CAN/ULC-S561 requirements
We review the fire alarm monitoring standard and any project-specific certificate requirements. ASL’s ULC certification remains in progress.
Fire alarm monitoring
Fire alarm systems & Canadian monitoring
Fire alarm installation, inspection and monitoring planned around your building’s applicable requirements. ASL’s ULC certification is in progress; we confirm certificate requirements with you before work begins.
Standards & compliance
Standards-aware fire alarm support
Dual-path signal transmission
Uses redundant cellular and IP communication channels so monitoring remains online even if phone lines are cut.
CFAA certified support
Managed and serviced by certified fire alarm technicians.
Coverage
What we monitor
Commercial main fire panels
Sprinkler system riser valves & waterflow switches
Suppression systems & duct detectors
Trouble & supervisory alarm signals
Technician credentials, standards & partnerships
Credentials that back every installation
ASL’s ULC certification is in progress; ASL is not currently ULC certified. Project-specific monitoring and certificate requirements must be confirmed before installation. Monitoring is provided through Graham Alarm Monitoring and Armstrong Monitoring. The CAN/ULC references below describe applicable standards, not certifications held by ASL.
CFAA technician support
Fire alarm service, inspection, testing and verification supported by CFAA technicians.
CAN/ULC-S561
National standard governing fire alarm monitoring installations.
CAN/ULC-S524
Installation standard for fire alarm systems.
CAN/ULC-S537
Verification standard for fire alarm systems.
CAN/ULC-S536
Annual inspection and testing standard for fire alarm systems.
Ontario Code Compliance
All work follows Ontario Building Code and Fire Code life-safety requirements.
Alarm.com Authorized Partner
Authorized Alarm.com partner for smart home and business security platforms.
Kantech Corporate Certified
Kantech Corporate certified for commercial access control systems.
Equipment brands
Major brands we install and service
Fire alarm
24/7 live monitoring
Two Canadian monitoring centres
ASL is an authorized dealer for two Canadian monitoring providers, so alarm and fire signals are handled by live operators here in Canada — not overseas call centres.
Graham Alarm Monitoring
Ontario-based monitoring centre handling alarm and fire signals for ASL customers.
Armstrong Monitoring
Nova Scotia-based monitoring centre providing 24/7 live operator coverage.
FAQ
Common questions
Is ASL ULC certified?
ASL’s ULC certification is in progress; ASL is not currently ULC certified. Project-specific monitoring and certificate requirements must be confirmed before installation.
Is ULC fire alarm monitoring required for commercial buildings in Cornwall?
Monitoring requirements depend on the building and applicable Ontario codes. ASL reviews CAN/ULC-S561 requirements with you and coordinates monitoring through Graham Alarm Monitoring or Armstrong Monitoring. ASL’s ULC certification is in progress; confirm project-specific certificate requirements before proceeding.
What fire alarm credentials and codes does ASL follow?
ASL provides CFAA technician support for fire alarm work and reviews applicable CAN/ULC-S561, S524, S537, S536 and Ontario Building/Fire Code requirements for each project.
Verify your fire code compliance
Cornwall-based technicians, 24/7 live monitoring, one provider for every system.