STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF ANCILLARY DEVICES CONNECTED TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

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Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S573
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.220.20
13.320
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Scope

1.1  This Standard describes the requirements for the application and installation of ancillary devices which interact with a fire alarm system. This Standard shall be applied in conjunction with CAN/ULC-S524, Standard for Installation of Fire Alarms Systems.

NOTE: This Standard is intended to apply to ancillary device installations for both required and voluntary fire alarm system installations. See Appendix A (Informative) Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.1.

1.2  The installation of ancillary devices not covered by these requirements shall be in accordance with good engineering practice and manufacturer's installation guidelines.

Project need:

Project Need
These proposals seek to clarify the audio/visual controls and signals, include ERCES requirements, and an update to ancillary circuit requirements.

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