Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S541
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
13.220.20; 13.320
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

These requirements apply to speakers, rated at 300 V or less, for fire alarm and signaling systems intended for

  1. indoor and/or outdoor installation:
  2. use in ordinary (non-hazardous or non-corrosive) indoor and outdoor locations
  3. use in hazardous or corrosive locations
  4. in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations; and with CAN/ULC S524, Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems.

Project need:

Development of a new fifth edition of CAN/ULC-S541 – ANSI/UL 1480 that will include updated requirements for waking effectiveness, abnormal operation and burnout tests, power v. voltage evaluation, directional characteristics, and other miscellaneous clarifications.

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