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The '''Calgary Tower''' is a lookout tower and tourist attraction located at 101 9 Avenue SW, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The tower is known for its breathtaking views, glass floor, and revolving restaurant. The tower was constructed in 1968, and was the tallest building in Western Canada at the time, standing at 191 meters tall. The fire alarm system was fully upgraded in 2008.
The ‘’’Calgary Tower’’’ is a lookout tower and tourist attraction in Downtown Calgary, Alberta. It is known for its view of the city, and its revolving restaurant. The tower is 191 meters tall, and was the tallest building in Western Canada when it opened in 1968. The fire alarm system is not original; it was installed in the 2000s.
==System Specifications (2008-present)==
 
Please note that some system details are unknown at this time. This page should not be used for official purposes.
==System Specifications==
====FACP====
====FACP====
The tower is protected by an EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The panel location is unknown, but the model has been confirmed by the size of the building, and the initiating devices on the system. The system runs EST’s Signature-series addressable protocol, and is voice evac and two-stage. The coding is unknown, but the system does play a message for one or both stages.
The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 networked addressable fire alarm system. There are likely between 5 and 10 nodes on this system; the locations of these are unknown. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The system is configured for two-stage operation. The alert tone is likely 20BPM, and the alarm tone is likely temporal. The system plays messages for each stage according to the tower's website (see sources below).
 
====Notification Appliances====
====Notification Appliances====
All notification appliances are from EST’s “Genesis” line of products.  Most areas have EST G4-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 70V).  The restrooms and possibly other areas have EST G1-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount), set to 15 candela.
Most areas have Edwards "Genesis" G4-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 70V, set to 15cd).  


The restrooms and possibly other areas have Edwards G1-VM remote strobes (white, wall-mount, no lettering, set to 15cd).
===Initiating Devices===
===Initiating Devices===
====Pull Stations====
====Pull Stations====
All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable single-action two-stage pull stations.
All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations.
====Automatic Detection Devices====
There are Edwards SIGA-OSD addressable optical smoke detectors in some areas, mounted on EST SIGA-SB bases.
==== Modules ====
There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.


====Automatic Detection Devices====
There are EST SIGA-CR addressable relay modules serving various purposes.
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the tower.
 
There are EST SIGA-IM addressable isolator modules on all SLCs.
==== EOLs ====
There are Edwards EOL-P1 end of line resistor plates on all sprinkler and signal circuits.
====Sources====
https://www.calgarytower.com/policies
[[Category:Calgary]]
[[Category:Tourist Attractions]]
[[Category:Iconic buildings in Calgary]]

Latest revision as of 19:22, 15 September 2024

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST3
FACP Location: Various
System Type: Two-Stage Networked Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible)
24VDC (Visual)
System Coding: 20BPM (Alert)
Temporal (Alarm)
Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Genesis
Date of last known Upgrade: 2008
Year Opened: 1968

The Calgary Tower is a lookout tower and tourist attraction located at 101 9 Avenue SW, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The tower is known for its breathtaking views, glass floor, and revolving restaurant. The tower was constructed in 1968, and was the tallest building in Western Canada at the time, standing at 191 meters tall. The fire alarm system was fully upgraded in 2008.

System Specifications (2008-present)[edit | edit source]

Please note that some system details are unknown at this time. This page should not be used for official purposes.

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 networked addressable fire alarm system. There are likely between 5 and 10 nodes on this system; the locations of these are unknown. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The system is configured for two-stage operation. The alert tone is likely 20BPM, and the alarm tone is likely temporal. The system plays messages for each stage according to the tower's website (see sources below).

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

Most areas have Edwards "Genesis" G4-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, wall-mount, 70V, set to 15cd).

The restrooms and possibly other areas have Edwards G1-VM remote strobes (white, wall-mount, no lettering, set to 15cd).

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 Edwards SIGA-OSD addressable optical smoke detectors in some areas, mounted on EST SIGA-SB bases.

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 relay modules serving various purposes.

There are EST SIGA-IM addressable isolator modules on all SLCs.

EOLs[edit | edit source]

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

https://www.calgarytower.com/policies