Jul 02, 2008

Raising the Bar with AB 2288 – Part 1

by Robert L. Rowe

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For those of you who know me, regardless of the emotions that sometimes seem to get in the way when controversial issues in the fire service arise, I’ve have always made it a point to see both sides of an [...]

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Jun 30, 2008

The Sprinkler Fitters Union Support Fire Sprinklers

by Randy D. Roxson

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In Steve Leyton’s recent rebuttal to my response to his misinformed article, he states, "they (in reference to the words of my letter ) were quoted word for word". His quote was “SPRINKLER FITTERS UNION TO OPPOSE FIRE SPRINKLERS”. Word [...]

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Jun 25, 2008

Rebuttal to Sprinkler Fitter Unions Support of Fire Sprinklers Article

by Steve Leyton

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This rebuttal is in response to the article written by Randy D. Roxson. Sprinkler Fitter Unions Across Nation Support Fire Sprinklers Not surprisingly, Mr. Roxson completely misstates my position on the issue of fire sprinkler fitter training and certification. As [...]

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Jun 25, 2008

Sprinkler Fitter Unions Across Nation Support Fire Sprinklers

by Randy D. Roxson

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Recently, Steve Leyton, an adamant opponent of California’s AB 2288 (Torrico), which will require sprinkler installers to be trained, submitted an article to this site entitled “SPRINKLER FITTERS UNION TO OPPOSE FIRE SPRINKLERS”. While this makes a good headline to [...]

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Jun 24, 2008

Installing Residential Fire Sprinklers – Travis Mack – Case Study

by Ryan J. Smith

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. Location: Gilbert, AZ Home Type: Single Family Yr Built: 2007 Sq. Ft.: 2694 Yr Sprinklers Installed: 2007 Sprinkler Cost: $4000* In 2007, Travis Mack decided to have his new Gilbert, Arizona, home built with residential fire sprinklers. Travis reasons, [...]

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Jun 19, 2008

Sprinkler Fitters Union To Oppose Fire Sprinklers

by Steve Leyton

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In a stunning development related to a proposed sprinkler fitter regulatory bill in California, Sprinkler Fitters Local Unions 483, 709 and 669 have vowed to oppose any fire sprinkler ordinance or act in the state, unless it is accompanied by [...]

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Jun 11, 2008

Christmas Tree Fire Demonstration

by Ryan J. Smith

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Each year millions of people around the world celebrate the holiday season by setting up a Christmas tree in their house and decorating it with ornaments and lights. It’s a wonderful time of year, but there is a fire hazard [...]

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Jun 05, 2008

June 2008 is Home Safety Month

by Residential Fire Sprinklers .com

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Ask Americans where they feel safest and most will say their own home. However, unintentional injuries in the home result in nearly 21 million medical visits on average each year. The Home Safety Council dedicates the month of June – [...]

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Jun 03, 2008

Fire Prevention Week 2008

by Residential Fire Sprinklers .com

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Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006. That’s why the theme of Fire [...]

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Jun 03, 2008

Home Fire Safety – Consumer Bulletin Released

by Residential Fire Sprinklers .com

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After much anticipation, the Home Fire Safety – Consumer Bulletin, written by fire protection industry executive, Ryan J. Smith, is now released and ready for download at Residential Fire Sprinklers .com. This report takes a unique approach to educating the [...]

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