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| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br /> FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node) <br />System Type: Addressable <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible) <br> 24VDC (Visual) <br /> System Coding: Unknown <br> Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Self-Sync <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2023<br />Year Opened: 1970
| FACP: Edwards EST3 <br /> FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node) <br />System Type: Addressable <br /> System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible) <br> 24VDC (Visual) <br /> System Coding: Unknown <br> Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Self-Sync <br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2023<br />Year Opened: 1970
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'''Southgate Centre''' is a shopping mall located at 5015 111 Street Northwest, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The mall opened in 1970, and the fire alarm system was upgraded in 2009.  
'''Southgate Centre''' is a shopping mall located at 5015 111 Street Northwest, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It has an area of about 90,000 square metres, and has 165 outlets. It is owned by Ivanhoe Cambridge. The mall opened in 1970, was extensively renovated from 1998-1999, had a major expansion in 2008-2009, and again in 2023. The fire alarm system was upgraded during each renovation and expansion, with new parts installed as new tenants open.
==System Specifications (2009-present)==
 
Though some stores are on the same system, Hudson's Bay and Safeway have their own separate fire alarm systems.  
==System Specifications (1998-present)==
====FACP====
====FACP====
The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The main panel is located in the security office, with a node in the TD Bank vestibule. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The system is configured for two-stage operation, however the messages and/or tones are unknown at this time.  
The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network; the main panel is located in the security office, with a node in the TD Bank vestibule. The panels have LCDXL1 displays. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The system is configured for two-stage operation, however the messages and/or tones are unknown at this time.
 
This EST3 was installed in 2009, replacing a variant installed in 1998. The expansion has a new panel, connected as a network.  
=====Annunciators=====
=====Annunciators=====
There is an Edwards EST3-6ANN annunciator in the north entrance vestibule.
There is an Edwards EST3-6ANN annunciator in the north entrance vestibule, equipped with the LCDXL1 display and a 3-REMICA microphone.
====Notification Appliances====
====Notification Appliances====
Most notification appliances are a mix of Edwards "Integrity" 965-5A-8RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 8" round, 70V, 15cd) and Edwards 965-1A-8RW remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, 70V, 8" round).
===== Main Mall Corridors (Common Areas) =====
Most notification appliances in the original portion, and all notification appliances in the 2009 expansion are Edwards "Integrity" 965-5A-8RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 8" round, 70V, 15cd).
 
The original portion also has Edwards 965-1A-8RW remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, 70V, 8" round) for additional coverage.
 
There is an EST "Integrity" 757-5A-SS70W speaker/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15cd) at the bottom of the stairwell to Dollarama.
 
The original portion's notification appliances were installed circa 1998-99, and the expansion notification appliances are original.
 
Some renovated areas, such as the North East Washrooms have Edwards “Genesis LED” GCSVWN speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 70V/15cd).
===== UNIQLO (2023) =====
There is a mix of Edwards "Genesis LED" GCSVWF speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking, set to 15cd) and Edwards GCSWF speakers (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking).
===== Tenants (2009 & North) =====
The tenants in the 2009 expansion and North wing have Edwards "Genesis" GC-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, no marking, set to 15cd).  


Some areas have Edwards “Genesis” GCSVWN speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 70V/15cd).
Some have Edwards GC-S7 speakers (white, ceiling-mount, no marking) for additional coverage.  


UNIQLO (2023) has Edwards GCSVWF speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking, set to 15cd) and Edwards GCSWF speakers (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking).  
Most tenants in the original part have no notification appliances.
===== 2022 Expansion =====
Most notification appliances are Edwards GCSVWN speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, no marking, set to 15cd).


For outdoor notification, there are Wheelock ET-1010W weatherproof remote speakers (white, wall-mount) in some areas.  
H&M has Edwards "Genesis" GCF-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking, set to 30cd).
===== Exterior =====
There are Wheelock ET-1010W weatherproof remote speakers (white, wall-mount) in some areas.  


Most tenants do not have notification appliances.  
There are also Edwards "Adaptabel" 343D vibrating bells (10" gong, 12VDC) by the loading dock, these are original and are disconnected.  
===Initiating Devices===
===Initiating Devices===
====Pull Stations====
====Pull Stations====
Most pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations.
All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage pull stations. These were installed in 1999 in the original portion, GE in the 2009 expansion. Deficiency replacements of all variants can be found.


Some areas have Edwards 270-GAO conventional two-stage single-action pull stations, likely wired to SIGA-CT2 dual input modules.  
The 2022 expansion has Edwards SIGA-270P addressable two-stage pull stations.  
====Automatic Detection Devices====
====Automatic Detection Devices====
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors in some areas, mounted on EST SIGA-SB bases.
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the 2009 expansion.
 
The 2022 expansion has Edwards SIGA-OSD addressable optical photoelectric smoke detectors.


All detectors are mounted on SIGA-SB bases.
==== Modules ====
==== Modules ====
There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
==== EOLs ====
There are Edwards EOL-P1 end-of-line resistor plates on all sprinkler and signal circuits.
[[Category:Edmonton]]
[[Category:Shopping Malls]]

Latest revision as of 00:28, 13 October 2024

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST3
FACP Location: Security Office (Main Node)
System Type: Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible)
24VDC (Visual)
System Coding: Unknown
Strobes Synchronized: Yes, Self-Sync
Date of last known Upgrade: 2023
Year Opened: 1970

Southgate Centre is a shopping mall located at 5015 111 Street Northwest, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It has an area of about 90,000 square metres, and has 165 outlets. It is owned by Ivanhoe Cambridge. The mall opened in 1970, was extensively renovated from 1998-1999, had a major expansion in 2008-2009, and again in 2023. The fire alarm system was upgraded during each renovation and expansion, with new parts installed as new tenants open.

Though some stores are on the same system, Hudson's Bay and Safeway have their own separate fire alarm systems.

System Specifications (1998-present)[edit | edit source]

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The system is a network; the main panel is located in the security office, with a node in the TD Bank vestibule. The panels have LCDXL1 displays. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The system is configured for two-stage operation, however the messages and/or tones are unknown at this time.

This EST3 was installed in 2009, replacing a variant installed in 1998. The expansion has a new panel, connected as a network.

Annunciators[edit | edit source]

There is an Edwards EST3-6ANN annunciator in the north entrance vestibule, equipped with the LCDXL1 display and a 3-REMICA microphone.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

Main Mall Corridors (Common Areas)[edit | edit source]

Most notification appliances in the original portion, and all notification appliances in the 2009 expansion are Edwards "Integrity" 965-5A-8RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 8" round, 70V, 15cd).

The original portion also has Edwards 965-1A-8RW remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, 70V, 8" round) for additional coverage.

There is an EST "Integrity" 757-5A-SS70W speaker/strobe (white, wall-mount, 15cd) at the bottom of the stairwell to Dollarama.

The original portion's notification appliances were installed circa 1998-99, and the expansion notification appliances are original.

Some renovated areas, such as the North East Washrooms have Edwards “Genesis LED” GCSVWN speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 70V/15cd).

UNIQLO (2023)[edit | edit source]

There is a mix of Edwards "Genesis LED" GCSVWF speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking, set to 15cd) and Edwards GCSWF speakers (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking).

Tenants (2009 & North)[edit | edit source]

The tenants in the 2009 expansion and North wing have Edwards "Genesis" GC-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, no marking, set to 15cd).

Some have Edwards GC-S7 speakers (white, ceiling-mount, no marking) for additional coverage.

Most tenants in the original part have no notification appliances.

2022 Expansion[edit | edit source]

Most notification appliances are Edwards GCSVWN speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, no marking, set to 15cd).

H&M has Edwards "Genesis" GCF-S7VM speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, FIRE marking, set to 30cd).

Exterior[edit | edit source]

There are Wheelock ET-1010W weatherproof remote speakers (white, wall-mount) in some areas.

There are also Edwards "Adaptabel" 343D vibrating bells (10" gong, 12VDC) by the loading dock, these are original and are disconnected.

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage pull stations. These were installed in 1999 in the original portion, GE in the 2009 expansion. Deficiency replacements of all variants can be found.

The 2022 expansion has Edwards SIGA-270P addressable two-stage pull stations.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the 2009 expansion.

The 2022 expansion has Edwards SIGA-OSD addressable optical photoelectric smoke detectors.

All detectors are mounted on SIGA-SB bases.

Modules[edit | edit source]

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

EOLs[edit | edit source]

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