The United States is the market where a good European test report is worth the least. Different standards, different listings, and a different person saying yes.
What United States asks for
There is no single national approval mark. Fire products are normally specified by a UL or FM listing, tested to US standards such as ASTM E814 or UL 1479 rather than the EN series. The listing names the exact tested assembly. Final acceptance sits with the local authority having jurisdiction on that project.
| What applies | Product listings, not a national mark |
|---|---|
| Who lists | UL, FM Approvals and similar bodies |
| Typical firestop standards | ASTM E814 and UL 1479 |
| Model codes | IBC and IFC, adopted state by state |
| Who decides on site | The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) |
They test different things in different ways. Budget for US testing if the market matters.
Down to the pipe, the sleeve and the joint width. Detail matters more here.
What is accepted in one state may not be in the next. Check the project, not the country.
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