, including:

• Ongoing reliance on the resource sector and exposure tovolatile commodity markets.

• Low business expenditures on research and development(R&D) resulting in fewer technologies being commercialized.

• Lack of access to early stage capital to facilitate companystart-up and growth.

• Need for improvements in the area of business productivityand competitiveness.

• Larger proportion of SMEs, but fewer who export, andresearch indicates exporters outperform non-exports.

• The aging population and workforce, and.

• Low participation rate of Aboriginal labour force.

Addressing these issues is vital to ensuring a more competitiveand diversified economy in the West in the long run.

In British Columbia, the forestry Industry is at the forefront of theeconomic landscape. In Alberta, oil and gas production dominatesthe province's economy. Saskatchewan's mix of potash mining,oil extraction, and agriculture industries lead its growth. Manitoba'swide range of mining, agricultural and manufacturing productsform its economic foundation.

Western Canada's economy is also largely dependent on trade,with approximately one third of its total GDP derived from exports.The largest trading partner is the US, accounting for about 80 percent of the region's total exports.

Strong economic growth has created tremendous opportunities forindustries such as manufacturing, industrial and residentialconstruction, science and technology innovation, and servicesthroughout the regions. Western Canada has been takingadvantage of these opportunities and working hard to buildstronger economic foundations and maintain its competitivenessin the global market.

Population Change in the West (as reported in the "State of theWest 2010")

• The West was home to 10.4 million in 2009

• 3 in 10 Canadians live in one of the western provinces

• The West would be 80th in the list of the world's largestcountries (Canada is 36th)

Western Regional Report

Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional ManagerCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

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2011 CASA Annual ConferenceJune 3 - 7

This year CASA will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary ofIncorporation. This year's event will be an opportunity tocelebrate our past, salute our life members and embrace ourfuture. CASA has long been the voice of the fire protectionindustry, but we have also been an unwavering voice ofpublic safety.

We hope that you will all be able to join us and take theopportunity to share this event with us while contributing toour future. The event hotel is the historic One King West, arestored historic bank building with an ultra modern hotelattached. This building has been part of Toronto's skylinesince 1914 and has endured two bank mergers and wasonce one of the tallest buildings in the city, a fitting locationto celebrate our history and future.

Mark your calendars and join us in Toronto on June 3rdthrough 7th. Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, enjoy the Torontoharbour, from the water, with a dinner cruise and experiencethe 45 foot ceilings in the grand banking hall for the black tiegala dinner.

Visit www.casa-firesprinkler.org for more information.


• The West's population has been growing faster than thepopulation in the rest of the country

• BC and Alberta have been growing much faster thanSaskatchewan and Manitoba

• A strong economy has helped reverse the shrinking ofSaskatchewan's population that was happening in theearly part of the 2000s

• The West, like the rest of Canada, is aging. Over 1 in 10western Canadians are 65 years of age or over

This trend will have profound implications for Western societyas the aging of the population increases demand for productsand services tailored to seniors. Major public policy areas suchas health care, housing and income support will feel the effectsof an older population.



Happy New Year. 2010 in Ontario was unconventional to say the least.While we did not experience a rebound in the industry we did

manage to maintain our numbers from 2009, which was a surpriseconsidering the soft forecasts we were all exposed to earlier in theyear. Employment in Ontario remained flat, as well as, didconstruction starts. There was however, a shift over the year inconstruction from institutional to commercial and industrial. Thesechanges seem to grow as we worked our way through the lastquarter.

The Building Code changes requiring residential fire sprinklers in allnew high-rise construction also added some work to the Ontariomarket. A very competitive market, but a growing one indeed. Manybuilders chose to sprinkler buildings that may not have requiredsprinklers, in an effort to maintain product features, as sprinkleredbuildings started to go on sale. This was smart marketing on thedeveloper's part and has begun to help contractors in Ontario.

The once dream of compulsory certification, moved two steps closerin 2010 with approval of the Ontario College of Trades and theprovinces hosting of public input sessions on criteria. At this point,the college has placed a job call for staff and for members of thethree boards. We have encouraged all members to apply andparticipate in the future of trade work in Ontario.

A strong partnership with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs grewmore resilient and stronger over 2010. We worked closely with theAssociation on a documentary called The Burning Question on CBC.This documentary focused on why there were no fire sprinkler retrofitrequirements for care facilities in the province and given the numberof fatalities we have experienced when Ontarians could expect thislegislation. Still an unanswered question, but the province has movedto a public input model addressing fire sprinklers in care facilities andhopefully we will see change in the second quarter of 2011.

On the single family residential front, we have attempted to work withthe Ontario Home Builders Association. We were invited to severalmeetings with the organization over the course of the year with theOntario Association of Fire Chiefs. These meetings did not producemuch in the way of progress, but we did get to talk. Our hope is to

expand on these meetings in 2011 and develop some co-operativestrategies that could help to advance fire sprinklers in single familyhomes.

In 2010 we re-established the Canadian Home Fire SprinklerCoalition. The first meeting is scheduled for May in the Ontario region.Following this meeting, we will be looking to facilitate meetings inthe East and the West. The Ontario meeting group will consist of adoctor from the Burn Unit at the Hospital for Sick Children, the fireservice, members of the injury prevention community, home builders,and members from our industry. The goal of this group will be toeducate each member's respective association/group and spreadvaluable information on the benefits of residential fire sprinklers.

In an effort to reach out to the public in respect to residentialsprinklers, the ORG hosted a booth at the National Women's show inToronto. The show boasts an attendance of 38,000 women over thethree days. There was rarely a quiet moment in the booth and we hadmany encouraging dialogues with show attendees. We will beexamining this show again and deciding on our participation in thenear future.

Ontario is proud to host this year's Annual Conference, whichpromises to be an exciting event. I would like to extend a welcometo all of our contractors from across Canada and encourage you tojoin us here in Toronto, in June, for CASA's 50th Anniversary.

Ontario Regional Report

Sean Pearce, Ontario Regional ManagerCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

R E P O R T

Fire Marshal of Ontario AppointmentI am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tadeusz (Ted)Wieclawek to the position of Fire Marshal of Ontario.

Reporting directly to the Commissioner of Community Safety, thisposition is responsible for providing leadership within the Ontariogovernment by advising on standards and legislation relating to fireprevention and protection, and providing recommendations for theprovision of adequate levels of fire safety for buildings and property.

Ted brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He joined theOffice of the Fire Marshal in 1992, where he held various positions,including Program Specialist, Risk Assessment and MunicipalReview Section, and Operations Manager, Fire Protection Services.Most recently, he was the Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal, FireProtection Services. Ted was an integral part of the policy andlegislative development of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act,1997. He is also a member of the Professional Standards SettingBody Committee and member (associate) of the Ontario Associationof Fire Chiefs and International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Ted holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science fromQueen's University.

Please join me in welcoming Ted to his new role.


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Atlantic Regional GroupPlans for the 2011 Atlantic Design Symposium are well under way.The date is Tuesday, May 17, 2011. It will be held in Moncton, NewBrunswick at the Hampton Inn and Suites, which is located at 700Mapleton Rd. (506 855-4819). For further information andregistration you can contact Joe Oliver @ 902-468-9500 or JoeYoung @ 902-852-2208. There are a limited number of seats soact early.

As published in the January QR, it was noted that there was a spikein fire related deaths in Atlantic Canada in 2010. There were 33which are up from 16 in 2009. Fire deaths in Nova Scotia went upfrom 8 to 9, but the figures went up from two to 11 in Newfoundland& Labrador, six to 10 in New Brunswick and zero to three in PrinceEdward Island. These figures are appalling as most or all may havebeen preventable with early warning system as working smokedetectors and/or early suppression such as fire sprinkler systems.The majority of those deaths occurred in residences that did nothave a working smoke detector. These facts are from the Red Cross.

The Top Tech competition will take place at the NFSA Annualseminar and exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland, April 7-8, 2011. TheCanadian teams, have in the past, done very well in thiscompetition, so watch for the dates for qualifying rounds for theTop Tech competition.

Man hours are remaining steady in Newfoundland with NewBrunswick having a slight increase and Nova Scotia is down a bit.

Our next Regional meeting will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick,on Wednesday, March 9th.

Atlantic Regional Report

Joe Young, Atlantic Regional ManagerCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

R E P O R T

On the Lighter side.A man and his wife moved back home to Newfoundland,from Vancouver.

The wife had a wooden leg and to insure it in BC was$2000.00 a year!

When they arrived in Newfoundland, they went to anInsurance agency to see how much it would cost to insurethe wooden leg.

The agent looked it up on the computer and said to thecouple, $39.00.

The husband was shocked and asked why it was so cheaphere in Newfoundland to insure, because it cost him$2000.00 in BC!

The agent turned his computer screen to the couple andsaid, 'Well, here it is on the screen, it says:

*Any wooden structure, with a sprinkler system over it, is$39.00.


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Randal G. Brown, P.Eng., BDS, P.E., MiFireE, FSFPE

Consulting Engineer, PresidentRandal Brown & Associates Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr.Randal G. Brown was recently awarded the designation of Fellow ofthe Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). Mr. Brown waspresented with the award at SFPE's Annual Fellows Reception heldas part of the SFPE Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Randy joins a distinguished group of SFPE members who haveattained "significant stature and accomplishment in engineering".The designation of Fellow is an honour presented to individuals

that is obtained after nomination by their peers for outstandingcontributions to the advancement of fire protection engineering andvaluable service to SFPE.

He is a longstanding member of both the Southern Ontario Chapterand National Capital Region Chapter as well as SFPE International.He has served as President of the Southern Ontario Chapter, and isthe current Membership Chair of SFPE International. He also sits onthe SFPE Standards Making Committee on Calculating FireExposures to Structures, the SFPE Standards Making Committeeon Calculating Thermal Response of Structures and the SFPE TaskGroup on Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings.

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TOLCO Honors George Von Gnatensky for 40Years' Service

George Von Gnatensky was recentlyhonored by TOLCO for 40 years ofservice. He is currently director of fireprotection sales, a member of theNFPA Technical Committee onHanging and Bracing, and a memberof NFSA Engineering and StandardsCommittee. He has served as amember of the TOLCO Research andDevelopment team that introducedmany important support and bracinginnovations to the industry, and

participated in the development of TOLCO's State of California Pre-Approved Seismic Bracing Manual for Piping Systems.

Throughout his 40-year career, Von Gnatensky has made manycontributions to the fire protection industry as inventor, author,speaker, mentor, consultant and sales manager. Due to his vastknowledge of support and seismic bracing design, he is regularly

consulted by building officials, fire prevention officers' groups andinsurance companies in the U.S. and internationally.

According to Von Gnatensky, "The fire protection industry haschanged much over the years, but the dedicated individualscontinue to provide an invaluable protective service to life andproperty worldwide, and I have always been proud to be a part ofthe TOLCO team."

According to Von Gnatensky, "The fire protection industry haschanged much over the years, but the dedicated individualscontinue to provide an invaluable protective service to life andproperty worldwide, and I have always been proud to be a part ofthe TOLCO team."

TOLCO, a brand of NIBCO INC., manufactures a complete line ofpipe hangers, fabricated pipe supports, seismic bracing, and strutfittings for commercial, residential and industrial applications. Forover 40 years, TOLCO has been known for its innovative andpatented product designs; especially in seismic bracing. For moreinformation, contact TOLCO's Customer Service Department at 1-800-786-5266. Additional product information and literature areavailable for download at www.tolco.com

Founded in 1904, NIBCO INC. is a worldwide provider of flow controlsolutions to the residential and commercial construction, industrial,fire protection and irrigation markets. NIBCO's World Headquartersis located in Elkhart, Ind., and has 11 manufacturing plants locatedthroughout the United States, Mexico and Poland. Visitwww.nibco.com for information on NIBCO's complete line ofproducts.

Media Contact:Sally Boyer, manager-marketing communications574.295.3381 or [email protected]

VGSTM Grooved Piping System UnveiledViking Group, a global leader in fire protection and life-safetysystems, announces the availability of its new VGSTM groovedpiping system. The new VGSTM line, which is cULus Listed and FMApproved, includes a full complement of grooved couplings, fittings,flanges, mechanical tees, and other products necessary for theinstallation of complete grooved piping networks for fire sprinklersystems. The VGSTM grooved piping system will be sold throughthe company's integrated Viking SupplyNet distribution network, aswell as certain authorized independent distributors, beginningFebruary 1, 2011.

VGSTM grooved piping products, which are manufactured in ISO9001 certified facilities, are offered in both standard ductile iron aswell as galvanized material for use in areas subject to corrosion.The product line will include sizes up to 12 inch (300 mm). Severalcoupling gasket types are available, including GapSeal® flush

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gaskets, which are recommended for dry pipe sprinkler systemsand freezer applications.

The addition of VGSTM to Viking's leading line of fire protectionproducts further enhances the company's ability to serve itscustomers with a complete, broad-based package of quality fireprotection products and services. As with all Viking products,technical support will be available through the company's technicalservices department located in Hastings, Michigan, as well as thecompany's global field support team. Product specifications andsupporting literature are currently available online atwww.vikinggroupinc.com/en/vgs.

Viking is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution ofinnovative fire protection solutions. Established in 1921, thecompany's products and services are now sold in over 70 countriesthrough an integrated distribution network. For more informationon Viking's complete line of quality fire protection products andservices, please visit www.vikinggroupinc.com or call 800-968-9501.

Contact:Jeff NortonP: [email protected]

Mueller Flow Control Changes Its Name toFLOCORKevin Fullan Vice President and General Manager of Mueller FlowControl announced that, effective today, Mueller Flow Control willchange its name to FLOCOR Inc.

“Our name may be new,” says Kevin Fullan, “but our managementteam and employees remain firmly in place. Our warehouse andoffice locations, phone numbers and contact people also stay thesame.”

The name change follows a requirement of the ownership changeone year ago when Mueller Flow Control became 100% Canadianowned. On January 5, 2010, FLOCOR was acquired by wholesaledistributor Deschenes Group Inc., a recipient of “Canada’s 50 BestManaged Companies.” award.

The original roots of the company date back to 1850. For manyyears they were known as Grinnell prior to Mueller Flow Control.This new name celebrates the Mueller Flow heritage whileproviding the company a fresh look. FLOCOR is committed tomaking steady improvements in services, support systems and bestpractices while remaining locally run and close to the Customersthey serve.

“Our new tagline, ‘The Piping Products People,’ says everythingabout us,” VP & GM Kevin Fullan says. “It highlights our specialcombination of people-oriented service, expertise and productrange, including commercial, industrial, waterworks, fire- protectionand specialty piping.”

For more information, contact:www.FLOCOR.caorKevin FullanVice President and General [email protected] Seaman StreetStoney Creek, ON L8E 2V9(855) FLOCOR-1(855) 356-2671

TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTSINTRODUCES INNOVATIVE RAPIDRESPONSE® RESIDENTIAL DRY PIPESYSTEM

System Answers Freezing ConcernsTyco Fire Protection Products (Tyco) announces the release of itsRAPID RESPONSE® Residential Dry Pipe System. This system isspecifically engineered to provide homebuilders with the onlyintegrated solution for NFPA 13D applications in areas that aresubject to freezing.

RAPID RESPONSE provides builders with several advantages,including efficient sourcing, lower system cost and UL approval. Itis the only complete line of residential fire sprinkler systemcomponents in the industry, providing homebuilders with one pointof contact to meet any design or installation demand. Specific to thenew Residential Dry Pipe System, Tyco’s patented SprinkFDT designsoftware allows for water delivery times to be determined prior tofield installations, ultimately lowering overall system costs.

The heart of the RAPID RESPONSE Residential Dry Pipe System isthe Model RCP-1 Residential Control Panel, which contains pre-programmed controls, an enclosed air compressor and systemperformance gauges. UL listed, the control panel is pre-assembledfor quick installation and easy system design.

The components of the system are all also UL-listed for use in thisapplication. Innovative residential and dry-type residentialsprinklers have undergone rigorous testing to meet UL1626 fire testcriteria, including a 15-second delay for water delivery as requiredfor use in dry pipe systems. Tyco BlazeMaster® pipe and fittingsoffer the only complete line of UL-rated CPVC products in the fireprotection industry.

To learn more about how the RAPID RESPONSE Residential Dry PipeSystem is a benefit in areas where freezing might be an issue, visitwww.tyco-fire.com or call 1-800-558-5236.

About RAPID RESPONSE RAPID RESPONSE is a brand of Tyco Fire Protection Productsrepresenting the most complete residential fire sprinkler system onthe market today. The RAPID RESPONSE Home Fire Sprinkler Systemconsists of state-of-the-art fire sprinklers, CPVC pipe and fittings, and



a full line of system components including riser assemblies, valves,water flow detectors, alarms and hangers. The RAPID RESPONSEHome Fire Sprinkler System is backed by an industry-leading, 10-year limited warranty. www.tyco-rapidresponse.com

About TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTSTyco Fire Protection Products is a strategically aligned business unitwith globally recognized products sold under leading brandsincluding ANSUL, GRINNELL, HYGOOD, NEURUPPIN, PYRO-CHEM,RAPID RESPONSE, SKUM, and TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS. Tyco FireProtection Products produces fire protection and mechanicalbuilding construction solutions for commercial, industrial,institutional, governmental, and residential customers. Heavyemphasis is placed on research and development resulting ininnovations and global approvals. Key products include manualfirefighting equipment, detection/suppression systems,extinguishing agents, sprinkler systems, valves, piping products,and fittings. www.tycofsbp.com.

ABOUT TYCOTyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) is a diversified, global companythat provides vital products and services to customers around theworld. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services,fire protection and detection products and services, valves andcontrols, and other industrial products. Tyco had 2010 revenue of$17 billion and has more than 100,000 employees worldwide. Moreinformation on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.

Contact:Ryan AnkromSBC [email protected]

Viking SupplyNet Relocates Three Locationsin North AmericaViking Group, a global leader in fire protection and life safetysystems, announces the relocation of its Viking SupplyNet servicecenters in Toronto, Houston, and Philadelphia. The three newfacilities, which are strategically located in their respectivemetropolitan areas, will further enhance the company's servicecapabilities in each of these key markets.

Viking SupplyNet's new 40,000 square foot facility in Houston,Texas will include both distribution and fabrication services.Formerly, the company operated these functions in separatefacilities. By consolidating these operations in a single location,Viking SupplyNet has enhanced its capabilities to provide acomplete, integrated package of fire protection products andfabrication services to fire sprinkler contractors in Houston.

The relocation of Viking SupplyNet's operations in Philadelphia willbe effective on January 10, 2011. The Houston and Toronto moveshave been completed and both facilities are now operational.Updated contact information for each new location is as follows:

Viking SupplyNet - Toronto325 Vaughan Valley BoulevardWoodbridge, Ontario L4H 3B5Phone: (905) 856-3557Fax: (905) 856-3558

Viking SupplyNet - Houston 6911 Fairbanks North Houston Road Suite 100Houston, TX 77040Phone: (713) 896-8464Fax: (713) 896-8429Toll Free: (877) 684-5464

Viking SupplyNet - Philadelphia 201 King Manor DriveKing of Prussia, PA 19406Phone: (610) 277-2736Fax: (610) 277-2971Toll Free: (800) 845-4645

Viking is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution ofinnovative fire protection and life safety systems. For nearly 90 yearsthe company's products and services have protected lives and propertyworldwide from the devastating effects of fire. For more information onViking's complete line of quality fire protection products and services,please visit www.vikinggroupinc.com or call 800-968-9501.

Contact:Jeff NortonP: [email protected]

Telly Award Recognizes EducationalContributions of BlazeMaster® Fire SprinklerSystemsSince its introduction of the first non-metallic fire sprinkler system in1984, BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Systems of The LubrizolCorporation (NYSE: LZ) has led the industry in providingcomprehensive technical training programs for installers, as well aseducational programs for builders and homeowners. This year, thecompany's educational efforts have been recognized with a bronzeTelly Award. BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems won in the socialresponsibility category for its 2009 educational segment that aired onthe "Designing Spaces" television show-a half-hour nationaltelevision series that travels around the country spanning the genreof decorating ideas, do-it-yourself projects and step-by-step homeimprovements.

The educational segment not only focused on the benefits of aBlazeMaster fire sprinkler system over other life safety options, butit also provided persuasive information regarding the need for andbenefit of installing residential fire sprinkler systems.

"We were honored to receive this award, especially in the socialresponsibility category," said Matthew Kuwatch, global business

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Jay Heller, vice president of LynCar Products Ltd. undertook a homerenovation this past winter, and as part of this renovation includeda residential sprinkler system.

LynCar Products Ltd recently deepened its management team whenlong time President Clive Davies welcomed Hart and Jay Heller aspartners. These brothers, who will each serve as Executive VicePresidents of LynCar, bring many years of business experience andwill add knowledge and depth to the future growth of LynCar.

LynCar is well known in Canada as a leading supplier of sprinklerspecialty items. The company's catalogue boasts some 1,500

items and includeseverything a sprinklercontractor needs to fabricateand install a fire sprinklersystem, other than pipe andfittings. LynCar knows thefire protection industry verywell, having participated inthe market since 1985. Hartand Jay Heller hope tosupplement this deep baseof industry knowledge withtheir own broad businessexperience.

Jay Heller spent 11 years as a senior officer of a private equity andinvestment management firm, and was a corporate lawyer at alarge downtown Toronto law firm. He holds degrees in law andeconomics from the University of Toronto.

Hart Heller is an industrial engineer who has spent the past 15 yearsworking in finance, business consulting and engineering. He is alsoinvolved in all finance related collective bargaining negotiations forthe NHL Players' Association. He holds an engineering degree fromthe University of Toronto and an MBA from Harvard BusinessSchool.

As Hart and Jay conducted their due diligence of LynCar and of thebroader fire protection industry prior to joining LynCar, theydeveloped an appreciation of the tremendous increase in personalsafety that a sprinkler system can provide. In Jay's case, thiseducation was very timely, as he was in the process of renovatinga new family home. Shortly after joining LynCar, Jay began toinvestigate the possibility of including a residential sprinkler systemas part of the renovation.

LynCar contacted CASA member Classic Fire Protection, to see if

they could assist Jay inthis project, and RickBerwick was only toohappy to help. Foundedin 1988, Classic FireProtection is one ofCanada's leading firesprinkler contractorsand a leading memberof CASA. Classic has afull team of engineersand a fleet of service trucks, to service new installations, servicecalls and inspections - including for residential customers.

Jay's house is located in central Toronto and is roughly 100 yearsold. Jay and his wife purchased the house in 2009, with the goalof completing a "full gut" renovation. The 3,500 sq ft house neededmajor repairs including new kitchen and bathrooms, mechanicalsystems, roof repairs, stuccoing, new floors and drywall. Added tothis list, Jay wished to add a fire sprinkler system!

Jay first had to convince his wife Anita that their new home wouldnot have unsightly heads sticking out of the ceilings, and of courseshe was worried that they would leak and cause damages. She wasalso worried that ALL the heads would activate at once and ruinthe newly renovated house! She needed a lesson on the safetybenefits that a residential sprinkler system would provide, and hasprobably seen too many movies - it did not help that she used to bea film reviewer! However, with a little education Anita quickly goton board and supported the home sprinkler initiative.

Suppliers and Contractor PromoteResidential Sprinklers

Jay Heller (Vice President, LynCar Products), Rick Berwick(President Classic Fire), Steve Poland (Contracts Manager, ClassicFire), Brad Johnson (Job Supervisor, Classic Fire)


231st Issue 2011Casanotes

The general contractor for the renovation, Celcon GeneralContractors, was excited about the opportunity to participate in aresidential sprinkler job. Despite over 20 years experience inrenovating homes, Celcon's President, Chuck Lunau, had notpreviously had a chance to work on a home sprinkler system. Butunlike many general contractors, he understood the safety benefitsof a sprinkler system and welcomed the opportunity to work witha sophisticated sub-contractor like Classic. Chuck is hopeful thatthis experience will help him to convince future clients of thebenefits of installing a fire sprinkler system to their homes, whichwill both help his business and also the safety of his customers.

Once everyone was on board, Steve Poland of Classic Fire

Protection arrived at the job site with his team and the installationbegan. Steve communicated well with LynCar and Jay's family tomake sure everything progressed smoothly within the context ofthe major home renovation.

To complete the job, Classic Fire Protection is using:

• Blazemaster™ Piping • Globe Fire Protection Sprinkler Heads • Potter Equipment• LynCar Accessories • Conbraco Backflow

This installation by Jay Heller of LynCar Products, with the help ofClassic Fire, is a good example of how the industry is willing to "putits money where its mouth is" and show leadership in the emergingarea of home fire sprinkler systems. When any participant in the fireprotection industry, be it a contractor, supplier or engineer, has anopportunity to buy or renovate a home, please take the extra stepand insist on a residential sprinkler system for you and your family.Jay Heller did and now his home is fire safe!

Submitted by Clive Davies, President LynCar Products Ltd.

discount. For more information and to review the registration formplease visit the following link

http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/education.html

Upcoming In Class Educational Seminars

Below you will find a list of the upcoming In Class EducationalSeminars for the 2011 Calendar year.

Ottawa, ON - March 28th thru March 30thMarch 28th - Pumps for Fire Protection March 29th - ITM of Water Based Fire Protection Systems March 30th - Seismic Bracing for Sprinkler Systems

Toronto, ON - March 31st thru April 1stMarch 31st & April 1st -Sprinkler Protection for Storage Applications (Two Day Program)

Moncton, NB - April 18th thru April 20thApril 18th - Pumps for Fire Protection April 19th - ITM of Water Based Fire Protection Systems April 20th - Seismic Bracing for Sprinkler Systems

Halifax, NS -April 21st thru April 22ndApril 21st thru April 22nd -Sprinkler Protection for StorageApplications (Two Day Program)

Regina, SK -May 16th thru May 18th May 16th - Pumps for Fire Protection

May 17th - ITM of Water Based Fire Protection Systems May 18th - Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

Calgary, AB -June 20th thru June 21stJune 20th thru June 22nd -Sprinkler Protection for StorageApplications (Two Day Program)

Edmonton, AB -June 22nd thru June 24thJune 22nd - Pumps for Fire Protection June 23rd - ITM of Water Based Fire Protection Systems June 24th - Standpipes Systems for Fire Protection

Winnipeg, MB -November 2nd thru November 4thNovember 2nd & November 3rd -Sprinkler Protection for StorageApplications (Two Day Program)November 4th - Plan Review Procedures & Policies

Vancouver, BC -November 17th thru November 19thNovember 17th & November 18th -Sprinkler Protection for StorageApplications (Two Day Program)November 19th - Standpipes Systems for Fire Protection

The cost per seminar is $299 per person. There is a 15 per centdiscount when a company sends three or more persons, and there isan additional 15 per cent discount when a person attends all threeseminars. All attendees receive a workbook, continental breakfast,and morning and afternoon coffee breaks. For more information andto gain access to the registration form please visit the following link:http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/education.html

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director for BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems. "One of our businessgoals is to educate the general public on the life-saving value ofinstalling a fire sprinkler system. Through this segment, we wereable to highlight how a BlazeMaster fire sprinkler system works tohelp save lives and also benefits the environment by minimizing theenvironmental damage that a household fire can cause."

The Telly is one of the most sought-after awards in the broadcastindustry. The 31st Annual Telly Awards received more than 13,000entries from around the world.

To view the "Designing Spaces" segment, visitwww.designingspaces.tv/archive/?txtsearch=blazemaster&type=1#.

About The Lubrizol CorporationThe Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is an innovative specialtychemical company that produces and supplies technologies tocustomers in the global transportation, industrial and consumermarkets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engineoils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, aswell as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizolmakes ingredients and additives for personal care products andpharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technologyand performance coatings in the form of specialty resins andadditives. Lubrizol's industry-leading technologies in additives,ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance andvalue of customers' products, while reducing their environmentalimpact.

With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation ownsand operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as salesand technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizolhas approximately 6,750 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2009were $4.6 billion. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.

Media ContactEileen Petridis, Falls Communications(216) [email protected] Site: www.blazemaster.com

Tyco Fire Protection Products IntroducesPATHFINDER Fittings for CPVC Pipe SystemsExclusive Design Eliminates Dry-FitsTyco Fire Protection Products, a global leader in water-based firesuppression technology and manufacturer of the RAPID RESPONSEHome Fire Sprinkler System, introduces PATHFINDER Fittings for use

in CPVC pipe systems.

PATHFINDER Fittings aredesigned to help identify dry-fits during installation byincorporating a grooved

channel on the inside ofthe fitting. This channelallows installers to testsystems containingPATHFINDER Fittingsusing low-pressure air tofind dry-fit connectionsprior to performing therequired hydrostatic test.These fittings quicklyindicate lack of a cemented joint by audibly leaking air. The rate ofpressure decay is instantly noticeable by observing a calibratedpressure gauge and listening for air escaping through the dry-fitfitting.

PATHFINDER Fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved for use in allresidential occupancies, as defined per NFPA 13R and 13D, and forlight hazard occupancies, as defined per NFPA 13. The product lineincludes elbows, tees, crosses, couplings, sprinkler head adapters,reducing tees, reducing bushings, and related adapters.

PATHFINDER Fittings are the newest addition to the TYCO RAPIDRESPONSE Home Fire Sprinkler System. RAPID RESPONSE productsprovide builders with several advantages, including efficient sourcing,lower system cost, and agency approvals. It is the only complete lineof residential fire sprinkler system components in the industry,providing homebuilders with one point of contact to meet any designor installation demand.

To learn more about PATHFINDER Fittings, contact your local Tyco FireProtection Products territory manager or visit www.tyco-fire.com.

Corporate Name Change from Troy SprinklerLtd. to Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.In march 2007 our new business venture was formed and we havebeen operating as Troy Sprinkler Ltd. and in some markets asEdwards Sprinkler. We now find ourselves fortunate to have the Troyand Edwards names well connected to one another and we aretherefore in a good position to move to one consolidated name.

Effective Monday, February 14th our new corporate name becameTroy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.

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