Approvalguide.com is the best resource for FM approved items. FM will want FM approved equipment if that class of equipment is available as FM approved, not all types of equipment have FM approval standards so it's best to look on the site and see if its there. Keep in mind, FM approval is a best practice encouraged by FM, but at the end of the day FMs enforcement mechanism is really insurance rates or denial of coverage, if using something FM approved creates an undue burden or can't be done your customer generally can just ignore the recommendation, I would always encourage them to have the conversation to understand what failure to comply would mean, but frequently it means nothing other than FM noting they didn't like it on a plan review. I don't think FM approval is bad or costs that much, but people get very hung up on it when frankly FM generally isn't that bad about it as long as you generally try to provide products they approve.
Mike Morey CFPS 3229 * NICET S.E.T. 123677 Project Manager * Fire Protection Group Shambaugh & Son, LP an EMCOR Company 7614 Opportunity Drive * Fort Wayne, IN * 46825 direct 260.487.7824 / cell 260.417.0625 / fax 260.487.7991 email [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Luis Perea via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:06 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Luis Perea <[email protected]> Subject: Hose reel FM Approval BE ADVISED - This email originated outside EMCOR. For the fire protection system based on FM, I can't find in FM if the hose reels, hose cabinets and accessories related to the hose system (apart from the valves) needs to have FM Approvals or just UL. Does anyone know if its mandatory? _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org__;!!FaxH778!IEqaG0N5OqMb5aWoAm9viQg4fONMpRsQPyXOnFfWDwEkASV82-1cpV68WqNjSKE_$ This message is for the named person's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
