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| FACP: Edwards EST4 <br /> FACP Location: Boiler Room (Main Node)<br />System Type: Addressable <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70VRMS (audible) <br> 24VDC (visual) <br /> System Coding: Currently Unknown<br> Strobes Synchronized: Yes <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2010s <br />Year Opened: 1974/2000
| FACP: Edwards EST4 <br /> FACP Location: Boiler Room (Main Node)<br />System Type: Two-Stage Networked Addressable <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70VRMS (audible) <br> 24VDC (visual) <br /> System Coding: Currently Unknown<br> Strobes Synchronized: Yes <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2010s <br />Year Opened: 1974/2000
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'''Telus Convention Centre''' is a large convention centre located at 136 8 Ave SE in Downtown Calgary, Alberta. This building commonly holds galas and expos. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the centre was used as a mass vaccination clinic, the largest in Alberta. The centre has two buildings. The South Building was opened in 1974, and the North Building opened its doors in 2000. The building was fully renovated in 2000, and the fire alarm system was fully upgraded that year. The most recent upgrade was a panel replacement in 2023.
'''Telus Convention Centre''' is a large convention centre located at 136 8 Ave SE in Downtown Calgary, Alberta. This building commonly holds galas and expos. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the centre was used as a mass vaccination clinic, the largest in Alberta. The centre has two buildings. The South Building was opened in 1974, and the North Building opened its doors in 2000. The building was fully renovated in 2000, and the fire alarm system was fully upgraded that year. The most recent upgrade was a panel replacement in 2023.
==System Specifications==
==System Specifications (2000-present)==
====FACP====
====FACP====
The buildings are protected by an Edwards EST4 addressable fire alarm system. The system is networked; the main FACP is located in the parkade boiler room, with a subpanel in the main entrance vestibule. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The system is configured for two-stage operation, however the messages and/or tones are unknown at this time. These panels were installed in 2023, replacing Edwards EST3 panels.  
The buildings are protected by an Edwards EST4 addressable fire alarm system. The system is networked; the main FACP is located in the parkade boiler room, with a subpanel in the main entrance vestibule. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The system is configured for two-stage operation, however the messages and/or tones are unknown at this time. These panels were installed in 2023, replacing Edwards EST3 panels.  
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All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations, most of which are original.
All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations, most of which are original.
====Automatic Detection Devices====
====Automatic Detection Devices====
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the facility.
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the facility, mounted on SIGA-SB bases. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow detection.
==== Modules ====
There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
== Known Activations ==
== Known Activations ==
At 8:15 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, the system was activated. The cause of the alarm was found to have been a pull station in the parkade falsely activated by a homeless person. The system activation was filmed by [[User:TwentyThree33|TwentyThree33]], who entered the building with permission from the Calgary Fire Department.
At 8:15 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, the system was activated. The cause of the alarm was found to have been a pull station in the parkade falsely activated by a homeless person. The system activation was filmed by [[User:TwentyThree33|TwentyThree33]], who entered the building with permission from the Calgary Fire Department.


Click [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2xYE9RaaU Here] to see the system in action.
Click [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2xYE9RaaU Here] to see the system in action. This was the evacuation signal.
[[Category:Facilities]]
[[Category:Facilities]]
[[Category:Calgary]]
[[Category:Event Centres]]

Latest revision as of 19:11, 15 September 2024

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST4
FACP Location: Boiler Room (Main Node)
System Type: Two-Stage Networked Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 70VRMS (audible)
24VDC (visual)
System Coding: Currently Unknown
Strobes Synchronized: Yes
Date of last known Upgrade: 2010s
Year Opened: 1974/2000


Telus Convention Centre is a large convention centre located at 136 8 Ave SE in Downtown Calgary, Alberta. This building commonly holds galas and expos. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the centre was used as a mass vaccination clinic, the largest in Alberta. The centre has two buildings. The South Building was opened in 1974, and the North Building opened its doors in 2000. The building was fully renovated in 2000, and the fire alarm system was fully upgraded that year. The most recent upgrade was a panel replacement in 2023.

System Specifications (2000-present)[edit | edit source]

FACP[edit | edit source]

The buildings are protected by an Edwards EST4 addressable fire alarm system. The system is networked; the main FACP is located in the parkade boiler room, with a subpanel in the main entrance vestibule. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. The system is configured for two-stage operation, however the messages and/or tones are unknown at this time. These panels were installed in 2023, replacing Edwards EST3 panels.

Annunciators[edit | edit source]

To be added later; more information needed.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

Most notification appliances are Edwards 965-7A-4RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 4”, 15/75cd). One hallway has Edwards 965-5A-4RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 15cd, 4") on the walls. The North Building hallways have Edwards “Integrity” 202-5A-T remote strobes (red, wall-mount, 15cd) for extra coverage, as well as 965-1A-4RW (white, 4" ceiling mount) speakers for additional sound coverage. The main conference rooms have Edwards “Integrity” 757-7A-SS70W speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 15/75cd, 70.7V).

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations, most of which are original.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the facility, mounted on SIGA-SB bases. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow detection.

Modules[edit | edit source]

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

Known Activations[edit | edit source]

At 8:15 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, the system was activated. The cause of the alarm was found to have been a pull station in the parkade falsely activated by a homeless person. The system activation was filmed by TwentyThree33, who entered the building with permission from the Calgary Fire Department.

Click Here to see the system in action. This was the evacuation signal.