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The Standards Council of Canada requires all proposed standards be made available for a 60-day public review during the development process, allowing input from interested parties.

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CAN/ULC S573, Standard for Installation of Ancillary Devices Connected to Fire Alarm Systems
The proposed revision of the first edition of CAN/ULC S573, Standard for Installation of Ancillary Devices, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: October 6, 2023
Date Due: December 5, 2023


CAN/ULC S712.1, Standard for Thermal Insulation – Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam – Material Specification
The proposed revision of the Third Edition of CAN/ULC S712.1, Standard for Thermal Insulation – Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam – Material Specification Thermal Insulation – Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam – Material Specification, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee on Thermal Performance and Energy Use in the Built Environment, TC S700, for ballot approval and to others interested for comment.

Date Posted: November 3, 2023
Date Due: January 2, 2024


ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2684, Video and Thermal Image Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems
The proposed first edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2684, Video and Thermal Image Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: November 3, 2023
Date Due: January 2, 2024


ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 79, Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Petroleum Dispensing Products
The proposed Eleventh edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 79, Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Petroleum Dispensing Products, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: November 17, 2023
Date Due: January 16, 2024


ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 79A, Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol Blends with Nominal Ethanol Concentrations up to 85 Percent (E0 – E85)
The proposed Second edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 79A, Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol Blends with Nominal Ethanol Concentrations up to 85 Percent (E0 – E85), has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: November 17, 2023
Date Due: January 16, 2024


ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 79B, Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel Fuel, Diesel/Biodiesel Blends with Nominal Biodiesel Concentrations up to 20 Percent (B20), Kerosene, and Fuel Oil
The proposed Second edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 79B, Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel Fuel, Diesel/Biodiesel Blends with Nominal Biodiesel Concentrations up to 20 Percent (B20), Kerosene, and Fuel Oil, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: November 17, 2023
Date Due: January 16, 2024


CAN/ULC S655, Standard for Aboveground Protected Tank Assemblies for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Second edition of CAN/ULC S655, Standard for Aboveground Protected Tank Assemblies for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 12, 2024
Date Due: March 12, 2024


CAN/ULC S677, Standard for Fire Tested Aboveground Tank Assemblies for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the First edition of CAN/ULC S677, Standard for Fire Tested Aboveground Tank Assemblies for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 12, 2024
Date Due: March 12, 2024


CAN/ULC S530, Standard for Heat Actuated Fire Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems
The proposed second edition of CAN/ULC S530, Standard for Heat Actuated Fire Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, has been submitted to the Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 19, 2024
Date Due: March 19, 2024


CAN/ULC S531, Standard for Smoke Alarms
The proposed fifth edition of CAN/ULC S531, Standard for Smoke Alarms, has been submitted to the Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 19, 2024
Date Due: March 19, 2024


CAN/ULC S102, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Eighth Edition of the CAN/ULC S102, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 26, 2024
Date Due: March 26, 2024


CAN/ULC S102.2, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Eighth Edition of the CAN/ULC S102.2, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Date Due: March 31, 2024


CAN/ULC S553, Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Third Edition of the CAN/ULC S553, Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Date Due: March 31, 2024


CAN/ULC S107, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Fourth Edition of the CAN/ULC S107, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Date Due: March 31, 2024


CAN/ULC S126, Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Third Edition of the CAN/ULC S126, Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Date Due: March 31, 2024


CAN/ULC S143, Standard Method of Fire Tests for Non-Metallic Electrical and Optical Fibre Cable Raceway Systems
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the Second Edition of the CAN/ULC S143, Standard Method of Fire Tests for Non-Metallic Electrical and Optical Fibre Cable Raceway Systems, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Date Due: March 31, 2024


CAN/ULC S590, Standard for Design, Installation, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Safety Way Guidance System
The proposed reaffirmation and continuance of the First Edition of the CAN/ULC S590, Standard for Design, Installation, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Safety Way Guidance System, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Date Due: March 31, 2024


CAN/ULC S135, Standard Test Method for the Determination of Combustibility Parameters of Building Materials Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter (Cone Calorimeter)
The proposed revision of the Second Edition of CAN/ULC S135, Standard Test Method for the Determination of Combustibility Parameters of Building Materials Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter (Cone Calorimeter), has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee on Fire Tests, TC S100A, for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: February 9, 2024
Date Due: April 9, 2024


ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1370, Standard for Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances
The proposed first edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1370, Standard for Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances, has been submitted to the Technical Committee on Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: February 9, 2024
Date Due: April 9, 2024


ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 567, Standard for Emergency Breakaway Fittings, Swivel Connectors and Pipe-Connection Fittings for Petroleum Products and LP-Gas
The proposed revision of the Eleventh Edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 567, Standard for Emergency Breakaway Fittings, Swivel Connectors and Pipe-Connection Fittings for Petroleum Products and LP-Gas, has been submitted to the ULC Technical Committee for approval by ballot and to other interested parties for comment.

Date Posted: February 16, 2024
Date Due: April 16, 2024