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Annual Conference2018 CASA

JUNE 24 – 26 IN CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI

Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2018 • 2nd Issue

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2017/2018Ontario

Rick Berwick, Chair, Classic Fire Protection Inc.

Atlantic

Claude Melanson, Viking Fire Protection Inc.

Ontario

Gary Irving, Superior Sprinkler Co. Ltd.

Manitoba/Saskatchewan

Craig Ross, Vipond Inc.

Alberta

Corey Gordon, Save All Fire Services Inc.

British Columbia

Tim Killey, Fire Busters Inc.

Associate Manufacturer/Supplier

Bryan Callaghan, Treasurer, Tyco Fire Protection Products

National Representatives

Mike Farren, Vipond Inc.

Jim McCoubrey, Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.

William Chanski, Tyco Integrated Fire & Security

Steve Spearing, Viking Fire Protection Inc.

President

John Galt, CASA Non-voting

STAFFPresident, John Galt

Codes & Technical Services Manager, Jason Ryckman

Training and Apprenticeship, Jamie McKenzie

National Communications Manager, Matt Osburn

Atlantic Regional Manager, Brian Bickford

Ontario Regional Manager, Jo-Ann Gauthier

Western Regional Manager, Jamie McKenzie

CASAnotes Editor / Event Planner, Debbie Tomasic

Reception / Admin. / Labour, Lucy Arcuri

Accounting, Jane Lu

The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is a National Trade Contractor’s Association. It has existed in one form or another since the 1920’s, and was incorporated under a Dominion Charter in 1961. In its inception it recognized the Sprinkler Industry as a Contracting Industry separate from any other trade. Voting membership, manufacturers, suppliers and subscribers are brought into the Association. C.A.S.A. promotes, defends, enhances and improves the business of installing and manufacturing the sprinkler devices and systems. In doing so, the Association works closely with Fire and Building Officials, Architects and others for the advancement of the automatic sprinkler art as applied to the conservation of life and property from fire. CASAnotes is published quarterly by the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association, 315 Renfrew Drive, Suite 302, Markham, ON, L3R 9S7, Tel: (905) 477-2270, Fax: (905) 477-3611, Website: www.casa-firesprinkler.org, Email: [email protected]., Editor: Debbie Tomasic.

This publication is free to all members of the Association. Subscriptions to CASAnotes and other industry publications are available by contacting the C.A.S.A. office. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

Inside This Issue...Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2018 • 2nd Issue

Reports / ArticlesFire Sprinklers Save Lives

4 President’s Report by John Galt

6 2018 CASA Annual Conference

8 Training and Apprenticeship

by Jamie McKenzie

10 Nominations Call for the CASA Board of Directors

12 Codes and Technical Report

by Jason Ryckman

20 National Communications Report

by Matthew Osburn

24 Western Regional Report by Jamie McKenzie

26 Ontario Regional Report by Jo-Ann Gauthier

28 Atlantic Regional Report by Brian Bickford

30 What’s New

35 Canadian Fire Sprinkler Hall of Fame

Advertisers Index23 AGF Manufacturing

25 Anvil International Canada

9 Building Reports Canada

17 FlexHead Industries Inc.

34 Flocor

18 Globe Fire Sprinkler

10 Greatario

36 Johnson Controls

11 Potter Electric Signal Company

2 Reliable Automatic Sprinkler

5 Reliable Automatic Sprinkler

29 SprinkFlex

31 The Hose Monster Company

13 Victaulic Company

15 Viking Group, Inc.

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The sprinkler industry in Canada in 2017 ended with a new peak of manhours. Similarly, CASA’s financial position improved again as

the attached auditor’s statement indicates.

In November 2017, CASA closed on the purchase of a larger building in the same complex in which we had occupied for 27 years. This long-term goal was an objective for several years and funds in the reserve had been ear marked for this purpose.

The provincial benefits of the sprinkler market growth through changes to building, fire and municipal codes have resulted in a financially healthy position again for the association. Of note is that this was possible without a dues increase in over 30 years. Additionally, last year the growth of CASAnotes readership, through the increase of the electronic edition, doubled that of 2 years ago. Educational seminars also contributed financially and allowed for a re-investment in equipment to offer expanded Canadian on-line education and communication products to be launched in the summer and fall of 2018.

Looking forward, CASA will be continuously developing flexible delivery methods for education while we expand the subject offerings through 2018 and beyond.

The Regions & ProvincesRegional groups also made progress in 2017. All but one Regional Group improved their financial position in spite of significant undertakings for compulsory trade status and supporting prompt payment legislation initiatives provincially. (See prompt payment)

2017 also saw some provincial governments increasing funding or grants for the Retro fit of care homes. The largest provincial retrofit program is in Ontario, with several homes still to be retrofitted before the January 1st, 2019 deadline (announced January 2014).

Looking ahead, as I have written previously, 2018 is poised to be another busy year. Apprenticeship intakes remain high and employment levels in the provinces remain at all-time highs annually with a slight exception in the West.

The turnaround province for last year has to be New Brunswick, with the collective efforts of CASA and local officials bringing about improvement in enforcement and inspection of installations resulting in a healthier and better fire sprinkler product for its citizens.

Key in this has been CASA’s Regional Manager, Brian Bickford, who has completed his first year on CASA’s Staff. The Atlantic Region is projected to see increases in 2018 as well.

UL & cULA subject of inquiry to CASA periodically is that of counterfeit sprinkler heads. To date we have No reported findings of counterfeit heads installed in Canada. However, Underwriters Laboratories has reported finding in various other countries such as Columbia and Indonesia, counterfeit sprinklers carrying fake US or Canadian UL/cUL certification marking. While worrisome, everyone in our industry across Canada must remain vigilant and know who your suppliers and trusted business partners are.

For consistent and up to date information UL “Public Notices” are published on their website.

All responsible design professionals, installers, and AHJs should be on the lookout for these dangerous products.

Prompt Payment - NTCCCAs many CASAnotes readers already know, 2017 was a breakthrough year for this long sought-after legislation. Bill 142 in Ontario, and the Federal Government’s announcement promising to introduce legislation in the fall of 2018 following a consultation process conducted by the same legal experts Remolds & Vogal, used in Ontario.

It was my pleasure, as NTCCC Chair, to act as host to the NTCCC Prompt Payment Summit in Toronto in early April of this year. This event attended by Trade Association leaders from coast to coast, focused on the model of Ontario Bill 142 and the pending federal legislation. The Federal Governments intentions for new legislation was delivered in person by, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services & Procurement, MP Steve Mackinnon.

Later in April, summit attendee, Manitoba MLA, Reg Helwer introduced Bill 218 in the Manitoba legislature calling for a Prompt Payment Act in that province. Several CASA members attended the Toronto summit from Eastern and Western Canada.

CASA’s Director for Manitoba, Mr. Craig Ross of Vipond Winnipeg, who also attended the summit was present in the Manitoba legislature April 11, 2018 for the 1st reading of the Prompt Payment Bill 218 in Manitoba. New Brunswick and Saskatchewan are soon expected to follow suite.

SickKidsEach year, CASA ORG raises funds through a golf event for the Toronto Sick Kids Burn Unit and Camp Bucko. Last year CASA was listed with Patron Donors in the $100,000.00 to $250,000.00 category. We as an industry are proud to help the tremendous people of Sick Kids to help some of our most vulnerable survivors of Fire. Thank you, Sick Kids, and thank you to our members for this outstanding contribution.

StaffThe preceding are but a few of the initiatives underway across Canada. For a more thorough view of what has happened and is ongoing, please read the staff sections included in this “Annual Report.”

CASA staff has developed and continues to develop some great partnerships with outstanding people and organizations across Canada. Perhaps our greatest partnership is with the Fire Service. We are honored to recognize an early champion of fire sprinklers and leader of what today is a pivotal partnership. This year’s William Clark Achievement Award recipient is Chief Al Speed, who will be in PEI to receive this award and share some of his thoughts with delegates.

You will notice that your association is active in these partnerships in every part of your Nation and we will continue to see expansion for the required installation of competent, manufactured, designed and installed fire sprinklers in Canada. “The Best is Yet to Come.”

John Galt, PresidentCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

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Annual Conference2018 CASA

JUNE 24 – 26 IN CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI

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Program of EventsFriday, June 22, 20181:00pm - 6:00pm ..... CASA Long Range Planning Committee Meeting -

McDougall Room

Saturday, June 23, 20188:00am - 5:00pm .....Technical Committee Meeting - Chandler Room

1:00pm - 6:00pm .....Board of Directors Meeting - Brown Room

Sunday, June 24, 20187:00am .....................Shuttle pick-up in Lobby - Golf at Fox Meadow

12:00pm - 4:00pm ...Registration Desk Open

12:00pm - 5:00pm ...Exhibitors set-up - open all day - MacDonald Room

3:00pm - 5:00pm .....Atlantic Regional Group Meeting - Robert Dickie Room

6:00pm - 8:00pm ..... “Welcome Reception” - Introduction to Future Leaders at Peakes Quay (casual attire)

Monday, June 25, 20187:30am - 10:00am ...Registration Desk Open

7:30am - 8:30am ..... Breakfast / Exhibit Viewing - Coles / MacDonald Rooms

8:30am - 9:00am .....Annual General Meeting - Sir John A Room

9:00am - 9:45am .....Chairman’s Opening Remarks / Awards

9:45am - 10:00am ...Break / Exhibit Viewing - Coles / MacDonald Rooms

10:00am - 11:00am . Michael Smith - Keynote Speaker and Chef P.E.I. (Food Network Host, Nutrition Activist, Food Media, Innkeeper)

11:00am - 11:45am . Mohit Kansal and Michael Castellarin - Clairvest (Growing, Selling or Passing on your Business)

11:15am - 1:00pm ... Companion - Interactive Luncheon with Chef Michael Smith - Tupper Room

11:45am - 1:00pm ...Lunch / Exhibit Viewing - Coles / MacDonald Rooms

1:00pm - 2:00pm .....Michael Smith - Book Signing - MacDonald Room

2:00pm - 2:45pm ..... Diane Laranja - Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti (Marijuana in the workplace)

2:00pm - 4:00pm .....Registration Desk Open

3:00pm - 4:30pm ..... Associate Manufacturer/Supplier Meeting - Brown Room

3:00pm - 5:00pm ..... Contractors / Industry Forum - Sir John A Room

4:30pm - 6:00pm .....Future Leaders Forum - Brown Room

6:30pm - 10:30pm ...Social Dinner - Harbourview Rooms (business casual)

Tuesday, June 26, 20188:00am - 9:00am ..... Breakfast / Exhibit Viewing - Coles / MacDonald

Rooms

9:00am - 10:00am ... Jason Ryckman - CASA (Technical Update) / PEI Fire Dept.

10:00am - 10:45am .Shayne Mintz - NFPA (Canadian NFPA Update)

10:45am - 11:00am .Break / Exhibit Viewing - Coles / MacDonald Rooms

11:00am - 11:45am . Dan Leduc - Norton Rose Fulbright Canada (Prompt Payment / Construction Lien Act Legislation)

11:45am ..................Closing Remarks

Speakers IntroductionMonday June 25, 2018

• Michael Smith - PEI’s Food Ambassador, Canada’s best-selling Cookbook

Author, Innkeeper, Educator and World-Renowned Chef

Everything I know about life I learned in the kitchen

Michael is a passionate educator and well known for his high-energy presentations,

side-splitting audience interactivity and non-stop story telling. His passion for simple,

sustainable home cooking is an effective platform for professional messaging. He’ll

mesmerize your audience with tales of his professional path, his own personal food

awakening and its connection to today's food lifestyle. He’s not afraid to ‘tell it like it is’

and knows how to temper the hard edges of a message with a soft touch.

• Mohit Kansal & Michael Castellarin, Clairvest

Growing, selling or passing on your business, a view from a private equity firm

You see the headlines in the industry of founders selling their business for many millions

of dollars. Get an insider view on how financial institutions think about the Fire and Life

Safety industry, when it does and does not make sense to take an investment, how best

to prepare and what are the questions you should be asking.

• Diane Laranja, lawyer with Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Don’t Get Caught in the Weed(s): How to respond to the legalization of

cannabis use and the impact on our workplaces

Substance use engages a variety of complex concerns, interests and obligations in

the workplace. The upcoming legalization of marijuana will only add to this complexity.

In response to this, an employer’s policies, programs, and methods for drug use and

testing must be carefully designed to ensure that competing rights and interests are

balanced and protected. For example, to what extent may an employer’s pursuit of

health and safety objectives jeopardize its compliance with human rights legislation or

unduly infringe the privacy interests of its employees?

To help respond to these concerns, this presentation will:

• Identify key legal concerns regarding substance use in the workplace, including the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Human Rights Code.

• Discuss the state of the law on drug testing, including random and pre-site access

testing.

• Offer practical insights regarding best practices in the effective implementation of

related policies and programs.

Tuesday June 26, 2018• Jason Ryckman, National Codes & Standards Manager – CASA

Canadian Codes and Standards Update

Jason will review and provide an update on the past, current, and future items that

CASA is working on in Canada.

• Shayne Mintz, Canadian Regional Director

NFPA Canada Update

Shayne will review and provide an update on the past, current and future items that

NFPA is working on in Canada. He will provide an update on the Canadian Home Fire

Sprinkler Coalition website, as well as speak about other educational materials and

programs that the NFPA is offering Canada.

• Dan Leduc, Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright

Update on Prompt Payment / Construction Lien Act Legislation

Dan will provide an overview and update on the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien

Act Legislation and how it potentially will impact your business. Dan will provide an

update on which Provinces have introduced such legislation, but will also focus on the

Federal legislation as well.


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Training and Apprenticeship

JCI 4th year apprentice Brandon Strang won the 2018 UA Canada Western

Regional Apprentice Competition that was hosted by Local 496 in Calgary,

Alberta, from April 9th-13th.

Brandon has won the opportunity to participate in the 2018 UA National

Apprentice Competition that will be held at the Alberta Pipe Trades college in

Edmonton, Alberta June 10-15, 2018.

The winner of this competition will then go on to compete against apprentices

from the USA, Ireland and Australia at the upcoming 2018 UA International

Apprentice Competition in Ann Arbor, Michigan this coming August 2018.

National Safety Course Training Fund Purpose:

A Safety Course Training Fund paid by contractor contributions, (commonly

called the safety thirteen cent fund) was established during the negotiations of

the 2007 – 2010 National Collective Agreement. Administered by the National

JTAC, this fund is to pay for costs incurred for providing provincial legislated

safety training required in each jurisdiction. A list of the approved courses can

be found in Article 7.12. Note: all or some of these courses may be eligible

depending on provincial legislation.

Contributions:

The thirty-four (0.34) cent per man/hour “Training Fund” in the Wage Schedules

Appendix l of the National Road Sprinkler Fitter Collective Agreement is the

method for collecting the safety course training funds. Thirteen (0.13) of

the thirty-four (0.34) cents contributed to the Training Fund is identified as

contractor contributions and identified as Safety Course Training Funds in the

National financial statements.

Eligibility

All safety training provided must be recognized within the jurisdiction by the

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be delivered by certified instructors.

U.A. safety training programs, when available, shall be the first choice of the

Contractor when requiring Article 7.12 listed safety courses.

Contractors who provide in-house safety training must submit copies of the

program identifying; program, hours of instruction, instructor credentials, and

verification their training meets AHJ requirements.

To avoid added costs and duplication of training, jurisdictions (through their Local

JTACs) must list acceptable courses and establish maximum costs associated

with all approved courses. Lists of courses and costs must be submitted to

National Training Coordinator for future verification of invoices.

The National reserves the right to alter payments of invoices that do not meet the

eligibility criteria and will provide written correspondence to the parties affected.

Invoice Submission Procedures:

To expedite payments, invoice submission must be complete. All incomplete

invoice submissions will not be processed until properly completed. The

following is a list of items required for an invoice submission to be deemed

complete:

1 Proof training is a legislated jurisdictional requirement or is Local JTAC approved.

2 Course name & date, course description, course hours, instructor certification.

3 Vendors Invoice and proof of payment.

4 List of participants and copy of issued certifications.

5 Clearly Identify who receives payment.

6 Submit to National Training Coordinator or Secretary of your local JTAC

Synopsis

• Approved Safety Courses (itemized in the National Road Sprinkler Fitter

Collective Agreement 7.12), shall be paid by the National. The thirteen

($0.13) cents Contractor Safety Training Fund is to be used for this training.

• Contractors/Locals can bill directly to the National for approved safety

training. When submitting invoices to the National Training Coordinator,

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participant names, dates, hours, training provider, completion certificates

and proof of payment are to be provided for each safety course being billed.

Please Note: Wages will not be paid for attendance at these courses.

Site specific safety training is not eligible.

Role of the Local JTACs:

The Local JTAC is the grassroots of the apprenticeship and fitter upgrading

training program. An active, hands on Local Sprinkler JTAC is required for the

success of any training program.

The Local JTACs are responsible to:

a) Meet as required to ensure committee responsibilities are achieved.

b) Support Provincial Advisory Committees.

c) Communicate with contractor regional group concerning training issues and

programs.

d) Develop and approve written criteria policies for JTAC, i.e. Instructor

selection, Instructor Contract Agreement, course eligibility criteria, Ann

Arbor selection criteria.

e) Select and maintain part time Sprinkler Instructors.

f) Develop, approve and implement training plans.

g) Evaluate instructors and training courses, including safety related courses

7.12 of the Collective Agreement.

h) Promote training programs to membership to increase membership

participation.

i) Recommend Local JTAC Instructors for UA Instructor Training Program.

j) Follow Grant Application Guidelines.

k) Assist Local Training Coordinator with Local/Regional UA Apprenticeship

Competitions.

Proposed Spring, Summer, Fall 2018 Meeting dates for our JTACs:

• National JTAC, June 5, 2018, Renaissance Edmonton Airport, AB, 1pm

• BC JTAC, October 15, 2018, PIC, Delta, BC, 10am.

• AB JTAC, October 18, 2018, Local 488, Edmonton, 10am

• SK JTAC, October 17, 2018, Local 179 Training Center, Saskatoon, 9am

• MB JTAC, October 16, 2018, 4 Points Sheraton Winnipeg Airport, 8am

• ON JTAC, May 16, 2018, Local 853, Markham, 8am

• NS JTAC, September 13, 2018 Local 56, Halifax, 9am

• NL JTAC, May 15, 2018, Local 740, Mount Pearl, 9am, (Sept. 12/18)

• NB JTAC, September 11, 2018, Hampton Inn & Suites, Moncton,

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The 2018-2019 Board of Director’s nominations will take place prior to our Annual General Meeting. Please be advised that your first call for nominations for the Board of Directors is now open. A slate of nominated Directors received will be circulated on April 12th with a last call for nominations. Nominations close on May 17th, 2018. Following that, but prior to the AGM, we will also be electing officers (ie. Chairman, Secretary Treasurer, Executive Committee)

The three areas up for re-election this year:1) Atlantic (Claude Melanson) 2) Ontario “B” (Rick Berwick) 3) Alberta (Corey Gordon)

Please send your nominations to: Paul Harding (Nominating Chair) at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be accepting nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting

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Codes & Technical Report

By: Jason Ryckman, National Codes and Standards Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

Canadian Code Updates

Alberta

Building Code Interpretation Standata Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System Verification and Testing Certification: Developed to give municipalities

and agencies guidance regarding the requirements on alarm system testing

verification and fire suppression system testing verification.

Building/Fire Code Bulletin Standata Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire Protection Systems (Integrated Systems Testing): This bulletin was developed

to remind Code users that you have to complete a commissioning program on

life safety and fire protection systems as required in CAN/ULC S1001-11.

Building Code Variance Standata Sprinkler-Protected Glazing in Fire-Resistant Wall Assemblies: This variance was produced for safety codes officers to accept

the use of sprinkler-protected glazing assemblies in interior and exterior fire

rated wall assemblies.

Glazing assemblies are permitted to be installed for interior or exterior fire

rated assemblies that are required to have a Fire rated assemblies that are

required to have a fire-resistance rating without being tested to CAN/ULC-S101,

“Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials” as required by

Sentences 3.1.7.1.(1) and 9.10.3.1.(1) provided they are protected by a fixed,

automatic sprinkler system and the following criteria are met:

1. installation shall conform to NFPA 13;

2. sprinklers shall be listed as specific application window sprinklers;

3. sprinklers shall be supplied by a wet-pipe system;

4. glazing shall be heat-strengthened, tempered, or glass ceramic and

shall be fixed;

5. where the assembly is required to be protected from both sides,

sprinklers shall be installed on both sides of the glazing;

6. if the assembly is located in a loadbearing assembly, all loadbearing

components shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that

required for the supported assembly;

7. the glazed assembly shall not have any horizontal members that

would interfere with uniform distribution of water over the surface of

the glazing, and there shall be no obstructions between sprinklers and

glazing that would obstruct water distribution;

8. the fire-resistance rating of the sprinkler-protected glazing system

shall be not less than the fire-resistance rating required for the wall

assembly that it is being installed within, sprinkler- all assemblies to

be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the listing of the

window sprinkler;

9. the assembly is not installed in:

a. a firewall or within a door installed in a firewall,

b. a building that contains a high hazard industrial occupancy,

c. a location where there is a risk of explosion, or

d. any part of a required exit serving

i. a floor area subject to the requirements of Subsection 3.2.6.,

ii. a care, treatment or detention occupancy, or

iii. a residential occupancy.

10. where the assembly is installed in exits not mentioned in item (4.d.)

above, the exits shall not comprise more than one half of the required

number of exits from any floor area;

11. The window sprinkler system shall:

a. be identified at the isolation valve as supplying a window sprinkler

system,

b. be provided with a placard adjacent to the incoming water service

with the following wording: “SPECIAL WINDOW SPRINKLER HEADS

ON THIS SYSTEM ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FIRE SEPARATIONS.

THIS WATER SUPPLY MAY ONLY BE SHUT OFF AFTER ALL THE PROPER

AUTHORITIES HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE IN WRITING”. Font size to be

12mm high. Placard to be “RED” in colour with white lettering. Mount

to existing wall with appropriate anchors. Adhesive is not acceptable.

c. have a water supply duration for the design area that includes the

window sprinklers shall not be less than the required fire resistance

rating of the assembly; and

d. incorporate the criteria as identified in Appendix A of this

Interpretation.

Notice of Code Updates:

The next edition of the Alberta building, fire and energy codes currently based

from the 2010 National building, fire and 2011 energy code are planned to be

updated to the 2015 National code editions including the 2017 interim changes

to NECB. Further details on dates will be made available throughout the year.

If you have questions please contact James Orr, Director, Standards Development,

at [email protected] or 1-866-421-6929

All information provided by the Alberta Municipal Affairs – Community & Technical

Services, 16th Floor, 10155 –102nd Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 4L4

Phone: 1-866-421-6929 Email: [email protected] Website: www.

municipalaffairs.alberta.ca

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British Columbia

Notice of Code Updates

British Columbia will be adopting most of the 2015 National Codes requirements

into the 2018 BC codes with some changes specific amendments to British

Columbia. Further details on dates will be made available throughout the year.

NFPA 13D System Requirements in Vancouver, BC Building By-law #11364 & 11687: Book I: Div. B, 3.2.5.12.(3) Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Instead of the requirements of Sentence (1), NFPA 13D, “Installation of

Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured

Homes,” is permitted to be used for the design, construction, installation

and testing of an automatic sprinkler system installed

d) in a laneway house where

i) each bathroom, clothes closet, linen closet, and pantry must have sprinkler

coverage, notwithstanding the exemptions set out in NFPA 13D

Div. B, 3.2.5.12.(11) Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Notwithstanding the requirements of the standards referenced by Sentence

(3) regarding the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, sprinklers

shall be provided in any storage garage attached to a building of residential

occupancy where a fire separation is not provided between the storage

garage and adjacent floor areas.

For more details and updates on City of Vancouver Building Bylaws please go

to the following website: http://vancouver.ca/your-government/vancouver-

building-bylaw.aspx

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OFMEM e-Bulletin Ontario Regulation 108/18 Amendments to the Fire Code for Inspection and Testing of Fire Department Pumper Connections for Standpipe and Hose Systems:

This regulation includes amending the 2015 Ontario Fire Code Table 1.2.2.A.

NFPA 25-2011 to NFPA 25-2014, and new requirements on checking,

inspecting, and testing fire department connections on standpipe and hose

systems. This regulation will be enforced July 1, 2018.

For more details on Regulation 108/18 Amendments please go to the following

website: http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/FireMarshal/OFM_main.html

Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies and Licensed Retirement Homes Retrofit Deadline:

This is a reminder that the deadline is fast approaching to retrofit fire

sprinklers, January 1, 2019. Retrofit program is available for those who

qualify:

• be licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

• be either small and/or rural

• be independent and not a franchise/“chain”

• show it can’t afford the total cost of the retrofits

Please see the following website for details and to apply for funding www.

ontario.ca/page/fire-sprinkler-retrofit-program

Deadline for long term care and homes for special care containing care or

care and treatment occupancies is January 1, 2025.

Update - CSA B139-19 Section 4.5 Diesel Fire PumpsJason Ryckman has been appointed as a non-voting committee member for

the CSA B139 Installation Code on Oil-burning Equipment Technical Committee.

Please be advised that the public review draft for the CSA B139-19 Installation

Code for Oil-burning Equipment has been completed. Final draft will be

completed in the coming months and publication will be sometime in early

2019. CASA will provide updates once they come available.

Please see table below indicating all provinces that have or have not adopted

the CSA B139-15 Installation Code on Oil-burning Equipment.

ProvinceAnticipated

Adoption DateAutomatic Adoption?

Adoption Date Adopted?

Newfoundland & Labrador

6 months after publication date -

Jul-30-2016

Yes Jul-29-2015 Yes

Prince Edward Island within 1 year of publication

No December 2015 Yes

Nova Scotia within 1 year of publication

No Mar-8-2018 Yes

New Brunswick January 2016 (have to wait for

French)

No Aug-1-2017 Yes

Quebec Yes April-7-2018 Yes

Ontario June 2016 No Jul-1-2016 Yes

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta unofficial - "best practice guide"

No Does not adopt CSA B139

British Columbia

Yukon With the adoption of NBC which

references CSA B139

No Dec-17-2015 Yes

Northwest Territories on publication Yes Jan-30-2015 Yes

Nunavut mid-2016 No End of 2017 Yes

CASA Technical Committee UpdatesCASA Technical Committee has scheduled the first meeting at our 2018 CASA Annual Conference at the Delta Prince Edward Charlottetown, PEI June 23, 2018 @ 8:00am thru 5:00pm. This meeting will discuss key initiatives that are

ongoing throughout Canada.

Atlantic Regional Group has announced Sean Bartlett, M.E., P.Eng. with R.J.

Bartlett Engineering Ltd. as their new technical committee member representing

the Atlantic region. Let’s all congratulate him on his nomination.

Do you need help with a Technical Question?There is always something new to learn in the fire sprinkler industry regardless

of how long you have been in the industry; there will come a time when you are

trying to solve a problem that you may have with an NFPA standard or a local

building or fire code. No need to feel embarrassed, we all do it. That is why

CASA is proud to help offer our guidance or additional information that will help

you figure out the best solution to your problem. Therefore, if you have technical

questions that you would like to get a second opinion please visit our website

at www.casa-firesprinkler.org and visit the Codes / Technical Page where you

can submit your question to CASA staff.

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Upcoming Education Seminars, Meetings, and Speaking Engagements

In-Class Education SeminarsWinnipeg, MB –Tuesday May 15th – Thursday May 17th Tuesday May 15th – Fire Sprinkler Plan Review

Wednesday May 16th – Fire Sprinkler Plan Review

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Calgary, AB – Tuesday August 21st – Thursday August 23rd Tuesday August 21st – Fire Sprinkler Plan Review

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Halifax, NS – Tuesday October 23rd – Thursday October 25th Tuesday October 23rd – Fire Sprinkler Plan Review

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Toronto, ON – Tuesday November 6th – Thursday November 8th Tuesday November 6th – Fire Sprinkler Plan Review

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Online Education SeminarsMay 15, 2018

2015 and 2018 Changes to Building Codes for Sprinkler Contractors

Presented by Jeff Hugo, CBO, Director of Codes

Building codes reference installation standards and while layout technicians

and contractors know the installation standards well, there are numerous

building code rules that affect layout and system design. This course

highlights changes to the 2015 and 2018 International Building Code,

International Fire Code and NFPA’s Life Safety Code as it relates to the fire

sprinkler contractor.

June 19, 2018

Hydrant Flow Tests per NFPA 291

Presented by Roland Asp, Manager of Installation Standards

Water-based fire protection systems rely on a reliable source of water

and the municipal water system is a common source of this water. The

characteristics of a municipal water supply is typically determined through

hydrant flow tests. NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing

and Marking of Hydrants, highlights the proper procedures, equipment

and data collection for these vital tests. This seminar will highlight the

requirements of this recommended practice and will include valuable

information on the various aspects of hydrant flow testing including:

Procedures, Test Layout, Equipment and Determination of Discharge as well

as proper data collection and limitations of the tested data.

http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/news-events/live-technical-seminars/

Meetings and ConferencesCASA Future Leaders Forum

Thursday, April 12, 2018

CAFC Technical Committee (Standpipe Presentation)

Friday, April 13, 2018

Edmonton Fire Summit VII, Edmonton, AB

Thursday, April 26, 2018

National Standing Committee on Fire Protection, Vancouver, BC

Tuesday to Thursday, May 1st to May 3rd, 2018

National Standing Committee on Housing and Small Buildings

Wednesday to Friday, May 9th to May 11th, 2018

NFPA Conference and Expo, Las Vegas, NV

Monday to Thursday, June 11th to June 14th, 2018

CASA Technical Committee, Charlottetown, PEI

Monday, June 23, 2018

NFSA E&S Committee, Vancouver, BC

Tuesday to Wednesday, September 11th thru 12th, 2018

CAFC Annual General Conference, Ottawa, ON

Sunday to Wednesday, September 16th thru 19th, 2018

OBOA Annual Conference, Kingston, ON

Monday to Wednesday, October 1st thru 3rd, 2018

Fire Protection International Forum, Mexico City, Mexico

Tuesday to Wednesday, October 9th thru 10th, 2018

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCEJune 24th - June 26th Charlottetown, PEIDelta Prince Edward

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By: Matthew Osburn, National Communications Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

Are you taking advantage of your CASA Member Benefits?If you are like me then you are probably a member of many clubs, associations or other groups. Many of these memberships offer direct and in-direct benefits, but in many cases we tend to only utilize the primary membership functions and tend not to explore or take advantage of the other benefits offered by the membership. Therefore, I would ask are you taking full advantage of your membership at CASA? And if not, let’s review the many direct and in-direct benefits that you can use with your CASA membership. Here are the direct and in-direct benefits broken down into some key topics;

• Communication / Industry News• Technical Support• Educational Seminars• Code & Standards Development• Industry Partnerships• Government Outreach• Business Discounts / Offerings

Communication / Industry News

A common comment and feedback that I receive from our members is the value of sharing information and discussing industry concerns with other members and staff. CASA continues to hold our Regional Group Meetings across the country on a regular basis, where members can attend and share industry concerns and discuss ideas on how to improve our industry. Many of these meetings and discussions have helped identify industry concerns, and thus has given the proper direction for our CASA Board of Directors and CASA staff to implement a strategic plan to hopefully address the issue. An example of this type of communication and collaboration was the need for retro fit existing care facilities and retirement homes across Canada to ensure we do not continue to experience horrific and tragic fires that claim the lives of our vulnerable population. After hearing the feedback and concern from our members our CASA Board of Directors directed the CASA Staff to implement a strategic plan to drive Fire Code Changes across Canada with hopes to improve the level of fire safety for these

vulnerable occupancies across Canada. I’m happy to report that the majority of Canadian Provinces have implemented changes to their Fire Code to help address this issue. Therefore, if you have not attended your local Regional Group Meeting lately, I would kindly encourage you to visit the members only section on our website to find out the next scheduled meeting or reach out to your local Regional Manager to find out when the next meeting is, and hopefully you will be able to join us at the next meeting.

With today’s technology it is becoming easier and more efficient to share industry news and communicate amongst each other. CASA has utilized many of the new social media platforms and our “QR” Electronic newsletter to provide our members with the most current industry news. If you or your company is on social media I would suggest you follow our CASA social media platforms to stay up to date and current with industry news. You can follow us on @CASAFS (Twitter) and join our Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association group on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3904166. We utilize these social media platforms to update our members on the newest industry news as well as upcoming events, and educational seminars in your area.

In addition to our CASA social media platforms, CASA also continues to utilize our CASAnotes quarterly news magazine as well as our “QR” monthly electronic newsletter to share industry news with our members. The benefit of both of these items are they are both available electronically and are free! If you have not registered yourself or your staff to receive our free digital CASAnotes I would strongly encourage you to take the time to visit our CASA website to register to receive all future and archive digital versions of our CASAnotes for free http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/casanotes/. Our CASAnotes are a great source of information on what is happening in our industry across Canada, provides updates on staff priorities and objectives, provides information on new industry products and services, and any upcoming events or educational

seminars that may be available in your area.

NEW MEMBER BENEFIT - FUTURE LEADER PROGRAM

CASA Staff are excited about our new Future Leader Program that was introduced in late 2017. So far, the Future Leaders Forum has held two conference call meetings and are planning on meeting in person in conjunction with the CASA Annual Conference. The response and participation with the group so far has been excellent. The Future Leaders Forum provides individuals aged 40 years and younger who are currently employed by a CASA member a forum where they can discuss and share ideas that they are currently facing in the Canadian Fire Sprinkler Industry. If you or someone is interested in joining the CASA Future Leaders Forum please contact Matt Osburn [email protected] or Jason Ryckman [email protected]

Technical Support

Have you ever been stuck on a job with an outstanding technical question? Whether it be Building Code, Fire Code, or NFPA standard related? Or simply having a difference of opinion between yourself and an Authority Having Jurisdiction on a related code of standard requirement? CASA has staff and resources available to our members to help assist and get you the correct and proper information through informal technical interpretations. If you experience one of these issues don’t hesitate to contact Jason Ryckman, our CASA National Codes & Standards Manager. Jason has over 19 years of experience in the Fire Sprinkler Industry, is NICET Level III Certified, CET, GIFire E and a graduate from Seneca College. Jason will be able to help provide members with the proper Building Code, Fire Code and NFPA standard information, and can serve as a third party to help resolve any disputes or code or standard interpretation disagreements between a member and an AHJ. In addition to these services, our CASA Technical Committee is able to review any technical questions and can offer an informal technical interpretation on a particular subject or topic. Some of our CASA members have utilized this service in the past in instances where a local AHJ

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and a local member contractor had a difference of opinion on how to interpret and apply a requirement in an NFPA Standard. Our CASA Technical Committee was able to review the disagreement and offer an unbiased informal opinion that both the contractor member and AHJ could review and consider accepting. These Technical Services help provide members with the correct information to ensure that their technical questions are resolved and comply with the appropriate Building Code, Fire Code or NFPA standard.

Educational Seminars

A key focus and priority that CASA has identified and offered for years is our Educational Seminars. One of our main goals is to ensure that the persons involved in our industry are properly trained and educated. Therefore, CASA continues to offer a series of in class and online educational seminars to help provide the latest industry requirements. Our seminars focus on unique Building Code and Fire Code requirements in our Canadian marketplaces, as well as the proper referenced NFPA standard in our Building and Fire Codes. CASA members all receive a discount when attending any of our CASA seminars, and we also encourage local Authority Having Jurisdictions to attend as well. For a complete list of upcoming seminars and a list of seminars that CASA offers, please visit our website at http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/news-events/live-technical-seminars/

Code & Standard Development

One of CASA’s main goal objectives is “To enhance the level of life safety and property conservation from the effects of fire through the use of fire sprinklers”. CASA continues to be actively involved and engaged in our Canadian Building and Fire Code process and is equally active in the NFPA Standard Development process. Did you know that CASA has representatives who sit on and actively participate in numerous NFPA Standards? That means, that our CASA representatives have an opportunity to share our Canadian perspective and to help shape the direction of the NFPA Standards that we use on a daily basis. In addition, Jason Ryckman our National Codes & Standards Manager is involved in many ULC Standards and CSA Standards that directly impact our Canadian Fire Sprinkler Industry. CASA has not only been actively participating in these Code and Development processes, but we have utilized our resources and partnerships with our industry stakeholders to help advance our Canadian Building Code and Fire Code and referenced Standards over the years to steadily require more and more building types and building occupancies to require the

installation of fire sprinkler and other fire protection systems across Canada. In addition to advancing these code requirements, we also participate at these code development processes to defend the current requirements in our Canadian Building and Fire Code. Therefore, if you have any changes that you would like to be made to our Canadian Building or Fire Code, or any of the referenced NFPA, ULC, or CSA standards please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jason Ryckman or any of our CASA Technical Committee members.

Industry Partnerships

CASA has a long history of working with industry partners from across Canada to further advance the level of fire safety for all Canadians. CASA continues to focus on our industry partners and we look to continue to build upon our existing partnerships as well as identify and grow new ones. One area that has helped CASA achieve many of its goals and objectives is its relationship with our Industry partners. In many cases when dealing with sensitive code and standard issues, the time and process to make changes can be lengthy and daunting. That being said, our CASA staff continue to work relentlessly on achieving our goals and objectives, and our relationships with our industry partnerships has been a key link to many of our associations success. CASA has utilized these partnerships to help achieve significant code and standard changes across Canada over the past few years. CASA helped identify the need to change the Provincial Fire Codes to implement new code requirements that would help protect our vulnerable seniors in existing care facilities and retirement homes. With the support of Provincial Fire Chiefs Associations, NFPA Canada, and other Industry stakeholders, we were collectively able to reach out to the Provincial Governments and demonstrate that a code change was needed. This is one example of how our industry partnerships and alliances have helped improve the level of fire safety for Canadians.

CASA also participates with industry stakeholders to help provide free public education materials and information about the benefits of residential sprinklers through the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition of Canada. CASA has worked with NFPA Canada and the Co-Operators Insurance Company to help create the HFSC Canada website and offer free materials for Canadians about the benefits of residential sprinklers, as well as address common myths regarding residential sprinklers. If you have not had a chance to visit the website https://homefiresprinklercanada.ca/ I would encourage you to visit to see what free information and brochures are currently available.

Government Outreach / Legislative Development

CASA continues to actively participate and engage with all levels of government across Canada to ensure that the information and data that government representatives have regarding our Canadian Fire Sprinkler Industry is accurate and current. Whether it is one of our Regional Managers speaking with a local municipal councilor about the benefits of fire sprinkler systems, or speaking with a Government Minister at the Provincial level to address an industry concern that may require a policy or legislative change, our CASA staff and members are actively engaged and will continue to work with government representatives to help advance our industry and improve the level of fire safety for all Canadians. Over the recent years CASA was actively involved with multiple Provincial Governments when discussing and requesting that the trade status of our Sprinkler System Installer trade be re-classified from a “voluntary” or un-regulated trade, to a “compulsory” or regulated trade similar to other trades such as plumbers and electricians. CASA staff and our members were able to meet with government representatives and provide detailed applications and supporting documents including support from other industry partnerships on why it was important and needed to re-classify our trade. Over the past few years many Provinces have made this legislative change and we hope that the remaining Provinces will adopt similar changes in the future. This is one example of CASA’s involvement with Government representatives and we will continue to work with government representatives at all levels to ensure that they are receiving the most current information and data regarding our Canadian Fire Sprinkler Industry.

Historical Code & Legislative Changes

1975 CASA Staff are actively involved in the Canadian Building Code Development Process and increase the requirements for fire sprinklers.

1980 The code work of the late 1970’s results in the first major mandatory code requirements for fire sprinkler systems above ground level.

1983 CASA proposals are received well by Building Codes in Atlantic Canada for Residential Sprinklers.

1984 OLS Canada makes the first proposed code

requirement for Residential Fire Sprinklers

in Canada.


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1990 Vancouver, BC adopts the most advanced

code requirements for fire sprinklers in

Canada and is the largest jurisdiction

to require single family dwellings to be

sprinklered.

1990 Vancouver initiative leads to some 35-40

other jurisdictions in British Columbia to

require residential sprinklers through the

1990’s.

1992 CASA proposes and is successful at

inserting the new NFPA 25 into all Canadian

Fire Codes.

1994 New 1995 National Building Code of Canada

to include requirements for all buildings

over 3 stories to be fully sprinklered.

1995 National Building Code of Canada sprinkler

requirements adopted into Provincial

Building Codes. (Ontario only province to

exclude residential buildings).

2000 Successive editions of NFPA 25 are included

in Canadian Fire Codes.

2002 In addition to acquiring new Code

Requirements, CASA is placed in the

position of defending existing requirements

from previous successes.

2002 CASA begins partnership with National

Research Council of Canada to conduct

Research & Development on Fire Sprinkler

Performance.

2003 Manitoba Designates Sprinkler System

Installer as a compulsory trade.

2005 Modest increases for fire sprinkler

requirements in the 2005 National Building

Code of Canada.

2006 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick recognize

Sprinkler System Installer as a compulsory

trade.

2009 Changes to the Alberta Building Code

require greater use of Fire Sprinklers for

exterior building protection.

2010 Ontario plays catch up to the rest of Canada

and requires all new Residential Buildings

greater than 3 stories to be fully protected

with fire sprinkler systems.

2014 Ontario implements Fire Code changes

to retro-fit existing Care Facilities and

Registered Retirement Homes to be

protected with Fire Sprinkler Systems.

2014 Ontario recognize Sprinkler & Fire Protection

Installer as a compulsory trade.

2014 CASA defends the 35-40 Residential

Sprinkler By-Laws in British Columbia, and

effectively lobbies BC Government to not

remove the Residential Sprinkler By-Laws.

2015 CASA and Saskatchewan members submit

application to Saskatchewan Government

requesting trade re-classification for

Sprinkler System Installer.

2016 CASA and Alberta members submit

application to Alberta Government

requesting trade re-classification for

Sprinkler System Installer.

2015 Manitoba & Saskatchewan implement Fire

Code Changes to require existing care

facilities to be protected with Fire Sprinkler

Systems.

2015 Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New

Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador

& PEI) Conduct review on existing Care

Facilities and determine that majority of

facilities are already protected with fire

sprinkler systems due to increased code

requirements adopted in 1980’s.

2017 CASA works with National Trade Coalition of

Canada to help pass the Prompt Payment

and Construction Lien Act in the Province of

Ontario.

2017 CASA works with the National Trade

Coalition of Canada to lobby the Federal

Government of Canada to implement a

similar Prompt Payment Legislation that

Ontario recently adopted.

Business Discounts / Offerings

Auto Discounts & Fleet Management

Are you aware that in addition to discounts on

Educational Seminars and other events that CASA

members receive, you can also take advantage

of our other business offerings? CASA currently

has an Auto Discount arrangement where CASA

members can take advantage of discounts offered

on numerous Auto manufacturers and models, as

well as a Fleet Management Service to help manage

your auto fleet, and will identify areas where

potential savings on operating and maintenance

costs could be found. If you have not reviewed

these current discounts or maybe it’s been a while

since you last reviewed the discounts, I would

strongly encourage you to visit our Members Only

Section on our CASA website where you can review

this information. http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/

Business Insurance Offering

Did you know that CASA has an offering where

qualifying CASA members can receive an Insurance

Advantage that offers the following types of

coverages:

• General Liability -Including Failure to Perform

Coverage

• Automobile & Fleet

• Property & Business Interruption

• Professional Liability

• Directors and Officers Liability

• Surety

• Cyber Liability

Again, if you have not had the opportunity or if it has

been a while since you last reviewed this insurance

offering, you can review more details and information

regarding this offering in our Members Only Section of

our CASA website http://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/

If you have any questions regarding these Business

Offerings and Discounts or if you are having difficulty

accessing the Members Only Section on our CASA

website please contact Matt Osburn or our CASA office

at 905-477-2270 or [email protected]

Sprinkler Saves in CanadaOne of the challenges that the Fire Sprinkler

Industry faces not only in Canada but around the

world is tracking and collecting fire sprinkler

activations, or commonly referred to as “Sprinkler

Saves” in our industry. In many cases these fires

are quickly controlled and extinguished by the

sprinkler system and responding fire department,

which in return dramatically reduces the amount of

fire fatalities and injuries to the building occupants

and responding fire fighters. This early activation

and suppression of the fire dramatically limits and

reduces the amount of property damage, and in the

majority of cases does not displace a large portion of

the building occupants for a lengthy time. In many

cases the majority of building occupants can return

to their units within hours of the fire. A fantastic

website to track fire saves from around North

America including Canada is http://sprinklersaves.

com/tag/canada/ The website tracks and reports

on fire sprinkler saves around North America, and

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Western Regional Report

We save lives! Day in, day out…what an amazing industry we work in.

We have held our 2018 Spring meetings for the Western Regional

Groups in some very interesting travel due to weather conditions.

Thank you to our contractors, ADP and AMS members & guests who took the

time out of their busy days to attend, contribute, volunteer and hopefully got

updated at their Regional Group meetings. Our Contractors in Manitoba are

well into the process of communicating with the City of Winnipeg’s Planning,

Property and Development Department. We have had productive meetings over

the past six (6) months and are in planning process to schedule future meetings

to discuss and work together to find a workable resolution to the concerns for

both sides of these processes. Local 254 Manitoba will go through their election

protocol this spring/summer. Our Compulsory Certification task forces in Alberta

and Saskatchewan are both in frustrating holding patterns, waiting for news

and or direction from both Provincial Governments. AFSA chapters have been

formed in B.C. and Alberta. Both chapters have completed their Spring meetings.

Alberta’s CC task force and CASA Staff met with AFSA’s Alberta executive early

in 2018 to discuss their concerns and questions of our Industry’s submission.

Local 170 has a newly elected management team in place.

The Western Regional Groups would like to thank J. Galt for all his efforts

and successes as Chair of the NTCCC (National Trade Contractors Coalition of

Canada). Under John’s leadership the NTCCC met regularly with parliamentarians

to discuss issues that are important to trade contractors. Prompt Payment

Legislation, both National and Provincial is a giant step for our Industry.

RBC forecasts the long boom in British Columbia’s economy to abate gradually

over the next two years. Far from being a sign of weak-ness however, it reflects

the economy’s strength: there is little slack left to take up in an economy which

boasts a record low unemployment rate, strong consumer spending, and a

buoyant housing market. Their forecast has growth clocking in at 2.3% in 2018

and 1. 7% in 2019 as new spending from the provincial government provides

additional lift. Across the Rockies, Alberta’s economic recovery remains well in

hand. After rocketing ahead by an estimated 4.2% in 2017, it is expected a

somewhat slower growth in 2018 and 2019 but at a pace above the national

average. Rising oil production will add to growth and help with an eye-watering

provincial deficit, and a pickup in jobs portends stronger growth ahead. While

the auspices are generally good for Wild Rose Country, a Statistics Canada

survey suggesting that investment spending may drop in 2018 is a reminder

that the economy has not fully righted. The province’s difficulty getting its oil to

market may be affecting the investment outlook as highlighted by a widening

spread between the price of Albertan oil and inter-national benchmarks. The

school yard banter between BC, Alberta & now Saskatchewan over the Kinder

Morgan pipe line twin expansion is some what entertaining but quickly growing

tiresome.

It is expected for Saskatchewan to buck the national trend this year as growth

picks up to a chart-topping 2.9% followed by another solid year in 2019. A

number of tailwinds are propelling the province’s economy including rising oil

production, a recovery from weather-related weakness in agricultural production

in 2017, and greater momentum in the manufacturing sector heading into this

year. A dark spot on an otherwise bright outlook is a pullback in capital spending.

The view on Manitoba is largely unchanged from last quarter with growth

gradually slowing to 2.0% in 2018 and 1.6% in 2019. Partly, this represents

payback for rapid gains in the grain and oilseed harvest and manufacturing in

2017 and growth in these areas is likely to continue at a more moderate pace

in 2018. Weakening construction activity will also weigh on the outlook for the

next two years as a drop in housing starts adds to the winding down of work on

major projects including the Keeyask Generating Station.

Manitoba moves to protect contractors; proposed legislation would ensure

prompt payment. The trade coalitions in Alberta (ATCC) and British Columbia

(COCTA) are not far behind.

Manitoba’s Bill 218: Private member bill• Presented first reading by MLA Reg Helwer (Brandon district), read at

1:35 pm April 11, 2018

• Approved within 60 seconds, with no adverse objections

• Moves on to 2nd reading with 1 hr time slot with debate

• If it passes this then it moves on to a 3rd reading or committee

Western Regional Group’s Proposed Meeting ScheduleBCRG – September 20/18, 7am, Hall # 2, Fort Langley

ABRG – September 5/18, 9am, Hampton Inn, Red Deer

MB/SK RG – September 6/18, 8am, Regina, SK

By: Tim Killey, Corey Gordon, Craig Ross, Bill Chanski & Jamie McKenzie

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Ontario Regional Report

By: Jo-Ann Gauthier, Ontario Regional Manager Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association

T he Skills Ontario Competition is Canada's

largest skilled trades competition which will

be taking place on May 7-8 at the Toronto

Congress Centre. This is an annual event to promote

careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Highly-skilled apprentices will showcase their

knowledge and dexterity in the sprinkler-fitting

trade at this year’s annual Skills Ontario Competition

at the Toronto Congress Centre. This event allows

these individuals to hone their skills, challenge

themselves, and put their best foot forward to the

public. Many secondary students who visit the

competition with their schools ask questions about

the trade.

The 2017 Winner was Chris Pierog – CASA Member

Automated Fire Protection in Mississauga.

Come join the fun, watch the competitions and visit

the Career Exploration Showcase to learn more

about a career in the skilled trades and technologies.

https://www.skillsontario.com/competition-visitors

CASA is a proud Sponsor of the upcoming Ontario

Association of Fire Chiefs Trade Show on May

4-5 at The International Centre, 6900 Airport

Rd, Mississauga, Ontario in Halls 2,3 & 4. The

Trade Show runs from 10am – 4pm. CASA will

be exhibiting and handing out public educational

material to those in attendance. Looking forward

to seeing all those who work in the fire service,

members of municipal councils and government

officials.

We also look forward to presenting the Keynote

Speakers and what a great lineup this year;

Friday, May 4, 2018,

1- Grenfell Tower Fire, presented by Commissioner

Dany Cotton and Director Tom George, London

Fire Brigade.

2- Preparing for and Responding to a Terrorist

Attack, presented by Commissioner Dany Cotton

and Director Tom George, London Fire Brigade.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

1- You Say More Than You Think: How to Use the

New Body Language to Instantly Upgrade Your

Rapport & Influence with Everyone You Interact

With, presented by Janine Driver.

CASA has a number of free passes if you would like

to attend, please contact myself.

CASA will be attending the 62nd Annual Ontario

Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association

Training and Educational Symposium from June 10-

14, 2018 at Caesars Windsor Resort and Convention

Centre in Windsor, Ontario. We will be exhibiting and

taking the opportunity to speak with those in fire

service about upcoming educational seminars and

handing out public education material. If you are

interested in attending and helping out in the booth,

please email [email protected] or call

647-222-2159.

Bill 142 UpdatesOntario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi recently

announced that the balance of Bill 142, the

Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017 will be

fully proclaimed and will also come into force in two

stages.

All of the substantive changes, regulations and

forms, other than those relating to prompt payment

and adjudication, will come into force on July 1.

The prompt payment and adjudication provisions,

regulations and forms will be proclaimed and

come into force on October 1, 2019 in order to

allow sufficient time for the Authorized Nominating

Authority to be established, to develop a regime

for the certification of adjudicators and to certify

adjudicators.

For further information regarding Bill 142 please

click on the link https://canada.constructconnect.

com/dcn/news/government/2018/03/bill-142-will-

come-force-two-stages

I would like to take a moment to remind you to

please refer to our Ontario page on the CASA

website for the latest updates pertaining to Ontario.

From the home page, click on Member Resources at

the top, then click on Ontario to your left. If there is

something you find to be of value to the region that

is not listed, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Our Annual Conference will be held in P.E.I. this

coming June 26. Amongst the subjects being

presented from our speakers Prompt Payment/ The

Construction Lien Act which you won’t want to miss.

Our next Ontario Regional Group Meeting will be on

June 7 at the Centre for Health and Safety, 5110

Creekbank Road and please note the new start time

of 8:00am. If you are not able to attend, you have

the option to join by teleconference 888-867-9953,

conference PIN 259456.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2018• Women in our Trade Article / Bill C-243

• CASA’s Annual Conference

- June 24-26 in P.E.I.

- Legal Marijuana in The

Canadian Workplace

- Prompt Payment /

Construction Lien Act

• CASA’s Ontario Regional Group’s

Annual Golf Tournament on

September 20th at Lionhead

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Atlantic Regional Report

By: Brian Bickford, Atlantic Regional ManagerIn Cooperation with Claude Melanson

A fter reading the news article by former president of the Vancouver

Home Builders Association Peter Simpson published recently promoting

the fire sprinkler industry in particular the residential sector, I thought it

would be good to address the residential market here in Atlantic Canada.

2018 has been a deadly year for residential fires here in Atlantic Canada. I

believe to date there have been 11 deaths in Nova Scotia attributed to residential

fires. The province has reported the worst year on record for fire deaths and we

are not half way through the year.

January 7: Four fatalities in a house fire in a small community in South Western

NS, claimed the lives of 4 children ranging in ages of 3 months old to 7 years old.

March 5: Three deaths in a house fire lower Sackville NS. a suburb of Halifax, a

58 year old male, an 18 year old male and an 11 year old female.

The January fire took place in a single-family home while the March fire

occurred in a duplex. Neither of these residences were equipped with any kind

of fire protection and in one case the smoke alarms were not functioning.

Neither of these tragic fires occurred in newer homes and therefore even if

legislation had been in place requiring single family or duplexes be required to

have sprinkler protection these would have fallen through the cracks.

There are no municipalities within Atlantic Canada with requirements for

residential sprinkler protection in homes other than multi-level condo’s

and apartment buildings. The Fire & Emergency Services are aware of the

benefits of fire sprinkler installations in homes so the next hurdle is convincing

municipalities to get on board by supporting & promoting home fire sprinkler

installations. First step would be to permit developers and home owners options

in sizing of their water service connections.

On March 9th CASA was invited to do a presentation for compulsory certification

of the trade with the NL Apprenticeship Trades Certification Division in St. John’s.

The board is made up of individuals from various sectors of the construction

industry as well as NL government officials. One of the main objectives in the

presentation was to clarify that the sprinkler industry is a totally independent

trade from other pipe trades with specific training and education requirements.

Secondly how compulsory certification provides protection for the general

public and consumers insuring code compliancy. The submittal has now moved

onto a formal review and will include consultation with industry and stake

holders, examination of labour market and determination of financial impact

on government.

A serious fire on March 21st at the Fancy Pocket Pita Plant in Moncton NB was

controlled and extinguished by the fire sprinkler system. The fire started in a

spiral cooling conveyor system carrying product to a freezer. The fire spread

very quickly due to the moving conveyor and the plastic enclosure surrounding

it. Approximately 30 sprinkler heads activated as the fire spread rapidly. This

the second fire at this plant in recent years and in both cases the fire sprinkler

system kept damage and down time to a minimum. Thanks to Jean Marc

Leblanc of Vipond Fire Protection for getting me the details of this fire.

When there is a sprinkler activation either controlling or extinguishing a fire it

is important to get as much information as possible and forward to your CASA

representative.

A task force for the province of New Brunswick is now in place focusing on

revisions to the Lien Act with the initial meeting held February 7th. Second

meeting of the NB group is scheduled for March 29th to be held at the Moncton

Northeast Construction Association Collishaw St., Moncton.

As of the end of January the man hours for Atlantic Canada are up. New

Brunswick are well ahead of same date last year showing a 25% increase as

well Nova Scotia showing sizable increase of 47%. Newfoundland Labrador

continue to be in the down turn as they are a negative (31%).

Next meeting for the NB JTAC will be September 11, 2018 at 10:00 am at the

Hampton Inn & Suites, Moncton, NB.

Next meeting for the NS JTAC will be September 13, 2018 at 9:00 am at UA

Local 56, Neptune Court, Woodside Industrial Park, Dartmouth, NS.

As the 2018 CASA Annual General Meeting & Conference draws nearer I want to

remind all of the Atlantic members, of the next Atlantic Regional Group meeting

to be held at the Conference on Sunday June 24th at 3:00 pm. I look forward

to seeing everyone in PEI.

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What's PRODUCTS / BUSINESS

Anvil International Acquires FlexHead from Atkore International Group Inc.Acquisition strengthens Anvil’s Fire Protection Product Package

Exeter, N.H., (April 2, 2018) – Anvil International, a leading North American

manufacturer and supplier of products that connect, hang and support piping

systems has announced that it has acquired the assets of FlexHead Industries,

Inc. and SprinkFLEX, LLC which manufacture and hold patents for both

FlexHead® and SprinkFLEX® brands of adjustable sprinkler piping drops for fire

sprinkler applications in drop ceiling spaces and other applications.

“This acquisition broadens our fire products portfolio. We can now service our

distribution with traditional threaded fittings, grooved fittings and couplings,

and now flexible sprinkler piping. The Flexhead product suite and their sales

team are great additions and we look forward to having them on our team” said

Dean Taylor, Vice President of Anvil International. “Our team is very excited about

bringing this world class fire protection package to the industry.”

“We continue to look to expand our product offering and give our customers

a choice of joining methods and products. No other manufacturer offers this

many options,” said Tom Fish, CEO of Anvil International. “This acquisition is an

outstanding strategic fit for Anvil as we look to grow our business.”

Viking Group Announces Reorganization of U.S. Sales and Business Development FunctionsGrand Rapids, MI, USA – The Viking Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor

of fire protection products and systems, has announced a realignment of its

Viking SupplyNet sales organization into three primary regions – East, Central,

and West. With this reorganization, as well as the creation of a new Business

Development team, the company is pleased to announce several staff changes,

which are effective immediately.

The sales function for the new East region, which encompasses Viking

SupplyNet’s previous Northeast and Southeast regions, will be directed by

Randy Lane, who has been promoted to the role of Regional Sales Manager.

With this move, Ted Collazo has assumed the position of Territory Sales Manager

for North Florida.

Viking SupplyNet’s new Central region includes the former Midwest region, as

well as Texas and Oklahoma. Tom Bowers, who has served as Viking SupplyNet’s

Regional Sales Manager in the Midwest Region since 2004, will continue in this

role and now manage the expanded Central Region.

Viking SupplyNet’s sales team in the West region, which remains unchanged,

will continue to be managed by Jeff Hill, as Regional Sales Manager. With the

sales reorganization, both Chris Sharp and Jeff Graham will continue to serve in

pivotal sales roles for Viking SupplyNet.

Additionally, Viking has announced the formation of a new Business Development

team, which will align with the reorganized sales regions. The new Business

Development function, which will be managed by Martin Workman, will include

James Dooley in the East region, Gregg Vlahakis in the West, and Ken Brown,

who joined Viking in November 2017, in the Central region. Concurrent with

these changes, Bryan Berkley has also been promoted to the role of Senior

Technical Representative for the East region.

This reorganization of the company’s sales and business development functions

will facilitate improved sales coverage and service for Viking SupplyNet

customers and business partners across the United States, and effectively

support the market growth anticipated in the coming months.

Tyco® EG-25 Sprinkler Guard from Johnson Controls is first listed guard to meet FM Global design guidelinesMILWAUKEE – (Feb. 13, 2018) – Johnson Controls announces that its Tyco® EG-25 Sprinkler Guard is the

first FM-approved guard on the market to meet FM Global design guidelines and National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) requirements for using a listed guard in areas where sprinklers are exposed to potential

damage.

The new sprinkler guard is designed for use with TYCO ESFR-25 pendent sprinklers. These sprinklers provide

suppression load performance with ceiling-only fire protection for a wide variety of commodities and storage

arrangements, enabling building owners to lease to the widest range of occupiers. When used in in-rack

applications, such as the FM Global design guidelines, the ESFR-25 can be combined with the EG-25 guard

to help protect the sprinkler from damage that is common to in-rack sprinklers.

The guard’s welded assembly is fabricated from carbon steel, providing protection from mechanical and/

or physical damage, including the installation of rack storage sprinklers. The guard does not require any

regularly scheduled maintenance; however, proper installation of the EG-25 should be verified during the

annual visual inspection of the sprinkler.

To learn more about the EG-25 Sprinkler Guard and Tyco fire sprinkler solutions visit http://www.tyco-fire.

com/. For questions or support, contact Tyco technical services at 1-800-381-9312.

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What's NewPotter Announces Addition To Intelligen Line Of Nitrogen GeneratorsThe INS-100 and INS-250 are Wall Mounted Units Built for Smaller Applications

St. Louis, MO-- Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri USA,

announces the release of the INS-100 and INS-250. These two units are the

latest in the line of Potter IntelliGen™ Nitrogen Generators, and are built for

smaller systems with the capability of being wall hung for compact applications.

The INS-100 has a bypass fill capacity of 130 gallons at 40 PSI and a total

system capacity of 675 gallons. The INS-250 has a bypass fill capacity of 265

gallons at 40 PSI and a total system capacity of 1,000 gallons.

Just like the rest of the IntelliGen™ line of nitrogen generators, the INS-

100 and INS-250 utilize the patent pending IntelliGen™ Controller software.

This intelligent technology facilitates every aspect of the nitrogen generators

including pressure, runtime, power, connectivity, and operational mode. This

ensures that the unit is working at optimal performance. Using this information

and proprietary algorithms, the IntelliGen™ can determine if the unit needs

to be in Bypass Mode or Nitrogen Generating Mode. Also, by monitoring the

generator activity, the unit can indicate development of sprinkler system leaks,

user interaction, and if maintenance needs to be performed on the generator.

Josh Tihen, Director of Product Management said, “We are very excited to

offer such simple, easy to install solutions in sizes that will be perfect for all

applications. Providing our customers with a high level of technology, while

maintaining the ease of use and great quality that they expect from Potter

continues to be our goal in every product we produce.” The INS-100 and INS-

200 are available for purchase immediately.

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What's PRODUCTS / BUSINESS

Johnson Controls announces new GRINNELL G-Fire One-Bolt Coupling Single-bolt design makes pipe installation faster and easier

MILWAUKEE – (April 16, 2018) – Johnson Controls announces the release of its new GRINNELL G-Fire

One-Bolt Coupling with a revolutionary single-bolt design that eliminates alternate tightening and helps

contractors perform quicker, more consistent installations with dependable product performance. Other

features of the One-Bolt Coupling include:

• Pre-lubricated and pre-assembled for fast and easy push-on installation in both vertical and horizontal

applications

• 360-degree contact for an exceptionally rigid joint

• Low-profile spine allows installation of coupling in tighter spaces

• Center-stop gasket ensures proper positioning on pipe

The one-bolt coupling is UL/ULc Listed and FM Approved, with a pressure rating up to 365 psi. It is available

in 2-inch to 8-inch sizes (DN50 to DN200) and is available in painted and galvanized finishes.

For more information about the GRINNELL One-Bolt Coupling, visit www.grinnell.com/onebolt. For questions

or support, contact technical services at 1-800-381-9312.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Announces New ProductsModel G5-80. The only K8.0 flat plate concealed sprinkler that is FM approved. Key attributes include:

standard response, standard coverage, standard or stainless steel clad cover plate, with or without gasket,

¾” cover plate adjustment and available in 165 or 212 degrees F. Please see bulletin 034 for product details.

RASCOflex: A flexible sprinkler drop for simplicity and reducing installation times. Key attributes include:

designed for use in wet, pre-action or dry systems; available in six different lengths; low friction loss,

multiple outlet nipples and configurations; nylon tie provided to secure hose prior to bracket installation.

Reliable Model TD Test & Drain Valve. Key attributes include: single handed, tri-position valve; available

in 1”, 1 ¼” and 2” sizes; K-Factors 2.8 though 16.8; optional pressure relief valve kits; for use in wet-pipe

systems; made in the USA. Please see bulletin 618 for product details.

For more information on all of these products please visit www.reliablesprinkler.com

Save This Date

CASA Ontario Regional Group Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Lionhead Golf & Country ClubBrampton, On

Thursday, September 20, 2018

In SuIn Support Of Camp BUCKO andHospital For Sick Kids Burn Unit

Cost $250.00 Per Golfer

“Sponsorships available”more information to come

closer to the event

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What's NewTrade Contractors support Feds’ Prompt Payment ProposalPlan benefits from sector-wide support; aims to pass bill before next election.

OTTAWA—Members of the National Trade

Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) are

expressing support for the federal government’s

plan to legislate prompt payment requirements

on all federal construction projects. The move

comes after months of collaborative work

between contractor groups, civil servants and

Parliamentarian champions. Steven MacKinnon,

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public

Services and Procurement, hosted stakeholder

groups to announce the initiative today at the

department headquarters in Gatineau, Quebec.

“Trade contractors have been encouraging the

government to take action on this initiative for

years,” said John Galt, Chair of NTCCC. “The

proposal put forward by the Parliamentary Secretary

and MPs today will result in trade contractors taking

on less risk on federal projects, being able to put

forward more competitive bids, and tradespeople

and apprentices will benefit as a result.”

The Government of Ontario passed Bill 142,

which amended the Construction and Lien Act, in

December after thorough review and sector-wide

consultation. The Bill will ensure general contractors

receive payment from owners in a timely fashion,

and that sub-contractors and suppliers benefit from

similar prompt payment terms.

“There is tremendous momentum across

Canadian jurisdictions to advance prompt payment

legislation,” added Galt. “Other highly industrialized

countries and 49-of-50 U.S. states have some sort

of prompt payment legislation on the books, so

we’re very glad to be moving in that direction.”

Ontario’s Bill 142 was supported by groups

representing all segments of the construction sector

including general contractors, trade contractors,

suppliers, and labour groups. The federal

government intends to follow a similar framework

to achieve consensus by consulting widely, and

moving legislation forward efficiently.

“We have benefitted from the support of many

champions to get to this point and want to thank

Senator Don Plett and MP Judy Sgro for their

tireless efforts to encourage action on this file,”

said Galt. “We know that prompt payment enjoys

support from all parties and we look forward to

helping the politicians and regulators in finding the

best possible legislative solution.”

Rob LeForte, Impact Public Affairs

613-720-5726

[email protected]

helps break down these fire saves by region and

property type. As of today, there has been 18

documented Sprinkler Saves in Canada in 2018.

While this number may seem low, I am confident

that these documented reports of Sprinkler Saves

is only a small percentage of the total number of

successful sprinkler operations throughout Canada.

Unfortunately, many of these fire scenarios are not

commonly reported upon by the local media, and in

a large amount of cases the building owner does

not want to publicly comment or confirm that they

had a fire at their building. Therefore, if you come

across a Sprinkler Save in your community please

share the information with CASA staff via email,

phone or through our social media feeds. www.

casa-firesprinkler.org mosburn@casa-firesprinkler.

org @CASAFS

NFPA Annual Conference & EXPOFor the first time in many years CASA will be exhibiting

at the upcoming NFPA Annual Conference & Expo

held in Las Vegas, NV on June 11th – 13th. If you are

attending this year feel free to stop by and visit our

CASA booth #1162 and learn what’s happening in the

Canadian Fire Sprinkler Industry. For more information

about the NFPA Annual Conference & Expo please visit

https://www.nfpa.org/conference

CASA Proud Sponsor of Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference

CASA is proud to partner with the Canadian

Association of Fire Chiefs Association as a sponsor

and exhibitor at the upcoming Canadian Association

of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference later this fall in

September 2018. The Canadian Association of Fire

Chiefs Annual Conference provides an opportunity

for CASA staff to meet with numerous Fire Chiefs

from across Canada to share information and to

answer any questions that a Fire Chief may have

regarding the Fire Sprinkler Industry in Canada.

The conference allows CASA and the CAFC to

share information and identify potential areas or

topics where potential change is needed across

Canada to help increase the level of life safety for

all Canadians.

CASA attends Canadian Home Builders Annual Conference’sCASA staff recently attended the Canadian Home

Builders Association Annual Conference held on

March 21st – March 23rd in Victoria, BC. CASA staff

were excited to participate on the CHBA Technical

Research Council Meeting, as well as speak and

discuss with Canadian Home Builders about the

benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems.

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2018 InducteesJoe Lukes 1985 Grinnell (Ontario / British Columbia)Martin Veltman 1991 Concept Fire (AMS, Ontario)

2017 InducteesRick Allan 1984 Automatic / Wormald / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta)Paul Harding 1984 Grinnell / Harding Fire Protection

(Toronto, Ontario)Tim Voronoff 1986 Troy Sprinkler (Jordan, Ontario)Marc Bosjoli 1986 Grinnell (Montreal, Quebec)

2016 InducteesHarry Jonker 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Constant (Calgary, Alberta)Jim McCrum 1984 Wormald / Grinnell (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Lorne Zallas 1985 Automatic / Grinnell (Edmonton, Alberta)Lawrence Dudar 1986 Automatic / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta)

2015 InducteesLarry Humphries 1982 Vipond Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Dave Barley 1983 Barley Sprinkler (Moncton, New Brunswick)Dave Heaps 1983 Upper Valley (Chilliwack, British Columbia) Ian Milne 1984 Wormald Fire Systems Inc (Mississauga, Ontario)

2014 InducteesJames (Jim) Lewell 1979 Eastward Sprinkler (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia)Denny Featherstonehaugh 1980 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)David Pannabaker 1981 Adam Clark Ltd (Hamilton, Ontario)Mel Farren 1982 Bennett & Wright / Vipond Inc. (Toronto, Ontario)

2013 InducteesR. Flanagan 1977 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)L. Fronczak 1980 Grinnell Fire Protection (Toronto, Ontario)M. Broom 1982 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)R. Chidwick 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Wormald Fire Systems

/ Chidwick Fire Systems (Brechin, Ontario)

2012 InducteesK. Morgan 1974 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)A. Cooke 1975 Automatic Sprinkler Ltd

(Burnaby, British Columbia)J. Paquette 1975 Viking Fire Protection Ltd. (Montreal, Quebec)A. Charbonneau 1975 A.C. Safety Fire Services Ltd.

(St. Leonard, Quebec)

2011 InducteesD. Brown 1971 Roberts Sprinkler Ltd (Montreal, Quebec)K. Graham 1972 Grinnell Fire Protection / Viking Fire

Protection (St. John, New Brunswick) / (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

P. Van Gaalen 1972 Viking Fire Protection (Vancouver, British Columbia)

G. Ouellette 1973 Rockwood Fire Protection (Montreal, Quebec)

2010 InducteesA Simmons 1969 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)P.E. Vincent 1969 Scotia Sprinklers (Halifax, Nova Scotia)J. Murray 1970 Grinnell Co. of Canada Ltd. (Edmonton, Alberta)R. Duncan 1970 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)

2009 InducteesF. Bottomley 1965 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)B.G. Edwards 1966 Viking Automatic Sprinkler Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)G.E. Mansell 1966 FYR - Fyter Company of Canada

Ltd. (Bramalea, Ontario)William Clark 1967 Canadian Automatic Sprinkler

Association (Toronto, Ontario)W.G. Miller 1968 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of

Canada (Montreal, Quebec)

2008 InducteesR. Robillard 1962 H.G. Vogal Co. (Canada) Ltd.W. Wilkinson 1962 Connolly & Twizell (Sprinklers) Ltd.C. Steine 1962 First C.A.S.A. Recording Secretary

(Toronto, Ontario)J.H. Bates 1963 Worcester - Rockwood Ltd.

(Montreal, Quebec) First Chairman of Membership & Nominations Committee

A. Jurisson 1964 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia) One of First Trustees of Fire Sprinkler Pension Plan

2007 InducteesJ.H. Petit 1941 Dominion Sprinkler Co. (Montreal. PQ)R.W. Higginson 1947 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada (Montreal)H.C. Jockel 1956 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Montreal) O. Long 1957 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Toronto)J.D. Howes 1958 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto)J. Priest 1958 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)W.A. Hewines 1959 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto) C Height 1959 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto) W.J. Clark 1960 Adam Clark Limited (Hamilton, Ontario)A.M. Jones 1961 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Vancouver)R.L. Milne 1961 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada (Montreal)G.Vipond 1961 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)

Hall of Fame Inductees

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