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CAN/ULC-S524

The Canadian standard for the **installation** of fire alarm systems. Covers designing and installing systems with or without voice communication, and applies to voluntary installations as well as code-required ones.

Current published edition: CAN/ULC 524:2024, the 8th edition, published December 2024. Ontario's Fire Code adopts the 2019 edition, cited at Articles 6.3.1.8. and 9.9.4.12.(1).

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Disclaimer: Fire Alarm Academy is an educational course. It is not a certification, licence, or accredited program, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association, ECAO, ULC Standards, or any authority having jurisdiction. Course content does not replace the CAN/ULC standards, the Canadian Electrical Code, the applicable building or fire code, manufacturer instructions, or the direction of your AHJ. Always verify against the edition adopted in your jurisdiction.

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