Services for Valves in a Fire Suppression System

Our fire safety testing and certification capabilities have made us one of the most recognized and respected third-party certification bodies in the industry. 

Overview of fire valve testing, evaluation and certification

We provide testing and certification for all types of valves used in fire suppression systems, including:

Air release valves
Alarm valves
Ball valves
Butterfly valves
Check valves
Deluge valves
Dry-pipe valves

Fire pump relief valves
Gate valves
Pilot-operated valves
Pre-action valves
Pressure-reducing and pressure-restricting valves
Trim and drain valves

Valve testing is conducted in accordance with applicable standards.

What are the standards for valve testing?

We test to UL Standards, and the requirements for the installation and use of fire protection valves are included in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) installation standards for valves NFPA 11, 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 15, 20, 22, 24, 30 and 30B. We are also authorized to certify valves to Canadian standards.

Valves compliant with European Norm (EN) valve testing standards may use the CE marking for the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), which applies to European products incorporated into permanent structures.

Benefits of valve testing, evaluation and certification with UL Solutions

As an industry leader in fire safety certification, we can help you reduce time to market by customizing our services to meet your needs. We have access to state-of-the-art fire valve testing facilities and a highly experienced technical team with extensive code knowledge. These capabilities have made the UL Mark one of the most recognized and respected symbols in fire safety around the world.

Leverage UL Solutions expertise in fire suppression system services

We’ve made it our business to test and certify fire-related products — that’s why we can offer so many advantages to manufacturers and users of fire suppression equipment. Our team of fire safety experts understands the industry inside and out, which is why we can customize testing to meet almost any need. Plus, we can simplify the testing process by tapping into our worldwide database of resources. Not only can we perform operational tests at our state-of-the-art hydraulics laboratory in Northbrook, Illinois, but we can also perform tests at third-party laboratories around the world — saving you time, travel costs and a lot of hassle.

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