Power Supply and Battery Testing in Fire Alarm Systems
Strengthen your knowledge and gain practical confidence with this focused, instructor-led training.
Led by industry expert Louis-Philippe (Phil) Gagnon, this course combines clear explanations, practical examples, and real-world applications to equip technicians with the skills required to perform their duties with precision.
Participants will learn to identify required power supplies, understand their functions, and apply the standards that govern installation, inspection, testing, and verification
Standards Addressed:
- CAN/ULC-S524:2019 and 2024 – Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
- CAN/ULC-S536:2019 – Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
- CAN/ULC-S537:2019 – Verification of Fire Alarm Systems
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand what constitutes a main power supply and an emergency power supply
- Apply the correct inspection, testing, and verification procedures
- Recognize deficiencies and ensure systems meet current ULC requirements
- Improve field accuracy, troubleshooting skills, and compliance confidence
Format: Online, Instructor-Led
Cost: CAD $149 +HST, per person
Certificate: HSMC Certificate of Completion + Transcript
Who this is for: Fire alarm technicians, inspectors, verifiers, and anyone preparing for practical or field responsibilities.
About the Instructor:
Louis-Philippe (Phil) Gagnon
Phil is presently employed by Pageau Morel Engineering as a Fire Alarm & Standards Specialist.
He has studied in computer science and electronics at CEGEP de l’Outaouais and his career started as an Alarm System Technician in 1988. His career path brought him to work for various companies such as Simplex Time Equipment Co., Wells Fargo, ADT, SimplexGrinnell and Total Fire Protection in Ottawa until he was hired by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) in February 2012 as an Alarm System Auditor.
Phil became a Senior Alarm System Auditor with expertise in Fire Alarm Systems applicable Standards CAN/ULC-S524, -S537, -S536, S561 and CAN/ULC-S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Phil was a participant and the technical lead in developing the ULC’s S1001 certification program.
He has also participated in various standard working groups and committees and various conferences & trainings sessions to service providers, associations and AHJ’s.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
7:00 pm EST
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
7:00 pm EST
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This program is independent of the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA). Completion of this program does not provide CFAA continuing education credits.