Fire Protection Gate Valves: UL Listed & FM Approved
Gate valves used in fire protection systems are held to a different standard than general plumbing valves — UL Listing and FM Approval, higher pressure ratings, and resilient-seated construction built for the reliability a life-safety system demands. The OS&Y vs NRS distinction works the same way as on general-purpose gate valves, so this page focuses on the fire-protection-specific range Jaideo Automation supplies.
Why Fire Protection Valves Need UL/FM Certification
UL Listing and FM Approval mean the valve has been independently tested and certified for fire protection service specifically — confirming it performs reliably under the pressure and reliability demands of a life-safety system. This is a stricter requirement than general water distribution valves typically need to meet.
NewAge 300 PSI Gate Valve Range
Jaideo supplies the NewAge 300 PSI OS&Y Flanged and 300 PSI NRS Flanged gate valves — both UL Listed and FM Approved, sized 2″ to 12″, built in ductile iron (ASTM A536) with an EPDM-coated ductile iron disc and stainless steel stem, and Fusion Bonded Epoxy coated throughout for corrosion resistance.
OS&Y vs NRS for Fire Protection
The same OS&Y vs NRS trade-off applies here as in general gate valve selection — OS&Y keeps the stem visible and rising for at-a-glance confirmation the valve is open, which matters for fire protection isolation valves that must be verifiably open at all times. NRS keeps a more compact footprint where vertical clearance is limited, at the cost of that visual indication.
Also Available at 200 PSI
For lower-pressure applications, Jaideo also supplies 200 PSI rated gate valves in both OS&Y and NRS configurations, across flanged, grooved, and flanged-x-grooved end connections — for example the 200 PSI OS&Y Flanged End, 200 PSI NRS Flanged End, 200 PSI OS&Y Grooved End and 200 PSI NRS Grooved End models.
Where These Are Used
- Sectional isolation valves on fire hydrant risers
- Isolation points on sprinkler system supply mains
- Fire pump suction and discharge isolation
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do fire protection gate valves need UL Listing and FM Approval?
UL Listing and FM Approval confirm the valve has been independently tested and certified for reliable fire protection service, a stricter requirement than general water distribution valves need to meet.
What pressure rating do fire protection gate valves come in?
NewAge fire protection gate valves are available in both 200 PSI and 300 PSI ratings, across OS&Y and NRS designs with flanged, grooved, or flanged-x-grooved end connections.
Where are fire protection gate valves typically installed?
They are typically used as sectional isolation valves on fire hydrant risers, isolation points on sprinkler supply mains, and fire pump suction and discharge isolation.
Related NewAge Fire Fighting Equipment
Isolation valves sit alongside the rest of the fire water system: see our guides to inlet breeching for dry riser connections and water jet monitors for fixed high-flow protection. For quarter-turn isolation, NewAge also supplies the Wafer Type and Grooved Type Butterfly Valve, and hydrant outlets are covered by the Bib Nose Type Landing Valve.