

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gate Valves and Fire Hydrants – Design, History, and Application
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn about resilient seated gate valves used in municipal water distribution systems, then tour the Kennedy Valve plant.About this EventPresented by Kennedy Valve Company a Division of McWane, Inc.Event Schedule:8:00a – 8:30a 		Registration and Breakfast8:30a – 8:45a		Company and Presenter Introductions8:45a – 9:30a		Session 1 – Resilient Seated Gate Valves for Water Distribution Systems (1.0 AIA-LU)9:30a – 9:40a		Break9:45a – 10:45a 		Plant Tour (1.0 AIA-LU)11:00a – 11:45a		Session 2 – Fire Hydrants: History, Design, and Modern Applications (1.0 AIA-LU)12:00p – 12:30p		LunchSession 1 | 8:45a – 9:30a	(1.0 AIA-LU)Event Description: Resilient Seated Gate Valves for Water Distribution Systems Presented by David Zinni – Northeast Solutions Sales Manager and Bryan Elford – NY Territory Sales ManagerThis session provides an overview of resilient seated gate valves used in municipal water distribution systems. Topics include historical development, AWWA C509 and C515 standards, materials of construction, pressure ratings, coatings, end configurations, operation, installation, and maintenance considerations.Learning Objectives – After attending this program, participants will be able to:Describe the differences between AWWA C509 and AWWA C515 resilient seated gate valve standardsIdentify materials, coatings, and hardware used in modern gate valve constructionExplain installation, inspection, and maintenance best practicesDescribe appropriate applications for large-diameter gate valves and gearing requirementsBreak 1 | 9:30a – 9:40aPlant Tour | 9:45a – 10:45a	(1.0 AIA-LU)Presented by Nate Pizzini, General ManagerThis session attendees with tour the Kennedy Valve plant to see melting, coring, molding, pouring, blasting, cleaning and finishing of water distribution gate valves and fire hydrants.Learning Objectives – After attending this program, participants will be able to:Summarize the heal versus batch melting process.Describe the three types of core curing processes and characteristics of each typeExplain the mold creation process in a Cope and Drag Green Sand FoundryDescribe chipping, grinding, and final inspection of castingsSession 2 | 11:00a – 11:45a		(1.0 AIA-LU)Event Description: Fire Hydrants: History, Design, and Modern Applications Presented by David Zinni – Northeast Solutions Sales Manager and Bryan Elford – NY Territory Sales ManagerThis session examines the evolution of fire hydrants from early fire protection systems to modern dry-barrel hydrant designs. Topics include AWWA C502 requirements, hydrant components, operating mechanisms, pressure ratings, materials, coatings, and performance standards.Learning Objectives – After attending this program, participants will be able to:Summarize the historical development of fire hydrant designIdentify major components and operating principles of dry-barrel hydrantsCompare common dry-barrel hydrant operating mechanismsDescribe current standards and certifications governing fire hydrantsLunch | 12:00p – 12:30p
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 30, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Elmira
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1021 E Water St
- **lat**: 42.09061579999999
- **long**: -76.7873895
- **full address**: 1021 E Water St, 1021 East Water Street, Elmira, United States

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- **organizer**: AIA Southern New York Chapter (https://allevents.in/org/aia-southern-new-york-chapter/22571601)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1021 E Water St, 1021 East Water Street, Elmira, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 20 up to 30 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** AIA Southern New York Chapter
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