FM Standards

This standard applies to panels for use in data processing center hot and cold aisle containment systems. Panels evaluated by this standard are considered FM Approved with an unlimited height rating and may function as both wall and ceiling panels used in data processing center hot and cold...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for pipe rehabilitation systems for use in underground fire service water mains. Rehabilitation may be considered for all pipe sizes within the size ranges addressed in the FM Approval Standards outlined in Section 1.2.2....

This standard applies to any spot type smoke and beam type detector intended to be employed in indoor locations in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, and ANSI/UL 268. This standard applies to any duct type smoke detector intended to be employed in indoor locations in accordance...

HDME includes a large range of sizes and complexity. The smallest examples may carry a single operator and have an open cockpit. These include such types as front-end loaders, haulage trucks, and logging vehicles. The largest include mining equipment that may have several floors, a multiplicity of...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for diesel fuel maintenance systems. Fuel filtration and fuel polishing systems may be evaluated using this standard. Mobile filtration systems are not included within the scope of this standard. There is no size requirement...

This standard is used in conjunction with the following other standards and standards listed in Paragraph 2.3: Note: In the event of a conflict between the requirements of this general standard and one of the following specific standards, the requirements of the specific standard shall take...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for plastic pipe and fittings in light hazard occupancies for use in automatic wet sprinkler fire protection systems. The intent is to determine: • That specific pipe and fittings are capable of maintaining sprinkler system integrity...

This standard encompasses the design requirements, performance requirements, methods of test, and marking requirements for fusible element and glass bulb sprinklers in the following product categories and class numbers: Other types of automatic sprinklers may be FM Approved if they meet the...

This standard contains the basic requirements for the construction and testing of Electrostatic Finishing Equipment. This standard does not include powder applicators that function using the principles of triboelectric charging of the powder particles. The requirements of this standard apply to the...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for vertical shaft, turbine type, centrifugal fire pumps for use in fire protection systems. Approval is limited to vertical shaft, turbine type, centrifugal fire pumps which have a minimum rated pressure of 40 psi (275 kPa). In...

This standard encompasses the design requirements, performance requirements, methods of test, and marking requirements for fusible element and glass bulb quick response ceiling level storage sprinklers (herein also referred to simply as "sprinklers") in the following product categories and class...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for rotary gear type, positive displacement fire pumps for use in fire protection systems. Approval is limited to such pumps which have a rated pressure of a minimum of 40 psi (2.75 bar). In cases where metric size pumps are to be...

This standard applies to the fire performance requirements for insulated wall curtain products for use in facilities protected in accordance with FM Global Data Sheets. These products shall not be installed against a substrate. These products shall be FM Approved with specific height...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for controllers for electric motor driven and diesel engine driven fire pumps used in fire pump service that are designed and installed in accordance with the applicable documents listed in Section 1.8 and the FM Global...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for diesel engines used in fire pump service that are designed and installed in accordance with FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets. This Standard does not address National or Local Codes which require specific...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for vertical shaft, turbine type, barrel centrifugal fire pumps for use in fire protection systems. Approval is limited to vertical shaft, turbine type, barrel centrifugal fire pumps that have a minimum rated discharge pressure of at...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for NPS (Nominal Pipe Size) 4 inch through 36 inch nominal size FRC pipe and fittings for use in underground fire service mains, other sizes may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In cases where metric sized FRC pipe and fittings...

This standard applies to all rigid photovoltaic module systems intended to be 1) mechanically fastened through or attached to an FM Approved single-ply, polymer-modified bitumen sheet, built-up roof, liquid applied roof cover or steep slope roof (mechanically attached only), 2) mechanically...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for horizontal (axial) or vertical (radial), split-case type, centrifugal fire pumps for use in fire protection systems. Approval is limited to horizontal (axial) or vertical (radial), split-case type, centrifugal pumps which have a...

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for multi stage, multi outlet type centrifugal fire pumps for use in fire protection systems. Approval is limited to pumps which have a rated pressure of at least 40 psi (275 kPa). In cases where metric sized centrifugal fire pumps...