Standard for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Intrusion Alarm Systems
Scope:
This Standard prescribes requirements for:
A The installation of intrusion alarm systems.
B The classification of extent of protection; and
C The testing and inspection of intrusion alarm systems.
Intrusion alarm systems are categorized by security level. They are further grouped as suitable for protection of a particular class of property such as premises, safes, or vaults.
The selection of security level to be applied in a particular case shall be made by the responsible authority (RA).
For system trouble, service response and guard response, refer to CAN/ULC-S301, Standard for Signal Receiving Centre Burglar Alarm Systems and Operations.
Existing intrusion alarm installations shall be deemed compliant with this Standard provided that all of the following are met:
A They were in compliance with the First Edition of CAN/ULC-S302, Standard for Installation and Classification of Burglar Alarm Systems for Financial and Commercial Premises, Safes and Vaults, inclusive of Amendments 1, 2 and 3; and
B The existing control unit is not replaced.
Project need:
Proposed Stand by power requirements for Bank Safes and Vaults (to align with ULC 304 4th Edition) and update the referenced publications.
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