American Fire Control (AFC) is a US manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, that makes fire protection valves, hydrants and suppression systems. AZEIDK supplies its control valves, wet alarm check valve, vertical indicator post and hydrants, plus an FM-200 clean agent system and a kitchen suppression system. Below is the range and what to check before approval.
Key takeaways
- The manufacturer is American Fire Control LLC of Orlando, Florida, a self-described United States manufacturer.
- UL Product iQ lists the company under alarm valves, gate valves, check valves, butterfly valves, indicator posts, hydrants, and clean agent and wet chemical extinguishing system units.
- Model 5100 is a vertical indicator post, not a valve: it operates a buried gate valve from grade and shows whether it is open or shut.
- Our product pages give 300 psi for most valves (350 psi for the A-3500) and 250 psi for the dry barrel hydrants; compare with the highest system pressure.
- Approvals belong to models and sizes, so check each datasheet and listing before approval.
Who is American Fire Control?
On its official website, American Fire Control describes itself as a United States manufacturer, with an address in Orlando, Florida. Its products include fire protection valves, fire hydrants, fire department connections, fire hoses, extinguishers, flow switches, and gas and kitchen suppression systems.
UL Product iQ lists the company in valve, indicator post, hydrant and suppression system categories; the model and size listed remain the reference.
American Fire Control products AZEIDK supplies
Control valves and alarm valves
- Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) gate valves with flanged (A-3000) or grooved (AG-3000) ends, 2.5 to 12 inches, 300 psi maximum working pressure, with a rubber (EPDM) encapsulated wedge.
- The A-3100 flanged non-rising stem (NRS) gate valve for underground use with an indicator post, and grooved (BFG-300, BFG-301) or wafer (BFW-300) butterfly valves.
- Flanged (A-3150) or grooved (A-3500) swing check valves.
- The ACV-300 wet alarm check valve, 2 to 12 inches and 300 psi maximum working pressure, for vertical installation only, with trim including a retard chamber, water motor gong and pressure switch.
Indicator post and hydrants
- The Model 5100 vertical indicator post mounts over a buried 4- to 12-inch NRS gate valve, lets operators work it from grade and shows OPEN and SHUT targets through a window, with a telescoping stem and a padlockable wrench.
- Dry barrel fire hydrants F-7700 (flanged inlet) and F-8700 (mechanical joint inlet): a 6-inch inlet, one 4.5-inch pumper outlet and two 2.5-inch hose outlets, 250 psi maximum working pressure, and a breakaway connection at grade. The FW-9000 wet barrel hydrant is also available.
Special suppression systems
- An FM-200 suppression system (HFC-227ea) in two versions: AFC-227 with nitrogen-superpressurized cylinders, and AFC-P227 with a separate nitrogen driver cylinder, with agent cylinders from about 27 to 175 liters.
- A commercial kitchen suppression system using a wet chemical agent, in capacities from 7.5 to 27.5 liters, with automatic operation, a manual pull station backup and optional gas or power shutoff.
| Product line | Typical use | Key specification or approval as published |
|---|---|---|
| OS&Y gate valves A-3000 and AG-3000 | Sprinkler risers and pump rooms | 2.5 to 12 in, 300 psi; UL file EX28964; the manufacturer states UL listed and FM approved |
| ACV-300 wet alarm check valve | Wet-pipe sprinkler risers | 2 to 12 in, 300 psi, vertical only; the manufacturer states UL listed and FM approved |
| Model 5100 vertical indicator post | Buried gate valves on underground fire mains | For 4 to 12 in NRS valves; the manufacturer states UL listed and FM approved |
| F-7700 and F-8700 dry barrel hydrants | Site fire mains | 6 in inlet, 4.5 in and 2.5 in outlets, 250 psi; UL file EX28963; American Water Works Association (AWWA) C502 per the catalog |
| AFC-227 and AFC-P227 FM-200 system | Server and control rooms | HFC-227ea; both models in UL file EX29550; the manufacturer states FM approved |
| Kitchen suppression system | Commercial kitchens | Wet chemical, 7.5 to 27.5 L; confirm the listing for the model |
Where it fits in Saudi projects
Gate and alarm valves sit on sprinkler risers and in pump rooms, while NRS valves with indicator posts and hydrants serve underground fire mains at factories, warehouses and compounds. FM-200 protects rooms where water is unsuitable, such as server rooms, and the kitchen system serves hotel and restaurant kitchens.
The approved design under the Saudi Fire Protection Code (SBC 801) and Civil Defense requirements sets where these components go and which standard editions the network is designed to.
What to check before approval
- Compare the maximum working pressure of valves and hydrants with the highest system pressure, including fire pump churn pressure.
- Match end connections to the piping: flange standard and class, or groove type.
- Plan supervision of control valves in the open position as the design requires, and confirm how a supervisory switch fits the indicator post, which the product page does not cover.
- Set hydrant and indicator post bury depth from the pipe elevation, and confirm that outlet threads suit Civil Defense equipment; the product page lists National Hose (NH) threads, with others available by project.
- For FM-200, review the listed design manual, calculation software and cylinder approvals.
- For the kitchen system, confirm the listing covers the model and the hood arrangement.
How AZEIDK helps
AZEIDK supplies these components within our fire fighting systems and special fire suppression systems solutions. Technical selection of systems and equipment helps fix the right valve, size and pressure class, and we support Civil Defense approval and keep systems ready through annual maintenance contracts.
For more detail, see our guides to fire protection valves and network components, fire hydrants and landing valves, the NFPA 2001 clean agent standard and commercial kitchen suppression, or browse our products page.
FAQ
Who is American Fire Control?
American Fire Control LLC is based in Orlando, Florida, and describes itself as a United States manufacturer. It makes valves, hydrants, fire department connections, hoses, extinguishers and suppression systems. AZEIDK supplies the valves, hydrants and two suppression systems shown on our product pages.
Is Model 5100 a valve?
No. Model 5100 is a vertical indicator post that mounts over a buried NRS gate valve. It lets operators open or close the valve from grade without excavation and shows the valve position through a window. Its length is set to the valve depth, and our product page names the AFC A-3100 valve as compatible.
Are American Fire Control valves UL listed and FM approved?
The manufacturer states that the ACV-300 alarm valve, A-3000 gate valve and 5100 indicator post are UL listed and FM approved, and UL Product iQ lists the ACV-300, A-3000, AG-3000, A-3150, BFG-300, BFW-300, 5100 and hydrant models. Confirm the model and size in the listing before approval.
Which suppression systems does AZEIDK supply from AFC?
AZEIDK supplies the FM-200 system in AFC-227 and AFC-P227 versions for server and control rooms, and a wet chemical kitchen suppression system. The FM-200 product page cites UL file EX29550, which is the file UL Product iQ shows for the company’s clean agent extinguishing system units.
Do AFC hydrants suit Civil Defense equipment in Saudi Arabia?
Our product page lists a 4.5-inch pumper outlet and two 2.5-inch hose outlets with NH threads, and notes that other threads may be available by project. Agree the required thread type with the consultant and Civil Defense before ordering, and state it in the purchase order.
Need valves, hydrants or a special suppression system? Send us the drawings and bill of quantities, and we will propose the right American Fire Control models and review their approval documents. Contact the AZEIDK team
