In Gatineau and Ottawa, every commercial fire alarm system must be connected to a monitoring station according to the CAN/ULC-S561 standard. This standard governs the procedures, installation methods and standards to be met to ensure a fast response in the event of fire.
GMS Sécurité connects your fire alarm system to a ULC-certified monitoring station and ensures that your installation complies with the requirements in force in Gatineau and Ottawa.
As soon as an alarm goes off, our monitoring station identifies the building and the type of emergency, then contacts the firefighters and the designated responsible persons without delay. Your installation is documented and compliant with the applicable standards throughout the Gatineau-Ottawa territory.
Ensure your building’s compliance.
Yes. Any commercial or institutional building equipped with a fire alarm system in the Gatineau and Ottawa territory must be connected to an alarm receiving station according to this standard. Your GMS advisor can confirm the specific requirements for your type of building.
In most cases, yes. GMS can connect an existing system to our monitoring station, depending on the compatibility of the equipment in place. Contact us for an assessment.
It confirms that your installation and the monitoring station meet the strictest standards regarding equipment, installation and response procedures. This certification is required by insurers and local authorities.
Yes. GMS can centralize fire monitoring and intrusion monitoring on the same platform, for simplified management and a coordinated response in an emergency.