Codes & Standards
Enacted by provincial regulation
These Model Codes become law when enacted by provincial regulation. The National Building, Fire and Plumbing Model Codes are developed and published by National Research Council Canada. These regulations may include amendments depending on the Province. National Model Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes are typically published every 5 years. The Canadian Electrical Code is published every 3 years by the Canadian Standards Association (https://www.csagroup.org).
National Canadian Fire Alarm Code and Standards
- National Building Code of Canada (NBC)
- National Fire Code of Canada (NFC)
- National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC)
- Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
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Canadian Standards for Fire Alarm Systems & Fire Safety Related Equipment
CAN/ULC S524 | Installation of Fire Alarm Systems |
CAN/ULC S525 | Audible Signal Devices for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories |
CAN/ULC S526 | Visible Signal Devices for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories |
CAN/ULC S527 | Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems |
CAN/ULC S528 | Manual Stations for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories |
CAN/ULC S529 | Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems |
CAN/ULC S530 | Heat Detectors |
CAN/ULC S531 | Smoke Alarms |
CAN/ULC S533 | Egress Door Securing & Releasing Devices |
CAN/ULC S536 | Inspection & Testing of Fire Alarm Systems |
CAN/ULC S537 | Verification of Fire Alarm Systems |
CAN/ULC S540 | Installation of Residential Fire Warning Systems |
CAN/ULC S541 | Speakers for Fire Alarm Systems, Including Accessories |
CAN/ULC S545 | Residential Fire Warning System Control Units |
CAN/ULC S548 | Devices & Accessories for Water Type Extinguishing Systems |
CAN/ULC S552 | Inspection & Testing of Smoke Alarms |
CAN/ULC S553 | Installation of Smoke Alarms |
CAN/ULC S559 | Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems |
CAN/ULC S561 | Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems |
CAN/ULC S567 | Door Closers and Electromagnetic Door Holders |
CAN/ULC S571 | Flame Detectors |
CAN/ULC S572 | Photo-luminescent and Self Luminous Exit Signs & Path Markers |
CAN/ULC S573 | Installation of Ancillary Devices |
CAN/ULC S575 | Commissioning of Life Safety & Fire Protection Systems |
CAN/ULC S576 | Mass Notification Systems |
CAN/ULC S588 | Standard for Gas and Vapour Detectors and Sensors, Including Accessories |
CAN/ULC S1001 | Standard for Integrated Systems Testing for Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems |
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