Fire Protection And Life Safety Systems Since 1958

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VSC Fire & Security
Fire Protection And Life Safety Systems Since 1958
Looking To Promote Home Fire Sprinklers
In Your State?
Join A Coalition
The Best NFPA Tool For The Job
Designing Systems To Code Requires
Keeping Up-To-Date
Branson, Mo., Building Inspectors
100-Percent Certified
Development Department Has Earned Professional
Certifications From The International Code Council
Low Voltage Contractors Spreads Good Vibes
CEO Bob Hoertsch Shares How The Company
Gives Back To The Community
Master Delegation
The Secret Ingredient
Representing Certified Technicians and Technologist For 50 Years!
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The ASCET Executive Officers
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Portland, Oregon
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Wade Abbott, CET
Lexington, Kentucky
president@ascet.org
Philip L. Gaughan, CET
North Wildwood, New Jersey
office@ascet.org
Regional Officers
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Ken Oberst, CET
Columbus, Ohio
CentralVP@ascet.org
Casey Fehrmann CET
Omaha, Nebraska
NorthCentralVP@ascet.org
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Rob Spitz, CET
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
NorthEasternVP@ascet.org
Pat Dillon, CET
Kent, Washington
PacificNorthVP@ascet.org
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Andrew Shear, CET
Bailey, North Carolina
SouthEastVP@ascet.org
Leonel (Leo) Saenz, CET
Leander, Texas
SouthWestVP@ascet.org
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Mollie C. Gosnell, CET
Glendale, Arizona
WesternVP@ascet.org
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In This Issue
Society News
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Featured Organization
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Departments
Sprinkler
Looking To Promote Home Fire Sprinklers In Your State?
Proven System To Prepare For Your NICET Inspection & Testing Exam
Occupant Load Factors For Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
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Fire Alarm
The Best NFPA Tool For The Job
FREE Webinars From National Training Center
NYC Accepts Video Image Smoke Detection
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Civil
Branson, Mo., Building Inspectors 100-Percent Certified
ARTBA Seeking Nominations for Innovative Transportation Programs
Is Your Business Ready for BIM?
CCTV / Security
Low Voltage Contractors Spreads Good Vibes
Gallagher Security’s PIV Solution Receives HSPD-12 Approval
Access Control Online Course
Development
Master Delegation
Tools Of The Trade Only Work With Proper Training, Supervision
Leadership Lessons: Why It Pays To Put Others First
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Society news
Member Spotlight: David LoSchiavo
ASCET Attends ADI Expo In Raleigh, NC
Special thanks to Southeast Regional Vice President, Andrew Shear for
hosting our booth at the ADI Expo in Raleigh, NC. The ADI expo
program is the largest one day training and sales event. Free to all
industry professionals. If you are interested in participating in an expo
in your area check the ADI schedule for a list of venues. Also visit our
Facebook page from photos from recent events.
Upcoming date is August 19th in Philadelphia, PA. Tentative venues are Memphis, TN and
Dallas, TX.
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Student Financial Aid
The society currently provides the Joseph M. Parish Memorial Grant,
the Joseph C. Johnson Memorial Grant, and the Kurt H.and Donna M.
Schuler Small Cash Grant Programs. Although these grants are
available each year, any or all may not be awarded based on the
committee's receipt and evaluation of candidate applications. Only
engineering technology students qualify, not those seeking an
engineering degree.
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SOCIETY NEWS
On July 24, 2014 we lost David LoSchiavo of the Delaware Chapter.
David was a very instrumental member in his chapter for a quite a few
years. He served as Secretary and Vice President before relocating to
the Baltimore area. He was at Virginia Sprinkler and the Vice President
of the Baltimore Chapter. A great guy, he will be missed! Please keep
him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. For service information, donations or
condolences, please contact Delaware Chapter President, Jimmy Lynch at
grinchjvl@hotmail.com.
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VSC Fire & Security
As a privately held company based in Ashland, Virginia, VSC Fire & Security
Inc.'s heritage as a leader in the fire protection industry is based upon the
sterling reputation of Virginia Sprinkler Company, Inc., the founding
company of VSC Fire & Security. Virginia Sprinkler Company, Inc. was
established in 1958 in Ashland, Virginia by Roland C. Giles and V. M. Buck.
Today, through expansion and acquisition, VSC Fire & Security offers
unmatched experience and expertise in fire detection, alarm and security as
well as every type of fire suppression technology.
Our History of Experience, Stability and Growth
1958 Virginia Sprinkler Company, Inc. is founded in Ashland, Virginia home of its
co-founder, Roland C. Giles.
1972 Martin L. Giles, son of co-founder Mr. Roland Giles, becomes President.
1973 Virginia Sprinkler Company, Inc. expands its presence in the Northern Virginia/Metro
DC region under the direction of John McDonald, who is now the current President of VSC
Fire & Security.
1998 Virginia Fire Protection, Inc. is established. The 40th Anniversary of the company is
celebrated.
2001 John McDonald is named President of VSC Corporation. Martin Giles
becomes Chairman of VSC Corporation.
2003 Virginia Sprinkler Company Inspections Services, Inc. is
established. Worsham Sprinkler Company, Inc. joins VSC
Corporation with offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South
Carolina and Virginia.
2009 VSC Corporation becomes VSC Fire & Security, Inc. Virginia Sprinkler
Company, Inc.; Virginia Fire Protection, Inc.; Industrial Fire & Safety Inc.;
Davy Fire Protection; Precision Sprinkler Company; Southeastern Fire
Control, Inc.; Virginia Sprinkler Company Inspections Services, Inc.; and, Worsham
Sprinkler Company are transitioned to the VSC Fire & Security name.
2011 VSC Fire & Security acquires certain assets of Fire Protection Specialists, Inc. and
establishes an office in Mobile, AL.
2013 VSC Fire & Security, Inc. recognized as an AFSA Quality Contractor
2014 Opened office in Orange Beach, AL
Visit their website at http://www.vscfs.com
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FEATURED ORGANIZATION
Featured Organization
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Sprinkler
Looking To Promote Home Fire Sprinklers In Your State?
Click Here to see if your state has a coalitions.
Proven System To Prepare For Your NICET Inspection &
Testing Exam
Step 1: Purchase NFPA 25 2011 ed, Fire Tech NFPA 25 Fire Tabs & Webinar.
Step 2: Start your online Training and Study the material in your online account.
Step 3: Receive your new standard and tab your book (These permanent tabs
provide quick look up during the exam) - look up ALL information in NFPA 25!
Step 4: Take the webinar + a little more review + take your NICET exam =
SUCCESS!
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Occupant Load Factors For Ambulatory Health Care
Facilities
Building Construction and Safety Code apply the occupant load factor for
business occupancies of 9.33 m2/person (100 feet2/person) to ambulatory
health care facilities. It has been questioned whether this use is appropriate.
To provide a basis for discussion, data was collected via questionnaires and
site visits at 21 health care facilities and 53 floors at different times. The
results are contained in this FREE report, "Evaluating Occupant Load
Factors for Ambulatory Health Care Facilities" recently released by The Fire Protection
Research Foundation.
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SPRINKLER
The push for sprinkler installation and edification across the U.S. is
gaining momentum. Twenty states have formed sprinkler coalitions
comprising the fire service, building officials, and others who are making
an effective case for sprinklers or advocating for mandatory installation.
NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative provides links to state-based
organizations dedicated to advocating for home fire sprinkler systems. These Web pages
support the coalition's efforts while providing useful resources and sprinkler news stories with
a local focus.
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Fire Alarm
The Best NFPA Tool For The Job
Click Here for more information.
FREE Webinars From National Training Center
NTC's Learn & Go webinars are designed for the busy professional. Our
Learn & Go webinars are brief, to the point, and FREE. Webinars have
limited seating, so join our mailing list to be the first to know!
Fire Alarm System Design - Day Care on Wednesday - July 23 at 12:00 - 12:30
pm ET. And Mass Notification Systems on Wednesday - July 30 at 12:00 12:30 pm ET.
Click Here to register.
NYC Accepts Video Image Smoke Detection
Video image smoke detection is now accepted under the New York City
Building Code, opening a large new market for such detection systems. “This
is a pretty big deal,” Rick Jeffress, sales manager, Americas, for Fike Video
Image Detection, which is based here and is a business division of Fike, told
Security Systems News. “We are starting to receive calls for systems in
high-rise and other mechanical equipment rooms.”
Click Here for more information.
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FIRE ALARM
Designing systems to code requires keeping up-to-date with standards
information so you can apply the codes correctly and reduce costly
mistakes. NFCSS All Access gives you instant online access to NFPA
Handbooks to help clarify code concepts and get the answers and insights
you need to be proud of a job well done—a job that saves lives. Every
NFPA code and standard in one searchable, downloadable document. It's
yours FREE when you subscribe today!
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Civil
Branson, Mo., Building Inspectors 100-Percent Certified
Click Here to view article.
ARTBA Seeking Nominations for Innovative Transportation
Programs
August 29.
program promoting and recognizing innovations that make our
transportation infrastructure network the best it can be in serving those
who pay for it, use it and rely upon it. Nominations should be innovative
transportation infrastructure-related products, services, technologies
and/or techniques that can be documented to provide a high
return-on-investment. All nominations must be submitted online by
Click Here for more information.
Is Your Business Ready for BIM?
So many AEC firms are making the move to Building Information
Modeling — but is it the right decision for you? Join Cadalyst columnist
and Autodesk evangelist Lynn Allen as she discusses the advantages of
moving to BIM on both a business and personal level, along with some
suggestions on kick-starting a successful BIM rollout. Consider how
implementing BIM in your firm can keep you ahead of the design
technology curve and win more proposals — today and tomorrow!
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CIVIL
One hundred percent of the inspection staff within the Building and
Code Enforcement Divisions of the Planning and Development
Department has earned professional certifications from the
International Code Council. "We really saw with the tornado a few years
ago, the difference that building codes make," said Planning &
Development Director Joel Hornickel. "The buildings that were built more recently, and
according to adopted standards, consistently fared better than the older buildings that were
built prior to the adoption of these code standards."
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CCTV / Security
Low Voltage Contractors Spreads Good Vibes
Click Here to view article.
Gallagher Security’s PIV Solution Receives HSPD-12
Approval
Gallagher Security announces its security management platform has
been approved for sale in the United States. The solution now complies
with HSPD-12, which has driven forward the establishment of the
Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as the standard credential for
federal employees and contractors for access to federal information
systems and controlled facilities.
Click Here to view article.
Access Control Online Course
This BTEC Level 3 course has been specifically designed to give you
the knowledge and understanding required to be able to design
cost-effective Access Control systems that conform to the relevant
international and national regulations. It will also give you the skills and
ability necessary to service and maintain equipment at component
level.
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CCTV / SECURITY
2014 Installer of the Year (Small Company) Runner-Up Low Voltage
Contractors (LVC). A leading reason LVC was recognized for
excellence was due to its people engaged and also gives back to the
community. Here, President & CEO Bob Hoertsch lends more insight
into what makes LVC a people place. Be sure to check out my other
LVC blog in which Hoertsch addresses the company’s strategic business planning and
marketing initiatives.
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Development
Master Delegation
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Tools Of The Trade Only Work With Proper Training,
Supervision
Clayton S. Rose's recent case study looks at the behavior of teammates
who were swept up in Lance Armstrong's cheating scandal. When do
followers need to break away from their leader? Cyclist Lance Armstrong
overcame incredible personal adversity to reach the highest levels of
success. Then, just as spectacularly, he fell from grace in a public scandal
that destroyed not only his reputation, but also the reputations of many
others who had devoted themselves to him—in the end, tarnishing the entire sport of
professional cycling.
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Leadership Lessons: Why It Pays To Put Others First
A proud, time-honored tradition among leading organizations and
brands, quality customer service has become more than just a given
common courtesy today. It has also evolved to become a core necessity
in the age of abundance, when dozens of competitors are just click or
call away. An important to note with regard to the topic: Supporting
activities are no longer simply about helping audiences solve problems.
They can actually help build or reinforce the good reputation of any organization.
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DEVELOPMENT
If you’ve been a leader for any length of time at all, you know you’re
supposed to delegate. You understand that you can’t achieve big goals on
your own, that leadership is all about achieving results through
relationships, and that when you delegate, you multiply yourself. You may
know all that, but delegation can still be frustrating. How many times
have you delegated a task or a project, only to have it drift off into
oblivion. Many weeks later you find yourself thinking, “Whatever happened to that project?”
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