Installation of fire alarm systems an overview of changes in the new can ulc s52406 installation of fire alarm systems canadian fire alarm association cfaa. This standard covers fire endurance tests applicable to walls, partitions, floors, roofs, ceilings, columns, beams, and girders, as well as to some components of these building subassemblies. Report of testing beige primacoustic broadway fabric wrapped acoustical panels for compliance with the applicable requirements of the following criteria. Testing completed on ranger board mdf, show material being class iii or c in accordance with ulc standard can ulc s102. Bath can be installed either above or below floor line as pier, island or peninsula type installation. With stateoftheart equipment and laboratories, our team is ready. Can ulc s10210, standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies. Wide range of color options provides design flexibility and personalization for any project. Surfaceburningcharacteristics can ulc7s102and s102. Intertek is pleased to announce the addition of two small furnaces to our coquitlam, british columbia testing facility. While we do not yet have a description of the ulc file format and what it is normally used for, we do know which programs are known to open these files. Clear wood sealer fire hazard classification, canulc s. Posted august 22, 2011 by king plastic corporation. Canulcs102 surface burning characteristics of 8 mm fire.
A wide range of thermal resistance is available to provide thermal control for both vertical and horizontal applications. Read here what the ulc file is, and what application you need to open or convert it. Materials must comply with can ulc s102 standard for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies in preference to astm e84 standard for surface burning characteristics of. This standard is applicable to the finished surface or covering of a floor extending to a maximum depth of 65 mm. Ensure finished grade is within 3 of the top of the drainboard sheets. Fire performance astm e84 and canulc s102 surface burning characteristics. If using an adhesive in place of mechanical fasteners, please consult the manufacturers instructions for recommended setting time. Canadian canulc s109 a flame is applied to a vertically oriented test fabric to determine the burning behaviour. Canulcs102 surface burning characteristics of ezobord 9 mm. B materials which, when tested in the manner described in clause 1.
Can ulc s102 surface burning characteristics of rock climbing wall system page 3 of 6 for. Uponor made reasonable efforts to collect, prepare and. Can ulcs1022 fire tests on building materialsstandard scope. Qai performs fire and flammability testing for materials and large scale building products, surface burning characteristics steiner tunnel, smallscale flammability, and flammability testing of furniture or other consumer goods for both residential and commercial markets. N fire alarm field devices must specifically be designed and manufactured in accordance with one of the several ulc standards. Canulcs102 surface burning characteristics of weston. Standard method of test for surface building characteristics of flooring, f. Ul 154 carbondioxide fire extinguishers standards catalog. Underwriters laboratories of canada, its employees, and its agents shall not be responsible to anyone for. Where fabrics and films are backed by a substrate, the fabric and film is more appropriately tested to the requirements in canulc s102, standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies. Underwriters laboratories of canada ulc can ulc s102. This national standard of canada applies to the construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of electric utility systems that are used to generate, transform, transmit, distribute and deliver electrical power or energy.
Can ulc s102 fire rating and is moisture resistant. December 15, 2004 surface burning characteristics for materials used in plenums astm e84 ul 723 vs. Simply put, materials which have not been tested to canulc s102 do not meet the requirements of the national building code. This data should not be considered representative of test results for other plastic panels in the absence of testing the product in accordance with can ulc s102. Heat link pex tubing technical information info 5, page 1. Compliant class a, interior, low voc, water base, flat latex, fire retardant paint, manufactured in accordance with federal specification ttp001932. Jm formaldehydefree thermal and acoustical insulation for wood, engineered wood, and steel framing is made of long, resilient glass fibres bonded with a thermosetting resin. Other standards underwriters laboratories of canada canulc s102. Aug 22, 2011 upgrade to king flameshield for astm e84 class a or class b flame compliance and canulc s102 for canadian compliance. With stateoftheart equipment and laboratories, our team is ready to guide you through the process of testing your. Mdf properties imperial 38 12 916 78 density 48 pcf 47 pcf internal bond 110 psi modulus of rupture 4,500 psi modulus of elasticity 450,000 psi screw holdingface 325 lbs screw holdingedge na 300 lbs thickness swell 0.
In conformance with canulc s102, test for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies, on the basis of not less than three tests, and testing in conformance with canulc s102 includes completing tests in conformance with canulcs127, standard corner. Canulcs10210 testing of 8 mm fire rated high pressure laminate phenolic panel. Established in 1894 as the underwriters electrical bureau a bureau of the national board of fire underwriters, it was known throughout the 20th century as underwriters laboratories and participated in the safety analysis of many of that centurys new technologies. N the application and installation of each device must meet the requirements of both the building code and the canulcs524. Ranger board mdf certified carb phase 2 compliant ccr 93120 carb composite wood atcm. Ulc 101 standard methods of fire endurance tests of building construction and materials canulc s10114 standard by underwriters laboratories of canada, 06012014. Canadian fire alarm verification part one documentation. Underwriters laboratories ul underwriters laboratories of canada ulc intertek testing services its warnock hersey. In canada this is underwriters laboratories of canada ulc. When implemented in the construction exactly as it is laid out in the designs description, it will provide a onehour fire resistance ratingthe supporting data has been collectedbased on the required testing standards. B ackf ill op e rto ncan med ly ft d boa d installed, year round. Clear wood sealer fire hazard classification, can ulc s102, class a when used with flame control no.
The limits of spread of flame on the underside of the assemblies subjected to this test method were established by a comparison of the results on roof. Astm e84 class a or class b and canulcs102 king plastic. The testing procedure described herein is intended to assess the propensity of material employed in light diffusers and lenses to fall from its installed position before igniting when subjected to test fire exposure conditions in canulc s102, as required in the national building code of canada 2005, volume 1, clause 3. Canulcs109 flame resistance of fr354 navy fabric page 2 of 3 for. Standard method of test for surface building characteristics of flooring, floor coverings, and miscellaneous materials and assemblies. Summary of test procedure continued upon ignition of the gas burners, the flame spread distance is observed and recorded every 15 seconds. The testing procedure described herein is intended to assess the propensity of material employed in light diffusers and lenses to fall from its installed position before igniting when subjected to test fire exposure conditions in can ulc s102, as required in the national building code. Standards bulletin 201017 seventh edition canulc s102. Can ulc s102 surface burning characteristics classification, 76 mm 3 wide bead flame spread 10 smoke development 50 can ulc s102 surface burning characteristics classification, 51 mm 2 thick spray applied at full coverage.
Submittal sheet specification compliance astm c 553, mineral fiber blanket thermal insulation, types i, ii, v tiw type i. If the results achieved from the astm e84 and the canulc s102 were the same or if there was a direct correlation between astm e84 and canulc s102, then an argument could be proposed which would recognize astm e84. Ulc canulcs12614 standard method of test for fire spread. Upgrade to king flameshield astm e84 class a or class b flame compliance and can ulc s102 for canadian compliance the upgrade is available for select king plastic products. Custom lengths, heights, and installation methods are available for the creation of custom systems.
Rr 24502 in accordance with icces esr 2645 new york city building code mea numbers 40687 and 40787 national building code. Pex tubing technical information info 5, page 1 l2305 november 5, 2019. S101, standard method of fire endurance tests of building construction and materials, published by ulc standards. Drain pipe or tile must be on compacted soil pipe or tile joints. That test is a requirement of the united states codes whereas the national building code of canada requires that foamed plastic be tested in accordance with canulc s102 standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies which in turn, because of the results of the canulc s 102 test results. Canulcs101 canulc s102 canulcs114 canulcs115 every ad firebarrier product is certified by one or more of the following independent testing and certification agencies2. You may be aware of discussions comparing flame spread and smoke developed values for products. Canulc s102 surface burning characteristics of rock climbing wall system page 3 of 6 for. The tunnel is constructed for test materials utilizing an exposed area 18 inches wide by 24 feet long and has a depth of 12 inches. Ulc standards is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth edition of can ulc s115.
Canulcs101 requires loads applied to test samples to be calculated us. Canulcs102 surface burning characteristics of rock. The initiating circuit table above references wiring of remote annunciators. Standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies. Ulc standards is pleased to announce the publication of revision 1 of the second edition of can ulcs610. Canulc s56103 installation and services for fire signal receiving centres and systems ottawa 20 alan cavers, engineering manager underwriters laboratories of canada dec. Horizontal assemblies horizontal assemblies such as floors, ceilings and roofs are tested for fire exposure from the underside only. Wiring methods and bonding to ground of field devices backboxes is referenced in the canadian electrical code, and canulcs524 standard for installation of fire alarm systems. The test was conducted in accordance with canulc s102. Can ulcs102 surface burning characteristics of rock climbing wall system page 3 of 6 for. Canulcs102 testing of medite fire rated mdf with 0. Fire alarm system installation guideline field devices. Infinite uses for healthcare nurses stations, examination areas, patient rooms, restrooms, cafeterias, dispensaries, reception areas or literally any other interior horizontal or vertical surface including wall cladding and wainscoting can be enhanced and improved with staron. Refer to appendix d for examples of inspection and test record forms.
Canulcs12614 standard method of test for fire spread under roofdeck assemblies third edition. Inclusion of the logo of an accredited third party certification body on the label ensures that the product meets these requirements. Proper conditioning of the laminate, substrate, and backing sheet minimizes possible warping, shrinking, or expansion of. Standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of. Upgrade to king flameshield astm e84 class a or class b flame compliance and canulc s102 for canadian compliance. There are two versions of the standard for verification of fire alarm systems currently referenced in provincially adopted building codes, with alberta the only major jurisdiction where can ulc s537 the newest published edition of this standard is being used. States codes whereas the national building code of canada requires that foamed plastic be tested in accordance with can ulc s102 standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials and assemblies which in turn, because of the results of the can ulc s 102 test results.
The following is the ululc standards accreditation manual covering the procedures for standards development. Every day thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open specific types of files. Standard on electric utility workplace electrical safety for generation, transmission and distribution. System components have builtin moisture management pressure equalized rain screen. All mircom remote annunciators are wired in parallel in a. Subject file 204 january 25, 2008 certification bulletin. Canadian building code requirements for eps insulation product information bulletin 264 page 2 of 2.
During any ulc installation described within this guide, all the rules for safe installation specified in the cec canadian electrical code shall be respected. Transformer plugin type or hardwired, minimum rated 16v ac, 3740va class 2 power limited, csacetlcul listed. Ul llc is a global safety certification company headquartered in northbrook, illinois. Test standard the results of the tests are expressed by indexes, which compare the characteristics of the sample under tests relative to that of select. For more information about this standard, please contact gillian wintonic at 63684427 or by email at gillian. Fire test for surface building characteristics of flooring, floor coverings canulc s102 2 fire tests on building materials standard.
The standard also requires fireresistive assemblies with ratings obta. Ul labeled astm e1264 classification type xii, form 2, pattern e, fire class a right, so my first response is wtf did all that just say. Al panels are available in standard polyethylene pe or class a2 fire rated fr core the highest quality fire resistant panels. This manual provides the structure and set up of the administration of the standards development process at ulc standards and provides the structure and procedures for the standards development process of ulc standards technical committees. This standard has been approved by the ulc standards committee on fire tests and has been published under the date of june 2018. Ulc canulcs10114 standard methods of fire endurance tests. Specimens are set on the top of edge of the tunnel walls and are covered and enclosed by a single 25 foot refractory construction lid. These new chambers will be operational as of august 2016 and are accredited to test and certify to astm e6 and can ulc s114. Can ulc s102 surface burning characteristics of primacoustic ceiling tile page 3 of 4 for. Fire test for surface building characteristics of flooring, floor coverings can ulc s102 2 fire tests on building materials standard. Canulcs10903 flame tests of flamerelative standards cancgsb4. Can ulcs10210 testing of 8 mm fire rated high pressure laminate phenolic panel page 3 of 6 for. Mar 03, 2015 the ulc listed design oxxx in figure 1 is an example of a specific assembly tested to the requirements for a fireresistant design by ulc for conformity with nbc.
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