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Connecticut​ Chapter of ASCET

Established 2014


​Previous Meetings (2022-2016)
June 2022 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Patrick Ryan, Systems Distributors (SDi, LLC)        
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Topic:  NFPA 72, Inspection, Testing & Maintenance: Proper Use & Application.

April 2022 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Mike Giacco & Jeremy Oskandy, AI Engineers        
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Topic:  Capturing Reality: Leveraging the Power of Lasers.

March 2022 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Kacee Paige, Johnson Controls        
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Topic:  LFP Antifreeze & LFP Antifreeze+.


​Meetings 2020 & 2021 cancelled due to COVID -19
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December 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Kyle Watterworth, CT ASCET President        
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Topic:  XMAS Party, Awards & Yankee Swap.

November 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Michael Young, NFSA New England Regional Manager        
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Topic:  Effectiveness of Fire Sprinkler Systems in Home​

October 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Michael Giacco, AI Engineers Technology Manager        
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Topic:  Drones in Construction: Leveraging the Latest Technology in the AEC World.

September 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Steve Redden, ASCET National Northeastern Region VP & Rob Spitz, ASCET National Chairman of the Board        
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Topic:  Membership Drive, What are the benefits of becoming a member of ASCET National & Local Chapter Organization.

June 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Gary Lederman, RYKON Fire Consulting        
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Topic:  Nitrogen Generating Systems.

May 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Bill Wian, Viking Supply Net        
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Topic:  FireFlex's New Vacuum Fire Protection Technology.

April 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Donald Richey, State Elevator Inspector for the State of Connecticut.        
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Topic:  Elevator Codes for Fire & Civil Applications.

March 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Pete Bennett, New England Quarry South Division Manager @ Maine Drilling & Blasting Corp.        
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Topic:  Electronic Detonators & Their Impact on the Blasting Industry.

February 2019 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Thomas Marino, Director of Operations & Intergraded Systems Architect @ Advanced Security Technology Inc.        
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Topic:  Game Changing Video Surveillance Technologies.

December 2018 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Kyle Watterworth, CT ASCET President                                                           

Topic:
  Award Ceremony & XMAS Party 


​November 2018 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  David Neelands, Supervising Engineer with CTDOT, District IV                                                          
Topic:  Methods of the DOT in Construction.
  


​October 2018 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Dennis Nelson, Vice President Fairfield County Sprinkler Co. Inc.                                                          
Topic:  It Depends.... Why occupancy matters.
  



​September 2018 Meeting

Guest Speaker:  David Petersen, TCLife Safety                                                              

Topic:  New Haven, CT Chapter of ASCET & AFAA-NE 3rd of a 4 part educational series, 
                Fire Alarm Troubleshooting. 
  




​April 2018 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Gary Lederman, Technical Consultant, Fire End & CROKER Corp.
                       

Topic:  Pressure Reducing Valves.



March 2018 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Dave Laprise, Sales Engineer (CT/NY Upstate), HIKVISION USA
                       

Topic:  IP Video Surveillance Live Demo & Video Analytics Review.



 December 2017 Meeting:

1st Annual XMAS PARTY - With Members & Spouses.




November 2017 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  David Petersen, TCLife Safety
                                                             

Topic:  New Haven, CT Chapter of ASCET & AFAA-NE 2nd of a 4 part educational series, 
                Installation.  
 




May 2017 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  David Petersen, TCLife Safety
                                                             

Topic:  New Haven, CT Chapter of ASCET & AFAA-NE 1st of a 4 part educational series, 
                Circuit Classification.
  



April 2017 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Mike Kellet, State of CT D. A. S., Fire & Life Safety Specialist

                                    Office of the State Fire Marshal                                                              

Topic:  Relationship of IBC, NFPA Standards & what amendments the state of CT have                                           enacted special for the industry. 

Previous Meetings For 2016
October 2016 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Chris Hylas, P.E., Resident Engineer, LOCHNER, I-84 Waterbury Reconstruction 
 
Topic:  CTDOT I-84 Waterbury Project Reconstruction of 2.7 miles of I-84 in Waterbury, CT

​Presentation on the reconstruction of 2.7 miles of I-84 in the city of Waterbury.  Project entails the realignment of I-84 to eliminate the existing 'S' curve alignment, interchange ramp configuration, state and local road construction, and relocation of Mad River & Beaver Pond Brook.

​Project Website: http://i-84waterbury.com/
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May 2016 Meeting:

Guest Speaker:  Kim Previti, Sales Engineer for GA Fleet Associates

 
Topic: Sizing of Fire Pumps

​GA Fleet was established in the mid 1950’s as manufacturers’ representatives for equipment utilized by the buildings trades, plumbing, water, and waste treatment markets.  Over time, consulting engineers, architects, contractors, and owners increasingly turned to us for our technical expertise.  Consequently, our firm grew to include assistance with the design, selection and application of equipment and system used in complex projects to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient ongoing operation.

Today, GA Fleet specializes in plumbing and fire protection, plumbing systems, municipal water and waste pumping systems, and specialty electrical and control systems.  In plumbing and fire, we supply the packaged fire and domestic water booster systems, sump and sewage pumps, hot water heaters, and special heating cables required in most of the major high rise buildings, hospitals, and institutions.
GA Fleet is the leader in the HVAC large pump market, offering the most prestigious brand names and state-of-the-art product lines in HVAC, plumbing, and municipal.


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​MANOR INN RESTURANT, MILLDALE, CT

1636 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke., Milldale,CT 06467, Phone: 860-628-9877.
http://www.manorinnrestaurant.com/ 
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