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Is a FireFlex TOTALPAC®3 Integrated Fire Protection System listed or approved for use in New York, and what should an AHJ verify?

A FireFlex TOTALPAC®3 Integrated Fire Protection System may be cULus Listed, FM Approved, and in some configurations associated with NYC approval, but the AHJ should verify the exact configuration, release method, and system type against the submitted certificates and manufacturer documents.

Yes, many FireFlex TOTALPAC®3 Integrated Fire Protection System configurations are documented as cULus Listed and FM Approved, and FireFlex also publishes an NYC Certificate of Approval reference for certain configurations. The key AHJ step is to verify that the exact submitted system type and release arrangement match the certificate scope, not just the product family name.

Why it matters to an AHJ

Listing and approval documents define the scope that was evaluated by the testing or approval body. For New York plan review, inspection, and final acceptance, that matters because a valid certificate for one configuration does not automatically validate every other trim, release mode, cabinet option, or field modification.

What the requirement / listing / document means

For TOTALPAC®3, FireFlex publishes that:

  • “The TOTALPAC® 3 units are cULus and FM Approved.”
  • FireFlex also provides certificate references for cULus, CAN-UL, FM, and NYC on its product page.
  • A TOTALPAC®3 dry pipe datasheet states: “cULus Listed & FM Approved as an assembled unit.”

That means the assembled unit was evaluated as a package, within the limits shown in the approval and product documentation.

When to choose, request, verify, or reject it

Choose or request it when the submitted design clearly identifies:

  • System type: wet, dry, deluge, preaction, or other approved arrangement
  • Release method: electric, pneumatic, SUREFIRE®, FireCycle® III, or other listed arrangement
  • Exact model and trim details
  • Supporting certificate package

Verify it when:

  • The submittal includes a certificate but not the exact configuration
  • The installer proposes substitutions to control panel, releasing method, or trim
  • The project is in NYC and the design team relies on NYC acceptance language

Reject or hold for clarification when:

  • The submittal only says “FireFlex cabinet” without exact configuration
  • The certificate scope does not clearly cover the submitted system type
  • The field-installed components differ from the evaluated assembly
  • The AHJ cannot trace the unit to a serial number, datasheet, or approved configuration
What to review in submitted documents or field conditions

Review the following:

  • Product datasheet for the exact TOTALPAC®3 configuration
  • Current listing and approval certificates
  • Sequence of operation
  • Hydraulic calculations, where applicable
  • Trim diagram and control panel arrangement
  • Serial number or model identification
  • Any NYC-specific approval documentation referenced by the design team
  • Any proposed deviations from factory configuration

For NYC projects, confirm whether the exact configuration relied upon by the permit set is actually covered by the NYC documentation and whether any FDNY filing or acceptance expectation applies. For projects elsewhere in New York, confirm the adopted code path and local enforcement expectations.

Short FAQ

Does a TOTALPAC®3 family certificate cover every option automatically?
No. AHJs should verify the exact system type, release arrangement, and options.

Is FM approval the same as NYC approval?
No. FM approval and NYC acceptance are different authorities and should be reviewed separately.

Can a field substitution preserve the original listing automatically?
Not necessarily. Substitutions may require manufacturer confirmation and AHJ review.

Relevant FireFlex sources

FireFlex identifies certificate references for TOTALPAC®3, including UL, ULC, FM, and NYC approval certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the submittal shows only a generic product page?
Request the exact datasheet and certificates for the submitted configuration.

Should the AHJ rely on catalog language alone?
No. Final acceptance should rely on the complete submittal package and applicable approval documents.