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Begin the approval process by completing the Application for New Products form.
Sep 15, 2023
Update company or contact information, request technical revision to products or request manufacturing location changes by completing the FM Approvals Approved Products/Specification-Tested Revision Request form.
Sep 15, 2023
For customers seeking approval of products designed for use in Hazardous Locations.
Sep 15, 2023
For customers seeking approval of products designed for use in Hazardous Locations.
Sep 12, 2023
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Oct 12, 2022
FM Approvals has been made aware of counterfeit Giacomini S.p.A. firehose nozzles and hose valves (Models A7, A55, and A155) that have been found in the Philippines bearing the FM Approvals certification mark. FM Approvals has neither tested nor certified these products and the identity of the manufacturer is unknown.
Aug 25, 2022
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Aug 17, 2022
FM Approved intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) mitigate the risk of multiple IBCs being involved in a fire.
Apr 07, 2022
FM Approvals has been made aware of an altered FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance (CoC). The document (attached as Figure 1) is an image of the suspect CoC misrepresenting products associated with Hebei Chaoshou Pipe Industry Co., Ltd as FM Approved.
Mar 24, 2022
For customers seeking Functional Safety (SIL) certification of their equipment as per the IEC-61508 standard.
Jan 31, 2022
FM Approvals is accredited or recognized as a test lab, certification agency and/or standards development organization by a number of agencies.
Dec 12, 2021
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Jan 27, 2020
FM Approvals has been made aware of steel pipe sold by the subject company bearing counterfeit FM Approvals markings. None of this pipe is FM Approved and it has not been tested or examined by FM Approvals.
Oct 28, 2019
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Aug 23, 2019
FM Approvals has been made aware of a falsified FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance (CoC). The document (attached as Figure 1) is an image of the falsified CoC misrepresenting HENAN LANPHAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD "Rubber Expansion Joint" as FM Approved. HENAN LANPHAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD has never had a relationship with FM Approvals.
Apr 18, 2019
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Aug 06, 2018
The falsified CoC misrepresents Shenzhen Archung Tecnology Co. Ltd Seismic Sway Brace Components as FM Approved. The products described in the falsified CoC have never been tested or certified as FM Approved.
May 03, 2018
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Jun 28, 2016
Safety issue that under certain conditions may render some American Valve and Hydrant Mfg. Co dry barrel fire hydrants inoperable, potentially limiting the water supply to a sprinkler system.
May 18, 2016
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Feb 18, 2016
FM Approvals has been made aware of a counterfeit fire pump, with a Corcoran Piping Systems nameplate bearing the FM Approvals Mark and ratings that were not FM Approved.
Feb 18, 2016
FM Approvals has been made aware that, in areas where the sprinkler system water supply contains contaminated, corrosive and/or scaling water conditions, the Reliable Model B and BX Deluge and Preaction valves as well as the Model LDX Dry Pipe valve may become restricted preventing proper function of the sprinkler system. Reference attached Technical Bulletin issued by Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Nov 18, 2015
Cooling towers certified by FM Approvals have been rigorously evaluated and found to be a low fire hazard.
Nov 10, 2015
Nov 10, 2015
Through its standards, national and international committees, and intense collaboration with regulators and AHJs, FM Approvals provides customers with real results
Nov 10, 2015
Tools and services to assist with the FM Approvals standards and certification process.
Nov 10, 2015
A Q & A with Tom Lawson and Jon Hall of commercial property insurer FM Global.
Oct 13, 2015
FM Approved industrial fluids represent a low fire hazard and do not require additional automatic sprinkler protection.
Oct 13, 2015
FM Approved lap seam metal roofs are part of a roofing system that has been tested for wind uplift and fire resistance, and proven to perform as specified.
Oct 13, 2015
FM Approvals tests roof-top photovoltaic (PV) systems against wind-blown fire, wind uplift resistance, hail and debris, while ensuring electrical safety and performance.
Oct 13, 2015
FM Approved pipe and duct insulations represent a low fire hazard and do not require automatic sprinkler protection.
Oct 12, 2015
To ensure water mist systems will perform as expected in special operations, FM Approvals uses the most comprehensive water mist standard in the world, incorporating decades of intensive research, actual loss experience and field engineering.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approvals’ audit process helps ensure that FM Approved products continue to meet all the requirements of the test standard or specification.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved Class 1 fire-rated interior walls and ceiling panels reduce the hazard of self-propagating fire spread and potential fire damage within the facility.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved foam fire protection offers better protection against ignitable liquid fires. This is because FM Approvals evaluates both the minimum and maximum application rates for foam extinguishing systems.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved heat detectors are certified to deliver the performance promised by the manufacturer specifications. FM Approvals uses a response time index (RTI) rating system to ensure proper spacing limitations for heat detectors.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and fittings are subjected to more severe performance testing, resulting in enhanced reliability and confidence. FM Approved pipes are the pipe of choice for many horizontal drilling applications.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved low-smoke wall and ceiling panels have been evaluated to provide assurance that they will limit fire propagation and generate significantly less smoke than traditional wall or ceiling panels.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved seismic sway brace assemblies and components undergo rigorous and realistic motion-based cyclic testing that results in enhanced reliability.
Oct 09, 2015
FM Approved spray fire shields have undergone extensive testing that assures the highest level of performance in real-world conditions.
Oct 09, 2015
Testing and certification ensures that a product will work and perform as intended.
Aug 25, 2015
Aug 25, 2015
FM Approvals and FM Global participate in the United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
Aug 25, 2015
Enhancements increase efficiency and streamline project management.
Aug 25, 2015
The new FM Approvals site delivers on its promise to improve the user experience
Aug 25, 2015
News and events from around the world.
Aug 21, 2015
Always vigilant and always watching, FM Approved video image fire and smoke detectors perform real-time analysis of video images representative of smoke and fire within the viewing area covered by the video camera to alert the end user of a potential critical condition.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved combustion safeguards are intended to mitigate potential failures including ignition, liquid levels falling below the minimum, and excess temperatures.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved signaling equipment will let the end user know when something is going awry.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved flame detectors are evaluated to detect the radiant energy from a fire.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved gas detection control units and panels are available in a wide variety of sizes and contain a wide variety of capabilities.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved detectors have specified hazardous location suitability.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved detectors measure the presence of flammable vapors and gases and warn when the concentrations in air approach the explosive range.
Jul 14, 2015
Off road vehicle suppression systems that are certified by FM Approvals have passed demanding tests to prove that they can survive the challenging working environments of heavy duty equipment.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved ducts and pipe and duct insulation provide the end user with the confidence that the fire will not significantly propagate.
Jul 14, 2015
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved portable extinguishers attack a fire with equipment that has demonstrated its superior performance abilities.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved fire pump packages are tested to a demanding set of criteria to verify when the need for water occurs, the fire pump set delivers the required water for the duration of the event.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved diesel engine drivers have successfully completed a robust set of criteria to ensure that when called upon, they will start, continue to run and supply power to the pump for the duration of the event.
Jul 14, 2015
Fire pumps that are FM Approved provide reliable performance at the critical stage of an incident. FM Approved means that the pump will meet its performance parameters and maintain them to continue to supply water for the duration of the fire.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved fire pump controllers wait night and day to get the signal and start the fire protection process.
Jul 14, 2015
Use of FM Approved fluids and FM Approved ignitable liquids equipment can reduce the fire size and growth rate.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) mitigate the risk of multiple IBCs being involved in a fire.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved flood mitigation barriers have been evaluated for their ability to control riverine or rainfall related flood conditions.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved flood mitigation backwater valves will hold back the water and keep the building from flooding from the inside out.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approvals certifies a number of products classified as building materials or related components. Products without a specific web page are listed here.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approvals certifies a number of products classified as fire protection or related components. Products without a specific web page are listed here.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved pipe, fittings and couplings will function as intended when called upon to do so.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved above ground pipe, fittings and couplings have been evaluated to a rigorous set of criteria to be certain that when the time comes to function, the components do exactly what they are expected to do. rated working pressure for all of these products is 175 psi (1205 kPa).
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved below ground components have successfully completed a rigorous test program to verify that they will continue to successfully perform when the time comes.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved automatic sprinklers offer the complete range of all sprinkler characteristics needed to properly design a sprinkler system.
Jul 14, 2015
The use of FM Approved components throughout a sprinkler system is intended to result in a dependable and reliable fire protection system that is up to the task when the fire occurs.
Jul 14, 2015
FM Approved fire protection valves have been vigorously evaluated to for reliability throughout the valve’s service life.
Jul 13, 2015
An FM Approved explosion suppression system verifies for the end user that the explosion suppression system is prepared at all times to function as expected in a matter of milliseconds.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved signaling equipment will let the end user know when something is going awry.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved heat detectors are classified depending upon their capabilities—whether they respond to a specific temperature or the rate that the temperature is increasing. FM Approvals also evaluates heat detectors to ascertain their response time.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved smoke actuated devices respond to airborne particulate products of combustion. Smoke detectors that are certified by FM Approvals provide the end user with the confidence to know that the smoke will be detected.
Jul 13, 2015
Ducts that are certified by FM Approvals limit that path and challenge the fire spread.
Jul 13, 2015
Pipe and duct insulation that has been certified by FM Approvals safeguards against fire significant propagation of fire beyond the area of origin.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved explosion suppression systems are prepared at all times to function as expected in a matter of milliseconds.
Jul 13, 2015
An FM Approved fire extinguishing system will successfully perform as designed when trouble occurs.
Jul 13, 2015
Carbon dioxide (CO2) systems that are certified by FM Approvals are ready to activate and attack fires at a moment’s notice.
Jul 13, 2015
Deluge and preaction systems which are certified by FM Approvals have been tested to verify that they will successfully function when required.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved dry chemical systems have been evaluated to determine their functionality should they be called upon to do, so, giving the end user the confidence in the manufacturer’s product.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved explosion suppression systems are prepared at all times to function as expected in a matter of milliseconds.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved foam extinguishing systems are special protection systems designed to limit fire damage in an ignitable liquid occupancy or as an alternative to providing an emergency drainage system.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved off road vehicle suppression systems have passed demanding tests to prove that they can survive the challenging working environments of heavy duty equipment.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved water mist systems have undergone full-scale fire testing for specific applications, as well as component-by-component evaluations to verify successful performance when needed.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved fluids are more difficult to ignite and produce significantly lower heat release rates than traditional fluids used in similar applications.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved transformer fluids are less-ignitable or non-flammable, providing a safer alternative to traditional transformer fluids and minimizing the potential resulting damage from a fire.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved flood mitigation pumps are tested to verify that they will operate for prolonged periods of time to make certain that the water is removed from the building.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved opening barriers have been evaluated for their ability to control riverine or rainfall related flood conditions in full scale assembly testing, including leakage at various water levels and resistance to debris impact.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved temporary perimeter barriers have been evaluated for their ability to control riverine- or rainfall-related flood conditions in full-scale assembly testing.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved welding blankets, curtains and pads are designed by their manufacturers to be heat-resistant fabrics designed to be used when combustible materials cannot be moved a safe distance away from hot work operations.
Jul 13, 2015
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved nozzles have been robustly evaluated to verify that they are up to the challenge when the fire breaks out.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved automatic sprinklers offer the complete range of all sprinkler characteristics needed to properly design a sprinkler system.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved fire water storage tanks provide a reliable repository for the water for the fire protection system.
Jul 13, 2015
FM Approved water mist systems have undergone full-scale fire testing for specific applications as well as component-by-component evaluations to verify successful performance when needed.
Jun 24, 2015
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals’ rich history of loss prevention testing spans over a century. Our impressive timeline highlights turning points throughout the years.
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals rigorously tests products at the FM Global Research Campus, home to state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. Each laboratory focuses on a unique aspect of property loss prevention.
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals is an ATEX-notified body within the European Union and can undertake the assessment, testing and certification of your products against the standards under the ATEX equipment directive.
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as a testing and certification organization.
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals is accredited as a notified body to test and certify products under the European Union Construction Products Regulations (CPR).
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals' functional safety certification underscores your product's quality and reliability, signifies that
your safety-related product or system meets the stringent requirements of national and international
standards and gives your customers the assurance they need to make an informed purchasing decision.
Jun 20, 2015
The FM Approvals Private Labeling/Trade Agent process enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of FM Approved products to enter into a private label agreement with someone else and retain the FM Approvals' certification.
Jun 20, 2015
The specification-testing program tests a product for a single performance characteristic to a standardized industry test. The results may be used by authorities having jurisdiction to confirm compliance to a recognized standard.
Jun 20, 2015
To maintain the highest of standards and utmost technical integrity, FM Approvals employs strict usage guidelines for the FM APPROVED mark.
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals diligently pursues counterfeiting and other misuses of our certification marks whenever they are brought to our attention in order to preserve the integrity of the FM Aprovals’ certification mark and FM Approved products.
Jun 20, 2015
Understanding how and when our certification marks are used is essential for manufacturers whose products and services are FM Approved, the end user community, regulators and other stakeholders.
Jun 20, 2015
FM Approvals conducts surveillance audits throughout the world to validate ongoing compliance of FM Approved products.
Jun 20, 2015
Want to retain FM Approvals certification as you enter into a private label agreement with someone else? The Private Labeling/Trade Agent/Distributor agreement process is straightforward and efficient and can help you meet this goal.
Jun 19, 2015
FM Approvals is a third-party global testing laboratory and certification agency. We test and certify products and services that meet our rigorous property loss prevention standards for use in commercial and industrial facilities.
Jun 19, 2015
Our leadership team has over 400 years of experience in product testing and certification, as well as property loss prevention.
Jun 19, 2015
Your product may become FM Approved following our five-step process. It’s straightforward and efficient and, if Approved, may differentiate your product in the global marketplace.
Jun 09, 2015
FM Approvals has been made aware of the existence of an indicating butterfly valve produced to resemble a similar FM Approved valve made by Fivalco. The counterfeit valve includes the FM Approvals marking, but is NOT FM Approved.
Jan 30, 2015
Any FM Approved Reddy-Buffaloes Pump Inc. pump sets that are in service with the usage of an all-elastomeric power coupling should be considered non-FM Approved.
Jan 12, 2015
FM Approvals has been made aware of a falsified FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance (CoC) in Mexico, misrepresenting various models of Reddy-Buffaloes centrifugal, horizontal split case fire pumps with carbon steel casings as FM Approved.
Oct 22, 2014
FM Approvals has been notified of a potential issue with Badger® Pre-Engineered Industry Guard™ dry chemical systems.
Oct 22, 2014
FM Approvals has been notified of a potential issue with Kidde Pre-Engineered Industrial and Vehicle Suppression Systems.
Sep 09, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of automatic fire sprinklers, bearing the marking “VIKING,” found in Malaysia bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark. FM Approvals has neither tested nor certified this product.
Aug 07, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a counterfeit Certificate of Registration that identifies a scope of registration for automatic sprinkler products to be manufactured for Xiamen Kyrain Safety Machinery Co., Ltd.
Aug 07, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a falsified FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance (CoC), misrepresenting flexible sprinkler hose models manufactured by Hangzhou Ehase-Flex Co., Ltd. as FM Approved.
Jul 25, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a falsified FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance (CoC) misrepresenting Hydrocore High Pressure Water Mist Systems Protection of 260m3 Machinery and Turbine in Enclosures Application as FM Approved.
Jun 25, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of Tyco automatic fire sprinklers found in Vietnam bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jun 03, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of Angus automatic fire sprinklers found in Lithuania bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jun 03, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Kenwood model TK-3170 Land Mobile Radio found in Mexico bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Apr 28, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a pressure reducing angle hose valve found in Colombia, South America bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Apr 28, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a VAF Manufacturing Certificate of Compliance found in Vietnam bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Mar 24, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Starkin fire hose bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Mar 24, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of Tyco automatic fire sprinklers found in India bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Mar 05, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Hochiki America Corporation Conventional Photoelectric Smoke Detector found in Egypt bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Feb 27, 2014
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. indicating butterfly valve bearing an “FM Approval – Pending” mark.
Dec 16, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of Eagle International report cover page found in China and India bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Nov 26, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Nanjing Fire Protection Tech Certificate of Compliance found in the Middle East and South America bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Nov 20, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a VIA Tech indicating butterfly valve bearing an “FM Approval – Pending” mark.
Nov 05, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with a Victaulic Dry Pipe Valve.
Oct 02, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a potential safety concern involving Malvern Instruments Insitec X Systems.
Jul 17, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of Kingflex duct and pipe insulation found in China bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jun 21, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Nanjing Fire Protection Tech Certificate of Registration found in China bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jun 21, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of Tough Casting ductile iron castings found in India bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
May 24, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with a Cummins diesel engine pump driver.
Mar 21, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of Tyco automatic fire sprinklers found in Turkey bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Mar 07, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with System Sensor smoke detectors.
Jan 08, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of an Antincendi foam extinguishing system bladder tank found in Turkey bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jan 08, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of a pipe hanger bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jan 04, 2013
FM Approvals has been made aware of Det-Tronics smoke detectors bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Sep 20, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with a Chemetron Fire Systems carbon dioxide system discharge hose.
Jul 27, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of a Globe automatic fire sprinkler bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jul 19, 2012
FM Approvals: Performance Related Concern with American Valve and Hydrant Dry Barrel Hydrants.
Jul 09, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of Eastern Polymer pipe and sheet insulation found in China bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jun 27, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with Gems 3100 Pressure Transducers.
Jun 19, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of Fujian automatic fire sprinklers bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Jun 19, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of Weifang Gaobiao Metal Products ductile iron couplings and fittings bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Feb 28, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with Gems 3100 Pressure Transducers.
Feb 09, 2012
FM Approvals has been made aware of a performance related concern with Tyco pressure relief valves found in Europe.
Dec 01, 2011
FM Approvals has been made aware of a FIREX automatic sprinklers found in the Middle East bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
May 18, 2011
FM Approvals has been made aware of Reliable automatic sprinklers bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark.
Mar 26, 2010
FM Approvals has been made aware that Steel Fire Equipment Ltd’s FM Approved Model T-8185NT fire hose is not in compliance.
Jan 18, 2010
FM Approvals has been made aware of the discovery of two counterfeit valves manufactured to resemble Giacomini products.
Aug 20, 2009
FM Approvals has recently learned that two models of Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation (Globe) automatic fire sprinklers have been counterfeited and distributed in the North Africa/Middle East market.
Nov 20, 2008
Clarke UK Ltd, which prepares diesel engines for use on sprinkler pumps, indicates there is a possible latent manufacturing defect in John Deere 4045TF 4 cylinder turbo charged diesel engines.
Jun 03, 2008
FM Approvals has recently learned that several models of Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation (Globe) automatic fire sprinklers have been counterfeited and distributed in the Middle East market. The counterfeit sprinklers were all found in Kuwait.
Dec 14, 2007
FM Approvals has recently learned that Anber Globe SA’s Model GE5651 automatic fire sprinkler has been counterfeited and distributed in the Asia market.