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| FACP: Edwards EST3 FACP Location: Unknown System Type: Addressable System Line Voltage: 120VAC NAC Voltage: 70VRMS (audible) 24VDC (visual) System Coding: Whoop + Built-In Message Strobes Synchronized: No Date of last known Upgrade: 2007 Year Opened: 1971 |
Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago is a 4-star luxury hotel located at 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosement, Illinois. It is part of the Regency chain, targeting business travelers, conventions, and is known for the very high atriums. This hotel was built in 1971, renovated in 2007 and extensively renovated in 2007. The fire alarm system was installed following the renovation, while most notification appliances were installed around 2002.
System Specifications (2007-present)
FACP
The building is protected by an Edwards EST3 addressable fire alarm system. The panel location is unknown. The system runs EST’s Signature addressable protocol, and is equipped with voice-evacuation. The alarm pattern is a slow whoop followed by a built-in message.
Notification Appliances
Common Areas
Most notification appliances are Wheelock E70-241575W speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd). These are in most areas, and were installed in 2002. These are mostly mounted on the walls, and ceiling-mounted in the hallways.
The renovated areas have EST “Genesis” G4RF-S7VM speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, FIRE marking, set to 15/75cd).
Other renovated areas have EST GCRF-S7VM speaker/strobes (red, ceiling-mount, FIRE lettering, set to 75cd).
The weight room has an EST G1RF-VM remote strobe (red, wall-mount, FIRE marking, set to 15/75cd).
The stairwells have Wheelock E70-R speakers (red, wall-mount).
Ballrooms and Convention Spaces
Most ballrooms, including the Grand Ballroom, Bajaras, and Heathrow spaces have Wheelock E70-241575W speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).
The International Ballroom has EST G4RF-S7VM speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, FIRE marking, set to 15/75cd).
The Rosemont Ballroom has Wheelock E70-R speakers (red, wall-mount) next to Wheelock RSS-241575 remote strobes (red, wall-mount, 15/75cd).
Guest Rooms
Each guest room has a Wheelock E90-W speaker (white, ceiling-mount). These are mostly wall-mounted, but can be ceiling mounted.
Some guest rooms have Wheelock RSS-24110W strobes (red, wall-mount, 110cd) next to the aforementioned speakers.
Initiating Devices
Pull Stations
All pull stations are EST SIGA-278 addressable dual-action pull stations.
Automatic Detection Devices
There are EST SIGA-PS addressable photoelectric smoke detectors, mounted on SIGA-SB bases.
Modules
There are EST SIGA-CT1 addressable monitor modules supervising the sprinkler system’s tamper and flow switches.
Voice Evacuation Message Script
“There has been an emergency reported in the building. Leave the building immediately using marked stairways and exits. Do not use elevators.”