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Alberta Fire Alarms at 03:35, 9 January 2026

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Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Videos */

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Videos

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	[[Category:Tourist Attractions]]		[[Category:Tourist Attractions]]
	[[Category:Hotels]]		[[Category:Hotels]]
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Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Sequence of Operation */

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Sequence of Operation

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	There is a mix of Simplex 2081-9018C and Simplex 2081-9040C end-of-line resistor plates on all conventional, sprinkler and signal circuits.		There is a mix of Simplex 2081-9018C and Simplex 2081-9040C end-of-line resistor plates on all conventional, sprinkler and signal circuits.
	== Sequence of Operation ==		== Sequence of Operation ==
	When an alarm is initiated in one phase/Galaxyland/Fantasyland Hotel, all panels will display an alarm condition, and the signaling devices in that area will sound the alert signal. All other phases remain silent, unless the activated device is near another phase, when the two phases' bells sound the alert signal. If that phase(s) go into evac, the rest of the building goes into alert. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, the entire building goes into evac~~, and the tenant systems will go into alarm.~~		When an alarm is initiated in one phase/Galaxyland/Fantasyland Hotel, all panels will display an alarm condition, and the signaling devices in that area will sound the alert signal. All other phases remain silent, unless the activated device is near another phase, when the two phases' bells sound the alert signal. If that phase(s) go into evac, the rest of the building goes into alert. After 5 minutes, if the system is not acknowledged, the entire building goes into evac.

	~~When a tenant's fire alarm system goes off, the 4100U will display a supervisory condition~~.
	== Photos ==		== Photos ==
	<gallery>		<gallery>

Alberta Fire Alarms at 20:01, 18 May 2025

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Alberta Fire Alarms at 04:17, 9 May 2025

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	\| FACP: Simplex 4100ES<br /> FACP Location: 4120 Network (Multiple Control Units, see FACP)<br />System Type: Two ~~Stage Addressable (Phase IV) <br>Two-~~Stage Hybrid-Addressable ~~(Mall)~~<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC (bells & strobes) <br>25VRMS (Galaxyland speakers)<br /> System Coding: 20BPM (alert) <br> Continuous (alarm)<br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock (Phase IV)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2024 <br /> Most Recent Known Modification: 2024 (New smoke detectors & replacement bells) <br />~~Year~~ Opened: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1999		\| FACP: Simplex 4100ES<br />FACP Location: 4120 Network (Multiple Control Units, see FACP)<br />System Type: Two Stage Hybrid-Addressable<br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC (bells & strobes) <br>25VRMS (Galaxyland speakers)<br />System Coding: 20BPM (alert) <br>Continuous (alarm)<br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock (Phase IV)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2024 <br />Most Recent Known Modification: 2024 (New smoke detectors & replacement bells) <br />Years Opened: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1999
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	'''West Edmonton Mall''' (aka West Ed or WEM), is the largest shopping mall in North America (by total stores). It is located at 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It consists of a three-story mall with four phases, and a 12-story hotel known as [[Fantasyland Hotel]] (This page will be separate from the mall as it operates differently. Stay tuned!)		'''West Edmonton Mall''' (aka West Ed or WEM), is the largest shopping mall in North America (by total stores). It is located at 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It consists of a three-story mall with four phases, and a 12-story hotel known as [[Fantasyland Hotel]] (This page will be separate from the mall as it operates differently. Stay tuned!)

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Phase IV (1999) */

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Phase IV (1999)

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	Before the transformation to BRBN ST., The Old Spaghetti Factory formerly had a Simplex 2901-9722 motor bell (10" gong) on a Wheelock LSP-24-HFR strobe plate (15cd) controlled by the 4100U, but after the transformation to BRBN St, it got its own system.		Before the transformation to BRBN ST., The Old Spaghetti Factory formerly had a Simplex 2901-9722 motor bell (10" gong) on a Wheelock LSP-24-HFR strobe plate (15cd) controlled by the 4100U, but after the transformation to BRBN St, it got its own system.
	===== Phase IV (1999) =====		===== Phase IV (1999) =====
	All notification appliances except one Simplex 2901-9724 motor bells (10" gong), mostly on Wheelock RSSP-2415W strobe plates (15cd). Some bells are installed remotely.		All notification appliances except one Simplex 2901-9724 motor bells (10" gong), mostly on Wheelock RSSP-2415W-FR strobe plates (red, 15cd). Some bells are installed remotely.

	There is a Potter MBA-10-24 motor bell (10" gong) recently installed near Bubba Gump as a deficiency replacement.		There is a Potter MBA-10-24 motor bell (10" gong) recently installed near Bubba Gump as a deficiency replacement.
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	The Phase II entrance has a Potter MBA-10-24 motor bell (10" gong) that was installed last year when the facade was redone.		The Phase II entrance has a Potter MBA-10-24 motor bell (10" gong) that was installed last year when the facade was redone.

	There is also a brand new Potter MBA-10-24 motor bell on a Wheelock RSSP-24MCW strobe plate (set to 15cd)~~; this one is on the 4100ES~~.		There is also a brand new Potter MBA-10-24 motor bell on a Wheelock RSSP-24MCW-FR strobe plate (red, set to 15cd).

	There is a Potter MBA-6-24 motor bell (6" gong) in the Entrance 12 vestibule.		There is a Potter MBA-6-24 motor bell (6" gong) in the Entrance 12 vestibule.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 04:10, 9 May 2025

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	* Entrance 50		* Entrance 50
	* Entrance 56 (installed 2023)		* Entrance 56 (installed 2023)
			* Scotiabank Theatre Entrance Vestibule (installed 2023, 2x40 display)
	* Galaxyland Customer Service Desk (installed 2022)		* Galaxyland Customer Service Desk (installed 2022)
	The 4100ES panels are currently being installed slowly since 2022, replacing a 4100U network that was installed between 2005-2006. The 4100U network in turn replaced a Simplex 4100+ network when Phase IV was added in 1999, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 that was installed during Phase III.		The 4100ES panels are currently being installed slowly since 2022, replacing a 4100U network that was installed between 2005-2006. The 4100U network in turn replaced a Simplex 4100+ network when Phase IV was added in 1999, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 that was installed during Phase III.
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	==== Automatic Detection Devices ====		==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
	There are Simplex "TrueAlarm" 4098-9714 addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout Galaxyland and in the mall's elevator lobbies and fire doors, which were installed recently to control relays. These are mounted on Simplex 4098-9792 bases.		There are Simplex "TrueAlarm" 4098-9714 addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout Galaxyland and in the mall's elevator lobbies and fire doors, which were installed recently to control relays. These are mounted on Simplex 4098-9792 bases.

			There are Simplex 4098-9716 ionization smoke detector heads mounted on Simplex 4098-9784 addressable bases in Scotiabank Theatre and at the top of the Phase IV elevator shaft.

	The World Waterpark changerooms and possibly other areas have Simplex 4251-55 conventional 135°F fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors, these were installed in 1986.		The World Waterpark changerooms and possibly other areas have Simplex 4251-55 conventional 135°F fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors, these were installed in 1986.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 00:38, 28 April 2025

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	\| FACP: Simplex 4100ES<br /> FACP Location: 4120 Network (Multiple Control Units, see FACP)<br />System Type: Two Stage Addressable (Phase IV) <br>Two-Stage Hybrid-Addressable (Mall)<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC (bells & strobes) <br>25VRMS (Galaxyland speakers)<br /> System Coding: 20BPM (alert) <br> Continuous (alarm)<br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock (Phase IV)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: ~~Current, FACPs and new relay smokes~~<br />Year Opened: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1999		\| FACP: Simplex 4100ES<br /> FACP Location: 4120 Network (Multiple Control Units, see FACP)<br />System Type: Two Stage Addressable (Phase IV) <br>Two-Stage Hybrid-Addressable (Mall)<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC (bells & strobes) <br>25VRMS (Galaxyland speakers)<br /> System Coding: 20BPM (alert) <br> Continuous (alarm)<br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock (Phase IV)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2024 <br /> Most Recent Known Modification: 2024 (New smoke detectors & replacement bells) <br />Year Opened: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1999
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	'''West Edmonton Mall''' (aka West Ed or WEM), is the largest shopping mall in North America (by total stores). It is located at 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It consists of a three-story mall with four phases, and a 12-story hotel known as [[Fantasyland Hotel]] (This page will be separate from the mall as it operates differently. Stay tuned!)		'''West Edmonton Mall''' (aka West Ed or WEM), is the largest shopping mall in North America (by total stores). It is located at 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It consists of a three-story mall with four phases, and a 12-story hotel known as [[Fantasyland Hotel]] (This page will be separate from the mall as it operates differently. Stay tuned!)

TwentyThree33: Removed the "West Edmonton Mall" category as it's the equivalent of me classifying myself as Adam.

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Removed the "West Edmonton Mall" category as it's the equivalent of me classifying myself as Adam.

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	Some tenant spaces have separate fire alarm systems; click [[:Category:West Edmonton Mall\|here]] for a list of tenant systems.		Some tenant spaces have separate fire alarm systems; click [[:Category:West Edmonton Mall\|here]] for a list of tenant systems.
	~~[[Category:West Edmonton Mall]]~~
	== System Specifications (1981-present) ==		== System Specifications (1981-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====
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	== Videos ==		== Videos ==
	Fire alarm going off (alert signal), taken in Sea Life Caverns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-K1V1TFvdI <br>		Fire alarm going off (alert signal), taken in Sea Life Caverns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-K1V1TFvdI <br>Fire alarm going off (alert signal), taken in various parts of the mall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdu7P4pvlD0
	Fire alarm going off (alert signal), taken in various parts of the mall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdu7P4pvlD0
	[[Category:Edmonton]]		[[Category:Edmonton]]
	[[Category:Shopping Malls]]		[[Category:Shopping Malls]]
	[[Category:Tourist Attractions]]		[[Category:Tourist Attractions]]
	[[Category:Hotels]]		[[Category:Hotels]]

TwentyThree33 at 02:32, 3 February 2025

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	The mall had its first phase completed in 1981, the second in 1983, and the third in 1985. The hotel and Galaxyland were completed in 1986, and the last phase (Phase IV) was completed in 1999. The first two phases were upgraded in 1986, while the third phase is partially original. Galaxyland and Phase IV are mostly original, with parts replaced as deficiencies occur. The fire alarm panels were upgraded in 2006, and are currently slowly being upgraded.		The mall had its first phase completed in 1981, the second in 1983, and the third in 1985. The hotel and Galaxyland were completed in 1986, and the last phase (Phase IV) was completed in 1999. The first two phases were upgraded in 1986, while the third phase is partially original. Galaxyland and Phase IV are mostly original, with parts replaced as deficiencies occur. The fire alarm panels were upgraded in 2006, and are currently slowly being upgraded.

	Some tenant spaces have separate fire alarm systems; ~~see~~ [[Category:West Edmonton Mall]] for ~~those~~ systems.		Some tenant spaces have separate fire alarm systems; click [[:Category:West Edmonton Mall\|here]] for a list of tenant systems.
			[[Category:West Edmonton Mall]]
	== System Specifications (1981-present) ==		== System Specifications (1981-present) ==
	==== FACP ====		==== FACP ====

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	\| FACP: Simplex 4100ES<br />FACP Location: 4120 Network (Multiple Control Units, see FACP)<br />System Type: Two Stage Hybrid-Addressable<br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC (bells & strobes) <br>25VRMS (Galaxyland speakers)<br />System Coding: 20BPM (alert) <br>Continuous (alarm)<br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock (Phase IV)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: ~~2024~~ <br />Most Recent Known Modification: 2024 (~~New smoke detectors & replacement bells~~) <br />Years Opened: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1999		\| FACP: Simplex 4100ES<br />FACP Location: 4120 Network (Multiple Control Units, see FACP)<br />System Type: Two Stage Hybrid-Addressable<br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC (bells & strobes) <br>25VRMS (Galaxyland speakers)<br />System Coding: 20BPM (alert) <br>Continuous (alarm)<br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock (Phase IV)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 1986 (Network)<br />Most Recent Known Modification: 2024 (various)<br />Years Opened: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1999
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	'''West Edmonton Mall''' (aka West Ed or WEM), is the largest shopping mall in North America (by total stores). It is located at 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It consists of a three-story mall with four phases, and a 12-story hotel known as [[Fantasyland Hotel]].		'''West Edmonton Mall''' (aka West Ed or WEM), is the largest shopping mall in North America (by total stores). It is located at 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It consists of a three-story mall with four phases, and a 12-story hotel known as [[Fantasyland Hotel]].

	The mall had its first phase completed in 1981, the second in 1983, and the third in 1985. The hotel and Galaxyland were completed in 1986, and the ~~last~~ phase ~~(Phase IV)~~ was completed in 1999. The first two phases were upgraded in 1985-1986, while the third phase is partially original. Galaxyland and Phase IV are mostly original. Parts have been replaced as deficiencies occur or if areas are renovated. The fire alarm panels were upgraded in 2006, and were completely upgraded in 2022.		The mall had its first phase completed in 1981, the second in 1983, and the third in 1985. The hotel and Galaxyland were completed in 1986, and the fourth and final phase was completed in 1999. The first two phases were upgraded in 1985-1986, while the third phase is partially original. Galaxyland and Phase IV are mostly original. Parts have been replaced as deficiencies occur or if areas are renovated. The fire alarm panels were upgraded in 2006, and were completely upgraded in 2022.

	Some tenant spaces have separate fire alarm systems; click [[:Category:West Edmonton Mall\|here]] for a list of tenant systems.		Some tenant spaces have separate fire alarm systems; click [[:Category:West Edmonton Mall\|here]] for a list of tenant systems.
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	* Scotiabank Theatre Entrance Vestibule (installed 2023, 2x40 display)		* Scotiabank Theatre Entrance Vestibule (installed 2023, 2x40 display)
	* Galaxyland DRIVE Desk (installed 2022)		* Galaxyland DRIVE Desk (installed 2022)
	The 4100ES panels were slowly installed from 2022-2023, replacing a 4100U network that was installed ~~between 2005-~~2006. The 4100U network in turn replaced a Simplex 4100+ network when Phase IV was added in 1999, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 that was installed during the 1985-1986 Phase 3 expansion.		The 4100ES panels were slowly installed from 2022-2023, replacing a 4100U network that was installed in 2006. The 4100U network in turn replaced a Simplex 4100+ network when Phase IV was added in 1999, which in turn replaced a Simplex 2120 that was installed during the 1985-1986 Phase 3 expansion.

	=====Booster Panels=====		=====Booster Panels=====
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	===== Phase III (1985) =====		===== Phase III (1985) =====
	Most notification appliances are ~~mainly~~ Simplex 2901-9329 vibrating bells (10" gong), along with Simplex 2901-9724 motor bells (10" gong) installed with the 4100U to reduce current draw; newer variants can be found as deficiency replacements.		Most notification appliances are Simplex 2901-9329 vibrating bells (10" gong), along with Simplex 2901-9724 motor bells (10" gong) installed with the 4100U to reduce current draw; newer variants can be found as deficiency replacements.

	There are also Simplex 4080-5 vibrating bells (10" gong) in some areas throughout the phase and in Sea Life Caverns; these are original.		There are also Simplex 4080-5 vibrating bells (10" gong) in some areas throughout the phase and in Sea Life Caverns; these are original.
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	===== Galaxyland (1983/1986) =====		===== Galaxyland (1983/1986) =====
	The fire alarm system was redone during the expansion in 1985/1986. Most notification appliances are Simplex 2901-9329 vibrating bells (10" gong).		The fire alarm system was redone during the expansion in 1985-1986. Most notification appliances are Simplex 2901-9329 vibrating bells (10" gong).

	There is one Simplex 2901-9330 vibrating bell (10" gong) present.		There is one Simplex 2901-9330 vibrating bell (10" gong) present.
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	Most pull stations in Phases I and II are Simplex 2099-9107C conventional two-stage single-action pull stations, installed with the 4100U upgrade. Newer variants can be found as deficiency replacements.		Most pull stations in Phases I and II are Simplex 2099-9107C conventional two-stage single-action pull stations, installed with the 4100U upgrade. Newer variants can be found as deficiency replacements.

	Most pull stations in Phase III and Galaxyland are Simplex 4251-50/2099-9905 two-stage, break-glass conventional pull stations; many of these ~~have had their break~~-~~glass functions removed, some still have their hammers, and several have still their original glass intact~~. These were installed ~~between~~ 1985 ~~and~~ 1986.		Most pull stations in Phase III and Galaxyland are Simplex 4251-50/2099-9905 two-stage, break-glass conventional pull stations; many of these been converted to single-action. These were installed with the 2120 upgrade through 1985-1986. There is one Simplex 2099-9905CB conventional two-stage single-action pull station (bilingual) in phase III.

	Some pull stations are Simplex 4251-40 conventional two-stage single-action pull stations.		Some pull stations are Simplex 4251-40 conventional two-stage single-action pull stations.

	There are several Sentron 304 conventional two-stage pull stations in some parts of Phase I, Entrance 28 vestibule, by Entrances 40, 44 and 48, the lower part of Ice Palace, and one in Galaxyland; these are original and were left over during the 2120 upgrade.		There are several Sentron 304 conventional two-stage pull stations in some parts of Phase I, Entrance 28 vestibule, by Entrances 40, 44 and 48, the lower part of Ice Palace, and one in Galaxyland; these are original and were left over during the 2120 upgrade and are only in phases I and II.

	Deficiency replacements include:		Deficiency replacements include:
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	* Simplex 2099-9107C conventional two-stage single action pull stations		* Simplex 2099-9107C conventional two-stage single action pull stations
	* Simplex 2099-9905 conventional two-stage single action pull stations		* Simplex 2099-9905 conventional two-stage single action pull stations
	* One Simplex 2099-9905CB conventional two-stage single-action pull station (bilingual) in Phase III
	===== Phase IV =====		===== Phase IV =====
	Most pull stations in Phase IV are Simplex 2099-9123C addressable two-stage pull stations.		Most pull stations in Phase IV are Simplex 2099-9123C addressable two-stage pull stations.
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	There are Simplex 4099-9004CA addressable two-stage pull stations installed as deficiency replacements.		There are Simplex 4099-9004CA addressable two-stage pull stations installed as deficiency replacements.
	==== Automatic Detection Devices ====		==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
	There are Simplex "TrueAlarm" 4098-9714 addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout Galaxyland and in the mall's elevator lobbies and fire doors, which were installed ~~recently~~ to control relays. These are mounted on Simplex 4098-9792 bases.		There are Simplex "TrueAlarm" 4098-9714 addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout Galaxyland and in the mall's elevator lobbies and fire doors, which were installed in 2024 to control relays. These are mounted on Simplex 4098-9792 bases.

	There are Simplex 4098-9716 ionization smoke detector heads mounted on Simplex 4098-9784 addressable bases in Scotiabank Theatre and at the top of the Phase IV elevator shaft.		There are Simplex 4098-9716 ionization smoke detector heads mounted on Simplex 4098-9784 addressable bases in Scotiabank Theatre and at the top of the Phase IV elevator shaft.

	The World Waterpark changerooms and possibly other areas have Simplex 4251-55 conventional 135°F fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors~~, these were installed in 1986.~~		The World Waterpark changerooms and possibly other areas in Phase III have Simplex 4251-55 conventional 135°F fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detectors.

	~~Some areas still have Simplex 4098-9601 conventional photoelectric smoke detectors, mounted on Simplex 4098-9788 bases~~.
	==== Modules ====		==== Modules ====
	There are Simplex 4090-9001 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches in Phase IV.		There are Simplex 4090-9001 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches in Phase IV.