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Fire Department Connections Toronto: UL 405 Listed and FM 1510 Approved 2-Way, 3-Way and Storz FDCs for Ontario Building Code 3.2.5, NFPA 14 Section 8.17 and ULC/ORD-C405 Standpipe, Sprinkler and Fire Pump Test Header Installations

ValveAtlas supplies UL 405 Listed (Fire Department Connections for Fire-Protection Service) and FM Class 1510 Approved fire department connections (FDC, siamese, inlet connections) including 2-way and 3-way wall/exposed configurations, Storz 4 inch and 5 inch quick-connect, freestanding pedestal, flush sidewalk, roof manifold and fire pump test header FDCs to fire protection contractors, mechanical subs, high-rise developers and industrial facility owners across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Kitchener-Waterloo and London ON. Metro delivery, cast brass or rough chrome body, integral check and clapper valves for backflow prevention, break-off cap chains and TFS submittal packages for Toronto fire department connections.

This page is the technical reference for Toronto specifying engineers, fire protection engineers, mechanical consultants and municipal water utilities selecting FDC packages for Pearson International (YYZ), Billy Bishop (YTZ) and Hamilton International (YHM) airside, Ford Oakville, Stellantis Brampton, Honda Alliston, Toyota Cambridge, Magna Aurora and Linamar Guelph industrial sites, CN Tower district, Bay Street financial core, Liberty Village, CityPlace, Mississauga City Centre and North York Centre high-rise towers, University of Toronto, Ryerson (TMU), York University, McMaster, Waterloo and Western campus and Equinix TR1/TR2/TR3, Cologix TOR1, Q9 151 Front and Digital Realty data center installations, governed by Ontario Building Code 3.2.5 and NFPA 14 Section 8.17, NFPA 13 Section 8.17 and ULC/ORD-C405.

FDC range for Toronto fire protection projects

Type	UNIVAL SKU	Inlet configuration	Outlet size	Listings	Typical Toronto application
2-way wall FDC	UVFDC-2W-2.5	2 x 2.5 inch NH female swivel	4 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Standard commercial standpipe/sprinkler inlet on exterior wall
3-way wall FDC high-rise	UVFDC-3W-2.5	3 x 2.5 inch NH female swivel	6 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	High-rise combined standpipe/sprinkler for Class I/III system
Storz 4 inch wall FDC	UVFDC-STZ4-W	Storz 4 inch quick-connect	4 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Quick-connect FDC for high-volume fire department supply
Storz 5 inch wall FDC	UVFDC-STZ5-W	Storz 5 inch quick-connect	5 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Large-diameter Storz for high-volume pumper supply
Freestanding 2-way FDC	UVFDC-2W-FS	2 x 2.5 inch NH with pedestal post	4 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Freestanding FDC where wall mount impossible, with pedestal support
Freestanding Storz FDC	UVFDC-STZ-FS	Storz 4 inch or 5 inch with pedestal post	4 inch or 5 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Freestanding Storz FDC with pedestal, rapid deployment
Sidewalk flush FDC	UVFDC-SIDE-2W	2 x 2.5 inch NH flush-mount with hinged cover	4 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Flush sidewalk FDC for narrow frontage, hinged plate per NYC FDNY spec
Sidewalk Storz flush	UVFDC-SIDE-STZ	Storz 4 inch flush-mount with hinged cover	4 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Flush sidewalk FDC with Storz for high-rise narrow frontage
Fire pump test header	UVFDC-TEST-4	4 x 2.5 inch NH discharge test outlets	6 inch NPT inlet from pump	UL 405, FM 1510	Fire pump test header for NFPA 25 Chapter 8 pump flow test
Roof manifold FDC	UVFDC-ROOF-2W	2 x 2.5 inch NH on roof manifold	4 inch NPT outlet	UL 405, FM 1510	Roof-level FDC manifold for high-rise auxiliary supply

Why Toronto contractors choose ValveAtlas fire department connections

UL 405 and FM 1510 dual listing for TFS acceptance. Every UNIVAL FDC is UL 405 Listed (Fire Department Connections for Fire-Protection Service) and FM Class 1510 Approved. TFS accepts listed FDCs with factory submittal, OBC 3.2.5 compliance letter and NFPA 14 Section 8.17 documentation. UL 405 certifies the FDC body, internal clapper check valves, swivel inlets, plug/cap and drain provisions.

Integral clapper check for backflow prevention. UVFDC-2W and UVFDC-3W include internal spring-loaded clapper check valves on each inlet that prevent backflow from the standpipe or sprinkler system through an unused inlet. NFPA 14 Section 8.17 requires each FDC inlet to have a clapper check. UNIVAL clapper is bronze with stainless spring, rated 300 psi working, 600 psi hydrostatic.

Brass or rough chrome finish with break-off cap chains. UVFDC bodies are cast red brass (ASTM B584) standard, rough chrome or polished chrome on request. Each inlet comes with a bronze plug or cap on a chain (break-away chain on sidewalk FDCs) to prevent debris ingress. Identification plate cast into body with “FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION – STANDPIPE”, “AUTO SPKR” or “AUTO SPKR AND STANDPIPE” per NFPA 14/13 Section 8.17.1.

Swivel inlets with TFS-compatible thread. UVFDC-2W and UVFDC-3W inlets are female swivel with 2.5 inch NH (National Hose) Quebec thread for standard 2-way and 3-way inlets. Storz 4 inch and 5 inch quick-connect inlets optional for TFS apparatus. Thread form is specified per factory order to match local fire department apparatus hose couplings. Swivel allows 360-degree rotation for fire department hose engagement at any angle.

Check valve integral with FDC body. NFPA 14 Section 8.17 and NFPA 13 Section 8.17 require a listed check valve between the FDC and the standpipe or sprinkler system. UVFDC bodies include integral main clapper check downstream of the inlet clappers to prevent system water egress through the FDC during testing or inspection. Combined UL 405 listing covers both inlet clappers and main check.

Direct substitution for Potter Roemer, Croker, Guardian, Elkhart and NEWCO. UNIVAL UVFDC series is UL 405/FM 1510 listed equivalent to Potter Roemer Fig 5062, Croker 6700, Guardian GA4000, Elkhart S-300 and NEWCO NC-FDC. TFS accepts listed equivalent substitutions with engineer-of-record approval and factory submittal package including internal clapper check drawing, UL certificate and pressure rating verification.

Code and listing acceptance for Toronto

Ontario Building Code 3.2.5. Ontario Building Code 3.2.5 references NFPA 14 Section 8.17 (standpipe FDC) and NFPA 13 Section 8.17 (sprinkler FDC) for combined-system FDC placement. FDC shall be located not less than 18 inches and not more than 48 inches above grade per NFPA 14 Section 8.17.3 and shall be visible and accessible to the fire department within 100 ft of a fire lane or paved access per NFPA 14 Section 8.17.4.

NFPA 14 Section 8.17 standpipe FDC. NFPA 14 Section 8.17 requires one 2.5 inch inlet for every 250 gpm of standpipe flow, minimum 2 inlets for Class I and III standpipes, with integral listed check valve between FDC and standpipe riser. Storz connection permitted with TFS approval. UVFDC-2W meets minimum requirement; UVFDC-3W provides additional capacity for high-rise Class I/III systems.

NFPA 13 Section 8.17 sprinkler FDC. NFPA 13 Section 8.17 requires an FDC for sprinkler systems with a water demand of 250 gpm or greater, with minimum 2-way 2.5 inch NH inlets and integral check valve between FDC and sprinkler riser. UVFDC-2W and UVFDC-SIDE-2W satisfy NFPA 13 requirement for exterior-accessible FDC upstream of sprinkler riser check valve.

UL 405 Fire Department Connections. UL 405 governs FDC body, clapper check valves, swivel inlets, plugs/caps and drain construction. UVFDC series meets UL 405 with bronze body, spring-loaded bronze clapper, NH or Storz inlet with thread gauge certification and break-chain cap. UL 405 required for all NFPA 13/14 applications.

FM 1510 approval. FM 1510 governs fire service valves and associated equipment including FDCs. UNIVAL UVFDC series carries FM Class 1510 approval for standpipe, sprinkler and combination systems per FM Data Sheet 4-0 guidance on water supply.

TFS acceptance. Toronto Fire Services (TFS), Ontario Fire Marshal and Toronto Water municipal inspection references Ontario Building Code 3.2.5, NFPA 14 Section 8.17, NFPA 13 Section 8.17 and ULC/ORD-C405 and manufacturer listing. Factory submittal with UL 405/FM 1510 certificates, NFPA 14/13 Section 8.17 compliance letter and hydrostatic pressure test report required for sign-off. FDC sign identification per NFPA 14 Section 8.17.1 required at the installation.

Potter Roemer, Croker, Guardian, Elkhart and NEWCO substitution for Toronto projects

Potter Roemer Fig 5062 2-way wall FDC. Substitute UVFDC-2W-2.5 at matching 2 x 2.5 inch NH inlets, 4 inch NPT outlet and integral clapper check configuration. Same UL 405/FM 1510 listing, cast red brass body, bronze clapper and break-chain plugs. Toronto standard combined standpipe/sprinkler FDC substitution with factory submittal package.

Croker 6700 2-way wall FDC. Substitute UVFDC-2W-2.5 at matching inlet configuration, outlet size and check valve position. Same UL 405 listing and FDNY/TFS pentagon-head operating plug thread form. Substitution requires engineer-of-record approval and factory submittal drawing.

Guardian GA4000 Storz wall FDC. Substitute UVFDC-STZ4-W or UVFDC-STZ5-W at matching Storz 4 inch or 5 inch size and outlet NPT diameter. Same UL 405 listing with integral check. Storz thread compatibility with TFS apparatus verified per factory order.

Elkhart S-300 freestanding FDC. Substitute UVFDC-2W-FS or UVFDC-STZ-FS at matching inlet count, thread form and pedestal post height. Same UL 405/FM 1510 listing with pedestal support. Replace Elkhart with UNIVAL on sidewalk-impossible installations where freestanding pedestal FDC is specified.

Zurn Wilkins 375 and Dixon DIX FDCs. Substitute UVFDC-2W-2.5, UVFDC-3W-2.5 or UVFDC-SIDE-2W at matching configuration. Same UL 405 listing with integral clapper check valves. Sidewalk flush version UVFDC-SIDE-2W with hinged cover plate and counter-balanced flap for narrow frontage.

NEWCO NC-FDC combined FDC. Substitute UVFDC-2W-2.5 or UVFDC-3W-2.5 at matching configuration. Same UL 405/FM 1510 listing, cast brass body and integral clapper check. Combined standpipe/sprinkler label per NFPA 14 Section 8.17.1.

Installation scenarios for Toronto FDCs

Pearson International (YYZ), Billy Bishop (YTZ) and Hamilton International (YHM) airside and terminal fire protection. Airport terminal and airside fire protection with UVFDC-2W-2.5 at terminal building ingress, UVFDC-STZ4-W Storz 4 inch at fire lane approach for TFS pumper supply and UVFDC-TEST-4 fire pump test headers on airside fire pump house. NFPA 14 Section 8.17 compliant with integral check and FM 1510 approval.

Ford Oakville, Stellantis Brampton, Honda Alliston, Toyota Cambridge, Magna Aurora and Linamar Guelph industrial fire protection and process safety. Industrial site with UVFDC-3W-2.5 3-way FDC for combined high-demand sprinkler/standpipe inlet, UVFDC-2W-FS freestanding FDC at fire lane where wall mount impossible, and UVFDC-TEST-4 test header on fire pump discharge for NFPA 25 annual pump flow testing. FM Global site compliance with FM Data Sheet 4-0 water supply guidance.

CN Tower district, Bay Street financial core, Liberty Village, CityPlace, Mississauga City Centre and North York Centre high-rise standpipe and sprinkler FDC. High-rise Class I/III standpipe with UVFDC-3W-2.5 3-way FDC on street frontage for increased inlet capacity per NFPA 14 Section 8.17, UVFDC-SIDE-2W flush sidewalk FDC for narrow frontage buildings, and UVFDC-ROOF-2W roof manifold FDC for auxiliary supply on buildings over 420 ft (per NFPA 14 for Class II multi-zone). Storz 5 inch UVFDC-STZ5-W at pump truck access zone for high-volume supply.

University of Toronto, Ryerson (TMU), York University, McMaster, Waterloo and Western campus and Equinix TR1/TR2/TR3, Cologix TOR1, Q9 151 Front and Digital Realty data center. Campus and data center with UVFDC-2W-2.5 at each building ingress per NFPA 13 Section 8.17, UVFDC-TEST-4 fire pump test header at central fire pump house and UVFDC-STZ4-W Storz inlets at primary fire lane approach for TFS apparatus. Integration with existing post indicator valves, fire pump and hydrant loop.

Fire pump room and test header. UVFDC-TEST-4 4-way 2.5 inch NH test header on fire pump discharge with individual pitot pressure gauge taps for NFPA 25 Chapter 8 annual fire pump flow test. Rated 300 psi working, mounted outside pump room on exterior wall for safe discharge to atmosphere. Satisfies NFPA 20 Chapter 4 pump test arrangement.

Related products for complete Toronto fire protection valve package

Fire pumps. UVFP-HSC, UVFP-ES and UVFP-VIL fire pumps feeding the FDC/sprinkler/standpipe per NFPA 20. See Fire Pumps Toronto.

Check valves. UVC-NR silent-closure and UVC-SW swing check valves for fire pump discharge and sprinkler supply between FDC and system per NFPA 13/14 Section 8.17. See Check Valves Toronto.

Hydrants. UVH-3DRY dry-barrel hydrants feeding the private fire main that supplies the FDC loop per NFPA 24 Chapter 7. See Hydrants Toronto.

Post indicator valves. UVPIV-BG post indicator valves as isolation on FDC supply branch per NFPA 24. See Post Indicator Valves Toronto.

Frequently asked questions (Toronto)

Is UNIVAL accepted by TFS? Yes. UNIVAL UVFDC series is UL 405 Listed and FM 1510 Approved. TFS accepts listed FDCs with factory submittal, OBC 3.2.5 compliance letter, NFPA 14 Section 8.17 documentation and hydrostatic test report. Sign identification per NFPA 14 Section 8.17.1 required on the installation.

2-way vs 3-way FDC for Toronto? 2-way (UVFDC-2W-2.5) satisfies minimum NFPA 14 requirement for Class I/III standpipes up to 500 gpm and NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. 3-way (UVFDC-3W-2.5) provides additional capacity for high-rise systems over 500 gpm or combined standpipe/sprinkler where engineer specifies extra inlet per NFPA 14 Section 8.17.2.

Storz vs threaded inlets? Threaded (UVFDC-2W, UVFDC-3W) uses 2.5 inch NH (National Hose) Quebec thread for standard 2-way and 3-way inlets, compatible with existing TFS threaded hose. Storz (UVFDC-STZ4-W, UVFDC-STZ5-W) uses 4 inch or 5 inch quick-connect with sexless coupling, allows rapid connection without threading but requires TFS Storz spanner. Storz 4 inch and 5 inch quick-connect inlets optional for TFS apparatus.

Wall vs freestanding vs flush sidewalk? Wall-mount (UVFDC-2W, UVFDC-3W) is standard for buildings with exterior wall frontage. Freestanding (UVFDC-2W-FS) on pedestal post is required where wall mount is impossible (parking garages, set-back buildings, interior courtyards). Flush sidewalk (UVFDC-SIDE-2W) is required for narrow frontage where wall and pedestal are both impractical, with hinged cover plate to match sidewalk finish.

What is the pressure rating? Standard UVFDC is 300 psi working pressure with 600 psi hydrostatic test per UL 405. High-pressure option UVFDC-HP rated 400 psi working for industrial high-pressure loops. Internal clapper check rated same pressure class as body.

What is the delivery time to Toronto? Stock UVFDC-2W-2.5 with standard NH thread ships 2 to 3 weeks. Custom thread forms (Quebec, NYC, Boston, Storz) factory-built 3 to 5 weeks. Freestanding UVFDC-2W-FS with pedestal 4 to 6 weeks. Flush sidewalk UVFDC-SIDE-2W 4 to 6 weeks. Metro freight from Toronto HQ 3 to 5 business days.

How do I substitute Potter Roemer, Croker, Guardian, Elkhart and NEWCO on a Toronto project? Submit substitution letter with UNIVAL UL 405/FM 1510 certificates, factory submittal drawing showing internal clapper check configuration, thread gauge verification and NFPA 14/13 Section 8.17 compliance. Engineer-of-record approval follows; TFS accepts listed equivalent substitutions.

Contact ValveAtlas for Toronto FDC quotation

For FDC quotations, Potter Roemer Fig 5062, Croker 6700, Guardian GA4000, Elkhart S-300 and NEWCO NC-FDC substitution submittals for TFS approval, or NFPA 14/13 Section 8.17 FDC packages with UL 405/FM 1510 listed integral check for Pearson International (YYZ), Billy Bishop (YTZ) and Hamilton International (YHM) airside, Toronto high-rise, industrial site, university campus, data center or fire pump test header projects, email the project architectural elevation, standpipe/sprinkler riser schedule and fire flow calculation to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form. Same-day response on Toronto urgent orders.