scope:

This standard sets performance requirements for the ability of the self-closing faucet to dispense fluids and maintain closure of a steel drum of flammable liquid during a fire exposure.

Purpose

This standard states Approval requirements for self-closing faucets commonly used for dispensing flammable liquids from 10 gal (38 L) to 55 gal. (208 L) steel drums. The faucet is attached to the threaded connection in the drum head, the faucet/drum assembly is used in a horizontal position.

An FM Approved self-closing faucet shall successfully pass a fire exposure test of 30 minutes, a flame arrester test, thread torque test, tilt test and an operational test of 20,000 cycles.

Approval is based on satisfactory evaluation of the product and the manufacturer in two major areas:

- Examinations and tests on production samples are performed to evaluate (1) the suitability of the product, (2) the proper operation and performance of the product as specified by the manufacturer and required by FM Approvals, and as far as practical in a laboratory, (3) the durability and reliability of the product.

- Satisfactory field experience is the final test of FM Approval. Unsatisfactory field experience may result in withdrawal of FM Approval.

Approval criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a follow-up program.