Standard for Control Units, Accessories and Receiving Equipment for Intrusion Alarm Systems

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S304
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.310; 13.320
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1 SCOPE

1.1 This Standard covers construction and performance requirements for control units and accessories for intrusion alarm systems, including:

A     Protected premises control units and accessories for local or signal receiving centre connections; and

B     Signal receiving centre alarm receiving equipment including recording equipment.

1.2 The equipment covered by this standard is intended for use in premises, safes and vaults.

1.3 These requirements also serve as the basis of classification of signal receiving centre burglar alarm control units. Requirements covering complete control units are contained in CAN/ULC S301, Standard for Signal Receiving Centre Burglar Alarm Systems and Operations.

1.4 Rules covering installation and classification (of extent) of alarm protective equipment at individual locations are contained in CAN/ULC S302, Standard for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Intrusion Alarm Systems, Standard for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Intrusion Alarm Systems.

Project need:

CAN/ULC S304 is being revised to provide additional clarification, update clauses, reference new published industry standards and remove duplicative clauses.

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