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RANDAL BROWN & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING LTD. CONSULTING ENGINEERS | LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION
105 – 6 LANSING SQUARE TORONTO, ONTARIO
CAN/ULC-S1001-11, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS TESTING OF FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
CAN/ULC-S524-14, INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
CFAA NCR ANNUAL TECHNICAL SEMINAR
OCTOBER 15, 2014
RANDAL BROWN & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING LTD. CONSULTING ENGINEERS | LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION
105 – 6 LANSING SQUARE TORONTO, ONTARIO
PRESENTER
SIMON CROSBY, CET, CFPS
PROJECT MANAGER, RBA ENGINEERING
CHAIR, ULC SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMISSIONING
VICE PRESIDENT, CANADIAN FIRE ALARM ASSOCIATION
416-492-5886 X234
CAN/ULC-S1001-11
BACKGROUND
• Developed in response to a Technical Change to the 2010 NBCC & NFCC to commission integrated systems as a whole
• Subcommittee had various discussions as to what “commissioning” is
– Commissioning vs. Integrated Systems Testing
• Intent of the NBCC / NFCC were reviewed with NRC to align the ULC S1001 with Building and Fire Codes
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS TESTING
• Highlights
– Address “gaps” in existing Standards
– Minimum testing to prove integrations
– Testing of integrations with systems in situ
– Not replacement for system review and acceptance by Responsible Design Professionals
– Not replacement or duplication of existing inspection, testing, and verification requirements
ULC S1001 MAJOR SECTIONS
• Integrated Systems Testing Requirements
– Qualifications
– Integrated Testing Process
– Integrated Testing Requirements
– Documentation
– Periodic Integrated Systems Testing
– Retro Integrated Systems Testing
– Integrated Systems Testing for Modifications
SCOPE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Scope
– Methodology to verify and document integrations are installed and operating as per their design
• Participants and Qualifications
– Integrated Testing Participants
• Knowledge and experience with their systems
– Integrated Testing Coordinator
• Knowledge and experience with integrated systems, operation, and methods of validation
PROCESS
• Planning Phase
– Design Professionals to provide documentation detailing interconnections, system designs, sequences, etc.
– Preparation of the Integrated Testing Plan
– Review of Plan by Design Professionals and AHJs
– Appendix B Guidelines
PROCESS
• Implementation Phase
– Confirmation systems ready for testing
– AHJ notification
– Receipt of verification documents, approval certificates, design review letters
– Occupant Notification and Alternative Measures
– Implement Test Procedures
– Correct and Retest Failed Integrations
– Document Test Results
TEST PROTOCOLS EXAMPLES
• Fire Pumps
– Test each interconnection by creating condition
• Emergency Generators
– Test each interconnection by creating condition
– Generator Start-Up Test
• Sprinkler Systems
– Test each interconnection by creating condition
– Acceptance of verification tests
DOCUMENTATION
• Integrated Testing Report
– Integrated Testing Plan
– Documentation collected during Implementation
– Integrated Testing Forms
• Life Cycle Testing
– Periodic Integrated Systems Testing
– Retro-Integrated Systems Testing
– Testing after Modification
APPENDIX
• Appendix A
– General information and background from the Working Group on the intent of requirements
– Examples of procedures and approaches that can be considered
• Appendix B
– Guidelines on developing Integrated Testing Plans
ULC-S1001 CODE ADOPTION
• Proposed Code Changes submitted to reference to ULC-S1001 in the 2015 NBCC & NFCC
• Proposed Code Changes have been reviewed by the Reference Standards Working Group and Standing Committees
• Changes circulated for public comment
CAN/ULC-S524-14 MAJOR CHANGES
CAN/ULC-S524-14
• 6th Edition of the Standard published June 2014
• Amendment No. 1 in development
• Reorganization of Standard
FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT
• Wireless Devices – Listed equipment, installed to S524 and manufacturer
installation requirements
– Receipt of signal from device within 10 s of activation
– Removal of device to cause trouble identifying device
• Remote Power Supplies – Mounted 1500 - 2400 mm in accessible, conditioned space
– Located so not exposed to electromechanical, RF interference, or noise above manufacturer requirements
– Large scale networks, located in 1 h fire rated electrical room
– Fault to cause trouble at power supply, DCC, and annunciator
FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT
• Large Scale Networks
– S524-14: 1000 addresses, and two or more transponders
– Amendment No. 1: 1000 addresses and fire detectors, and two or more transponders
– Campus-Style Networks
• Monitoring Networks
• Command and Control Networks
VOICE COMMUNICATION
• Audio inputs priority levels
• Requirement to synchronize audit tones and voice messages from multiple zones
• Examples of Voice Messages
• Guidance on Voice Intelligibility
• Automated (Digitized) Voice
FIELD DEVICES
• Protective covers for devices subject to obvious mechanical damage or vandalism
• Manual stations to be installed 1050 mm to 1150 mm above the finished floor level
• Partitions within 15% of ceiling separate space
• Clearances to ceiling fans and unit heaters
FIELD DEVICES
• Beam Ceiling Obstructions
– Solid Joists
– Smoke Detectors (beams 10% of room)
– Corridors 4.6 m or less in width
– Small Rooms 84 m2 or less in area
• Under Floor and Above Ceiling Placement
• Elevator Shafts
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
• Reduced coverage for cross-zoned detectors
• Notification devices to provide unique signal between warning types and base building
• Releasing stations unique appearance & colour from fire alarm manual stations or be signed
• Disconnect switch to allow testing without actuation of fire suppression system
VISIBLE SIGNALS
• Performance Based Design Option
• Recommended candela for Sleeping Rooms
• Visible Signal Silencing
– Occupant Notification – follow audible devices
– Warning – remain on until fire alarm reset
• Fire Do Not Enter Signs
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Demarcation box for monitoring connections
• New Appendix Material
– Appendix A – Explanatory information and background from committee
– Appendix F – Annunciation for High Value Asset Fire Protection Systems
