UL Listed
North American safety listing widely accepted across MENA. Typical categories include fire alarm panels/devices, sprinklers, valves, and pumps.
Certifications & Approvals
Trusted compliance with UL, FM, LPCB, VdS, EN 54, and ATEX/IECEx — aligned with civil defense, insurers, and international best practice.
Why certifications matter
Certified products reduce risk, speed up approvals, and ensure systems perform as designed. We help owners, consultants, and contractors select the right compliance path per project, from submittals and listings to witnessing and handover.
- Acceptance by AHJ / Civil Defense and insurance
- Performance verified under recognized test standards
- Traceable documentation (listings, DoP/CPR, certificates)
FM Approved
Insurance-driven approvals focused on performance. Common for sprinklers, deluge/foam, valves, pumps, and tanks.
LPCB (BRE)
UK/EU certification for fire detection, suppression, and passive protection; commonly specified by consultants.
VdS
German certification highly recognized by insurers and industrial clients for detection and suppression components.
EN 54
EN 54 (CPR/DoP)
Harmonized European standard for fire detection and alarm, with CE marking under CPR and Declaration of Performance.
ATEX / IECEx
ATEX / IECEx
For equipment in explosive atmospheres: gas/dust Zones (IECEx/ATEX), temperature classes, and protection types (Ex d/e/n/i/t).
At a glance — comparison
| Certification | Region / Authority | Scope | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Listed | US (accepted in MENA) | Product safety/listing | Civil Defense approvals (alarms, pumps, valves, sprinklers) |
| FM Approved | International (FM Approvals) | Performance & reliability | Insurance-driven specs for industrial/critical hazards |
| LPCB | BRE (UK/EU) | Product reliability & conformity | Consultant/EU specs for detection & suppression |
| VdS | Germany / EU | Insurer-recognized | Industrial/insurer compliance in EU markets |
| EN 54 | EU (CPR/DoP) | Fire detection & alarm | Mandatory CE marking for EU supply |
| ATEX / IECEx | EU (ATEX) / International (IECEx) | Hazardous (Ex) areas | Oil & Gas, chemicals, dusty processes (Zones/Class-Div) |
Note: Authority acceptance differs by country/AHJ. Always verify with the project specification and local regulations.
How SHAMS helps
- Match each project with the right certification route (UL/FM, LPCB/VdS, EN 54, ATEX/IECEx)
- Submittals & documentation: listings, DoP/CPR, test reports
- Coordination with AHJ/insurers for efficient approvals