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Wet Alarm Valves Toronto: UL and FM Listed Wet Alarm Valves with Retard Chamber and Trim for Toronto Fire Protection Projects

ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed, UL Listed and FM Approved wet alarm valves to fire protection contractors, sprinkler subcontractors and EPC firms on Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton and Greater Toronto Area projects. Same-day pickup from Toronto HQ, Toronto Fire Services accepted UL/FM listed valves, and full technical support for OBC 3.2.5 submittals.

This page is the technical reference for Toronto specifying engineers selecting wet alarm valves, retard chambers, trim assemblies and pressure switches on wet pipe sprinkler systems governed by Ontario Building Code 3.2.5, NFPA 13, NFPA 72 and Toronto Fire Services Regulatory Standards.

Wet alarm valve range for Toronto projects

Type	UNIVAL SKU	End connection	Pressure class	Listings	Sizes	Typical Toronto application
Wet alarm valve 300 psi	UVW-1511-300	Grooved AWWA C606	300 psi CWP	UL 193, UL, FM Class 1011	2″ to 8″	Wet pipe sprinkler riser on Toronto commercial and residential
Wet alarm valve 175 psi	UVW-1511-175	Grooved AWWA C606	175 psi CWP	UL 193, UL, FM	2″ to 8″	Standard-height Toronto commercial buildings
Retard chamber	UVW-RC-30	1/2″ NPT inlet/outlet	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	30 sec retard	Water hammer suppression on Toronto systems
Pressure switch	UVW-PS-DPDT	1/2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL 753, UL listed	DPDT 10A 125 VAC	Waterflow alarm signal to Toronto fire panel
Complete trim kit	UVW-TRIM	Per valve size	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	2″ to 8″	Drip cup, main drain, inspector test assembly

Why Toronto contractors choose ValveAtlas

Same-day Toronto HQ pickup. Toronto HQ warehouse at the 401 and Dufferin corridor holds UVW-1511-300 in 4″ and 6″ in stock for same-day will-call pickup. Emergency replacements available on active Toronto sprinkler riser work.

UL/FM triple-listed with integral pressure switch wiring. UVW-1511-300 ships with UL 193, UL and FM Class 1011 listings. Factory-installed UL 753 pressure switch is pre-wired to UL 864 fire alarm panels accepted by Toronto Fire Services per OBC 3.2.5.3.1.

Complete trim package. Every UVW-1511-300 riser order ships with complete trim: ball drip, main drain, inspector test connection, 30-second retard chamber, dual pressure switches, and bronze check valve. Eliminates field-fabricated trim and contractor labor.

OBC 3.2.5 and Toronto Fire Services submittals. ValveAtlas provides Ontario Building Code submittal packages with UL/FM certificates, installation instructions, hydrostatic test records and engineer acceptance letters compatible with OBC 3.2.5 and Toronto Fire Services Regulatory Standard for sprinkler riser installation.

Direct substitution of Viking, Reliable and Tyco. UVW-1511-300 is dimensionally interchangeable with Viking J-1, Reliable Model A and Tyco AV-1-300 per grooved AWWA C606 end connection. Replace line items on Toronto projects without redesign or resubmittal.

Code and listing acceptance for Toronto

Ontario Building Code 3.2.5. OBC Section 3.2.5 requires UL listed wet alarm valves on all automatic wet pipe sprinkler installations in Ontario. UVW-1511-300 meets UL listing (CAN/UL-S548) with pressure switch supervision per CAN/UL-S524 fire alarm installation standard.

Toronto Fire Services. Toronto Fire Services Fire Prevention Division accepts UL/FM listed wet alarm valves for fire protection installations. ValveAtlas provides UL certificate and Ontario engineer acceptance letter for every shipment.

TDSB and Toronto Catholic DSB. Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board sprinkler bid packages specify UL listed wet alarm valves with complete trim assemblies. UNIVAL UVW-series acceptance on public and private school renovation and new construction.

Toronto high-rise condominium. CityPlace, Liberty Village, Yonge-Eglinton, Fort York and East Harbour high-rise condominium developments specify UL listed wet alarm valves on every zone riser. UVW-1511-300 accepted on Tridel, Minto, Concord, Mattamy and Greenpark bid packages.

Viking, Reliable and Tyco substitution for Toronto projects

Viking J-1 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm. Same grooved AWWA C606 end connection, same 300 psi CWP, same UL/FM listing, same complete trim kit interchangeability.

Reliable Model A wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm.

Tyco AV-1-300 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm.

Viking G-3000 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 for grooved applications; UVW-1511-175 for 175 psi systems.

Globe GL-300 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300.

Toronto-specific delivery logistics

Downtown Toronto core. Financial District, King West, Queen West, Yonge-Dundas, Liberty Village and West Queen West high-rise condominium and office sprinkler riser work — palletized UVW-1511-300 delivery to construction hoist zones.

North York and Vaughan. Highway 7, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Downsview, North York Centre and York University campus — bulk wet alarm valve delivery for commercial and institutional projects.

Mississauga and Peel Region. Square One, Airport Corporate Centre, Pearson cargo, Meadowvale and Brampton industrial — direct truck freight via 401/403/407 to job sites.

Markham, Richmond Hill and York Region. Markham data centers, Richmond Hill condominium and Aurora commercial — next-day delivery from Toronto HQ.

Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton. Oakville commercial, Burlington industrial and Hamilton harbourfront projects — QEW corridor delivery.

Related products for complete Toronto sprinkler riser package

Gate valves. UV0199 OS&Y flanged gate for wet alarm valve upstream isolation. See Gate Valves.

Butterfly valves. UVB-G310 grooved butterfly with integral tamper for zone control downstream of wet alarm. See Butterfly Valves Toronto.

Check valves. UL/FM swing check for FDC trim and fire pump discharge. See Check Valves.

Grooved couplings. UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings for UVW-1511 connections. See Coupling Fittings Toronto.

Test and drain valves. Inspector’s test connection, main drain and test/drain manifolds. See Test and Drain Valves.

Frequently asked questions (Toronto)

Is UNIVAL accepted by Toronto Fire Services? Yes. UNIVAL UVW-series wet alarm valves are UL/FM triple-listed, meeting Toronto Fire Services acceptance criteria per OBC 3.2.5. UL 193, UL and FM Class 1011 certificates provided with every shipment for Toronto Fire Services inspection.

What documentation is required for OBC submittal? UL certificate (UL 193), UL certificate (CAN/UL-S548), FM certificate (FM Class 1011), manufacturer’s installation instructions, hydrostatic test records, and Ontario engineer acceptance letter. ValveAtlas provides complete OBC-ready submittal packages with each quote.

Does the pressure switch meet CAN/UL-S524 fire alarm requirements? Yes. UVW-PS-DPDT pressure switch is UL 753 listed and CAN/UL-S524 compliant for supervisory signal connection to UL 864/CAN/UL-S527 fire alarm control panels. DPDT 10A 125 VAC contacts accepted by Toronto Fire Services.

What is delivery time to Toronto? Standard UVW-1511-300 stock items available same-day will-call at Toronto HQ or next-day delivery to Greater Toronto Area. Emergency same-day delivery available on active riser work.

How do I substitute Viking on a Viking-specified Toronto project? Submit substitution letter with UL/FM certificates, product data sheet and dimensional drawings showing UVW-1511-300 interchangeability with Viking J-1 or G-3000. Engineer-of-record approval required; Toronto Fire Services accepts listed equivalent substitutions. ValveAtlas provides substitution submittal package on request.

Contact ValveAtlas for Toronto wet alarm valve quotation

For wet alarm valve quotations, Viking, Reliable or Tyco substitution submittals for Toronto Fire Services approval, or OBC 3.2.5 compliance packages on Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Brampton or Greater Toronto Area projects, email the project specification and drawings to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form. Standard turnaround is 24 hours on Toronto projects.