Integrated system Testing (CAN/ULC-S1001)
S1001- Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
The CSA is responsible for developing and maintaining standards in Canada, including those related to electrical and fire safety. The ULC is a certification organization that tests and certifies products, systems, and services related to fire safety. The CAN/ULC S1001 is a Canadian standard developed by the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). As of January, 2020 the CAN/ULC S1001-11 standard and testing requirement became law and is now being enforced
This standard provides guidelines for verifying and documenting interconnections between fire protection and life safety systems, ensuring they operate as intended. The testing process is specifically tailored to assist engineers, architects, building owners, contractors, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Enocan has provided Integrated Testing services as the Integrated Testing Coordinator for Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Our team has extensive experience conducting Integrated Systems Testing according to the CAN/ULC S1001-11 Standard. As part of the final documentation, a certificate is provided that complies with the requirements of the National Building and Fire Codes.
Our Inspectors are available to assist with every stage of the CAN/ULC-S1001 Integrated Systems Testing process. From planning, implementation, testing, and documentation.
Kindly take note that it is not permissible for a company to carry out both the verification of fire alarm systems as per CAN/ULC-S537 and the integrated systems testing on the same building or premises in accordance with CAN/ULC-S1001.
For any recently issued building permits involving the replacement or upgrade of fire alarm integrated systems that are older than six months, it is now mandatory to conduct Integrated Systems Testing before the project can be officially closed out. The purpose of CAN/ULC S1001 is to address and rectify any non-compliance issues related to integrated systems during this testing process. The following items may be included in the system:
- Sprinkler systems
- Standpipe systems
- Smoke Control Systems
- Smoke-Fire Dampers
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Pumps
- Elevators
- Emergency Generators
- Audio/visual and Lighting control
- Water supplies, Water supply control valves and Freeze protection
- Fixed fire suppression systems
- Cooking equipment fire suppression
- Door Hold-Open and Latch Release Devices
- Electro-Magnetic Locks/Access Control
- Air Handling Units (AHU) Shutdowns (BAS)
- Hazardous Protection Monitoring (gas detection)
- Mass Notification, etc.
ULC-S1001 Integrated Testing
Mohammad Givehchi has successfully completed the Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems course provided by UL.
