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System Specifications

FACP: Simplex 4100ES FACP Location: Lobby System Type: Single-Stage Conventional System Line Voltage: 120VAC NAC Voltage: 25VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual) System Coding: Slow Whoop + Default Message Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 Year Opened: 1987

The Olympic Oval is a multipurpose ice arena located at 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB. It gets its name from its original purpose, which was to host the 1988 Winter Olympics. It is located on the campus of the University of Calgary, and has a speed skating track, along with 2 enclosed hockey surfaces. It was built in and opened in 1987, and was the first covered speed skating track in North America. Most of the system is original, except for the panel and the strobes installed later. The system is very similar to Kinesiology B.

System Specifications[edit | edit source]

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building is protected by a Simplex 4100ES conventional fire alarm system. The panel is located next in the main lobby, next to the customer service desk. The evacuation signal is a slow whoop tone, followed by the default Simplex male message. The 4100ES replaced a 4100U in 2019, which in turn replaced the original 2120 in 2007.
The system is part of a campus-wide network.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

All audible notification appliances are Simplex “LifeAlarm” 2902-9734 speakers (beige, wall-mount). The seating bowl has Wheelock RSS-24MCW remote strobes (red, wall-mount) for visual signaling.

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations are Simplex 2099-9921 conventional single-action pull stations with bilingual lettering.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

None noticed.

EOLs[edit | edit source]

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

Message Script[edit | edit source]

Attention! Attention! Attention! An emergency has been reported. All occupants walk to the nearest stairway exit, and walk down to your assigned re-entry floor or main lobby. Do not use the elevator. Walk to the nearest stairway. Do not use the elevator. Walk to the nearest stairway.

Known Activation[edit | edit source]

January 16, 2012 - false activation. Building evacuated, and campus security ensured building was safe for re-occupancy. Alarm shut off after short while.

May 2013 - smoke detector in electrical room activated by minor smoke from an exhaust fan shorting out. Building was evacuated, and Calgary Fire Department responded, and confirmed everything was OK.

Bonus Information[edit | edit source]

The Olympic Oval formerly used Simplex 2901-9834 (beige) mechanical horns as door alarms. They were original, but are NOT connected to the fire alarm system. These were uninstalled in 2020, for an unknown reason.

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-The '''Olympic Oval''' is a multipurpose ice arena best known for speed skating.  It gets its name from its original purpose, which was to host the 1988 Winter Olympics.  It is located on the campus of the University of Calgary, and has a speed skating track, along with 2 enclosed hockey surfaces.  It opened in 1987, and was the first covered speed skating track in North America. Most of the fire alarm system is original, except for the fire panel and new strobes.
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+| FACP: Simplex 4100ES <br>FACP Location: Lobby<br />System Type: Single-Stage Conventional<br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 25VRMS (audible) <br> 24VDC (visual) <br>System Coding: Slow Whoop + Default Message <br>Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Wheelock <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1987
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+The '''Olympic Oval''' is a multipurpose ice arena located at 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB. It gets its name from its original purpose, which was to host the 1988 Winter Olympics. It is located on the campus of the [[University of Calgary]], and has a speed skating track, along with 2 enclosed hockey surfaces. It was built in and opened in 1987, and was the first covered speed skating track in North America. Most of the system is original, except for the panel and the strobes installed later. The system is very similar to [[University of Calgary Kinesiology B|Kinesiology B]].
 ==System Specifications==
 ====FACP====
-The facility is protected by a Simplex 4100U addressable fire alarm control panel.  It was installed in around 2001-2010, and likely replaced a Simplex 2120, judging by the neighboring building's fire panel being a 2120.  It has voice evac capabilities, and likely does slow whoop and the default male message. Although the system is addressable, the system is not really set up in an addressable manner.
+The building is protected by a Simplex 4100ES conventional fire alarm system. The panel is located next in the main lobby, next to the customer service desk. The evacuation signal is a slow whoop tone, followed by the default Simplex male message. The 4100ES replaced a 4100U in 2019, which in turn replaced the original 2120 in 2007. <br> The system is part of a campus-wide network.
 ====Notification Appliances====
-The main notification appliances are the original Simplex "LifeAlarm" 2902-9734 speakers. The second level has Wheelock RSS-24MCW (red, wall) remote strobes for visual coverage as well as the Simplex speakers, installed when the 4100U was. <br> Fun Fact: Did you know that some buildings use fire alarm signals as door alarms?  For example, the Olympic Oval uses Simplex 2901-9834 mechanical horns, original to the building.
+All audible notification appliances are Simplex “LifeAlarm” 2902-9734 speakers (beige, wall-mount). The seating bowl has Wheelock RSS-24MCW remote strobes (red, wall-mount) for visual signaling.
 ===Initiating Devices===
 ====Pull Stations====
-The pull stations are Simplex 4251-20.  They're also known as "T-bars" due to their distinct T-shaped handle. They are original to the building.  There are possibly some newer Simplex 2099/4099 pull stations, however this is unconfirmed.
+All pull stations are Simplex 2099-9921 conventional single-action pull stations with bilingual lettering.
 ====Automatic Detection Devices====
-None confirmed.
+None noticed.
+==== EOLs ====
+There are Simplex 2081-9040C end of line resistor plates on all circuits.
+==Message Script==
+Attention! Attention! Attention! An emergency has been reported. All occupants walk to the nearest stairway exit, and walk down to your assigned re-entry floor or main lobby. Do not use the elevator. Walk to the nearest stairway. Do not use the elevator. Walk to the nearest stairway.
+== Known Activation ==
+January 16, 2012 - false activation. Building evacuated, and campus security ensured building was safe for re-occupancy. Alarm shut off after short while.
+May 2013 - smoke detector in electrical room activated by minor smoke from an exhaust fan shorting out. Building was evacuated, and Calgary Fire Department responded, and confirmed everything was OK.
+== Bonus Information ==
+The Olympic Oval formerly used Simplex 2901-9834 (beige) mechanical horns as door alarms. They were original, but are NOT connected to the fire alarm system. These were uninstalled in 2020, for an unknown reason.
+[[Category:Facilities]]
+[[Category:Calgary]]
+[[Category:Arenas]]
+[[Category:Iconic buildings in Calgary]]