Suncor Energy Centre

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST3 FACP Location: Main Floor CACF Room System Type: Addressable System Line Voltage: 120VAC NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible) 24VDC (Visual) System Coding: 20BPM (First Stage) 120BPM (GA) Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST Date of last known Upgrade: 2000s Year Opened: 1984

Suncor Energy Centre is a large office complex located at 111 5 Avenue Southwest, in Downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The complex was formerly known as Petro-Canada Centre. The complex opened in 1984, and the fire alarm system was fully upgraded in the early 2000s.

System Specifications (2000s-present)

FACP

The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The system is networked with many panels; the main nodes are located in the CACF room on the main floor. The system runs Edwards’ Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice evacuation. The system is configured for two-stage operation. The first stage signal is a 20BPM tone, followed by 120BPM in general alarm, with a voice message. Please see below for the message script.

Annunciators

There is an Edwards EST3-LCDANN annunciator in the parkade elevator lobby.

Notification Appliances

All notification appliances are Edwards 965-3A-8RW speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, 70V, 30cd).

Initiating Devices

Pull Stations

All pull stations are EST SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations.

Automatic Detection Devices

There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the building, mounted on EST SIGA-SB bases. The building is also equipped with a wet sprinkler system.

Modules

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

Message Script

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 the elevators!