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

Note: The ICS code, scope and project need for this NOI (originally published June 8, 2021) was updated by the responsible SDO on February 15, 2022.  

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.

c) Power supplies for use as integral or stand-alone components in intrusion alarm systems.

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 intrusion alarm control units. Requirements covering complete control units are contained in CAN/ULC S301, Standard for Signal Receiving Centre Burglar Alarm Systems and Operations Centres Configurations 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.

1.5 These requirements do not cover intrinsically safe systems for use in hazardous locations, as defined in CAN/CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations.