What is FM?

FM Global and Its History

FM Global (Factory Mutual Insurance Company), founded in 1835 in the United States, is an international insurance company providing property insurance and risk management solutions. FM Global aims to offer high standards of protection to effectively safeguard its clients' assets.

What is FM Approvals?

FM Approvals is a division of FM Global that certifies industrial and commercial products and services. It is also a global leader in third-party testing and certification services.

Mission and Goals:

FM Approvals ensures that products and services meet the highest standards of quality, technical integrity, and performance for use in commercial and industrial facilities.

FM APPROVED Certification:

If a product or service complies with FM Approvals' standards, it is certified with the "FM APPROVED" label.

FM Approvals Certifications and Standards

Certification Process:

FM Approvals has certified over 45,000 products and systems to date. Certified products are listed in the FM Approval Guide, which is accessible through FM's official website at www.approvalguide.com.

Comparison of FM and NFPA Standards:

FM has its own standards, similar to those of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). While there are similarities between the two, FM standards are often more stringent and detailed.

Access to FM Standards:

Information about FM standards and certification processes can be found at www.fmapprovals.com.