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When a fire alarm is activated, what happens to the building's smoke control fans during a verification test?

CAN/ULC-S537-19 Clause 5.14.3.1.1 states that upon alarm, smoke control systems must be verified to switch to their emergency mode (e.g., pressurization fans ON

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Question: When a fire alarm is activated, what happens to the building's smoke control fans during a verification test?

Answer options:

  • They must immediately shut down to prevent smoke spread ✅ They must operate as per the designed smoke control sequence
  • They must remain in their normal day-to-day operation mode
  • They must be manually started by the Fire Department only

Correct answer: They must operate as per the designed smoke control sequence

Explanation: CAN/ULC-S537-19 Clause 5.14.3.1.1 states that upon alarm, smoke control systems must be verified to switch to their emergency mode (e.g., pressurization fans ON, exhaust fans ON).

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