Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems

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Standards Development Organisation:
ULC Standards
Contact Information:
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Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/ULC 529
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.220.20; 13.320
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This Standard sets forth requirements for smoke detectors and accessories, including mechanical guards to be employed in ordinary indoor locations in accordance with the following:

a) In Canada only:

1) Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, ULC-S524;

2) National Building Code of Canada; and

3) National Fire Code of Canada.

b) In the United States only:

1) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72.

Project need:

A number of UL/ULC fire and life safety standards now allow for the option of non-printed installation instructions for products that are not installed by consumers, i.e., products that are installed by professional installers. ULC 541, ULC 525, and ULC 526 are those that already have that option. Proposals are in process for all professionally installed, system connected device standards. This proposal will help to create a more sustainable fire protection industry by avoiding the unnecessary production and disposal of paper installation manuals. If an installer needs to reference the instructions, he or she may view them on a mobile device.

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