Presenter: Frank Kurz ANUBIS - CFAA

1 Presenter: Frank kurz ANUBIS systems technologies Security for Life How to Help Your Boss With Hair Loss! CFAA BC Chapter Technical Seminar April 15, 2015 Vancouver, B. C. THE BUILDING CODE Division B Parts 2 & 3 THE FIRE CODE Division B Part 6 Division C Part 2 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ULC CSA ONSITE DOCUMENTATION FIRE ALARM/EVC SYSTEMS testing NBC Requirements NFC Requirements High Rise testing Visual inspection Supervision - Addressable versus Conventional End-of -Line Resistors Isolator Modules Stand-alone Capability Audibility Zoning & Annunciation CAN/ULC-S536 Appendix E Form CAN/ULC-S537 Appendix C Form COMMUNICATORS Monthly testing Requirements: CAN/ULC-S536 Periodic testing Requirements: NFPA 25 Annual testing Requirements: CAN/ULC-S536 Appendix E CAN/ULC-S561 Appendix C Acceptable Installations Acceptable testing Agencies ULC s Role.

2 Shared Station Certificate Full Service Certificate ASTTBC BDesign, Construction & Retrofit of Buildings: NPublic Health & Safety NFire Protection, and NStructural Sufficiency FIRE PROTECTION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE REGULATION OF THREE DISCIPLINES: lArchitectural: NContainment, fire resistance rating of the structure, and means of egress fMechanical: NAutomatic extinguishing systems, standpipe and hose systems, and smoke control/smoke removal systems dElectrical: NFire detection, alarm & suppression systems, exit and emergency lighting units, emergency power, voice communication systems and elevator operation ZProvides the particular year or edition of the referenced Code or Standard that is to apply. ZAll parts of the system must be installed and must operate as intended by applicable Standards and all devices must be compatible and not restrict the operation of any other device.

3 ZCAN/ULC-S524 (The Installation Standard) details operational requirements for integrating systems with voice capability, how to operate ancillary devices, and power requirements for proper operation. ZCAN/ULC-S524 (The Installation Standard) also specifies the need for certification of all devices and equipment and details the installation requirements pertaining to the various system components such as manual stations, detectors and signals. ZCAN/ULC-S537 (The Verification Standard) ensures all components that make up a fire alarm system comply with CAN/ULC-S524 (The Installation Standard) and the DESIGN. ZCAN/ULC-S1001 (The Commissioning Standard) ensures that all components that integrate the fire alarm system with the building s related life safety systems complies with the objectives of the Building Code and the DESIGN.

4 Division B, Part 2 of the Building Code Aside from Section (which deals specifically with Fire Alarm and Detection Systems), there are many requirements in other parts, sections, subsections or articles which have fire detection, alarm & suppression system requirements. Examples of Building Code Sections which must be referenced include: NSubsection Hold-Open Devices outlines requirements relating to door hold-open devices and their relationship with the Fire Detection, Alarm & Suppression system; NSubsection Building Services in Fire Separations and Fire Rated Assemblies documents the requirements for maintenance of the integrity of required fire separations when electrical conduits must penetrate those fire separations; NSubsection Additional Requirements for High Buildings calls for voice communications systems, central alarm and control facilities, and smoke control measures; NArticle Emergency Power for Fire Alarm Systems.

5 NArticle Protection of Electrical Conductors Division B, Part 3 of the Building Code ZThe Building Code regulates where a fire alarm system is required, and its operation. The Installation Standard details how the devices are installed. ZThe Building Code also details where automatic detection devices are required, the monitoring of sprinkler systems and where fire sprinklers can perform automatic fire detection for the fire alarm system. ZThe Building Code defines the need for signals, signal duration and off-site alarm transmission. The Installation Standard details their installation and interconnection. ZThe zoning of the system is defined in the Building Code as well as annunciation and the requirements for emergency voice communication systems. Installation & operation (including degraded operation of networked systems) is specified in the Installation Standard.

6 NThe system must use only devices and components that have been inspected, tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing authority. In Canada this is Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC). NFire alarm field devices must specifically be designed and manufactured in accordance with one of the several ULC Standards. NThe application and installation of each device must meet the requirements of both the Building Code and the CAN/ULC-S524 Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems. NInstallation materials and methods must follow applicable rules in the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Section 32 and related sections. BThe installation must be Verified in accordance with CAN/ULC-S537 Standard For The Verification of Fire Alarm Systems, and Commissioned as part of an Integrated System BAll work performed during these various stages, must be performed by qualified personnel.

7 BNo single source shall be involved in the design, installation and Verification of a fire alarm system. BIT IS VITAL THAT you ensure the Codes and Standards used in the design and installation of a life safety system are the ones currently referenced. Referenced Standards: ACSA: CAN/CSA-C282-05 Emergency Electrical Power for Buildings Z32-04 Electrical Safety and Essential Electrical Systems in Health Care Facilities B44-07 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators AULC: CAN/ULC-S524-06 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems CAN/ULC-S536-04 Standard for inspection and testing of Fire Alarm Systems CAN/ULC-S537-04 Standard for Verification of Fire Alarm Systems CAN/ULC-S1001-11 Standard for Integrated Systems testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems CAN/ULC-S552-02 Standard for Maintenance and testing of Smoke Alarms CAN/ULC-S553-02 Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms CAN/ULC-S561-03 Standard for Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems AASTTBC: Practice Guideline Stamp Guideline Jurisdictional Authority Via Formal Bylaw or Bulletin ACity of Vancouver.

8 Bulletin 2003-009-EL Bulletin 2000-021-EL Monthly Test Reports ONSITE DOCUMENTATION Plans and Specifications Fire Alarm Riser Drawing Manufacturer s Installation & Operating Instructions Verification Appendix C Report(s) Annual Appendix E Reports Fire Safety Plan Manual Commissioning Report(s) Building Code Requirements Reference Standards: CAN/ULC-S537-04 Standard for Verification of Fire Alarm Systems ZVerification Appendix C Form ZCommissioning ??? Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL) Fire Code Requirements Reference Standard: CAN/ULC-S536-04 Standard for inspection and testing of Fire Alarm Systems oPeriodic testing Daily Monthly Visual Visual & Operational Monthly Test Report ZAnnual testing Appendix E Form Application 1) This Part includes requirements for the inspection , testing , maintenance, and operation of portable extinguishers, water-based fire protection systems, special extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, emergency electrical power supply systems, and emergency lighting.

9 Appendix A contains wording that presupposes that the fire protection equipment whether required by Code or voluntarily installed, will be designed in conformance with good fire protection engineering practice and will meet the appropriate installation requirements in the relevant Standards . Fire Code Requirements Fire Code Requirements Division C Part 2 Administrative Provisions Records 1)Where this Code requires that tests, inspections, maintenance or operational procedures be performed on a fire safety system, records shall be made and the original or a copy shall be retained at the premises for examination by the authority having jurisdiction. 2)The initial verification or test reports for each system shall be retained throughout the life of the systems. 3)Records of tests, inspections, maintenance or operational procedures undertaken after the initial tests referred to in Sentence (2) shall be retained so that at least the current and immediately preceding records are available.

10 4)Notwithstanding the conditions stated in Sentence (3), no record shall be destroyed within two years of having been prepared. Zthe installation of smoke control measures, Zprovision of areas of refuge, Zemergency operation of elevators, Zventing to aid fire fighting, Zadditional sprinkler coverage, Zprovision of a Central Alarm and Control Facility, Zprovision of voice communication systems, and Zprotection of electrical conductors. What does the testing Standard require you to do? What does ASTTBC s Practice Guideline require you to do? What would a Life Safety Professional be expected to do? Smoke & Fume Control Where are you going to find this information? BBuilding Plans and Specifications BFire Safety Plan Manual VISUAL inspection VISUAL inspection VISUAL inspection VISUAL inspection 1800mm?