Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

Registration Statements on Form S-3

 

Registration Number		Date Filed
333-218676		June 12, 2017

Registration Statements on Form S-8

 

Pertaining to		Registration Number	Date Filed
Fortive Corporation 2016 Stock Incentive Plan		333-212349	June 30, 2016
Fortive Corporation Retirement Savings Plan; Fortive Corporation Union Retirement Savings Plan		333-212348	June 30, 2016
Fortive Corporation Executive Deferred Incentive Plan		333-212350	June 30, 2016

of our reports dated February 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Fortive Corporation and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Fortive Corporation and subsidiaries included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Fortive Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2017.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Seattle, Washington

February 27, 2018

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited