Is TOTALPAC 3 compliant with cULus, CAN/UL, and FM requirements?
TOTALPAC 3 Integrated Fire Protection System configurations are available with cULus, CAN/UL, and FM approvals, but the exact approval depends on the system type. Always match the project specification to the exact configuration.
Yes—many TOTALPAC 3 Integrated Fire Protection System configurations are cULus listed and FM approved, but approval is configuration-specific.
What this means
For customers, the key point is simple: do not assume every release method and every system style carries the same listing. The compliance path depends on whether you are selecting preaction, deluge, dry pipe, HP dry pipe, or wet pipe.
What the approvals mean
cULus / CAN/UL
Choose this when the project requires UL recognition in the U.S. and/or Canadian acceptance through ULC-related listing paths.
FM Approval
Choose this when the owner, insurer, or specification requires FM approved equipment, especially in industrial or highly protected risks.
When to choose it
- Choose TOTALPAC 3 preaction when the project requires a listed preaction Integrated Fire Protection System with cULus and FM acceptance.
- Choose TOTALPAC 3 deluge when an open-nozzle or rapid water application system is required and FM/cULus compliance is needed.
- Choose TOTALPAC 3 dry pipe when the area is subject to freezing and the specification permits the available approval basis for that dry configuration.
- Choose HP dry pipe when higher working pressure and listed/approved assembled-unit compliance are required.
Important compliance note
Approval must be checked by exact model. FireFlex documentation indicates:
- Preaction: cULus, FM
- Deluge: cULus, FM
- Dry Pipe: FM
- Dry Pipe (HP): cULus and FM
- Wet Pipe: cULus and FM
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every TOTALPAC 3 configuration have the same approvals?
No. Approval varies by system type and release arrangement.
If my spec says FM approved, is any TOTALPAC 3 acceptable?
No. The selected configuration must specifically carry FM approval.
If my project is in Canada, should I verify CAN/UL or ULC acceptance?
Yes. Canadian projects should confirm the exact listing path required by the specification and AHJ.
Where can I verify certificates?
Use the published certificates and product page:
Technical references used
TOTALPAC 3 product page and TOTALPAC 3 datasheets including preaction, deluge, dry pipe, HP dry pipe, and wet pipe documentation.