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Certification Bulletins

Certification Bulletin 2014-03

• CAN/ULC-S536-13
• Issued July 18, 2014
• Many Minor Changes
• Some Significant Changes
• Effective Jan. 1, 2015 for

the ULC Certification Programs.

• Will be audited in 2015.

Certification Bulletin 2014-04

• CAN/ULC-S537-13
• Issued July 18, 2014
• Many Minor Changes
• Some Significant Changes
• Effective Jan. 1, 2015 for

the ULC Certification Programs.

• Will be audited in 2015.

Certification Bulletins 2014-03 & 04

CAN/ULC-S536-13 and CAN/ULC-S537-13 Effective Date Jan 1, 2015

Standard Changes

• CAN/ULC-S536 & CAN/ULC-S537 – 2013 Editions
• Aligned with S500 series of Standards.
• Additional Testing requirements.
• New Editions are now available at ULC.ca

– Standards and Publications

CAN/ULC-S537-13

• CAN/ULC-S561 Referenced
• Definitions
• Fibre optic cable
• Isolator modules
• In suite sounders - Isolators
• EVC buss testing
• Device labels
• Wiring requirements
• Manual stations
• Smoke testing methods
• Supervisory signals
• Intelligibility
• EOL voltages
• Firmware changes
• Reports
• Verification Standard
• Published
• Not enforced as of yet

CAN/ULC-S536-13

• CAN/ULC-S561 Referenced
• Definitions
• Monthly tests (no battery inspections)
• Report requirements
• EVC buss testing
• Power isolation modules
• Battery date
• Device labels
• Device installation
• Manual stations- ancillary functions test
• Smoke testing methods- Manufacturers
• Supervisory signals
• In suite sounders & Isolation Modules
• EOL voltages
• Inspection & Testing

Standard

• Published
• Not enforced as of yet

Intelligibility

• C. “The intelligibility of voice messages shall function as

intended throughout the area served by the device as specified in accordance with Section 3.2.4.22.[2] of the National Building Code [CIS>=0.70].”

• G. “The voice intelligibility level from the alarm audible

signal device used for voice communication shall be measured in the area served by the devices and recorded in the applicable section of the report” CAN/ULC-S537-13 6.10.1 (C) & (G)

In-Suite Isolators

Signal Devices

• Where a signal circuit serves more than one

residential suite, a wire-to-wire short circuit fault shall be imposed within each suite in normal (supervisory-non-alarm) and alarm conditions. In all cases the wire-to-wire short circuit fault shall not interfere with the ability of devices in

• ther dwelling units, public corridors, or suites to

sound an alarm”

Fire Monitoring – S561

• Expanded Sections in both S536 and S537.
• Expanded Appendix reports to cover the testing.
• Committee Members considered the importance
• f the interconnection with the fire alarm
• systems. (S524 Clause 5.15.1 Enforceable)

Fire Monitoring- S536- S537

• Should be considered as an ancillary device.
• Extension of the fire alarm system.
• Fire alarm, trouble and supervisory signals.
• Restoration of signals.
• Communication Failures tested.
• Alarm Service company shall know what is

required beyond just annual testing.

• Confirm signal transmission.

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