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CURRENT ISSUE

July – September 2024

The current issue of Working Pressure is the Fire Protection Issue. This issue includes articles about training for foam fire protection, building management systems and fire protection monitoring, domestic backflow prevention assemblies vs fire protection assemblies, and more.

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FEATURES

Building Management Systems, Fire Protection Monitoring & Digital Twins

When we think about building management systems, we tend to gravitate toward HVAC, lighting and security. This makes sense since we generally are thinking about energy management, energy savings and building security....

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Backflow Prevention And The IoT (Internet Of Things)

Over the years, technology has affected every industry. It usually takes time for new tech to become widespread, but NEVER has a technology changed so much — or as quickly — as...

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Modern Training For Foam Fire Protection

Fire safety and protection are crucial elements in ensuring the safety and security of high-risk environments. With the increasing complexity and diversity of fire protection systems, specialized training is essential for professionals...

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REGULARS

Thoughts on CCC

Domestic Assemblies vs Fire Protection Assemblies

Is the testing of backflow prevention assemblies the same for both domestic assemblies and for assemblies installed on fire protection systems? The...

Government Activity Report

Third Quarter Update

The ASSE/IAPMO Government Relations team has had an active few months, navigating a complex legislative landscape and adapting to various policy changes...

Repair Guys

4” Wilkins Model 350ASTDA

QUESTION:I am working on a 4” Wilkins model number 350ASTDA. Can you give me some background about this assembly and explain...

From the ASSE President

Thanks for the Privilege

As I conclude my tenure as your president, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the remarkable journey we have undertaken...

Product Certification

ASSE 1003 vs ASSE 1103

My colleague Terry Burger has written in detail about ASSE’s newest standard, ASSE 1103, Performance Requirements for Pilot Operated Water Pressure Reducing...

Test Pressure

Backflow Prevention and Fire Protection Quiz

According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...

Ten Questions With ...

Ten Questions With … Derek Miles

In each issue of Working Pressure, we ask 10 questions to a training coordinator or instructor of an ASSE-approved training provider....

Product Standards

New ASSE 1103 Standard

A new ASSE standard, ASSE 1103, Performance Requirements for Pilot Operated Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Potable Water, has recently been published....

Professional Development

Upcoming Changes to ASSE 15010 Program

Over the past year, staff has met with the ASSE 15010 Water Based Fire Protection Technical Committee to review and update the...

Cite the Standard

DCDAs & RPDAs

According to a recent article from Global Market Insights, the fire sprinkler market was valued at $11.5 billion in 2023 with an...