Standard for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Intrusion Alarm Systems

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S302
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.310
13.320
91.040.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

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:

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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