TPI April 2011

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New injection moulded components StanPro ® , a division of Cooper Standard, has launched a new product segment to its expanding portfolio. The StanPro line of injection moulded components is applicable for a wide range of fluid management designs and applications, such as tube, hose and conduit connections, mounting clips and fasteners, as well as a variety of other applications. With the 1 January requirement to include fire sprinklers in all new homes, the US state of Pennsylvania recently certified a training programme for water authorities on residential fire sprinkler systems. The training programme, provided by Uponor, a manufacturer and supplier of multipurpose plumbing and fire sprinkler systems as well as radiant heating and cooling systems, will also offer attendees continuing education units (CEUs). According to Paul McCulloch, technical representative for Uponor Fire Safety, the course will follow the requirements of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D Standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in single- and two- family homes. Specifically, the training will focus on key topics of codes and standards; different types of residential fire sprinkler systems; water supply and backflow requirements; and underground pipe sizing. Mr McCulloch, who is NICET III- certified in residential fire sprinkler design and was recently appointed to the Residential Fire Sprinkler Design and Installation Exam Development Committee by the International Code Council ® Board for International Professional Standards (BIPS), states this state-certified training will be highly valuable for water authorities, which are

The injection moulded components range joins the StanPro line that includes other recent product launches including Tape-on Seals and Quick Connects, which were announced in 2010. The new components will be manufactured in the United States at the company’s East Tawas, Michigan facility. “We are excited to broaden StanPro’s product offering by taking advantage of Cooper Standard’s OEM-proven products and making them available through our StanPro brand,” said John Croft, manager, business development, StanPro. “The addition of our injection moulded product line helps to expand our already robust sealing product

offering to provide a greater range of customer solutions.”

StanPro’s injection moulded com- ponents are lightweight, cost effective, flexible in configuration and application, easy to assemble, serviceable and complementary to other components, helping minimise the number of design parts. The new line also accommodates various plastic or steel tubing along with an array of other applications.

Cooper Standard – USA www.cooperstandard.com

StanPro – USA stanpro@cooperstandard.com www.stanpro.com

Training programme for residential sprinkler systems

authorities on these differences to ensure they are properly trained and ready to meet the demand that will come with the new residential fire sprinkler mandate.” Uponor offers a multipurpose fire sprinkler system for homes called AquaSAFE™ that integrates with a home’s cold-water plumbing system. Currently, multipurpose fire sprinkler systems are approved for residential applications only.

typically more familiar with commercial fire sprinkler systems, since they have been a requirement in new construction for many years. “Residential fire sprinkler systems have different design requirements and offerings compared with commercial systems,” commented Mr McCulloch. “It’s important to educate water

Uponor Inc – USA www.uponor-usa.com

Paul McCulloch: designing, installing and training people to use fire sprinklers for 12 years

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