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Standards Council of Canada accredits ULC as an...
December 6, 2017
Toronto, ON, December 6, 2017 — The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has named Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. (ULC) as an accredited Inspection Body (IB) for performing Field Evaluations (FE) of Gas-fired Appliances &...
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European market access now simpler for manufacturers of...
September 29, 2017
Ballerup, Denmark, September 20, 2017 — Manufacturers of appliances that burn gaseous fuels now have a new option when seeking market access into Europe. In order to enter the European market, products must meet the...
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ULC Standards Has Published the 2017 Editions of...
July 18, 2017
ULC Standards has published the 2017 editions of the 2 Listing Directories: – Fire Resistance – Firestop Systems and Components ULC publications including Standards, Directories and ORDs are available via the ULC Online Store. Payment...
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UL and CLEB Combine to Provide Best in...
May 9, 2017
Increases UL’s global footprint in the Construction Market and expands UL’s Building Science Services expertise NORTHBROOK, Ill. – May 9, 2017 – UL, a global safety science leader and a well-known leader worldwide in the...
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UL Combustion Lab in Toronto now Approved for...
March 30, 2017
UL’s facility has been approved through the SCAQMD Laboratory Approval Program (LAP) UL, a global safety science organization, today announced that the company’s Toronto-based safety testing facility for appliances and controls is one of the...
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UL Issues First Managed Video Monitoring Services Certification...
March 27, 2017
Caliber Communications Inc. first in Canada to receive certificate of compliance to UL 827B and UL 827 UL today announced that it has issued the first certificate of compliance in Canada for remote guarding through the...
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UL and the North American Association for Environmental...
February 21, 2017
NORTHBROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 1, 2017 — The third annual UL Innovative Education Award (ULIEA) recognition program is open to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States and Canada. Awards will go to...
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Canada Green Building Council’s Product of the Year...
January 27, 2017
The CaGBC has announced that the CaGBC 2017 Green Building Product of the Year Award is now open. The purpose of the award is to encourage Canadian companies to develop sustainable building products and materials,...
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ULC Standards Has Published the 2016 Editions of...
November 22, 2016
ULC Standards has published the 2016 editions of the 2 Listing Directories: Fire Resistance Firestop Systems and Components ULC publications including Standards, Directories and ORDs are available via the ULC Online Store. Payment on the ULC...
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ULC Standards’ Mark Ramlochan Wins SCC’s 2016 Young...
October 27, 2016
In the picture: John Walter, SCC CEO, and Mark Ramlochan, ULC Standards Mark Ramlochan, Project Manager for ULC Standards, received the 2016 Young Leader Award organized by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). This Award...
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UL Joins Forces with Stantec to Offer Field...
August 23, 2016
UL, a global safety science organization, announces an alliance with Stantec Consulting Limited to offer field evaluation services that will confirm gas-fired equipment is gas code B149.3 compliant. As an accredited Standards Council of Canada...
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UL Joins Forces with Marex Canada Limited to...
August 2, 2016
UL, a global safety science organization, announces an alliance with Marex Canada Limited to deliver field evaluation services for gas-fired equipment in the Province of Alberta. As an accredited Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Certification...
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UL Opens New Fuel Burning Testing Facility in...
July 12, 2016
Toronto, Ontario lab designed to provide full range testing and certification services for gas, oil, and solid fuel appliances UL, a global safety science organization, today announced the official opening of the newest UL safety...
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UL Receives Listing For Gas-fired Equipment Field Evaluation...
June 12, 2016
Toronto, ON, June 8, 2016 — UL, a global safety science organization, today announced that it has been listed on the Alberta STANDATA as a preferred service provider to the Oil and Gas industry in Alberta. As...
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UL Launches Cybersecurity Assurance Program
April 6, 2016
UL Launches Cybersecurity Assurance Program New UL 2900 Series of Standards Offer Testable Cybersecurity Criteria for Network-Connectable Products & Systems NORTHBROOK,Ill., April 5, 2016—UL(UnderwritersLaboratories),a global safety science organization, today announced its new Cybersecurity Assurance Program...
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New UL App Puts HazLoc Technical Expertise At...
February 16, 2016
New mobile App provides installation principles regarding explosive atmospheres for the Hazardous Locations industry. To facilitate a common understanding of global hazardous locations (explosive atmospheres) for industry stakeholders, UL’s new mobile App benefits designers, manufacturers,...
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UL Workshops Available to Help You Understand New...
January 29, 2016
UL is pleased to announce that workshops are available to help you understand new changes to UL & ULC smoke alarm and detector requirements. This three-day instructor led workshop will provide a fundamental understanding of...
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ULC Standards has published the 2015 editions of...
November 3, 2015
ULC Standards has published the 2015 editions of the 6 Listing Directories: Building Materials Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems and Components Fire Protection Equipment Fire Resistance Heating and Ventilating Equipment & Flammable Liquids and Gases...
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UL President & CEO Keith Williams Interviewed by...
November 1, 2015
Toronto, ON, October 23, 2015 – UL President & CEO Keith Williams talks with Business News Network on UL’s evolution to cybersecurity, anti-counterfeiting, transaction security and the internet of things. Please click here to watch the interview...
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ULC Standards Endorses Safe Fuel Oil Tank Practice
June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015 In Canada, fuel oil storage tanks, commonly used for home-heating, have been in use for more than 90 years. When the company was established in 1920, aboveground tanks for fuel oil were some...
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UL Has Expanded Hazardous Locations Services
April 10, 2015
This year marks the 100th year that UL has provided Hazardous Locations services throughout North America. Over the past century, there have been many global explosion protection milestones for the industry. UL has been instrumental...
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Standards Council of Canada Announces First Joint Canada-U.S....
April 5, 2015
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and ULC Standards are pleased to announce the development of a Joint National Standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves. The development of this joint Canada-U.S. standard is the...
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UL And NAAEE Announce UL Innovative Education Award...
November 14, 2014
New UL Innovative Education Award invests in nonprofits that leverage the environment as a pathway to STEM learning NORTHBROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, October 9, 2014 —Throughout history, talented scientists and innovators have helped to move...
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Standards Council of Canada Approves Six National Standards...
October 9, 2014
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and ULC Standards are pleased to announce the publication of six National Standards of Canada (NSC) related to storage tanks for flammable and combustible liquids. These standards are designed...
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The 2014 ULC Listing Directories Are Now Published
January 20, 2014
The 2014 ULC Listing Directories are now published. Please click here to purchase these directories at the ULC Online Store.
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SCC Funds the Updating of Standards for Petroleum...
September 3, 2013
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is funding the updating of six design standards for petroleum storage tank systems. ULC Standards has been awarded the contract to update the standards. Accredited by SCC, ULC Standards...
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UL Launches Enhanced Certification Mark and Badge System
May 16, 2013
UL Launches Enhanced Certification Mark and Badge System
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ULC Ottawa Office Moving to New Location
February 27, 2013
We are pleased to inform you that the ULC Standards and Government Relations Office & External Affairs will be moving its Ottawa office to a new location. On Friday March 1, 2013, the Ottawa office...
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UL to Begin Developing Standards for the Canadian...
February 4, 2013
UL has recently been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as one of only two standards development organizations based outside of Canada. This credential enables UL to create Standards for Canada along with...
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ULC Standards Develops Canadian Standard on Organic Light...
May 8, 2012
ULC Standards, a Standards Council of Canada accredited standards development organization, is pleased to announce the publication of ULC-S8752-12, Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Panels. This First Edition ULC Standard of Canada has been approved...
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SCC 2012 Awards
January 12, 2012
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for its 2012 Awards. Nominations are being sought for individuals, committees and/or organizations who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and commitment...