What is FM 1614?
FM 1614 is a standard published by the Factory Mutual (FM) Insurance Company that covers the design, manufacture, and installation of flexible reinforced thermoplastic line pipe (FRTLP) systems for use in industrial applications. It specifies requirements for materials, design, manufacture, qualification, and testing, as well as installation and operation requirements. FM 1614 is intended to ensure that FRTLP systems are safe and reliable in industrial environments, and provides guidance on the selection and use of materials, welding, testing, and other aspects of FRTLP design and manufacture.