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| FACP: EST3 <br />System Type:Addressable (Networked)<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage:24VDC (visual) <br> 70.7V RMS (audible)<br />Date of last known Upgrade: Early 2010s<br />Year Opened: 2006
| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br /> FACP Location: CACF Room, First Floor (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Addressable <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible) <br> 24VDC (Visual) <br /> System Coding: 20BPM chime tone (Alert) <br> 120BPM Chime (Alarm) <br> Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2020 <br />Year Opened: 2006
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[[File:ACH.png|thumb|Aerial View of the Hospital]] The '''Alberta Children’s Hospital''' is a large hospital located at 28 Oki Drive Northwest, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the largest childrens' hospital in the prairie provinces. The hospital specializes in children’s health, and only accepts patients between the ages of 0 and 18. The hospital was formerly located off of Richmond Road SW, before moving to the current building, which opened in 2006. Only the fire alarm system of the current building is known. The fire alarm system is original.
The parkade and main building have separate systems, but are networked. The parkade was also expanded in 2019.
==System Specifications (Main Building) (2006-present)==
====FACP====
The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The system is a 24-panel network; the main node is located in the CACF room on the main floor. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The system is equipped with voice evacuation, and the alert signal is a 20BPM chime tone, followed by the evacuation signal, a march time (120BPM) chime tone.
=====FACP Accessories=====
There is an Edwards “FireWorks” graphic computer in the CACF room.
=====Annunciators=====
There are Edwards EST3-LCDANN annunciators in every nurse’s station, at the emergency station, and at one entrance.
====Notification Appliances====
All common area audible notification appliances are EST 965-1A-8RW remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, 70V, 8”). These are also installed in some other areas.


'''Alberta Children's Hospital''' is a 4 story hospital near the University of Calgary and the neighborhood of Varsity in NW Calgary. It is the largest children's hospital in the prairie provinces. It was built in 2006, and the system is original. There are some differences from the parkade and the main hospital for some reason. User YYCsFireAlarmNimrod has been able to reset the system!
There are Edwards 202-5A-TW remote strobes (white, wall-mount, 15cd) next to every second speaker in common areas. Each strobe has an LKC-1 ceiling-oriented lens cover.


[[File:ACH.png|thumb|Aerial View of the Hospital]]
The Ibbotson Gymnasium has EST "Genesis" G4-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, no marking, set to 15cd).  
== System Specifications ==


==== FACP ====
The stairwells have EST “Genesis” G4-S7 speakers (white, wall-mount, no marking, 70V).
===Initiating Devices===
====Pull Stations====
All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations.
====Automatic Detection Devices====
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the building.


The hospital is protected by an EST3 fire alarm system. The fire alarm control panels were installed in 2006, so they are original to the hospital. There are several panels located throughout, they can be seen in the hallway to the parkade, in a security room, and some are hidden. Annunciators are seen throughout, even in the offices for units. The system is two-stage, and although not truly voice evac, a security guard will come on and say a code red, for example "Code red, level 0, clinical genetics" or "code red, drill, lower level kitchen". The system does the EST3/Edwards 8500 chime every 3 seconds for first stage, and general alarm is probably a chime in march time. All strobes are synchronized.
Some areas have EST SIGA-HRS addressable fixed/rate-of-rise heat detectors.  


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


The annunciators are EST 3-LCDANN remote annunciators, located in lots of places, including offices for family units.
There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relays serving various purposes.
 
==== EOLs ====
==== Notification Appliances ====
There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all sprinkler and signal circuits.
The main hospital's notification appliances consist of EST Integrity 965-1A-8RW round ceiling speakers throughout, and EST Integrity 202-5A-TW strobes (all with LKC-1, ceiling FIRE lenses) usually beside them.  They are usually seen in a pattern like strobe, no strobe, strobe, no strobe etc, however, on the third floor by the elevators, the speaker and strobe are 7 feet apart. It is unknown why they did not install just speaker/strobes. Some areas, like the Calgary Laboratory Services, have just speakers and no strobes. The stairwells in the main hospital wing have EST Genesis G4-S7 (white, wall, no FIRE) speakers on the ceiling. The parkade hallways have EST Integrity 965-5A-8RW round ceiling mounted 8" speaker strobes, and the parkade itself has EST 965-3A-8SW square speaker/strobes on backboxes. The stairwells at the parkade have EST Genesis G4R-S7 (red, wall, no FIRE) and G4RF-S7 (red, wall, FIRE) speakers. The speakers are tapped pretty soft, likely due to it being a hospital and not wanting to startle workers or patients.
==System Specifications (Parkade)==
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|FACP: Edwards EST3 <br /> FACP Location: Behind Parking Services Desk<br />System Type: Addressable<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible) <br> 24VDC (Visual) <br /> System Coding: 120BPM March Time Chime<br> Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2019<br />Year Opened: 2006
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====FACP====
The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The panel is located behind the parking services desk. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The evacuation tone is a 120BPM march time chime.
====Notification Appliances ====
The annex to the parkade has EST 965-5A-8RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 15cd, 8” round).  


=== Initiating Devices ===
The lower level parkade notification appliances are EST 965-5A-8SW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 15cd, 8” square).


==== Pull Stations ====
The upper levels of the parkade have EST "Integrity" 757-5A-SS70 speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, 70V, 15cd), installed 2019.  
The main hospital wing's pull stations consist of EST SIGA-270P two-stage pull-stations. Most are original from 2006, but a few are EST/GE. The parkade hallways and parkade have EST SIGA-270 single stage pull-stations for some unknown reason. Just like the SIGA-270Ps, most are original but some are newer. There is one SIGA-270 that says "Out of Order". Most likely two pull stations have to be activated to go into 2nd stage.


==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
The stairwells have EST “Genesis” G4R-S7 remote speakers (red, wall-mount, 70V, no marking).
The smoke detectors are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors. They are original, and seen throughout, and are even in family units.
===Initiating Devices===
====Pull Stations====
All pull stations are EST SIGA-270 addressable single-action pull stations. One has been installed as a deficiency replacement.
====Automatic Detection Devices====
None noticed. There is a sprinkler system.
==== Modules ====
There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
=== Sequence of Operation ===
When a device in the main hospital is activated, the alert signal sounds in there, and the parkade remains silent. A security guard will page a Code Red announcement when an alarm is activated; when the mic is keyed, the strobes continue flashing and the alarm stops, and all speakers including the parkade will produce the mic feed. The general alarm timer is disabled, and the alarm signal can only be activated via a keyswitch. In that instance, the entire building, including the parkade, will go into evac.


== Videos ==
The parkade system is single-stage. When the parkade fire alarm system is activated, the hospital will sound the alert signal.
Link to the fire alarm sounding at this hospital in first stage only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnJrrpJcYcw
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Latest revision as of 11:21, 8 September 2024

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST3
FACP Location: CACF Room, First Floor (Main Node)
System Type: Two-Stage Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible)
24VDC (Visual)
System Coding: 20BPM chime tone (Alert)
120BPM Chime (Alarm)
Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST
Date of last known Upgrade: 2020
Year Opened: 2006
Aerial View of the Hospital

The Alberta Children’s Hospital is a large hospital located at 28 Oki Drive Northwest, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the largest childrens' hospital in the prairie provinces. The hospital specializes in children’s health, and only accepts patients between the ages of 0 and 18. The hospital was formerly located off of Richmond Road SW, before moving to the current building, which opened in 2006. Only the fire alarm system of the current building is known. The fire alarm system is original.

The parkade and main building have separate systems, but are networked. The parkade was also expanded in 2019.

System Specifications (Main Building) (2006-present)[edit | edit source]

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The system is a 24-panel network; the main node is located in the CACF room on the main floor. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The system is equipped with voice evacuation, and the alert signal is a 20BPM chime tone, followed by the evacuation signal, a march time (120BPM) chime tone.

FACP Accessories[edit | edit source]

There is an Edwards “FireWorks” graphic computer in the CACF room.

Annunciators[edit | edit source]

There are Edwards EST3-LCDANN annunciators in every nurse’s station, at the emergency station, and at one entrance.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

All common area audible notification appliances are EST 965-1A-8RW remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, 70V, 8”). These are also installed in some other areas.

There are Edwards 202-5A-TW remote strobes (white, wall-mount, 15cd) next to every second speaker in common areas. Each strobe has an LKC-1 ceiling-oriented lens cover.

The Ibbotson Gymnasium has EST "Genesis" G4-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, no marking, set to 15cd).

The stairwells have EST “Genesis” G4-S7 speakers (white, wall-mount, no marking, 70V).

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the building.

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

All detectors are mounted on EST SIGA-SB bases. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow protection.

Modules[edit | edit source]

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

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

EOLs[edit | edit source]

There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all sprinkler and signal circuits.

System Specifications (Parkade)[edit | edit source]

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST3
FACP Location: Behind Parking Services Desk
System Type: Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible)
24VDC (Visual)
System Coding: 120BPM March Time Chime
Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST
Date of last known Upgrade: 2019
Year Opened: 2006

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The panel is located behind the parking services desk. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The evacuation tone is a 120BPM march time chime.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

The annex to the parkade has EST 965-5A-8RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 15cd, 8” round).

The lower level parkade notification appliances are EST 965-5A-8SW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 15cd, 8” square).

The upper levels of the parkade have EST "Integrity" 757-5A-SS70 speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, 70V, 15cd), installed 2019.

The stairwells have EST “Genesis” G4R-S7 remote speakers (red, wall-mount, 70V, no marking).

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations are EST SIGA-270 addressable single-action pull stations. One has been installed as a deficiency replacement.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

None noticed. There is a sprinkler system.

Modules[edit | edit source]

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

Sequence of Operation[edit | edit source]

When a device in the main hospital is activated, the alert signal sounds in there, and the parkade remains silent. A security guard will page a Code Red announcement when an alarm is activated; when the mic is keyed, the strobes continue flashing and the alarm stops, and all speakers including the parkade will produce the mic feed. The general alarm timer is disabled, and the alarm signal can only be activated via a keyswitch. In that instance, the entire building, including the parkade, will go into evac.

The parkade system is single-stage. When the parkade fire alarm system is activated, the hospital will sound the alert signal.

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