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Strobes Synchronized: Yes<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2017 <br />Year Opened: 1972, 1981 | Strobes Synchronized: Yes<br />Date of last known Upgrade: 2017 <br />Year Opened: 1972, 1981 | ||
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'''Bow Valley Square''' is an office building complex with four towers located at 205 5 Ave SW in Downtown Calgary. The first tower was completed in 1972, followed by three more in 1975, 1979 and 1981.There is also a 2 story shopping mall in the building. The fire alarm system was mostly upgraded in | '''Bow Valley Square''' is an office building complex with four towers located at 205 5 Ave SW in Downtown Calgary. The first tower was completed in 1972, followed by three more in 1975, 1979 and 1981. There is also a 2 story shopping mall in the building. The fire alarm system was mostly upgraded in 2011. | ||
The second floor has three +15 skywalk additions, Fifth Avenue Place to the North, Suncor Energy Center to the east, and Brookfield Place to the south. | The second floor has three +15 skywalk additions, Fifth Avenue Place to the North, Suncor Energy Center to the east, and Brookfield Place to the south. | ||
== System Specifications == | == System Specifications (2011-present) == | ||
==== FACP ==== | ==== FACP ==== | ||
The complex is protected by a networked Notifier NFS2-3030C addressable fire alarm system. There are many panels, including NFS2-640C and NFS-320C subpanels, on a NOTI-FIRE-NET network; these locations are unknown. The system runs Notifier's FlashScan addressable protocol, and is equipped with the Digital Voice Command voice evacuation system. The system is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM beep with a custom message (30 seconds of beeps, two messages, repeat), followed by the evacuation signal; a temporal bell tone, and a custom message (7 rounds of temporal, two messages, repeat). | The complex is protected by a networked Notifier NFS2-3030C addressable fire alarm system. There are many panels, including NFS2-640C and NFS-320C subpanels, on a NOTI-FIRE-NET network; these locations are unknown. The system runs Notifier's FlashScan addressable protocol, and is equipped with the Digital Voice Command voice evacuation system. The system is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM beep with a custom message (30 seconds of beeps, two messages, repeat), followed by the evacuation signal; a temporal bell tone, and a custom message (7 rounds of temporal, two messages, repeat). | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 21 April 2024
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| FACP: Notifier NFS2-3030C w/DVC
FACP Location: Not Visible System Coding: 20BPM beep + custom message (Alert) Temporal bell tone + message (Alarm) Strobes Synchronized: Yes |
Bow Valley Square is an office building complex with four towers located at 205 5 Ave SW in Downtown Calgary. The first tower was completed in 1972, followed by three more in 1975, 1979 and 1981. There is also a 2 story shopping mall in the building. The fire alarm system was mostly upgraded in 2011.
The second floor has three +15 skywalk additions, Fifth Avenue Place to the North, Suncor Energy Center to the east, and Brookfield Place to the south.
System Specifications (2011-present)
FACP
The complex is protected by a networked Notifier NFS2-3030C addressable fire alarm system. There are many panels, including NFS2-640C and NFS-320C subpanels, on a NOTI-FIRE-NET network; these locations are unknown. The system runs Notifier's FlashScan addressable protocol, and is equipped with the Digital Voice Command voice evacuation system. The system is configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal is a 20BPM beep with a custom message (30 seconds of beeps, two messages, repeat), followed by the evacuation signal; a temporal bell tone, and a custom message (7 rounds of temporal, two messages, repeat).
This system replaced a Notifier AFP1010 network.
Annunciators
There is a Notifier CPU2-3030D LCD annunciator with a TELH-1 firefighter’s phone in a custom cabinet by the lobby.
Booster Panels
There are Notifier AA-100 100-watt analog amplifiers on the system.
Notification Appliances
Complex
Most of the notification appliances are from System Sensor's "SpectrAlert Advance" line of products, unless otherwise noted.
Most of the notification appliances are System Sensor SPSCWA speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 15 and 15/75cd) and System Sensor SPCWA speakers (white, ceiling-mount), usually in the pattern of speaker/strobe, speaker, speaker/strobe, speaker. The strobes are either set to 15 or 75cd, depending on location. Most are ceiling-mounted, however the mall hallways are wall-mounted. Some SPCWA speakers can be found for additional sound coverage.
In the 4th tower on the 32nd floor, the elevator area has an aforementioned speaker with a System Sensor SCWA remote strobe (white, ceiling-mount) next to it.
There are also some System Sensor "SpectrAlert" SP2C2475A speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) scattered on the main level, leftover from the previous system.
The former Tim Hortons' space had a System Sensor SP2C2430 speaker/strobe (white, ceiling-mount, 30cd).
Parkade
Most notification appliances are System Sensor "SpectrAlert Advance" SPSRA speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, set to 15cd).
On some pillars, there are System Sensor "SpectrAlert" SP200WA speakers (white, ceiling-mount) on the ceiling next to the pillar, and a System Sensor SC2475WA remote strobe (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) on the pillar, left over from the AFP1010 system.
Throughout the parkade on the ceiling, there are System Sensor SC2475WA strobes left over from the previous system, next to a speaker in the list below left over from previous systems in order from most common to least:
- System Sensor SP200WA (white, ceiling-mount)
- Atlas-Soundolier SVT-72UC weatherproof speakers (red, 25V, cone driver)
- Wheelock ET-1010-R vandal resistant speakers (red, wall-mount)
- System Sensor "SpectrAlert" SP201R speakers (red, wall-mount)
There is also one Atlas-Soundolier VTF-152UCR speaker (red, flush-mount, re-entrant, 25V) on a wall at the parkade entrance, likely original.
The parkade elevator areas mostly have System Sensor SPSCWA (white, ceiling-mount) speaker/strobes, however there are a few with leftover System Sensor SP2C2475A (white, ceiling-mount, 75cd) speaker/strobes. One SPSCWA was installed as a deficiency replacement in 2017.
Initiating Devices
Pull Stations
Most of the pull stations are Notifier N-MPS-2A addressable two-stage pull stations.
There are a few Notifier MPS-950KB two-stage pull stations left over. These pull stations are wired to FMM-101A modules, located directly behind them.
Automatic Detection Devices
All of the smoke detectors are Notifier FSP-851A addressable photoelectric smoke detectors, mounted on System Sensor B210LPA bases. There is also a sprinkler system with waterflow detection.
Modules
There are Notifier FMM-1A addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches.
Voice-Evac Message Script
Alert Signal/First Stage
Attention! May I have your attention please! An alarm condition currently exists elsewhere in the complex. It is being investigated. You will be informed of any changes.
General Alarm/Evacuation Signal
Attention! May I have your attention please! A fire condition exists! Please proceed to the nearest safe exit stairwell and commence emergency evacuation procedures. Do not use elevators. [[] [[]