Butterfly Valves Boston: UL and FM Listed Grooved Wafer and Lug Butterfly Valves for Boston Metro Fire Protection Projects
ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed and FM Approved butterfly valves with integral tamper supervision to fire protection contractors, mechanical subcontractors and EPC firms on Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton and Greater Boston metro projects. 2-day truck freight from Toronto HQ, BFD-accepted UL/FM dual-listed valves, and full technical support for 780 CMR submittals.
This page is the technical reference for Boston specifying engineers selecting butterfly valves on fire sprinkler, standpipe, HVAC chilled/condenser water and domestic water systems governed by 780 CMR, BFD Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 24, NFPA 72 and AWWA C504.
Butterfly valve range for Boston projects
| Type | SKU | End connection | Pressure class | Listings | Sizes | Typical Boston application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grooved butterfly with integral tamper | UVB-G310 | Grooved AWWA C606 | 300 psi CWP | UL 1091, FM Class 1112 | 2″ to 12″ | Zone control on Back Bay and Seaport high-rise risers |
| Wafer butterfly | UVB-W410 | Wafer ANSI 125/150 | 300 psi CWP | UL 1091, FM | 2″ to 12″ | HVAC chilled water on university and LMA campuses |
| Lug butterfly | UVB-L510 | Lug ANSI 125/150 | 300 psi CWP | UL 1091, FM | 2″ to 12″ | Dead-end branch isolation on Boston commercial projects |
| Grooved butterfly 500 psi | UVB-G310-HP | Grooved AWWA C606 | 500 psi CWP | UL 1091, FM | 2″ to 12″ | Seaport supertall Zone 2 standpipe |
Why Boston contractors choose ValveAtlas
BFD acceptance. Every UVB-series valve is UL/FM dual-listed, meeting Boston Fire Department acceptance criteria. UL 1091 and FM Class 1112 certificates provided with every shipment for BFD field inspection.
Integral UL-listed tamper switch. UVB-G310 ships with factory-installed DPDT UL-listed tamper switch pre-wired per NFPA 72. Accepted by BFD inspectors without field-added tamper installation.
780 CMR submittals. ValveAtlas provides 780 CMR submittal packages with UL/FM certificates, installation instructions, hydrostatic test records and engineer acceptance letters compatible with the Massachusetts State Building Code sprinkler and standpipe provisions.
2-day truck freight from Toronto. Toronto HQ warehouse holds UVB-G310 in 2″ through 8″ and UVB-W410 in 2″ through 6″; orders placed by 3 pm Toronto time arrive at Boston metro job sites within 48 hours via partner freight carriers.
Code and listing acceptance for Boston
780 CMR. The Massachusetts State Building Code adopts NFPA 13 and NFPA 14 with Massachusetts amendments and requires UL/FM listed sprinkler and standpipe piping. UVB-series valves meet UL 1091 and FM Class 1112 listing requirements.
BFD Fire Prevention Code. The City of Boston Fire Prevention Code requires UL/FM listed components on all fire protection installations; BFD inspectors accept manufacturer certification.
Longwood Medical Area. LMA hospital expansion projects standardize on UL/FM listed butterfly valves for central chilled water and sprinkler systems.
University campuses. Boston-area university construction specifies UL/FM listed butterfly valves for laboratory, classroom and dormitory fire protection. ValveAtlas supports campus submittals with UL/FM certificates.
Approved-equal submittals
Where a specification names a specific manufacturer, we prepare an approved-equal submittal package (listing certificates, dimensional drawings and material data) for review by the engineer of record and the authority having jurisdiction.
Boston-specific delivery logistics
Back Bay and Seaport District. Back Bay and Seaport District high-rise towers — bulk valve orders staged for rooftop hoist or elevator delivery. Coordination with building logistics for narrow-street unloading.
Cambridge and Somerville. Kendall Square, Alewife, Assembly Square and Union Square — direct truck freight via I-93 or I-90 to job sites.
Longwood Medical Area. Brookline, Mission Hill, LMA hospital expansions — palletized delivery to loading docks; LMA security clearance coordination available.
North Shore and MetroWest. Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Framingham, Newton, Waltham commercial and industrial — 2-day direct truck freight from Toronto hub.
South Shore. Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth commercial projects — direct freight via I-93 to job sites.
Related products for complete Boston project package
Gate valves. UV0199 OS&Y flanged gate for Boston riser bases. See Gate Valves.
Grooved couplings. UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings for UVB-G310 connections. See Coupling Fittings Boston.
Check valves. UL/FM swing check for Boston fire pump discharge and FDC trim. See Check Valves.
Wet alarm valves. UVW-1511-300 wet alarm for Boston riser base trim. See Wet Alarm Valves.
Fire pumps. UL/FM fire pumps for Boston Seaport and Back Bay high-rise. See Fire Pumps.
Frequently asked questions (Boston)
Are these butterfly valves accepted by BFD? Yes. UVB-series butterfly valves are UL/FM dual-listed. UL 1091 and FM Class 1112 certificates provided for every shipment; BFD inspectors accept at final inspection.
What documentation is required for 780 CMR submittal? UL certificate (UL 1091), FM certificate (FM Class 1112), manufacturer’s installation instructions, hydrostatic test records, and engineer acceptance letter. ValveAtlas provides complete 780 CMR-ready submittal packages with each quote.
Do these valves meet seismic design requirements for Boston? Yes. UVB-G310 flexible grooved connection provides seismic deflection. Massachusetts 780 CMR seismic provisions accept UL/FM listed flexible connections for sprinkler system seismic bracing.
What is delivery time to Boston? Standard stock items ship from Toronto HQ within 2 business days to Boston metro. Same-day local Boston delivery available on emergency replacements via dedicated ground freight partners.
Contact ValveAtlas for Boston project quotation
For butterfly valve quotations, approved-equal submittals for BFD approval, or 780 CMR compliance packages on Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton or Greater Boston metro projects, email the project specification and drawings to info@valve-atlas.com or use the contact form. Standard turnaround is 48 hours.