ULC is a word you often hear in alarm systems in North America. It’s logo is omnipresent on security products as well.
In this article, I will walk you through ULC standards. I will explain to you how it works and how a company complies it installations and its products to ULC norms.
What is ULC ?
ULC stands for Underwriters Laboratories of Canada.
It is a non-governmental certification organization. It is Headquartered in the United States of America. Thus In the United States we called it UL. It is responsible for carrying out inspections. it tests products related to the dangers of fire, accident and damage to property. Following this, it gives certifications of conformity to standards that it develops itself.
ULC standards and security systems
The security systems industry in Canada is heavily influenced by ULC standards. A ULC Certified alarm system is known to be better than one that is not. As a result, insurance providers are reducing rates for customers with compliant systems. In addition, organizations with objects of great value to protect demand that their systems to be compliant.
Security product manufacturers also comply their products to ULC standards. Because an installation of complied products may be better as well.
How does a company register with ULC ?
To register with ULC, a company must comply in terms of its on-site facilities. It must also have a fire alarm and anti-theft monitoring central that complies both in terms of equipment, operations and skilled personnel.
How a product can be ULC certified ?
ULC performs tests on product samples. It also performs inspection as well. And makes sure that these products meet the applicable requirements. ULC also makes plant visits to verify that manufacturers still comply to product and production procedure requirements.
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For more informations about ULC, visite ULC web site. You can also buy the norms
