FM 1120,30 : 1997
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FIRE SERVICES WATER CONTROL VALVES (OS & Y AND NRS TYPE GATE VALVES)
12-01-2013
I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Basis For Requirements
1.4 Basis for FM Approval
1.5 Basis for Continued Approval
1.6 Effective Date
1.7 System of Units
1.8 Applicable Documents
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Product Information
2.2 Approval Application Requirements
2.3 Sample Requirements for an Approval Examination
III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Review of Documentation
3.2 Physical or Structural Features
3.3 Markings
3.4 Installation Instructions
IV. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Hydrostatic Strength
4.2 Stem Seal
4.3 Packing Replacement
4.4 Friction Loss Determination
4.5 Bonding Adequacy
4.6 Water Absorption
4.7 Aging
4.8 Corrosion Protection Coating
4.9 Resilient Seat Leakage
4.10 Metal Seat Leakage Test
4.11 Operating Mechanism
4.12 Indicator Post Flange
4.13 Handle Strength (OS&Y Gate Valves Only)
4.14 Gate Strength
4.15 Additional Tests
V. OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Demonstrated Quality Control Program
5.2 Facilities and Procedures Audit (F&PA)
5.3 Manufacturer's Responsibilities
5.4 Manufacturing and Production Tests
APPENDIX A: UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS
APPENDIX B: APPROVAL MARKS
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