Technical Requirements -
Computer Room
Applicable Standards
The following standards and codes, as applicable, shall be adhered to by the
design team and installation contractors:
1. National Fire Codes NFPA latest revision, applicable sections including but
,
:
not limited to the following:
A. National Electrical Code - NFPA 70
B. Electronic Computer / Data Processing Equipment - NFPA 75
C. National Fire Alarm Code - NFPA 72
D. Life Safety Code - NFPA 101
2. The BOCA National Building Codes
3. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS PUB 94)guideline on
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electrical power for ADP installations.
4. VA Master Construction Specificatns (must be made project specific and
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adhere to these guidelines)
5. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Uniform Federal Accessibility
Standards (UFAS)
6. VBA/IRM Directive No. 5.0.01, "Information Security Program , M 0-4,
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Part II.
7. VA HVAC Design Guide
Partitions
Partitions shall be in accordance with NFPA 75 and the above codes. Walls shall
be painted or otherwise covered to provide a vapor barrier in order to maintain
stable humidity level within the room.
Doors
The computer room shall have a minimum of two (2) doors, 48 inches wide, on
opposite ends of the room that are of the out-swing variety. At least the ramp door
must exit directly into a corridor. A third door may be provided to allow direct
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