FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 7, 2011
Contact: Ingrid Mattsson
Brand Management Senior Manager
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor.com
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Feb. 7, 2011
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Additional Resources
An Introduction to Uponor Video
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Uponor Offers First State-certified Water Authority Training Program for Residential Sprinkler Systems
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 the following key topics:
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 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," says McCulloch. "It's important to educate water 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 AquaSAFETM that integrates with a home's cold-water plumbing system. Currently, multipurpose fire sprinkler systems are approved for residential applications only. Uponor, Inc. is a leading supplier of plumbing, fire safety and radiant heating and cooling systems for the residential and commercial building markets in the United States. Uponor, Inc. employs 380 people at its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn. For more information, visit www.uponor-usa.com or call (800) 321-4739. For more information about Uponor, visit the Uponor media room at uponor.oreilly-depalma.com/ For editorial assistance, contact John O'Reilly c/o O'Reilly/DePalma at (815) 469-9100; e-mail: john.oreilly@oreilly-depalma.com ### © 2011 Uponor, Inc. Uponor and AquaSAFE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Uponor Corporation and Uponor, Inc.
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