{"id":41683,"date":"2026-04-21T05:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/test-drain-valves-boston\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T01:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T01:06:25","slug":"test-drain-valves-boston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/fr_ca\/test-drain-valves-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Test and Drain Valves Boston | UL FM BFD 780 CMR 527 CMR NFPA 25 ITM | 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; font-size: 22px !important; }\ndiv.va-loc p { color: rgba(2,18,40,0.82) !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; font-size: 17px !important; }\ndiv.va-loc ul { padding-left: 24px !important; margin: 16px 0 24px !important; }\ndiv.va-loc ul li { color: rgba(2,18,40,0.82) !important; line-height: 1.8 !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; list-style: disc !important; font-size: 17px !important; }\ndiv.va-loc strong { color: #021228 !important; }\ndiv.va-loc a { color: #0B5ED7 !important; text-decoration: underline !important; }\ndiv.va-loc a:hover { color: #021228 !important; }\ndiv.va-loc table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 24px 0; background: white; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }\ndiv.va-loc table th { background: #021228; color: white; padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; }\ndiv.va-loc table td { padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0; color: rgba(2,18,40,0.82); }\ndiv.va-loc table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #F8FAFC; }\ndiv.va-loc .va-regions { background: #F8FAFC !important; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important; border-radius: 12px !important; padding: 24px 28px !important; margin: 32px 0 !important; }\ndiv.va-loc .va-regions h3 { margin-top: 0 !important; color: #021228 !important; }\ndiv.va-loc .va-regions ul { list-style: none !important; padding: 0 !important; display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)) !important; gap: 8px !important; }\ndiv.va-loc .va-regions ul li { list-style: none !important; margin: 0 !important; }\ndiv.va-loc .va-regions a { display: block !important; padding: 10px 14px !important; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important; border-radius: 8px !important; background: white !important; color: #0B5ED7 !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-align: center !important; font-weight: 500 !important; }\ndiv.va-loc .va-regions a:hover { background: #0B5ED7 !important; color: white !important; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"va-loc\" style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:32px auto;padding:0 24px;font-family:Outfit,-apple-system,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test and Drain Valves Boston: UL Listed Inspector Test Valves, Main Drain Valves and Test-Drain-Alarm Manifolds for Boston Metro Sprinkler Projects<\/h2>\n<p>ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed and FM Approved test and drain valves, inspector&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test and drain valve range for Boston projects<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>UNIVAL SKU<\/th>\n<th>End connection<\/th>\n<th>Pressure class<\/th>\n<th>Listings<\/th>\n<th>Sizes<\/th>\n<th>Typical Boston application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Test and drain combo valve<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVT-TD-300<\/td>\n<td>NPT threaded<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL 789, FM Class 2090<\/td>\n<td>1&#8243; to 2&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Inspector test and main drain on Back Bay, Seaport, Cambridge high-rise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Test and drain 175 psi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVT-TD-175<\/td>\n<td>NPT threaded<\/td>\n<td>175 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL 789, FM<\/td>\n<td>1&#8243; to 2&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Standard-height Boston commercial and residential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Inspector&#8217;s test connection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVT-IT-075<\/td>\n<td>3\/4&#8243; NPT<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL\/FM<\/td>\n<td>3\/4&#8243; orifice<\/td>\n<td>Remote end-of-line inspector test on Boston sprinkler zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Main drain valve<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVT-MD-200<\/td>\n<td>2&#8243; NPT<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL\/FM<\/td>\n<td>2&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Main drain on Boston wet alarm valve trim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Test\/drain\/alarm manifold<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UVT-TDM<\/td>\n<td>NPT per size<\/td>\n<td>300 psi CWP<\/td>\n<td>UL\/FM<\/td>\n<td>1&#8243; and 2&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>Factory-assembled manifold for Boston sprinkler riser base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Boston contractors choose ValveAtlas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BFD acceptance.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factory-calibrated sight glass.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NFPA 25 ITM compliance package.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>780 CMR Chapter 9 submittals.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct substitution of AGF, Victaulic TestMaster and Viking EcoBlazer.<\/strong> UVT-TD-300 is dimensionally interchangeable with AGF TestAnDrain 1011, Victaulic TestMaster Model 720 and Viking EcoBlazer per NPT end connection.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Code and listing acceptance for Boston<\/h2>\n<p><strong>780 CMR Chapter 9.<\/strong> 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&#8217;s test connection and main drain per NFPA 13 Section 8.17.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BFD Fire Prevention Code.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>527 CMR Massachusetts Fire Code.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Longwood Medical Area, Harvard, MIT and Boston University.<\/strong> Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women&#8217;s, Dana-Farber, Boston Children&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AGF, Victaulic and Viking substitution for Boston projects<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AGF TestAnDrain 1011.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victaulic TestMaster Model 720.<\/strong> Substitute UVT-TD-300.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viking EcoBlazer test\/drain.<\/strong> Substitute UVT-TD-300.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliable AGF Model 7000.<\/strong> Substitute UVT-TD-300.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Globe GL-TD test\/drain.<\/strong> Substitute UVT-TD-300.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boston-specific delivery logistics<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Back Bay and Seaport District.<\/strong> Prudential, Hancock Tower, South Station Tower, 121 Seaport, One Boston Wharf Road \u2014 bulk UVT-TDM orders staged for rooftop hoist or elevator delivery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cambridge and Somerville.<\/strong> Kendall Square, MIT campus, Harvard, Alewife, Assembly Square, Union Square \u2014 direct truck freight via I-93 or I-90 to job sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Longwood Medical Area.<\/strong> Brookline, Mission Hill, LMA hospital expansions \u2014 palletized delivery to loading docks; LMA security clearance coordination available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>North Shore and MetroWest.<\/strong> Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Framingham, Newton, Waltham commercial and industrial \u2014 2-day direct truck freight from Toronto hub.<\/p>\n<p><strong>South Shore.<\/strong> Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth commercial projects \u2014 direct freight via I-93 to job sites.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related products for complete Boston sprinkler riser package<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Wet alarm valves.<\/strong> UVW-1511-300 UL\/FM wet alarm with integral trim. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/wet-alarm-valves-boston\/\">Wet Alarm Valves Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Butterfly valves.<\/strong> UVB-G310 grooved butterfly with integral tamper. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/butterfly-valves-boston\/\">Butterfly Valves Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gate valves.<\/strong> UV0199 OS&#038;Y flanged gate for Boston riser bases. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/gate-valves-fire-protection\/\">Gate Valves<\/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. See <a href=\"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/coupling-fittings-boston\/\">Coupling Fittings Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (Boston)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is UVT-TD-300 accepted by BFD?<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does UVT-TD-300 support 527 CMR ITM?<\/strong> Yes. UVT-TD-300 with factory-calibrated sight glass supports 527 CMR NFPA 25 annual inspector&#8217;s test and quarterly main drain test requirements; Massachusetts-licensed ITM contractors accept sight glass flow verification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What orifice sizes are available?<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is delivery time to Boston?<\/strong> 2-day truck freight from Toronto HQ to Boston metro via Pitt Ohio or Ward Transport. Same-day local Boston delivery on emergency replacements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I substitute AGF on a Boston project?<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact ValveAtlas for Boston test and drain valve quotation<\/h2>\n<p>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. 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