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By: Jamie McKenzie, Western Regional ManagerCanadian Automatic Sprinkler AssociationTraining and ApprenticeshipOn my travels across our great country the hot topics of discussion atthe JTAC & the Western Regional Group meetings continues to be; Therecruitment of new Apprentices and how to locate and attract skilledjourneypersons to ensure an adequate workforce to meet our current and futureneeds. Most of the out of work boards in the various Local Union halls are void ofjourneypersons and apprentices looking for work. As an industry we have voicedour concerns of the on-going shortage of available skilled labour. The venues forthese discussions have been, Annual Conferences, Board meetings, Associationmeetings, Regional Group meetings, CASA Notes, JTAC meetings.Possible solutions discussed: Foreign workers First Nations Partnership with High School Recruitment Programs Helmet to Hard Hat Program Web based recruitment sites UA National website recruitment Advertise in various types of media (TV, Radio, Newspapers, etc )While there are varying methods and procedures to hiring new sprinklerapprentices across this country, the end result remains the same. The goal isto recruit and develop an apprentice in the hopes to support a highly skilledand profitable workforce through successful completion of their apprenticeshiptraining. We must strive to eliminate the misconception that a new apprenticeis simply "cheap labour" and at times disposable. There exists an obligationto actively evaluate, provide feedback and at times provide appropriatedisciplinary actions to ensure an apprentice stays on track and gets the mostof their apprenticeship prior to joining the workforce as a journeyperson. Animportant part of this process is some form of an evaluation to measure thedevelopment and performance of an apprentice. An evaluation can reinforce ajob well done, set achievable goals to motivate, identify areas for improvementor in some cases expose potential problems affecting their success in this trade.The evaluation can be supported by a standardized form completed by one ormore journeypersons responsible for supervision of the apprentice or simplya letter or email maintained for future reference. In any case, to provide thisfeedback to an apprentice gives accountability, value and recognition for theirefforts. By opening a means of communication through apprentice evaluationswe can reinforce how an apprentice can improve, how a journeyperson canhelp with this improvement and how a contractor can express the value of anapprentice as being more than "cheap labour".The Red Seal Program is a partnership between the Government of Canadaand the Provinces and Territories. Through the Red Seal Program, interprovincialstandards and examinations are developed and maintained through an industry8CASAnotesdriven process for the skilled trades. Today, the Red Seal endorsement is widelyrecognized and respected by Canadian industry as a standard of excellence.“The Red Seal Program provides confidence to both employers and consumersthat a tradesperson is skilled and knowledgeable. It also provides evidence thata Journeyperson has met a defined level of skill and that they are qualified to dotheir job,” said Larry Slaney, Director of Training for UA Canada. “The Red Sealendorsement on a provincial certificate facilitates mobility of trades workersand recognition of trade certification across Canada in the Steamfitter-Pipefittertrade, which is experiencing a huge demand for qualified workers.”The Red Seal Program has promoted labour mobility and help to standardizetraining and certification for skilled trades for over 50 years, developinginterprovincial requirements for 55 Red Seal designated trades. More than600,000 Red Seals have been issued to skilled tradespeople since the Red SealProgram’s inception.Training Issues from Various JTACs The NL JTAC is still focused on getting a certified instructor to deliverupgrading courses. The NB JTAC has members sitting on a working group tasked with thedelivery, monitoring and instruction of the Standard of Excellence. The Groupis made up of Contractors and Local 325 members. The NS JTAC/ Local 56’s Training Facility would like to thank the AMSmembers and CASA Contractors for their donations of fire protectionequipment. Local 853 and the Ontario JTAC continues to lead the way with their effortsto monitor the apprentice’s progress and if necessary, to intervene and offerto help them through a successful completion of their apprenticeship. MB JTAC continues to offer upgrading courses for it’s fitters. Alberta’s JTAC has and will continue to offer upgrade training to it’smembers. They welcome the new AFSA Chapter to Alberta and look forwardto the possibility of combining our efforts to education seminars, upgradetraining, Fire Sprinkler Summits, etc BC JTAC – PIC has new leadership as well as UA Local 170. They welcomethe new AFSA Chapter to BC and look forward to the possibility of combiningour efforts to education seminars, upgrade training, Fire Sprinkler Summits,etc continued on page 18

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NOMINATIONS CALL FOR THECASA Board of DirectorsThe 2018-2019 Board of Director’s nominations will take place prior to our Annual General Meeting. Please be advisedthat your first call for nominations for the Board of Directors is now open. A slate of nominated Directors received will becirculated on April 12th with a last call for nominations. Nominations close on May 17th, 2018. Following that, but prior tothe AGM, we will also be electing officers (ie. Chairman, Secretary Treasurer, Executive Committee)The three areas up for re-election this year:1) Atlantic (Claude Melanson)2) Ontario “B” (Rick Berwick)3) Alberta (Corey Gordon)Please send your nominations to: Paul Harding (Nominating Chair) at Paulharding1944@gmail.comPLEASE NOTE: We will not be accepting nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCEJune 24th - June 26th Charlottetown, PEIDelta Prince EdwardTo Register for the 2018 Annual Conference, please visit;www.casa-firesprinkler.org10 CASAnotes

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By: Jason Ryckman, National Codes and Standards ManagerCanadian Automatic Sprinkler AssociationCodes & Technical ReportCSA B139-19 Public Review Section4.5 Diesel Fire PumpsPlease be advised that the public review draft for the CSA B139-19 InstallationCode for Oil-burning Equipment has just been posted. The draft contentcan be viewed at the following link: http://publicreview.csa.ca/Document/Manage/2807. You will have to register to review changes. Diesel fire pumprequirements can be viewed in section 4.5. The public review period will end onFebruary 19, 2018.Please share this communication with anyone who may be interested inreviewing the B139 draft. Comments will be accepted via the CSA PublicReview site.Update - Saskatchewan Adopting 2015 National CodesThe National Building Code 2015 (NBC 2015) and the National Fire Code 2015have been adopted and is in force in Saskatchewan as of January 1, 2018.Any questions concerning the application of the NBC and NFC, can bedirected to:Building Standards and Licensing100 - 1855 Victoria AvenueRegina, SK S4P 3T2Phone: 306-787-4113Email: building.standards@gov.sk.ca2018 British Columbia Building, Fire, Plumbing CodePublic Review Proposed ChangesThe Building and Safety Standards Branch of the Office of Housing andConstruction Standards in the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing hasinvited code users and other stakeholders to participate in a public review toprovide feedback on proposed changes for the next edition of the BC Building,Plumbing, and Fire Codes. British Columbia will be adopting most of the 2015National Codes requirements into the 2018 BC codes with some changesspecific to British Columbia. These are noted in the public review proposedchanges. After reviewing these proposed changes, the BC Fire Code has aproposed change of interest 2.1.3.1., and A-2.1.3.1.(Deleted text / Added text):2.1.3.1. Fire Alarm, Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems 1) Except as otherwiseprovided in this Code, Ffire alarm, standpipe and sprinkler systems shall beprovided in all buildings when where required by and in conformance withArticle 1.1.1.1. of Division A the British Columbia Building Code.12 CASAnotesA-2.1.3.1.(1) The British Columbia Building Code is most often applied toexisting buildings when an owner wishes to rehabilitate a building, changeits use, or build an addition; or when an enforcement authority decrees that abuilding, or a class of buildings, be altered for reasons of public safety. It is notintended that either the British Columbia Building Code or the British ColumbiaFire Code be used to enforce the retrospective application of new requirementsin the British Columbia Building Code to existing buildings. Although the BritishColumbia Fire Code could be interpreted to require the installation of fire alarm,standpipe and hose and automatic sprinkler systems in an existing building forwhich there were no requirements at the time of construction, before theBritish Columbia Building Code was issued, it is the intent of the CanadianCommission on Building and Fire Codes that the British Columbia Fire Code notintended that the code be applied in this manner to these buildings.It is usually difficult to change structural features of an existing buildingwhen undertaking alterations or additions, but the installation of “active” fireprotection systems, such as alarms, sprinklers and standpipes, in existingbuildings may be possible. These systems may be considered as contributingto an adequate degree of life safety in cases where the structural features of abuilding do not conform to the British Columbia Building Code.Sentence 2.1.3.1.(1) is intended to address the installation of fire alarm,sprinkler and standpipe systems in existing buildings presently not so equipped,and in existing buildings that do not provide an acceptable level of safety tomeet the current installation standards specified in the British Columbia BuildingCode. Further, Iit is not intended that existing fire protection systems thatprovide an acceptable level of life safety be upgraded with each new editionof the British Columbia Building Code or in conjunction with the inclusion ofnew requirements not in force at the time that a building was constructed.The authority having jurisdiction is expected to use discretion in enforcing thisrequirement. The authority having jurisdiction may accept alternatives to strictcompliance with the NBC as provided for in Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) of Division A.For buildings in which a sprinkler system is installed, Tthis provision isalso intended to direct Code users to Part 1 of Division A for the applicationof the British Columbia Building Code and primarily to Subsection 3.2.5.of Division B of the British Columbia Building Code, which specifies NFPA 13,“Installation of Sprinkler Systems,” as the appropriate standard for the designand installation of automatic sprinkler systems and provides several exceptionsand supplementary requirements (where, in certain cases, other provisionsin the British Columbia Building Code may also apply). However, where aspecific hazard, such as highly piled storage or the storage of flammable andcombustible liquids or rubber tires, is not addressed in the British ColumbiaBuilding Code, the applicable NFPA standards that contain design criteria for thesprinkler system required can be found in the British Columbia Fire Code.

The public review started on December 12, 2017 and ends on February 28,2018.The next editions of the British Columbia Codes are anticipated to be availablein 2018, with an effective date late in 2018.Alberta Testing Verification for Fire Suppression SystemsBuilding Code Interpretation StandataAlberta has issued a testing verification for fire suppression systems buildingcode interpretation standata in November 2017 to provide jurisdictions guidancewithin the ABC 2014 as to how a person or company provides verification tothe authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) about results of tests. This interpretationapplies to all fire suppression systems that are installed in buildings, including,but not limited to:1. Fire suppression systems for entire buildings or floor areas within buildings2. Fire suppression systems protecting commercial cooking ventilationsystems3. Fire suppression systems protecting spray rooms, spray boothsand spray areas for flammable and combustible materialspray operations. Please see the following website for mVerificationandTestingCertificates.pdfUpcoming Education Seminars, Meetings,and Speaking EngagementsIn-Class Education SeminarsWinnipeg, MB – Tuesday May 15th – Thursday May 17thTuesday May 15th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewWednesday May 16th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewThursday May 17th – Fire Pumps for Fire ProtectionCalgary, AB – Tuesday August 21st – Thursday August 23rdTuesday August 21st – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewWednesday August 22nd – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewThursday August 23rd – Fire Pumps for Fire ProtectionHalifax, NS – Tuesday October 23rd – Thursday October 25thTuesday October 23rd – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewWednesday October 24th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewThursday October 25th – Fire Pumps for Fire ProtectionToronto, ON – Tuesday November 6th – Thursday November 8thTuesday November 6th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewWednesday November 7th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewThursday November 8th – Fire Pumps for Fire ProtectionVancouver, BC – Tuesday December 11th – Thursday December 13thTuesday December 11th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewWednesday December 12th – Fire Sprinkler Plan ReviewThursday December 13th – Fire Pumps for Fire ProtectionOnline Education SeminarsFebruary 20, 2018 - Discussing Design ApproachesPresented by Louis Guerrazzi, E.I.T., Manager of Product StandardsChapter 11 of NFPA 13 (2016) provides a layout technician the tools todetermine the hydraulic design approach for a fire sprinkler system. Whilethe pipe schedule method is still permitted for small systems which meetthe requirements of Chapter 11, essentially all systems are now required tobe hydraulically calculated based on Section 11.2.3. This seminar will discussthe available hydraulic design options, including the density/area method, roomdesign method, and special design approaches, such as residential sprinklers,water curtains and a discussion on deluge systems.March 20, 2018 - Understanding the 2017 Edition of NFPA 25Presented by John Corso, Director of TrainingThis seminar will address significant changes to the 2017 edition of NFPA25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based FireProtection Systems, including an overview of the changes in the referencetables. This seminar will also discuss clarifications of existing rules, additionof newly required procedures, adjustments to reference tables and changes invarious time requirements for inspections and testing procedures.April 17, 2018 - An Overview of Corrosion in Sprinkler SystemsPresented by Mark Hopkins, P.E., Vice President of EngineeringThis presentation identifies design limitations and installation pitfalls whichinfluence corrosion in sprinkler systems. Topics will include how corrosionis commonly detected and why it is a problem. The basic forms of corrosion,its effects on system reliability, and failure mode concepts will be described.The basic framework for conducting corrosion investigations, factors forconsideration in determining whether to salvage or replace a system, andpossible corrosion management strategies will also be discussed.May 15, 2018 - 2015 and 2018 Changes to Building Codes forSprinkler ContractorsPresented by Jeff Hugo, CBO, Director of CodesBuilding codes reference installation standards and while layout technicians andcontractors know the installation standards well, there are numerous buildingcode rules that affect layout and system design. This course highlights changesto the 2015 and 2018 International Building Code, International Fire Code andNFPA’s Life Safety Code as it relates to the fire sprinkler contractor.June 19, 2018 - Hydrant Flow Tests per NFPA 291Presented by Roland Asp, Manager of Installation StandardsWater-based fire protection systems rely on a reliable source of water and themunicipal water system is a common source of this water. The characteristicsof a munic

The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is a 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 its inception it recognized the Sprinkler Industry as a Contracting Industry separate from any other trade.