CAN/ULC-S102.2: Reading a Canadian Flooring Fire Report
A Canadian flooring fire submission needs more than a “fire-resistant” description. The method, reported values, specimen build and intended location must line up with the project specification.
Start with these report fields
| Report field | What the buyer should read | Purchasing implication |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Exact test designation, edition and laboratory. | An EN or ASTM report is not automatically a Canadian-method report. |
| Results | Flame-spread and smoke-developed results as stated in the report. | Compare the reported metrics to the project’s limits; do not translate them into an invented letter class. |
| Specimen | Product identification, thickness, backing, substrate and mounting/fixing details. | A change of construction or installation can fall outside the evidence presented. |
| Scope | Report purpose and any limitations, classification or listing references. | A test report, certification listing and project acceptance are different documents. |
The use location changes the document request
Building and occupancy
Give the designer the building type, province and intended room or circulation area. Do not apply a single limit to every Canadian building.
Substrate and fixing
Specify floating, bonded or other installation and the floor base. The report’s specimen and mounting details should be visible in the submittal.
Applicable specification
Use the adopted code and project fire schedule as the acceptance basis. The authority having jurisdiction decides regulatory acceptance.
Why Bfl-s1 or an ASTM result is not a substitute
European reaction-to-fire classifications, US floor fire tests and Canadian surface-burning methods use different test and reporting systems. A result from one system should be submitted as that result, not relabelled as a Canadian pass.
Build a concise fire-document submission
- Identify the productSKU, board or tile dimensions, wear layer, attached backing and installation method.
- Attach the complete reportInclude the report identification pages, specimen description, results and limitations. An isolated logo or cropped results page omits essential context.
- Match the requirementPlace the project method and acceptance criteria beside the report values, with the relevant installation details.
- Keep the approved buildCarry the same specification into the order, packaging records and installation instructions.
Canadian fire-report questions
Is CAN/ULC-S102.2 a fire-resistance duration?
No. Surface-burning behaviour is different from the fire-resistance rating of a building element. A floor/ceiling fire-resistance requirement needs its own assembly evidence.
Does every Canadian flooring project use the same limit?
No. The applicable code provisions and project specification depend on the building, occupancy, location and other design conditions.
Can one report cover every backing option?
Only within its documented scope. Read the tested specimen and any permitted variations before applying it to a different pad or construction.
Does a test report mean the product has a ULC certification mark?
No. Testing and product certification are separate services. A certification claim needs the corresponding listing and authorised mark scope.
Related buyer resources
Sources and further reading
Send the build and destination
Tell us the construction, wear layer, size, quantity per colour, destination and required documents. This gives the quotation a clear product and delivery basis.