Technical Requirements -
Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical
4. Telephone Equipment Rooms and Telephone/Data Closets.
5. Steam condensate return pumps.
6. Computer room and main telephone switch room A/C systems including
associated chilled water/glycol systems, cooling towers/dry coolers, pumps, etc.
water piping requiring freeze protection.
8. Security systems, fire, smoke, and water detection systems and critical building
control equipment.
9. UPS backup power.
Lighting
Lighting shall be designed and installed in accordance with latest Illuminating
Engineering Society (IES) requirements. Lights should be 2 ft x 4 ft troffers, 18 cell
with 1 (1) lamp ballast and 1 (2) lamp ballast. Two-level switching can be utilized for
energy savings and space light level flexibility. Provide emergency lighting as
required by Life Safety Code.
Area Description
Lighting Levels (ft candles)
Telephone Equipment Room
50
Telephone Console Room
30
Computer Room
70
Work areas
50
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Rooms
30
All other areas
20
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