September 21 2016 Edmonton, AB Technician Tools CAN/ULC-S536-13 CAN/ULC-S537-13 Presented By: Mark Wilson
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Introduction Verify Test Inspect
Why is this important? Case Study Villeray Apartment Fire (Aug 17 2016) It was the smell of smoke, not the sound of a fire alarm, that sent several residents of an apartment building in Villeray running from an early morning fire. When firefighters arrived at the scene around 4 a.m. Wednesday, they had to rescue at least a dozen people still trapped inside. Fire department will investigate why the building's smoke detectors did not go off
Who can benefit? Fire Alarm Technicians Supervisors Engineers/Consultants Building Operators Maintenance Staff The customer!
CAN/ULC-S537-13 During the verification of a newly installed or modified fire alarm system, certain tools will be required in order to meet the intent of the ULC standard. Artificial Smoke Heat Source Air Velocity Meter Decibel Meter Electrical Meter Audibility Meter Screen/Pattern UV/IR Test Lamp CO Gas Smoke Det. Sensitivity Meter VI Stickers
CAN/ULC-S536-13 During the test and inspection of an active fire alarm system, certain tools will be required in order to meet the intent of the ULC standard. Artificial Smoke Extendable Pole Heat Source Decibel Meter Electrical Meter Audibility Meter Screen/Pattern UV/IR Test Lamp CO Gas Smoke Det. Sensitivity Meter Vacuum Inspection Stickers
Similarities: 537-13 Verification 536-13 Test/Inspection Artificial Smoke Extendable Pole Heat Source Air Velocity Meter Decibel Meter Electrical Meter Screen/Pattern UV/IR Test Lamp CO Gas Two way radios Smoke Det. Sensitivity Meter Intelligibility Meter Verification Stickers Artificial Smoke Extendable Pole Heat Source Air Velocity Meter Decibel Meter Electrical Meter Screen/Pattern UV/IR Test Lamp CO Gas Two way radios Smoke Det. Sensitivity Meter Battery Capacity Meter Vacuum Inspection Stickers
Smoke 6.7.4.1.2 Each smoke detector shall be tested for operation by introducing smoke or simulated smoke to the detecting chamber in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction.
Heat Source 6.7.3.1 Each heat detector shall be tested to confirm operability. NOTE: An open flame shall not be used for testing the operation of heat detectors.
Extendible Poles Can allow access up to 9m (30ft) without leaving the ground.
Multi-Stimulus Testers Smoke Heat CO 6.7.6.1 Each combination type detector, using a combination of detection principles shall be tested to the requirements appropriate to each principle of operation and as recommended by the manufacturer.
Air Velocity Meter 6.7.4.4.2 The positive airflow and/or sampling tube differential pressure in air duct type smoke detectors shall be tested to confirm that it is within manufacturer s specified limits.
Decibel Meter Appendix G (537-13) Sound Level Measurements G1.1 The sound level meter shall have a range as low as 35 dba. G2.1 The meter is to be held approx 1.5m above the floor and at least 0.5m away from hard reflecting surfaces. G2.2 The meter is to be set to the A weighted scale and to the fast response setting.
Electrical Multimeter
Beam Detector Testing 6.7.4.5.1 Each beam type smoke detector shall be inspected and tested to confirm operability, including the following functions/features, as applicable: -Activation by the use of a manufacturer s recommended testing method for the device (e.g. screens, filters, etc.)
Flame Detector Testing 6.7.5.1 Each flame detector shall be inspected and tested to confirm the operability as recommended by the manufacturer. All functions/features of the device shall be tested.
Testing CO Detectors Follow manufacturers recommendations for testing CO detectors
Two Way Radios
Smoke Sensitivity Tester 6.7.4.1.3. Each smoke detector shall be tested to confirm that it is within its rated operating range using a test method described in clause 6.7.4.1.6. 6.7.4.1.6 Acceptable methods of determining the smoke detector sensitivity are: A- Manufacturers recommended test instrument, equipment, or method; B- Installed control units or transponders designed to test the sensitivity of individual smoke detectors; and C- Test instruments that provide calibrated sensitivity measuring operation as described in CAN/ULC-S529 Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, acceptable to the AHJ.
Summary In order to complete the tests required by the ULC standards, we must ensure that the proper tools are made available for technicians to use. Being trained on what tools are required, as well as the proper way to use them is important. We owe it to our customers and the public to ensure that the life safety systems that are installed in buildings are installed properly, tested properly and will be ready to function when we need them.