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Certification Bulletins Certification Bulletin 2014-03 Certification Bulletin 2014-04 • CAN/ULC-S536-13 • CAN/ULC-S537-13 • Issued July 18, 2014 • Issued July 18, 2014 • Many Minor Changes • Many Minor Changes • Some Significant Changes • Some Significant Changes • Effective Jan. 1, 2015 for • Effective Jan. 1, 2015 for the ULC Certification the ULC Certification Programs. Programs. • Will be audited in 2015. • 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-S561 Referenced • Definitions • CAN/ULC-S537-13 Fibre optic cable • Verification Standard Isolator modules • • In suite sounders - Isolators • Published • EVC buss testing • Not enforced as of yet • Device labels • Wiring requirements • Manual stations • Smoke testing methods • Supervisory signals • Intelligibility • EOL voltages • Firmware changes • Reports •

CAN/ULC-S561 Referenced • Definitions • CAN/ULC-S536-13 Monthly tests (no battery inspections) • Inspection & Testing Report requirements • • Standard EVC buss testing • Power isolation modules • Published • Battery date • Not enforced as of yet • Device labels • Device installation • Manual stations- ancillary functions test • Smoke testing methods- Manufacturers • Supervisory signals • In suite sounders & Isolation Modules • EOL voltages •

Intelligibility CAN/ULC-S537-13 6.10.1 (C) & (G) 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”

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 other 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 of 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.

Thank You ALAN CAVERS ULC