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Test and Drain Valves Boston: UL Listed Inspector Test Valves, Main Drain Valves and Test-Drain-Alarm Manifolds for Boston Metro Sprinkler Projects

ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed and FM Approved test and drain valves, inspector’s test connections, main drain valves and test/drain/alarm manifold assemblies to fire protection contractors, sprinkler subcontractors and ITM service companies across Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton and Greater Boston metro. Toronto HQ warehouse, 2-day truck freight, BFD-accepted UL/FM dual-listed valves, and 780 CMR Chapter 9 submittals.

This page is the technical reference for Boston 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 780 CMR Chapter 9, BFD Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 13, NFPA 25 and Massachusetts 527 CMR.

Test and drain valve range for Boston projects

Type	UNIVAL SKU	End connection	Pressure class	Listings	Sizes	Typical Boston application
Test and drain combo valve	UVT-TD-300	NPT threaded	300 psi CWP	UL 789, FM Class 2090	1″ to 2″	Inspector test and main drain on Back Bay, Seaport, Cambridge high-rise
Test and drain 175 psi	UVT-TD-175	NPT threaded	175 psi CWP	UL 789, FM	1″ to 2″	Standard-height Boston commercial and residential
Inspector’s test connection	UVT-IT-075	3/4″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	3/4″ orifice	Remote end-of-line inspector test on Boston sprinkler zone
Main drain valve	UVT-MD-200	2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	2″	Main drain on Boston wet alarm valve trim
Test/drain/alarm manifold	UVT-TDM	NPT per size	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	1″ and 2″	Factory-assembled manifold for Boston sprinkler riser base

Why Boston contractors choose ValveAtlas

BFD acceptance. Every UVT-series valve is UL 789 Listed and FM Class 2090 Approved, meeting Boston Fire Department acceptance criteria. UL certificate and FM certificate provided with every shipment for BFD field inspection.

Factory-calibrated sight glass. UVT-TD-300 combo valve includes factory-calibrated sight glass for flow verification during NFPA 25 inspector test, eliminating Boston contractor field-fabrication and reducing Cambridge and Somerville labour costs.

NFPA 25 ITM compliance package. ValveAtlas provides NFPA 25 compliance documentation covering Chapter 5 (wet pipe), Chapter 7 (pre-action and deluge) and Chapter 13 (valves) ITM requirements for Boston ITM service companies supporting 527 CMR annual certification.

780 CMR Chapter 9 submittals. ValveAtlas provides 780 CMR submittal packages with UL/FM certificates, installation instructions, hydrostatic test records and engineer acceptance letters compatible with Massachusetts State Building Code Chapter 9 Section 903.

Direct substitution of AGF, Victaulic TestMaster and Viking EcoBlazer. UVT-TD-300 is dimensionally interchangeable with AGF TestAnDrain 1011, Victaulic TestMaster Model 720 and Viking EcoBlazer per NPT end connection.

Code and listing acceptance for Boston

780 CMR Chapter 9. Massachusetts State Building Code Chapter 9 adopts NFPA 13 with Massachusetts amendments. Section 903 requires UL/FM listed test and drain valves on all sprinkler installations. 780 CMR Section 903.3.5 specifies inspector’s test connection and main drain per NFPA 13 Section 8.17.

BFD Fire Prevention Code. City of Boston Fire Prevention Code (Chapter 11 of Boston Municipal Code) requires UL/FM listed components on all fire protection installations. BFD inspectors accept UL 789 and FM Class 2090 certification.

527 CMR Massachusetts Fire Code. 527 CMR adopts NFPA 25 for ITM of Massachusetts fire protection systems. UVT-TD-300 supports all 527 CMR annual inspector test and quarterly main drain test requirements.

Longwood Medical Area, Harvard, MIT and Boston University. Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women’s, Dana-Farber, Boston Children’s, Harvard Business School, MIT Kendall Square, Boston University and Boston College campus projects specify UL/FM listed test and drain valves on sprinkler submittals.

AGF, Victaulic and Viking substitution for Boston projects

AGF TestAnDrain 1011. Substitute UVT-TD-300 test and drain. Same 300 psi CWP, same UL 789 / FM Class 2090 listing. BFD accepts substitution on submittal with UL/FM certificates.

Victaulic TestMaster Model 720. Substitute UVT-TD-300.

Viking EcoBlazer test/drain. Substitute UVT-TD-300.

Reliable AGF Model 7000. Substitute UVT-TD-300.

Globe GL-TD test/drain. Substitute UVT-TD-300.

Boston-specific delivery logistics

Back Bay and Seaport District. Prudential, Hancock Tower, South Station Tower, 121 Seaport, One Boston Wharf Road — bulk UVT-TDM orders staged for rooftop hoist or elevator delivery.

Cambridge and Somerville. Kendall Square, MIT campus, Harvard, Alewife, Assembly Square, 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 sprinkler riser package

Wet alarm valves. UVW-1511-300 UL/FM wet alarm with integral trim. See Wet Alarm Valves Boston.

Butterfly valves. UVB-G310 grooved butterfly with integral tamper. See Butterfly Valves Boston.

Gate valves. UV0199 OS&Y flanged gate for Boston riser bases. See Gate Valves.

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

Grooved couplings. UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings. See Coupling Fittings Boston.

Frequently asked questions (Boston)

Is UVT-TD-300 accepted by BFD? Yes. UNIVAL UVT-series test and drain valves are UL 789 Listed and FM Class 2090 Approved. UL and FM certificates provided for every shipment; BFD inspectors accept at final inspection per 780 CMR Chapter 9.

Does UVT-TD-300 support 527 CMR ITM? Yes. UVT-TD-300 with factory-calibrated sight glass supports 527 CMR NFPA 25 annual inspector’s test and quarterly main drain test requirements; Massachusetts-licensed ITM contractors accept sight glass flow verification.

What orifice sizes are available? UVT-TD-300 factory-calibrated sight glass orifices match standard sprinkler K-factors: K2.8, K4.2, K5.6, K8.0, K11.2, K14.0, K16.8, K22.4, K25.2. Specify sprinkler K-factor on order.

What is delivery time to Boston? 2-day truck freight from Toronto HQ to Boston metro via Pitt Ohio or Ward Transport. Same-day local Boston delivery on emergency replacements.

How do I substitute AGF on a Boston project? Submit substitution letter with UL 789 / FM Class 2090 certificates, product data sheet and dimensional drawings showing UVT-TD-300 interchangeability. Engineer-of-record approval follows; BFD accepts listed equivalent substitutions.

Contact ValveAtlas for Boston test and drain valve quotation

For test and drain valve quotations, AGF, Victaulic or Viking substitution submittals for BFD approval, or 780 CMR Chapter 9 / 527 CMR ITM compliance packages on Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton or Greater Boston metro projects, email the project specification and drawings to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form. Standard turnaround is 48 hours.