Variance letter for Edmonds Harbor Best Western.pdf
November 29, 2016
Kevin Zweber
Deputy Chief Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Services
Shohomish County Fire District 1
Dear Kevin,
Harbor Inn Best Western, 130 W. Dayton St., Edmonds, WA has contracted us to replace the fire alarm
panel and related devices in the newest section (building 3) of their hotel. The new system components
will consist of a Silent Knight addressable 5820XL fire alarm panel, addressable smoke and heat detectors
and pull stations. The existing mini horns and horn strobes will also be replaced. The owner also
The hotel owner is requesting a variance so that we can complete this job in 2 phases.
The 1 st phase will consist of replacing the FACP and all the addressable and notification devices in the
building 3, which is the newest building. The 1 st phase will start this year, as soon as the permits are
issued.
The 2 nd phase will consist of installing new mini horns in all the units and installing horn strobes in the
hallways in buildings 1 and 2 and replacing the conventional initiating devices with addressable devices.
The 2 nd phase will start in approximately in 18 months in conjunction with an electrical upgrade scheduled
for those 2 buildings.
Warm regards,
George Washburn
Alarm Service Division Superintendent
AAA Fire Protection, Inc.
206-284-1721
AAA Fire Protection Inc.
3013 3 Ave. N Seattle, WA 98109
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