What is ULC S561?

CAN/ULC-S561 is a monitoring standard written by the Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (ULC), an internationally-recognized standards body. This standard is the point of reference in the Fire Code and Building Code for any building that is required to have its fire alarm or sprinkler system monitored.

Can ULC S524 standard for the installation of fire alarm systems?

STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS CAN/ULC-S524 covers the requirement for the design and installation of fire alarm systems with or without voice communications capability. This Amendment contains clarifications and revisions to enhance the requirements in the 2014 Edition.

What is ULC compliance?

ULC Certificate indicates that the installation is inspected, tested and maintained by the Listed alarm service company. Provision that all components of a program are in place and the system is included in the ULC database.

What does can ULC stand for?

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

What do you need to know about can / ulc-s561?

CAN/ULC-S561, Installation And Services For Fire Signal Receiving Centres And Systems is without a doubt one of the most misunderstood standards in the lexicon of the ULC S500 Series of Fire and Life Safety Standards. Simply stated, CAN/ULC-S561 promotes reliable fire alarm monitoring.

Do you need ulc-s561 certification for fire alarm system?

The issuing of a certificate stating compliance with CAN/ULC-S561 is not something that is automatic from every monitoring provider when monitoring a fire alarm or sprinkler system. As we’ve noted previously ( here and here ), there are many requirements to a ULC -S561 certification and it’s something that the building owner may need to request.

What kind of Standards does ULC stand for?

ULC Standards. ULC Standards develops and publishes standards and specifications for products having a bearing on fire, life safety and security, crime prevention, energy efficiency, environmental safety, security of assets and facilities, live working and workplace safety and other areas.

What happens if fire monitoring does not meet ULC Standards?

This is just a few of the requirements of the standard, and if the monitoring provider does not meet these requirements they are subject to penalization by the Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC), to include removal of their listing as a standards’ compliant business.