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Wet Alarm Valves Montreal: UL and FM Listed Wet Alarm Valves with Retard Chamber and Trim for Montreal Fire Protection Projects

ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed, UL Listed and FM Approved wet alarm valves to fire protection contractors, sprinkler subcontractors and EPC firms on Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard and Greater Montreal Area projects. Next-day truck freight from Toronto HQ, RBQ-compliant submittals with French documentation, and full technical support for SIM Montreal inspection.

This page is the technical reference for Montreal specifying engineers selecting wet alarm valves, retard chambers, trim assemblies and pressure switches on wet pipe sprinkler systems governed by CNB (Code National du Batiment) Part 3 Division B, NFPA 13, NFPA 72 and Ville de Montreal Reglement sur la Prevention des Incendies.

Wet alarm valve range for Montreal projects

Type	UNIVAL SKU	End connection	Pressure class	Listings	Sizes	Typical Montreal application
Wet alarm valve 300 psi	UVW-1511-300	Grooved AWWA C606	300 psi CWP	UL 193, UL, FM Class 1011	2″ to 8″	Wet pipe sprinkler riser on Montreal commercial and residential
Wet alarm valve 175 psi	UVW-1511-175	Grooved AWWA C606	175 psi CWP	UL 193, UL, FM	2″ to 8″	Standard-height Montreal commercial buildings
Retard chamber	UVW-RC-30	1/2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	30 sec retard	Water hammer suppression on Montreal systems
Pressure switch	UVW-PS-DPDT	1/2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL 753, UL listed	DPDT 10A 125 VAC	Waterflow alarm signal to Montreal fire panel
Complete trim kit	UVW-TRIM	Per valve size	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	2″ to 8″	Drip cup, main drain, inspector test assembly

Why Montreal contractors choose ValveAtlas

French-language documentation. Every UVW-series valve ships with French-language technical data sheet, French installation manual and French declaration of conformity (declaration de conformite) accepted by SIM Montreal, Ville de Montreal and RBQ inspectors without back-and-forth.

UL certification with CAN/UL-S548 listing. UVW-1511-300 is UL listed per CAN/UL-S548, meeting CNB (Code National du Batiment) and Quebec adoption requirements. UL certificate provided with every shipment for SIM Montreal final inspection.

Complete trim in French. Every UVW-1511-300 riser order includes French-labeled trim: drip cup (godet d’egouttement), main drain (purge principale), inspector test (essai d’inspecteur), retard chamber (chambre de retard), pressure switch (interrupteur de pression), check valve (clapet de retenue).

Next-day truck freight from Toronto. Toronto HQ warehouse consolidates UVW-1511-300 in 4″ and 6″ for overnight freight to Montreal GTA. Orders placed by 3 pm Toronto time arrive at Montreal job sites the following business morning via Transpacifique, GLS or Day & Ross.

Direct substitution of Viking, Reliable and Tyco. UVW-1511-300 is dimensionally interchangeable with Viking J-1, Reliable Model A and Tyco AV-1-300 per grooved AWWA C606 end connection. Replace line items on Montreal projects without resubmittal.

Code and listing acceptance for Montreal

CNB with Quebec modifications. The Quebec adoption of the National Building Code (Code National du Batiment, CNB) adopts NFPA 13 for sprinkler systems and requires UL listed wet alarm valves (CAN/UL-S548) on Montreal commercial, institutional, high-rise residential and industrial installations.

RBQ and SIM Montreal acceptance. SIM Montreal (Service de Securite Incendie de Montreal) and RBQ (Regie du Batiment du Quebec) inspectors accept UL and FM listed wet alarm valves for fire protection applications. UL certificate and French declaration of conformity provided for every shipment.

CSDM and CSMB school boards. Commission Scolaire de Montreal (CSDM) and Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSMB) sprinkler bid packages specify UL listed wet alarm valves with complete French-labeled trim. UNIVAL UVW-series acceptance on public school renovation and new construction.

Montreal high-rise and mixed-use. Griffintown, Quartier des Spectacles, Centre-Ville, Vieux-Montreal, Plateau-Mont-Royal and Rosemont mixed-use tower developments specify UL listed wet alarm valves on every zone riser.

Viking, Reliable and Tyco substitution for Montreal projects

Viking J-1 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm. Same grooved AWWA C606 end connection, same 300 psi CWP, same UL/FM listing, same complete trim kit interchangeability.

Reliable Model A wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm.

Tyco AV-1-300 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm.

Viking G-3000 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300 for grooved applications.

Montreal-specific delivery logistics

Centre-Ville and Vieux-Montreal. Place Ville Marie, 1000 de La Gauchetiere, Tour de la Bourse, Vieux-Port and Quartier International renovation and new construction — palletized UVW-1511-300 delivery with elevator hoist coordination.

Griffintown and Quartier des Spectacles. Griffintown mixed-use, Quartier des Spectacles entertainment district and Plateau-Mont-Royal high-rise — bulk wet alarm valve delivery for sprinkler riser installations.

South Shore and Longueuil. Solar Uniquartier, Longueuil Metro extension and Brossard commercial — next-day delivery through Pont Champlain or Pont Victoria to job sites.

West Island and Laval. Laval sports complex, West Island hospital projects, CF Montreal Stadium area — direct truck freight with AM and PM delivery windows.

REM and Metro de Montreal. REM Phase 1 (Rive-Sud) and Phase 2 (West Island) infrastructure — specialised underground station logistics and SIM Montreal security clearance.

Related products for complete Montreal sprinkler riser package

Gate valves. UV0199 OS&Y PN16 gate valve with UL listing. See Gate Valves.

Butterfly valves. UVB-G310 grooved butterfly with integral UL tamper for zone control. See Butterfly Valves Montreal.

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

Grooved couplings. UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings for UVW-1511 connections. See Coupling Fittings Montreal.

Test and drain valves. Inspector test, main drain and test/drain manifolds. See Test and Drain Valves.

Frequently asked questions (Montreal)

Is UNIVAL accepted by SIM Montreal? Yes. UNIVAL UVW-series wet alarm valves are UL/FM triple-listed with French declaration of conformity, meeting SIM Montreal acceptance. Every shipment ships with UL certificate (CAN/UL-S548), UL certificate (UL 193), FM certificate (FM Class 1011) and French-language installation manual.

Is French-language documentation available? Yes. Full French-language technical data sheets, installation instructions and RBQ submittal documentation available for every UVW-series product. Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity available in both English and French.

Does the pressure switch meet CAN/UL-S524 fire alarm requirements? Yes. UVW-PS-DPDT pressure switch is UL 753 listed and CAN/UL-S524 compliant for supervisory signal connection to CAN/UL-S527 fire alarm control panels. DPDT 10A 125 VAC contacts accepted by SIM Montreal.

What is delivery time to Montreal? Standard UVW-1511-300 stock items ship next-day from Toronto HQ warehouse to Montreal GTA. Orders placed by 3 pm Toronto time arrive the following business morning. Expedited same-day delivery available for emergency replacements.

How do I substitute Viking on a Viking-specified Montreal project? Submit substitution letter with UL/FM certificates, French-language product data sheet and dimensional drawings. Engineer-of-record approval required; SIM Montreal accepts listed equivalent substitutions. ValveAtlas provides full French-language substitution submittal package on request.

Contact ValveAtlas for Montreal wet alarm valve quotation

For wet alarm valve quotations, Viking, Reliable or Tyco substitution submittals with French-language documentation, or RBQ-compliant packages on Montreal, Laval, Longueuil or Brossard projects, email the project specification and drawings to burakpadr@gmail.com or use the contact form. Standard turnaround is 48 hours. Bilingual technical support available.