{"id":41677,"date":"2026-04-21T05:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/wet-alarm-valves-new-york\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T01:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T01:06:25","slug":"wet-alarm-valves-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/fr_ca\/wet-alarm-valves-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Wet Alarm Valves New York | UL FM with Retard Chamber Trim FDNY NYC DOB | Valve-Atlas"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\ndiv.va-loc { font-family: Outfit, -apple-system, sans-serif !important; max-width: 1200px !important; margin: 32px auto !important; padding: 0 24px !important; box-sizing: border-box; }\ndiv.va-loc h2 { border-bottom: 3px solid #0B5ED7 !important; padding-bottom: 8px !important; margin-top: 48px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #021228 !important; font-size: 32px !important; }\ndiv.va-loc h3 { color: #021228 !important; margin-top: 32px !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; 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to 8&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Wet pipe sprinkler riser on Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens high-rise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wet alarm valve 500 psi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVW-1511-500<\/td>\n<td>Grooved AWWA C606<\/td>\n<td>500 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL 193, FM<\/td>\n<td>2&#8243; to 8&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Supertall Zone 2\/Zone 3 sprinkler systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Retard chamber<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVW-RC-30<\/td>\n<td>1\/2&#8243; NPT<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL\/FM<\/td>\n<td>30 sec retard<\/td>\n<td>Water hammer suppression on NYC systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pressure switch<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVW-PS-DPDT<\/td>\n<td>1\/2&#8243; NPT<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL 753<\/td>\n<td>DPDT 10A 125 VAC<\/td>\n<td>Waterflow alarm signal to NYC fire alarm panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Complete trim kit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVW-TRIM<\/td>\n<td>Per valve size<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL\/FM<\/td>\n<td>2&#8243; to 8&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Drip cup, main drain, inspector test assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why NYC contractors choose ValveAtlas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>FDNY Technical Memorandum acceptance.<\/strong> Every UVW-series valve is UL\/FM dual-listed, meeting FDNY acceptance criteria for fire protection installations in NYC. UL 193 certificate and FM Class 1011 certificate provided with every shipment for FDNY inspection and final sign-off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High-rise Zone 2\/Zone 3 500 psi option.<\/strong> UVW-1511-500 configuration is rated 500 psi CWP for supertall Zone 2 and Zone 3 sprinkler systems exceeding 300 psi working pressure. Same UL 193 and FM Class 1011 listing preserved for One Vanderbilt, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th and Central Park Tower class of building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Complete trim package.<\/strong> Every UVW-1511-300 riser order ships with complete trim: ball drip, main drain, inspector test connection, 30-second retard chamber, dual pressure switches, and bronze check valve. Eliminates field-fabricated trim and contractor labor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NYC DOB Chapter 9 submittals.<\/strong> ValveAtlas provides complete NYC DOB submittal packages with UL\/FM certificates, installation instructions, hydrostatic test records and engineer&#8217;s acceptance letters compatible with NYC BC Chapter 9 Section 903.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct substitution of Viking, Reliable and Tyco.<\/strong> 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 NYC projects without redesign or resubmittal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Code and listing acceptance for NYC<\/h2>\n<p><strong>NYC Building Code Chapter 9.<\/strong> NYC BC Chapter 9 adopts NFPA 13 with NYC amendments. Section 903 requires UL\/FM listed wet alarm valves on all automatic wet pipe sprinkler installations in NYC. UVW-1511-300 meets UL 193 and FM Class 1011 listing requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FDNY acceptance.<\/strong> FDNY Technical Memorandum requires manufacturer&#8217;s certification of UL\/FM listing for every sprinkler riser component. ValveAtlas provides UL and FM certificates for every shipment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High-rise Zone 2\/Zone 3 standpipe and sprinkler.<\/strong> Manhattan high-rise Zone 2 and Zone 3 sprinkler systems require 500 psi CWP-rated wet alarm valves at the zone isolation. UVW-1511-500 accepted on Hudson Yards, One Vanderbilt, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th and Central Park Tower sprinkler risers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NYC DDC and School Construction Authority.<\/strong> NYC DDC (Department of Design and Construction) and SCA projects standardize on UL\/FM listed wet alarm valves with complete trim assemblies. UNIVAL UVW-series acceptance on public building bid packages.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viking, Reliable and Tyco substitution for NYC projects<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Viking J-1 wet alarm.<\/strong> Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm. Same grooved AWWA C606 end connection, same 300 psi CWP, same UL\/FM listing. FDNY accepts substitution on submittal with UL\/FM certificates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliable Model A wet alarm.<\/strong> Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tyco AV-1-300 wet alarm.<\/strong> Substitute UVW-1511-300 wet alarm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viking G-3000 wet alarm.<\/strong> Substitute UVW-1511-300 for grooved applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Globe GL-300 wet alarm.<\/strong> Substitute UVW-1511-300.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NYC-specific delivery logistics<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Manhattan high-rise projects.<\/strong> Hudson Yards, One Vanderbilt, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th, Central Park Tower \u2014 bulk UVW-1511 orders palletized for elevator or crane hoist to upper floors. Coordination with building logistics for street-level unloading on narrow Manhattan streets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brooklyn and Queens.<\/strong> Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Flushing projects \u2014 direct truck freight via Queens-Midtown Tunnel or Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge to job sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bronx and upper Manhattan.<\/strong> Bronx, Washington Heights and Inwood commercial projects \u2014 2-day freight via Cross Bronx Expressway to job sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staten Island and New Jersey.<\/strong> Staten Island industrial, Jersey City, Hoboken and Newark metro projects \u2014 direct truck freight via Goethals Bridge or Holland\/Lincoln Tunnels to job sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long Island.<\/strong> Nassau County, Suffolk County, Long Island commercial and industrial \u2014 next-day delivery from NY metro hub warehousing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related products for complete NYC sprinkler riser package<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gate valves.<\/strong> UV0199 OS&#038;Y flanged gate for NYC riser bases. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/gate-valves-fire-protection\/\">Gate Valves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Butterfly valves.<\/strong> UVB-G310 grooved butterfly with integral tamper for NYC zone control. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/butterfly-valves-new-york\/\">Butterfly Valves New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check valves.<\/strong> UL\/FM swing check for FDC trim and fire pump discharge. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/check-valves-fire-protection\/\">Check Valves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grooved couplings.<\/strong> UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings for UVW-1511 connections. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/coupling-fittings-new-york\/\">Coupling Fittings New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test and drain valves.<\/strong> Inspector test, main drain and test\/drain manifolds for NYC riser base. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/test-drain-valves-fire-protection\/\">Test and Drain Valves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (NYC)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is UNIVAL accepted by FDNY?<\/strong> Yes. UNIVAL UVW-series wet alarm valves are UL\/FM dual-listed, meeting FDNY acceptance criteria per FDNY Technical Memorandum. UL 193 and FM Class 1011 certificates provided for every shipment; FDNY inspectors accept at final inspection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What documentation is required for NYC DOB submittal?<\/strong> UL certificate (UL 193), FM certificate (FM Class 1011), manufacturer&#8217;s installation instructions, hydrostatic test records, and engineer&#8217;s certification letter. ValveAtlas provides complete NYC DOB-ready submittal packages with each quote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does UNIVAL meet high-rise Zone 2\/Zone 3 pressure?<\/strong> Yes. UVW-1511-500 configuration is rated 500 psi CWP for supertall Zone 2\/Zone 3 sprinkler systems exceeding 300 psi working pressure (One Vanderbilt, 432 Park Avenue, Central Park Tower class of building). Same UL 193 and FM Class 1011 listings preserved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is delivery time to NYC?<\/strong> Standard stock items ship from Toronto HQ within 2 business days to NYC metro. Same-day local NYC delivery available on emergency replacements via dedicated ground freight partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I substitute Viking on a Viking-specified NYC project?<\/strong> Submit substitution letter with UL\/FM certificates, product data sheet and dimensional drawings showing UVW-1511-300 interchangeability. Engineer-of-record approval required; FDNY accepts listed equivalent substitutions. ValveAtlas provides full substitution submittal package on request.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact ValveAtlas for NYC wet alarm valve quotation<\/h2>\n<p>For wet alarm valve quotations, Viking, Reliable or Tyco substitution submittals for FDNY approval, or NYC DOB Chapter 9 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. 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