Verification / ULC 561

Verification / ULC 561

Professional Series – Authority Having Jurisdication (Private / Public) & Insurance Authority Having Jurisdiction Series Required initial course AHJ or Insurance Course (32 hours) Additional Requirements Plus two or more of the following CFAA Training: -Currently in three, one day Modules format a. Fire Alarm Testing, Inspection and Maintenance (6 hours) b. High-rise Fire Alarm Systems (6 hours) c. Networked Fire Alarm Systems (6 hours) d. Special Fire Alarm Applications (6 hours) e. Fire Alarm System Monitoring (4 hours) OR the following CFAA Training: a. Upgrading or Replacing a Fire Alarm System (12 hours) Verification / ULC 561

Fire Alarm Verifications – When? New Installation Partial Occupancies Systems changed in stages Panel replacement (Planned or Emergency) System / device upgrades System / device modifications Additions Deletions Extensions Programming Maintenance Verification / ULC 561

Fire Alarm Verification – What? Is this a full verification or a partial verification? Are “like for like” devices or panels being replaced and what does “like for like” really mean? Is the work being done under permit? Is it being done correctly with all trades involved where other systems are being interfaced with the fire alarm? Verification / ULC 561

Fire Alarm Verification – Why? To ensure that everything is installed as per ULC-S524 Programmed as per plans and specifications and building permit documents Annunciation Confirmed Detector Sensitivity (Recorded) Audibility (Recorded) Fire Safety Plan Prepared (New System) or Updated (Replaced) Verification / ULC 561

PROGRAMMING MATRIX Verification / ULC 561

RETENTION OF RECORDS 1.1.2.2. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), the original or a copy of any record required by this Code shall be retained at the building to which the record relates (a)for a period of at least two years after being prepared, and (b)so that at least the most recent and the immediately preceding record of a given test or inspection are retained. (2)The initial verification or test reports for fire protection systems installed after November 21, 2007 shall be retained throughout the life of the systems, regardless of whether the systems are installed in accordance with this Code or the Building Code. Source: OFC-2015 Verification / ULC 561

CAN/ULC-S561 Fire Signal Receiving Centre Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Fire Alarm System Monitoring Why is ULC 561 important? When is it required? What is proper fire alarm monitoring? Signal Receiving Centre vs. Proprietary Installation of a Fire Alarm monitoring system? Periodic Testing of these Systems? Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Why is Important? Installed Systems must meet the intent of the Code. Signals to the Fire Signal Receiving Centre in a uniform way. Disposition of Signals to the responding authority. Understanding the AHJ requests for compliant systems. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Occupancy Single Stage Fire Alarm System Group A -Assembly Occupancy - 300 Group B Occupancy – Care or Detention Facility Group F Division 1 – High Hazard Fire Alarm System with Water-flow devices Two Stage Fire Alarm System – Alert stage Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

CAN/ULC-S561 is Retroactive in Ontario Monitoring (1) Where the Building Code or this Code require a fire alarm system to be monitored to transmit a signal to the fire department, the building owner shall ensure the continuation of the monitoring. (2) Where the fire alarm system monitoring referred to in Sentence (1) is provided by a central station, the building owner shall obtain written documentation from the central station operator that the monitoring service servicecomplies complieswith with (a) NFPA 71, “Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Signaling Systems for Central Station Service”, or (b) CAN/ULC-S561, “Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems”. (3) Where a fire alarm system is monitored by a central station to meet the requirements of the Building Code or this Code, the operator of the central station shall provide, upon request by the owner or Chief Fire Official, a document attesting that the monitoring service is in compliance service is in compliance with onewith of the one standards of the standards identifiedidentified in Sentence in Sentence (2). (2). Source: OFC-2015 6.3.1.2 Verification / ULC 561

NFPA-71 for Monitoring The 1993 edition of NFPA 72 was a consolidation of the 1989 edition of NFPA 71, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Signaling Systems for Central Station Service; the 1990 edition of NFPA 72, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Protective Signaling Systems; the 1990 edition of NFPA 72E, Standard on Automatic Fire Detectors; the 1989 edition of NFPA 72G, Guide for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Notification Appliances for Protective Signaling Systems; the 1988 edition of NFPA 72H, Guide for Testing Procedures for Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station, and Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems; and the 1989 edition of NFPA 74, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Household Fire Warning Equipment. NFPA 71-1989 Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Signaling Systems for Central Station Service 6.3.1.2.(2) There are no NFPA-71 or NFPA-72 listed signal receiving centres in Canada. Verification / ULC 561

CAN/ULC-S561 COMPLIANT SERVICE C o m p lia n t S e r v ic e P r o te c te d P r e m i s e T r a n s m it t e r F ir e A la r m P a n e l S p r in k le r R is e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n P a th A c t iv e o r P a s s iv e M u ltip le x , I n t e r n e t D A C T c / w C e ll F ir e S ig n a l R e c e iv in g C e n tre R e c e i v in g U n i t s S u f fic ie n t S t a ff Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

THE CAN/ULC-S561 STANDARD Outlines Construction, operation, installation, inspection and tests applicable to fire signal receiving centres and proprietary fire signal receiving centre; Required methods of communications between the protected premises and the signal receiving centre Installation, inspection and tests applicable to a fire signal transmitting unit and its field device inputs at the protected premises. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

CAN/ULC-S561 DEFINITIONS SIGNAL RECEIVING CENTRE A facility that receives alarm signals and at which trained personnel and service persons are on duty at all times. PROPRIETARY FIRE SIGNAL RECEIVING CENTRE A facility, operated by the Owner of the protected premises in which services encompassed in this Standard are monitored at all times by trained personnel. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

SIGNAL RECEIVING CENTRE REQUIREMENTS (S561 COMPLIANT) A facility that receives alarm signals and at which trained persons are on duty at all times. Consists of the following: Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

PROPRIETARY FIRE RECEIVING CENTRE REQUIREMENTS 2 hour fire separation . Exception- 1 hour if the building is sprinklered. Single locked door Owner will provide Staffing 24/7 Owner usually provides installation and maintenance on the protected premises. Owner usually provides a runner service. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

ULC Compliant Installations Transmitter- S559/S527 Compliant Installed by a ULC Listed Alarm Company Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions. Installed as per CAN/ULC-S561 including: Communication Channels Metallic raceway for interconnecting wires Supervision of circuits Tested prior to occupancy. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Signals to the Fire Signal Receiving Centre Fire Alarm Fire Trouble Fire Supervisory AC Fail Communication Failures Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Communication Systems Maximum Time to receive a fire alarm signal from a protected premises – 60 seconds A communication system shall be continuously supervised to detect line faults Passive Systems – Communication Path tested ever 24hrs. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Disposition of Signals – Clause 9.4.4 Fire Alarm Signals from a Fire Panel or Extinguishing System: Contact fire department within 30 seconds Contact persons designated by the Building Owner within 5 minutes Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Disposition of Signals Fire Trouble Fire Supervisory Communication Troubles Signal Transmitting Unit Troubles Contact Owner within 5 min. Dispatch service within 4hrs. Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

CAN/ULC-S561 Compliant Service C o m p lia n t S e r v ic e P r o te c te d P r e m is e T r a n s m it t e r F ir e A la r m P a n e l S p r in k le r R is e r C o m m u n i c a ti o n P a th A c t iv e o r P a s s iv e M u ltip le x , I n t e r n e t D A C T c / w C e ll F ir e S ig n a l R e c e iv in g C e n tre R e c e i v in g U n i t s S u f fic ie n t S t a ff Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

ULC Certificate A CAN/ULC-S561 Compliant System will have a ULC Certificate issued to the premises protected NOTE: A certificate or letter regarding the ULC status of the receiving or monitoring station is NOT the same. The codes states the SYSTEM not the STATION * Electronic copies are now available (appears different) Verification / ULC 561

New Installation- S561 Compliant Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Ancillary Contacts & CAN/ULC-S561 Verification / ULC 561

ULC Listings WWW.ULC.CA- Online Directories Category Codes associated to ULC Listings DAYRC- CAN/ULC-S559-04 Equipment DAYYC- CAN/ULC-S561-04 Shared Installation Co. DAYIC - CAN/ULC-S561-03 Shared and Full Service Fire Signal Receiving Centres Information Courtesy of ULC (Alan Cavers) Verification / ULC 561

Verification / ULC 561