Test and Drain Valves London UK: LPCB and FM Approved Inspector Test Valves, Main Drain Valves and Test-Drain-Alarm Manifolds for London Sprinkler Projects
ValveAtlas supplies LPCB Approved, FM Approved and UL Listed test and drain valves, inspector’s test connections, main drain valves and test/drain/alarm manifold assemblies to fire protection contractors, M&E subcontractors and ITM service companies across London, Canary Wharf, City of London, Croydon, Stratford, King’s Cross and South East England. Toronto HQ warehouse, 7-day sea freight to Southampton or Felixstowe (3-day Heathrow air on emergency), LPCB-compliant submittals, and BS 9999 / BS EN 12845 compliance for annual third-party inspection.
This page is the technical reference for London specifying engineers, ITM contractors and sprinkler installers selecting test and drain valves for wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems governed by Building Regulations Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS EN 12845, LPC Sprinkler Rules, Technical Bulletin TB203 and BS 5306-3 (commissioning and maintenance).
Test and drain valve range for London projects
| Type | UNIVAL SKU | End connection | Pressure class | Listings | Sizes (metric) | Typical London application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test and drain 21 bar | UVT-TD-300 | BSP threaded / NPT | 21 bar (300 psi) CWP | LPCB, FM Class 2090, UL 789 | DN25 to DN50 | Inspector test and main drain on Canary Wharf, City of London |
| Test and drain 12 bar | UVT-TD-175 | BSP threaded | 12 bar (175 psi) CWP | LPCB, FM, UL | DN25 to DN50 | Standard-height London commercial and residential |
| Inspector’s test connection | UVT-IT-075 | 20 mm BSP / 3/4″ NPT | 21 bar CWP | LPCB/FM/UL | DN20 orifice | Remote end-of-line test on London sprinkler zone |
| Main drain valve | UVT-MD-200 | 50 mm BSP / 2″ NPT | 21 bar CWP | LPCB/FM/UL | DN50 | Main drain on London wet alarm valve trim |
| Test/drain/alarm manifold | UVT-TDM | BSP per size | 21 bar CWP | LPCB/FM/UL | DN25 and DN50 | Factory-assembled manifold for London sprinkler riser base |
Why London contractors choose ValveAtlas
LPCB Approved certification. Every UVT-series valve is LPCB Approved per LPS 1233 (fixed firefighting systems), meeting London Fire Brigade and insurance underwriter acceptance criteria. LPCB Red Book listing verifiable online; LPCB Certificate provided with every shipment.
BS 9999 / BS EN 12845 submittals. ValveAtlas provides complete submittal packages with LPCB certificates, FM certificates, installation instructions, hydrostatic test records and engineer acceptance letters compatible with Building Regulations Approved Document B, BS 9999 Section 32 (fixed firefighting installations) and BS EN 12845 Section 20 (maintenance).
BS 5306-3 commissioning and maintenance compliance. UVT-TD-300 supports BS 5306-3 commissioning tests and annual maintenance inspections. Factory-calibrated sight glass eliminates contractor field-engineering for third-party BS 5306-3 inspector sign-off.
7-day sea freight or 3-day air freight from Toronto. Toronto HQ warehouse consolidates UVT-TDM for weekly sea freight container to Southampton or Felixstowe. Heathrow air freight available for emergency project requirements.
Direct substitution of Pegler, Viking and Tyco. UVT-TD-300 is dimensionally interchangeable with Pegler test and drain valves, Viking EcoBlazer, Tyco AGF and Reliable AGF Model 7000 test/drain combos. Replace line items on London projects without redesign.
Code and listing acceptance for London
Building Regulations Approved Document B. Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Volume 2 references BS 9999 and BS EN 12845 for fire protection systems in non-dwelling buildings. LPCB Approved test and drain valves meet listing requirements.
BS EN 12845 and LPC Sprinkler Rules. BS EN 12845 Section 20 and LPC Sprinkler Rules Technical Bulletin TB203 require LPCB Approved test and drain valves on all sprinkler systems. UVT-TD-300 with LPCB Red Book listing meets supervision and ITM requirement.
BS 5306-3 ITM. BS 5306-3 (Code of practice for the inspection and maintenance of sprinkler systems) requires weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and 3-yearly tests. UVT-TD-300 supports all BS 5306-3 procedures without field-engineering.
TfL, Network Rail, Crossrail. Transport for London (Underground, Elizabeth line, Overground), Network Rail and Crossrail specify LPCB Approved test and drain valves on station sprinkler systems and depot fire systems. UNIVAL UVT-series acceptance on TfL bid packages.
Pegler, Viking and Tyco substitution for London projects
Pegler test and drain. Substitute UVT-TD-300 test and drain. Same BSP end connection, same 21 bar CWP, same LPCB/FM/UL listing.
Viking EcoBlazer test/drain. Substitute UVT-TD-300.
Tyco AGF test/drain. Substitute UVT-TD-300.
Reliable AGF Model 7000. Substitute UVT-TD-300.
Globe GL-TD test/drain. Substitute UVT-TD-300.
London-specific delivery logistics
Canary Wharf and City of London. One Canada Square, Leadenhall, 22 Bishopsgate, Scalpel, Cheesegrater, City of London commercial towers — consolidated container delivery to on-site logistics centres.
Crossrail and Elizabeth line. Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf, Custom House stations — specialised underground station logistics with LFB/TfL security clearance.
King’s Cross, Stratford, Nine Elms and Battersea. King’s Cross regeneration, Stratford International, Olympic Park legacy, Westfield expansion, Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms regeneration — direct container delivery to construction logistics centres.
South East and M25 corridor. Slough, Reading, Croydon, Crawley, Sevenoaks, Dartford data centres and commercial — 2-day onward freight from London consolidation.
Related products for complete London sprinkler riser package
Wet alarm valves. UVW-1511 LPCB/FM/UL wet alarm with integral trim. See Wet Alarm Valves London.
Butterfly valves. UVB-G310 LPCB grooved butterfly with integral tamper. See Butterfly Valves London.
Gate valves. UV0199 OS&Y PN16 gate valve for London riser bases. See Gate Valves.
Check valves. LPCB Approved swing check for London dry and wet riser inlet trim. See Check Valves.
Grooved couplings. UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings. See Coupling Fittings London.
Frequently asked questions (London)
Is UNIVAL LPCB Approved for test and drain? Yes. UNIVAL UVT-series test and drain valves are LPCB Approved per LPS 1233. LPCB Red Book listing verifiable online; LPCB Certificate provided with every shipment. LFB inspectors and commercial insurance underwriters accept at final inspection and annual BS 5306-3 recertification.
What documentation is required for BS 9999 / BS EN 12845 submittal? LPCB Certificate (LPS 1233), FM Certificate (FM Class 2090), UL Certificate (UL 789), manufacturer’s installation instructions, hydrostatic test records and engineer’s acceptance letter. ValveAtlas provides complete UK-format submittal packages with each quote.
Does UVT-TD-300 support BS 5306-3 annual inspection? Yes. UVT-TD-300 combo valve with factory-calibrated sight glass supports BS 5306-3 annual test and maintenance requirements; LPCB-certified inspection bodies accept sight glass flow verification.
What is delivery time to London? Standard stock consolidates in Toronto HQ weekly for sea freight container to Southampton or Felixstowe (7 to 10 days door-to-door). Emergency orders ship Heathrow air freight in 3 days.
How do I substitute Pegler on a London project? Submit substitution letter with LPCB/FM/UL certificates, product data sheet and dimensional drawings showing UVT-TD-300 interchangeability. Engineer-of-record approval and LFB/insurance underwriter acceptance follows.
Contact ValveAtlas for London test and drain valve quotation
For test and drain valve quotations, Pegler, Viking or Tyco substitution submittals for LFB approval, or BS 9999 / BS EN 12845 / BS 5306-3 compliance packages on London, Canary Wharf, City of London, Croydon, Stratford, King’s Cross or Greater London projects, email the project specification and drawings to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form. Standard turnaround is 72 hours on UK projects.