Technical Requirements -
Telephone/Data Spaces & Cable Pathways
B. Closets shall not have a suspended ceiling. The ceiling will be a minimum of
nine (9) feet from the floor.
C. Entrance must have a minimum unobstructed area of 48 inches in from the
door.
D. Cabinets shall not be used in lieu of closets in new construction. T/D closets
may be placed adjacent to but shall not be combined with electrical closets in
new construction.
E. For existing facilities, telephone and electrical equipment closets may be
collocated, provided spacing as defined earlier in this document is
maintained for the equipment and installation is in accordance with the NEC.
If possible locate telephone and electrical equipment on opposite walls.
F. Lockable, fan ventilated rack cabinets may be used in lieu of T/D closets for
data Intermediate Distribution Facilities (IDF's) including hubs if telephone
closet space is unavailable in existing facilities. Consult with Hines
Engineering if necessary.
G. The minimum acceptable closet dimensions are as follows. These
dimensions are based on areas served equal to or less than 10,000 sq.ft.
Serving Area (sq. ft.)
Closet Size (ft.)
10,000
10 x 11
8,000
10 x 9
5,000
10 x 7 (Min w/ Telco & data)
3,000
8 x 4 (Telco only - no data service)
be of light color to enhance room lighting.
2. Telephone Equipment Room
The Telephone Equipment Room, which houses the telephone Electronic
Automated Private Branch Exchange (EAPBX), its associated equipment, and
the demarcation from the telephone company trunks, shall be collocated with or
located within 1000 cable feet of the console/operator room. The Telephone
Equipment Room should be located adjacent to the computer room in existing
facilities, if possible. In new construction, the Telephone Equipment Room shall
be located adjacent to the Computer Room.
A. VBA's Telecommunications Staff (20S4), in conjunction with the Hines BDC
Engineering staff, will review and approve the location, design, and of the
Telephone Equipment Room during review of the design drawings using the
following minimum room size:
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