FM Global should be involved with your changes as early as possible. Bringing in FM Global even at the conceptual planning stages can pay dividends in the long run. Identifying loss prevention concerns at the early stages of a project enables you to incorporate them in your design and to budget them in your cost estimates. Alternative methods of protection are much easier to explore in the conceptual stage than during construction and will help ensure you maintain the highest level of protection that is the most economical.

Process

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Review FM Global Data Sheets for initial loss prevention guidance or reach out to the FM Global Field Engineer or Account Engineer.

Can Be Submitted for Quick Review

• Relocations of Sprinkler Heads
• Send Cut Sheets of Sprinkler Heads/ and Piping
• If using flex head supply hydraulic calcs.
• Minor Roof Repairs – Larger than 500 sq. ft.
• Fire Alarm Installations

Ensure the use of FM Approved Parts. A list of approved parts is available ay approvalguide.com.

Use FM Global Plan Review Guidelines to determine specific items that should be submitted as part of the review package.

Must Submit for Full Review

• New Build
• Gut Renovations
• Changes in Occupancy
• Roof Replacement or New Roof Installation
• New Sprinkler System Installation or Major Modification of Existing Sprinkler (Requiring new Hydraulic Calculations)
• Changes/Additions to Fuel Fired Equipment (Boilers, Ovens, & Furnaces)
• Diesel Fuel tanks & piping systems
• Any projects completing a Recommendation on the FM Global Risk Report
• Any Power Generation changes
• Fire Pump installation/Changes
• Installation or Modification of Dust Collectors
• Installation of Solar Panels
• Any Projects Using Plastics in Construction Using One of the following Building Components: FRP Panels, Rigid PVC Panels, Metal-Faced, Foam-Plastic Sandwich Panels with Polyurethane or Polyisocyanurate insulation, EPS Sandwich Panels, Plastic Skylights/Roof lights and Wall Light Brands, Spray-Applied Polyurethane

Do Not Submit for Review

• Cosmetic Changes
• Relocation of Walls
• Changes to Lighting
• Changes to Landscaping
• Changes to Life Safety Equipment like (fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc.)

Email to FM Global Plan Review

• Be sure to include a brief project scope, site address, index number, and contact name for the project.
• Please copy the local FM Global engineer.

Automatic Sprinklers

Provide:

• Prints of the proposed automatic sprinkler system
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Product Specifications (sprinkler heads/piping/valves/peripheral equipment)
• Water supply test data within 1 year
• Occupancy Details – In order to review submitted plans to ensure adequate protection, accurate occupancy details must be provided. These include, but are not limited to materials being stored and storage height. This is also critical for occupancy changes such as converting offices to lab space.
• The Contractor’s Materials and Test Certificate Form No. 85 should be completed by the installing contractor for all installations and submitted to FM Global.

Roofing

Provide:

• Structural Prints
  These should include information such as drawings of the roof installation, flashing installation, and roof design load (both live and dead load).
• Roof Drainage System
  Drawings should show drain sizes, locations with respect to building columns, and the number of drains to be installed. Roof drainage calculations should be submitted proving that the design drainage is adequate for the anticipated rainfall intensity. (reference FM Global Data Sheet 1-54)
• Snow Loading Calculations
  Snow loading potentials may exist. When applicable, these should be submitted to ensure that the average snow load due to an unbalanced snow load does not exceed the design live load of the roof. (reference FM Global Data Sheet 1-54)
• Roof Specifications and Roof Nav Assembly Number
  FM Global Form 2688 “Application for Acceptance of Roofing Systems” should be completed for each type of roof covering system for each building. RoofNav is recommended for the selection of FM Approved roof assemblies. Contractors can find out more information at www.roofnav.com. Criterion for roof Securement can be found in FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29 Roof Deck Securement and Above Deck Roof Components.
• Wind Uplift Rating
  The uplift rating of the roofing system should be specified to ensure that it is properly designed to withstand the anticipated uplift pressures.
• Specific Flashing Details
  Roof edge flashing should be an FM Approved flashing assembly with the proper minimum wind rating. Design and install in accordance with FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-49.

Construction

Provide:

• Site Plans
  These should include finished floor elevations, finished grading elevations, and details on additions and modifications to the yard mains, control valves and fire hydrants.
• Construction Drawings
  Along with these basic construction details, these should include finished roof elevations of both new and any adjacent, existing buildings. For “pre- engineered” metal buildings (reference FM Global Data Sheet 1- 31), complete construction drawings and roof load calculations are required for a thorough review.
• Specific Exposures
  For areas requiring specialized construction, technically complete drawings and calculations should be submitted.
• Materials Used
  Use noncombustible materials (FM Approved or listed by UL or other recognized testing laboratory) for all suspended ceilings, supports and pipe and duct insulation (including adhesives). All filters should be UL Class 1, or equivalent. Keep all concealed spaces free of combustibles. Any new existing ceiling tiles, sounds attenuation blankets, HVAC duct insulation or building insulation should be made of FM Approved Materials, or non combustible materials. It is also acceptable to use non-plastic materials which have been tested to ASTM E-84 and have shown a flame spread rating of 25 or less.

Fire Pump

Provide:

• Prints of the fire pump/booster pump installation.
• Manufacturer’s Specifications & Cut Sheets for the fire pump, driver, controller, etc.
• Pump Curve: Manufacturer’s Certified Bench Curve for the pump.
• Pump House Design & Layout information
• One-Line Electrical Diagram showing the electric feed arrangement to the pump.
• Installation of the fire pump/booster pump should be in accordance with FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 3-7 Fire Protection Pumps.
• Confirmation that emergency power is being supplied to jockey/booster pumps

Special Protection

Provide:

• System Prints
• Calculations: The contractor’s or installer’s calculations are needed to show that the required concentrations or densities, and durations are available from the special protection system.
• Manufacturer’s Equipment Specifications
• Occupancy Details
• Satisfactory completion and submittal of the Contractor’s Application for Acceptance for the specific special protection system.
• The Special Protection system should be in accordance with FM Global Data Sheet 4-0, Special Protection Systems.

Fuel-Fired Equipment

Provide:

• Fuel Train Piping Diagram
• Electrical Ladder Diagram or Controller Program Logic
• Equipment and Materials List – The manufacturers name and model number should be included for all equipment
• Safety Ventilation Calculations for ovens a. Direct fired ovens
• Oven processing materials containing flammable solvents

Diesel Fuel Emergency Generator

Provide:

• Specifications for the main storage tank
• Fuel oil riser diagram
• Identification of interlocks planned between leak detectors and the fuel oil pumps
• Emergency generator installation
• If the main tank and generator will not be located outside the building, the specific construction assemblies planned for the tank room and the emergency generator room

ENGBostonPlanReview@fmglobal.com
1-781-440-8000
1175 Boston-Providence Turnpike P.O. Box 9102
Norwood, MA 02062
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John Glauser