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University of Calgary Science Theatres

From FireAlarmPedia
System Specifications
FACP: Simplex 4100ES
FACP Location: Unknown
System Type: Two-Stage Addressable
System Line Voltage: 120VAC
NAC Voltage: 70.7VRMS (Audible)
24VDC (Visual)
System Coding: Unknown
Strobes Synchronized: Partially
Date of last known Upgrade: 2016
Year Opened: 1970

The University of Calgary is a public research university in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This page will cover the Science Theatres building, located at 618 Campus Place Northwest. The building opened in 1970, and the fire alarm system was upgraded in 2016.

System Specifications (2016-present)[edit | edit source]

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building is protected by a Simplex 4100ES addressable fire alarm system. The panel location is unknown. The system runs Simplex’s IDNet 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.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

Most notification appliances are Simplex “TrueAlert” 4906-9157 speaker/strobes (white, ceiling-mount, set to 15cd/70V).

Areas with high ceilings have Simplex 4906-9151 speaker/strobes (red, wall-mount, set to 15cd/70V).

Some areas have Simplex 4902-9716CA remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, set to 70V) for additional sound coverage.

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations are Simplex 4099-9004CA addressable two-stage single-action pull stations.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

None noticed.

EOLs[edit | edit source]

There are Simplex 2081-9040C end-of-line resistor plates on all signal circuits.

System Specifications (1980s-2016)[edit | edit source]

Please note that this is unconfirmed, and is speculated based on the systems in other buildings on campus.

FACP[edit | edit source]

The building was protected by a Simplex 2120 conventional fire alarm system. The panel location was unknown. The system was equipped with voice evacuation.

Notification Appliances[edit | edit source]

All notification appliances were Simplex “LifeAlarm” 2902-9734 remote speakers (white, ceiling-mount, 25V).

Initiating Devices[edit | edit source]

Pull Stations[edit | edit source]

All pull stations were Simplex 2099-9201 conventional single-action pull stations.

Automatic Detection Devices[edit | edit source]

Not known