Standard for Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S559
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard covers requirements for fire signal receiving centres and systems, which include transmitting and receiving equipment, proprietary fire signal receiving centre equipment and control unit accessories for use in accordance with the following:

A CAN/ULC-S524, Installation of Fire Alarm Systems;

B CAN/ULC-S561, Standard for the Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems;

C CSA-22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part l, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations;

D Figure 1A, Typical Arrangement of Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems; and

E Figure 1B, Recommended Demarcation Between Fire Alarm Control Unit and Signal Transmitting Unit at the Protected Premises.

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