VHA PROGRAM GUIDE PG-18-3
April 2001
(4) Install a minimum of one "back-up" air conditioning unit in the computer room. All units should
be of equal capacity.
(5) Use the space beneath the computer room access floor as a supply air plenum and for computer
equipment cabling where appropriate for equipment installed.
(6) Provide a water detection system on the floor of the air plenum.
f. Fire Protection, Detection and Suppression: Provide an automatic wet-pipe sprinkler system for
the entire space. Provide smoke detection on the ceiling.
2. VETERANS HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTURE (VISTA) EQUIPMENT
a. A duplex outlet is required to accommodate each VISTA workstation (one outlet for the
computer and one for the monitor). If a printer is involved, a third outlet is also required.
b. The VAMC will provide surge and transient suppression equipment for PC's, CRT's, Printers and
other decentralized equipment at the equipment location.
NOTE: Additional electrical and mechanical design guidelines are available from Electrical,
HVAC, and Fire Protection Design Manuals. Telephone, ADP/data, and communications
criteria and information are available from the Chief Information Office (19).
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