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Fire Sprinklers in Montreal: UL and FM Listed UNIVAL Sprinkler Supply

ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed, UL Listed and FM Approved UNIVAL fire sprinklers to construction firms, mining and industrial operators, project firms and mechanical subcontractors across Montreal and the wider Quebec market. The UNIVAL UV-3 sprinkler line covers upright, pendent, sidewall and concealed pendent sprinklers at K=5.6, and the UV820 and UV821 concealed pendent sprinklers at K=5.6 with UL listing for finished ceiling installation.

This page is the technical reference for Montreal specifiers, engineers and procurement teams comparing sprinkler options under the Code de construction du Québec Chapitre Bâtiment, NFPA 13, NFPA 14 and insurance-led FM Global Data Sheets. For French-language submittals and project quotations, see our Protection Incendie Montréal page.

UNIVAL UV-3 sprinkler range stocked for Montreal projects

UNIVAL SKU	Type	K-factor	Listings	Typical Montreal application
UV310	Upright standard response	K=5.6	UL and FM	Warehouse, industrial, exposed piping areas in Montreal East, Saint-Laurent, Lachine industrial parks
UV311	Upright quick response	K=5.6	UL and FM	Light hazard commercial, office buildings downtown Montreal and Quartier International
UV320	Pendent standard response	K=5.6	UL and FM	Commercial ceiling mount, hotel guest rooms, retail in Montreal commercial corridors
UV321	Pendent quick response	K=5.6	UL and FM	Office occupancy, healthcare, institutional projects across Montreal
UV340	Sidewall standard response	K=5.6	UL and FM	Corridor protection, hotel rooms, condominium units in mixed-use buildings
UV341	Sidewall quick response	K=5.6	UL and FM	Residential life safety, hotel life safety, healthcare life safety
UV820	Concealed pendent SR	K=5.6	UL	Finished ceiling with white cover plate for architectural finish
UV821	Concealed pendent QR	K=5.6	UL	Finished ceiling life safety quick response

Quebec and Montreal listing requirements

Fire sprinkler installations in Quebec under the Code de construction du Québec Chapitre Bâtiment reference the National Building Code of Canada Division B Part 3 and the companion CAN/UL-S543 standard for listing of sprinkler components. Montreal projects under the RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec) regulatory framework require UL Listed sprinklers where the specification cites UL, and UL Listed sprinklers are accepted where the UL scope covers the same product family and the project specification allows UL-or-equivalent substitution.

UNIVAL UV-3 sprinklers UV310, UV311, UV320, UV321, UV340 and UV341 carry both UL listings on the same SKU. The listing certificate is issued in the name of the UNIVAL manufacturer and is provided in the ValveAtlas submittal package for each Montreal project. UV820 and UV821 concealed pendent carry UL listing only; they are accepted on UL-listed commercial projects in Montreal but not on projects that specifically require UL concealed pendent, for which Reliable or Viking is the fallback option coordinated through ValveAtlas partner distribution.

For FM-insured Montreal properties (data centres, distribution warehouses, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing), the FM Approval on UNIVAL UV-3 sprinklers matches the FM Global Data Sheet 2-0 requirement for listed sprinklers. Insurance surveyors accept the FM Approval certificate as documentation.

Montreal project types and sprinkler selection

Commercial office and high-rise. Downtown Montreal, Quartier International, Griffintown and Old Montreal office redevelopment projects typically specify UL-listed quick response pendent sprinklers with K=5.6 at 165°F ordinary temperature rating. UV321 pendent QR or UV821 concealed pendent QR are the default selections. Standpipe risers are protected by a wet pipe system with UVW-1511-300 wet alarm valve on the riser.

Residential high-rise and condominium. Montreal residential high-rise projects in Griffintown, Île-des-Soeurs and Nuns’ Island require sprinkler protection under NBCC Division B Part 3 for buildings of specified height. UV340 or UV341 sidewall sprinklers serve the individual dwelling unit protection with a wet pipe system from the riser. For life safety applications, UV341 sidewall QR and UV821 concealed pendent QR provide the fast response classification.

Industrial and mining. Quebec mining operations in Abitibi, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec under CSA Z1000 and the Loi sur les mines specify FM-approved sprinkler protection in mill buildings, warehouse storage, fuel farms and conveyor galleries. UV310 upright SR sprinklers at 286°F intermediate temperature rating protect the mill and crusher rooms; UV320 pendent SR protects warehouse ceilings. Dry pipe protection in unheated storage uses UVD-2511-300 dry pipe valve with the same UV310 or UV320 sprinkler range.

Data centres. Montreal data centres operated by Urbacon, eStruxture, Cologix and OVHcloud in Drummondville, Beauharnois and Laval run pre-action fire protection in the white space and wet pipe in support spaces. UV310 or UV320 sprinklers feed off a UVPR-5311-300 pre-action valve with cross-zoned detection per NFPA 13 Chapter 16 and FM Global Data Sheet 5-32.

Healthcare and institutional. CHUM, McGill University Health Centre, Sainte-Justine, Jewish General Hospital and institutional clients in Montreal specify UL listed quick response sprinklers with clean ceiling concealed pendent for the patient areas. UV821 concealed pendent QR and UV321 pendent QR cover the scope. Institutional kitchens require high-temperature rated sprinklers (286°F or 360°F), available as a factory option on UV310 and UV320.

Related products for Montreal sprinkler systems

UNIVAL fire sprinklers install downstream of a complete system that includes alarm valves, zone control valves, grooved couplings and fire pumps. ValveAtlas stocks and supplies the complete system scope for Montreal projects.

Alarm valves. UVW-1511-300 wet alarm valve for wet pipe risers, UVD-2511-300 dry pipe valve for unheated buildings, UVPR-5311-300 pre-action valve for data centres and archive storage, UVPPD deluge valve for hazard protection at 300 psi class. All carry UL and FM listings.

Zone control. UV0199 OS&Y gate valve with rising stem for visible position indication, UV0299 NRS gate valve for wall-mounted installation, UVB-G310 grooved butterfly valve with tamper switch for sprinkler zone isolation. All listed UL and FM.

Grooved couplings. UV11 rigid grooved coupling at 300 psi CWP and UV14 flexible grooved coupling at 300 psi CWP on the sprinkler risers and mains. For high-rise discharge over 15 storeys, UV15 heavy-duty rigid and UV16 heavy-duty flexible at 500 psi CWP. See the Coupling Fittings pillar page for the full range.

Fire pumps. NFPA 20 listed fire pumps coordinated through partner distribution at ValveAtlas. Horizontal split case for main building service, vertical turbine for city water supply boost, end suction for small commercial. See the Fire Pumps and Boosters page.

Delivery and stock position for Montreal

ValveAtlas stocks UNIVAL UV-3 sprinklers in UV310, UV311, UV320, UV321, UV340 and UV341 at 165°F and 286°F temperature ratings in Toronto with next-day delivery to Montreal via standard freight. Concealed pendent UV820 and UV821 ships from Toronto stock with 2-day delivery. Specialty temperature ratings (200°F, 360°F) and recessed escutcheons ship on 3 to 5 day delivery.

For rush jobs in Montreal (a site needs sprinklers this week for hydrostatic test), ValveAtlas coordinates same-day pickup at our Toronto warehouse for a Montreal installer or driver, or direct air freight via Pearson to Montréal-Trudeau for next-morning delivery to a construction site. Contact us directly with the site address and the urgency window.

Substitution from Tyco, Viking and Reliable on Montreal projects

Montreal project specifications routinely call out Tyco (Johnson Controls), Viking or Reliable sprinklers by SKU. UNIVAL substitutes as follows:

Tyco TY-B and TY-FRB pendent. Substitute UV321 pendent QR (K=5.6, UL/FM) for TY-B pendent QR and UV320 pendent SR for TY-B pendent SR. Listing scope and hydraulic performance match. See the UNIVAL vs Tyco comparison.

Viking VK300-series pendent. Substitute UV321 pendent QR for VK302 and UV320 pendent SR for VK300. See the UNIVAL vs Viking comparison.

Reliable G4A and G5A concealed. Substitute UV820 or UV821 concealed pendent. UNIVAL concealed pendent carries UL listing; for Quebec projects specifying UL concealed, coordinate Reliable supply through ValveAtlas partner distribution. See the UNIVAL vs Reliable comparison.

Frequently asked questions for Montreal specifiers

Est-ce que UNIVAL a la certification UL ? Oui, UNIVAL UV-3 sprinklers (UV310, UV311, UV320, UV321, UV340, UV341) portent la certification UL sur le même SKU que la certification UL. Le certificat est fourni dans le dossier de soumission ValveAtlas.

Quelles sont les options de revêtement pour les sprinklers UNIVAL ? UNIVAL UV-3 sprinklers are available in brass, chrome-plated, white-painted, black-painted and polyester-coated finishes for corrosive environment applications (coastal Quebec, pulp and paper mills, chemical plants). Specify the finish on the purchase order.

Does UNIVAL supply residential life-safety sprinklers? UNIVAL UV-3 UV341 sidewall QR and UV821 concealed pendent QR serve residential life safety applications under NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R with UL listing. For Quebec projects specifically requiring UL residential listing under CAN/UL-S537, coordinate Reliable Model RFC43 or Viking VK463 supply through ValveAtlas.

What is the standard temperature rating? Ordinary 165°F (74°C) is standard. Intermediate 212°F (100°C) for kitchens and warehouse high-pile. High 286°F (141°C) for industrial areas with elevated ambient temperature. Extra high 360°F (182°C) for special applications. All temperature ratings carry the UL/FM listing.

Are UNIVAL sprinklers accepted by Montreal insurance companies? FM-approved UNIVAL UV-3 sprinklers are accepted by FM Global and by most Canadian commercial insurance programs (Intact, Aviva Canada, The Co-operators, Desjardins Assurances) operating on the FM component listing standard. The FM certificate is provided in the O&M manual.

Contact ValveAtlas for a Montreal project quotation

For sprinkler quotations, submittal packages substituting UNIVAL for Tyco, Viking or Reliable specifications, or for French-language (FR) technical documents for Montreal RBQ submittals, email the project specification and drawings to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form on our website. Standard turnaround is 48 hours from receipt of the project specification.

For the full Montreal fire protection catalog including alarm valves, grooved couplings, butterfly valves and fire pumps, see the Fire Protection Montreal hub page. For the complete UNIVAL cross-reference to Tyco, Viking, Reliable and Victaulic SKUs, see the UNIVAL Cross-Reference chart.