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Electromagnetic door holders must be designed such that upon loss of fire alarm power, they:

CAN/ULC-S524 requires that if the fire alarm system fails or its power is lost, the ancillary devices like door holders must transition to their 'emergency stat

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Question: Electromagnetic door holders must be designed such that upon loss of fire alarm power, they:

Answer options:

  • Remain locked/energized indefinitely
  • Wait for a manual override ✅ Fail to the 'fire safety' position (doors close)
  • Sound a local trouble buzzer until fixed

Correct answer: Fail to the 'fire safety' position (doors close)

Explanation: CAN/ULC-S524 requires that if the fire alarm system fails or its power is lost, the ancillary devices like door holders must transition to their 'emergency state' (release the door).

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