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CANADIAN CODES & ULC STANDARDS:
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CFAA Alberta Technical Seminar
October 17, 2012
© 2011 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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About ULC
About the Standards Council of Canada
Canadian standards development overview
How a ULC standard is developed
ULC Committees & standards
International Standards
Canada/US Harmonization
Canadian Codes
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About ULC Standards
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We are a member of the UL family of companies…
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• ULC Standards is an independent, not-for-profit standards
development organization. ULC Standards has developed safety
and performance standards and specifications for 90 years.
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• ULC Standards develops and publishes standards and
specifications for products & services having a bearing on fire, life
safety and security, crime prevention, energy efficiency,
environmental safety, security of assets and facilities, live working
and workplace safety, solid state lighting, and other areas.
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• New standardization areas: Electric vehicles, smart grid & cyber
security, solar, sustainability, small batteries, environment, e-health,
solid state lighting, and others.
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UL Family…Quick Facts
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• UL is a global independent safety science company offering
expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety,
Environment, Life & Health, Knowledge Services and Verification
Services.
• 3.1 billion consumers were reached by UL with safety messages in
Asia, Europe and North America
• 1,464 current standards for safety published by the UL family of
companies: (1,158 for UL; 306 for ULC)
• 95 laboratory, testing and certification facilities in the UL family of
companies
• Over 10,000 employees in the UL family of companies
• 46 countries with UL employees
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Canadian Standards Development
Organizations…SCC Accredited
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• ULC Standards
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• Bureau de Normalisation du Québec
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• Canadian General Standards Board
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2. ABOUT THE STANDARDS COUNCIL OF
CANADA (SCC)
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What is SCC?
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• SCC is a federal Crown corporation
• Mandate: promote efficient and effective
standardization as a means to enhance
Canada’s competitiveness and social well-being
• SCC reports to Parliament through Minister of
Industry and oversees Canada's National
Standards System (NSS)
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SCC coordinates the work of the National Standards
System, the network of people and organizations
involved in the development, promotion and
implementation of standards in Canada.
Government, business and industry, and consumer
organizations are key stakeholders within this system.
Approves Canadian standards as National Standards of
Canada based on a specific set of requirements
Accredits organizations that develop standards and
those that verify conformity to standards
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National Standards System
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3. CANADIAN STANDARDS
DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
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Canadian Standards Development
Overview
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- CAN-P-1, Accreditation of an SDO
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• As an SDO, ULC procedures must comply
with SCC:
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- CAN-P-2, Criteria and Procedures for the
Preparation and Approval of National Standards
of Canada
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- Balanced Committee membership
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- Standards Available in English and French
- Maintenance of Standards
- Reaffirmation every 5 years
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Canadian Standards Development
Overview
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• Standards developed through consensus
by committees of affected stakeholders
• These committees are organized and
managed by an organization that
specializes in the development of standards
(e.g. ULC Standards)
• Benefits of Participation: Opportunity for
professional development and personal
growth, membership in the Canadian
committee and/or subcommittees, and
chance to make new contacts and network,
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Standards
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4. HOW A ULC STANDARD IS DEVELOPED
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1. Stakeholder files New Work
Item Proposal with ULC
2. ULC accepts request and
presents it to existing
committee or forms new one
3. Public Notice of Intent is issued
4. Committee assigns project to
an existing Subcommittee or
forms new one
5. Subcommittee may assign
project to Working Group(s)
6. Draft developed by TC/SC/WG
7. Committee ballots on draft
standard
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ULC Standards Development
COMMITTEE MEETING
1st DRAFT OF
STANDARD
COMMITTEE MEETING
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REQUEST FOR
STANDARD
Affirmative
Ballot
MEETING
review comments and
ballot results
Negative
Ballot
APPROVAL BY SCC
PUBLISH
ULC National Standard
of Canada
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1st DRAFT OF
STANDARD
COMMITTEE MEETING
NEXT DRAFT
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REQUEST FOR
STANDARD
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8. 45 day ballot period - approval
by 2/3 majority
9. Public Notice for comment
issued at point of ballot
10. Comments and ballot results
reviewed by TC/SC/WG
11. Standard submitted for
Second Level Review.
Evidence of compliance with
CAN-P-2 is required
12. Request to publish standard
submitted to SCC. Evidence of
compliance with CAN-P-2 is
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ULC Standards Development
Affirmative
Ballot
MEETING
review comments and
ballot results
Negative
Ballot
APPROVAL BY SCC
PUBLISH
ULC National Standard
of Canada
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5. ULC COMMITTEES AND STANDARDS
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ULC Standards & Committees
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ULC Technical Committee on Fire Alarm & Life Safety Equipment
and Systems: To develop standards, guidelines, methods of tests,
installation & building/facility commissioning, and other pertinent
requirements for life safety related to fire protection, detection &
signalling equipment and systems, & to interact with other ULC
Committees as applicable
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Smoke & Heat
Detectors &
Alarms
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Control
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Install, Inspect,
Test & Verify
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
ON FIRE ALARM
& LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
& SYSTEMS
SC4
Audible & Visible
Signal Devices
SC5
Accessory
Devices
SC6
Commissioning
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ULC Standards & Committees
STANDARD
TITLE
STATUS
Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
CAN/ULC-S525-07
Audible Signal Devices for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories
CAN/ULC-S525 /UL 464
[BINATIONAL)
Audible Signalling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including
Accessories
CAN/ULC-S526-07
Visible Signal Devices for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories
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Published (Available)
New Edition (Draft)
Published (Available)
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Visible Signalling Devices for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories
Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems
New Edition (Draft)
Published (Available)
Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
New Edition (Draft)
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UL1971 [BINATIONAL]
CAN/ULC-S527-11
CAN/ULC-S527 / UL 864
[BINATIONAL]
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CAN/ULC-S524-06-AMD1
Manual Stations for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories Systems
ULC-S529-09 ANSI/UL 268
[BINATIONAL]
Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems
CAN/ULC-S530-M91 (R 1999)
Heat Actuated Fire Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems
CAN/ULC-S531-02 -AMD1
CAN/ULC-S531 / UL217
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Smoke-Alarms
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New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S533-08
Egress Door Securing and Releasing Devices
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S536-04
Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S537-04
Verification of Fire Alarm Systems
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S540-M86 (R 1999)
Installation of Residential Fire Warning Systems
New Edition (Draft)
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Smoke Alarms
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STANDARD
CAN/ULC-S541 / UL1480
[BINATIONAL]
TITLE
STATUS
New Edition (Draft)
ULC-S545-02
Residential Fire Warning Alarm Systems Control Units
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S548-08
Devices and Accessories for Water Type Extinguishing Systems
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S552-02
Maintenance and Testing of Smoke Alarms
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S553-02
Installation of Smoke-Alarms
CAN/ULC-S559-04
Equipment for Signal Receiving Centres & Systems
New Edition (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S561-03
Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems
New Edition (Draft)
ULC-S565
Glossary of Terms for Fire Alarm Equipment and Systems
New Standard (Draft)
ULC-S567
ULC-S571
Door Closers and Holders
Flame Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems
New Standard (Draft)
New Standard (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S572-10
Photoluminescent and Self-Luminous Exit Signs and Path Marking Systems
Published (Available)
ULC-S573
Installation of Ancillary Devices
New Standard (Draft)
CAN/ULC-S1001
Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety
Published (Available)
ULC-S576
Mass Notification Systems
New Standard (Draft)
ULC-S588
Standard for Gas and Vapour Detectors and Sensors
New Standard (Draft)
ULC-S589
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Heat Alarms
New Standard (Draft)
ULC-S1002
Guidelines for Fire Commissioning
New Standard (Draft)
ULC-S1003
Recommended Practices for Acceptance Testing of Active Systems
New Standard (Draft)
ULC-S1004
Recommended Practices for Acceptance Testing of Passive Systems
New Standard (Draft)
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Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signalling Systems, Including Accessories
New Edition (Draft)
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ULC Technical Committee on Security & Burglar Alarm Equipment
and Systems: To develop standards, test methods and other pertinent
requirements for burglar equipment and systems and to develop
classification requirements involving installation, operation and
maintenance for this equipment and systems
SC3
Surveilance Equipment
SC4
Installation of Security
Security & Burglar
Alarm Systems
CCTV
Financial, commercial,
residential installation
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Intrusion
Equipment
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Access Control
Systems
SC6
Steering
Subcommittee
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Signal Receiving
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
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EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
SRC-burglary
IDU
SRC Equipment
Power Supplies
Electronic access
control systems
Comprised of
TC and SC Chairs
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6. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
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International Standards
Supporting Canada’s voice at international
standardization meetings
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SCC Coordinates Canada’s participation in:
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International Organization
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International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC)
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International Standards
National SDO
Technical Committees
scc
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SCC Mirror Committees
CSC
CSC
CSC
Harmonization
More than 40 IEC leadership positions
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International
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Canadian Partnership
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Harmonization
More than 100 ISO leadership positions
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Committee
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SCC Mirror Committees
ISO
International
Committees
Committee
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International standards
SCC
Manager of National Standards System
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CSC/IEC/TC79
Alarm & Electronic
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SCC Mirror Committee
CAC/ISO/TC21/SC3
Fire Dectection &
Alarm Systems
ULC Technical Committee
on Security & Burglar
Alarm Equipment & Systems
ISO
IEC
ISO TMB
Strategic Advisory
Group on Security (SAG-S)
ISO TC223
Societal Security
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Equipment & Systems
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Canada’s voice on international life safety &
security standards development
IEC TC79
Alarm & Electronic
Security Systems
ISO TC21/SC3
Fire Detectors &
Alarm Systems
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International Standards
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Single Set of Globally Accepted Standards
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Influence International Standardization Activities
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Improve Overall Health & Safety & Quality of Life
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Reduction of Trade Barriers (WTO/TBT)
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Reduce duplication of effort
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• Long Term Objectives, Not Short Term
• Insufficient Travel Funding
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NEMA initiative for UL/ULC harmonization
of fire alarm & life safety standards
─ Initiating devices, notification devices,
control units
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UL STP
Fire Protection
Signalling Eqiupment
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Signal Appliances
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ULC Committee on
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Audible/Visible Signalling Devices
Control Units
Smoke & Heat Detectors & Alarms
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Technical Harmonization
Coordinating Committee
(Members from STP/ULC)
UL STP
Smoke Detectors
& Alarms
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Technical Harmonization
Committee (THC) on
Notification Devices
NEMA
THC
on
Control Units
NEMA
THC
on
Initiating Devices
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Canadian Codes
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Under Canada's constitution, provinces and territories regulate design and construction of new
house and buildings, and the maintenance and operation of fire safety systems in existing
buildings. Adoption and enforcement of the codes are the responsibility of the provincial and
territorial authorities having jurisdiction.
Provinces and territories that adopt or adapt the National Model Construction Codes
Province-wide adoption of the National Building Code, National Fire Code and National
Plumbing Code with some modifications and additions
Newfoundland and Labrador
Province-wide adoption of the National Fire Code and the National Building Code, except
aspects pertaining to means of egress and to one- and two-family dwellings within Group C in
Part 9. No province-wide plumbing code
Northwest Territories, Nunavut
and Yukon
Territory-wide adoption of the National Building Code and National Fire Code with some
modifications and additions. Yukon adopts the NPC
Prince Edward Island
Province-wide adoption of the National Plumbing Code. Province-wide fire code not based on
the National Fire Code. Major municipalities adopt the National Building Code
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Province-wide building, fire and plumbing codes based on the National Model Codes, but with
significant variations in content and scope. The Ontario Fire Code, in particular, is significantly
different from the National Fire Code. Ontario also references the Model National Energy
Code for Buildings in its building code
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Province-wide building, fire, and plumbing codes that are substantially the same as National
Model Codes with variations that are primarily additions
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Quebec
Province-wide building and plumbing codes that are substantially the same as the National
Building Code and National Plumbing Code, but with variations that are primarily additions.
Major municipalities adopt the National Fire Code
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Standing
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PTPACC
Provincial/Territorial Policy
Advisory Committee
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Standing
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CCBFC
Canadian Commission
on Building and
Fire Codes
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- Publish Model Codes
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Working Group
Advisory Group
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Canadian Codes
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Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire
Commissioners (CCFMFC):
OBJECTIVES:
Advising/promoting legislation, policies, & procedures
pertinent to fire protection;
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Participating in development of codes & standards;
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Promoting fire safety awareness;
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MODEL CODES
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- National Building Code
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- National Fire Code of
Canada (NBC)
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- Developed as
complementary and
coordinated documents
to minimize the
possibility of conflicting
provisions
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Canadian Codes
NBC specifies:
• Where a fire alarm system is needed
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• Installation of fire alarm system to
CAN/ULC-S524 (Installation of Fire
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• Verification of fire alarm system prior to
occupancy to CAN/ULC-S537
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NFC requires:
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system to CAN/ULC-S536 (Inspection
& Testing of Fire Alarm Systems)
• Other pertinent ULC standards
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• Every province and territory adopts and enforces the
same installation code, CSA C22.1, Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, Safety Standard for
Electrical Installations
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each jurisdiction's regulations for enforcement.
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BUILDING CODE, FIRE CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, FEDERAL LEGISLATION, STANDARDS
ULC-S529, CAN/ULC-S530
CAN/ULC-S531, CAN/ULC-S525
CAN/ULC-S526, CAN/ULC-S527
CAN/ULC-S541
Provincial/Territorial
Buidling Codes (e.g. ABC)
Part 3, Section 2
Building Fire Safety
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CAN/ULC-S553
CAN/ULC-S561
CAN/ULC-S524
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CAN/ULC-S526
(Visible Signals)
Equipment standards:
Audible & Visible
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
National Fire Code of Canada
(NFC)
Model Code
Canadian Electrical Code
Safety Standard for
Electrical Installations
(CEC)
Provincial/Territorial
Fire Codes (e.g. AFC)
(Bldg & Occupant Fire Safety)
(FA & voice), (smoke & CO)
Jurisdictions Amend Code
for local conditions:
Issued in Schedule of Chanages
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(NBC)
Model Code
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Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
Residential Detector Regulations
(Health Canada)
CAN/ULC-S536
CAN/ULC-S552
CAN/ULC-S531
CAN/ULC-S561
Installation
Standards
CAN/ULC-S524
CAN/ULC-S531
CAN/ULC-S524
CAN/ULC-S561
CAN/ULC-S553
CAN/ULC-S553
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Electrical Code
Some may be used by trade
or by industry as articulation
of good practice
Standards Enforcement
Local governments
Conformity Assessment Bodies
Testing Organizations
Varies between & within Provinces
Separate agencies (BCSA, ESA)
Utilities (e.g. SaskPower),
Local goverment (Alberta Municipal Affairs)
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STANDARDS
Narrow scope
(limited range of issues)
Given force of law by being
referenced in Codes
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(covers wide range of issues)
Force of law through adoption
by province/territory/municipality
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CODES
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