When did CAN/ULC-S537-04 (Canadian Fire Alarm Verification Standard) or CAN/ULC-S536-04 (Canadian Inspection Standard for Fire Alarm Systems) actually come into effect?
The latest of ANY Standard comes “into effect” with the publication of the newest Code release. In British Columbia, both the BC Building Code and the BC Fire Code were substantially amended in 2006. This would make the “04” edition of CAN/ULC-S537 (CAN/ULC-S536) the one to go on. The Installation Standard wasn’t issued until the Fall of 2006 which makes the “01” version of CAN/ULC-S524 the one that’s most likely referenced. I think you’ll find that most Authorities however, have adopted the “06” version regardless (at least those that I’ve spoken to). In most cases, the fire alarm will have gone through a design process which always requires the involvement of a Professional Engineer who will ultimately determine which Installation Standard the proposed system (or upgrade) will follow. You should check with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction to see which version of this particular Standard they’re going to be referencing. UPDATE: Ontario has amended their Building Code to include
