VIPOND FIRE PROTECTION IS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR HARD WORK ON THE YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE RENOVATION
Vipond Fire Protection is recognized for their hard work on the Yorkdale Shopping Centre renovation
The success of any project includes a unique team: those on the front lines, the projects trade contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. TCA recognizes Vipond's significant contributions to making the Yorkdale Shopping Centre project a winner and are pleased to provide Vipond with the Certificate of Achievement.
Previously the largest mall in Canada, Yorkdale remains the most profitable per square foot. The mall has recently opened the doors to show its 60 million dollar renovation. The 200,000 sq. ft. facelift included the addition of over 40 tenants bringing the mall to an astounding 1.5 million sq. ft.
A 58'-0" wide x 300'-0" long x 61'-0" high “barrel skylight" that runs north to south is being protected with 90 extended coverage and standard coverage sprinklers. All of which are independently fed by its own 450 USGPM fire pump. Store fronts mirroring that of what you would typically find outdoors, proved to be a challenge. Obstructing the overhead system, sprinklers had to be meticulously positioned to provide proper coverage.
Installed over the duration of the 12 month schedule, the project saw a total of approximately 4,000 automatic fire sprinklers and close to 50 new fire hose cabinets. The hard work and determination of all Vipond team members who contributed to this project have once again proven to their customers that Vipond is in fact, “First For Fire Protection". Vipond looks forward to the long lasting customer relationship with the 45 year old landmark known as Yorkdale Mall.
Vipond Fire Protection
Vipond Fire Protection, a division of Vipond, Inc., has protected Canadians from the ravages of fire in all types of buildings, from single-family homes, nursing homes, shopping plazas, office buildings, and hospitals to nuclear power plants.
Vipond's team of 650 specialists is comprised of sales representatives, professional engineers, qualified system designers, certified installers and service technicians, who demonstrate personal pride and commitment to ensure our customers are treated with the highest level of ethics and integrity while providing cost-effective solutions for all their fire protection needs.
Vipond's dedicated team continues to lead the Canadian Fire Sprinkler industry in a national role with emphasis in improving quality and workplace safety while installing life safety systems to "Protect What You Value Most®."
In an effort to strengthen the industry, Vipond's proactive leadership participates in many national and local construction associations, including the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association, Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee and the Canadian Construction Association.
Vipond's leadership is directly instrumental by securing improvements in technical training curriculum, introduction and implementation of pensions for installation personnel, and labour agreements.
In 2001, Vipond introduced and continues to sponsor the National Safety Award and Gordon M. Vipond Memorial Trophy, which has been presented annually through the Canadian Construction Association.
Our employees consistently express how proud they are to be involved in the highest quality fire suppression systems in buildings located across Canada, protecting men, women and children every minute of every day.
Gordon Vipond understood the value of building strong relationships. This culture is carried through today as Vipond provides growth opportunities for employees in a safe and creative environment to build lasting relationships with our customers and vendors.
VIPOND IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT.
