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| FACP: Simplex 4100ES <br />System Type: Hybrid <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 25VRMS (audible) <br> 24VDC (visual) <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2021 <br />Year Opened: 1987
| 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 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 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 fire panel and the strobes installed later. The system is very similar to [[University of Calgary Kinesiology B|Kinesiology B]].
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==
==System Specifications==
====FACP====
====FACP====
The facility is protected by a Simplex 4100ES addressable fire alarm control panel. It was installed in 2021 and replaced a Simplex 4100U from the 2000s, which in turn likely replaced the original Simplex 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====
====Notification Appliances====
The main notification appliances are the original Simplex "LifeAlarm" 2902-9734 flush-mount speakers. The second level in the arena has Wheelock RSS-24MCW (red, wall) remote strobes for visual coverage as well as the Simplex speakers, installed when the 4100U was installed.
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===
===Initiating Devices===
====Pull Stations====
====Pull Stations====
The pull stations seen so far are all bilingual (English/French) Simplex 4251-20 single-action, T-bar pull stations, which are original.
All pull stations are Simplex 2099-9921 conventional single-action pull stations with bilingual lettering.
====Automatic Detection Devices====
====Automatic Detection Devices====
None noticed.
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 ==
== 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.
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.
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 ==
== 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.
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]]

Latest revision as of 18:34, 9 October 2024

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.