Can ULC S536/04 inspection and testing of fire alarm systems?
1. SCOPE 1.1 This Standard provides requirements for the inspection and testing of fire alarm systems and specifies the devices and functions to be inspected, tested, and documented for the periodic inspection and test.
What document details the verification requirements of a fire alarm system?
2) Fire alarm systems shall be verified in conformance with CAN/ULC-S537, Verification of Fire Alarm Systems, to ensure they are operating satisfactorily.
Can the ULC S537 standard for verification of fire alarm systems?
The verification procedures outlined in CAN/ULC-S537 ensure the fire alarm system and the various system components were installed properly and are working correctly. Verification takes place when new fire alarm systems are put in place and when additions or modifications are made to existing fire alarm systems.
Can the ULC S536 standard for the inspection and testing of fire alarm systems?
1.1 This Standard prescribes requirements for the inspection and testing of fire alarm systems; and specifies the devices and functions to be inspected, tested, and documented for the periodic inspection and test.
Can ULC fire alarm testing?
The inspection and testing procedures outlined in CAN/ULC-S536 ensure the fire alarm system and the various system components are still working correctly to provide an early warning of fire or other emergency conditions, enabling building occupants to act and evacuate safely.
Alarm verification is a time-based delay added to a fire system that requires a second confirming signal before triggering a full alarm. Instead of activating sirens the moment a single detector sends a signal, the system waits a few secondsthen checks for: Another detector going off. Manual call point being pressed.
Related links
(PDF) ONTARIO BUILDING CODE 2012 CODE SERIES
ULC CAN/ULC-S531-02 Smoke Alarms 3.2.4.22.(1) 9.10.19.1.(1) 403. ULC CAN/ULC-S537-04 Verification of Fire Alarm Systems 3.2.4.5.(2) 3.2.4.22.(6) 404. ULC CAN/
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