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

ValveAtlas supplies UL Listed and FM Approved wet alarm valves to fire protection contractors, sprinkler subcontractors and EPC firms on Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton and Greater Boston metro projects. 2-day truck freight from Toronto HQ, BFD-accepted UL/FM dual-listed valves, and full technical support for 780 CMR Chapter 9 submittals.

This page is the technical reference for Boston specifying engineers selecting wet alarm valves, retard chambers, trim assemblies and pressure switches on wet pipe sprinkler systems governed by 780 CMR Chapter 9, BFD Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72.

Wet alarm valve range for Boston projects

Type	UNIVAL SKU	End connection	Pressure class	Listings	Sizes	Typical Boston application
Wet alarm valve 300 psi	UVW-1511-300	Grooved AWWA C606	300 psi CWP	UL 193, FM Class 1011	2″ to 8″	Wet pipe sprinkler riser on Back Bay, Seaport and Cambridge high-rise
Wet alarm valve 175 psi	UVW-1511-175	Grooved AWWA C606	175 psi CWP	UL 193, FM	2″ to 8″	Standard-height Boston commercial
Retard chamber	UVW-RC-30	1/2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL/FM	30 sec retard	Water hammer suppression on Boston systems
Pressure switch	UVW-PS-DPDT	1/2″ NPT	300 psi CWP	UL 753	DPDT 10A 125 VAC	Waterflow alarm signal to Boston fire alarm 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 Boston contractors choose ValveAtlas

BFD acceptance. Every UVW-series valve is UL/FM dual-listed, meeting Boston Fire Department acceptance criteria. UL 193 and FM Class 1011 certificates provided with every shipment for BFD field inspection.

Complete trim package. 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.

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.

2-day truck freight from Toronto. Toronto HQ warehouse holds UVW-1511-300 in 4″ and 6″ for 2-day freight to Boston metro via Pitt Ohio or Ward Transport.

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 Back Bay, Seaport and Cambridge projects without redesign.

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 sprinkler components. UVW-1511-300 meets UL 193 and FM Class 1011 listing requirements.

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 manufacturer certification.

Longwood Medical Area. Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women’s, Dana-Farber and Boston Children’s expansion projects standardize on UL/FM listed wet alarm valves for sprinkler risers. UNIVAL acceptance on Longwood Medical bid packages.

Harvard, MIT and Boston University campus. Harvard Business School, MIT Kendall Square, Boston University and Boston College construction specifies UL/FM listed wet alarm valves for laboratory, classroom and dormitory fire protection. ValveAtlas supports campus submittals with UL/FM certificates.

Viking, Reliable and Tyco substitution for Boston 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.

Globe GL-300 wet alarm. Substitute UVW-1511-300.

Boston-specific delivery logistics

Back Bay and Seaport District. Pru, Hancock Tower, South Station Tower, 121 Seaport and One Boston Wharf Road — bulk UVW-1511 orders staged for rooftop hoist or elevator delivery. Coordination with building logistics for narrow-street unloading.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions (Boston)

Is UNIVAL accepted by BFD? Yes. UNIVAL UVW-series wet alarm valves are UL/FM dual-listed. UL 193 and FM Class 1011 certificates provided for every shipment; BFD inspectors accept at final inspection.

What documentation is required for 780 CMR submittal? UL certificate (UL 193), FM certificate (FM Class 1011), manufacturer’s installation instructions, hydrostatic test records, and engineer acceptance letter. ValveAtlas provides complete 780 CMR-ready submittal packages with each quote.

Does UNIVAL meet seismic design for Boston? Yes. UVW-1511-300 grooved end connection provides seismic deflection per FM 1-17 (Earthquake Protection of Sprinkler Systems). Massachusetts 780 CMR Chapter 16 seismic provisions accept UL/FM listed flexible connections for sprinkler system seismic bracing.

What is delivery time to Boston? Standard stock items ship from Toronto HQ within 2 business days to Boston metro. Same-day local Boston delivery available on emergency replacements via dedicated ground freight partners.

How do I substitute Viking on a Viking-specified Boston project? Submit substitution letter with UL/FM certificates, product data sheet and dimensional drawings showing UVW-1511-300 interchangeability. Engineer-of-record approval and BFD acceptance follows.

Contact ValveAtlas for Boston wet alarm valve quotation

For wet alarm valve quotations, Viking, Reliable or Tyco substitution submittals for BFD approval, or 780 CMR Chapter 9 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.