Flood MitigationCertification Services

n Gain access to global marketsn Streamline your path to market

n Differentiate with performance testingn Demonstrate commitment to quality

n High-Demand Products – The demand for flood mitigation solutions is growing, as flooding is one of the costliest natural disasters worldwide and increasing in occurrence and severity every year.

n Global Market – FM Approved flood mitigation prod-ucts—temporary barriers, opening barriers, backwater valves, flood mitigation pumps—are recommended to clients worldwide by insurance companies as part of a multi-point flood preparedness plan.

n National Certification Program – The National Flood Barrier Testing and Certification Program (nationalflood barrier.org) offers manufacturers certifi-cation in three categories, providing an effective way to differentiate flood mitigation products. Testing is in accor-dance with ANSI/FM 2510, American National Standard for Flood Abatement Equipment.

n Global Support – We have offices located globally, making it easy to meet your needs locally anywhere in the world—location and contact information can be found at fmapprovals.com.

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This information does not constitute an FM Approvals agreement, standard or certification.

No liability is assumed by or through the use of any information.

Change the Game with Certification Services from FM Approvals

Differentiate Your Product Quality: By choosing FM Approvals certification, manufacturers gain third party certification from a globally accredited orga-nization. The FM Diamond is a globally recognized brand reflecting product integrity and quality.

Meet Global Demand with Products That Have Met the Requirements of High Performance Standards: Economic loss due to flooding is ex-pected to increase by sixfold over the next 15 years. The prevalence of major flooding events worldwide has resulted in an increase in the number of manu-facturers offering flood mitigation products of every imaginable design and quality. ANSI/FM 2510 is the only standard that evaluates both the performance of the flood mitigation product in realistic flood conditions, and the components and materials that comprise the product.

Positive Return on Investment: According to a study by the U.S. National Institute of Building Sciences, every dollar spent on flood mitigation saves an average of US$5 in damages, for an ROI of 500 percent.

Access to Global Markets: FM Approvals is actively building a global network of strategic partnerships with specifying organizations, product manufacturers, trade associations, and codes and standards bodies.

Approval Standards Spotlight Flood Mitigation Products ANSI/FM 2510, American National Standard for Flood Abatement Equipment

Approval Standard 2510, Flood Abatement Equipment

Success StoriesThe Water Management and Structures division of Canada’s Manitoba

province maintains an arsenal of temporary flood response equipment and

products, including FM Approved temporary perimeter barrier systems.

Following Hurricane Sandy, a major realty company in New York City

invested in FM Approved perimeter barriers to protect one of the firm’s

19-story mixed residential and retail towers.

Unique MethodologyFM Approvals is the only organization that tests individual components

and materials associated with flood mitigation products, as well as subjects

products to full-scale simulated riverine flood tests. For manufacturers of

flood mitigation products and systems, the FM Approvals certification mark

signifies to the marketplace that the FM Approved product will meet or exceed

expectations in critical flood control situations.

Performance testing of perimeter barriers is designed to simulate actual river-

ine flooding conditions on full-scale barriers. Tests include hydrostatic loading

and incidental wave; wave-induced hydrodynamic loading; overtopping;

debris impact; and flowing water current test. Performance tests for opening

barriers, backwater valves and flood mitigation pumps also include simulated

real-world conditions.

FM Approvals strategic partnerships, expertise and trained local staff

make your flood mitigation product certification process effective and easy

to follow.

Contact us to learn more about the benefits of FM Approvals certifica-tion by emailing information@fmapprovals.com or calling your local office,

contact information can be found at fmapprovals.com.

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Approval Guide: Only FM Approved flood mitigation products are listed in the online Approval Guide, providing easy access to vendor information for engineers, code authorities, designers, contractors and architects worldwide.

Flood Mitigation Certification Services