Feed Editor 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT The SprinklerAge Weekly NewsBrief provides industry-specific news and information to fire sprinkler industry professional nationwide. Delivered weekly, the publication keeps industry professionals informed of topics that impact their business. http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/afsa/rss.xml en The final action hearing agenda for the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) has been released by the International Code Council (ICC), and there were no public comments challenging code requirements for residential fire sprinklers. Accordingly, under ICC regulations, requirements for residential sprinklers will not be subject to debate at ICC's final action hearing in Dallas in May. 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9f9508b8d03 1 State and local leaders gathered in Charleston, S.C., in hopes of dousing opposition to a new law that requires mandatory sprinkler systems in all new residential construction. Mayor Joe Riley, Fire Chief Tom Carr and S.C. Fire Marshal John Reich led a press conference at the Charleston Maritime Center in response to some state lawmakers' attempts to counter the state's adoption of the international building code that makes sprinklers a minimum requirement. 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9fc369101ed 2 Only three sessions remain in 2010 for AFSA's Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School: April 19-30, July 12-23, and October 11-22. Classes are small, offering personalized instruction. Students learn by actually planning and drawing sprinkler systems while studying and applying NFPA 13 (2010 Edition). 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9fbef6c87b8 3 Authorities are crediting a Newport Beach, Calif., business complex's sprinkler system with preventing disaster. Newport Beach firefighters responded to a report of a sprinkler system triggered at the Newport Coast Shopping Center. Once inside, however, firefighters found the sprinklers kept the blaze from spreading. 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9fc60a268f1 4 Fire broke out at the Journey's Shoe Store in the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., investigators said. According to witnesses, the store was closed, but heavy smoke from inside was pouring into the mall. The sprinkler system kept the flames under control until firefighters arrived. 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9faa0327df3 5 A downtown Houston office building sustained minor damage in a small fire. The building's sprinkler system was able to extinguish most of the blaze. No one was injured. 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9fc9d786851 6 The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says a fire occurred at an apartment in Princess Anne, Md. Investigators credited a sprinkler for putting out the blaze in its early stages. Investigators ruled the fire accidental and say it started in a bathroom after a match was carelessly discarded. 17 Mar 2010 09:11:06 CDT http://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4b9fbea5bd9c5 7