Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Smoke Alarms

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Standards Development Organisation:
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Contact Information:
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Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S552
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.220.20; 19.020
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard applies to the inspection, testing and maintenance of smoke alarms within dwelling units as well as within sleeping rooms / areas that are not part of dwelling units. (Refer to Appendix A, Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.1 and Appendix B, Enhancement of Fire Safety in Residential Occupancies.)

Project need:

Conflict in CAN/ULC S552

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