CF Market Mall - Revision history

Alberta Fire Alarms at 01:21, 25 May 2025

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	\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: ~~2021~~ <br />Year Opened: 1971		\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2004
			Most Recent Known Modification: 2022 (Decathlon)<br />Year Opened: 1971
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	'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (t floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and was expanded in 1988. The mall then underwent an expansion and major renovation in 2004, and the fire alarm system was installed during this facelift.		'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (t floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and was expanded in 1988. The mall then underwent an expansion and major renovation in 2004, and the fire alarm system was installed during this facelift.
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	The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.		The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.

	===== Tenants =====		===== Tenants =====
	The tenants mostly contain an Edwards 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd). A couple tenants have them fitted with LKC-1 lenses.		The tenants mostly contain an Edwards 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd). A couple tenants have them fitted with LKC-1 lenses.

TwentyThree33 at 04:46, 12 April 2025

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	== System Specifications (2004-present) ==		== System Specifications (2004-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network with several nodes, the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. An additional panel is located in the Safeway entrance vestibule. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, and the alarm signal is temporal.		The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network with several nodes, the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. An additional panel is located in the Safeway entrance vestibule. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, is equipped with voice evacuation, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, and the alarm signal is temporal.

	Prior to 2021, the Safeway node was set to continuous for the alarm signal. The Safeway panel replaced a Notifier System 2500 in 2004.		Prior to 2021, the Safeway node was set to continuous for the alarm signal. The Safeway panel replaced a Notifier System 2500 in 2004.
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	There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all conventional, sprinkler and signal circuits.		There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all conventional, sprinkler and signal circuits.
	=== Sequence of Operation ===		=== Sequence of Operation ===
	The horn/strobes ~~are used~~ for ~~signaling~~. The system ~~is not equipped with voice~~-~~evacuation~~, ~~but~~ when the microphone is keyed, ~~the~~ horns ~~are silenced, the~~ strobes continue ~~flashing~~, ~~and~~ the ~~mic feed~~ will ~~go through the mall's PA system~~.		The system utilizes the horn/strobes for all signalling. The voice portion of the system utilizes the mall's public address system. There are no pre-recorded messages played on this system, however when the microphone is keyed for live announcements, all horns automatically silence while strobes continue to flash. Upon conclusion of an announcement, the horns will automatically resound.

	An activated device will start the alert signal throughout the mall. If the system is not acknowledged after 5 minutes or if a keyswitch is activated, a mall-wide evacuation is initiated.		An activated device will start the alert signal throughout the mall. If the system is not acknowledged after 5 minutes or if a keyswitch is activated, a mall-wide evacuation is initiated.
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	The building was protected by an Edwards Custom 6500 conventional fire alarm system. The panel was located in the security office. The system was configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding was 20BPM, followed by continuous for the alarm signal.		The building was protected by an Edwards Custom 6500 conventional fire alarm system. The panel was located in the security office. The system was configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding was 20BPM, followed by continuous for the alarm signal.
	===== Annunciators =====		===== Annunciators =====
	There were Edwards annunciators in some ~~entrances, model to be confirmed~~.		There were Edwards 456 annunciators in some areas.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	All notification appliances except for the Toys R Us were Edwards 881-D remote vibrating horns (red, flush-mount). Toys R Us had Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount), installed in 1992.		All notification appliances except for the Toys R Us were Edwards 881-D remote vibrating horns (red, flush-mount). Toys R Us had Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount), installed in 1992.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 07:11, 9 March 2025

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	\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1971		\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1971
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	'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (~~which is two~~ floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and was expanded in 1988. The mall then underwent an expansion and major renovation in 2004, and the fire alarm system was installed during this facelift.		'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (t floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and was expanded in 1988. The mall then underwent an expansion and major renovation in 2004, and the fire alarm system was installed during this facelift.
	== System Specifications (2004-present) ==		== System Specifications (2004-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network with several nodes, the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. An additional panel is located in the Safeway entrance vestibule. The system runs ~~EST’s~~ Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, and the alarm signal is temporal.		The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network with several nodes, the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. An additional panel is located in the Safeway entrance vestibule. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, and the alarm signal is temporal.

	Prior to 2021, ~~one of~~ the ~~NACs~~ was set to continuous for the ~~evacuation~~ signal.		Prior to 2021, the Safeway node was set to continuous for the alarm signal. The Safeway panel replaced a Notifier System 2500 in 2004.

			The mall EST3 replaced an Edwards Custom 6500 in 2004.
	===== Annunciators =====		===== Annunciators =====
	There are Edwards EST3-LCDANN LCD annunciators located in most entrances.		There are Edwards EST3-LCDANN LCD annunciators located in most entrances.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	Most notification appliances are from ~~EST~~'s "Integrity" line of products.		Most notification appliances are from Edwards' "Integrity" line of products.
	===== Main Mall Corridors =====		===== Main Mall Corridors =====
	All ~~corridor~~ notification appliances are ~~EST~~ 757-7A-TW horn/strobes (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd) and 757-1A-TW horns (white, ceiling-mount), mounted in a pattern of horn/strobe, horn, horn/strobe, horn.		All notification appliances are Edwards 757-7A-TW horn/strobes (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd) and 757-1A-TW horns (white, ceiling-mount), mounted in a pattern of horn/strobe, horn, horn/strobe, horn.

	The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.		The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.
	===== Tenants =====		===== Tenants =====
	The tenants mostly contain an ~~EST~~ 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd). A couple tenants have them fitted with LKC-1 lenses.		The tenants mostly contain an Edwards 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd). A couple tenants have them fitted with LKC-1 lenses.

	Some tenants contain ~~EST~~ 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		Some tenants contain Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).

	Other tenants contain ~~EST~~ 757-5A-T (red, wall-mount, 15cd) or 757-7A-TW (white, wall-mount, 15cd) horn/strobes as deficiency replacements.		Other tenants contain Edwards 757-5A-T (red, wall-mount, 15cd) or 757-7A-TW (white, wall-mount, 15cd) horn/strobes as deficiency replacements.

	They are mostly mounted on the ceilings, but some have them on the walls.		They are mostly mounted on the ceilings, but some have them on the walls.
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	The notification appliances were left untouched during the upgrades in 2004, and were Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount).		The notification appliances were left untouched during the upgrades in 2004, and were Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount).

	They were installed in 1992 when the store opened~~, the panel at the time was an Edwards 6500~~. As of January 2024, the space is now a Decathlon store, and these horns do not exist anymore.		They were installed in 1992 when the store opened. As of January 2024, the space is now a Decathlon store, and these horns do not exist anymore.

	There are now Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd) suspended from the ceiling.		There are now Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd) suspended from the ceiling.
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	The notification appliances were redone in 2020, most likely for uniform sound.		The notification appliances were redone in 2020, most likely for uniform sound.

	They are Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd), which replaced System Sensor “SpectrAlert” P241575A horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd). These were set to continuous ~~electromechanical horn~~, and were installed in 2001 during the renovation of this store.		They are Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd), which replaced System Sensor “SpectrAlert” P241575A horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd, set to electromechanical). These were set to continuous, and were installed in 2001 during the renovation of this store.

	There is an ~~EST~~ 757-7A-TW horn/strobe on the ceiling in the hallway to the mall, which was the only device not replaced.		There is an Edwards 757-7A-TW horn/strobe on the ceiling in the hallway to the mall, which was the only device not replaced.
	===== Exterior =====		===== Exterior =====
	Most ~~outdoor~~ notification appliances are ~~EST~~ CS405-7A-T weatherproof remote strobes (red, 15/75cd) , on three sides of the building. There is also one outside Safeway, installed in 2020 replacing a System Sensor “SpectrAlert” S1224MCKA (red, wall-mount, multi-candela) weatherproof remote strobe.		Most exterior notification appliances are Edwards CS405-7A-T weatherproof remote strobes (red, 15/75cd), on three sides of the building outside exterior doors, likely where more nodes are located. There is also one outside Safeway, installed in 2020 replacing a System Sensor “SpectrAlert” S1224MCKA (red, wall-mount, multi-candela) weatherproof remote strobe.

	In the covered areas, such as the loading docks, there are ~~EST~~ 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		In the covered areas, such as the loading docks, there are Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).

	One side of the mall has an ~~EST~~ 757-1A-T remote horn (red) by a loading dock.		One side of the mall has an Edwards 757-1A-T remote horn (red) by a loading dock.

			Another loading dock has an Edwards "Genesis" WG4WN-HVMC horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, set to 60cd), installed sometime in 2023.
	=== Initiating Devices ===		=== Initiating Devices ===
	==== Pull Stations ====		==== Pull Stations ====
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	There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relays serving various purposes.		There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relays serving various purposes.

			There are EST SIGA-IM isolator modules on the SLCs.
	==== EOLs ====		==== EOLs ====
	There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line ~~resistors~~ on all sprinkler and signal circuits~~, as well as all conventional zones~~.		There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all conventional, sprinkler and signal circuits.
	=== Sequence of Operation ===		=== Sequence of Operation ===
	The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.		The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.
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	==== EOLs ====		==== EOLs ====
	There were Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all circuits.		There were Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all circuits.


	[[Category:Shopping Malls]]		[[Category:Shopping Malls]]
	[[Category:Calgary]]		[[Category:Calgary]]

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Former System Specifications (1988-2004) */

2024-09-20T03:46:15Z

Former System Specifications (1988-2004)

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	\| FACP: Edwards 6500 <br /> FACP Location: Security Office <br />System Type: ~~Conventional,~~ Two-Stage <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br /> System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br> Continuous (Alarm) <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 1992 <br />Year Installed: 1988 <br /> Year Decomissioned: 2004		\| FACP: Edwards 6500 <br /> FACP Location: Security Office <br />System Type: Two-Stage Conventional <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br /> System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br> Continuous (Alarm) <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 1992 <br />Year Installed: 1988<br /> Year Decomissioned: 2004
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	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
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	All pull stations were Edwards 270-GAO conventional two-stage pull stations. Some of these are still in service.		All pull stations were Edwards 270-GAO conventional two-stage pull stations. Some of these are still in service.
	==== Automatic Detection Devices ====		==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
			There were Edwards 6250C conventional ionization smoke detectors in some areas.

			Other areas had Edwards 281C conventional fixed temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors. Some of these are still in service.

			==== EOLs ====
			There were Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all circuits.
	[[Category:Shopping Malls]]		[[Category:Shopping Malls]]
	[[Category:Calgary]]		[[Category:Calgary]]

Alberta Fire Alarms at 03:44, 20 September 2024

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	Newer tenants contain Edwards SIGA-PD addressable photoelectric smoke detectors.		Newer tenants contain Edwards SIGA-PD addressable photoelectric smoke detectors.

			Some areas have EST SIGA-HRS addressable fixed temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors.

	All detectors are mounted on SIGA-SB bases.		All detectors are mounted on SIGA-SB bases.

			The area near Toys R Us has Edwards 281C conventional fixed temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors.
	==== Modules ====		==== Modules ====
	There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.		There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 04:59, 19 September 2024

2024-09-19T04:59:36Z

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	\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1971		\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1971
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	'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (which is two floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and ~~had expansions~~ in 1988, and ~~again~~ in 2004~~. The~~ fire alarm system was installed ~~following the 2004 expansion~~.		'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (which is two floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and was expanded in 1988. The mall then underwent an expansion and major renovation in 2004, and the fire alarm system was installed during this facelift.
	== System Specifications (2004-present) ==		== System Specifications (2004-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
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	The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.		The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.
	===== Tenants =====		===== Tenants =====
	The tenants mostly contain an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		The tenants mostly contain an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd). A couple tenants have them fitted with LKC-1 lenses.

	Some tenants contain EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		Some tenants contain EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).
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	They are mostly mounted on the ceilings, but some have them on the walls.		They are mostly mounted on the ceilings, but some have them on the walls.
	===== Toys R Us (~~Former~~) =====		===== Toys R Us (now Decathlon) =====
	The notification appliances were left untouched during the upgrades in 2004, and were Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount).		The notification appliances were left untouched during the upgrades in 2004, and were Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount).

Alberta Fire Alarms at 05:35, 22 July 2024

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	\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1971		\| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br />FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Hybrid-Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC <br />System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm) <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1971
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	'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (which is two floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and had expansions in 1988, and again in 2004. The fire alarm system was installed following the 2004 expansion.		'''CF Market Mall''' is a large mall located at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB. It is a one-level shopping centre, with the anchor stores being Hudson’s Bay (which is two floors), Sport Chek, Safeway, among others. The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview. It was built in 1971, and had expansions in 1988, and again in 2004. The fire alarm system was installed following the 2004 expansion.
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	There is an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe on the ceiling in the hallway to the mall, which was the only device not replaced.		There is an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe on the ceiling in the hallway to the mall, which was the only device not replaced.
	===== Exterior =====		===== Exterior =====
	Most outdoor notification appliances are EST CS405-7A-T weatherproof remote strobes (red, 15/75cd) , on three sides of the building. There is also one outside Safeway, installed in 2020 replacing a System Sensor “SpectrAlert” S1224MCKA (red, wall-mount, multi-candela) weatherproof remote strobe.		Most outdoor notification appliances are EST CS405-7A-T weatherproof remote strobes (red, 15/75cd) , on three sides of the building. There is also one outside Safeway, installed in 2020 replacing a System Sensor “SpectrAlert” S1224MCKA (red, wall-mount, multi-candela) weatherproof remote strobe.

	In the covered areas, such as the loading docks, there are EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		In the covered areas, such as the loading docks, there are EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).
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	There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relays serving various purposes.		There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relays serving various purposes.

	==== EOLs ====		==== EOLs ====
	There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistors on all sprinkler and signal circuits, as well as all conventional zones.		There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistors on all sprinkler and signal circuits, as well as all conventional zones.

	=== Sequence of Operation ===		=== Sequence of Operation ===
	The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.		The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* System Specifications (2004-present) */

2024-07-11T06:54:21Z

System Specifications (2004-present)

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	== System Specifications (2004-present) ==		== System Specifications (2004-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The ~~mall~~ is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network, ~~one panel has been found in the Safeway entrance vestibule, and~~ the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, ~~followed by temporal for~~ the ~~evacuation~~ signal.		The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network with several nodes, the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. An additional panel is located in the Safeway entrance vestibule. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, and the alarm signal is temporal.

	Prior to 2021, one of the NACs was set to continuous for the evacuation signal.		Prior to 2021, one of the NACs was set to continuous for the evacuation signal.
	===== Annunciators =====		===== Annunciators =====
	There are ~~EST 3~~-LCDANN LCD annunciators located in most entrances.		There are Edwards EST3-LCDANN LCD annunciators located in most entrances.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	Most notification appliances are from EST's "Integrity" line of products.		Most notification appliances are from EST's "Integrity" line of products.
	===== Main Mall Corridors =====		===== Main Mall Corridors =====
	All corridor notification appliances are EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobes (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd) and 757-1A-TW horns (white), mounted in a pattern of horn/strobe, horn, horn/strobe, horn.		All corridor notification appliances are EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobes (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd) and 757-1A-TW horns (white, ceiling-mount), mounted in a pattern of horn/strobe, horn, horn/strobe, horn.

	The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.		The horn/strobes have the standard LKW-1 lenses, but are on the ceilings.
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	The tenants mostly contain an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		The tenants mostly contain an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15/75cd).

	Some tenants contain 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		Some tenants contain EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).

	Other tenants contain 757-5A-T (red, wall-mount, 15cd) or 757-7A-TW (white, wall-mount, 15cd) horn/strobes as deficiency replacements.		Other tenants contain EST 757-5A-T (red, wall-mount, 15cd) or 757-7A-TW (white, wall-mount, 15cd) horn/strobes as deficiency replacements.

	They are mostly mounted on the ceilings, but some have them on the walls.		They are mostly mounted on the ceilings, but some have them on the walls.
	===== Toys R Us (Former) =====		===== Toys R Us (Former) =====
	The notification appliances were left untouched during the upgrades in 2004, and were Edwards 882-2B horns (red, ~~electronic~~).		The notification appliances were left untouched during the upgrades in 2004, and were Edwards 882-2B horns (red, wall-mount).

	They were installed in 1992 when the store opened, the panel at the time was an Edwards 6500. As of January 2024, the space is now a Decathlon store, and these horns do not exist anymore.		They were installed in 1992 when the store opened, the panel at the time was an Edwards 6500. As of January 2024, the space is now a Decathlon store, and these horns do not exist anymore.
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	The notification appliances were redone in 2020, most likely for uniform sound.		The notification appliances were redone in 2020, most likely for uniform sound.

	They are Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd), which replaced System Sensor “SpectrAlert” P241575A horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd). These were set to continuous electromechanical horn.		They are Edwards 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd), which replaced System Sensor “SpectrAlert” P241575A horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd). These were set to continuous electromechanical horn, and were installed in 2001 during the renovation of this store.

	There is an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe on the ceiling in the hallway to the mall, which was the only ~~alarm~~ not replaced.		There is an EST 757-7A-TW horn/strobe on the ceiling in the hallway to the mall, which was the only device not replaced.
	===== Exterior =====		===== Exterior =====
	~~The~~ outdoor notification appliances are ~~mostly~~ EST CS405-7A-T weatherproof remote strobes (red, 15/75cd) , on ~~two~~ sides of the building.		Most outdoor notification appliances are EST CS405-7A-T weatherproof remote strobes (red, 15/75cd) , on three sides of the building. There is also one outside Safeway, installed in 2020 replacing a System Sensor “SpectrAlert” S1224MCKA (red, wall-mount, multi-candela) weatherproof remote strobe.

	In the covered areas, such as the loading docks, there are EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).		In the covered areas, such as the loading docks, there are EST 757-7A-T horn/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).

	One side of the mall has an EST 757-1A-T remote horn (red) by a loading dock.		One side of the mall has an EST 757-1A-T remote horn (red) by a loading dock.

	~~There is an EST CS405-7A-T outside the Safeway, installed in 2020 replacing a System Sensor “SpectrAlert” S1224MCKA (red, wall-mount, multi-candela) weatherproof remote strobe.~~
	=== Initiating Devices ===		=== Initiating Devices ===
	==== Pull Stations ====		==== Pull Stations ====
	~~The~~ pull stations are ~~mostly~~ EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage pull stations~~, installed during the upgrade~~. Newer variants can be found as deficiency replacements.		Most pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage pull stations. Newer variants can be found as deficiency replacements.

	~~Near the Toys R Us, there~~ are Edwards 270-GAO conventional two-stage pull stations, installed in 1988.		There are Edwards 270-GAO conventional two-stage pull stations near Decathlon, installed in 1988.

	There is one Edwards 270P-SPO installed as a deficiency replacement for an original Edwards 270-GAO.		There is one Edwards 270P-SPO conventional two-stage pull station installed as a deficiency replacement for an original Edwards 270-GAO.

	In the Safeway, there are Edwards 270P-SPO conventional two-stage pull stations, installed in 2021 replacing Grinnell MS-402GR two-stage conventional pull stations.		In the Safeway, there are Edwards 270P-SPO conventional two-stage pull stations, installed in 2021 replacing Grinnell MS-402GR two-stage conventional pull stations.
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	Most of the mall is protected by waterflow, however there have been a few EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors spotted in open ceilings, and at tops of stairwells.		Most of the mall is protected by waterflow, however there have been a few EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors spotted in open ceilings, and at tops of stairwells.

	Newer tenants contain Edwards SIGA-PD addressable photoelectric smoke detectors. All are mounted on SIGA-SB bases.		Newer tenants contain Edwards SIGA-PD addressable photoelectric smoke detectors.

			All detectors are mounted on SIGA-SB bases.
	==== Modules ====		==== Modules ====
	There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.		There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.

			There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relays serving various purposes.

			==== EOLs ====
			There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistors on all sprinkler and signal circuits, as well as all conventional zones.

	=== Sequence of Operation ===		=== Sequence of Operation ===
	The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.		The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.

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	==== Modules ====		==== Modules ====
	There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.		There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.

	=== Sequence of Operation ===		=== Sequence of Operation ===
	The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.		The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.

			An activated device will start the alert signal throughout the mall. If the system is not acknowledged after 5 minutes or if a keyswitch is activated, a mall-wide evacuation is initiated.
	== Former System Specifications (1988-2004) ==		== Former System Specifications (1988-2004) ==
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	== System Specifications (2004-present) ==		== System Specifications (2004-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The mall is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network, one panel has been found in the Safeway entrance vestibule, and the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone~~. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when activated, it silences the horns and keeps the strobes flashing, and the mic feed goes through the mall’s PA system~~. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, followed by temporal for the evacuation signal.		The mall is protected by an Edwards EST3 hybrid-addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network, one panel has been found in the Safeway entrance vestibule, and the main node is in the security office; this one is equipped with a 3-REMICA microphone. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding is 20BPM, followed by temporal for the evacuation signal.

	~~The system had a glitch in 2018 during an alarm condition where the coding flipped to march time for a few seconds a few times. The horns are noticeably out of sync~~.

	Prior to 2021, one of the NACs was set to continuous for the evacuation signal.		Prior to 2021, one of the NACs was set to continuous for the evacuation signal.
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	==== Modules ====		==== Modules ====
	There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.		There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's flow and tamper switches.

			=== Sequence of Operation ===
			The horn/strobes are used for signaling. The system is not equipped with voice-evacuation, but when the microphone is keyed, the horns are silenced, the strobes continue flashing, and the mic feed will go through the mall's PA system.

	== Former System Specifications (1988-2004) ==		== Former System Specifications (1988-2004) ==
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