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Alberta Fire Alarms: Models confirmed

2025-02-10T03:39:44Z

Models confirmed

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	The Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has a Siemens CS-4200-70 (square, 4", ceiling mount) speaker.		The Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has a Siemens CS-4200-70 (square, 4", ceiling mount) speaker.

	The Devonian Gardens have Siemens CS-~~8100~~-70 (square, 8") speakers, and Siemens-~~rebranded Mircom SPS-208A~~-70 (8", square, wall-FIRE) speaker/strobes ~~(model TBA)~~.		The Devonian Gardens have Siemens CS-8200-70 (square, 8") speakers, and Siemens CSS-8200-70 (8", square, wall-FIRE) speaker/strobes.

	The service corridors and parkade have Siemens SET-MC-VR-B vandal-resistant speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).		The service corridors and parkade have Siemens SET-MC-VR-B vandal-resistant speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).

Alberta Fire Alarms at 06:27, 11 November 2024

2024-11-11T06:27:49Z

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	FACP Location: Unknown, multiple<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Addressable<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual)		FACP Location: Unknown, multiple<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Addressable<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual)

	System Coding: ~~20BPM~~ + standby message (Alert)		System Coding: 50BPM + standby message (Alert)

	Temporal beep + default message (Alarm)		Temporal beep + default message (Alarm)
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	== System Specifications (2012-present) ==		== System Specifications (2012-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. The panel locations are unknown. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. The alert signal is an ~~20BPM beep~~ with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message as the evacuation signal.		The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. The panel locations are unknown. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. The alert signal is an 50BPM tone with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message as the evacuation signal.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants.		The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 06:31, 14 October 2024

2024-10-14T06:31:30Z

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	FACP Location: Unknown, multiple<br />System Type: ~~Addressable (Networked,~~ Two-Stage) <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual)		FACP Location: Unknown, multiple<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Addressable<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual)

	System Coding: 20BPM + standby message (Alert)		System Coding: 20BPM + standby message (Alert)
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	===== Modules =====		===== Modules =====
	There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.		There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.

			==== EOLs ====
			There are Siemens EL-300C end-of-line resistor plates on all sprinkler and signal circuits.

	=== Sequence of Operations ===		=== Sequence of Operations ===
	Each building's fire alarm systems operate separately. An alarm initiated in one building activates all signaling devices in it into the Alert phase. All other buildings stay silent. When that building goes into evac, the other two buildings from it start the alert signal. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, all buildings go into evac.		Each building's fire alarm systems operate separately. An alarm initiated in one building activates all signaling devices in it into the Alert phase. All other buildings stay silent. When that building goes into evac, the other two buildings from it start the alert signal. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, all buildings go into evac.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 02:43, 28 May 2024

2024-05-28T02:43:15Z

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	===== Modules =====		===== Modules =====
	There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.		There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.

	=== Sequence of Operations ===		=== Sequence of Operations ===
	Each building's fire alarm systems operate separately. An alarm initiated in one building activates all signaling devices in it into the Alert phase. All other buildings stay silent. When that building goes into evac, the other two buildings from it start the alert signal. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, all buildings go into evac.		Each building's fire alarm systems operate separately. An alarm initiated in one building activates all signaling devices in it into the Alert phase. All other buildings stay silent. When that building goes into evac, the other two buildings from it start the alert signal. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, all buildings go into evac.
	[[Category:Facilities]]		[[Category:Facilities]]
			[[Category:Office Buildings]]
			[[Category:Shopping Malls]]
			[[Category:Calgary]]

Alberta Fire Alarms at 23:51, 27 April 2024

2024-04-27T23:51:27Z

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	===== Modules =====		===== Modules =====
	There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.		There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.

			=== Sequence of Operations ===
			Each building's fire alarm systems operate separately. An alarm initiated in one building activates all signaling devices in it into the Alert phase. All other buildings stay silent. When that building goes into evac, the other two buildings from it start the alert signal. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, all buildings go into evac.
	[[Category:Facilities]]		[[Category:Facilities]]

Alberta Fire Alarms at 07:23, 24 February 2024

2024-02-24T07:23:27Z

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	Strobes Synchronized: Yes<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2012 <br />Year Opened: 1977, 1990		Strobes Synchronized: Yes<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2012 <br />Year Opened: 1977, 1990
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	'''The CORE Shopping Centre''' is a LARGE shopping mall located at 324 8 Ave SW in Downtown Calgary, AB. It consists of TD Square, the Holt Renfrew building and former Calgary Eaton Centre. It spans 3 city blocks, and has about 160 stores on 4 floors. It also has four office towers, which are TD Canada Trust Tower (40 floors + 1 penthouse), Home Oil Tower (34 floors) and Dome Tower (35 floors). The building was built in 1977 and 1990, ~~however the~~ fire alarm system ~~is from 2012 when~~ the ~~Devonian Gardens was opened~~.		'''The CORE Shopping Centre''' is a LARGE shopping mall located at 324 8 Ave SW in Downtown Calgary, AB. It consists of TD Square (336 8 Ave SW), the Holt Renfrew building (510 8 Ave SW) and former Calgary Eaton Centre. It spans 3 city blocks, and has about 160 stores on 4 floors. It also has four office towers, which are TD Canada Trust Tower (40 floors + 1 penthouse), Home Oil Tower (34 floors) and Dome Tower (35 floors). The building was built in 1977 and 1990, and was renovated in 2012. The fire alarm system was upgraded during the renovations.
	== System Specifications (2012-present) ==		== System Specifications (2012-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====

Alberta Fire Alarms at 07:21, 24 February 2024

2024-02-24T07:21:56Z

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	FACP Location: Unknown, multiple<br />System Type: Addressable (Networked, Two-Stage) <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual)		FACP Location: Unknown, multiple<br />System Type: Addressable (Networked, Two-Stage) <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual)

	System Coding: 20BPM + standby message (~~First stage~~)		System Coding: 20BPM + standby message (Alert)

	Temporal beep + default message (GA)		Temporal beep + default message (Alarm)

	Strobes Synchronized: Yes<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2012 <br />Year Opened: 1977, 1990		Strobes Synchronized: Yes<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2012 <br />Year Opened: 1977, 1990
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	== System Specifications (2012-present) ==		== System Specifications (2012-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. ~~No panels or annunciators~~ are ~~visible so far, but confirmed by a security guard, it is a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS with voice-evac capability~~. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. ~~First stage coding~~ is an 20BPM beep with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message ~~in general alarm~~.		The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. The panel locations are unknown. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. The alert signal is an 20BPM beep with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message as the evacuation signal.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants.		The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants.

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Notification Appliances */ Finding fires, and separating

2024-02-24T07:20:49Z

Notification Appliances: Finding fires, and separating

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	The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. No panels or annunciators are visible so far, but confirmed by a security guard, it is a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS with voice-evac capability. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. First stage coding is an 20BPM beep with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message in general alarm.		The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. No panels or annunciators are visible so far, but confirmed by a security guard, it is a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS with voice-evac capability. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. First stage coding is an 20BPM beep with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message in general alarm.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants. The Indigo store has SEC-W speakers and Siemens ZR-MC-CW-B remote strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual). The Simons store has the two main speakers and speaker/strobes with a Siemens ST-MC-CW-B remote strobe (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela). The Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has a Siemens CS-4200-70 (square, 4", ceiling mount) speaker. The Devonian Gardens have Siemens CS-8100-70 (square, 8") speakers, and Siemens-rebranded Mircom SPS-208A-70 (8", square, wall-FIRE) speaker/strobes (model TBA). The service corridors and parkade have Siemens SET-MC-VR-B vandal-resistant speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).		The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants.

			The Indigo store has SEC-W speakers and Siemens ZR-MC-CW-B remote strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).

			The Simons store has the two main speakers and speaker/strobes with a Siemens ST-MC-CW-B remote strobe (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela).

			The Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has a Siemens CS-4200-70 (square, 4", ceiling mount) speaker.

			The Devonian Gardens have Siemens CS-8100-70 (square, 8") speakers, and Siemens-rebranded Mircom SPS-208A-70 (8", square, wall-FIRE) speaker/strobes (model TBA).

			The service corridors and parkade have Siemens SET-MC-VR-B vandal-resistant speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).
	=== Initiating Devices ===		=== Initiating Devices ===
	==== Pull Stations ====		==== Pull Stations ====
	The pull stations are all Siemens HMS-2S bilingual addressable two-stage single-action pull stations. They have two sets of contacts on the button, one Normally Open, and one Normally Closed. They are located at almost every exit. One store has a Simplex 4251-40 two-stage single action pull station, however it is not in use anymore due to not being addressable.		The pull stations are all Siemens HMS-2S bilingual addressable two-stage single-action pull stations. They have two sets of contacts on the button, one Normally Open, and one Normally Closed. They are located at almost every exit.

			One store has a Simplex 4251-40 two-stage single action pull station, however it is not in use anymore due to not being addressable.
	==== Automatic Detection Devices ====		==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
	The smoke detectors are Siemens "FirePrint" HFP-11 addressable multi-sensor smoke/heat detectors, found throughout. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow detection.		The smoke detectors are Siemens "FirePrint" HFP-11 addressable multi-sensor smoke/heat detectors, found throughout. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow detection.

	===== Modules =====		===== Modules =====
	There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.		There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
	[[Category:Facilities]]		[[Category:Facilities]]

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Automatic Detection Devices */

2023-12-17T18:36:41Z

Automatic Detection Devices

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	The pull stations are all Siemens HMS-2S bilingual addressable two-stage single-action pull stations. They have two sets of contacts on the button, one Normally Open, and one Normally Closed. They are located at almost every exit. One store has a Simplex 4251-40 two-stage single action pull station, however it is not in use anymore due to not being addressable.		The pull stations are all Siemens HMS-2S bilingual addressable two-stage single-action pull stations. They have two sets of contacts on the button, one Normally Open, and one Normally Closed. They are located at almost every exit. One store has a Simplex 4251-40 two-stage single action pull station, however it is not in use anymore due to not being addressable.
	==== Automatic Detection Devices ====		==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
	The smoke detectors are Siemens "FirePrint" FP-11 ~~intelligent~~ multi-sensor smoke/heat detectors, found throughout.		The smoke detectors are Siemens "FirePrint" HFP-11 addressable multi-sensor smoke/heat detectors, found throughout. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow detection.

			===== Modules =====
			There are Siemens XTRI-M addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
	[[Category:Facilities]]		[[Category:Facilities]]

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* System Specifications (2012-present) */ did a little work

2023-11-27T06:13:25Z

System Specifications (2012-present): did a little work

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	== System Specifications (2012-present) ==		== System Specifications (2012-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
	The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. No panels or annunciators are visible so far, but confirmed by a security guard, it is a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS with voice-evac capability. The system is ~~also~~ two-stage~~, and the system~~ coding is a beep ~~in 20BPM in first stage~~ with a message to stand by, ~~and for general alarm is~~ temporal with the default Siemens message.		The building is protected by a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS addressable fire alarm system. No panels or annunciators are visible so far, but confirmed by a security guard, it is a networked Siemens FireFinder XLS with voice-evac capability. The system runs Siemens' FirePrint addressable protocol, and is networked for two stage operation. First stage coding is an 20BPM beep with a message to stand by, followed by temporal with the default Siemens message in general alarm.
	==== Notification Appliances ====		==== Notification Appliances ====
	The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual) ~~speaker/strobes~~ and Siemens SEC-W (white, ceiling-mount) ~~speakers~~. They are found throughout the buildings~~, the mall~~ and in many tenants. The Indigo store has SEC-W speakers and Siemens ZR-MC-CW-B (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual) ~~strobes~~. The Simons store has the two main speakers and speaker/strobes with a Siemens ST-MC-CW (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela) ~~strobe~~. The Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has a Siemens CS-4200-70 (square, 4", ceiling mount) speaker. The Devonian Gardens have Siemens CS-8100-70 (square, 8") speakers, and Siemens-rebranded Mircom SPS-208A-70 (8", square, wall-FIRE) speaker/strobes (model TBA). The service corridors and parkade have Siemens SET-MC-VR-B vandal-resistant speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).		The main notification appliances are Siemens SE-MC-CW-B speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual, set to 30cd) and Siemens SEC-W speakers (white, ceiling-mount). They are found throughout the buildings and in many tenants. The Indigo store has SEC-W speakers and Siemens ZR-MC-CW-B remote strobes (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela, bilingual). The Simons store has the two main speakers and speaker/strobes with a Siemens ST-MC-CW-B remote strobe (white, ceiling-mount, multi-candela). The Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has a Siemens CS-4200-70 (square, 4", ceiling mount) speaker. The Devonian Gardens have Siemens CS-8100-70 (square, 8") speakers, and Siemens-rebranded Mircom SPS-208A-70 (8", square, wall-FIRE) speaker/strobes (model TBA). The service corridors and parkade have Siemens SET-MC-VR-B vandal-resistant speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, multi-candela, bilingual).
	=== Initiating Devices ===		=== Initiating Devices ===
	==== Pull Stations ====		==== Pull Stations ====