scope:

This standard encompasses the design and performance requirements for fire service meters intended for use where full registration metering devices on public water connections are required.

Other types and sizes, including metric sizes, of fire service meters may be FM Approved if they meet the requirements and intent of this standard. Fire service meters of unusual design may be subjected to special tests to determine their suitability.

Purpose

This standard states Approval criteria for fire service meters for use in automatic fire protection systems. Meters addressed in this standard are used in aboveground installations as well as pits and vaults which maybe below grade.

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 surveillance audit program.