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| FACP: Edwards EST4 <br />FACP Location: Main Entrance <br>System Type: Addressable <br />System Line Voltage: 120VAC<br />NAC Voltage: 24VDC<br>System Coding: 20BPM (Alert) <br>Temporal (Alarm)  
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Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br>Date of last known Upgrade: May 2023<br />Year Opened: 1981
Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST<br>Date of last known Upgrade: May 2023<br />Year Opened: 1981
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The building is protected by an Edwards EST4 addressable fire alarm system. The panel is located to the left of the main entrance, across from the customer service desk. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. Alert signal coding is 20BPM, followed by temporal as the evacuation signal.  
The building is protected by an Edwards EST4 addressable fire alarm system. The panel is located to the left of the main entrance, across from the customer service desk. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. Alert signal coding is 20BPM, followed by temporal as the evacuation signal.  
====Notification Appliances====
====Notification Appliances====
Most notification appliances are Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong), mostly mounted behind metal grilles.
Most notification appliances are Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong), mostly mounted behind metal grilles. Most are mounted remotely.


These have Edwards "Genesis" G1R-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount, no marking, set to 15cd) next to them in the library, and are mounted remotely in other areas.  
The library Edwards "Genesis" G1R-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount, no marking, set to 15cd) next to or under the bells, mostly mounted sideways.  


There are a couple of newer (white label) Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong) installed as deficiency replacements.
There are a couple of newer (white label) Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong) installed as deficiency replacements.  


Some areas, such as the waterslide tower and by the office in the pool area, have Edwards 439D-6AWC vibrating bells (6" gong). These were installed in 2008.
Some areas, such as the waterslide tower and by the office in the pool area, have Edwards 439D-6AWC vibrating bells (6" gong).  
 
The notification appliances were installed in 2008.
===Initiating Devices===
===Initiating Devices===
====Pull Stations====
====Pull Stations====
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==Former System Specifications (2008-May 2023)==
==Former System Specifications (2008-May 2023)==
==== FACP ====
==== FACP ====
The building was protected by an EST Quickstart QS4 addressable fire alarm system. The panel was located next to the main entrance, across from the admissions desk. The system ran EST's Signature addressable protocol, and was configured for two-stage operation. Alert signal coding was 20BPM, followed by 120BPM for the evacuation signal.
The building was protected by an EST QuickStart QS4 addressable fire alarm system. The panel was located next to the main entrance, across from the admissions desk. The system ran EST's Signature addressable protocol, and was configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding was 20BPM, followed by 120BPM march time for the evacuation signal.
 
The alert signal would sound for five minutes on a timer, before switching to the alarm signal.  
==== Notification Appliances ====
==== Notification Appliances ====
Most notification appliances were Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong), mounted behind metal grilles.  
Most notification appliances were Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong), mounted behind metal grilles.  
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The library also had EST "Genesis" G1R-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount) mounted sideways next to the bells.  
The library also had EST "Genesis" G1R-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount) mounted sideways next to the bells.  


Some areas, such as the waterslide tower, had Edwards 439D-6AWC vibrating bells (6" gong), for extra coverage. All notification appliances are still in use on the current system.
Some areas, such as the waterslide tower, had Edwards 439D-6AWC vibrating bells (6" gong), for extra coverage.  
 
All notification appliances are still in use on the current system.
=== Initiating Devices ===
=== Initiating Devices ===
==== Pull Stations ====
==== Pull Stations ====
All pull stations were EST SIGA-270 addressable single-action pull stations. The system went into the evacuation signal if two devices were activated.
All pull stations were EST SIGA-270 addressable single-action pull stations, despite being two-stage.
==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
==== Automatic Detection Devices ====
None noticed. The building was equipped with a sprinkler system.
None noticed. The building was equipped with a sprinkler system.

Revision as of 15:21, 15 March 2024

System Specifications
FACP: Edwards EST4
FACP Location: Main Entrance
System Type: Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 24VDC
System Coding: 20BPM (Alert)
Temporal (Alarm)

Strobes Synchronized: Yes, EST
Date of last known Upgrade: May 2023
Year Opened: 1981

Village Square Leisure Centre (also known as Pepsi Thunder) is an indoor leisure centre located at 2623 56 Street Northeast, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Calgary. The facility has a large waterpark with a "Thunder Run" waterslide, a wave pool, dive tank, and splash area. The facility also has a fitness centre, several gymnasiums, two NHL-sized arenas, and a Calgary Public Library branch. The building opened in 1981, and was renovated in 2008. The fire alarm system was upgraded after the renovation, and again in May of 2023.

System Specifications (May 2023-present)

FACP

The building is protected by an Edwards EST4 addressable fire alarm system. The panel is located to the left of the main entrance, across from the customer service desk. The system runs Edwards' Signature addressable protocol, and is configured for two-stage operation. Alert signal coding is 20BPM, followed by temporal as the evacuation signal.

Notification Appliances

Most notification appliances are Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong), mostly mounted behind metal grilles. Most are mounted remotely.

The library Edwards "Genesis" G1R-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount, no marking, set to 15cd) next to or under the bells, mostly mounted sideways.

There are a couple of newer (white label) Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong) installed as deficiency replacements.

Some areas, such as the waterslide tower and by the office in the pool area, have Edwards 439D-6AWC vibrating bells (6" gong).

The notification appliances were installed in 2008.

Initiating Devices

Pull Stations

All pull stations are Edwards SIGA-270P addressable two-stage single-action pull stations. Most stations are mounted under STI "Stopper II" covers.

Automatic Detection Devices

None noticed. The building is equipped with a sprinkler system.

Modules

There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches. These are likely from 2008, as they are compatible with the EST4.

Former System Specifications
FACP: EST QuickStart QS4
FACP Location: Main Entrance
System Type: Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 24VFWR
System Coding: 20BPM (Alert)
March Time (Alarm)
Year Installed: 2009
Year Decommissioned: 2023

Former System Specifications (2008-May 2023)

FACP

The building was protected by an EST QuickStart QS4 addressable fire alarm system. The panel was located next to the main entrance, across from the admissions desk. The system ran EST's Signature addressable protocol, and was configured for two-stage operation. The alert signal coding was 20BPM, followed by 120BPM march time for the evacuation signal.

The alert signal would sound for five minutes on a timer, before switching to the alarm signal.

Notification Appliances

Most notification appliances were Edwards 439D-10AWC vibrating bells (10" gong), mounted behind metal grilles.

The library also had EST "Genesis" G1R-VM remote strobes (red, wall-mount) mounted sideways next to the bells.

Some areas, such as the waterslide tower, had Edwards 439D-6AWC vibrating bells (6" gong), for extra coverage.

All notification appliances are still in use on the current system.

Initiating Devices

Pull Stations

All pull stations were EST SIGA-270 addressable single-action pull stations, despite being two-stage.

Automatic Detection Devices

None noticed. The building was equipped with a sprinkler system.

Modules

There were EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system's tamper and flow switches. These are still in use on the current system.