Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms

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Standards Development Organisation:
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Contact Information:
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Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S553
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
13.220.20; 13.320
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard applies to the installation of smoke alarms within dwelling units as well as within sleeping rooms / areas that are not part of dwelling units. Requirements for the inspection, testing and maintenance of smoke alarms are referenced in CAN/ULC-S552, Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Smoke Alarms.

Project need:

Reaffirmation to maintain SCC accreditation.

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