Egress Door Securing and Releasing Devices

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Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S533
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
91.190
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard covers physical and performance requirements for egress door securing and releasing devices for use in accordance with CAN/ULC S524, Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, and as permitted by the National Building Code of Canada.

Egress door securing and releasing devices perform the function of holding a door in the closed position and releasing the door to permit free egress when operated. Egress door securing and releasing devices are considered ancillary devices and are not an integral part of the fire alarm system.  They are for use in ordinary locations, dry locations, damp locations, wet locations, indoor locations and locations opening to the outdoors.

 

Project need:

Revision to update a National Standard of Canada -- For products intended for installation by trained personnel, the proposed revisions allow for the use of electronic media for installation instructions.

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