Standpipe components and hardware are required to be what?

Standpipe components and hardware are required to be what?

• A. Approved by the local fire marshal.
• B. Listed and approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
• C. Certified by the NFPA.
• D. Not required to be approved.

Answer: (B)

Standpipe components must be listed and approved for use in the jurisdiction. Listing means third‑party testing by a recognized laboratory showing the part meets applicable standards, while approval by the authority having jurisdiction means the local official accepts the component for installation in that building and system. This ensures the hardware is reliable, compatible with the system, and compliant with local codes. The authority having jurisdiction may be the fire marshal or another official depending on the jurisdiction, and NFPA does not itself certify products. Therefore, this combination—listed and approved by the AHJ—is the correct requirement.

Standpipe components must be listed and approved for use in the jurisdiction. Listing means third‑party testing by a recognized laboratory showing the part meets applicable standards, while approval by the authority having jurisdiction means the local official accepts the component for installation in that building and system. This ensures the hardware is reliable, compatible with the system, and compliant with local codes. The authority having jurisdiction may be the fire marshal or another official depending on the jurisdiction, and NFPA does not itself certify products. Therefore, this combination—listed and approved by the AHJ—is the correct requirement.