Fairmont Banff Springs - Revision history

Alberta Fire Alarms at 02:06, 28 August 2025

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 There are Simplex 2081-9019C and 2081-9040C end-of-line resistor plates on all circuits.
-==List of known activations==
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Alberta Fire Alarms at 01:24, 25 May 2025

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	Slow Whoop (Alarm)		Slow Whoop (Alarm)

	Strobes Synchronized: No<br />Date of last known Upgrade: Currently being upgraded<br />Year Opened: 1887, 1914, 1991, 1997		Strobes Synchronized: No<br />Date of last known Upgrade: Currently being upgraded

			Most Recent Known Modification: 2022 (New speaker/strobes)<br />Year Opened: 1887, 1914, 1991, 1997
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	The '''Fairmont Banff Springs''' aka Banff Springs Hotel is a luxury and historical hotel located at 405 Spray Ave, Banff National Park, Banff, AB.		The '''Fairmont Banff Springs''' aka Banff Springs Hotel is a luxury and historical hotel located at 405 Spray Ave, Banff National Park, Banff, AB.
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	120BPM March Time (Alarm)		120BPM March Time (Alarm)

	Strobes Synchronized: No<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2017<br />Year Opened: 1991		Strobes Synchronized: No<br />Date of last known Upgrade: N/A

			Most Recent Known Modification: 2017 (Smoke Detectors)<br />Year Opened: 1991
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	== System Specifications (Conference Centre) (1990-present) ==		== System Specifications (Conference Centre) (1990-present) ==

Alberta Fire Alarms at 04:49, 26 March 2025

2025-03-26T04:49:46Z

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Automatic Detection Devices */

2025-03-26T04:45:51Z

Automatic Detection Devices

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	The Majestic Suite has a System Sensor 5601A conventional fixed/rate-of-rise heat detector.		The Majestic Suite has a System Sensor 5601A conventional fixed/rate-of-rise heat detector.

			==== Firefighter's Telephones ====
			There are Simplex 2084-9017 fire phones on each floor.

	==== EOLs ====		==== EOLs ====

Alberta Fire Alarms at 04:44, 26 March 2025

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	NOTE: This fire alarm system is currently being upgraded to a Notifier NOTI-FIRE-NET network. This page will soon not be accurate. Stay tuned for a new system!		NOTE: This fire alarm system is currently being upgraded to a Notifier NOTI-FIRE-NET network. This page will soon not be accurate. Stay tuned for a new system!
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by a Simplex 4120 networked conventional fire alarm system. There are 12 nodes, all ~~being~~ Simplex 4100ES; the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory~~; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"~~		The building is protected by a Simplex 4120 networked conventional fire alarm system. There are 12 nodes, all are Simplex 4100ES panels; the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory.

	The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 network installed during the 1987 renovations. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal~~; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones~~.		The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 network installed during the 1987 renovations. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal.
	===== Annunciators =====		===== Annunciators =====
	There are Simplex 4603-9101 annunciators at a few ~~front desks~~. These were installed in 1997 and were kept on the 4100ES.		There are Simplex 4603-9101 annunciators in a few areas. These were installed in 1997 and were kept on the 4100ES.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	There is a mix of notification appliances in the two wings. <br>		There is a mix of notification appliances in the two wings. <br>

Alberta Fire Alarms at 08:13, 25 January 2025

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Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Automatic Detection Devices */

2024-10-30T16:29:36Z

Automatic Detection Devices

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	The Majestic Suite has a System Sensor 5601A conventional fixed/rate-of-rise heat detector.		The Majestic Suite has a System Sensor 5601A conventional fixed/rate-of-rise heat detector.

			==== EOLs ====
			There are Simplex 2081-9019C and 2081-9040C end-of-line resistor plates on all circuits.
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	There are some Simplex "TrueAlarm" 4098-9601 photoelectric smoke detectors, mounted on 4098-9788 bases, also installed as deficiency replacements prior to the i3.		There are some Simplex "TrueAlarm" 4098-9601 photoelectric smoke detectors, mounted on 4098-9788 bases, also installed as deficiency replacements prior to the i3.

			==== EOLs ====
			There are Simplex 2081-9019C and 2081-9040C end-of-line resistor plates on all circuits.

	==List of known activations==		==List of known activations==
	==== Simplex 4100+/Simplex 4002 ====		==== Simplex 4100+/Simplex 4002 ====

Alberta Fire Alarms at 16:27, 30 October 2024

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	FACP Location: Locked Room (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Conventional<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage:25VRMS (audible) <br> 24VDC (visual)		FACP Location: Locked Room (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Conventional<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage:25VRMS (audible) <br> 24VDC (visual)

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	Strobes Synchronized: No<br />Date of last known Upgrade: ~~2023~~<br />Year Opened: 1887, 1914, 1991, 1997		Strobes Synchronized: No<br />Date of last known Upgrade: Currently being upgraded<br />Year Opened: 1887, 1914, 1991, 1997
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	The '''Fairmont Banff Springs''' aka Banff Springs Hotel is a luxury and historical hotel located at 405 Spray Ave, Banff National Park, Banff, AB.		The '''Fairmont Banff Springs''' aka Banff Springs Hotel is a luxury and historical hotel located at 405 Spray Ave, Banff National Park, Banff, AB.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 20:48, 23 October 2024

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	NOTE: This fire alarm system is currently being upgraded to a Notifier NOTI-FIRE-NET network. This page will soon not be accurate. Stay tuned for a new system!		NOTE: This fire alarm system is currently being upgraded to a Notifier NOTI-FIRE-NET network. This page will soon not be accurate. Stay tuned for a new system!
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by a Simplex ~~4100ES~~ conventional fire alarm system. There are ~~about~~ 12 ~~panels as part of a~~ Simplex ~~4120 network,~~ the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"		The building is protected by a Simplex 4120 networked conventional fire alarm system. There are 12 nodes, all being Simplex 4100ES; the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"

	The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones.		The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 02:54, 3 September 2024

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	Both systems are wired to trip each other when one goes into the alarm signal.		Both systems are wired to trip each other when one goes into the alarm signal.
	== System Specifications (Gatehouse and Main Hotel) (1983/1997-present) ==		== System Specifications (Gatehouse and Main Hotel) (1983/1997-present) ==
	NOTE: This fire alarm system is currently being upgraded to a Notifier NOTI-FIRE-NET network. This page will soon not be accurate. Stay tuned for a new system!		NOTE: This fire alarm system is currently being upgraded to a Notifier NOTI-FIRE-NET network. This page will soon not be accurate. Stay tuned for a new system!

	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by a Simplex 4100ES conventional fire alarm system. There are about 12 panels as part of a network, the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"		The building is protected by a Simplex 4100ES conventional fire alarm system. There are about 12 panels as part of a Simplex 4120 network, the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"

	The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones.		The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones.

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	The main lobby has Wheelock ET-1070-LSM-24-VFW speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 75cd).		The main lobby has Wheelock ET-1070-LSM-24-VFW speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 75cd).

	There are also ~~many~~ Wheelock E-9025-LS-24-CFW (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) speaker/strobes on this level, ~~and~~ can be found in many hallways and the shops.		There are also Wheelock E-9025-LS-24-CFW (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) speaker/strobes on this level, which can be found in many hallways and the shops.

	~~There are also~~ Wheelock E90-24MCC-FW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 75cd) as deficiency replacements.		Wheelock E90-24MCC-FW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 75cd) are installed as deficiency replacements.
	===== Mezzanine Level 1 =====		===== Mezzanine Level 1 =====
	Most notification appliances are Simplex 2902-9316 (8", ceiling-mount, square) speakers, located throughout. Many of these have been painted over to blend in.		Most notification appliances are Simplex 2902-9316 (8", ceiling-mount, square) speakers, located throughout. Many of these have been painted over to blend in.
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	There are Wheelock E-9025-LS-24-CFW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) in the Rundle Bar, and in front of the Vermillion Room.		There are Wheelock E-9025-LS-24-CFW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) in the Rundle Bar, and in front of the Vermillion Room.

	The ~~Vermillion~~ room has Simplex 2902-9734 speakers on one side, and Wheelock E70-24MCW speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, set to 15cd) installed after the renovations in 2018.		The Vermilion room has Simplex 2902-9734 speakers on one side, and Wheelock E70-24MCW speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, set to 15cd) installed after the renovations in 2018.

	The Gold Courtyard reception has newly installed Wheelock E60-24MCC-FW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 30cd).		The Gold Courtyard reception has newly installed Wheelock E60-24MCC-FW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 30cd).
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	There are three Simplex 2902-9316 speakers in one bedroom and two hallways.		There are three Simplex 2902-9316 speakers in one bedroom and two hallways.

	There is one Simplex 2902-9734 speaker in the crown suite.		There is one Simplex 2902-9734 speaker in the crown suite.<br>

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	===== Gatehouse (1997) =====		===== Gatehouse (1997) =====
	The Gatehouse wing mostly has Wheelock E-9025-LS-24-CFW (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) speaker/strobes on the walls, and in the rooms themselves. They are mainly in the bedrooms of the rooms, but some in the living area.		The Gatehouse wing mostly has Wheelock E-9025-LS-24-CFW (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) speaker/strobes on the walls, and in the rooms themselves. They are mainly in the bedrooms of the rooms, but some in the living area.
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	Most pull stations in the main building are Simplex 2099-9905 two-stage single action pull stations, installed in 1988.		Most pull stations in the main building are Simplex 2099-9905 two-stage single action pull stations, installed in 1988.

	The main pull stations in the spa area, the gatehouse wing are Simplex 2099-~~9107~~ two-stage conventional pull stations; these can be found as deficiency replacements in the main wing.		The main pull stations in the spa area, the gatehouse wing are Simplex 2099-9107C two-stage conventional pull stations; these can be found as deficiency replacements in the main wing.

	There is a newer Simplex 2099-9107C in Mt Stephen Hall, installed in 2018 as a deficiency replacement.		There is a newer Simplex 2099-9107C in Mt Stephen Hall, installed in 2018 as a deficiency replacement.
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	The Gallery Suite has a System Sensor C2W-BA in the entrance.		The Gallery Suite has a System Sensor C2W-BA in the entrance.

	The Majestic Suite has a System Sensor 5601A conventional fixed/rate-of-rise heat detector.		The Majestic Suite has a System Sensor 5601A conventional 135°F fixed temperature/rate-of-rise heat detector.

	==== Firefighter's Telephones ====		==== Firefighter's Telephones ====

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	The '''Fairmont Banff Springs''' aka Banff Springs Hotel is a luxury and historical hotel located at 405 Spray Ave, Banff National Park, Banff, AB.		The '''Fairmont Banff Springs''' aka Banff Springs Hotel is a luxury and historical hotel located at 405 Spray Ave, Banff National Park, Banff, AB.

	The hotel was originally built in 1887 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the oldest part of the hotel was built in 1914, with new wings in 1927. The hotel was extensively renovated in ~~1988~~, was expanded again in 1995, and finally in 1997 added the Stanley Thompson Wing which was renovated as Gatehouse in 2018. The fire alarm system was mostly installed during the ~~1988~~ renovation, and is original in the 1995 and 1997 expansions; the panels were replaced in 2018.		The hotel was originally built in 1887 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the oldest part of the hotel was built in 1914, with new wings in 1927. The hotel was extensively renovated in 1987, was expanded again in 1995, and finally in 1997 added the Stanley Thompson Wing which was renovated as Gatehouse in 2018. The fire alarm system was mostly installed during the 1987 renovation, and is original in the 1995 and 1997 expansions; the panels were replaced in 2018.

	The conference center opened in 1991, and the fire alarm system is original, with parts replaced as deficiencies occur.		The conference center opened in 1991, and the fire alarm system is original, with parts replaced as deficiencies occur.
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	The building is protected by a Simplex 4120 networked conventional fire alarm system. There are 12 nodes, all being Simplex 4100ES; the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"		The building is protected by a Simplex 4120 networked conventional fire alarm system. There are 12 nodes, all being Simplex 4100ES; the main node is in a locked room, and another node was found at the Gatehouse entrance. These are mounted in Simplex 4100+ cabinets. The system is equipped with voice-evacuation, and is configured for two stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM chime with a custom message, followed by slow whoop as the evacuation signal and most likely the default message according to the guest directory; "Instructions will be given over the hotel speaker system/Follow instructions given on the speaker system"

	The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones.		The 4100ES was installed in 2018 after renovations to the Gatehouse and Vermilion Room, replacing the 4100+ network installed in the 1997 expansion, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 network installed during the 1987 renovations. The 4100+'s alarm pattern was a 20BPM chime as the alert signal, followed by a 120BPM march time chime for the evacuation signal; the directory still says "Slow Ringing Tones" and "Fast Ringing Tones" despite the new evac tones.
	===== Annunciators =====		===== Annunciators =====
	There are Simplex 4603-9101 annunciators at a few front desks. These were installed in ~~the late 90s~~ and were kept on the 4100ES.		There are Simplex 4603-9101 annunciators at a few front desks. These were installed in 1997 and were kept on the 4100ES.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	There is a mix of notification appliances in the two wings. <br>		There is a mix of notification appliances in the two wings. <br>
	=====Main Building=====		=====Main Building=====
	====== Lobby Level ======		====== Lobby Level (1997) ======
	The main lobby has Wheelock ET-1070-LSM-24-VFW speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 75cd).		The main lobby has Wheelock ET-1070-LSM-24-VFW speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 75cd).