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Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2021 • 4th Issue
4 President’s Report CASA National Fire Sprinkler
6 CASA Scavenger
Hunt 2022 Scavenger Hunt
20 What’s New
Adventure in 2022
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Canada’s Fire Sprinkler Industry Magazine • 2021 • 4th Issue
Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Reports / Articles
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2021/2022
Mike Farren, Chair, Vipond Inc. (NAT.)
4 President’s Report 14 National
Associate Manufacturer/Supplier
Paul Silverberg, Flocor Inc.
by John Galt Communications Report
Atlantic by Matthew Osburn
Jesse Klups, Viking Fire Protection Inc. 6 CASA Scavenger
Ontario
Hunt 2022 16 Western Regional Report
Dave Groen, Classic Fire & Life Safety
by Jamie McKenzie
Ontario
Gary Irving, Superior Sprinkler Co. Ltd. 8 Training and
Manitoba/Saskatchewan Apprenticeship 18 Ontario Regional Report
Craig Ross, Vipond Inc.
by Jamie McKenzie by Jo-Ann Gauthier
Alberta
Corey Gordon, Treasurer, Save All Fire Services Inc.
British Columbia 10 Codes and 19 Atlantic Regional Report
Tim Killey, Fire Busters Inc. Technical Report by Brian Bickford
Jim McCoubrey, Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. (NAT.) by Matthew Osburn
John Weisgerber, Tyco Integrated Fire & Security (NAT.) 20 What’s New
Steve Spearing, Viking Fire Protection Inc. (NAT.)
President
12 Call for Nominations -
John Galt, CASA Non-voting Hall of Fame & 22 What’s Old
STAFF William Clark Awards
President, John Galt 23 Canadian Fire
National Codes & Standards Manager, Jason Ryckman
Training and Apprenticeship, Jamie McKenzie 13 Hydrant ITM Course Sprinkler Hall of Fame
National Communications Manager, Matt Osburn
Atlantic Regional Manager, Brian Bickford
Ontario Regional Manager, Jo-Ann Gauthier
Western Regional Manager, Jamie McKenzie
Advertisers Index
CASAnotes Editor / Event Planner, Debbie Tomasic
15 AGF Manufacturing 24 Johnson Controls Inc.
Membership Services Co-Ordinator, Lucy Arcuri
Office Administrator, Janet Hill
11 ASC Engineered Solutions 13 National Fire Equipment Ltd.
Accounting, Jane Lu
The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is a 17 Building Reports Canada 2 Reliable Automatic Sprinkler
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
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its inception it recognized the Sprinkler Industry as a
Contracting Industry separate from any other trade. 12 Flocor, Inc. 5 Viking Group, Inc.
Voting membership, manufacturers, suppliers and
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promotes, defends, enhances and improves the business
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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
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Suite 302, Markham, ON, L3R 9S7, Tel: (905) 477-2270,
Fax: (905) 477-3611, Website: www.casa-firesprinkler.org,
Email: info@casa-firesprinkler.org., Editor: Debbie Tomasic.
This publication is free to all members of the Association.
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President’s Report
John Galt, President
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
B
y now, most of us have got used to working, living and running our As a result, CASA’s financial position remains strong, with expenses held in
households in a pandemic, or have we? check, similar to 2020. This is good news as we head into 2022 where we will
see expenses for our partnership with CAFC – white paper, our conference in
It seems that just as we think life will start to return to normal, it doesn’t. Victoria, B.C., and labour negotiations all affect different line items in our coming
Since last spring, the questions from members are still around Covid-19. How to budget.
handle a workforce where a minority are not vaccinated, how to keep workers
safe, clients happy and our business open. Then there is Justin Trudeau who CASA back in 2019 was looking to implement some of our strategic planning
decides to declare a holiday on a Thursday, challenging thousands of job sites to initiatives but was distracted by the pandemic, to say the least. The basic
come up with a plan in a matter of weeks. objective with staff is to make good use of the experience of existing CASA
staff with overlapping mentorship and to bring in new young talent to learn
On September 2, 2021, CASA issued a Members bulletin to offer some clarity the Association business and to meet the needs of CASA members across the
on both these issues. At the time of writing, it is not clear how severe the fourth country in the years to come.
wave of the pandemic will be nationally; however, Alberta and Saskatchewan
are both seeing large numbers of cases, and as we have learned, not to assume Also, labour markets are being challenged and government involvement is not
that we have beat Covid-19 yet. As a result, CASA has taken a leadership role always providing the best solutions for our trade whether Union or open shop.
in demonstrating our high regard for life safety and the wellbeing of others, As many of you are aware, our involvement with all levels of government has
whether at Regional group meetings, Committee meetings or even our Board been at a fever pitch, particularly in Ontario. The results of these meetings and
meetings. partnerships coming out of them are new and improved relationships that will
see and recognize qualifications of our trade at new levels. The lessons learned
As every member well knows, managing over the last 20 months has challenged this past year will be replicated in other Provinces. With the expanded use of
us in our management skills, both internally and externally of our companies. fire sprinklers across the country, comes the need for AHJ’s to understand our
So, it is with the greatest respect and admiration for our members and for your standards, NPFA and others, but also how to correctly and fairly enforce fire code
commitment to our industry that I congratulate you on remaining open and ever provisions as we have seen recently in Alberta. The demand for education in this
vibrant during these very challenging months. regard is seeing new peaks in attendance from one end of Canada to the other.
It is remarkable that as we come into this Fall that our industry forecast of No doubt in the weeks and months ahead, we will know a lot more about where
2019 is now, albeit eighteen months late, meeting our projections. Specifically, we stand with Covid-19, but together we have made very sound and responsible
field hours as of July 2021 are up 11.29% year over year, having made up for decisions in the last twenty months. I am confident that we will continue to keep
the negative numbers in 2020. This not only speaks to the resilience of our our staff safe, our clients happy and our businesses open, to the betterment of
industry and the sprinkler people in it, but also reflects the interests of so many the life safety of all Canadians.
non-traditional owner partners, looking to acquire positions in our member
companies.
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Scavenger Hunt
Adventure in 2022
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hat’s right, we are going NATIONAL! Every one of our members will have The date was set. The teams would have 4 days to complete all activities and
the opportunity to participate, create and learn more about our great submit them to us via zip file, email, Dropbox, whichever way they found easiest
Fire Sprinkler Industry. The hunt is not only educational but, lots of fun to get the information back to CASA. It was a success! Member feedback was
to be had by all members and those lucky enough to be chosen to embark amazing! Many of you suggested we host a National Scavenger Hunt. We
on the adventure. You may find out just how creative you are or maybe you listened and here it is. We want to give every one of you the opportunity to have
have singer/songwriter talent? Who knows? We do know that there will be this much fun!
something for everyone to solve, create or research so, hang tight and keep
reading to find out more! Now, you must be wondering, When will this take place? How will it work? Can
we win anything? Are we able to donate a prize? What organizations will receive
Brief History of How it Began the funds raised? These are all great questions that will be answered below.
With the Ontario golf tournament cancelled in 2021, CASA Members wanted
Our Annual General Meeting will take place in June of 2022 in Victoria, BC and
to raise funds for Camp BUCKO, but how would we do that? For those of you
we decided that we would kickoff the AGM with the National Scavenger Hunt.
not familiar with Camp BUCKO, it is a burn camp for kids between the ages
If for any reason we are not able to host our AGM in person, we will have an
of 7-17. They participate in a variety of social, recreational, and therapeutic
alternate date for the Scavenger Hunt. Without giving away all the details, let’s
activities that promote self-esteem, the development of leadership skills and
just say, this will make travelling a lot more fun! You and your teammates will be
fosters personal growth. CASA Staff spend a day at camp every year, which
keeping a keen eye for anything fire sprinkler related while getting to the hotel.
is Sponsor Day, and we see kids being themselves and not feeling different or
Once you arrive in Victoria and at the hotel, a whole other series of activities
alone. We have seen firsthand the joy, the laughter and the friendships created
will need to be resolved. Every CASA Staff member will hold the answer to one
at camp. Camp BUCKO staff includes nurses and fire personnel who all have
or more of the activities, so if you have not met the staff, this will give you an
one thing in common, they are burn survivors.
opportunity to speak to each and every one of them.
After meetings with our ORG Chair Steve Spearing, CASA staff and some of our
members, the Fire Sprinkler Scavenger Hunt was born. The Scavenger Hunt
So here it is, this is how it works;
would allow all participants to explore their cities, solve quizzes, play word You will need to buy an entry at a fixed amount. Each entry will allow you to
games, research the fire code, and even a colouring contest for the kids. We pick a team of 4 players maximum. Your teammates do not need to be in the
realized that we needed a “Scavenger Hunt Committee” to assist with building same location/region/office or city, they can be spread all over Canada. You
the activities and the rules of the game. We sent out a request for volunteers can also participate as a single player team, you decide. You will be emailed a
and like always, many of you stepped up. This required creativity and that is list of activities which you will need to complete. You may have player 1 solve
exactly what we got from our “SHC” (Scavenger Hunt Committee). the first 5 activities. Player 2 can solve the next 5...etc or if you are a team
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of 1, you solve all of the activities. The number of activities has not yet
been determined for the National Hunt. The Scavenger Hunt is also a
great team building activity, ask any of our members who participated
in Ontario, they will be sure to fill you in. You pick your team, complete
the activities and go for lunch! What a great opportunity to get to know
each other while learning more about the fire sprinkler industry.
There will be activities that include researching the NFPA, the National
Fire Code, Word Games, Riddles, going to a local fire department and
meeting Fire Fighters, going to other local areas tbd, writing and singing
a song, and so many more fun activities. There will also be an activity
specifically for the children to participate in and win a prize. Wherever
you are, you will have an opportunity to explore your city in search of
fire sprinklers. All activities will pertain to Fire Sprinkler Life Safety and
there will be many activities for each and every one of you. There will
also be opportunities along the way to interact and teach people during
the hunt about the importance and safety of Fire Sprinklers. They may
or may not be aware that they work in a fire protected environment.
You will have to document the answers to each activity and complete
the Hunt within a given period of time. You will submit the completed
activities to CASA Staff in order to qualify. The rules and activities will
be emailed to you when the Scavenger Hunt opens.
We will be drawing a Grand Prize and ONLY those that participate in
ALL of the activities will be entered to win this prize. If you purchase
an entry but do not wish to play, you will not qualify for the Grand Prize.
A paid entry only, will qualify for all the other prizes, not including the
Grand Prize.
We will be accepting prize donations from our members, but this will
NOT be in lieu of a paid entry. An entry must be purchased in order to
participate in the Scavenger Hunt and to qualify for any of the prizes.
*You will require a smart phone, a
vehicle and a smile* HAVE FUN
Stay tuned for more information during
your Regional Group meetings.
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By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional Manager
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Training and Apprenticeship
O
ur Industry has navigated a very long, bumpy, unsure ride full of faux • 2022 District 6 (National) apprentice competition will be hosted at Local 853
news over the past eighteen or so months, from the initial KTLO (Keep • 2022 will be the 50th anniversary of the National JTAC (looking for historic
the lights on!) mindset to the present 4th wave in some areas. Quite a content/pictures)
tiring, stressful but educational journey! But how long to go? One small sure step
at a time, my colleagues. Who would have ever thought our Borders would close, Great job Steve Steele, Director of Training! Has been an education and pleasure,
both provincial and national? Hopefully opening in early November 2021 has Thanks!
been the year of continued Virtual meetings, conferences, apprentice evaluations,
Red Deer Polytechnic (new name of RDC)
limited travel for most, c/w some realised budget savings, etc… One must
always remember the value of “Face to Face” inter-actions. 2020-2021 Academic Year CASA’s
Our Local and National JTACs have transitioned smoothly with the various
Annual Scholarship Recipients
personnel changes. There are a few concerns with some TDA’s (Training Delivery Kenneth Gooding - Sprinkler Fitter
Agents) that are being addressed by the Local JTAC’s. IE: not conducting final I appreciate being selected for this award. I'll be using it to go towards my next
testing of their graduating Apprentices… Here are a few of the current focuses semester at RDC and finish up my apprenticeship. Thanks so much!
and successes of the National JTAC:
Shane Vallee - Sprinkler Fitter
• Backflow training delivery and certifications for Sprinkler Fitters To Whom it May Concern, Thank you for this generous award. This award will
• Revit and Autodesk licenses (samples/BIM 360 resource) (Victaulic Tools for go towards my educational fees associated with my Red Seal certification
Revit) in Sprinkler Fitting. I look forward to continuing to work in my field as a fire
suppression Sprinkler Fitter in Saskatchewan.
• Covid policies for training centres going forward that must follow National
JTAC policy guidelines. Thoughts Going Forward
• UA Red Seal Fitters Qualifications registered in a National database for ITM We must continue our focus on the apprentices currently working their way
Inspections, etc… through our system. As we are all aware our apprentice programs are made
up of a combination of in-class and on-the-job training taken each year for the
• National or regional sprinkler Training Delivery review meetings (instructors
duration of their apprenticeship. This combination of training is critical to well-
welcome as needed)
rounded development of our future Red Seal Sprinkler Fitters. We continue to
• Train the trainer Fire Pump maintenance (Maritimes) Spring 2022? hear at our Local JTAC meetings that a few apprentices are not attending their
• Train the trainer Vortex (Local 853) April 2022? schooling in a timely manner. Reasons being communicated to the Training
Co-ordinators; downturn &/or upturn in the economy, large mortgages or debt,
• Red seal - no workshops for 2022 scheduled as of now.
travel expenses, family commitments, to busy, etc… We must strive to find the
• ITM Version 3 (rationale/requirements) for future ITM class sessions. ways and the means for our apprentices to attend this valuable and mandatory
• OFM submission has been received and being reviewed. training sessions in timely manner to meet our commitment to them and as
Registered Red Seal Apprenticeship Program in Canada. CASA has worked
• CAFC has passed a motion:
diligently with the UA and various local training authorities to bring Compulsory
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The CAFC recommends that wherever
Certification for the Sprinkler Fitter Trade to all the provinces.
certified trades exist in a province, that these provinces regulate that only
certified personnel install and maintain these essential fire and life safety Thank you! to all the journey persons who work with, monitor, guide and train
systems. our apprentices in skill sets, work ethic, job site etiquette and safety concerns
• NFPA LiNK – Available for use to our members. on a day-to-day basis… Volunteers who sit on the national and regional JTAC’s,
attend Career Fairs, assist Side by Side burn Demos, Instruct at our Fitter up
• LMS updates: grade sessions, etc... Journey persons who attend Fitter upgrade courses in a
- ON Sprinkler JTAC requested the creation of an LMS course for trimming timely manor to keep their skill sets cutting edge.
wet/DPV (evolve to a series to support apprenticeship training for gaps in
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Codes & Technical Report
CASA Representation on Committee Update Please join us for our CASA “Technically Speaking” Virtual Forum where we will
I have been in constant contact with Jason Ryckman over the last few weeks to discuss everything technical every month.
ensure that the transfer of information, files, and other Codes & Technical related
CASA Zoom Meeting Information Dates Subject to Change:
information has been smooth and ongoing. Jason has reached out and provided
Date & Time: November 10, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
the necessary resignation letter to numerous Codes and Standards bodies to
Date & Time: December 8, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
inform them of his departure from CASA, and has requested that if possible, Matt
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Osburn from CASA will be the new CASA representative on these committees. For
Time: Nov. 10, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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committee, I have submitted the necessary applications and or paperwork to Join Zoom Meeting
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CASA offers contract classes virtually for your organization. A virtual contract
• Protection of Lithium-Ion Batteries / Electric Vehicles class gives you full control of the registration list, date, and time of the education.
• Tech Committee Rep Updates Your employees can participate from a conference room, office, or the living
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please contact Matthew at mosburn@casa-firesprinkler.org
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casa-firesprinkler.org 13By: Matthew Osburn, National Communications Manager
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
National Communications Report
CASA Covid-19 Response • Statements from Provincial Fire Marshal Offices to continue to maintain Life
CASA staff continue to monitor and distribute the newest and relevant information Safety Systems
regarding the ongoing pandemic. CASA staff continue to utilize our website, • Government funding to help support businesses
social media platforms and send out emails to CASA members with this valuable • Safety Guidelines for on-site workers in the construction industry
information. CASA staff continue to participate on numerous committee’s and • CECCO Safety Fact Sheets
other trade related associations to discuss best practices and share ideas on how • Sick Leave Guidelines
to help guide the construction industry through these continued challenging times. • Covid 19 – Supports & Benefits for Employers
• National Truth & Reconciliation Day
Some of the key announcements that we have • Best Practices – Covid-19 Vaccination Policies
shared with our CASA members are: I would encourage all of our CASA members to visit http://www.casa-
• Canadian Covid-19 Economic Response Plan firesprinkler.org/media/ or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CASAFS to
• Guidance on Record of Employment view all of these announcements.
• Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for Canadian workers
• Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy for Canadian Businesses 2022 CASA Annual Conference Update
• Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance CASA staff continue to work and plan for the upcoming CASA Annual Conference
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CASA Partnership with CAFC Update FROM BROKEN
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, CASA and the CAFC have agreed to
delay the delivery date of the Residential Sprinklers “White Paper” that was
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Residential Sprinkler White Paper being concluded in late 2020, however with
the agreed upon delay it is now anticipated that the Residential White Paper will
be concluded in 2021.
The Residential Sprinkler “White Paper” will help educate and promote voluntary
installations of residential fire sprinklers at the development stage. One of the
challenges the residential sprinkler concept has faced from industry stakeholders
(Home Builders) has been the added cost of installing a residential sprinkler
system to the house. In order to help eliminate this conflict and potentially find
common ground, CASA and the CAFC will create a “white paper” or best practice
that will review and document the potential financial benefits to all stakeholders
when new proposed residential subdivisions are voluntarily sprinklered. The
concept will be based on the current incentives or “trade ups” that the HFSC
has identified and other Canadian benefits. The best practice will then compare
the differences and benefits of voluntarily installing residential sprinklers into
the development agreement, and identify the benefits to the project and help
quantify in financial terms these benefits to the developer, builders, municipality
and homeowner. It’s proposed that not only will the best practice identify these
tangible benefits but will also identify the benefits of having a safer community
and the projected benefits and impacts on fire related injuries and fatalities.
CASA Activities at 2022 Conferences and Events
CASA staff continue to monitor the status of events and conferences in 2022.
Historically, CASA has attended numerous fire sprinkler and fire protection
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related conferences and events across Canada and the USA. CASA staff are
reviewing options on how staff could potentially participate at upcoming events
or conferences via a digital format.
Associate Members Meeting - Feedback on Covid-19
The CASA Associate Members held their latest meeting via video conference on
September 29, 2021. The AMS members indicated that sales numbers in 2021 • Stops Flooding caused by Auxiliary
have been strong even through the pandemic. This can be attributed to the fact Drain Breaks due to Freezing, Improper
that construction work and service and maintenance work was deemed as an Maintenance, or Vandalism
essential service for most areas and Provinces across Canada. However, many of • For Dry and Pre-Action Systems
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to the industry continues to be the increasing cost of materials and products and
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of these shipping containers. This has produced a strain on the supply chain for
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and North America. Many suppliers and manufacturers are experiencing back
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casa-firesprinkler.org 15By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional Manager
In cooperation with Craig Ross, Corey Gordon and Tim Killey.
Western Regional Report
T
he Hazy, Crazy & Lazy days, (well?) of this summer, Election 2021, heat I came across an article RBC produced on where they felt Canada needed to be
waves, travel restrictions, business closures, gathering restrictions and to meet the changing demands, skill sets, technological advances, and numbers
the forest fires that are all distance memory in the West, thanks to valiant of new skilled workers we require to meet the upcoming demand:
efforts of the hundreds of Forestry Fire Fighters & volunteers! We Thank-you
• The most severe shortages will be among trades critical to the coming
all! I wish we could say that about our deep seeded pandemic in its fourth infrastructure boom, including industrial mechanics, welders, and
wave! It continues, the IFEBP (International Federation of Employee Benefit Plan) boilermakers.
has converted the Canadian Conference planned for November 17 – 24 at the
• Demand for digital and “soft” skills like creativity and problem solving is
Mirage in Las Vegas, NV to a 100% Virtual presentation, as our Regional Group
expected to rise significantly in these critical trades.
and Local & National JTAC meetings have.
•
Over 700,000 skilled tradespeople are expected to retire by 2028.
Our Fall Western Regional Group meetings are coming up shortly. Sadly, it Meanwhile, an outdated perception of the trades has hobbled recruitment
appears they will be presented again in a virtual format, until hopefully out first efforts.
round of meetings in 2022 will be face-to-face. Over the past two years we • Women made up just 11% of new registrants for apprenticeship programs
had new contractors join CASA. It is time to meet in person, kick the tires… in 2019 and continue to represent less than 4% of workers in the most in-
The Alberta Regional Group is currently in need of a Tech Rep. Please see our demand trades.
website or contact the writer for details. The SK JTAC is short a contractor rep,
• Immigrants comprised 8.7% of apprentices despite accounting for more
again please contact the writer for details.
than 20% of the population.
Some of our possible upcoming agenda items: • Canada is falling short of its goal to bring in 3,000 skilled tradespeople
• Compulsory Certification of the Sprinkler Fitter Trade. annually through immigration, admitting 2,365 such newcomers in 2019
• Hiring requirements (quantity, skill sets, availability, etc…) through the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
• Apprenticeship •
Educators, employers, and policymakers will need to address chronic
problems in the trades pipeline, tap into underused pools of talent, and
• Current CBA expires April 30, 2022
address a widening digital skills gap amid rapid technological advances in
• Negotiation strategies
the workplace.
• Material availability and costs
Virtual-reality headsets show blueprints to workers as they walk through a
• Provincial Committees, volunteers for MCAM, H & W Committees, etc…
construction site. A carpenter plots precise cuts down to the millimeter with the
• Training Centres (TDAs)
aid of computer-assisted design. A welder performs her job remotely with the
• CASA’s Annual Conference 2022, Victoria, BC help of a robot.
• Local/National AMS Reps
Technological change, accelerated by the pandemic, has transformed not only
• CASA’s “Change Order Labour Rate Guide”
the tools available to tradespeople, but the skills needed to operate them. Today’s
• New Membership industrial mechanics, electricians and automotive service technicians must have
• CASA’s Educational Seminars, Online & in person the digital savvy to operate the electronic-testing equipment, 3D technology,
• Update Canadian Covid-19 supports and Benefits for our Employers and digital diagnostic tools becoming commonplace in the manufacturing and
construction sectors. They will also have to brace for frequent retraining on
• NTCCC & Provincial TCCC updates
evolving technologies.
• CASA Staff
Meanwhile, soft skills—critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, problem solving
Inflation Rates and communication—are more important than ever in an economy that
In the most recent few months inflation is climbing at near record levels. At demands collaboration across sectors. These skills will increase in importance
a 4.1% inflation rate in August/Canada, this represents the highest overall as the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds. But they won’t replace traditional
increase since 2003. Driving factors year-over-year include: Gasoline, new and technical ability. A foundational understanding of metallurgy, for instance, will
used vehicle purchases, etc. remain crucial to a welder programming a robotic arm.
16 CASAnotesGrinnell Antique Spr
Canada’s skilled tradespeople—the welders, machinists, electricians, and ink ler Head
plumbers that have long been the backbone of our economy—are more critical
than ever. In this report, we identify the main challenges facing the sector—the
underrepresentation of women and immigrants, the need to double down on
digital training, and the ongoing stigmas surrounding trades careers—and how
best to tackle them. The challenges are significant. So are the opportunities.
Even before the pandemic disrupted training programs and upended labour
markets, Canada struggled to maintain a steady flow of skilled tradespeople.
Attempts to attract young people, women and immigrants to the field have
repeatedly fallen short, leaving many trades unable to replenish vacancies left
by retiring workers. The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum estimates Canada
will face a gap of more than 60,000 registered apprentices by 2025, after new
registrations plunged 37% last year.
As Ottawa and the provinces contemplate the most ambitious economic rebuild
in generations, including a stimulus-fueled infrastructure renewal and green
projects, Canada will feel the pain of these shortages more acutely. In the
next five years, the country will confront a shortfall of at least 10,000 skilled
tradespeople just in the 56 high-demand Red Seal trades—and the deficit could
be 10 times bigger when the 250 provincially regulated trades are included.
Shortages will be particularly severe among industrial mechanics, boilermakers,
and welders. And that’s before taking into account uncertainty over how many
workers and apprentices will return to pre-pandemic programs and jobs.
Our reported field hours (August) in the west are slightly down ( -1%) over the
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casa-firesprinkler.org 17By: Jo-Ann Gauthier, Ontario Regional Manager
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Ontario Regional Report
H
ello CASA Members! Hopefully, everyone is in full swing and going They appointed Building Engineer, Joyanne Beckett to lead
strong with projects in ICI and residential. the organization as President of the Board of Directors for a
two-year term.
Our outlook for the last Quarter of 2021 is strong and steady. Moving
forward to Q1 of 2022, our Ontario Director, Gary Irving, said “We are cautiously There are 1900 members, 22 Chapters province wide in 444+
optimistic about 2022 Q1. We have lots of backlog that will carry us through Q1 municipalities. We did not exhibit this year but plan to in 2022.
but just not sure how many new projects there will be to bid, but currently not
seeing any downturn in quoting activity”. Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW) took
place from October 3 - 9, 2021.
Ontario apprenticeship training has continued in a blended online format and in This year’s FPW campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” worked to educate
person training while maintaining the provincial protocols. everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds, will keep you and your family
Latest on BOSTA – Building Opportunities on The Skilled Trades Act (2021)
safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you
https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-288
must take action.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades-and-apprenticeship-system-changes
It was an excellent learning campaign and I heard from quite a few
CASA ORG Fire Sprinkler Scavenger Hunt for Camp BUCKO took place from different members that they were not aware of the 2 different sounds.
August 28-31, 2021. It was a success! We have listed all of the kids colouring Great Job NFPA!
contest submittals on our Ontario page of the CASA website. Be sure to check
them out! They were awesome, they did Sprinklerman proud! We will have the
final amount raised at our December ORG meeting. Thank you to all of you who
participated, donated and contributed to making this first time event so much fun.
Ontario Construction Secretariat AGM
took place on Oct 6 and 7
The highlight presentations and links can be found below;
Construction Labour Market Conditions – Ontario and the Regions
Bob Collins, BuildForce Canada
https://iciconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OCS-Oct-6-2021.pdf
Sneak Preview of 2022 Generating Diversity in the Skilled Trades
We will be hosting a National Scavenger Hunt as part of the AGM in 2022. Now Helen Viveiros, Ontario Power Generation
this will be exciting! Stay tuned for more info. https://iciconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OCS-Generating-
Diversity-in-Skilled-Trades-Oct-2021-Final.pdf
We will be hosting our CASA Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Angus Glen in
Markham on September 15, 2022 which is World Rhino Day. Many are looking
Research Highlights
Katherine Jacobs, Ontario Construction Secretariat
forward to this event, me included! Please mark your calendars and stay tuned
https://iciconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Katherine-Jacobs_
for more information as we get closer to the event date.
AGM-Research-Update_10062021.pdf
The Ontario Building Officials Association Annual Meeting and Training Sessions
The ORG Festive Luncheon will now be a Virtual Meeting on December 2, 2021
(Virtual AMTS 2021) took place virtually from September 27 – 30
at 10am.
18 CASAnotesBy: Brian Bickford, Atlantic Regional Manager
In Cooperation with Jesse Klups
Atlantic Regional Report
T
he country continues to move forward, and provinces deal with the Tourism is still a big part of the region’s economy, and the summer of 2021
pandemic the sprinkler industry remains strong. Following last year’s was certainly a bright spot compared to the previous year. Although not fully
reduction in road hours the Atlantic region has turned the corner and recovered, the industry has seen an increase in travelers. The hospitality
continues to move in the right direction. industry has high expectations for 2022. I guess we all do.
• New Brunswick showing an increase of + 12.96% in Road hours compared 2022 appears to be shaping up to be a stronger year than 2021 for the Atlantic
to 2020 region as a number of large scale projects are set to kick off in the first 2
• Nova Scotia Showing + .90% Increase Road hours quarters and it should lead to industry growth barring any major setbacks.
• Newfoundland & Labrador is still down – 12.20% as it struggles with the Here's hoping by the time I write another CASAnotes this is all behind us and we
recovery of the oil and gas industry. get to meet face to face.
An event hosted by Skills Canada NB and the New Brunswick
Community College for October 5th with the spotlight on
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trades has been postponed due to covid-19 outbreaks in 2021
the province. The event titled TRY A Trade was to be held at
the Moncton Coliseum and the show was targeted at middle
school aged students allowing them an opportunity to see a
few of the career options that exist. The Sprinkler trade was
one of several trades to be highlighted. The event is to be
rescheduled for spring 2022.
As each day passes, we are seeing more and more customers
requiring COVID vaccination policies from the contractors
working on their sites/properties. As of now, none have gone so
far as to say that unvaccinated individuals won’t be permitted
however, since this is a nationwide pandemic and not specific
to one region, we feel it would be prudent to coordinate our
efforts with CASA. There doesn’t seem to be a “right” answer
for this situation, but if we all used the same logic it would help
minimize confusion amongst the numerous CASA members
and their employees who will be impacted by this.
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sectors remain strong. Halifax leads the way in Nova Scotia
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PRODUCTS / BUSINESS
Viking Integrated Safety Introduces Intelligent Video Flame Detectors
The detectors are designed for hazardous environments where fast optical
flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option
Viking Integrated Safety (VIS) announced a new series of intelligent video flame
detectors, the Viking VSF300 and VSF301. These video flame detectors are
specifically designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection
is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option. The detectors process live
video images to intelligently recognize the characteristic properties of flames
optically, by means of FM- and SIL 2-certified flame detection algorithms and an
including alarming
suppression systems, to provide
comprehensive and integrated
and
fire protection solutions fit for a
wide variety of applications,
especially in hazardous
onboard digital signal processor (DSP). The VSF300 & VSF301 detectors feature environments,” added Crovo.
unrivalled fields of view (FOV) and have superior flame sensitivity, making them
highly immune to false alarms, even in the presence of sunlight, rain, fog, and In addition to the VSF video
hot objects. flame detectors, VIS also introduced
the VSF303 multi-spectrum infrared
The VSF300 detector is designed to detect a 1ft2 (0.1m2) hydrocarbon pool fire (IR) flame detector that quickly
at up to 197 ft (60m), within a 120° horizontal and 85° vertical FOV, for both detects hydrocarbon fires over a long
indoor and outdoor applications. The VSF300 has a much longer detection range range, including those not detectable in
than conventional flame detectors, providing substantial savings in installation the visible spectrum. It is the only IR flame
costs with fewer detectors for most applications. detector without an eternal reflector, which can
become contaminated by salt, dust, water, snow, or sand causing false alarms.
The VSF301 can detect a 1ft2 (0.1m2) hydrocarbon pool fire at up to 144 ft The VSFS303 compliments the VSF301 and VSF300 video flame detectors and
(44m), with a 90° horizontal and 65° vertical FOV. The VSF301 also features a is designed for the same environments.
live color NTSC/PAL video feed for real-time situational awareness. The detector
also includes a Micro SD memory card slot for alarm video recording to help in Viking Integrated Safety features a Global Engineering Support Services Center
forensic analysis. that assists with a client’s design, installation, and maintenance of each fire
protection project, from beginning to end. This design support can speed your
“We are pleased to add the Viking VSF video flame detectors to our solution project to deployment, while ensuring a comprehensive and cost-effective
portfolio,” commented Mike Crovo, General Manager of Viking Integrated solution.
Safety. “VIS integrates these superior technologies into our wider portfolio,
20 CASAnotess New
Potter Announces Signalink Bridge Wireless Supervisory System
New wireless system allows for more supervisory flexibility for Sprinkler monitoring systems
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri USA, announces the release of the SignaLink™
Bridge Wireless Supervisory System, which will now allow users the ability to use fully supervised wireless
communication between dry contact devices.
The SignaLink Bridge removes the need to hard wire dry contact devices to each other and operates on a
2.4 GHz frequency. Each SignaLink device has a maximum communication range of 800’ with a weather
and UV resistant polycarbonate enclosure that is NEMA 4 rated for outdoor applications. This makes the
SignaLink Bridge an ideal retrofit system for use in historical buildings where wiring and conduit isn’t a
preferred option. Additionally, the system is also compatible with any previously installed fire panel or fire
alarm system.
In addition to no longer needing extensive wiring and conduits, the SignaLink devices do not require resetting
or silencing. A software driven setup tool via a laptop allows users to check signal strength among other
features. Post-mounting kits are available as well for further installation options.
Since SignaLink devices can connect to any fire panel as another point to monitor, they can be utilized in an
unlimited number of applications. An example of a typical application would be monitoring of supervisory
switches on PIV or OSY valves in parking lots or pits where conduit is missing or damaged. Another example
would be in temporary installations, such as construction sites, where monitoring requirements are
continually changing and devices are being moved around the site.
Andy Kaempfer, Potter’s Director of Sprinkler Product Management, said, “The SignaLink Bridge is going
to completely change how Potter users are able to set up their sprinkler systems. Along with saving them
time, money, and materials from not needing conduit or wiring, it will also allow users greater flexibility as
to where they can install their dry contact devices. We are very excited to add wireless capability to our
Sprinkler product line, and have backed it with the best warranty and support in the industry!”
Please visit www.pottersignal.com for more information on SignaLink Bridge and all products and services
that Potter offers.
AGF Introduces Lockable Pressure Relief Valves
For Hydrostatic Testing Without Removing the Valve from the System
AGF Manufacturing is excited to introduce two new lockable pressure relief valves, Model 7000L and Model
7200L. These models can be temporarily locked closed to allow for hydrostatic testing without removing
the pressure relief valve from the system. They can be ordered standalone or as part of AGF’s products that
include pressure relief.
The new pressure relief valves include two metal tabs: “flush” and “hydro.” The “flush” tab can be lifted to
quickly flush debris from the valve or, using a standard flow switch hex key, temporarily lock the valve open
to allow draining through the relief valve. The “hydro” tab can use the same hex key to temporarily lock the
valve closed for hydrostatic testing with the valve installed in the system. This feature will allow a sprinkler
system or a TESTANDRAIN valve with relief valve and drain trim to be completely installed prior to initial
system leak testing, greatly speeding up installation. AGF’s Model 7000L has a ½” MIPT inlet and FIPT outlet.
Model 7200L has a ¾” MIPT inlet and FIPT outlet. Both are made with a bronze body and stainless-steel
spring and are available with “ratings” of 175, 225, or 300 PSI.
AGF’s Model 7000L and Model 7200L can be ordered standalone, as part of select AGF TESTANDRAIN or
RISERPACK assemblies, or part of their pressure relief kits. To learn more or find a distributor that serves
your area, visit www.agfmfg.com.
casa-firesprinkler.org 21What's
Old
1950’s-1960’s NFPA Standards
Submitted by Shauna Vollmer, National Fire Equipment Ltd.
22 CASAnotesHall of Fame Inductees
2021 Inductees 2011 Inductees
Gerry Piche 1996 Vipond Fire Protection (Regina, Saskatchewan) D. Brown 1971 Roberts Sprinkler Ltd (Montreal, Quebec)
K. Graham 1972 Grinnell Fire Protection / Viking Fire Protection
2020 Inductees (St. John, New Brunswick) /
Bill Skromeda 1986 BDR Services Ltd (Winnipeg, Manitoba) (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Larry Buckett 1987 Bennett & Wright / Vipond (Toronto, Ontario) P. Van Gaalen 1972 Viking Fire Protection
(Vancouver, British Columbia)
2019 Inductees
G. Ouellette 1973 Rockwood Fire Protection (Montreal, Quebec)
Dan Solonynko 1989 Grinnell (Alberta / Ontario)
CASA (Toronto, Ontario) 2010 Inductees
A Simmons 1969 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario)
2018 Inductees
P.E. Vincent 1969 Scotia Sprinklers (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Joe Lukes 1985 Grinnell (Ontario / British Columbia)
J. Murray 1970 Grinnell Co. of Canada Ltd. (Edmonton, Alberta)
Martin Veltman 1991 Concept Fire (AMS, Ontario)
R. Duncan 1970 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)
2017 Inductees
Rick Allan 1984 Automatic / Wormald / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta)
2009 Inductees
F. Bottomley 1965 Duncan Reynolds Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)
Paul Harding 1984 Grinnell / Harding Fire Protection
B.G. Edwards 1966 Viking Automatic Sprinkler Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario)
(Toronto, Ontario)
G.E. Mansell 1966 FYR - Fyter Company of Canada
Tim Voronoff 1986 Troy Sprinkler (Jordan, Ontario)
Ltd. (Bramalea, Ontario)
Marc Bosjoli 1986 Grinnell (Montreal, Quebec)
William Clark 1967 Canadian Automatic Sprinkler
2016 Inductees Association (Toronto, Ontario)
Harry Jonker 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Constant (Calgary, Alberta) W.G. Miller 1968 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of
Jim McCrum 1984 Wormald / Grinnell (Halifax, Nova Scotia) Canada (Montreal, Quebec)
Lorne Zallas 1985 Automatic / Grinnell (Edmonton, Alberta)
Lawrence Dudar 1986 Automatic / Grinnell (Calgary, Alberta)
2008 Inductees
R. Robillard 1962 H.G. Vogal Co. (Canada) Ltd.
2015 Inductees W. Wilkinson 1962 Connolly & Twizell (Sprinklers) Ltd.
Larry Humphries 1982 Vipond Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba) C. Steine 1962 First C.A.S.A. Recording Secretary
Dave Barley 1983 Barley Sprinkler (Moncton, New Brunswick) (Toronto, Ontario)
Dave Heaps 1983 Upper Valley (Chilliwack, British Columbia) J.H. Bates 1963 Worcester - Rockwood Ltd.
Ian Milne 1984 Wormald Fire Systems Inc (Mississauga, Ontario) (Montreal, Quebec) First Chairman of
Membership & Nominations Committee
2014 Inductees A. Jurisson 1964 Automatic Sprinkler Co. of Canada
James (Jim) Lewell 1979 Eastward Sprinkler (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) (Halifax, Nova Scotia) One of First Trustees
Denny Featherstonehaugh 1980 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) of Fire Sprinkler Pension Plan
David Pannabaker 1981 Adam Clark Ltd (Hamilton, Ontario)
Mel Farren 1982 Bennett & Wright / Vipond Inc. (Toronto, Ontario) 2007 Inductees
J.H. Petit 1941 Dominion Sprinkler Co. (Montreal. PQ)
2013 Inductees R.W. Higginson 1947 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada (Montreal)
R. Flanagan 1977 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) H.C. Jockel 1956 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Montreal)
L. Fronczak 1980 Grinnell Fire Protection (Toronto, Ontario) O. Long 1957 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Toronto)
M. Broom 1982 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) J.D. Howes 1958 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto)
R. Chidwick 1983 Automatic Sprinkler / Wormald Fire Systems/ J. Priest 1958 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)
Chidwick Fire Systems (Brechin, Ontario) W.A. Hewines 1959 Bennet & Wright Contracting Ltd. (Toronto)
C Height 1959 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)
2012 Inductees W.J. Clark 1960 Adam Clark Limited (Hamilton, Ontario)
K. Morgan 1974 Vipond Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario) A.M. Jones 1961 Grinnell Co. of Canada (Vancouver)
A. Cooke 1975 Automatic Sprinkler Ltd R.L. Milne 1961 Automatic Sprinkler Co. Of Canada (Montreal)
(Burnaby, British Columbia) G.Vipond 1961 Vipond Automatic Sprinkler Co. (Toronto)
J. Paquette 1975 Viking Fire Protection Ltd. (Montreal, Quebec)
A. Charbonneau 1975 A.C. Safety Fire Services Ltd.
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