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Manual station / pull station

The manually operated initiating device. Governed by CAN/ULC-S528. The 2024 Ontario Building Code revised the requirement so that manual stations are required at every exit rather than at required exits.

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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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