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Installation best practices, design considerations, safety information and more from the experts behind the most specified nonmetallic fire sprinkler system in the world.

Mar 31, 2026

Introducing the New BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Learn on Demand Training Portal

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems has relaunched its Learn on Demand online installation training portal, delivering a more reliable and user friendly training experience for fire protection...

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Mar 31, 2026

Introducing the New BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Learn on Demand Training Portal

Nov 13, 2025

Can You Paint BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems?

Oct 29, 2025

FAQ: All About Spray Polyurethane Foam and BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems

Sep 18, 2025

Fire Protection Solutions for Ordinary Hazard Areas within Light Hazard Buildings

Sep 9, 2025

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Listed on RIB SpecLink to Streamline Planning for Engineers

May 8, 2025

Truth Uncovered: BlazeMaster® CPVC Can Be Installed Exposed

Apr 2, 2025

Firefighter Safety Revolutionized: The Crucial Role of Fire Sprinkler Systems

Mar 26, 2025

Good Day Sunshine: Dispelling Myths about BlazeMaster® CPVC and UV Light

Jul 3, 2024

Decoding the Print Line: How to Make Sure You’re Using Genuine BlazeMaster® Pipe and Fittings

Apr 24, 2024

How to Use Flexible Drops with BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems

Jan 31, 2024

Prevent Your BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler System From Freezing This Winter

Sep 27, 2023

10 Tips for Installing Hangers for BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems

Aug 2, 2023

BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Systems UL Listed for Open-Web Joists in Residential Basements

Oct 20, 2022

Be Sure You’re Buying the Best CPVC for Fire Sprinkler Systems

Jun 14, 2022

Protecting Students and Staff with School Fire Sprinkler Systems

Jun 8, 2022

Using Spray Polyurethane Foam With BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Systems

May 25, 2022

3 Reasons to Choose BlazeMaster for Fire Sprinkler Retrofits

Mar 15, 2022

The BlazeMaster® CPVC Advantage for Fire Sprinklers in Healthcare Facilities

Jan 12, 2022

7 Steps to Repair Aged BlazeMaster® CPVC

Dec 9, 2021

Why Is BlazeMaster® CPVC Flame Resistant?

Nov 3, 2021

5 Tips for Using Solvent Cement in Cold Weather

Oct 7, 2021

BlazeMaster® CPVC Reference Sheet Helps Guide AHJ Inspections

Sep 22, 2021

10 Installation Tips for Embedding BlazeMaster® CPVC in Concrete

Sep 10, 2021

5 Easy-to-Avoid Mistakes When Installing BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinklers

Aug 19, 2021

4 Steps for Designing a BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler System to Allow Expansion and Contraction

Aug 3, 2021

6 Trends in the Fire Protection Industry

Jun 8, 2021

Live Online BlazeMaster® CPVC Installer Training Provides Convenient, Effective Option

Jun 2, 2021

Video: How to Solvent Weld BlazeMaster® CPVC

May 27, 2021

5 Keys to Ensuring Solvent Cement Safety When Installing BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems

May 11, 2021

Coastal to Concrete: BlazeMaster® CPVC Delivers Solutions for Commercial Projects

Apr 27, 2021

7 Tips for Solvent Cement Welding of CPVC Pipe in Hot Weather

Apr 13, 2021

9 Things to Know About Chemical Compatibility with BlazeMaster® CPVC

Mar 30, 2021

Addressing 6 Misconceptions About CPVC Fire Protection Systems

Mar 16, 2021

Updated BlazeMaster® CPVC Listings for Exposed Basements Allow More Flexibility for Design and Installation

Mar 3, 2021

Science. Service. Safety. What BlazeMaster® CPVC Is All About

Feb 17, 2021

BlazeMaster® CPVC Saves Time and Money on Commercial Retrofit

Jan 26, 2021

Promote Escape Plans to Improve Fire Safety

Jan 4, 2021

BlazeMaster® CPVC: The Right Choice for Drain Pipes

Dec 9, 2020

CSI for CPVC: Science, Technology Drive Our Failure Analysis Lab

Nov 13, 2020

Are Compatibility Concerns Removed When Embedding BlazeMaster® CPVC in Concrete?

Oct 27, 2020

Darren Palmieri of Viking: Industry Veteran Promoting Residential Fire Sprinklers

Oct 20, 2020

Marlene Garrett of AFSA: Driving Industry Education, Sharing Best Practices

Oct 13, 2020

Mark Fessenden of Johnson Controls: Passionate About Fire Protection

Oct 6, 2020

NFSA President Shane Ray: Leading the Way to Wider Use of Fire Sprinklers

Sep 30, 2020

BlazeMaster® CPVC Team Grows With Addition of Brian Courtright and Brad Pick

Sep 3, 2020

TYCO® Rapid Seal Adapter Product Line Extension Streamlines Sprinkler Head Installation

Aug 25, 2020

Budgeting for a Home Fire Sprinkler System

Aug 11, 2020

How to Choose a Fire Sprinkler Installer

Jul 21, 2020

History of BlazeMaster® CPVC: From Invention in Our Labs to Growth Around the World

Jul 7, 2020

Unmatched Support Makes BlazeMaster® CPVC the Trusted Choice for Fire Protection Systems

Jun 30, 2020

Inspection Insights: CPVC Advantages Over Steel

Jun 23, 2020

COVID-19: Small Business Tips for Navigating the Road Ahead

Jun 10, 2020

BlazeMaster® CPVC Ensures Long-Term Reliability Even in Coastal Climates

May 26, 2020

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems: The Right Choice for Retrofits

May 12, 2020

The Role of BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Piping Systems in Sustainable Building Practices

Apr 28, 2020

How to Navigate Fire Sprinkler System Material Selection

Apr 20, 2020

Manufacturing In a Pandemic Is a Collaboration

Apr 14, 2020

Corrosion Resistance Makes BlazeMaster® CPVC the Right Choice for Docks and Marinas

Mar 31, 2020

8 Reasons to Choose BlazeMaster® CPVC Over Steel

Mar 17, 2020

Common Myths About Chemical Compatibility of BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems

Mar 3, 2020

Fire Protection in Hospitals: Does Your Facility Pass the Check-Up?

Feb 25, 2020

5 Tips for Working with BlazeMaster® CPVC in Cold Weather

Feb 4, 2020

Viking InstaSeal® Sprinkler Head Adapters with BlazeMaster® CPVC: Fast Installs

Jan 21, 2020

Fire Sprinkler Systems: A Smart Addition to New Homes

Jan 7, 2020

Protect Your Reputation By Choosing BlazeMaster® CPVC

Dec 17, 2019

Busting 5 Misconceptions About BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems

Dec 10, 2019

Proposed Federal Legislation Would Improve tax Incentives for High-Rise Sprinkler Retrofits

Dec 5, 2019

BlazeMaster® CPVC Permitted for Use In Residential Garage Use Per NFPA 13

Oct 22, 2019

BlazeMaster® CPVC's New Embedded In Concrete Listing Offers You A Competitive Advantage

Oct 15, 2019

Residential Water Quality and Fire Sprinkler Systems

Oct 8, 2019

5 Best Practice Installation Tips for BlazeMaster® CPVC

Oct 1, 2019

BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems Save Lives – Including The Lives of Firefighters

Sep 24, 2019

6 Tips for Cut-Ins to Repair or Modify Existing BlazeMaster® CPVC Sprinkler Systems

Sep 17, 2019

Failure Analysis Testing: Identifying Field Issues

Sep 10, 2019

How Does BlazeMaster® CPVC Compare to Steel for Use in Combustible Concealed Spaces?

Sep 3, 2019

Non-Magnetic Concealed Pendent Sprinkler from Johnson Controls for MRI Rooms

Aug 27, 2019

What Does the Use of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Mean for Fire Sprinkler Systems?

Aug 20, 2019

Back to School Checklist: Installing and Maintaining Fire Protection Systems in New School Buildings

Aug 15, 2019

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Welcomes Lainey Liotta and Sean Pearce

Aug 13, 2019

Not All Wiring Systems Are the Same – Learn What Is Compatible with BlazeMaster® CPVC

Aug 6, 2019

Join AFSA and BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems in Supporting Homes for Our Troops

Jul 30, 2019

Home Builders Should Know: Five Reasons CPVC Beats PEX for Fire Protection System Piping

Jul 23, 2019

Considering Mold Inhibitors and Contact With BlazeMaster CPVC

Jul 16, 2019

Intermediate Temperature-Rated Concealed Pendent Sprinkler from Johnson Controls Offers Greater Flexibility for Contractors

Jul 9, 2019

Third-Party Testing and Verification Ensures BlazeMaster® CPVC Quality

Jul 2, 2019

Best Practices For Installing Hangers and Supports in BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems

Jun 25, 2019

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems – Always There with Best-in-Class Training

Jun 18, 2019

Revised Chicago Building Code Means New Opportunities for BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems

Jun 11, 2019

Call to Action: Check Out “Fire Sprinklers Buy Time; Time Buys Life” – New National Campaign from NFSA

Jun 4, 2019

5 Reasons it is Important to Choose the Right Orange in CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems

May 28, 2019

30-Year-Old BlazeMaster® CPVC Exceeds ASTM Requirements by 60 Percent

May 21, 2019

Navigating Chemical Compatibility: Take the Right Path to the Right Ancillary Products

May 14, 2019

Why BlazeMaster® CPVC for Underground Water Supply Pipes?

May 7, 2019

BlazeMaster® CPVC has Unique UL® Listing for Embedding in Concrete

Apr 30, 2019

How Pipe Size and Material Impacts the Cost and Performance of a Fire Sprinkler System

Apr 23, 2019

Reliability Has No Price: That’s Why We Pioneered the Industry’s Leading Chemical Compatibility Program

Apr 16, 2019

[CASE STUDY] BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Makes Florida High-Rise Retrofit Trouble-Free

Apr 9, 2019

Developer Makes Residential Sprinklers a Standard in Alberta, Canada Community

Apr 2, 2019

What You Need to Know About BlazeMaster® CPVC Thermal Expansion and Contraction

Mar 26, 2019

How Fire Sprinkler Ordinances Benefit Builders and Developers

Mar 22, 2019

Call to Action: Your Help Needed Regarding Senate Legislation on Commercial Building Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Tax Credit

Mar 19, 2019

Fire Protection Systems: Failure Is Not an Option

Mar 12, 2019

Joining Methods For Fire Protection Systems: BlazeMaster® CPVC vs. Steel

Mar 5, 2019

SuperHero Fire Protection Prefers to Install BlazeMasterⓇ Fire Protection Systems

Feb 26, 2019

BlazeMaster® CPVC Use with Drywall, Concrete and Spray Foam

Feb 19, 2019

How the IFSA and BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Partnership Improves Fire Sprinkler Systems Across the Globe

Feb 12, 2019

Why Fire Sprinkler Systems Are a Must in New Single-Family Homes

Feb 5, 2019

How to Navigate Fire Sprinkler System Material Selection and Bracing Requirements in Seismic Regions

Jan 29, 2019

BlazeMaster® CPVC Provides Significant Installation Cost Savings Over Steel

Jan 22, 2019

Why Use BlazeMaster® CPVC for Fire Sprinkler Systems?

Jan 15, 2019

What the Rising Cost of Steel Means for Your Fire Sprinkler System

Jan 8, 2019

How to Select the Right Installation Partner for your Fire Sprinkler System Project

Jan 2, 2019

How to Avoid Performance and Maintenance Issues with Fire Sprinkler Systems

Dec 26, 2018

BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Identified as Best Option to Meet Tight Deadline

Dec 18, 2018

How Can CPVC Create a Reliable Fire Protection System?

Dec 11, 2018

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Saves Time and Money For New School Building

Dec 4, 2018

Why BlazeMaster® CPVC for Fire Protection Systems

Nov 27, 2018

BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Systems Bring Broward County Schools Up to Code with Comprehensive, District-Wide Retrofit

Nov 20, 2018

Officials Install BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinklers to Meet Aggressive Schedule and Tight Budget

Nov 13, 2018

Exposed BlazeMaster® CPVC Installation Significantly Reduces Cost of Fire Sprinkler Retrofit at the University of Kansas

Nov 6, 2018

How To Properly Attach Fire Sprinkler Heads

Oct 30, 2018

Understanding Solvent Cement & BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems

Oct 23, 2018

Home Improvement Expert Ron Hazelton Protects Home and Family with BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler System

Oct 16, 2018

How to Properly Cut BlazeMaster® CPVC Pipe for Fire Protection Systems

Oct 9, 2018

Are BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection Systems as Reliable as Steel?

Oct 2, 2018

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Becomes First Sprinklered Fraternity on Mount Union Campus With BlazeMaster® CPVC Pipe

Sep 25, 2018

American Fire Systems Builds Firestopping Business With BlazeMaster® CPVC Pipe

Aug 28, 2018

Fire Protection System Standards, Codes, and Approvals Met By BlazeMaster® CPVC

Aug 14, 2018

15 Best Practices for BlazeMaster® CPVC Installation

Aug 8, 2018

Benedictine College Chooses BlazeMaster® CPVC to Preserve Historical Architecture and Minimize Project Costs

Aug 2, 2018

6 Common Misconceptions About BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems

Jul 18, 2018

New Tyco® Rapid Seal Adapter Available for BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems

Jul 11, 2018

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection System Free Online Training Program

Jul 3, 2018

Multifamily Housing Complex Saved by BlazeMaster® Fire Protection System

Jun 26, 2018

High-Rise Dorm Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Completed in Record Time With BlazeMaster® CPVC

Jun 12, 2018

Dependable Performance Prompts Repeated Use of BlazeMaster® CPVC

May 15, 2018

Tight Construction Schedules Are No Problem For Affordable Fire Protection

May 8, 2018

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection System Retrofit Readies Residence Halls