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Test and Drain Valves New York: UL Listed Inspector Test Valves, Main Drain Valves and Test-Drain-Alarm Manifolds for NYC 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 New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island and New Jersey metro. Toronto HQ warehouse, 2-day truck freight, FDNY-accepted UL/FM dual-listed valves, and NYC DOB Chapter 9 submittals.

This page is the technical reference for NYC 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 NYC Building Code Chapter 9, FDNY Technical Memorandum, NFPA 13, NFPA 25 and NYC FDNY Rule 3 RCNY.

Test and drain valve range for NYC projects

Type	UNIVAL SKU	End connection	Pressure class	Listings	Sizes	Typical NYC 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 Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens high-rise
Test and drain 500 psi	UVT-TD-500	NPT threaded	500 psi CWP	UL 789, FM	1″ to 2″	Supertall Zone 2/Zone 3 high-pressure sprinkler systems
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 NYC sprinkler zone
Main drain valve	UVT-MD-200	2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	2″	Main drain on NYC 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 NYC sprinkler riser base

Why NYC contractors choose ValveAtlas

FDNY Technical Memorandum acceptance. Every UVT-series valve is UL 789 Listed and FM Class 2090 Approved, meeting FDNY acceptance criteria. UL certificate and FM certificate provided with every shipment for FDNY final inspection and ITM certification.

Supertall Zone 2/Zone 3 500 psi option. UVT-TD-500 configuration is rated 500 psi CWP for supertall Zone 2 and Zone 3 sprinkler systems exceeding 300 psi working pressure. Same UL 789 and FM Class 2090 listing preserved for One Vanderbilt, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th and Central Park Tower.

Factory-calibrated sight glass with K-factor marking. UVT-TD-300 combo valve ships with sight glass orifice factory-calibrated and marked for sprinkler K-factor, meeting FDNY R.3 inspector test requirements without field engineering.

NFPA 25 Rule 3 RCNY compliance package. ValveAtlas provides FDNY Rule 3 RCNY compliance documentation with every shipment, supporting NYC ITM service companies on annual FDNY certification of high-rise sprinkler systems.

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 NYC

NYC Building Code Chapter 9. NYC BC Chapter 9 adopts NFPA 13 with NYC amendments. Section 903 requires UL/FM listed test and drain valves on all automatic wet pipe sprinkler installations. NYC BC Section 903.3.5 specifies inspector’s test connection and main drain per NFPA 13 Section 8.17.

FDNY Rule 3 RCNY and FDNY Technical Memorandum. FDNY requires manufacturer’s certification of UL/FM listing for every sprinkler riser component. UVT-TD-300 and UVT-TDM are accepted under FDNY Technical Memorandum; UL and FM certificates provided for every shipment.

NFPA 25 FDNY annual certification. FDNY requires annual inspector’s test and quarterly main drain tests. UVT-TD-300 supports all NFPA 25 Chapter 5 (wet pipe) and Chapter 13 (valves) procedures; FDNY C of F (Certificate of Fitness) inspectors accept factory-calibrated sight glass for test verification.

NYC DDC and School Construction Authority. NYC DDC and SCA projects standardize on UL/FM listed test and drain manifold assemblies. UVT-TDM manifold acceptance on public building bid packages.

AGF, Victaulic and Viking substitution for NYC projects

AGF TestAnDrain 1011. Substitute UVT-TD-300 test and drain. Same 300 psi CWP, same UL 789 / FM Class 2090 listing. FDNY 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.

NYC-specific delivery logistics

Manhattan high-rise projects. Hudson Yards, One Vanderbilt, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th, Central Park Tower — bulk UVT-TDM orders palletized for elevator hoist to sprinkler equipment floors. Narrow-street Manhattan unloading coordinated with building logistics.

Brooklyn and Queens. Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Flushing — direct truck freight via Queens-Midtown Tunnel or Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge.

Bronx, Staten Island, New Jersey. Bronx commercial, Staten Island industrial, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark metro — direct truck freight via Cross Bronx, Goethals or Holland/Lincoln Tunnels.

Long Island. Nassau, Suffolk commercial and industrial — next-day delivery from NYC metro hub warehousing.

Related products for complete NYC sprinkler riser package

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

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

Gate valves. UV0199 OS&Y flanged gate for NYC 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 New York.

Frequently asked questions (NYC)

Is UVT-TD-300 accepted by FDNY? Yes. UNIVAL UVT-series test and drain valves are UL 789 Listed and FM Class 2090 Approved, meeting FDNY acceptance criteria per FDNY Technical Memorandum. UL and FM certificates provided for every shipment.

Does UVT-TD-300 support FDNY Rule 3 RCNY? Yes. UVT-TD-300 combo valve with factory-calibrated sight glass supports FDNY Rule 3 RCNY annual inspector’s test requirement; FDNY C of F inspectors accept sight glass flow verification.

Is there a 500 psi supertall option? Yes. UVT-TD-500 is rated 500 psi CWP for Manhattan supertall Zone 2/Zone 3 sprinkler systems. Same UL 789 and FM Class 2090 listings preserved.

What is delivery time to NYC? 2-day truck freight from Toronto HQ to NYC metro. Same-day local NYC delivery on emergency replacements via dedicated ground freight partners.

How do I substitute AGF on an NYC 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 required; FDNY accepts listed equivalent substitutions.

Contact ValveAtlas for NYC test and drain valve quotation

For test and drain valve quotations, AGF, Victaulic or Viking substitution submittals for FDNY approval, or NYC DOB Chapter 9 / FDNY Rule 3 RCNY compliance packages on Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island or NJ metro projects, email the project specification and drawings to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form. Standard turnaround is 48 hours.